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Booze bid gets early OK despite close proximity to school Mixed reaction as city departs from practice of keeping liquor retailers far away from schools, parks

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter City council is paving the way for a new liquor store in an East Cambie shopping centre, even though its location would violate two city policies.

In a 7-1 vote Monday, council gave early approval to Pacific Land Group’s bid to open a retail liquor store in Cambie Plaza Shopping Centre at No. 5 and Cambie roads. But Coun. Chak Au said the store would be located within 500 metres of an elementary school and park—contravening policy.

“I believe that if we need to make an exception, we need to have a very strong case. In this case, I don’t see the community support is strong or overwhelming,” said Au. “I believe that very often council has been accused for making exceptions too easily.”

A public hearing is now set for January. If approved, the applicant would move a liquor store licence to 185-11700 Cambie Rd. from the Four Points Vancouver Airport Hotel at 8368 Alexandra Rd., which operates a small liquor store in its lobby.

The new location would be within 150 metres of King George Park and within 250 metres of Mitchell Elementary School. City staff contend the store is effectively separated from the park and school by No. 5 Road.

In a report to council, planner Sara Badyal noted the operator of the proposed store, the Arbuthnot Group, operates “several liquor-related businesses in a number of municipalities, has been in business since 1975, and is sensitive to the need for safety.”

“The applicant advises that staff members are strictly forbidden to make sales to intoxicated persons or to minors, and that the operator has only received one infraction notice from the (B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch) throughout its years in business.”

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Talks break down again in IKEA dispute No new talks scheduled; Teamsters encouraging Christmas shoppers to go elsewhere

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter The latest round of talks in a long-running labour dispute at IKEA have broken down, according to a spokesperson for the Swedish furniture retailer.

Representatives from IKEA and Teamsters Local 213 returned to the bargain-

ing table last week, seven months after pickets went up around the Richmond store.

But the two parties ended bargaining Monday at an impasse, according to a company statement provided by spokesperson Madeleine LöwenborgFrick.

According to the statement, “IKEA provided the union with an amended proposal that included generous automatic annual increases and that met the union’s demands on benefits eligibility and guaranteed hours.”

Teamsters Local 213 represents approximately 325 workers at the store on Jacombs Road. They’ve been out of work

since May 13.

A sticking point between the two sides is the fate of unionized employees who crossed the picket line to return to work.

The union expelled the workers, but the company insists the workers, who it says now number 35, have the right to continue working.

“IKEA respects its employees’ legal right to work, whether or not they are an actual union member and is committed to protect employees to the fullest extent of the law. It is not acceptable to the company that any employee should be terminated for returning to work,” the statement reads.

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Fire On Ice helps hockey players give back Game raises money for Feed-U-Cate, scholarship fund

by Don Fennell Sports Editor Erick Cronier clearly has captured the spirit of the season.

And Richmond, as a whole, is better for it.

Through his love of sports, particularly in the hockey community, Cronier has forged many friendships and earned considerable respect.

And being able to count on their support has enabled the likeable strength and conditioning coach of the Richmond Sockeyes to pursue another goal: to give back.

Since creating the For Others Society last year, Cronier and his friends have held two hockey fundraisers. Last May, buoyed by local Western Hockey Leaguers Carter Popoff and Brayden Low and B.C. Hockey League player Turner Popoff, a team representing the Richmond Firefighters donated half of the $4,500 raised during the game to Project Emily to assist in building a new accessible home for the de Boer family.

Then last Saturday, in a game again featuring the Firefighters and the Richmond Sockeyes Alumni, close to $10,000 was raised at Fire On Ice at the Richmond Ice Centre. The funds were divided between Feed-U-Cate, a districtwide initiative to expand breakfast programs in Richmond schools, and the Sockeyes’ scholarship fund.

“It was a lot of work, but it certainly wasn’t just myself,” said Cronier, who despite dedicating several hundred hours overseeing the organizing of the event is quick to deflect praise elsewhere.

“I believe the greatest thing a person can do is put others before oneself. The happiness I

Sockeyes alumni Dean Richards looks to score.

Doug Paterson (left) and Erick Cronier at Fire On Ice.

can bring to others just for one night is worth all the stress and sleepless nights it took to put this together,” he said. “I always remember a quote I heard from Bob Marley that I appreciate: “Live for yourself and you will live in vain, live for others and you will live again.”

Without the help of others, none of this would be possible, said Cronier.

There’s Greg Umbach, who greeted all the attendees at the door, oversaw all the accounting of funds for the event, and beyond that covered the costs for the ice, insurance and a Canucks’ tickets raffle draw.

Heather Yu spent 15 hours Friday, a day before the game and after-party, wrapping all the auction items. Then spent an additional six hours setting it up, oversaw the silent auction and mystery present auction for kids and organized the children’s visit with Santa Claus.

She also lobbied for many of the silent auction

donations and spent her own money for event supplies.

Blake Powell was in charge of the minigames and helped Yu to organize the silent auction. Tina O’Connor arranged for the referees, got many of the mystery presents and spent the evening collecting for the 50/50 draws. Luis Valdizon volunteered his time to document the event.

And while Todd Stockdale was busy rallying his fellow firefighters to the cause, even getting Alex Salameh, a Richmond firefighter, to portray Santa Claus for the first time—in the eyes of the children, at least, the star of the show—Doug Paterson and Brad Swanson were busy doing the same with the Sockeye Alumni. Both teams also contributed financially to the game, with Sockeyes’ general manger Richard Petrowsky and captain Adam Nishi encouraging all the current junior hock-

Bid to cut latest tax hike fails Tax increase a victim of ‘selffulfilling prophesy,’ councillor suggests

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter City council formally approved a 2.96 per cent tax increase Monday, but not before opponents made a final plea to soften the blow to taxpayers.

Coun. Bill McNulty couldn’t gain enough support for his motion to reduce the hike to 1.96 per cent. That would have meant $1.7 million less next year for the city’s reserve account, which funds projects such as new facilities and infrastructure replacement.

“You can throw all the water on it you want, but you’re not giving the taxpayer a break,” he told his council colleagues who voted down the lesser rate 5-3.

“I will continually stand up for the taxpayer and I believe we should give them a break.”

McNulty pointed to compounding savings from annual budget surpluses—including unspent cash from this year’s

expected surplus of $6.7 million. Casino revenue is also up, he noted. This year the city is on pace to surpass last year’s record $15.6-million take from River Rock Casino Resort.

Businesses and industry will feel a greater pinch from the tax increase, said McNulty, noting businesses pay 3.2 times the residential rate and industry pays 2.6 times.

Coun. Ken Johnston said taxpayers are facing a tough time, and he’s concerned the city’s predicted tax increases of approximately three per cent are becoming a certainty.

“It becomes a self-fulfilling prophesy that we’re just going to hit that target, and we don’t achieve anything lower than that,” he said. “(A lower tax increase) is not going to crush the reserves in my mind, but what it does do is it sends as message that we’re trying to control spending.”

Coun. Linda McPhail also backed her Richmond First colleagues. Coun. Derek Dang, who earlier also advocated for a smaller increase, was absent Monday.

Mayor Malcolm Brodie, however, came to council chambers armed with charts illustrating

Property tax increases in Richmond •2014 - 2.96% •2013 - 2.98% •2012 - 2.98% •2011 - 2.94% •2010 - 3.45% •2009 - 2.94% •2008 - 3.92% •2007 - 3.65% •2006 - 3.98%

the positive impact new taxes have on the city’s coffers. The five-term mayor voted in favour of the 2.98 per cent increase, along with Couns. Chak Au, Linda Barnes, Evelina HalseyBrandt and Harold Steves. Brodie said it’s a question of squirreling tax dollars away now or paying more in the future for facilities.

“Do you want to save as much money as possible so you’ll have it to apply to facilities, or do you want to raise taxes in the future because you’re going to be borrowing more money or you’re going to be going without facilities?” he said. “You will

never find residents coming up to members of council saying now is the time for a tax. It just won’t happen. So there’s always times we can make excuses for not putting money away.”

Raising taxes—approximately $42 more for the average homeowner—allowed council to approve a $317.2-million operating budget for 2014. Council also gave final approval Monday to the 2014 utilities budgets, which will cost homeowners up to $55 more.

Coun. Evelina Halsey-Brandt said it’s “really sexy” to enter an election year advocating for a lower tax increase, but said it’s “foolish” to fund projects by borrowing instead of saving.

“I am not willing to leave a debt for my children and grandchildren,” she said. “That’s what the federal government has done. That’s what the provincial government is doing. They borrow money and pay interest on it… Why would I want to do that at the city level when we can plan for it?”

City council did decide Monday to borrow $50 million to pay for a record $185.9-million capital plan for 2014 to take advantage of lending rates staff call “very attractive.”

ey team members to purchase tickets and participate in the event.

“This is the first time they have supported their own cause, which demonstrates great character,” said Cronier.

Feed-U-Cate creator and organizer Glenn Kishi was awed by the strong show of public support for Fire On Ice. “I certainly didn’t’ expect that much ($3,895) and really appreciate the people in the community coming out (to Fire On Ice) and supporting our cause,” said Kishi. “it’s been phenomenal. We still have work to do in getting the public to become more aware of the issue, and their option to support it, but it’s gratifying when the likes of both the Sockeye alumni and the firefighters are willing to help their community the way they have. It’s awesome of those guys.”

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No further talks set in IKEA labour dispute From Page 1 Meanwhile the union is stepping up pressure.

Teamsters are leafletting shoppers at other IKEA locations across Canada, including the Coquitlam location, whose workers are not unionized.

Teamsters Local 213 and the B.C. Federation of Labour have also teamed up to run radio ads encouraging Christmas shoppers to avoid IKEA. “This holiday, instead of IKEA, let’s shop where they respect their workers,” the ads say.

No further talks are scheduled, according to IKEA. The store remains open with reduced hours and services.

Liquor store survey finds mixed reaction From Page 1 A required neighbourhood survey found 48 per cent of 135 residents opposed the application, 42 per cent supported it and 10 per cent were neutral.

On-site polling at the shopping centre garnered much more favourable numbers for the applicant— an 80 per cent support rate—but the proposal also generated a 317-signature petition against it.

Coun. Bill McNulty, chair of council’s planning committee, said the applicant has experience in running successful retail outlets and the store could benefit the area.

“I believe that this particular establishment will be an amenity which will be positive to those who partake in this particular institution, but be of no detriment to the community,” he said. “As a matter of fact it might stimulate some other retail business in that area.”

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Notice of Public Hearing Monday, December 16, 2013 – 7 p.m.

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

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 8907 (RZ 11-586861) Location/s: 7460 Ash Street Applicant/s: Man-Chui Leung and Nora Leung Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/F)” to “Single Detached (ZS14) – South McLennan (City Centre)”, to permit development of six (6) single detached lots.

City Contact: David Johnson 604.276.4193 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 8907

2. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 7100, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9065 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9066 (RZ 12-605272) Location/s: 8451 Bridgeport Road and Surplus City Road Applicant/s: Hotel Versante Ltd. Purpose of Official Community Plan Bylaw 7100, Amendment Bylaw 9065: To amend OCP Schedule 2.10 (City Centre Area Plan): by re-designating the subject consolidated location to “Urban Centre T5 (45m)” from the existing designations of “Urban Centre T5 (45m)”, “Urban Centre T5 (35m)”, and road; and by inserting River Road between West Road and Bridgeport Road; together with related minor map and text amendments.

Purpose of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9066: To create a new “High Rise Office Commercial (ZC33) – (City Centre)” zone and rezone the subject location from “Light Industrial (IL)” to “High Rise Office Commercial (ZC33) – (City Centre)”, to permit the construction of a high rise commercial development with three towers of nine, twelve, and fourteen storey building height, a common five-storey base building, and approximately 19,882 m2 of commercial, hotel and office space.

City Contact:

Sara Badyal 604.276.4282 Planning and Development Department BYLAWS 9065 and 9066

3. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9069 (RZ 13-641189) Location/s: 3800/3820 Blundell Road Applicant/s: Khalid Hasan Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) lots.

City Contact: Cynthia Lussier 604.276.4108 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 9069

4. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9071 Location/s: City-Wide Applicant/s: City of Richmond Purpose: To add definitions for “Medical Marihuana Production Facility” and “Medical Marihuana Research and Development Facility”; To amend the definition of “Farm Business” to not allow a “Medical Marihuana Production Facility” and “Medical Marihuana Research and Development Facility” as a permitted use; To amend the definition of “Office” to exclude a “Medical Marihuana Research and

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Development Facility” as a permitted use; and To amend the Specific Use Regulations – Uses Permitted in All Zones to not allow a “Medical Marihuana Production Facility” and “Medical Marihuana Research and Development Facility” as an agricultural (secondary) use.

City Contact: Kevin Eng 604.247.4626 Planning and Development Department 5. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9077 (ZT 13-646207) Location/s: 4691 Francis Road Applicant/s: Vanlux Development Inc. Purpose: To amend the Single Detached (ZS21) - Lancelot Gate (Seafair) Zoning District to allow a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.55 to apply to the entire site.

City Contact: Edwin Lee 604.276.4121 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 9077

How to obtain further information: • By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above.

• On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www. richmond.ca/cityhall/council/agendas/hearings/2013. htm • At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning & Development Department at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing December 6, 2013 and ending December 16, 2013, or upon the conclusion of the hearing.

• By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604.276.4007 between

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Status quo for council committees City council's standing committees will head into the 2014 election year unchanged, announced Mayor Malcolm Brodie Monday.

The mayor announced annual council appointments to committees, boards and organizations without any shakeups ahead of next fall's municipal election.

Standing committee chairs: Coun. Der-

ek Dang, community safety committee; Coun. Harold Steves, parks, recreation and cultural services committee; Coun.

Bill McNulty, planning committee; and Coun. Linda Barnes, public works and transportation committee.

The mayor retains the role of chair for all-council committees of general purposes and finance.

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Richmond probes impacts of potential coal port Shipping coal, jet fuel incompatible with a salmon spawning river, says Coun. Harold Steves

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Richmond City Hall is now probing the potential local impact of a coal export terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks.

Coun. Harold Steves made the motion Monday—unanimously backed by council—ordering an analysis from city staff on contaminants that could make their way here.

“Port Metro Vancouver is attempting to convert the Fraser River and its adjacent farmland to heavy industrial use,” said Steves recently. “Shipping coal, jet fuel and oil is incompatible with a salmon spawning river. Coal dust containing lead, mercury and arsenic is incompatible with marshland habitat or the production of food on adjacent farmland. Dust in the air is incompatible with human health.”

The proposed Fraser Surrey Docks terminal would take coal by rail and then send it by barge through the South Arm of the Fraser River, past Steveston, to Texada Island. Up to eight million tonnes of coal a year could be barged there and stockpiled for transfer to ocean-going ships.

Port Metro Vancouver has not yet ruled on whether the new ter-

minal can be built, but it has been opposed by Metro Vancouver and several local cities. Chief medical health officers from Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health have also called the current environmental review inadequate, citing various flaws and insufficient consideration of potential health impacts from coal dust.

A decision on the project is expected soon after Dec. 17, when the environmental impact assessment is due.

Tomorrow (Thursday), Steves will host a town hall meeting to raise awareness of the proposal. It starts at 7 p.m. at Steveston Community Centre (4111 Moncton St.), and includes presentations from Communities and Coal activist Stephanie Smith and retired fisheries biologist Otto Langer.

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Notice of Public Hearing Monday, December 16, 2013 – 7 p.m.

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

Notice of Public Hearing continued the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing December 6, 2013 and ending December 16, 2013.

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

If you are unable to attend, you may send your

written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www. richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm • By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • By Fax: 604.278.5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/

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council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604.276.4007.

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

David Weber Director, City Clerk’s Office

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EDITORIAL: Tax increases are becoming all too predictable

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roperty taxes are going up almost three per cent next year.

Again. That’s roughly $42 for the average homeowner—although with Richmond’s fluctuating property values “average” is getting hard to define.

So expect to pay about $50 more. That’s on top of last year’s $50 hike, and the year before, and the year before, and the year before… Tax increases have become so routine at Richmond City Hall that if civic politicians charged any less—or even gave money back—this space might be blank. We’d be speechless.

Instead of finding savings from within, city hall continues to head to the trough of taxpay-

ers for nickels, nay, polymer banknotes.

No one is expecting a tax freeze or even rollback. When cities are faced with rising contract prices and outside cost pressures, that would be nearly impossible. But a quartet of Richmond councillors came up with a reasonable solution to help lighten the load for taxpayers—reducing the tax increase to 1.96 per cent.

Councillors Bill McNulty, Ken Johnston, Derek Dang and Linda McPhail stuck up for property owners at a loss as to balancing their books.

They couldn’t, however, find enough support on council to make it a reality.

Pore over any company’s books and an outsider can find savings, inefficiencies, unnecessary spending.

Proponents of tax hikes like to look elsewhere in Metro Vancouver. Richmond isn’t doing bad, they say. Our tax increases are on par or lower than other cities.

But Richmond is its own city, with its own unique challenges—and blessings. Take River Rock Casino Resort, for instance. The city is earning record revenue from this gambling den by the river. Last year, it put $15.6 million into city coffers. The number is likely to rise even higher this year. Why not instead share that wealth with taxpayers and tighten the reins on spending?

It’s time Richmond City Hall’s habit of spending becomes a little less predictable. A pleasant surprise would be welcome.

Ottawa puts on pipeline push

B.C. Views Tom Fletcher

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he federal government stepped up its sales pitch for new pipelines to the B.C. coast last week, as it prepares for the imminent release of the federal review panel’s report on the feasibility of the Enbridge Northern Gateway project.

Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver arrived in Vancouver to release an expert panel’s report on the current state of tanker safety on the West Coast. It was the first of two reports that tell the Stephen Harper government in blunt terms how steep a hill it must climb to enable energy exports to Asia.

Oliver gave a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade the following morning, where he vowed to implement one of the panel’s key recommendations. Legislation is coming to ensure that polluters, not taxpayers, must pay for any environmental damage from resource development and transport.

The panel was chaired by Gordon Houston, a former

An oil tanker in Burrard Inlet.

Prince Rupert harbourmaster and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver. Its report details the little-noticed fact that coastal waters around Victoria and Vancouver are already congested with shipping traffic, including Alaska oil tankers, and are at “very high risk” of an incident.

Of course that “very high risk” should be seen in the B.C. context, where there has never been a serious oil spill at sea in a century of continuous petroleum shipping.

The report calls for potential polluters to show they are prepared for a “worst case” discharge like the 1989 Exxon Valdez grounding in Alaska. It tells Ottawa the Canadian Coast Guard must be properly funded to serve as incident command.

Oliver recounted efforts made so far, including

annual tanker inspections, increased aerial surveillance and marine markers.

And he reminded his audience that Canada’s only energy export customer, the U.S., is about to surpass Saudi Arabia as the world’s largest petroleum producer.

The second federal report was from Doug Eyford, a lawyer who has been meeting for months with aboriginal communities in northern B.C. and Alberta.

He found, as Enbridge has reported, that many aboriginal communities are working with energy producers to get the economic activity they so desperately need. (Most urban people likely don’t believe this, because the conflict-addicted media report mostly protests.)

Eyford’s report is no whitewash either. It reminds Ottawa that B.C.’s

unresolved aboriginal title and a general lack of trust of both the energy industry and the federal government are key obstacles to the largest economic opportunity in the world today, the rise of Asia.

Eyford was dealing with the profusion of gas pipeline projects that are set to cross northern B.C., as well as the Enbridge and Kinder Morgan Canada oil proposals. The entrenched opposition is against oil, particularly heavy oil in tankers.

Politics and protesters aside, these are the facts for B.C. The prosperous provinces in Canada today are Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland, based mainly on energy development. The rest are struggling.

B.C. continues to lose skilled workers to Alberta, where oil sands develop-

ment continues to expand despite the continuing chorus of U.S.-financed misrepresentation of its environmental impact.

It’s a key moment in Canadian history. This is where we see if we can go beyond our status as a client state of the U.S. This year’s B.C. election, where pandering to urban protest backfired on the NDP, suggests a new seriousness in the public mood.

More people understand today that our comfortable modern society with free-access health care is a fragile thing. We have it better than most of the world, for now.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com Twitter:@ tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Council needs to get spending habits under control Editor: Re: 2.96% property tax increase for 2014.

For those councillors that voted against a 1.96% property tax increase for 2014 because they felt the “reserve” needed a top up—think again.

The 1% difference apparently equates to $1.74 million.

It’s reported that 2013 will provide an expected ridiculous $6.7 million surplus (over taxation) double last year’s insane surplus (over taxation). Rather than directing this money to a wish list for various department spending, council could cover the 1% “reserve” contribution for the next three years providing taxpayers with some welcome relief, but, of coarse, this logic would have a dramatic impact on this administrations huge appetite for spending.

This administration had a similar opportunity to provide taxpayer relief when the oval was in its early planning stage. The adjoining property sale brought in more than a $100-million windfall to the city. Council gave

a brief thought to eliminate the 1% top up for the year but the greedy group realized it would cut into their spending habits, so tough luck taxpayer.

This administration has consistently run surpluses (over taxation) for more than 20 years which could have easily been used to reduce the annual tax hike by 1% each year. Taxpayers should be asking if this strategy is intentional or are the bean counters just that incompetent?

A recent report advises the city is spending $3.2 million on various projects, the funding, of which, comes from a previous budget surplus (over taxation). Another two years of possible “reserve” top up.

Councillors if you don't get your spending habits under control you will have a hard time trying to convince me that you are unable to provide taxpayers with a 1% tax relief most years. Your over taxation more than covers the top up each year and should rightfully be returned to us.

L. B. Black Richmond

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Editor: This last weekend, I had the opportunity to accompany my grandchildren on their annual visit with Santa at Richmond Centre mall. Past visits to Santa have always been OK, if somewhat stressful.

This year’s experience was like no other. I was so impressed with the handling of the crowd, the time spent lining up, the efficiency in moving us through and most importantly, the entertainment for all the waiting children. Santa, as always was the highlight, but the elves that kept children interested, engaged and very entertained were stellar. Each elf that we met was unique, fun-loving and

working very hard. Juggling, storytelling, dress-up, colouring and just interacting with the children was a pleasure to see, particularly when I understand they see up to 500 children a day.

My grandchildren ultimately enjoyed the entire experience from start to finish—we can’t forget about sitting with Santa to tell him their very secret wish for Christmas, chatting with Mrs. Claus and wanting to make sure they said good bye to all the elves.

Thank you to all for a great Christmas experience.

Jane Morris Richmond

to transfer the coal from river barges to ships.

The less you handle coal the less dust you stir up.

As for the two dozen jobs that would be created in Prince Rupert rather than Surrey you would create more jobs if you open a Tim Horton’s.

Richmond is a beautiful and safe place to live and a great place to raise a family let’s keep it that way! Moving the coal through Prince Rupert is the lesser of two evils, my apologies to the folks in Prince Rupert.

Ultimately one has to ask why we are taking risks to allow an American railroad to ship Wyoming coal to Asia.

Scott Stewart Richmond

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Safer to ship coal through Prince Rupert the risks associated with second hand smoke.

I find the plan to ship coal through the most populated areas of B.C. by rail then barging it from Surrey to Texada Island, where it will be transferred from the barges to ships, an unnecessary risk to public health. If the coal were shipped directly to Prince Rupert it would pass through fewer populated areas and those areas have a lighter population density.

The Port of Prince Rupert is already handling coal and they plan to expand their facilities.

Prince Rupert is closer to Asia, by up to three days travel by ship and their port is the third deepest port in the world there by eliminated the need

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Editor: With the onset of frigid weather we should remind ourselves that if we spill antifreeze or see a spill we should clean it up as soon as possible.

Dogs and cats love the taste but it leads to a horrible, painful death, so please be vigilant so that someone wont lose their beloved pet this Christmas.

Ray Arnold Richmond

Visit to Santa at the mall was a memorable experience

Editor: The transport of coal in populated areas poses a direct risk to health.

Some studies claim a higher rate of asthma in populated areas near coal storage and transport facilities.

I understand that if you inhale coal dust most of it is trapped by the moist areas of your upper respiratory tract and expelled; however, any coal dust that makes it to your lungs is there for ever and may cause serious disease.

How much coal dust is too much? It is like asking how many cigarettes can I smoke before it gets dangerous? There was a time when we thought that only smokers were at risk from smoking, now we know

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The revised additionsto-reserve policy under consideration by the federal government would allow First Nations to propose creating new reserve land outside their traditional territories – a major change.

Representatives from the Union of B.C. Municipalities and Metro Vancouver told the Select Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs they support the addition of new reserves that are adjacent to existing ones, but not land that’s non-

contiguous or outside traditional territories.

Metro reps have before warned that the outcome could be satellite reserves—possibly established by faraway bands—that could be developed in contravention of local zoning and confound municipal planning. “We raised that issue,�

Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin said, adding he’s hopeful federal officials may yet make changes to the draft policy before finalizing it.

Daykin noted land within a municipality

that is converted to reserve status would no longer pay local property taxes or utility fees. “If it becomes commercial or industrial, the municipality loses the ability to collect property tax on a high-valued piece of property,� he said.

The House of Commons committee asked Daykin if he supported First Nations ownership of fee simple land in his city, and he said absolutely.

Daykin noted the Kwantlen band obtained an old gravel pit from the province that it’s de-

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veloping into housing, but noted it is subject to all municipal regulations and will pay taxes because it remains fee simple property. “That’s fine and I hope they make a bunch of money.�

Other issues include utility servicing—if polluting effluent from reserve property is improperly dumped into the local sewer system, the municipality or the region have no recourse.

The B.C. delegation underscored that they want to see clearer rules for consulting cities and ultimately deciding whether a proposed reserve addition proceeds.

With Daykin was Prince George Coun.

Murry Krause on behalf of UBCM and two senior administrators from Metro and UBCM. Daykin said he believes the trip to physically speak to the committee was “well worth the effort� as its members appeared to take the B.C. concerns seriously.

The additions-toreserve issue has been divisive at the Metro board.

Some mayors have raised the spectre of First Nations buying up and converting strategic land—possibly in downtown Vancouver—where businesses may then operate under looser rules and pay less in tax.

Concern has also been raised that additions-toreserve could be used to develop farmland now locked in the Agricultural Land Reserve.

Vancouver councillors have repeatedly said such fears are overblown and undermine efforts to establish productive relations with First Nations.

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Marijuana referendum petition fizzles

by Jeff Nagel Black Press The Sensible BC campaign to spark the decriminalization of marijuana in B.C. is officially up in smoke after falling short of its goal.

Pot activists got 210,000 signatures or about twothirds of the 300,000 needed – 10 per cent of voters in all 85 B.C. ridings – for their initiative petition to potentially trigger a referendum. They had aimed for a target of 450,000 to provide a buffer against disqualified signatures.

“It’s a pretty remarkable accomplishment,” Sensible BC head Dana Larsen.

“We’ve definitely demonstrated a high level of organization and support for this cause. Had we been operating under the rules of pretty much any other referendum system in the world, we would have qualified to be on the ballot.”

He said the 4,500 registered petitioners – triple the number at the start of the 90-day campaign – reached the threshold required by Elections BC in 19 electoral districts and got at least eight per cent in five more.

Successful local campaigns happened on much of Vancouver Island, the Kootenays and other parts of the Interior.

But in the vote-rich Lower Mainland that holds the most districts, marijuana advocates came up short.

They reached the 10 per cent threshold in just Vancouver-West End and Vancouver-Mount Pleasant, with no other local wins in the rest of Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley. They came closest in the three North Shore ridings with eight per cent plus.

Sensible BC aimed to compel the province to pass legislation banning police from expending any time and resources on simple marijuana possession.

Larsen said canvassers were harried in some areas by opponents and at times by calls to police as they tried to collect signatures on SkyTrain and BC Ferries.

The outcome is nowhere near the 700,000 signatures gathered by Fight HST forces en route to their winning referendum.

But Larsen argues the province must now look “very seriously” at the marijuana issue, particularly as states such as Washington and Colorado move to full pot legalization.

He says history shows even failed campaigns can have impact.

A prior initiative in 2002 pushing proportional representation got 98,000 signatures but led to a citizens assembly on electoral reform and ultimately two referendum questions on the issue.

Signatures were being delivered to Elections BC Monday and Larsen said Sensible BC will take a break over Christmas before deciding when to mount a new petition campaign, along with other forms of political engagement.

“We’re definitely going to do it again,” he said.

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n Gateway’s current production of The King and I, costume designer Carmen Alatorre is tasked with simultaneously evoking 1860s Bangkok while also defining each of the characters in the story.

Ex-warehouse worker ordered to remove workplace videos from YouTube

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter A local warehouse worker who posted nearly 100 videos on YouTube about the going’s on at his workplace, has been ordered to take them down by the B.C. Supreme Court.

William Wallace, who was fired for cause last April, posted videos entitled “...food stuffs stored with Lethal Sodium Cyanide” and “Unsafe wiring in dock plates” under his YouTube account name, “richmond guy”.

The videos, of which there are 92 according to the court ruling but only 28 remain posted on YouTube, were all uploaded within the last few weeks according to the YouTube descrip-

tions and appear to have been recorded with the full knowledge of the employees shown in the videos. As of press time Tuesday, the videos remained online.

One video shows one employee riding a lift while a second comes along for the ride.

Another shows a worker standing on a wooden pallet hoisted about five feet into the air by a forklift, and then dumping garbage into a metal trash bin.

Wallace’s former employer, Simard Westlink Inc.—which operates the warehouse at 16062 Portside Rd. at No. 8 Road and Blundell—applied to the court that Wallace be declared “in breach of a written confidentiality agreement” and that a

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According to the court ruling, one of Simard’s clients ceased conducting business with it since the videos were first posted on the website.

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Lisa A. Warren ruled that the confidentiality agreement Wallace signed is enforceable, and that he breached it by posting the recordings and allowing them to remain on the website.

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here aren’t many more enjoyable, or rewarding opportunities at Christmas than helping to spread holiday cheer—and hanging out with the jolliest and most famous elf of them all, Santa Claus.

So when the senior leadership class at R.A. McMath Secondary was invited to help launch Christmas in Steveston last week, they eagerly accepted.

And the students, all of whom dressed up as elves themselves—are still buzzing about the experience.

“It was an awesome experience and I’m thankful for this opportunity,” said Wen Huang, who spent two-and-half hours walking around the village handing out hats, coupons and chocolates.

The senior leadership class at R.A. McMath Secondary School dressed up as elves.

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A favourite at last year’s show, the Westwynds will present an evening of Christmas music: yuletide carols and a few lively gospel numbers to add to the holiday atmosphere.

Featuring Nancy Hundal, Kirk Holland and Karen Holland, the group always relish the chance to return to its choral singing roots and make music with rich vocal harmonies.

The all-ages show is set for Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Chinese Bunkhouse at Britannia Shipyards.

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Christmas in Steveston

launch Xmas in Steveston “I was surprised by the amount of people around and I would love to invite my family to come and (celebrate) next year’s festivities.�

Fellow “elf� Nicole Martin also handed out hat and coupons from local merchants, and then later accompanied Santa to the cannery.

Her biggest surprise was the popularity of the hats, which the students quickly ran out of. “I felt bad when I ran

out and kids were still asking for them,� she said. “But the highlight was getting off the boat and seeing all the kids. I almost felt famous.�

Maryam Momem said she surprised how easy it was to bring a smile to people’s faces, adding “Steveston looked great with everyone wearing a hat.�

Also volunteering as a member of the leadership class was Will Sherrett, whose leadership

skills are more commonly displayed in the gym as a member of the senior boys’ basketball team. “Extremely surprised� by the number of people in the village to help officially kick off Christmas in Steveston, he and his student colleagues were also thankful for the clear instructions and support shown by organizer Carolynne Palla. “I was very proud of them,� Palla said of

the students, who was initially put in contact with leadership teacher DiAnne Simonson while looking for volunteers. “I think it’s important we don’t forget (to include and engage) that age group. And they’ll be the next group to volunteer on their own,� Palla said. “They all showed up on dime and were wonderful.

And they all came to life (when needed). I was really impressed.�

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The measure, which took effect Dec. 2, is already drawing outrage from shoppers and has sparked a legal challenge from Canada Safeway and Thrifty Foods, both arms of the Sobeys group that offer popular loyalty card points.

The College of Pharmacists of B.C. first proposed a ban in 2012 but shelved it amid strong public opposition.

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“Patients do not expect to receive payments for other health services they receive, and drug therapy should not be the exception to that rule.�

The college hopes a points ban will result in patients choosing a pharmacy or pharmacist on their own merits, not inducements.

Some patients on Canada Safeway’s Facebook page said they may switch to closer pharmacies as a result of the ban on issuing Air Miles points for prescriptions at Safeway.

Victoria senior Randy McEwen said he doubts anyone would delay filling prescriptions for the sake of a bonus. “Most Canadians are smart enough to make rational decisions,� said McEwen, who uses prescription points to fly his children in from Edmonton. “This ban discriminates the elderly and the

chronically ill. Why would you let me collect points on gas or banking but not on prescription drugs?�

Canada Safeway and Thrifty Foods were slated to be in court Tuesday seeking an injunction.

They argue the incentives ban mainly targets larger chains and unfairly props up smaller independent pharmacies. “There is no evidence that incentives pose a risk to patient care or safety, or that they undermine the ethical conduct of pharmacists,� said the Sobeys petition in B.C. Supreme Court.

Exempted from the ban are free or discounted parking or delivery services, and payment by credit or debit cards that generate loyalty benefits.

Similar reforms have been enacted in Ontario and Quebec. B.C. has banned point awards on Pharmacare-covered prescriptions since 2011.

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An Insights West poll conducted for Black Press found 37 per cent back higher highway speed limits, while 55 per cent said they should be kept the same and five per cent would lower them.

by Jeff Nagel Black Press A new poll has found more B.C. residents support a return to photo radar than endorse higher speed limits on the province’s highways.

The Insights West poll conducted for Black Press found 37 per cent back higher highway speed limits, while 55 per cent said they should be kept the same and five per cent would lower them.

Meanwhile, 39 per cent support bringing back photo radar to help curb speeding, while 53 per cent were opposed.

The camera-equipped roadside vans automatically detected speeders and issued tickets by mail in the 1990s and were eliminated in 2001 by the incoming BC Liberal government.

The findings split sharply on gender lines, with women and older drivers much more likely to oppose higher speed limits and support photo radar speed enforcement.

Just 25 per cent of women said highway speed limits should be raised (65 per cent said they should stay the same), while 50 per cent of men were in favour of higher limits.

Among respondents aged 55 and up, 31 per cent supported higher limits, while twice as many – 62 per cent – said they shouldn’t change.

A third of men supported bringing back photo radar, while that jumped to 43 per cent among women and 48 per cent among those 55 and over – more than the 46 per cent in that age group who oppose its return.

Insights West vice-president Mario Canseco said the support for photo radar may be less about bringing back what many considered an unfair cash grab and more a reflection of frustration that other drivers break the law without being punished.

He said the results on speed limit reform show significant support for change, but added the gender gap was a surprise.

“Half of men driving out there say we’re just going too slow, we should be going a little bit faster. But they’re only supported by one in four women.”

Canseco said it appears those in favour of higher speed limits have so far been “a little bit louder” in rallying support than those worried about change.

But he suggested a measured, careful approach by the government to lift limits on selected routes may win yet majority support.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone kicked off a public review of B.C. rural highway speed limits last Friday with a series of eight regional public forums running to Jan. 24.

For details of the Rural Highway Safety and Speed Review or to register your comment, see http://engage.gov. bc.ca/safetyandspeedreview.

Stone has indicated the government may be prepared to raise speed limits on some rural highways, which are now mostly posted at 100 kilometres per hour, except for the 110 limit on the Coquihalla and parts of the Okanagan Connector.

Stone said research has shown the biggest danger are vehicles that are driving much faster or slower than the prevailing speed on the route.

Improved roads and vehicle safety are among the reasons he cites for potentially higher limits.

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The government has repeatedly said it has no plans to reintroduce photo radar.

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UCMAS is a “whole brain development program “based on Mental Math and the Abacus that boosts brainpower in children aged 4-13. Along with strengthening math skills, the UCMAS approach establishes foundational building blocks like memory, concentration and creativity and problem solving – core skills that inspire greater confidence and success in all subject areas and in life. With more than 5,000+ centers across the globe, the results of working with the ancient abacus speak for themselves.

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Science has conclusively proved that, on an average, the right brain is almost 8 times faster than the left, Unfortunately, most of the things that a child learns in his/her day to day life uses the left brain. Bringing all this together is the thousands of years old Abacus, and children are taught to use their hands to move & manipulate the beads on the counting frame while performing calculations.

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The Heist features FBI Special Agent Kate O’Hare, and Nick Fox, con artist extraordinaire, plus a whole cast of fumbling but accomplished scofflaws.

As for Fox, he’s not only clever but he’s also charming and handsome, and well…

Kate’s kind of hot for him. Which is in direct conflict with her task at hand. An ex-Navy Seal, Kate knows sixteen ways to kill a man with tweezers. “Okay, maybe she wasn’t so great with the finer points of landing a boyfriend, but she could dropkick a two-hundred pound man without breaking a sweat.” Despite her sexy good looks and FBI skills she lacks a little finesse when it comes to engaging the opposite sex.

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Nick, the master of disguise and deception has the operation all planned out, and Kate is there to play along while making sure Nick doesn’t vanish again.

Gathering together an unlikely cast of uniquely talented cohorts to pull this thing off is Nick’s specialty. Ending up with a makeup artist, an actor, a builder and a woman who can drive or pilot anything with a motor, the team leaves the U.S. and heads for a private island in Indonesia. What happens next is too crazy to spill the beans on, so you’ll just have to read the book for yourself.

And did I mention that to bankroll this whole escapade, the FBI is “tapping a secret fund made up entirely of money and assets confiscated from convicted criminals”? Yes, you heard right. And all this time you wondered what they did with that money.

To call The Heist a piece of light-hearted entertainment would be a gross understatement. It’s a gigantic hoot! It’s Evanovich on steroids. It’s just plain pure fun. Don’t miss it!

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This is a 62-year-old Broadway classic. It has a tough time competing with the many great stage musicals that have come along since then—including the more widely loved Rodgers and Hammerstein work, The Sound of Music, but it’s still a story beloved by fans for decades.

The King and I takes audiences to 19th century Siam (modern day Thailand). English widow Anna Leonowens and her young son arrive at the royal palace in Bangkok to educate the King’s many children.

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•The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids is a tablet that comes with a selection of educational functions, games and e-books. The device allows parents to decide which apps can be accessed on the device and restrict use to certain periods of time. The Galaxy Tab 3 Kids boasts a seveninch screen and will run Android 4.1 or Jelly Bean. The front and rear facing cameras are considerably lower in quality than Samsung’s previous products, down to 3-megapixels and 1.3-megapixels, respectively.

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The screen is just five inches in size, and the tablet comes packed with interactive ebooks, learning games and other creative tools. It also has a modest price tag for a child’s first foray into the world of tablets.

•The LeapFrog Leappad Ultra is a kid’s learning tablet designed for children between the ages of four and nine. It comes with a seven-inch screen, Wi-Fi with kidsafe Web access and the ability to connect to a library of more than 800 educatorapproved apps, books and more.

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According to a Fall 2012 report by the Media Technology Monitor, an estimated 26 percent of the Canadian population has a tablet, more than twice the amount of tablet owners just a year earlier.

As tablets become the device of choice, many different manufacturers have entered the tablet market, and children have begun to ask for tablets for holiday gifts, leaving parents wondering if their children are responsible enough to own a tablet that may cost several hundreds of dollars.

Price-wary parents should realize that tablet prices vary greatly depending on the device. But a growing number of childfriendly tablets have entered the market, and such devices are designed to be more durable for children who have a tendency to drop and destroy things. Those on the fence about whether or not to purchase a tablet for a child can consider these options.

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•The nabi is an Android tablet that is geared entirely toward kids. The nabi comes in several different incarnations (nabi Jr., nabi 2 and nabi XD) depending on the age of the child and the desired features. In July of 2013, Fushu, Inc., creator of the nabi tablet, was received the “Best Tablet 2013: For Kids” award from Laptop magazine for its nabi 2 device.

•The Amazon Kindle Fire is quickly becoming a go-to option for parents interested in acclimating their children to a tablet. Less than half of the price of its biggest competitor, the Kindle Fire still allows kids to access a bevy of features.

Music, movies and Amazon’s ever-growing trove of e-books are just some of the features that make the Kindle Fire a popular choice.

•Though small, the iPad mini has all of the features of a larger iPad but in a more kid-friendly size. Many parents prefer the iPad mini for their children because they have Apple products and appreciate being able to share with their kids apps and information among all of the devices.

Determining if a child is ready for a tablet is a difficult decision for parents, who must assess how well the child handles responsibility, toys and electronics in the home. Adults may opt for a more durable, less expensive tablet as an introduction to tablets for children and then gravitate toward more “adult” options as their children prove they can be responsible with the device.

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The holiday season encompasses several weeks of frenetic activity, as men and women look to juggle abnormally busy social schedules with holiday shopping.

While you might not be able to add hours to the day, there are certain measures anyone can take to make the hustle and bustle of the holiday season more efficient.

Shopping swallows up a significant amount of time come the holiday season. According to the latest Consumer Reports Holiday Shopping Poll, the average person will spend 15 hours shopping for presents. Women tend to spend twice as long as men in stores and online, with women logging 20 hours of holiday shopping compared to the 10 hours the average male spends shopping for holiday gifts. Making the most of holiday shopping trips can free up moments and reduce overall stress during the holidays.

•Condense your gift list. How much time you spend on holiday shopping depends largely on the number of people on your gift list. Shortening that list can save time and money. This may be the year for adults to collectively decide to forego exchanging gifts in lieu of devoting more funds toward gifts for youngsters. Distant friends may no longer need to feel obligated to buy presents for one another.

Opting to do a “Secret Santa” or another grab-bag style gift exchange can reduce the number of gifts you need to buy, saving time along the way. Keep a spreadsheet of your shopping list stored on your computer or smartphone so it can be easily modified year-to-year.

•Create a shopping strategy. Organize your shopping list into certain categories. Then match up those categories according to the stores that cater to these items. For example, if your list mentions bedding for a new college student’s dorm room, curtains for an aunt and a set of beach towels for a friend who will be doing some post-holiday travel, group these purchases together and head to a bedand-bath store. Such a plan in place can greatly cut down on your time spent shopping.

•Shop off-hours. Consumer Reports says shoppers expect to wait in store check-out lines for an average of 3.5 to 4 hours this holiday season.

Avoiding such situations can save you a significant amount of time, so shop during off-peak hours when you won’t be elbow-to-elbow with fellow shoppers. Take advantage of stores’ extended hours and shop later in the evening, when parents and their children will likely be preparing for bed and not waiting in line at the mall. Some retailers entice shoppers with early bird specials and open their doors very early, so shoppers looking to save time can make an effort to be the first person at the door when the store opens. If you must shop during a lunch hour, shop online where crowds are never a concern.

•Split up the shopping. Spouses, family members and even friends can pool their shopping time and help others by tackling some of their purchases. Dividing the work shortens the time spent in stores, and a third party may have a keen eye to a deal or a unique gift when he or she is emotionally removed from the purchase.

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Don’t Drink and Drive Operation Red Nose gets you home safe The volunteers at Operation Red Nose will be out in force this holiday season to ensure Richmond and Delta’s roads are safe and free of drunk drivers.

Volunteers from Operation Red Nose will pick you up and drive you home in your own car. The service is provided by donation, and since 2002, the Delta Gymnastics Society has been the local host.

With the province-wide Counterattack program in full swing, those who do opt to drive run the risk of

losing their licence, their car, facing fines or even jail time.

The local chapter has provided close to 4,700 rides to people and their vehicles since 2002.

With an average three people per vehicle, this equates to about 14,000 people benefiting from the program.

To learn more about Operation Red Nose, see www.operationred nosedelta.com or call 604-943-0460.

This year, rides will be offered Dec. 13, 14, 20, 21, and New Year’s Eve.

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Police share stories of impaired drivers in B.C. Police officers often deal with the aftermath of horrible crashes, and the impact those crashes have on grieving loved ones. Whether it is a fatal or serious injury collision the life altering consequences to the families involved is immeasurable. What is missed by the impaired driver is the lifelong burden that families will have to endure as the result of their stupid and irresponsible decision.

“We don’t call these accidents,” says Cpl. Robert McDonald, spokesperson for RCMP Traffic Services.

“There’s nothing accidental when someone makes the decision to get behind the wheel when they are impaired.”

Sadly too many people in this province still don’t grasp the gravity of impaired driving. That’s the conclusion of the BC RCMP Traffic members, who recently shared true stories of impaired drivers they have dealt with during their careers.

“We hope that by sharing these alarming stories, early in the Counter Attack season, will provide an extra incentive for people to find alternate ways of getting home, such as public transit, cabs or a designated driver,” McDonald said. “Please, take time to consider your actions. You don’t want to be on this list next year, or worse, on the list of people that have killed or seriously injured someone as the result of being impaired.

•In possession of all his ‘facilities.’ The suspect’s defense lawyer in an impaired driving trial asked a traffic police officer who was testifying in a packed courtroom, if he’d provided his client with an opportunity to use the facilities. When the police officer tried to be discreet in his answer, the judge instead instructed him to offer a full description. The police officer then described how the defendant had to use the wall to steady himself, but swayed so much that he urinated on two different urinals and the wall. When the laughter in the courtroom died down the defense lawyer simply said, “No more questions your honour.”

•Should have listened to his wife. A traffic team was working on a roadblock on Lougheed Highway.

A van pulled up with a male driver, who smelled of liquor. The driver blew a FAIL on an screening device test.. As the traffic officer was explaining the process to the driver, a woman in a taxi claiming to be his wife showed up. However, the man was alone in his van, and had not made any calls while police were dealing with him. The mystery was solved when the woman

told the traffic officer she had been with her husband at a party. She then said to her husband, “I told you that you had drunk too much, and to take the taxi with me!”

•Burning up. One recent Halloween night in the Lower Mainland, a driver sat intoxicated in his car, while his vehicle’s engine burned. The public tried to help him before police showed up, but the driver was too intoxicated to realize the danger and refused to exit his car. Members of the public stepped in – at their own risk, to pull the driver from the vehicle.

When police arrived the driver was too intoxicated to blow. Nonetheless he was charged with care and control of a motor vehicle while Impaired, and the public who assisted him were given a police commendation.

•Is this the highway? A constable was sitting in his marked police car pulled over on the shoulder of Hwy. 99, north of Squamish. A vehicle pulled up beside him in the slow lane, and the driver stopped, rolled down her passenger window, asked the constable where the highway was. The constable asked her to pull in front of his police car, and the driver again asked where the highway was, and stated she was trying to get from Vancouver to Squamish. She had just driven more than 20 kilometres northbound on the highway, looking for the highway, and a town she had already passed.

• Warning didn’t do much. A male driver pulled up to a roadblock, and was cocky and nonchalant about the check, despite having the odor of liquor on his breath. Police administered an breath test, and the driver blew a FAIL. The driver was then offered a second test, and blew a second FAIL. Upon learning about the FAIL results (seizing driver’s license, 90-day driving prohibition, vehicle impoundment) the driver became very irate, and let loose with a barrage of insults. The last thing he said before getting in his taxi was that he was going to fight the IRP and win.

His reason—apparently last week he had also been drinking, but had only blown a WARN. As it transpired, he had been issued a three day driving prohibition just six days earlier by another member of the same Traffic team.

Across B.C. the RCMP will be out in full force at Counter Attack road checks this holiday season, looking for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Police encourage everyone to make a plan before they head out to holiday festivities.

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Connaught skaters solid at Skate Canada Challenge Connaught skaters Mitchell Gordon and Larykn Austman made strong debuts as senior athletes at the Skate Canada Challenge held over the weekend in Regina.

Gordon placed sixth in the senior men’s category with a short program score of 63.54 and a free program score of 113.51.

Austman was eighth in the senior ladies’ category with a score of 46.95 in the short program and 81.70 in the free event.

Other Connaught skaters’ results were as follows: •Garrett Gosselin, representing Saskatchewan, 11th in senior men’s (short program 57.83 and free program 102.48); •Jairus Godfrey, representing Prince Ed-

ward Island, 26th in senior men’s (short program 33.41 and free program 61.54); Shawn Cuevas, 15th in junior men’s (short program 44.90 and free program 79.29); •Kurtis Schreiber, 10th in novice men’s (short program 29.17 and free program 62.77); and •Elvie Carroll, 26th in novice ladies (short program 24.75 and free program 40.87).

Richmond’s Kurtis Hori placed 21st in senior men’s (short program 48.86 and free program 70.81), while former Richmondite Nam Nguyen, now representing Ontario, placed third in senior men’s.

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GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE The Lingyen Mountain Temple invites you to support the Richmond Food Bank this holiday season. You can also view our proposed expansion plans.

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Alder made 43 saves and earned first-star honours as Richmond won its 14th game of the Pacific Junior Hockey League season, doubling the Abbotsford Pilots 4-2 at Minoru Arena.

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Richmond took a 3-1 lead into the third period on second period tallies by Liam Lawson (his 11th of the season) and Dominic Centis. Wesley’s second goal of the game (his 13th of the campaign) midway through the third period capped the Richmond scoring.

The Sockeyes (third in the Tom Shaw Conference at 14-4-2-3 with three games in hand on both firstplace Delta Ice Hawks and secondplace North Vancouver Wolf Pack) are scheduled to host the Port Moody Panthers (6-19-2-1) at 7 pm this Thursday at Minoru Arena.

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Colts face former mentor for first time at Telus Classic time last Wednesday to tip off the Telus Basketball Classic, losing the high school boys’ game 87-78 to St. George’s Saints.

“We battled pretty hard in a very entertaining game,” said Colts’ coach Les Brown, who played for the Colts under Disbrow in the 1990s.

Richmond went on to play Sentinel Spartans on Thursday, but were unable to match the effort

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or energy they showed against St. George’s and lost 69-53 to a team Brown believes they should have been more competitive with.

Richmond captain David Yap received a scholarship from the tournament recognizing excellence in basketball, academics and volunteerism. The Colts were also selected as the most sportsmanlike team.

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Ravens’ tip off fundraiser for Phillipines A.R. MacNeill Ravens will tip off their home basketball schedule Wednesday with heavy hearts.

The Ravens are dedicating their junior girls’ game versus J.N. Burnett Breakers (3:30 pm) and senior girls’ (5:45 pm) and senior

boys’ games (7:30 pm) versus Steveston-London Sharks to Power for a Stronger Tomorrow, a fundraiser for victims of the recent typhoon in the Phillipines.

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5611 Oliver Drive $679,000

#206 - 2175 Salal Drive $539,000

Fabulous South-West unit at “Woodridge Estates” Bright and Spacious plan. Nicely updated with real wood floors, new tile in bathroom.

Overlooking quiet and green courtyard, has 2 skylights, in suite laundry and walking distances to all amenities. Has outside hallways & open decks on the top floor. Complex has maintained very well in recent years with beautiful gardens and trees. Offers on site management.

Great property to invest in. Rentals OK!

Bright East facing 2 bedroom condo, gourmet kitchen, gas range & fireplace (gas included in maintenance fee) new flooring. Large covered deck & large bedrooms. Impressive design & built with rain screened technology. The Savona is one of the best buildings in the Arbutus Walk area. Enjoy Kits living at it’s best!!! Close to Burnett High School, shopping & transit. Must see!!!

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#306 - 9300 Glenacres Drive $199,000

“BEAUTIFUL BRIGHT & SPACIOUS” 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath townhouse. South-West corner unit overlooking green garden Private, quiet and central location. Completely renovated with brand new kitchen featuring new cabinet, granite counter-top, vanity, tile flooring. New laminate flooring, new doors, light fixtures and all fresh paint. Electric F/P. Excellent floor plan, 2 parking spot. Great complex has new roof and offers outdoor pool, hot tub & recreation centre.

Top floor unit in Sharon Gardens featuring 1 bedroom, 1 bath with new paint through out the unit and new floorings in bedroom. Very well maintained building with amenities such as outdoor pool, guest suite, bike storage, attached workshop and much more!!! Close to schools and transportation.

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Location of Proposed Development: The Affected Development Sites are: - Bridge Street: 7120, 7140, 7160, 7180, 7200, 7220, 7240 and 7260 - No 4 Road: 7211, 7195, 7211 and 7231

Backing westerly towards Agricultural Land Reserve, fabulous nature outlook. Beautiful 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath family home in the Hamilton sub area. Huge enclosed sun room off the kitchen and family room (not included in square footage).

New updates include hardwood floors up & down and new paint though out! Other updates include, new roof, new garage door & new kitchen countertops.

Project Details: - The Project Rezoning Reference is RZ 12-605038 - The project will require amendments to the South McLennan Sub-Area Plan and Zoning Bylaw - A Public Hearing will be required before the project is approved.

- The public survey findings will be presented to Council as part of the rezoning application.

- The proposed project involves the above 12 properties (e.g., over 5.5 acres), existing houses that are not currently occupied, and consolidating and re-subdividing properties.

6700 No. 1 Road $499,000 Good investment in this 1/2 duplex rancher style living. Big back yard (better than townhouse living).

Future subdividing potential. Close to school, transit and Terra Nova shopping. Bring upgrade ideas.

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GARLAND, Pearl Fay (Mason) Born February 15, 1933 in Tisdal, Saskatchewan passed away suddenly at her Richmond home on December 3, 2013 at the age of 80.

She was predeceased by her son Russ, sister Mickey & brothers Willie, Len & Mel. She will be sadly missed by her children Bryan & Melony, daughter-in-Law Julie, grandchildren Sabrina & Shane, sisters Kay, Shirley, Rosie, brother-in-Laws Stan (Rosie) & Nick (Mickey) and her many nieces & nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at 11:00 am, Trinity Lutheran Church, 7100 Granville Avenue, Richmond, BC. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Richmond Food Bank or The Empty Stocking Fund would be appreciated.

Pearl will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all those whose lives she touched with her kind and loving heart.

Georgina died peacefully, at age 76, in the early morning hours of December 5 in Richmond, BC, surrounded in love by her husband and daughters. Georgina leaves behind her husband Ernie, daughters Janice (Neil), Jennifer (Garry) and Tamara (Dave) and her beloved grandchildren Adam, Ainsley, Ryan, Colin, Duncan, Emma and Owen, brother Bruce (Joan) as well as many family and friends who adored her.

Georgina lived a life full of family, friends, music and a wonderful teaching career.

Ernie and Georgina enjoyed a lovely retirement together with winters spent in Sun City, Arizona.

Georgina Claire Mitchell was born in Prince Rupert, moved to Vancouver to attend UBC, met Ernie and married on June 30, 1959. Ernie and Georgina settled in Richmond, serving the community and raising their family. Georgina taught primary grades and music in the Richmond School District and was active in the Richmond Singers, involved in her church, with the Girl Guides of Canada and with Betty Tufts Dance Studio.

Georgina enjoyed playing the piano and organ, singing, reading and later in life, took up the sport of golf, scoring an elusive hole-in-one.

Georgina’s kindness to others and calmness in difficult situations will be remembered by all who knew her. She touched many peoples’ lives and hearts and will be dearly missed.

A service to honour Georgina’s life will be held on Thursday, December 12 at 2:00pm at Richmond Presbyterian Church.

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FARM WORKERS Richmond Country Farms

is now accepting applications for full time Seasonal Farm Labourers. 21 positions avail.

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April 11, 1930 - December 1, 2013 She flew up to heaven on the wings of angels By the clouds and stars and passed where no one sees.

And she walks with Jesus and her loved ones waiting And I know she is smiling saying “don’t worry ‘bout me” There are things that we don’t want to happen but have to accept, things we don’t want to know but have to learn, and people we can’t live without but have to let go.

On Dec 1st 2013, Marie, our beloved mother, quietly transcended from this world surrounded by our love.

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HD MECHANIC. Noble Tractor & Equip. is seeking a Journeyman or 4th year apprentice Service Technician for our Armstrong location. A self-starter with Ag tech background is desired. Interested candidates send resume to: nobletractor@telus.net, or mail: Noble Tractor & Equip, 4193 Noble Rd, Armstrong, BC V0E 1B4, fax: 250-546-3165 JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience.

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Mom was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan on April 11, 1930, the youngest child and only daughter of Michael and Lena Zaleski, with four older brothers, Joe, Walter, Ed, and John, all predeceasing her.

She was raised by her widowed Ukrainian mother on a small farm during the Depression. They were very poor, patched, but clean, and there she learned the truly important thing in life, the love and strength of family. In Saskatoon, she married her soul mate of 54 years, our father, Les Dewey. They moved to Richmond BC in 1960 and lived a rich, full life. She worked at the No. 1 Rd. Safeway for 26 years as a cashier, a clerk, and for the last several years as their florist. Mom was an extremely gentle loving person, touching the lives of many people with her kind spirit. When Dad became ill in 2000 she dedicated her time to him and all at the Richmond Dialysis Unit. She accompanied him for 9 years as a tireless volunteer with a smile, a coffee, and a caring ear, cheerful decorations, and hostess to many Christmas parties and her famous Hawaiian Luaus. She brought joy and some normalcy to those facing huge life challenges. Her arms were always loving and wide. She was, creative, loved music, flowers, and always enjoyed a good joke. She was predeceased by Les on Mar 21 2009 and survived by her daughters Starlyn (Doug), Sarena (Michael), grandchildren Kevin (Gemma) Matthew, Dan, Brian, Michael, Jeffrey, Nicole and great grandson Cody. We are so blessed that she was ours.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Dec 14, 2013 at 12 noon at Ocean View Funeral Home, 4000 Imperial St., Burnaby. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the B.C. Kidney Foundation.

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Community Worship UNITED

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA St. Alban

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REFORMED CHURCH (RCA)

Family Christmas Service 10:00am December 22 Christmas Eve Service 7:30pm December 24 Minister: Rev. Stuart W. Appenheimer, B.A., M.Div. Brighouse Pre-school:604-272-2480 • Brighouse UC Day Care: 604-278-8469

Fujian Evangelical Church

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

welcomes you to Sunday Worship Services

CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH

English Services: 9:00 & 10:45 a.m.

Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m.

Minnanese Service: 10:45 a.m.

www.cccc-richmondbc.com COME AND JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION! Worship Service 12:20 p.m.

Sunday School 2:00 p.m.

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

TREE SERVICES

Sunday December 22nd 10:00 am Logos Children’s Christmas Play; Followed by Potluck Lunch and Carol Sing

Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church

Broadmoor Baptist Church

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7111 No. 2 Road, 604-277-5410 www.richpres.com Rev. Frances Savill, Minister

Rev. Dr. Warren McKinnon

BAPTIST

RUBBISH REMOVAL

Christmas Services

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

Christmas Eve candle-light service on December 24th at 7:00pm.

Theme: “Jesus’ Birth and Our Birth-Stories”

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

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Richmond Presbyterian Church

Richmond United Church 8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622

St. Anne’s - Steveston Anglican Church

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PRESBYTERIAN

STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Please join us at 10am Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 for Worship Service and Sunday School Christmas Eve Service 7pm 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church

To Advertise in the Community Worship page Call Geetu at 604-575-5304 or Armin at 604-575-5303

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

477

PETS

627

HOMES WANTED

736

HOMES FOR RENT

810

845

AUTO FINANCING

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

TREE PRUNING Best done in Dec. or Jan. while dormant for optimal health!

• Tree Trimming • Christmas Lights Installation • Snow Removal

604-787-5915 www.treeworksonline.ca

PETS

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

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PETS

Blue Italian Mastiff & Matiff/Boxer X pups, ready for good homes, view parents, vet checked/1st shots, $500. Text to view (604)819-2697 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CHIHUAHUAS, tiny tea cups, ready to go now, 2 males. $650. Call 604794-7347 GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

367C

LAB GERMAN Shepherd Rottie pup, male, 12 wks old, vet check, $495; Call 604-864-1004.

SNOWCLEARING

SALTING

- Sidewalks, Driveways, Parking Lots. 24/7. Call John 604-802-9033

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PET SERVICES

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REVIEW

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

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PET SERVICES

OF PET THE WEEK

“PRINCE” NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!

“PRINCE, ID# 304116, LIONHEAD CROSS RABBIT, MALE, 11 MONTHS” Prince is an adorable rabbit with the coolest and most incredible hairstyle! He is curious and would come greet visitors to his pen. He is gentle and loves to be pet. Come check out this unique looking cutie soon!

5400 MINORU BLVD • 604.276.2477

TOY POODLE PUP 7 weeks old.

Male, white with black markings $700. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

520

BURIAL PLOTS

FOREST Lawn, West summit. $16,000. Selling 1 Dbl depth Ground Burial Plot, (holds 2 coffins & 2 urns) Includes 1 Open/close fee ($1600) 604-789-3999 hounds21@shaw.ca

536

CANWEST FARMS. Frozen blueberries available. $1.40/lb. Call (604)244-0488 or 604-728-5258

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GARAGE SALES

HUGE MOVING SALE Dec 6 - 20th (each day from 2-4pm) 604-644-8797, 5571 Clearwater Dr. STEVESTON,

MOVING SALE. Sat. & Sun. Dec 14 & 15, 10am - 3pm.

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SPCA

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

Difficulty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk! www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

560

MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDING...”THE BIG YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 20X22 $4,259. 25X24 $4,684. 30X34 $6,895. 35X36 $9,190. 40X48 $12,526. 47X70 $17,200. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

FOR SALE. My Piano accordion collection of 16 piano accordions.

Priced from $190. to $1500.

(604)853-7773

750

SUITES, LOWER #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

Steveston- 1 bdrm suite, $850/m includes all utilities, internet, cable, suitable for 1 person. NP/NS. Available Jan.01 604-780-6729

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

BEDRM & DEN 604-241-7019. $900/month. Colonial Dr. Rmd. No pets Jan. 1 RICHMOND: 7297 Moffatt Rd. 1 bdrm. $840/m inc h. water, outdoor pool, spa, hot-tub. n/s, n/p. Avail. now. 1 yr lease. 604-808-8961 RICHMOND Park Towers apt. 2 bdrm, 2/baths.

10th floor. $1475/mo, 1200 sq ft. Avail Jan 1.

NS/NP. Age 19+. 604-273-5558

#112-11675 7th Ave.

Buzzer 0112.

Antique d/r suite, antique mirrors, Belgium rug, 2 matching loveseats, daybed, wooden chest, lamps, hshld, lots more.

WEST RICHMOND. Spac. 4 bdrm upper w/priv 1 bdrm ste down.

W/W, 6 appls, garage, fenced. Avail Nov 1. N/P. $1795. 604-833-2103

REAL ESTATE

FOOD PRODUCTS

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 5431 NO. 3 RD 604.276.2254 & 10151 NO. 3 RD Richlea Square 604.241.7586

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

CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

VIAGRA 100mg or CIALIS 20mg.

Generic. 40 tabs + 10 FREE all for $99 including FREE SHIPPING. Discreet, Fast Shipping. 888-8360780 or metromeds.net

TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100

SPCA Thriftmart

P/B GERMAN ROTTWEILERS 3 female pups. Vet ✓. Ready to go. $500/each. 778-899-3326

751

SUITES, UPPER

GRANVILLE/RAILWAY; 3 Bdrm up, NP/NS. Avail $1450 +60% util. 604616-3250 jasbhopal66@msn.com

752

TOWNHOUSES

RICHMOND

736

QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located

HOMES FOR RENT

4900 Foxglove Crescent- Nice 3 level split, 4 bedroom, 3 bath, NS/NP, $1990/m Available Now! C21 Prudential 604.889.2470

jsarowa@shaw.ca or 604-897-1546

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

Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call (604) 841-2665

SOUTH SURREY Short Term or Long term

Sold Your House?

Downsizing?

Renovating?

Just bring Your Clothes.

2007 MERCEDES. A luxury car like no other. This fully loaded Mercedes S550 4-Matic S class.

Premium and comfort package includes - navigation, voice command, heated and cooled seats, power rear shades and blinds, premium sound system, panoramic roofs both front and rear.

Absolutely has it all. Very clean inside and out. No accidents.

150,000 km.

Asking $29,500 OBO. Contact me via email for further information at:

810

Fully Furnished & Equipped Like New Townhouse. Only 3 years old. Immaculate Deluxe, 2 bdrm. + Rec. Room/Office + 2 Full Bath T/House. Flr. to ceiling storage + storage rm. in garage.

6 s/s appli. d/w, w/d, Garburator.

Crown Mouldings, 9ft. ceilings, H/W laminate flooring and slate tile. Gas F/P & Alarm. 1 car garage parking. Covered patio lower & outdoor patio upper.

Amenities room incls. full gym, outdoor hot tub & pool. Walk to Morgan Heights shopping.

NO Smoking inside & NO Pets! $2350/month. Available March 1.

2008 HONDA CIVIC EXL - 2 dr 5 spd. Fully loaded. Silver. 50,000 kms. $8450/firm. (604)538-4883

AUTO FINANCING SCRAP CAR REMOVAL CASH FOR X-MAS CASH for all Vehicles FREE Towing QUICK Service ALWAYS Available 778-865-5454 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Ian Macdonald are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor, W. D. Macdonald at the following address on or before January 2, 2014, after which date the executor and executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice.

W.D.Macdonald 6331 Dover Road, Richmond, BC V7C 3K9

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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604.488.9161

Notice to Creditors and Others The Estate of Ian Douglas Macdonald

Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of Roberta Louise Shelby, formerly of #419 6233 London Rd.,Richmond, BC V7E3S3, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o Brian Shelby, #25 15288 36th Ave.,Surrey,BC V3S0S6 on or before January 24, 2014, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Brian Shelby, Executor.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

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Fair Trade Fair at St. Alban Anglican Church

Betty Heinrichs and Lois Atagi.

Vicky Dabbs and Michael Jarman.

Richmond Kairos Ecumenical Justice Committee members Orval Chapman, Deneanne Quamme, Don Mackenzie, chairperson Cecilia Hudeck, Rev. Margaret Cornish and Rev. Yoko Kihara.

Gifts with an extra special purpose

Mary Fontaine and Ruth Adams from Hummingbird Ministries.

Around Town Amanda Oye

Around a dozen vendors came out to sell a variety of items that they had purchased at fair prices from places around the world, including Uganda and the Philippines.

Products sold at the annual fair included chocolate, coffee, jewelry, and ornaments.

Atticus and Jon Gifford.

“[The fair] gives people an opportunity to get some Christmas business,” said Orval Chapman, Richmond Kairos committee member.

As for shoppers, it gives them a chance “to get some nice Christmas presents,” he said.

Many of those whose

products the vendors have purchased to sell are living in developing countries.

For them, it means “a chance to support their families,” said Hudeck.

Local organizations including The Sharing Farm, came out to the fair as well to sell local products.

There was also a small café set up at the event, which sold coffee, muffins and other treats.

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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ifts with an extra special purpose were purchased at the Richmond Kairos Ecumenical Justice Committee’s Fair Trade Fair at St. Alban Anglican Church last Saturday.

Laura Gibson and Susan Engelman from Ten Thousand Villages .

“We look forward to putting the fair on every year,” said Cecilia Hudeck, Richmond Kairos Ecumenical Justice Committee chairperson. “The whole idea is that people who are vendors bring in crafts from other countries.”

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Jose Marimb and Manuela Xuncax played the marimba.

COPPERSMITH PLAZA (across from Canadian Tire) 11380 Steveston Hwy, Richmond

(604) 204-0511

Happy togetherr

FRANCIS RD @ GILBERT #120 - 7020 Francis Rd. Richmond, BC V6Y 1A2

LOOK FOR OUR FLYER IN TODAY’S PAPER!

(604) 204-0707

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Gift Certificates Available!

6’-7’ Cultured Douglas Fir

SPECIAL!

Reg. $34.99

$

97

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We have Nobles, Grannd Firs, and Charlie Browns Still a Great Selection of Wreaths, Rope, Boughs & Holly

Purchase $25 of Christmas Merchandise & Receive

%

Premium Poinsettias

40 OFF

6” QUALITY POINSETTIAS REG. $11.99

$ 97

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WOW!

Regular Priced Items Excludes Live Christmas Products

All Merchandise in store now

Including: fertilizers, pesticides, hoses, Crocs, Fountains, Gnomes, and much much more.

Excluding: Live Christmas items, tropicals, Indoor flowering, Amaryllis bulbs, Peat moss or soils, sand or bark

EACH H

%

40

OFF (regular prices)

50% OFF

50% OFF

50% OFF

2012 Landscape Pottery

All Plastic Pots

All Garden Tools

(Regular Price)

(Regular Price)

(Regular Price)

Including hand trowel rakes etc

%

%

%

50 OFF

50 OFF

50 OFF

Solar Lanterns

All Garden Mushroom Garden Ornaments

Trees and Shrubs

(Regular Price)

(Regular Price)

(Regular Price)

Excluding Christmas Trees

SELECTED CHRISTMAS ITEMS 50% COLOUR SPOT

#4 RD & STEVESTON HWY HOLIDAY HOURS

Monday-Saturday 9-8 Sunday 9-6

These prices also in effect at 71st and Granville Store, Vancouver

OFF Regular Price

BULBS

50%

HOME & GARDEN

OFF

ALDERBRIDGE WAY @ MINORU BLVD HOLIDAY HOURS

PLANTLAND Fa Family Fa Owned & Operated Since 1966

Thursday – Friday 9-7 Saturday 9-6 Sunday 10-6 Monday – Wednesday 9-6

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