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Provincial election campaign begins

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Tuesday marked the first day of campaigning for the May 14 provincial election, and two hopefuls were busy in their campaign offices, getting an early start to the day.

For one candidate, she’s seeking her sixth term, while for the other, this is a bit of uncharted territory.

Incumbent Richmond East candidate Linda Reid won’t ever forget the company she kept while a candidate during her first campaign back in 1989.

It was at the dedication ceremony of the statue of the godess of democracy at the University of B.C., in memory of the fallen protestors at Tianamen Square in China, and the elementary school teacher was seated between Senator Pat Carney and long-time politician Grace McCarthy.

It was some five-and-a-half hours of speeches, and Carney and McCarthy took that time

to mentor Reid on the ways of free enterprise, giving back to the community, and the commitment and determination needed for a life in politics.

“It was a glorious conversation. They taught me much that day,” she said, recalling how McCarthy’s husband purchased the three of them sunglasses for that sunny day.

Then in 1991, when Reid was elected, McCarthy and Carney took the time to call and congratulate her.

It’s been 22 years since she was first elected, and much has changed in Richmond in that time.

Gone are the days of daytime door-knocking, with fewer families at home during the days now.

“This is a community that is a professional community at work,” she said, noting most door-to-door efforts are now conducted in the early evenings or on weekends.”

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Richmond will have have at least one new MLA From Page 1 B.C. election And while there’s been a lot of development in the riding, the issues that make candidates a difference to families are similar: traffic Richmond East congestion and preserving farmland.

•Ping Chan (Green) “Time is precious. People want to •Nathaniel Lim (Conservative) spend more time connecting with their children,” rather than waiting in traffic •Linda Reid (Liberal)* lineups, she said.

•Gian Sihota (NDP) To deal with that, improvements have been made to the roadways, including Richmond-Steveston the Nelson Road interchange.

•Carol Day (Conservative) “That was an enormously important •Jerome Dickey (Green) safety issue,” she said.

•Scott Stewart (NDP) The opening of the interchange has •John Yap (Liberal)* made a positive impact on farmers who •Michael Donovan (Unparty) use Westminster Highway, diverting truck traffic directly to the highway system.

“There were farmers on Westminster Richmond Centre Highway who couldn’t get out of their •Frank Yunrong Huang (NDP) own driveways,” she said, adding that •Gary Law (Independent) the multi-million dollar interchange gave •Teresa Wat (Liberal) Westminster Highway back to farmers •Michael Wolfe (Green) and families.

•Chanel Donovan (Unparty) Campaigning has become anything but *Incumbent old hat for Reid.

“I’m feeling exhilarated. I love campaigning, the exchange of tion training are giving little ideas at the doorstep, meeting hope to needy Richmond fampeople for the first time.” ilies seeking to end the cycle Today, she considers herself to of poverty. be a better politician and person “These families have no than in 1989. hope that these children will She keeps in contact with her be able to rise ouf of the povcandidates in a myriad of ways, erty. It’s important that our whether through phone calls, Carol Day. children, that people, have in-person visits, e-mails or even access to training, so they can text messages. get better jobs.”

Constituents often just want informaWhile Richmond’s growth over the detion, and being effective and timely is key. cades has been “inspiring,” he said: “But at For NDP candidate and former New the same time, the things we love about Westminster Police collision reconstructhe area are threatened.” tionist Scott Stewart, who is seeking to Should he be elected, he hopes to work supplant John Yap in the Richmond-Stemore closely with community organizaveston riding, this is his first time in the tions and city government, to bring the driver’s seat of a campaign. needs and opinions of the community Stewart, who has a daughter in Grade to government.

6 at a local public school, previously Stewart said Yap doesn’t have a “clear worked on other election campaigns, view of the issues, and I don’t believe he including for Harold Steves back in 1972. appropriately represents...the issues to “Richmond-Steveston needs better Victoria.” representation,” said Stewart, a former He added: “I was raised by a single parsmall business owner and 29-year vetent who worked very hard to support me eran of law enforcement who served in as a child. I was fortunate that I was able the Canadian Forces reserve for 38 years. to get the post-secondary education to “I don’t believe their issues were properly get me into a good career. I have lived the brought forward to Ottawa.” experience that many of our Richmond Asked about the top issues in his riding, families are living now. I understand Stewart said there is a lot of poverty in there’s poverty in Richmond because I’ve Richmond, with one in five families beseen it firsthand and I’m willing to work low the poverty line, and the Agricultural tirelessly to do something about it.”

Land Reserve is constantly under threat.

Also running for the Liberals is Teresa He said schools are under-funded, and Wat in Richmond Centre. Incumbent cuts to post-secondary skills and educaMLA Rob Howard isn’t running again.

Other NDP candidates include Gian Sihota in Richmond East and Frank YunAll-candidates rong Huang in Richmond Centre.

The Liberals have represented all three meetings ridings since their creation in 1991. The •Monday, April 29 at Minoru NDP hasn’t had a Richmond MLA since Place Activity Centre, 7660 Harold Steves from 1972 to 1975.

Minoru Gate. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

But the Liberals and NDP aren’t the Presented by Richmond Centre only parties running. So far the Conservatives have former school trustee Carol on Disability Day running in Richmond-Steveston and •Wednesday, May 1 at Shiang Nathaniel Lim in Richmond East.

Garden Restaurant, 2200-4540 Day vowed to put “constituents No. 3 Rd. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Prebefore the party”: “I believe that sented by Canada Asia Pacific all MLAs should follow this simple Business Association guideline and represent all of their •Thursday, May 2, at Richmond constituents not just the people Secondary School, 7171 Minoru they have relationships with. I will Blvd. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. presented be open, honest and transparent as by the Richmond Teachers Asan MLA and work towards a positive sociation campaign that focuses on provincial and local issues.”

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The sun sets over Richmond Monday behind a blossoming tree in East Richmond.

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Boston bombings ‘scary and surreal,’ says Richmond runner

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A Richmond woman who ran in Monday’s Boston Marathon said she just wanted to go home following twin bomb blasts that killed three and injured 176.

Tracy Marshall, one of five marathon runners from Richmond registered for the race, posted a brief entry on her Marathon Maniacs blog page Monday.

“This is unbelievable and unforgettable. I am physically fine but I just want to get home. My prayers go out to all the runners, their family members, spectators and the entire city of Boston,” she wrote.

Marshall, a member of the Ste-

veston Athletic Association, finished the race around 2:45 p.m. with a time of four hours, five minutes. Suffering from a painful blister, she headed straight to the medical tent after crossing the finish line.

“Four minutes later we all hear two explosions, one right after the other. Within a minute, medical personnel started rushing in the injured for treatment,” she said, according to the Steveston Athletic Association website.

“It was very scary and a bit surreal. There was a police officer being rushed in on a wheelchair, crying. I knew then something pretty awful had happened. I get emotional now, just remember-

ing it. I also feel blessed to be OK.” Also registered in the race were John Dumont, Tony Lopes, George Popov and Ellen Wong.

No Canadians were killed in the bombings, according to reports.

And as of press time, there were no reports of any injured Canadians.

The near-simultaneous explosions happened near the finish line of the world’s most prestigious marathon.

On Tuesday morning, U.S. President Barack Obama said officials don’t know who launched the attack or why.

More than 2,000 Canadians were signed up to run the race, which had nearly 27,000 total registered runners.

Property sellers using loophole to dodge property transfer tax

by Jeff Nagel Black Press Critics say a growing number of businesses or wealthy individuals are exploiting a loophole to avoid paying B.C.’s tax on property transactions while average home buyers are stuck footing the bill.

The Property Transfer Tax consists of one per cent charged on the first $200,000 in property value and two per cent after that—adding up to an extra $10,000 in tax when a $600,000 Metro Vancouver home changes hands.

But businesses in particular are making growing use of what’s called a“bare trust”corporation to hold ownership of a property.

The trust can be transferred to a new buyer without any change in the land title owner and no Property Transfer Tax is triggered as a result.

“The loophole is big enough to drive trucks through,” Canadian Taxpayers Federation B.C. director Jordan Bateman said. “Accountants are all over it, especially

corporate ones. It’s becoming standard tax practice and that tells you people are taking advantage of it.”

On a big commercial or industrial property sale, the savings can be significant and Bateman guesses the provincial government may be losing out on $15 to $25 million a year it should be collecting.

“If you captured some of that would you be able to trim down the overall Property Transfer Tax rate to make it easier for everyone?” he asked.

Exactly how much is being lost to the loophole is hard to determine.

Data obtained by the CTF through Freedom of Information show business and industry made up a declining share of the taxable transactions and Property Transfer Tax collected from 2006-11. By 2011, residential properties made up 80 per cent of the $927 million in tax—up from less than 70 per cent in 2006.

Just 291 industrial property transactions were taxable in 2011 (down from 1,041 in 2006) and resulted in Property Transfer Tax payments of $9.7 million, or one per cent of the total.

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and expand into a neighbouring lot. The building was one-third the size of the current plan, and onefourth the cost. But after further studies, the plan was abandoned.

Focus soon turned to Cambie Road. In 2008 city hall landed on plans for the new site, but it wasn’t clear whether the B.C. Ambulance Service would join the fire station, and the proposal was withdrawn.

Fire Hall No. 3 is one of the last Richmond fire stations to be replaced or upgraded. The city has replaced fire halls in Hamilton, Sea Island and Steveston, and extensively renovated and seismically upgraded the hall in Shellmont.

The other fire hall due for replacement is Fire Hall No. 1 on Gilbert Road—Richmond Fire-Rescue’s headquarters. No replacement plans have yet been made public.

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Matthew Hoekstra photo A new $11.5-million fire hall with room for the B.C. Ambulance Service is being pitched as the latest idea to replace the Bridgeport fire hall, built in 1958.

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A decade after Richmond council agreed to rebuild Fire Hall No. 3 on its Bridgeport Road site, an entirely new plan is being pitched.

City hall has plans to replace the 55-year-old building with a new structure one kilometre away that would also combine a new ambulance station.

The latest vision calls for a 26,000-square-foot three-storey building on three city-owned parcels at the southwest corner of Cambie and No. 4 roads, according to a new request for proposal.

The land at 9620, 9660 and 9700 Cambie Rd. backs onto Tomsett Elementary School and still requires rezoning from the parcels’ residential designations.

Construction is budgeted at $11.5 million, not including land or outfitting costs.

The city issued a request for proposal April 12, seeking an architectural firm to design the building. But when contacted by The Richmond Review Tuesday, city spokesperson Ted Townsend said the proposal is being withdrawn.

“It was issued prematurely. The concept is under consideration but nothing is definite.”

According to the proposal, the building is to feature some shared facilities, such as the main entrance and fitness area, but most of the building would belong to fire crews. The ambulance station would get approximately 5,400 square feet—with two bays to accommodate six ambulances.

City officials had planned to award the design contract May 17, and expected construction to be finished

by January 2016. But on Tuesday, Townsend said there is now “no definite timeline for construction.”

In 2002 city council endorsed a plan to rebuild Fire Hall No. 3 at its 9100 Bridgeport Rd. location

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Emergency wait times now available in real time Richmond Hospital offers wait time data to would-be patients

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Richmond Hospital’s emergency department had the highest average wait time of five Vancouver-area hospitals Tuesday afternoon.

Richmond’s wait of two hours and 26 minutes was high compared to Vancouver General Hospital’s 24-minute queue, but continued to drop. The data is from a web-

site launched Monday that allows would-be patients to check waits in real time.

Dubbed the Emergency Department Wait Times Dashboard, the online tool also supplies data for St. Paul’s, Mount Saint Joseph and Lions Gate hospitals.

“We originally developed the dashboard as a way for emergency department staff and paramedics to smooth out emergency department volumes and improve patient flow,” said Dr. Eric Grafstein in a news release. “Staff can see which (emergency departments) have capacity and then direct patients accordingly, which leads to a much more efficient

use of hospital resources and a way to help relieve congestion.”

Grafstein, who developed the site, said since three-quarters of all visits are walk-in patients, making the tool available to the public was seen as a benefit.

“The dashboard allows patients with non-critical illnesses to choose where to receive treatment based on the shortest average wait time to see a doctor,” he said.

It’s the first online tool of its kind in B.C., but similar data is also shared with the public in Alberta, Ontario and United States.

To see the latest wait times, visit vch.ca.

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Man charged for pulling weapon on taxi driver

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A 35-year-old Richmond man is facing numerous weapons-related charges after a dispute over a taxi fare late last month.

According to Richmond RCMP Sgt. Cam Kowalski, Sabiston is accused of pointing a firearm at a cab driver after being dropped off at a local home around 3 a.m. on Sunday, March 24.

The dispute escalated to the point that Sabiston allegedly threatened the cabbie.

Richmond Mounties were called, and a subsequent search resulted in the discovery of a rifle, which was seized, Kowalski said.

Sabiston is charged with pointing a firearm, careless use of a firearm, possessing a firearm with an altered serial number, unauthorized possession of a firearm, knowing possessing a firearm without a licence and uttering threats.

Sabiston remains in custody, and is next scheduled to appear in Richmond provincial court on April 23.

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City Page Community news covering April 17 to May 1, 2013

17 Public Works &

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

22 Regular Council Meeting Monday, April 22 Council Chambers, City Hall 7:00 p.m. (open meeting) Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m. (closed meeting)

23 Parks, Recreation

& Cultural Services Committee Tuesday, April 23 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

24 Development Permit Panel Wednesday, April 24 Council Chambers, City Hall 3:30 p.m.

Development Permit Panel Meeting Wednesday, April 24 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items: 1. 9500, 9520 and 9540 Granville Avenue - DP 12-603913 - 0908206 BC Ltd. - To (1) permit the construction of a 16-unit townhouse on a site zoned “Medium Density Townhouses (RMT2)”; and (2) vary the provisions of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to increase the Maximum Lot Coverage from 40% to 45%.

2. 10880 Granville Avenue - DP 13631971 - Baljit Dhillon - To permit the construction of a septic field that will partially encroach into an Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) in the rear of the property, zoned Agricultural District (AG1).

Please call the Planning Department at 604-276-4395 for further information.

Asphalt paving advisory

Richmond celebrates Earth Day 2013

7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 in the intimate and historic Minoru Chapel, 6540 Gilbert Road.

April 8 to May 22, 2013

Let’s keep our city Earth-friendly

La Fille du Régiment (The Daughter of the Regiment), a quickly-paced comic opera in two acts by Gaetano Donizetti, premiered in 1840 in Paris. Arias include “Salut à la France”, which became France’s unofficial national anthem and “À mes amis”, the fiendishly difficult tenor aria that catapulted Pavarotti into world fame.

The City of Richmond has contracted Imperial Paving Ltd. to grind and pave several locations throughout Richmond from April 8 to May 22. For a full list, please visit the City’s paving program webpage at www. richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2013 Paving).

Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day. Traffic will be reduced to single-lane and there may be temporary lane closures.

Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged. This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice.

Questions may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering Inspections, at 604-2764189.

Fraser River Boat Cruise Discover Richmond from a different perspective Register for one of two boat cruises offered this spring, and see the Fraser River as you’ve never seen it before!

Experts on marine biology and natural history will introduce you to life on the river as you get up close to some of the 17 islands that make up Richmond and visit the Steller and California sea lion hang-out at the mouth of the Fraser River. This boat trip departs from Britannia Shipyards, National Historic Site of Canada, in Steveston.

Admission is $89 per person (+HST).

Purchase tickets in advance by calling the registration centre at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt), Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., or online at www.richmond.ca/register. Please quote course #261934 for the cruise on Sunday, April 28 (9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) or course #261935 for the cruise on Wednesday, May 8 (9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.). Registration closes April 30.

Join us in creating green, sustainable communities by participating at one of Richmond’s Earth Day events: • Hamilton Community Clean-Up, Saturday, April 20, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Richmond Earth Day Youth (REaDY) Summit, Saturday, April 20, 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

• Cambie Community Clean-Up, Saturday, April 20, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Garden City Park Clean-Up, Sunday, April 21, 10:00 a.m. - noon For more information visit www.richmond.ca/parksprograms or call 604-244-1250.

Celebrate 40 years of harmony Wakayama and Richmond children’s choirs to perform Wednesday, May 1 Come and join this rare opportunity to hear two acclaimed children’s choirs perform on one stage. The Richmond Youth Honour Choir will lift their voices together with the Wakayama Children’s Choir to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the partnership between Richmond and Wakayama, Japan.

The show will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1 at Richmond Pentecostal Church (9300 Westminster Highway).

Tickets are available from the Richmond Youth Honour Choir (www.ryhc.org), Long & McQuade (6760 No. 3 Road), or at the door.

Admission is $5; children under 12 free.

For further information, contact Hans Havas at 604-970-9221.

Minoru Chapel Opera Opera di Concertisti presents La Fille du Régiment You are invited to hear classic opera music performed at 2:00 p.m. and

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Attend a special youth choir performance on May 1.

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

Seating is limited. Purchase tickets at the door or in advance by calling the registration centre at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt), Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Please quote course #286658 for the 2:00 p.m. concert, #286659 for the 7:00 p.m. concert. Credit card purchases only.

Sorry, no refunds.

Details at www.richmond.ca/ minoruchapel.

Open house on East Richmond’s drainage and irrigation system Thursday, April 18 at City Hall Galleria Richmond farmers and residents are invited to provide feedback on East Richmond’s drainage and irrigation system at an upcoming open house on Thursday, April 18 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Galleria, 6911 No. 3 Road.

The City is updating the 2006 East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply Study for the Agricultural Land base east of Highway 99.

To find out more, contact Andy Bell, Project Engineer, at 604-247-4656 or andy.bell@richmond.ca.

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Students earn Rotary kudos Rotary International president Sakuji Tanaka presented a plaque to Hugh Boyd secondary’s Interact students on Tuesday, including co-presidents Shaane Nathu and Delaney Lee in recognition of their winning video entry—on how individual students can make an impactful difference in the world—which beat out competitors from 11 countries from five continents.

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Kwantlen students ready for the big show

City Board Open house on East Richmond’s drainage and irrigation system Richmond farmers and residents are invited to provide feedback on East Richmond’s drainage and irrigation system at an upcoming open house on Thursday, April 18 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the City Hall Galleria, 6911 No. 3 Road.

Introduction The City of Richmond has a rich farming history and continues to support agricultural viability.

The City is updating the 2006 East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply Study for the Agricultural Land base east of Highway 99. The study will create a prioritized list of drainage and irrigation infrastructure upgrades that will support farming. Projects will be implemented through the City’s Five Year Capital Plan.

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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Budding fashion designers from Kwantlen Polytechnic University will reveal their graduate collections today (Wednesday) at River Rock Show Theatre.

Steveston’s Sarah Fairweather is among the 35 students graduating this spring with a bachelor of design whose talents will be highlighted at The Show, which takes place at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Fairweather, an R.A. McMath grad, describes her collection as “a calm breath.” Her final work is a women’s clothing line entitled “memoria fahden,” which she says aims to encourage people to rethink the relationship they have with their clothing.

“By understanding the process of making, we can begin to revalue craftsmanship,” she said in a statement.

“We are able to think critically and become responsible for the products we buy.”

Fairweather’s line is built to last and showcases the result of traditional crafts, such as hand dyeing, and technology, in the form of digital printing. The Kwantlen student is committed to making a positive environmental and social impact, and upon graduation, hopes to work abroad and pursue a master’s degree.

Kwantlen’s fashion design and technology program is based at the university’s Richmond campus. Visit kwantlen. ca/theshow for more information.

April/May 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.

Waterwise gardening Saturday, April 27 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Reg #261195, Free, 13+ years Terra Nova Rural Park 2631 Westminster Highway Gardening with native plants Sunday, May 5 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

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Open House An open house will be held on Thursday, April 18 regarding the East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply Study update. The project team will be available to discuss the study and to gather feedback from Richmond farmers and residents.

Thursday, April 18 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.

City Hall Galleria 6911 No. 3 Road Information and feedback forms are also available online at www.LetsTalkRichmond.ca.

Questions?

To find out more about the East Richmond Agricultural Water Supply Study update, contact Andy Bell, Project Engineer, at 604-247-4656 or andy.bell@richmond.ca.

Our community, our future Visit Richmond’s online community regularly to connect to major strategies and projects that the City is working on.

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

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

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

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s the B.C. NDP launched its election campaign last week with a package of income tax hikes, higher than those in the B.C. Liberals’ election budget of February, a third party leader toured the province with plans to get rid of the carbon tax.

It’s not readily apparent from his recently released “fiscal framework” document, but B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins told me his plan to phase out B.C.’s carbon tax does not

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to be much of an issue for the urban B.C. majority, who are focused on bridge tolls, ferry fares and the like.

The B.C. Conservatives decry the population decline of rural B.C., with international immigration almost exclusively going to big cities, while temporary foreign workers increasingly fill agricultural and industrial jobs in the Interior. The party’s still-evolving platform echoes the NDP’s call for more skills training and increased completion rates for trade apprentices.

Cummins is in favour of the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline and the massive buildup of infrastructure needed to add liquefied natural gas to B.C.’s energy export mix. He sees that enormous industrial expansion as the path to shift population growth beyond the south of the province.

Cummins is surprisingly cool to one industrial project, the proposed Site C dam on the Peace River, calling himself undecided. He also sounds skeptical about the B.C. Liberal plan to extend B.C.’s electricity grid and

Conservative leader John Cummins.

use that to develop further independent power.

This sounds to me like political positioning rather than economic analysis.

An anti-Site C independent candidate has significant support in Peace River North, creating a three-way struggle for a key B.C. Conservative target.

The B.C. Conservative platform also totals up the billions in long-term electricity contracts with private power producers and suggests the price for this clean energy has been set too high. This is another echo of the NDP’s vague position.

So if the B.C. Conservatives are gung-ho on oil and gas and think the carbon tax is a mistake, do they think there should be any effort to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions?

Cummins sidestepped that question, preferring to talk about conventional air pollution, whether it’s in the Fraser Valley or as a byproduct of a northern industrial boom.

As a long-time former Reform and Conservative MP, Cummins is acutely aware that the urban media will leap with extra vigour on any perceived gaffe of the right wing. Should a Conservative let slip that he’s skeptical about global warming, or worse, express a rustic view on social issues, all Hell would break loose.

The B.C. Conservatives have started with the most detailed, costed platform of any party. Don’t count them out.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews. com He may be reached at tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Why tunnel action should start right now

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include raising income tax rates that were lowered to make the carbon tax “revenue neutral.” He predicts revenue growth.

I reached Cummins in Prince George, where he was continuing his aggressive courtship of northern B.C. with an announcement that federal gas tax revenues would be redirected to a new fund for locally determined road improvements. Earlier he vowed to study the deplorable state of northern ambulance service.

Cummins has more good news for the north: that’s where a regionally phased elimination of the carbon tax would begin. It’s also the area of thinnest population, meaning the impact on the B.C. treasury would be less.

This is, after all, a tax budgeted to bring in $1.2 billion in the current year.

The B.C. Conservatives continually remind people that the carbon tax falls disproportionately on rural, remote and particularly northern folks who face long distances, long winters, and public transit options ranging from slim to none. This has ceased

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he time is now, not years from now, for certain steps with the George Massey Tunnel.

We must not get lulled to the pace of the tunnel review. It’s gone on for decades, it revives now and then, and its current revival is useful, but the talk has led just once to crucial action. That was about eight years ago, when the tunnel was reinforced on the inner side.

It was the first of two stages of seismic upgrades to prepare for earthquakes. There’s been no second stage, and the

need for safeness should still be met, not let slide.

For quality of life, it’s also time to resolve the traffic hindrance known as the Steveston Interchange. There’s been a solution on paper for 22 years, but nothing’s been built yet.

The seismic and interchange actions are vital.

What’s more, the cost would be low in relation to the impact.

Of course, the tunnel review downplays cost, but you and I do care about it. In view of the high suggested cost of stated options, the two vital actions look even more prudent.

Fortunately, all five of the options fit well with the vital actions, which are typically listed in the “Key Features” of the current options. The intent is to take key steps at the best time, not add steps.

With a prompt start, the seismic and interchange upgrades will soon put an end to undue risks and save commuters a lot of hours. What’s more, when an “option” project gets done at last, the steps done now will have made it safer, faster and less costly.

For the Steveston

A new loop would end the oft-clogged state of the Massey Tunnel’s east lane.

Interchange action, the diagram shown is still the basic concept, even though the tunnel review came up with it way back in 1991. Notice the northeast loop, which now should be much larger than appears. It will let northbound traffic safely exit Highway 99, circle back to Steveston Highway and head toward Ste-

veston. That new loop will end the oft-clogged state of the tunnel’s east lane. (It will end the backups south from Steveston Highway in the present exit.)

By the way, the new loop will use part of an ALR lot and affect the drainage, which is already a problem.

I hope a project leader will ensure ideal drainage for the large remainder of the

lot, a good outcome for agriculture.

Re the seismic-upgrade action, the tunnel review calls it “ground strengthening around the tunnel and approaches.” Engineers called it “geotechnical retrofit design” when they worked it out nine years ago. By any name, with updated plans and prompt action, there’ll soon be better earthquake safeguards.

The tunnel review lists the seismic-upgrade action as a feature of three of the five stated options. It’s also an apt step for the other options—for the huge new tunnel or bridge that would allow big ships to pass. One of those could take ten or fifteen years, and the risk might get worse during construction beside or above the existing tunnel. The interim safeguard would at least bring peace of mind.

Since the vital actions are mainly up to the province, we need MLAs we can trust to get results on this, along with our council and MPs. With their help, what we gain soon will be the start of long-term gain.

Jim Wright is president of the Garden City Conservation Society

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Cigarettes should get a deposit program Editor: I would like to propose the idea of a returnable cigarette butt deposit fee for British Columbia.

Cigarette butts are by far and away the leading item of litter in B.C., similar to the situation worldwide. In addition to being unsightly, cigarette butts have several other malevolent characteristics. They are non-biodegradable, and leach toxic organic chemicals and heavy metals into the environment impacting soil, fresh- and salt-water. Additionally they are often directly ingested by various aquatic and land-based organisms, and at times even by our children.

Furthermore discarded cigarette butts are also a major cause of highly destructive and even deadly fires in forests and elsewhere.

Of course the above list doesn’t even mention that they are derived from a product that not only provides no real benefits whatsoever, but is actually the leading cause of preventable

death in Canada and worldwide, killing more than drugs, alcohol, car accidents, murder, suicide and AIDS combined!

Littering cigarette butts (and empty packs) is already technically illegal here in B.C. However given that over one-third of the billions of cigarettes smoked daily are currently littered despite the near-universal recognition of such as being “the wrong thing to do”, the above options will certainly have only transient and marginal effects. On the other hand charging a returnable deposit fee (for instance 5¢/ butt=$1/pk returned full) will have an immediate and widespread effect. If, additionally, the program were structured to provide a smaller reimbursement (say 1¢) for already littered butts it would mobilize bottle-collecting members of the public and essentially lead to the near-disappearance of all butt litter overnight.

Visible tobacco litter begets more litter of all sorts, not to mention

Driving is a privilege, not a right Editor: Is it just me, or are we being too accommodating to these thrill riders who drive luxury cars at high speeds in dangerous ways (and without valid drivers licenses) and put other drivers at risk because of their testosterone fuelled “fun”?

I was shocked and disappointed to read that the three hooligans basically got a slap on the wrist (and mommy or daddy of the darlings will shell out the pittance of fines they were slapped with!) for endangering the public.

Driving a vehicle is a privilege not a right in B.C. and if you screw up and/or get caught doing highly illegal and life-threatening things with your $200,000 cars not only should the car become a “proceeds of crime” asset, but you should not be allowed to drive until you have proven you are mature and capable of safe driving.

The privilege to drive should be granted to young drivers in the same way that apprentices learn their trades and eventually receive a license. Currently the “N” on the back of cars being driven by “apprentice” drivers is meaningless, especially when you see them following too close, weaving in and out of lanes and speeding excessively, without any repercussions.

The police, ICBC and the government need to change the law to protect the innocent drivers who may become a victim of these thrill riders before they run the risk of being charged and convicted of dangerous driving causing death!

Domenic Losito Richmond Editor: I read with dismay that again a trio of young drivers are caught speeding in high powered expensive cars. None of these drivers had a valid drivers licence, yet they were issued 15-day driving bans.

How do you ban someone from driving when they do not hold a valid B.C. licence in the first place? We need to get tougher on these driving issues and start fining or taking away and selling these cars from the registered owners who show little or no regard for the safety of the motoring public.

Start to hit them hard in the one place that they seem to have lots of, and that is money. Increase the fines ten-fold or sell off some of their expensive cars, restrict the amount of horsepower a new driver can have and maybe they will get the message that our roads and highways are not a plaything for the rich and un-licenced drivers whose only real driver experience and training is to have watched the movie The Fast and the Furious.

David Neil Richmond

disrespect for the law, and serving as free, albeit perverse, advertising (maybe just the sort that appeals to rebellious teenagers?) for the tobacco industry, and as omnipresent triggers to the smoker wanting to quit or at least cut down.

Therefore a cigarette butt deposit program may even end up having unintended external benefits.

British Columbia’s beverage container recovery system, enacted in 1970, is the oldest legislated deposit-return system in North America, and has been highly successful, and widely copied.

I am certain that if B.C. were to design a deposit program for cigarette butts it would end up being both highly successful and ultimately widely copied. Cigarette butt litter represents an environmental blight that has gone unchecked for far too long—let’s make British Columbia the leader in fighting back!

Dr. Stuart Kreisman Division of Endocrinology, St. Paul’s Hospital

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His words survived. Blackbird Theatre, known for giving new life to old plays, has brought back Don Juan, Molière’s 1665 play. Staged at The Cultch earlier this year, Gateway Theatre is hosting the remount until April 27.

Artfully directed and skillfully acted, Blackbird is showing that a three centuries-old play—not as titillating as it once was—proves Don Juan can still seduce audiences.

Peter Jorgensen is simply a delight in the title role as the womanizer famous for his sexual conquests with no regard for morality. The inimitable Simon Webb slides in as Don Juan’s servant Sganarelle, who is keen to show his master the error of his ways.

Together the actors have the smooth kind of chemistry not easily replicated.

Don Juan says, “It is my destiny to love the whole world,” and to “still yearn for new worlds.” Sganarelle’s counterpoint: “Sooner or later heaven punishes blasphemers.” Between the sword fights and wooing, the actors keep this banter engaging.

Molière’s Don Juan •On Gateway Theatre’s MainStage until April 27 •Tickets, $30 to $48, at gatewaytheatre.com or the Box Office: 604-270-1812 •Starring Peter Jorgensen, Simon Webb, Sebastien Archibald, Ted Cole, Barbara Kozicki and Pippa Mackie; directed by John Wright •An original adaptation by Blackbird Theatre

There’s a strong supporting cast around them, including Pippa Mackie who, as a peasant girl, nearly makes love with a pillar while secretly listening to Don Juan’s serenade. These pillars smartly dress an otherwise simple set aided by humourous and creative costumes and props, including a weightless boulder and actor-drawn horse. Lighting and video projections are also nice touches.

While some of the comedy fell flat opening night, director John Wright couldn’t ask for much more, other than perhaps more spice in the script.

Don Juan isn’t a Broadway blockbuster. It is a simple story that dares to question one’s sense of right and wrong.

But audiences have been loving Don Juan for 350 years. Shakespeare has staying power, and Molière—who some regard as one of the greatest playwrights ever—still has some swagger.

Don Juan isn’t a Broadway blockbuster. It is a simple story that dares to question one’s sense of right and wrong.

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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter The Marcus Mosely Chorale gospel choir will be in Richmond Friday night for a concert featuring the Sojourners.

The Gospel Truth is an evening of soul-stirring and hand-clapping gospel music.

Formed a few years ago, the choir is an exuberant troupe of 60 singers led by award-winning vocalist Marcus Mosely.

Born in Texas, Mosely grew up hearing black gospel choirs in church and listening to the music at home.

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The Marcus Mosely Chorale gospel choir, led by Texas-born Mosely, performs Friday night.

she’s going about her business during the day, she always had

a song on her lips. So I grew up with that sense of music being a part of your everyday, moment-to-moment life,” he said in an earlier interview with The Richmond Review.

After high school, he began a 10-year journey as a missionary, singing around the world in countries such as Vietnam, Germany and Zimbabwe. He later made Vancouver his home, and took his voice to the theatre.

Gospel remained a part of his life. He created a stage production that chronicled gospel music, from the slavery period to today, and conducted gospel choral workshops.

Mosely has found a broad

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An item that Fitting in with the minishould already malist trend is the sockless be in every look. Appearing to go sockman’s wardless in shoes from sneakers robe is the to loafers has become big versatile over the years. Seen at the polo. An spring shows of Gucci and essential Louis Vuitton, to name a for the few, the look has been feawarmer tured in a number of fashion seasons, editorials in men’s magapolos can zines. To prevent odours work with a variety of styles. from sweat, try no-show loafer socks and look for Pair one with shorts or khakis for ones made of antimicrobial material. a preppy look or More often than not, go casual chic with guys tend to play it safe in a blazer over a polo neutral coloured ensembles. and trousers. Both Even the menswear runways classic and on trend because of the polo’s were awash with shades of grey, navy and olive. But sport association, the the warmer months are all about colour. Whether Wear two trends at once you’re clothes shopping by going sockless and for yourself or a boyfriend, sporty as seen at Louis Vuitton. (Source: avoid the basic black, white TheFashionSpot.com) or grey version and go

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for the more vivid colours. Play around with hues of pastel or bold blocks of complementary shades. For an easy transition from a monotonous wardrobe, add a splash of colour to a neutral suit with a bright shirt.

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Sockeyes Cyclone Taylor Cup champions Leadership powers Richmond to BC title

by Don Fennell Sports Editor The Richmond Sockeyes are bound for St. Malo, Man. this week and a shot at the Western Canadian Junior B hockey championship.

The Sockeyes earned the chance after winning the Cyclone Taylor Cup Sunday in Comox.

The Sockeyes, which three weeks ago won the Pacific Junior Hockey League title, went a perfect 4-0 in the provincial Junior B hockey championship series, twice defeating Vancouver Island league champion Victoria Cougars—5-2 in the first round-robin game Thursday and 4-1 in Sunday’s championship final. Richmond also defeated the host Comox Valley Glacier Kings 6-2 Friday and Kootenay league champion Castlegar Rebels 3-2 Saturday. “(Victoria) is a good team and our guys had to play real hard,” said Richmond head coach Aaron Wilbur. “But we were able to get everyone into our lineup at some point over the weekend and our guys really stuck to the game plan. Our preparation was really good and we were able to go in and adjust game by game. I’m really proud of them.”

Wilbur pointed to the leadership group as being instrumental in the Sockeyes’ success.

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Richmond Sockeyes outscored the Victoria Cougars 4-1 last Sunday in the provincial Junior B hockey championship final played in Comox.

The Sockeyes are now on their way to St. Malo, Man. for the Western Canadians scheduled for Thursday through Sunday.

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“(Led by captain Sam Chichak) our leadership was outstanding,” said Wilbur. “As much as you try to get your players (inspired), it’s what goes on in the room (that ultimately determines how the team will play). It’s often what you don’t say as a coach, and what the leaders do say, that matters.”

Jake Roder was the offensive star for Richmond, registering a tournament-best four goals and three assists. Daniell Lang had two goals and four assists, an Dean Allison and Rudi Thorsteinson both had three goals and two assists.

Kootenay Alder played three of the four games in net for Richmond and was his usual steady self, while William Latimer played against Castlegar and was a huge reason for the Sockeyes’ victory.

“It was one of the best goalie performances of the year,” said Wilbur. “He was unreal and made some miraculous saves. I was so proud of him after such a long layoff.”

The Sockeyes now face a particularly quick turnaround as they prepare for the Western Canadian championships featuring host St. Malo as well as champions from B.C. (Sockeyes), Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. The Keystone Cup tournament begins Thursday and will wind up next Sunday.

“It’s going to be challenging and we don’t want to look too far ahead,” Wilbur said. “The Cyclone Taylor Cup will give us some sense of what it’s going to be like, but we’ll have to play six games in four days which will certainly make our approach a bit different. But I’m confident we’ll be able to adjust and put a strong game on the ice.”

Wilbur said the Sockeyes are fortunate to have outstanding ownership and management, which have worked tirelessly in the last few days to take care of all the off-ice needs.

Mariners kick off fastball season The Richmond Mariner Mites were among the teams to kick off the local boys’ fastball season last week at Merrell Fields.

After finishing second last summer in the regional championships, they hope to bring home the title this season.

Ultimately, however, the primary goal is to create a positive environment for the young players to learn and succeed as fastball players, and most importantly to foster the qualities of camaraderie, sportsmanship and fair play.

U14 Peewees: Guided by the Richmond boys’ fastball coach of the year Dawn Stadel, this combination of last year’s Squirt and Peewee teams features a nucleus of returning pitchers as the M’s look to challenge for gold at the provincials July 19 to 21 at Merrell

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U14 Bantams: After reaching the final at the provincial Bantam Division championship, the M’s again aiming for gold.

Led by by captains Ben Eliott and Merrick Roberts, the team also sports a strong pitching staff including returnee Jacob Gorelik and promising first-year thrower Evan Willis.

U18 Midgets: After winning back-to-back gold medals at both the Bantam and Midget levels, this group is not only looking to repeat the feat this summer’s provincials, but to improve on a third-place finish at the Western Canadian championships which will be held at Richmond’s London Field Aug. 8 to 12.

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TRAVEL 74 TRAYNOR James Victor Traynor, born August 29, 1926, passed away peacefully on March 26 at the age of 86. He is predeceased by first wife Marie, brothers Terrence and John, survived by his second wife Rita (Southcote), sister Anne (Lewitt), and sons Robert Rafferty and James Victor. Vic, born in Kitchener, Ontario, lived a healthy and fulfilling life in Richmond, BC and spent his final years enjoying the warmth of Ladera Ranch, California.

His generosity with family, friends and the community was immeasurable - whether contributing his time to the Richmond Hospice and Meals On Wheels or being a extremely dedicated father to his two sons. Vic was always involved in his sons’ activities.

He also loved his early morning rounds of weekend golf with other members at the Quilchena Golf & Country Club. He was loyal to his faith and frequently attended mass at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Richmond. Vic had a long and prosperous career with the Mechanical Contractors Association, as well as fulfilling time spent in semi-retirement with the Appeals Division of Worksafe BC. A private family celebration has been planned in Southern California.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimer Society of BC.

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PRE-SCHOOLS

RICHMOND School District is looking for NOON HOUR SUPERVISORS to work either on-call or five (5) days a week in an Elementary or Secondary school. First Aid and other related training, such as conflict resolution or non-violent crisis intervention, would be preferred.

Pay is $20.80 per hour, which includes 4% holiday pay. Duties will involve supervising students in school buildings and grounds during the lunch break plus assisting in the office or school library. To apply, go to www.sd38.bc.ca or the school district office at 7811 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC.

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Interested in SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

Gregg Distributors (BC) Ltd. is looking for individuals to fill Outside Sales positions. We offer excellent growth & compensation possibilities. Knowledge of the Industrial & H.D. industries are an asset. Training will be provided to help achieve your full potential.

Please fax resumes to: 604.888.4688 or visit Employment Opportunities at www.greggdistributors.ca

CLASS 1 OWNER OPERATOR’S & COMPANY DRIVERS • HIGHWAY (BC Interior & AB.) • FAST-CARDED (Washington and Oregon)

WE OFFER; • STEADY F/T WORK • COMPETITIVE WAGES • EXTENDED MEDICAL & DENTAL BENEFITS • OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION RATED #2 for work-at-home. Train with the top-rated accredited school in Canada. Financing and student loans available. Contact CanScribe today at 1-800-466-1535 www.canscribe.com.

Digital Services Specialist Black Press B.C. has an immediate opportunity to join our Digital Operations team.

Reporting to the VP of Digital Operations, the Digital Services Specialist is a full-time, permanent position based in Surrey, B.C. We are recruiting a champion to develop, implement and support the online tools that will drive traffic, engage and maintain readership for the 90 websites in Black Press B.C. Working with a team of web developers and engineers, you will source, develop then administer resources to empower our newspapers’ staff to manage online content.

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We thank all applicants. Only those shortlisted will be contacted for interviews. www.blackpress.ca

Requirements/Qualifications: · Valid BC issued Class 1 license & min. one (1) year of safe driving experience · Driver’s abstract · Knowledge of HOS / DOT regulations · Professional in appearance

Please submit resume & current drivers abstract to: bccareers @canadacartage.com or fax: 604-888-5887

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GREENHOUSE WORKER Windset Farms - Ladner BC

Full Time Contract 50hrs./week includes weekends Duties include; Picking, Pruning, De-Leafing.

Start Date: May 1, 2013 $10.25/hour NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED Fax Resume to: 604.952.2763 Email Resume to: recruitment@windset.com

Our organization is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible minority groups and women.

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Become Job Ready Earn a Diploma x x x x x x

Accounting & Payroll Hospitality & Tourism Office Administration Health Care Services (MOA) WHMIS x Serving It Right Cashier Training

Financial assistance may be available to those who qualify.

Canada Line Accessible

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Full Time Workers Needed Fun promos! $11/hr to start, up to $20/hr. No commissions.

No sales, no experience, no problem. Start work at noon.

Call Candice:604-777-2195 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 caregiving@plea.bc.ca www.plea.bc.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

LIGHT DUTY CLEANERS Five Star Building Maintenance has F/T and P/T openings for reliable Light Duty Cleaners in Metro Vancouver. Day shifts only (weekdays/weekends).

We offer training programs, attractive wages and benefits.

Fax resume to: 604.435.0516 or email to: staff@fivestarbc.ca SERVICE ADVISOR Tired of the Rat Race? The Rain?

Live and work in the Okanagan (Skiing, Boating, Fishing, etc) Busy Honda Dealership requires a Driven, Energetic person, who’s #1 goal is to exceeded our customer’s expectations. Is this you?

Email you resume in confidence to: pat@bannisterhonda.com

TEACHERS

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READING Problems SOLVED! Programs to strengthen the weak phonological processing and cognitive abilities--the root cause of reading problems. Grants and Autism Funding available. Accomplished Learning Centres.

604-539-1386 www.accomplished.ca

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

CONCRETE FINISHERS & 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; Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com.

Fax 780-444-9165

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HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILY for Landscaping Work!

Competitive, Energetic, Honesty a MUST!

PropertyStarsJobs.Com AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required at Jenner Chevrolet in Victoria BC. Rare opportunity for a top performing, quality & customer focused team player. Email: mgray@jennerchev.com

GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Information 1-800-972-0209

Temp / Mat. F/T Relief at Vtech, Richmond. Order entry / Customer Service.

For full details,

visit www.vtechcanada.com and email resumes to jobs@vtech.ca PART TIME RICHMOND based business looking for a part time experienced Dicta Typist with at least 50 wpm (will be tested). Must have superior command of the English business language and be extremely efficient in MS Word for high quality document production. Simply Accounting, Excel and experience with drafting legal documents an asset. We are looking for a self motivated candidate with at least 3 years previous office experience to join our team on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Salary negotiable.

Please email your resume to Trufax@telus.net

WAREHOUSE

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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.

Call JR 604-247-3712 or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com

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SPIRITUAL

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SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

Call Ian 604-724-6373

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DRYWALL - 30 Years Exp. Reliable Work - Res. & Comm.

EXCEL ROOFING LTD. All kinds of roofing work. Reroof, New, Repairs.

Free est. (778)878-2617 10% OFF - Call 604.812.9721 AMG ROOFING & SIDING. Re-roofing, new roof, gutters. WCB

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FIVE STAR ROOFING BUDGET PAINTING, Interior, Exterior, Residential, Commercial, Summer Special 25% Off, Excellent References, Fully Insured 100% Customer Satisfaction, Senior Discounts, Free Estimates, 1-(604)-619-1517

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All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

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JUNK REMOVAL • Estate Services • Electronics • Appliances • Old Furniture • Construction • Yard Waste • Concrete • Drywall • Junk • Rubbish • Mattresses • More

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PAINT SPECIAL

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3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

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PLUMBING

#1 AAA Rubbish Removal 21 Years Serving Rmd. FULL PLUMBING SERVICES

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Best House CLEANERS. Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, licensed.Prof. touch. Supplies incl’s.

House & Office. Move-In/Move-Out. Free Estimate! Daisy 604-727-2955

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ANGELA’S CLEANING SERVICE Move in/out, kitchens, blinds & windows, office clean. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 778-882-2941.

HELP WANTED

C & C Electrical Mechanical

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•Lawn Cuts/Trim •Aerating •Leaf Cleanup •Power Rake •Hedge & Shrub Trimming •Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp.

•Insured •Free Estimates

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TREE SERVICES

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$45/Hr

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Deliver 2x week, Wednesdays and Fridays, right in your neighbourhood. Call our circulation department for information. or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com

Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service FREE ESTIMATES

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Kids and Adults Needed

RUBBISH REMOVAL

RECYCLE-IT!

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CONCRETE & PLACING

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Please apply at: #200-11251 River Rd. Richmond.

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SCOTT AND SULU, ID #291112 AND 291111, 2 MONTHS, MALES, DEGUS

Hello! Our names are Scott and Sulu, and we are young Degus.

Degus like us are very friendly and social creatures. We can’t have sugary treats, but we would love to be your pals while we squeak and play the day away. We don’t mind if you pick us up, as long as you don’t startle us! If you are looking for a pair of interactive and enjoyable small pets, we boys might just be for you!

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Auction Huge 3 Restaurant Like New Equipment Auction.

April 20 @ 11 AM at Dodd’s Auction 3311-28 Ave, Vernon.

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FEATURE PAGE

BODENBENDER, Andrew J. Andrew Bodenbender passed away on April 11, 2013.

His Celebration of Life service will be held at on Tuesday, April 16th at 11:00am at Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 6340 No. 4 Road, Richmond, BC

A full obituary will follow later.

GOVERNMENT STYLE CAMP FIREPITS $100 ~ without grill $150 ~ with grill Steel plate & sea containers avail

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Friends of the Richmond Library book sale at Thompson Community Centre

Melanie Thompson.

Members of The Friends of Richmond Public Library: Jessica Ku, Bill McNulty, Debby Newton, Betsy Blair and Ann Rees.

It was a Whale of a Sale

Around Town Amanda Oye

Tim Tu, Cindy Tu, Hebe Pan and Cheyenne Tu.

Wendy Wang and Norah Sun.

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undreds of boxes filled with books were brought out to be sold last weekend at the Friends of Richmond Library’s annual spring book sale at Thompson Community Centre.

“It’s a good feeling knowing they are going to a good home,” Debby Newton, chair of the Friends, said of the books that sold.

The book sale is a major fundraiser for the group and, by selling a wide range of books for anywhere from 25 cents to $5, it provides lowcost reading to the community.

“All of us as

members of Friends love books,” said Newton.

“Books belong in people’s hands.”

Over the more than four decades that the Friends group has been around there have been major changes in technology that have seen people switch from reading hardcopy books to the convenience of reading on tablets.

Still, hardcopy books have their advantages.

“I think people still want books,” Newton said.

“You can’t take your Kindle to the beach and throw it on the sand and not worry about it.”

The Friends of the Richmond Library is a group of volunteers who support the public library.

They hold two major and two mini book sales each year to fundraise.

Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Richmond Review. Her column appears every Wednesday. She may be reached at amanda. oye@telus.net.

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Rock stars invade Richmond

Washington state curlers keep a keen eye on the rock during 2012 PIC play.

Don Fennell photos

Teammates from Hollywood-based Team Bond talk strategy.

Curlers tuned in for annual Pacific International Cup The best club curlers from around the globe are gathering in Richmond this week for the 14th annual Pacific International Cup. The 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams begin competing today (Wednesday), with the finals Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Richmond Curling Centre.

The winning men’s and women’s teams from B.C. will qualify for the national Dominion Curling Club Championship later this year.

–by Don Fennell

The boys from Down Under are back, with Gerald Chick, Matt Panoussi, Trevor Harris and Sam Williams representing Australia in the international division.

A skip delivers an accurate shot at the 2012 PIC.

Washington met Australia in the 2012 PIC.

The men’s competition was steep at the 2012 Pacific International Cup.

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Club curling sweeping up Players at the grassroots level of the game are finally being given their due

by Don Fennell Sports Editor

S

o synonymous is curling with Canada, the game is woven into its very fabric.

In a land so vast as this nation, and where in many regions winter begins much earlier than the official astronomical date of Dec. 21 and stretches into spring—there’s even the occasional blast in summer—early settlers quickly sought out activities suitable for the conditions. Curling became one of the games Canadians adopted, first introduced by immigrants from Scotland where it dates back to the medieval period. But Canadians did more than simply embrace the sport, they helped to shape its future and eventually brought it indoors.

Curling played an even bigger role than just being a form of recreation, however. Known for its sportsmanship—it’s still one of the few games largely played without an official— curling became a popular social activity in hamlets, villages, towns and

emerging cities across a still young, but growing country. Soon, curling clubs were established in these expanding communities and became central meeting places helping to forge bonds between residents.

Today, the game firmly established in Canada and routinely producing world champions, curling remains a great social sport which draws participants of all ages and from all backgrounds. It was based on the principles of camaraderie and fair play that the first BC Club Challenge, and a year later in 1999 the inaugural Pacific International Cup (PIC) were created. Both events celebrate the successes of club curlers, who represent the majority of players.

“Curling is the greatest, most inclusive sport in Canada and perhaps the world,” says Jim Mann, founder of the BC Club Challenge, which this year is marking its 15th anniversary. “Curling participates in the Winter Olympics, the Paralympics and the Special Olympics. It is played by people from cradle to grave, with Kamloops having the oldest curler in the world at 103 in the Guinness Book of Records,”

Don Fennell photos Leigh Armstrong (above left) is chair of The Dominion Curling Club Championship, while Jim Mann (above right) is vice-chair and draw master for the Pacific International Cup.

says Mann. “We have wheelchair curling, blind curling, deaf curling and

stick curling for those with bad knees.

It is one of the few sports where a

team sometimes has multi-generations from the same family of both genders. It is one of the most sociable sports in the world and has great benefits in terms of healthy activity. I don’t know of anyone that curls that hasn’t met at least one of their best friends in a curling rink. I have many close friends that I met through curling including almost everyone on the PIC organizing committee. Curling has given me a lot of enjoyment in my life and the appreciation of the club curlers gives me some proof that I have given back, so it is very important to me that they enjoy and appreciate the experience.”

Last weekend’s Mainland Club Challenge decided the final entries in the PIC (featuring club curling champions from around the world) which begins today (Wednesday) and continues through Sunday at the Richmond Curling Club. There are six regional BC Club Challenge events (sponsored by The Dominion Insurance Company) held around the province to select the eight teams from B.C. to compete at the PIC.

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Dominion strengthens resolve From Page B2

Host committees/coordinators from the North, Kootenays, Okanagan, Island North, Island South and Mainland do a lot of work to try to increase participation.

This year about 60 per cent of the active curling centres in the province participated in a regional event, represented by either a men’s or women’s team.

“To get 60 per cent participation is a great accomplishment but I would really like to see it at at least 80 per cent,” says Mann.

“The benefits of participating are incredible, but we have to remember that these are true club curlers and time off work to curl and the cost of travelling is a challenge (no pun intended). The provincial sport organization, Curl BC, has provided tremendous support for the regional and provincial event over the years.”

Mann has given selflessly of his time to curling over the years. And he continues to do so, overseeing not only the BC Club Challenge but serving as vice-chair and draw master of the PIC. His efforts were also instru-

mental in the creation of a Canadian championship for club curlers, with the PIC (since 2009) also serving as The Dominion Curling Club Championship-British Columbia. While that has necessitated some change in the format, Mann says it has also increased the impact on club curling in the province.

“That was an unbelievable development six years ago, when George Cooke and Leigh Armstrong from The Dominion announced that they were launching a national curling club championship for club curlers that basically followed the same eligibility rules that we had developed in British Columbia,” says Mann. “Without their leadership and the major role that The Dominion plays in curling at all levels, a national championship would never have happened. It is hard to believe that this is the fifth anniversary of the national event with 14 men and 14 women provincial/territorial club curling championship teams competing for a national curling title. Being able to participate on The Dominion Curling Club Championship Advisory Commit-

tee with George and Leigh and the other strong leaders from The Dominion has been perhaps the most rewarding curling volunteer work I have ever done. The experience the curlers get is second to none in the curling world.”

The PIC has also provided a model for other provinces and states to duplicate, with Mann acknowledging how rewarding it is too see states such as California needing to establish playoffs to determine a representative for the PIC. “It truly is amazing that so many curlers around the world now know about the PIC,” he says.

The United States Curling Association has a form of a national curling club championship, separate from its competitive playdowns, and some state/regional associations hold playdowns or championships to have teams qualify for the PIC. But Mann doesn’t anticipate that expanding to a world level because the focus of many national curling associations is strictly on winning medals at the Olympics as opposed to developing the sport at the recreational level.

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Schedule of Events Wednesday, April 17 •12 p.m., Practice ice (concludes at 3 p.m.)

•3 p.m., Registration of teams (men and women) •5 p.m., Draw #1 •8 p.m., Draw #2 Thursday, April 18 •7:30 a.m., Draw #3 •10 a.m., Draw #4 •12:30 p.m., Opening Ceremonies •1:30 p.m., Draw #5 •4 p.m., Draw #6 •6:30 p.m., No Host Bar •7 p.m., Pacific International Cup Banquet Friday, April 19 •8 a.m., Draw #7 •10:30 a.m., Draw #8 •2 p.m., Draw #9 •4:30 p.m., Draw #10 •8 p.m., Draw #11 •8:30 p.m., Friday Night Fling (music/dancing)

Saturday, April 20 •8 a.m., Draw #12 •10:30 a.m., Draw #13 •2 p.m., Draw #14 •5 p.m., Reserved for tiebreaker 1 •7:30 p.m., Delta Hotel Fun Casino Night Social •8 p.m., Reserved for tiebreaker 2 •10:30 p.m., Reserved for tiebreaker 3 Sunday, April 21 •8 a.m., Pool semifinals (2 vs 3) •10:30 a.m., Pool finals (The Dominion Championship) •1:30 p.m., Pacific International Cup finals Note: If there are no tie-breaker games, the pool semi-finals may be rescheduled from 8 a.m. Sunday to 8 p.m. Saturday.

Fans and spectators are welcome; free admission. Enjoy the hospitality, cafeteria and sports lounge of the Richmond Curling Centre.

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Comox makes history as repeat winners

by Don Fennell Sports Editor The 2012 Pacific International Cup was a historic one, as for the first time in the event’s 14-year history a team repeats as champions at the annual club curling bonspiel.

The Comox Valley women’s rink—winners of the Island North region and featuring skip Deb Goodwin, third Lonnie Schopp, second Kim Jonsson and lead Lori Ross—overcame what team members considered a slow start to outscore Washington 1 by a 9-4 count in the gold medal game Sunday at the Richmond Curling Centre.

“It amazing, I didn’t think about that,” said winning skip Goodwin of the back-to-back titles. “We

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Schuman heads up team of volunteers

were just happy to get here. It’s very surreal.”

Goodwin, who played lead on the 1987 world championship team skipped by Pat Sanders, was absent for two weeks during the regional playdowns. Schopp threw last rock in her place.

As the top B.C. team in The Dominion Curling Club Championship British Columbia portion of the PIC, Comox Valley represented the province at The Dominion Curling Club Championship in Scarborough, Ont. Chinese Taipei, skipped by Randie Shen, went 7-0 in international pool play and then added 8-4 and 5-4 playoff wins over Alaska and Peace Arch to win the men’s championship. Peace Arch, as the top B.C. team, advanced to the Dominion nationals.

by Don Fennell

“Everybody has a role that is very meaningful,” Sports Editor says Jim Schuman, who It takes a village to raise has chaired the PIC since a child, and similarly it’s its inception 14 years ago. a team of And under dedicated S c h u m a n’s volunteers guidance, the that makes participating the Pacific club curlers are Internationtrated like royal Cup go. alty and their All but two achievements members of celebrated as the original much as poscommittee sible. It’s no surin 2000 are prise then, that still involved, Schuman and JIM SCHUMAN dedicated to his committee remaking the opportunity ceive numerous complito participate in the an- ments following each PIC. nual club curling event an “That doesn’t happen in increasingly sought-after normal bonspiels,” notes honour on a global scale.

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Building a safer home

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association, CMHC and Fortis BC will host the annual Ask a Pro Renovation Seminar and Expo on Thursday May 16 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at 3250 Commercial Drive, in Vancouver.

Presentations will cover the reno and design process, RenoMark, legal issues and permits.

And in between the speaking sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to talk to renovators and suppliers face-to-face and ask them anything you like. For more info, visit gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288.

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Building a home that will work for a lifetime is about more than looking at trip hazards.

When you think about safety in your home, you probably think of aging in place. While some of those principles are good things to keep in mind, having a safer home goes far beyond installing a stair-lift or removing trip hazards. “You can have a safe home without taking away from the beauty of a home,� says David

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Rebuilding a family home for the long-term

By Maggie Calloway There is a trend, especially in the Vancouver real estate market, of families making the decision to do a full-house renovation rather than selling and buying another home.

That is certainly the case with this family and for the same reasons as many other families: they are settled in the neighbourhood, they like the schools and it’s close to work. But the house, which had been renovated by previous owners, was stuck in the 1980s. The configuration of the rooms didn’t work for the family and there was a lot of wasted space because some rooms were isolated and consequently were not used. It was time for a fresh start and a reconfiguration of the whole house so the family could utilize the space properly.

The contractor chosen for the job was Tobias Puga of Vision Built Homes. “This house is a five-bedroom suburban home, about 50

years old, which the family has lived in for seven years. It had gone through several renovations but was very dated and need a complete renovation to work for the family of four plus a nanny,� Puga says. “When we started taking the stucco down we could see where doors and windows had been patched and made to fit during a previous renovation. We took the roof off and extended the second floor to the front of the house, which added two bedrooms. We installed a 24-foot-long steel beam above the living room and made the ceiling flat and that was mirrored on the basement floor as well.�

Fifty per cent of the basement was dug down, lowered and underpinned to increase the ceiling height to just over eight feet then pushed back 10 feet to increase the size of the laundry room and media room. “Now in the basement they have a small wine room, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a media room,� Puga says. “Upstairs we switched around the kitchen from the west side to

the east side of the house ... and got rid of the French doors and opened that wall up to a 14-foot by 7-foot glass double sliders which flooded the space with light. The old kitchen space became the family room entertainment space.�

Jenny Martin of Jenny Martin Design was very much involved in designing both the new space as well as pulling together the interior design. “This project was gutted down to the bone and the clients were fantastic, they gave us full control and just said make it work and look fabulous, so it was a great experience,� Martin says. “They are still giving us feedback, saying every time they wake up they feel like they are in a W Hotel. The home has an edge and real character which they just love, so we are all so pleased they are so happy.�

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The SAFERhome Standards Society, sponsored by the Homeowner Protection Office, BC Housing, the Vancouver Resource Society and the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia, lays out a 19-point list for homebuilders and buyers to ensure that their home is built to conform to certain principles, called universal home design.

Such principles will allow developers and builders to construct homes that will stand the test of time and ensure continued safety for residents of all ages, from toddlers to senior citizens.

Among the standards are wider hallways, flush exterior thresholds and outlets that are set higher than usual.

Outlets that are placed higher on the wall mean that those with back problems will find it easier to plug in their appliances as they won’t have to bend as far to reach them.

Similarly, light switches should be placed six inches lower than usual to lessen the difference between tall and short members of the family, and prevent people having to reach for the switch. According to the SAFERhome Standards, the original height of 48 inches was to accommodate wainscoting, which is no longer a favoured design detail. Making the light switch lower also gives you the ability to switch it on or off with your elbow (depend-

ing on your height) if your hands are full; something that would be incredibly convenient when you come in with the groceries!

Wider hallways are built to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers, should the homeowner require them in the future.

A shower without a lip to step over is another requirement, to prevent people from falling when they step into the shower. Regulations over where the shower controls are located (closer to the edge instead of in the centre) is one of the 19 standards that a builder must comply with. It is also recommended that a homeowner install more than one showerhead to cater to people of differing heights. “We want these homes to be ‘forever’ homes,� Shepherd says. “Someone should be able to live there long-term.�

MLK Properties is currently selling a home in Richmond that has been built to conform with SAFERhome Standards. It is the first such home in the city. “The changes are so subtle that they’re almost invisible,� Shepherd says. “Unless you know about it, you don’t notice that the hallways are wider or the outlets are higher. But they make a huge difference.�

Shepherd notes that if a home is built to include these standards, it won’t add any cost to the homeowner because outlets, light switches and other things must still be installed.

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Great design on a budget

By Kerry Vital Great interior design doesn’t have to break the bank. Whether it’s a small change to the colour of your walls or a new piece of trendy decor, there are many ways to keep your budget intact while still having an amazing home.

“Paint is possibly the cheapest investment you can make and has the potential to be the most dramatic,” says Sheryn Calvert of Calvert Design Studio.

“It is also easy to change; pick a bold, trending colour that you love – and then change it when it’s ‘out’ or you get tired of it in a few years.”

She suggests that people who are looking to stick to their budget do some browsing in a secondhand shop, or reupholster or repurpose an item that they already have.

“Think outside of the box to create unique pieces for your home,” Calvert says. “You can also customize low-cost items. Plain white bookcase? Add some wallpaper for colour and texture.”

Being creative and doing it yourself will benefit you in non-budgetary ways.

It can also make for a great conversation piece when you tell people that you made something yourself. Calvert notes that buying a blank canvas and painting it yourself can make for a wonderful piece of art for your wall.

“Almost anything can be a piece of art or accessory if you put your mind to it,” she says.

Her final tip is to be patient.

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Integrating the home office into your space

By Maggie Calloway More and more people are either working full-time from home or bringing a significant part of their workload home plus managing the household finances, scheduling of everyone going in different directions and staying in touch with friends and relatives through social media. Whew!

For those of us who work from home a designated space is crucial. Trying to be productive when work is scattered from the dining room table to the kitchen counter does not bode well for your sanity, never mind productivity.

Aris Catevatis, Principal with Ace Integrated Systems, who specialize in wiring and installing systems in both home and corporate offices, says, “We first-of-all do a site visit to figure out the design and layout of the room and how it’s going to be used. Where is the desk going to be placed, is the television going to be used as a monitor? You can have a small monitor on your desk but you can also connect your laptop or your PC to the television for watching movies or hold a meeting where everyone needs to be able to see what’s on the screen.”

If you are doing a renovation and the room has been stripped back to the studs, this is the time to call in the experts to install the correct wiring to handle all the electronics.

It is a good idea to wire-up two or three different locations, instead of the usual one, so there is built-in flexibility. The way technology is moving at breakneck speed, it makes sense to pre-wire instead of trying to make an inadequate system expand.

For those who don’t need a designated home office the idea of having a desk and separate monitors is a thing of the past.

“Nowadays our clients integrate their current living rooms, master bedrooms, media rooms/family room, theatres and even kitchen television screens; they are now being used as offices, controlled by Control4 Remotes and in-wall touchscreens, to control the computer, television, Apple TV, media player, all from the iPhone or Android in everyone’s pocket, or they can even use an iPad or any PC tablet to control the (audio-visual) equipment and computers,” Catevatis says. “Updating files between your home computer, laptop, tablet and phone (has) never been easier. Spreadsheets, PDF files, photos and even media can be shared in seconds with programs like

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Taking the time to sit down and have a meal as a family

By Maggie Calloway The boom in farmers markets, cooking classes, wine appreciation seminars and the run on kitchenware stores plus the resurgence of the family dinner leads to the next step of wanting a dining room, more specifically a dining table, around which the family can gather.

Life-long memories are made around the dining table; it’s where the family connects with each other and where the day’s joys and sorrows are discussed. Serving dinner on the kitchen table somehow doesn’t lend itself to the importance of the occasion.

Adherents to the philosophy of Feng Shui have very strict requirements of this family room but we all want to dine in a room which welcomes us, is calm and warm with space for family and friends and has comfortable chairs. No one wants to linger at the table if they are uncomfortable; certainly not kids!

Nadine Miller and her husband Bjarne Holt, owners of home furnishing store Casa in Vancouver, are passionate about providing the dining table and chairs to enhance the home-dining experience. Holt apprenticed in his native Denmark with internationally renowned designers and craftsmen during and after attending one of the top woodworking schools in Europe. He brings over 40 years of experience and his very high standards to Casa and his fabulous bespoke dining tables and chairs.

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Customizing Customizing the the perfect perfect piece piece of of furniture furniture

By Maggie Calloway

By Maggie Calloway You have searched and searched for the You have and to searched forathe perfect piecesearched of furniture complete room perfect piece of furniture to complete a room and although you have seen many great pieces and although youright. haveSo seen many pieces they are just not what cangreat you do? they are justhaving not right.

So whatdesigned can you do?

Consider something and Consider having something designed and custom-made for you. custom-made for you.Harris & Blake Fine Metro Vancouver’s Metro Vancouver’s Harris Blakethe Fine Cabinetry Inc. can design and&make furCabinetry can design theitfurniture pieceInc. of your dreamsand so make fine that will niture piece of your dreamspassed so finedown that itand will become a family heirloom become a through family heirloom passed down and treasured the generations. treasured the generations.

Partner through Robert Blakemore graduated from RobertFurniture Blakemore graduated from ThePartner Rycotewood Centre in Oxford, The Rycotewood Furniture Centre in Oxford, which has an international reputation as international reputation as awhich centrehas of an excellence in innovative furnia centre of excellence in innovative furniture design and making, with distinction in ture design andand making, with distinction in furniture crafts associated design. After furniture crafts and associated design.

After graduating he worked under master craftsgraduating he worked under master crafts-

man Phillip Koomen. man Phillip Koomen.

Partner Andrew Harrison has Harrison an Partner equally Andrew impressive resume.has an equally impressive Harrison attended the resume.

British Harrison attended British Columbia Institute the of TechnolColumbia Institute of Technology, graduating from the Benchogy, graduating the Benchwork and Joineryfrom Program, work and Joinery Program, then apprenticed at a high-end then apprenticed at a high-end custom furniture shop under the custom furniture under the expertise of mastershop craftsmen. expertise ofHarrison master craftsmen.

Eventually created his Eventually Harrison created his own company, Architectural own company, Architectural Millwork and Design, which Millwork and Design, which was very successful. was very successful.to partner The opportunity The opportunity to partner with Blakemore presented itself withthe Blakemore presented itself and new company was born. and the new company was “We have a great meldingborn. of “We and haveexperience a great melding talents at ourof talents andAndrew experience our company. is anatexcepcompany.

Andrew is an exceptional finisher and looks after tional finisherofand after and manufacthat segment thelooks workshop that segment of the workshop and” Blakemore manufacturing and I look after the design, turing and I look after the design, ” says. “We invested quite heavily fiveBlakemore years ago says.

“We invested heavilyallows five years in machinery from quite Italy which us toago in machinery from Italy which allows us to take our designs from a computer design protake our designs from computeritdesign program directly onto thisamachine; produces gram directly onto this machine; it produces shapes and parts for us. For a small shop it shapes and investment parts for us.but Forvery a small shop it It was a huge worthwhile. was a huge investment but very worthwhile.

It has enabled us to go to the next level.” hasHarris enabled us to doesn’t go to the next level.”outlets. & Blake sell to retail Harris Blake doesn’t sell to retail outlets.

They work&directly with designers, architects Theyindividual work directly with and clients to designers, meet their architects needs. and individual clientswill to meet their needs.

“Typically a client have an idea of “Typically a client an idea of something they want,will be ithave a dining table, something they want, be it a dining table, coffee table, an entertainment unit or other coffeeWe table, an with entertainment need. meet them and unit listenortoother their need.

We meet with them and need and what they envision; I listen spendtoa their lot of need listening and whatwhich they envision; I spend a says. lot of time is key,” Blakemore time listening which is key,” Blakemore says.

If you can’t find the perfect piece in a store, you If you can’t find the perfect piece in a store, should consider having it custom-made for you you should consider having it custom-made for you to fit your style, your space and your budget. to fit your style, your space and yourSubmitted budget.photo

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“Then I have the opportunity to expose “ThentoI have the opportunity to expose them different woods and different them to different woods and different ways of approaching the design. It is a ways of approaching thegodesign.

It is a collaborative effort; we through the collaborative effort; we go through the process tweaking as we go until the cliprocess tweaking as we go until athe client is happy.

Sometimes I make model ent is happy.

Sometimes I make a model and then the wood, stains and finishes andchosen then the wood, and finishesof are based onstains the requirement are chosen based on the requirement of that particular piece. We have the capathat particular We have the capability of makingpiece. exceptional pieces of bility of making exceptional pieces of furniture in our workshop and we utilize furniture in our workshop utilize the best materials.

We only and use we North the best materials. use American materialsWe butonly what weNorth are American butbudgets what we are at also able tomaterials do is meet while also able to do is meet budgets while at the same time bringing our talents and the same to time bringing our and” expertise every project bigtalents or small. expertise to level everyofproject or small.”

This high work isbig apparent.

This high level of work is apparent.

“If a person enjoys quality and wants “If a person quality wants something veryenjoys specific, that and is very something very specific, is very possible, ” Blakemore says.that “The level of possible, Blakemore says.we“The work we”do and the care put level into aof work doesn’t we do and the care a piece change.

We we findput outinto what piece doesn’t change.

We find out what clients need and design a piece that is clients aneed andand design piece that to is within budget are avery happy within a budget and are very happy to do so.” do so.”

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Robert Blakemore at Harris & Blake Fine Cabinetry Robert at Harriscustomers & Blake Fine Cabinetry says he Blakemore enjoys introducing to new styles, says he enjoys introducing customers to new styles, different woods and a new way of approaching the different and a new way of approaching the design ofwoods the piece. design of the piece.

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