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nichameleon photo via Flickr Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, one of eight UNESCO World Heritage List sites in Canada. The town is known as the best surviving example of a planned British colonial settlement in North America.

Richard Lam photo Steveston would join heritage ranks that include the Great Wall of China and Lunenburg, Nova Scotia if a bid to add the fishing village to UNESCO’s World Heritage List succeeds.

World heritage status eyed for Steveston Advocates say UNESCO would offer new protection for fishing village

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter There are 981 around the world, and just 17 in Canada.

Now city officials are probing the possibility of Steveston Village joining the United Nations’ World Heritage List.

Steveston resident Loren Slye, who lobbed the idea at

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“We have to protect—for our children—the community, the environment and heritage aspects that we have.

UNESCO would help do that,” said Slye, 64.

The list, maintained by

a United Nations agency known as UNESCO, or United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is a collection of places around the world with cultural or natural significance.

Globally it includes the Egyptian Pyramids, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and the Great Wall of China.

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Brodie Guy photo via Flickr Remains of totem poles illustrate the Haida people’s art and way of life in SGang Gwaay, B.C.’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site.

World Heritage List sites in Canada Cultural •Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (1981) •Historic District of Old Québec (1985) •Landscape of Grand Pré (2012) •L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site (1978) •Old Town Lunenburg (1995) •Red Bay Basque Whaling Station (2013) •Rideau Canal (2007) •SGang Gwaay (1981) Natural •Canadian Rocky Mountain Parks (1984) •Dinosaur Provincial Park (1979) •Gros Morne National Park (1987) •Joggins Fossil Cliffs (2008) •Kluane / Wrangell-St. Elias / Glacier Bay / TatshenshiniAlsek (1979) •Miguasha National Park (1999) •Nahanni National Park (1978) •Waterton Glacier International Peace Park (1995) •Wood Buffalo National Park (1983)

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Controversial jet fuel project gets approval City of Richmond opposed bid to barge jet fuel up Fraser River The province has issued a conditional environmental assessment certificate to Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation for a controversial jet fuel delivery project.

The decision was announced Thursday after consideration of a B.C. Environmental Assessment Office review.

The review concluded that the project is not expected to result in any significant adverse effects, based on the mitigation measures and conditions of the Environmental Assessment Certificate.

The projects includes a marine terminal and storage facility on the South

Arm of the Fraser River near Riverport and a 13-kilometre underground pipeline to Vancouver International Airport.

According to the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation, the system will meet the fuel requirements of the airlines and airport for the foreseeable future and will eliminate the approximately 1,000 tanker truck deliveries from Washington State that are needed each month to meet fuel demand at the airport.

“The spill prevention and response strategies proposed for the Fraser River go well beyond industry standards and best practices,”said Adrian Pollard, project director of the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation.

“The risk of a spill is low and the response presence designed for this project will benefit all other users on

the river.”

It’s a project the City of Richmond does not want.

Last week, senior government officials received a terse letter from Mayor Malcolm Brodie’s office stating the city “remains opposed to the current proposal and advocates that the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation conduct a process which fully and openly considers the economic, environmental and social aspects of any new program for jet fuel delivery to the airport.”

City council doesn’t have jurisdiction on the matter, yet it earlier made recommendations in the event the plan is approved. Those include having the proponent build and maintain a staffed fire hall close to a proposed tank farm, and supply and maintain

a fire boat. The city is also suggesting local government and fire officials be given more power to monitor pipeline construction.

The environmental assessment certificate includes 64 conditions, which are legally binding requirement that the Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation must meet to be in compliance with the certificate.

Conditions include: •At least two escort tugs for each tanker and one tug for each cargo barge coming into the marine terminal.

•Vessels will be under the expert control of pilots specifically trained for the Fraser River environment.

•Specify that all jet fuel delivery vessels using the facility must be prescreened through a tanker acceptance

program before they enter Canadian waters; be double-hulled; and insured for pollution liability.

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•A fire safety plan prepared and implemented in consultation with the fire departments, provincial emergency services, and the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission.

•Firefighting systems at the fuelreceiving facility and marine terminal that will protect fuel transfer areas and storage tanks.

Fuelling aircraft at YVR today is a halfcentury-old underground pipeline connecting the airport with Burnaby’s Chevron refinery. Tanker trucks deliver more fuel from the Cherry Point refinery near Blaine, Wash.

Canada Post to end home delivery in urban areas Community mail boxes coming for all remaining households

by Jeff Nagel Black Press Canada Post will phase out home delivery of mail in urban areas in a new bid to cut costs.

Many newer suburban neighbourhoods in the Lower Mainland already have community mailboxes.

But the Crown corporation says the remaining one third of Canadian households that still get home delivery will be switched to community mailboxes or grouped or lobby mailboxes over the next five years.

It cites declining use of postal mail – a billion fewer pieces of mail were delivered last year compared to 2006 – as households shift to online bill payments and other digital communication.

The price of stamps will also go up from 63 to 85 cents each if bought in booklets, or $1 for individual stamps.

It means up to 8,000 fewer postal workers will be needed, which Canada Post says will be shed by attrition, as nearly 15,000 workers are expected to retire or leave voluntarily over the next five years.

“With its current labour costs, Canada Post has a much higher cost structure than its competitors in the private sector have,” Canada Post said in a press release. “This is simply not sustainable.”

The reduced workforce and other changes are expected to save a combined $700 to $900 million per year.

A Conference Board of Canada report last spring found Canada Post would face losses of $1 bil-

lion a year by 2020 without major reform.

Reaction has been mixed but one concern being raised is that many more banks of community mailboxes will be vulnerable to mail theft by identity thieves.

There have been ongoing mail theft reports in communities like Belcarra that already have the clustered group boxes, as well as newly developed areas of Surrey, particularly Clayton.

Surrey resident Craig Findlay says the community mailbox in his Fleetwood neighbourhood was broken into repeatedly and says Canada Post must make them more secure before converting the remaining urban neighbourhoods.

“It’s going to be an exercise in futility as far as I’m concerned,” Findlay said. “They should try it in one or two places and find out for themselves how bad it’s going to be.”

Findlay said Canada Post is right to seek ways to stop losing money.

But he said it might be smarter to reduce home delivery to every second or third day, or else put group boxes in publicly accessible indoor areas such as malls, until mail thieves can be thwarted.

Belcarra Mayor Ralph Drew said Canada Post has hardened the community boxes somewhat with anti-pry devices so they are less vulnerable to theft.

“It’s not as bad as it was,” he said, but added mail theft from the boxes remains a continuing problem.

“If somebody’s determined, they’re going to get in.”

Drew said the complete transition away from door-to-door home delivery was predictable and inevitable.

“Home delivery people really been subsidized by the other two thirds of the Canadian public in terms of the cost of the system.”

file photo In Steveston some heritage buildings are protected, but there’s no such protection for the entire village.

B.C. only has one UNESCO site From Page 1 Once a site is named to the list, “its protection and preservation become a concern of the international world heritage community as a whole,” according to the UNESCO website.

Eight of Canada’s sites are cultural, nine are natural. Just one is in B.C.: SGang Gwaay, an island of the Haida Gwaii and the site of 19th century village ruins.

Slye acknowledges achieving the status for Steveston will be a challenge.

“If it ain’t hard, it ain’t worth doing.

This isn’t going to be a cake walk; we may never get it. But the reality is the simple fact of fighting for it is going to generate a whole bunch of interest, and the spinoffs to that will be tremendous to the community as well.”

Slye is working on the proposal through the Steveston 20/20 group— a collection of community organizations—and said there is plenty of local support.

“We are the largest commercial fishing port in Canada now. Not so much that we’ve grown, it’s that the others

have shrunk. Fishing will always be the heart and soul of our community, but in order for Steveston to survive, we need to look at our heritage and culture for tourism, and getting that designation would help with the tourism side of things.”

Slye makes a point of travelling to UNESCO heritage sites, and said a recent visit to one in Croatia—the Old City of Dubrovnik—”reinvigorated” him to go after a designation for Steveston. Dubrovnik was largely destroyed by war in the 1990s, but it later became the focus of a major restoration program led by UNESCO. It’s now a top destination for tourists.

Another B.C. community is already vying for the honour. Heritage advocates near Prince Rupert want the North Pacific Cannery in Port Edward—a town with a population of 544—added to the elite list.

In Steveston some heritage buildings are protected, but there’s no such protection for the entire village. In 2009 the city rolled out the Steveston Village Conservation Strategy, which shields some structures and village

elements from change by requiring property owners to obtain a heritage alteration permit before making exterior modifications.

Coun. Bill McNulty, the city’s planning committee chair, said the UNESCO designation would raise awareness of Steveston’s historical significance.

“Very few people know the history of Steveston. They think it’s a nice quaint little fishing village,” he said.

“When you look at it historically, we’re significant.”

McNulty pointed to historical milestones of the village, including 1890 when it joined Victoria as a port of entry to B.C., and a time when 42 canneries operated in Richmond at the peak of the fishing industry. Recent decades have brought much change to the village, but McNulty believes enough history remains to warrant heritage status.

“We need to tell people the history behind the post office. We need to tell people the history behind the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. We’ve not embellished the treasures that we’ve got.”

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Coal critics urge province to block new Surrey terminal

by Jeff Nagel Black Press A coalition of coal export opponents denounced an environmental review of a planned new terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks and urged the province to help dissuade Port Metro Vancouver from quickly giving the project the green light.

The deadline for comments on the environmental impact assessment is Dec. 17 and critics fear the port will make a decision soon after. “Municipalities representing over a million people are either opposed to this or, at a minimum, want a comprehensive health assessment,� Communities and Coal campaigner Paula Williams said. “It would be irresponsible for the port to proceed and approve this proposal.�

Tyee Bridge of the group Fraser Riverkeeper said coal barges

heading down the Fraser River and across Georgia Strait would pass through critical rearing habitat for endangered white sturgeon. “This report doesn’t tell us how much coal is going to escape and it doesn’t contemplate any of the impacts on marine habitat,� Bridge said.

Other marine life, including shellfish and the oysters of Fanny Bay, could be threatened, he suggested.

Among the academics marshalled to the cause by environmental campaigners is SFU sustainable energy professor Mark Jaccard, who helped design B.C.’s climate change policy under Premier Gordon Campbell.

Jaccard said in a statement the EIA is “utterly inadequate� because it fails to consider climate change impacts, which Port Metro Vancouver deems beyond its jurisdiction.

“We should not be aiding and abetting the rapid expansion of havoc-creating carbon pollution here or abroad by increasing our production and shipping of coal,� he said.

Tim Takaro, another professor who stressed coal exports will contribute to runaway climate change, said new coal terminals are being blocked along the U.S. west coast.

Chief medical health officers from Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health have also called the environmental review inadequate, citing various flaws and insufficient consideration of potential health impacts from coal dust.

Port Metro Vancouver issued a statement saying proponent Fraser Surrey Docks has addressed the fugitive dust issue by altering the planned terminal and ensuring anti-dust treatment of train cars that pass through White Rock and South Surrey.

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Three unions representing TransLink employees are helping put up $15,000 in reward money to fight back against assailants who violently attack Metro Vancouver bus drivers.

Half of the money is coming from Coast Mountain Bus Co. and the District of West Vancouver, increasing the reward offer from a previous $2,000 for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for bus driver assaults. “It’s unacceptable,� said Nathan Woods, president of Unifor local 111, which represents bus mechanics and SeaBus workers. “Our members are disgusted and our riders are appalled that violence against bus drivers continues at extremely high levels, with over 1,260 assaults in the past eight years.�

Union leaders say dangerous attacks on drivers have happened while buses are moving, posing a threat to passengers as well.

There have been 124 driver assaults so far in 2013. Nearly two dozen cases have gone to court this year, with six convictions so far. “Being punched, kicked, choked, spit on or even verbally and physically threatened while simply doing your job trying to get riders safely to their destination is totally devastating and demoralizing for bus drivers,� said Unifor’s Ruth Armstrong.

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Posters, videos and radio messages released Wednesday depict grieving children at the graves of gunned-down gangsters, including a tiny blonde girl leaving behind a card that says “I miss you Daddy.”

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One video shows a girl sitting on a swing above the covered corpse of her gangster father.

The campaign dubbed End Gang Life, complete with a website at www. endganglife.ca, is the latest brainchild of Sgt. Lindsey Houghton of the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. Officers with the antigang unit say violent criminals have no fear of jail nor often their own death, but may be swayed at the thought of causing pain to those they love.

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Academics, other experts and ex-gang members helped devise the emotionally charged messages.

Malo rejected suggestions that some gangsters leaving the lifestyle simply make room for new recruits, drawn by easy money, as long as drug prohibition exists.

“Gang lifestyle is a behaviour,” he said, adding a focus on changing that behaviour will be more productive than debates about the supply of drugs.

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He didn’t have statistics on gang-related homicides across the Lower Mainland, but said gang violence is “heading towards historical lows” compared to the spike in gangland mayhem of 2007-2008.

Justice Minister Suzanne Anton said she doesn’t read too much into the jump in murders in Surrey or focus on cityby-city statistics.

“It could be Surrey one year and another place the next,” she said, adding the issue has to be considered regionally.

“The crime rate is at a historic low,” Anton added.

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C. plans to roll out new posters and other media every four months over two years.

Anton urged caring family and friends to press the gangsters to leave the lifestyle.

“Let’s have families tell their gang members to get out of there. You get killed, you leave behind your family, you leave behind the people who love you.”

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Another taste of liquor reform

by Tom Fletcher Black Press Premier Christy Clark visited a West Kelowna winery Wednesday to give citizens another sip of liquor law reform.

The government supports recommendations in a recent review of liquor policy to make it easier to sample and buy wine, beer and spirits from small B.C. producers, Clark said.

Regulations will be changed to allow manufacturers to offer tastings outside their current tasting rooms at place such as picnic areas. The government also plans to make it easier for ski resorts and golf courses to temporarily extend their liquor

licences for patios and barbecue events.

Farm markets will also be able to host sampling and sales of locally produced alcoholic beverages, Clark said. Beverage manufacturers will also be allowed to sell local products not made on-site.

Clark also promised to work with B.C.’s Liquor Distribution Branch to improve access for B.C. products in government liquor stores.

The government hopes to stimulate further growth in B.C.’s craft industry, which currently consists of 269 wineries, 76 breweries and 27 distilleries.

A quality assurance program for breweries and distillers similar

to the provinces’ Vintners’ Quality Alliance group is also being considered.

NDP critic Shane Simpson said most of the changes announced Wednesday are “common sense” reforms that his party has been urging the government to do.

Dribbling out a series of promises as Clark and parliamentary secretary John Yap, who is Richmond-Steveston MLA, have been doing may be popular, but it is not the way to develop public policy, he said.

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2) If applying for Early or Late French Immersion or Montessori, the parent or legal guardian must also obtain from the catchment school, at the time of registration, a District Program Options Application Form. This form must be dropped off in person at the School District Central Registration Office (7811 Granville Avenue) between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm January 13 – 31, 2014.

Access to the French Immersion and Montessori programs is through a district-wide draw process with sibling priority (siblings must be in the same program at the same school and at the same time).

KINDERGARTEN PARENT EVENINGS: Tuesday, January 7 at 7:00 pm at Alfred Dixon Elementary and R.C. Talmey Elementary EARLY FRENCH IMMERSION KINDERGARTEN / GR.1 PARENT EVENING: Monday, January 13 at 7:00 pm at William Bridge Elementary

MONTESSORI KINDERGARTEN - GR.4 PARENT EVENING: Tuesday, January 14 at 7:00 pm at James McKinney Elementary KINDERGARTEN EVENING FOR PARENTS OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: Thursday, January 16 at 7:00 pm at William Cook Elementary For further information, please consult the district website at

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IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE • January 13: At 8:30 am, catchment schools: a) Begin accepting for the 2014/2015 school year kindergarten registrations. b) Distribute District Program Options applications for Early/Late French Immersion and Montessori. c) District Program Options Applications accepted at School District Central Registration Office.

• January 20: Schools accept transfer applications at 8:00 am • January 31: Deadline (4:00 pm) for application forms for Early/Late French Immersion and Montessori to be received at the School District Central Registration Office.

• February 11: District wide draws take place for Early/Late Immersion and Montessori.

• February 28: Deadline (4:00 pm) for parents to confirm acceptance of the placement assigned through the district-wide draw for District Program Options.

• February 28: Deadline (4:00 pm) for parents to submit transfer applications to schools.

• March 14: Letters mailed to parents advising them of the status of their child’s transfer application.

• June 13: Deadline (4:00 pm) In order for a student to be guaranteed a spot in their catchment school, his/her registration must be processed at Central Registration by this date. Students registered after this date may have to be placed at a school other than their catchment school.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION 1) Original birth certificate for the child (translated by a notary public if not in English) 2) Proof of status in Canada (1 of the following for each student and parent): - Permanent Resident Card, - Citizenship Card, or - Canadian Birth Certificate 3) Proof of Richmond residence (1 of the following): - Current property tax notice, - Formal rental or lease agreement, - Signed Contract of Purchase and Sale with the possession date and subjects removed, or - Confirmation of Residency form with the owner’s current property tax notice) 4) Immunization record for the child. Note: School entry boosters are required for Kindergarten. Contact Richmond Health Services for further information (604-233-3150).

5) Previous report card required (except Kindergarten).

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Most Metro Vancouver cities sign up for recycling subsidies Concerns persist on penalties, shift of glass to depots

by Jeff Nagel Black Press

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he longest article in the November 25, 2013 issue of The New Yorker magazine —the self-described ‘Tech Issue’—is called “The Self-Driving Car Arrives.” In 10 pages, it begins with a description of Google engineer Anthony Levandowski’s daily 43-mile commute from his home in Berkeley, CA to his office in Mountain View, CA in Google X’s clearly labeled “Self-Driving Car.” The vehicle is a Lexus equipped with various sensors: lasers providing threedimensional depth perspective, radar providing range enhancement, and cameras identifying signage and signals. The author, Burkhard Bilger, describes it as looking like “an ice-cream truck, lightly weaponized for inner-city work.”

The inside of the car is ordinary looking with “a screen in the centre of the dashboard for digital maps; another above it for messages from the computer”, …and with buttons on either side of the steering wheel, “On” to the left and “Off ” to the right. The only “jarring element”, says Bilger, is the “big red knob” between the seats—the master kill switch—which Levandowski tells him he has never actually used.

Mr. Levandowski has been commuting in the self-driving car “over surface streets and freeways, old salt flats and pine-green foothills, across the gusty blue of San Francisco Bay, and down into the heart of Silicon Valley” for over a year and a

half, and it is proving to be ideal on many levels. For one thing, from the moment he steps into the vehicle he is already on the job conducting first-hand research on the operational capabilities of the car itself, the behavior of the self-driving drivers around him, and the ebb and flow of the traffic.

But we also learn that Mr. Levandowski has come to feel safer and less of a threat to other road users given the propensity of his brain to “pinwheel in half a dozen directions” when his focus should be on the “twoton hunks of metal hurtling around him,” especially on the homeward commute at the end of another long day. “People should be happy when I’m on automatic mode,” he said to Bilger.

From this description of the advanced state of the prototype, the article reverses over the long and challenging road bringing it this far. All the usual elements we have come to expect in stories about wondrous technological invention are present: the deep roots in an early futuristic vision, the mix of military, monetary, and utopian motivations, the harnessing of individual genius in a collective effort under strong visionary leadership, the impossible challenges, and then the flashes of insight and inspiration that leap frog over the setbacks.

Strictly speaking, announcing the arrival of the self-driving car is still premature. As the article points out, “If driverless cars were once held back by their technology, then by ideas, the limiting factor now is the law.” And who will build them is also a question mark.

All of the major car companies continue to develop automatic add-ons and research the full self-driving vehicle but for various reasons cannot quite fully embrace this new paradigm…at least not yet. …by Cedric Hughes, Barrister & Solicitor with regular weekly contributions from Leslie McGuffin, LL.B.

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Most cities in Metro Vancouver—including Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey— have signed on to act as curbside collectors under Multi-Material B.C.’s new blue box recycling system.

Cities had faced a Nov. 30 deadline to decide whether they would take incentive payments from Multi-Material B.C. to serve as collection contractors.

While the cities that agreed to that arrangement get money from Multi-Material B.C. they also relinquish their ability to sell recyclables, which will be turned over to Multi-Material B.C.chosen processors when the new producer-pay system debuts May 19.

Evan Seal photo Changes to the recycling system coming next May will allow more types of packaging to go into blue boxes and be kept out of landfills.

Multi-Material B.C. managing director Allen Langdon said Delta refused to accept the incentive and will continue handling blue box curbside pickup itself, without Multi-Material B.C. subsidy, although it could join later on.

He said Coquitlam, Anmore and the University Endowment Lands chose a third option—letting Multi-Material B.C. to deliver curbside pickup directly by naming its own collection contractors.

Coquitlam recently signed a new contract with BFI Canada to collect garbage and organics only, saving the city $1 million a year by leaving the recyclables to Multi-Material B.C..

All other municipalities accepted the incentive.

The changes are driven by the provincial government, which amended B.C.’s recycling regulation to force retailers and goods makers to take responsibility for removing all packaging and print-

ed paper from the waste stream, at their own cost.

For households, it means more types of packaging can be deposited in blue boxes than are now accepted, including milk and soup containers, aerosol cans, plant pots and aluminum foil or plastic clamshell containers.

But Multi-Material B.C. doesn’t want glass contaminating other recyclable materials, so glass jars and bottles may have to be separated and taken to depots once details of the new collection system are finalized.

Langdon said cities that opted to take the incentive could still opt to offer curbside pickup of glass in a separate bag or container—that’s what Richmond has promised.

Multi-Material B.C.’s payment to Surrey for single-family and multifamily curbside pickup works out to $4.5 million per year, according to Rob Costanzo, Surrey’s deputy manager of operations.

“That just about covers the cost of recyclable collection for the city,” Costanzo said.

He said there’s potential to modestly reduce the $281 annual fee Surrey charges single family homes for garbage and recycling pickup as a result, but cautioned that rising regional wastehandling costs are expected to lift household fees over the lnog term.

The actual payment to cities could be lower after penalties are deducted for contamination of recyclables by unwanted materials.

Langdon says fines are a “tool of last resort” and Multi-Material B.C. would only order contamination audits if contracted processors notice high levels.

But fears that the new system will end up costing more persist in some cities. Multi-Material B.C. is allowing cities to opt out of the program with six months notice if they don’t like it.

Municipal officials don’t yet know where they’ll be sending the blue box material they collect. Four large waste management companies are expected to bid

by Jan. 10 for contracts from Multi-Material B.C. to process and sell the municipally collected packaging and paper.

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Regulator scolds TransLink property sell off

by Jeff Nagel Black Press TransLink is being criticized by its independent regulator for its decision to inappropriately sell off surplus property to avoid transit service cuts or fare increases.

TransLink commissioner Robert Irwin issued that warning in his review of the transportation authority’s new 2014 plan and outlook, but also noted the move is unavoidable because there’s no deal yet with the province to approve new revenue sources.

“The sale of assets to support operations is not prudent fiscal policy,” his report says.

“The only other recourse for TransLink would be fare increases or service reductions in the absence of additional funding sources.”

TransLink has been drawing down its cumulative reserve on the basis new funding would be approved in time to avert cuts.

But the province’s decision that there be a referendum in 2014 on new sources has delayed the expected arrival of sustainable funding and cast

doubt on whether it will be approved.

TransLink envisions selling major unused properties to raise $40 million in 2016 and $110 million in 2017 to maintain its reserve at at least 10 per cent of its budget.

Mayors argue money from real estate sales should be set aside for new capital projects, rather than being bled away to keep the system running.

“It’s just the worst strategy,” Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said. “All you’re really doing is deferring a problem and increasing the downward spiral.”

While transit service would be maintained at current levels under the plan, Irwin notes it will not keep up with the region’s rising population, meaning riders can expect deteriorating conditions.

Transit service hours per capita are projected to decline back to 2007 levels by 2016 and to 2004 levels by 2020.

Irwin also flagged rising labour costs as a concern after a new three-year contract signed earlier this year lifted wages for bus drivers and other unionized staff.

TransLink’s $1.44 billion

in annual revenue comes mainly from fares, property taxes and its 17-centa-litre fuel tax.

Mayors have requested a new source, such as a vehicle levy, a small regional sales tax, a share of the carbon tax or, eventually, road pricing.

George Heyman, the NDP’s critic on TransLink, said the government’s insistence on a referendum on new sources will condemn transit riders to

worse overcrowding and longer waits in the years ahead.

The commissioner also warned TransLink’s bus replacement program may be derailed if Metro Vancouver politicians block the continued allocation to TransLink of 100 per cent of federal gas tax transfers, set to be renewed next spring.

That money can only be spent on capital projects, not operating costs.

Metro mayors have criticized TransLink’s capital spending priorities in the past and have indicated they may seek to instead channel some of the federal gas tax money to municipal or regional projects, such as sewage treatment plant replacements.

TransLink plans to spend $367 million from the federal transfers to buy new buses and upgrade SkyTrain infrastructure.

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EDITORIAL: Steveston deserves a new kind of heritage protection

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new idea to preserve heritage in Steveston is gaining some traction. It’s laudable, but it certainly won’t be easy.

It goes like this: convince an international body that Steveston Village is culturally significant and deserves a protective heritage designation. Sounds simple enough, but only eight other such cultural sites exist in Canada under UNESCO’s World Heritage List, so such decisions

aren’t made lightly.

But if it’s going to take recognition from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to protect Steveston’s heritage, then this idea deserves full support.

Steveston’s significance as a historic port of entry for Canada, and its continued status as the largest commercial fishing harbour in the country, can’t be understated. Steveston was a place that attracted people from around the world who wanted in on the gold rush of Fraser River fish.

Some of that history is alive and well. Britannia Shipyards, for example, continues to amaze with its heritage offerings.

Yet elsewhere in Steveston, history is disappearing. Buildings have been lost, wooden boardwalks paved over.

Change, as they say, is inevitable. But in a heritage village, it shouldn’t be.

Unfortunately there’s little preventing developers from bringing the wrong kind of change to Steveston Village. Sure there are guidelines. Developers are even encouraged to give a heritage nod to

building design.

But new buildings, even if they’re painted with heritage hues, aren’t significant. What they replace is gone forever.

What developers should be doing is paying the price for being a part of history. Building in Steveston shouldn’t be easy. New buildings shouldn’t just be built with heritage character, they should fill the void of what the village has lost.

And before developers cry financial foul, they should consider that by contributing to heritage

they’ll also contribute to the continued growth in tourism that will boost their bottom lines.

There’s enough heritage in Old Steveston that makes this place worth hanging on to. A 2009 city strategy identified 17 village buildings as heritage, along with 77 other village elements.

Even more buildings and characteristics of this great place could be brought back to life.

There’s plenty of potential. If it takes a UNESCO designation to make it happen, we should all get behind the idea.

So cold not even Rob Ford is blowing hot air

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’ve concluded my extensive scientific survey on how people are dealing with, or what they’ve experienced during this cold snap. When asked “How cold is it?”

I have found people to be very resourceful, observant and inventive in their pursuit of internal warmth.

The following are my conclusions. It’s so cold: •Religious leaders are worried. Congregation feels some things said about hell are not really that bad.

•Hitchhikers are holding up picture of thumb.

•A flasher ran up to old Mrs. Ferguson and described himself.

•City hall’s approval rating has spiked! From 52 per cent to 85 per cent once the wind chill is factored in.

•Teddy bears are being shoved from beds in favour of electric appliances.

•Kids are playing outside only as far as the electrical cord will go.

•I’m wearing so many clothes that when I slipped on the ice and fell over I had to wait for someone to roll me back home.

•I eat all the wrong foods with the hope of heartburn.

•I’m kissing people with the flu virus with the hope

of coming down with a fever.

•My grandkids thought I grew a goatee. Turned out to be frozen drool.

•Groping on city buses is now accepted as long as your wearing woolly mitts.

•Bedbugs promise not to bite as long as you let them cuddle in your jammies.

•Smokey the Bear grabbed a box of matches and ran into the forest.

•Silly Putty turned serious!

•P Diddy, while visiting our fair city, changed his name to Frozen P. •It’s no longer the finger... I got the mitt while driving.

•I went to shower... I got hail.

•Firemen can’t get to burning buildings. It seems crowds want to hang around someplace warm.

•I won’t drive my grandkids to school any more.

I’ve decided they don’t need an education.

•I don’t use my seat belt in the car anymore. Who needs a belt when you’re frozen to the seat!

•I’ve found sitting on a smoldering compost heap is not that bad.

•All the ornaments I’ve hung on the Christmas tree have all crowed around the top to get warm from the glow off he star!

•It’s been so cold even Rob Ford’s not blowing hot air!

Bob Niles Richmond

Bob Niles illustration Bob Niles has found people to be resourceful, observant and inventive in their pursuit of internal warmth during the recent cold weather.

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letters Learning more about the Senate Editor: On Dec. 6 there was a town hall public forum in Richmond on “The Senate—Reform or Abolish.” It was evident from the attendees that there was considerable dissatisfaction with the Senate.

The opening remarks by the chair outlined the Constitutional difficulties to make substantial changes to the Senate and the even more difficult hurdles to abolish the Senate.

Two persons, who have in the past worked for government in Ottawa and had first hand experience of the workings of the Senate were asked to give their thoughts about the Senate issue. Both indicated, that at times in the past, the Senate has served as a meaningful part of government. But, they also agreed that it was now in need of reform.

A variety of comments on reform were made by the participants. A number of them referred to accountability, transparency, lowering of salaries and benefits, and the method of appointments.

It was also suggested that the public be better educated about the role of the Senate and Senators.

At the end of the meeting, by a show of hands, 60 per cent of attendees were for reform, 12 per cent for abolishing, and 28 per cent did not respond.

There was general agreement that the meeting was worthwhile with most saying that they felt more informed and knowledgeable as a result of attending. Therefore, a good end result to the meeting.

Doug Symons Richmond

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Thanks for typhoon relief support Editor: The FIRST Society (Filipinos In Richmond Support Team) was at the Real Canadian Superstore on No. 3 Road to collect donations for the victims of the world’s largest typhoon to hit land (Typhoon Haiyan).

The customers at Superstore were very generous and sympathetic towards the victims of the typhoon.

Many donated and one thing we can vouch for is their absolute generosity and kindness to look beyond their own needs and realize the plight of those suffering in the Philippines.

We are thrilled to say that, we raised $8,965.02 in total which will be turned over to the Canadian Red Cross Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts and will be matched by the Canadian government.

On behalf of the society, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Real Canadian Superstore in Richmond for being so accommodating and supportive of our cause, volunteers for their commitment and dedication, those people who spread awareness about the fundraiser and most of all to the countless donors who

made a positive difference in the lives of the Filipino people.

Maraming Salamat po!

(Thank you very much!)

Lot Ramirez Executive Director FIRST Society

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letters Joy to Richmond from a miracle on Alderbridge Way? Editor: The Walmart mall issue is not over. In this season of joy to the world, let’s hope the problem will become a joy. A small miracle is possible.

So far, though, it’s been an example of the City of Richmond wasting legacies to serve developers in spite of the community’s good advice.

After all, almost two-thirds of the written and oral submissions to the Walmart mall public hearing last month were against the development just going ahead. What’s more, many citizens provided input prior to the public-hearing period and should be counted too. Including them, three-quarters of those who took part were opposed.

Those figures actually understate the input about shortcomings. That’s because I’ve counted no citizen twice, even when someone provided advice in several ways. (Almost

all who did so were opposed.) Unfortunately, only Councillors Chak Au and Harold Steves paid enough attention.

In contrast, when mega-developer Polygon wanted big changes to the Walmart mall to increase the value of its nearby properties, Polygon was handed what it wanted and more. For citizens, the pampering of Polygon had both good and bad effects, but it was all gravy for that developer.

For the public hearing, one focus was on conservation. A fair number of citizens wanted to conserve at least a wide strip along the north edge of Alderbridge Way. They described that buffer strip, which had always been “protected,” as a mixed urban forest, a wildlife corridor, an ESA (environmentally sensitive area), a swale and a living green screen enabling natural viewcapes from the City Centre.

Surprisingly, that buffer could still be

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saved. Right after the public hearing vote, Mayor Malcolm Brodie asked staff to look into the proposal, and the councillors voted in support. That action would best have happened before the public hearing, not after council had rezoned single-family residential land for mall use, but sometimes late is better than never.

The mixed urban forest across Alderbridge from the Garden City Lands can no longer be as idyllic as it used to be. However, somewhat taller evergreens and other enhancements were proposed at the public hearing, and they could offset losses with gains, even leading-edge ones.

Naturally SmartCentres, the mall developer, went along with the mayor’s directions to staff, rather than bite the hand that feeds. That said, SmartCentres is in a position of strength. All it needs from the city now is a development permit, which is pretty much a sure thing.

Still, the values of the buffer can be salvaged if the city listens about it. If Mayor Brodie is serious about the buffer, it will at least reduce harm.

Ideally, SmartCentres and its partner Walmart will see the immense public relations value of doing the buffer well.

Although Walmart meets “green” standards that save it a lot of money, it’s not known for respecting nature, but the company does evolve.

For the city and the mall partners, this would be the time and place to change. In the best scenario, with citizens treated like developers, we’ll all succeed together. For some of us, the results will take more years than we have left, but we’ll have done our part to pass on natural legacies to the generations to come.

Jim Wright Garden City Conservation Society

Why our public education system is failing many students Editor: I watched a very good documentary film about U.S. public school education called Waiting for Superman which looks at what is wrong with public school education in America and why there is such a substantial drop-out rate in many public schools and why some teachers in these public schools are not able to teach basic proficiencies in fundamental knowledge such as reading, writing and arithmetic to many of their students, particularly minority students (AfricanAmericans from poor areas).

The conclusion of this film is basically correct. It is that good or excellent teachers are treated the same as bad or incompetent teachers within the overall rigid system of public school education because strong teachers’ unions have made it almost impossible to fire bad teachers and replace them with good teachers. The problem with this analysis, though it is largely correct, is that it doesn’t attempt to tackle deeper intrinsic, built-in problems inherent in a uniform, bureaucratic, monopolistic, compulsory government-run and funded system of public school education.

This has largely been done by public school teacher John Taylor Gatto who in his books such as Dumbing

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Us Down and Weapons of Mass Instruction dissects some of these underlying problems of monopolyrun-centralized system of compulsory-governmentrun-mass public school education. For example, Gatto points to the use of bells and periods to fragment and to separate a student’s school day into clearly defined “subjects.” Thus a student who is weak in reading, writing or arithmetic, rather than focusing all of one’s attention on that area of knowledge, is constantly tugged to and fro between numerous disconnected subjects so never achieves adequate mastery of basic knowledge (tools of learning). Gatto concludes in his apt analysis, what the public education system of government-run education “teaches” to students are conformity, passivity, obedience to commands from authority figures (teachers) and ultimately boredom.

Rather than encourage students to first master basic areas of knowledge such as Three Rs, which are the foundation and pre-requisite for all future progress in learning and intellectual growth of students, they are stuck within this rigid system which constantly scatters their attention and constantly diverts them from improving in areas of knowledge that they are weak at.

If your goal is to teach students to be able “to learn for themselves” they must first of all possess proficiency in basic tools of learning. These tools include mastery of the English language: reading, writing and understanding of meaning of words and basic arithmetic or math skills which are the basis for future learning in the sciences. Good grounding in these fundamental tools of learning is necessary precondition for further future progress in learning and intellectual growth of each student. Where modern public school system of education in the United States and in Canada, as well, fails is in not insisting and making sure that every student develops proficiency in these basic tools of learning in the early grades.

Cursive writing has largely been done away with, teaching of reading has been corrupted and diluted by tampering with the phonetic sound/symbol system of teaching how to read by using “look-say” and other obscure non-phonetic methods to teach students how to read. Teaching basic arithmetic or math skills have been constantly tinkered with introduction of “new math” and “newer math” to a point that fundamental math skills have been hidden from the average student. The only students who end up benefiting within this rigidly run system of public school education are “gifted” students who have acquired proficiency in basic tools of learning (Three Rs) at home, being encouraged or pushed by their parents to do so, or hiring tutors to help them to do this, or in some cases achieving this on their own through their own efforts and hard work. For many other students, the whole system of public school education fails them because they have never adequately mastered the basic tools of learning and so are continuously frustrated, they are bored and have a hard time in “learning for themselves” because they are weak in the basic tools of learning on which all future progress in learning depends upon.

Branko Popazivanov Richmond

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Driving can be challenging no matter where you live in the province at this time of the year.

Bob McHugh

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Winter Weather: Planning to arrive alive

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flake symbol on the sidewall Winter weather has already to indicate that it meets a touched most parts of BC specific winter tire industry and there is a threat of performance test. A series more severe snowstorms in of tragic accidents that the coming days. involved vehicles equipped Driving can be challenging with all-season tires, mainly no matter where you live on the Sea-to-Sky Highway in in the province at this What makes a BC, played a significant role time of the year. The heavy BC winter road trip in the adaptation of this tire rain, fog, wind or slushy uniquely challenging designation. snow that’s common in The traction qualities of a coastal areas can present (and interesting) is winter tire will deteriorate an unpredictable and more as it wears and loses tread dangerous driving situation that it’s possible to experience all (or depth. As a general rule, than sub-zero, crunchy a half-worn winter tire hard-packed snow. Then most) of the above performs at about the same there’s the biggest driving conditions, in a same- level as a good all-season challenge of them all – ice tire in cold, slippery condiin its various road surface day drive. tions. A half worn all-season incarnations.

Bob McHugh tire will perform about the What makes a BC winter same as a good summer tire. road trip uniquely challengAnd a half-worn summer tire… well, let’s ing (and interesting) is that it’s possible not go there! to experience all (or most) of the above When road traction conditions are poor, conditions, in a same-day drive. try to avoid asking tires to do more than Even if daytime temperatures are mild, one job at a time – specifically, don’t overnight temperatures typically drop steer and brake at the same time. Start close to or below the freezing mark on a braking sooner and try to get all braking regular basis. done while the vehicle is in a straight line, Your car’s tires are what keep you on the in advance of a turn. Steady and smooth road and out of the ditch. Before you set steering actions work best and use a out today, be it to work or to pay a visit gentle push on the gas pedal as you exit to friends or family across the province, the turn. please check your tires.

According to ICBC, about one-in-25 Below seven degrees Celsius, the rubber crashes in BC are caused by wildlife colcompound used in a winter tire (or lisions. Although they tend to be more all-weather tire) remains softer and active in spring and fall, they can be offers better traction qualities than attracted by roadside vegetation and an all-season or summer tire. you need to be extra watchful for A winter or all-weather tire is wildlife during the dusk and dawn. marked with a mountain/snow-

Do you plan to install winter tires this year?

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1. A full night’s sleep ahead of a long drive is important.

2. It’s also a good idea to let a friend know when you’re leaving and the time you expect to arrive.

3. Fill the windshield washer bottle with seasonal cleaner and carry an extra container in the trunk.

4. Don’t forget to bring sunglasses – glare from snow can be hard on the eyes.

5. Wear (warm) clothes that allow good movement to steer and operate the foot pedals.

6. Bring water plus non-perishable food supplies on longer trips.

7. An emergency (first aid) kit.

8. Check the weather forecast, road conditions and for road closures on your route before heading out on a long trip.

9. Good winter tires are mandatory on most high-elevation BC highway routes during the winter.

10. If you must drive in bad weather, it’s a good idea to refuel when the tank drops below half full. If the car breaks down or gets stuck in the snow, having engine heat until help arrives could be important.

Useful winter driving web sites: drivebc.ca, icbc.com

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A worthy new Jeep Cherokee at long last

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2014 Jeep Cherokee The Chrysler group is on a tear these days with month after month of consecutive growth and awards to back it up.

Who would have thought a few short years ago that Chrysler, of the Detroit Three, would be in second place in Canada, just slightly behind Ford and well ahead of General Motors.

Most surprising is that the strong sales have established without have a vehicle to compete in the fastest growing segment, the compact SUV. Now, with the introduction of this all-new Jeep Cherokee, Chrysler has something to take on establish players like the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4.

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Drive Not content to use existing engines and transmission in this new Cherokee, Chrysler is showcasing brand new technology in this compact SUV, The starting providing good fuel price is the best economy and value. All on the market, the trim levels come standard technology is second with a 9-speed automatic transmission. That’s right, to none, and the nine gears, the very first ride is smoother vehicle on the planet to and quieter than come with this many cogs. the competition and Having a chance to drive it with the base 184hp the interior class 2.4L 4-cylinder through above. the canyons outside of Malibu California, I can Zack Spencer report that the transmission is so smooth and refined that the driver forgets there is so much at work. The up side is the CheroLooks kee is capable of 9.6.L/100km in the city Some might not remember the old boxy and 6.4L on the highway.

Cherokee that was sold in the 1990s; it The 4-cylinder engine is a great choice was a very simple design that appealed to for commuters and the handling is crisp diehard Jeep enthusiasts. This new Cheroand sure-footed, more like a sedan than kee is trying to win over new buyers, not an SUV. The optional V6 engine is the just the Jeep faithful. It might look a bit first application of the 3.2L V6 Pentastar odd at first but when you are in its presengine. The bigger 3.6L is used across the ence, the design actually grows on you to Chrysler family but this newly developed, a pint that it has a futuristic, very modern smaller version is wonderful value as it twist on an iconic nameplate. is only $1,300 more to equip it on any What you don’t see is the Italian Alfa Cherokee, from the least expensive FWD Romeo platform that this Cherokee shares model to the most expensive AWD trim. with the Dodge Dart. This provides a solid For $1,300, you get 271hp and a lot basis that produces a wonderful on-road more grunt for passing and highway runs. experience and ruggedness for off-road This would be the choice if you do a lot duty. of highway driving to the cabin or skiing.

There is a special Trailhawk version of The downside is the added weight of the this Cherokee that has been designed speV6 makes it less nimble compared to the cifically for off-road, with higher front and 4-cylinder but both are excellent choices. rear bumpers to help it traverse ditches In addition to carving though the and climb mountains. The more practical mountains, I had a chance to drive over base front wheel drive (FWD) model starts them in the Trailhawk off-road model. at $23,495 and is the lowest priced vehicle This really is the enthusiast version; it in the compact SUV class. The All wheel had no problem scampering up anything drive (AWD) model is also a value leader it came across from big boulders, to sand and starts at $25,695 and mud.

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Inside The Cherokee is covered in soft-touch materials, comfortable seats and a large touch screen in the centre of the dash for connectivity. The base screen is 5-inches but a larger 8.4-inch screen is available on the $29,995 Limited model. In addition, all models get a second 3.5-inch screen imbedded in the instrument cluster that is fully programmable and provides custom readouts.

The back seat isn’t huge but the seats again are contoured nicely and provide good comfort. They also slide forward to elongate the cargo area if larger objects need to be carried. The rest of the dash has a stylish design that is a good combination of the bigger Grand Cherokee and the functional Dodge Journey. Sweeping lines

Verdict The starting price is the best on the market, the technology is second to none, and the ride is smoother and quieter than the competition and the interior class above.

The styling does take a while to get used to but it does look better in person.

Most people will equip the Cherokee with AWD and the middle North Edition that includes alloy wheels and added interior features for a reasonable $28,695.

With the optional V6 engine, the price is $29,995. This is a lot of Jeep for the money and one that is a treat to drive. Now that Chrysler has a competent small SUV in their lineup, their position as the number two seller of vehicles looks strong for a while to come. zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A former Richmond curler previously banned from competition for failing a drug test is heading to Sochi.

Jim Armstrong will serve as skip for the Canadian Paralympic curling team March 7 to 16 in Sochi, Russia, Canadian Olympic officials have announced.

Armstrong, a 63-year-old retired dentist who recently moved to Cambridge, Ont. from Richmond, led his curling team to a gold medal at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. But a few tumultuous years followed.

In 2011, U.S. District Court in Seattle sentenced Armstrong to a $30,000 fine and 75 hours of community service for selling counterfeit erectile dysfunction drugs. His son, Gregory Armstrong—with whom he shared a mailbox with in Blaine, Wash.—was also sentenced in the case, netting a year and a day in prison, two years of supervised release and a $5,000 fine.

A year later the World Curling Federation issued the elder Armstrong an 18-month suspension after he tested positive for Tamoxifen, a prohibited substance used to treat breast cancer. Armstrong said in a statement at the time he “strongly denied” knowingly taking the drug, suggesting that drugs belonging to his late wife—who battled breast cancer before her death in 2009—got mixed up with his own medication.

Armstrong appealed the decision and the penalty was reduced to six months, following a hearing with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The court’s panel found Armstrong was in a “state of emotional stress” when he “became the victim of his own mistake of putting pills of size, shape and colour identical to his own medication into the same box/ container.” It also called Armstrong “an honest man who regrets the error committed,” but nonetheless didn’t exercise “necessary caution.”

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Obviously, I did. But it was explained.”

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Concerts offer best of the season Host of Christmas-themed shows still remain on 2013 calendar

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musician who began his professional career teaching high school music in Richmond will perform a Christmas concert tomorrow (Saturday) at South Arm United Church.

Pianist and vocalist Perry Dickison will present “My Christmas Gift,” a concert featuring Christmas favourites and some new songs of the season.

Dickison, a New Westminster resident, grew up in Richmond, attending James Whiteside and Hugh McRoberts schools, graduating from Matthew McNair in 1975. He taught music at Hugh Boyd Secondary in the ‘80s before embarking on a solo career that took him around the world on cruise ships.

He’s still busy performing today as a freelance musician, including a regular gig at the Shangri-La Hotel in Vancouver, but Saturday’s concert at South Arm United will be special.

“My family attended the church since 1959 when we moved to Richmond. I was two years old,” said Dickison, adding his 92-year-old mom will be in the audience. “She hasn’t been in South Arm in years as she lives in a care home in Ladner now. South Arm is still very dear to her as well.”

The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the church, 11051 No. 3 Rd. Tickets, available at the door, are $20 for adults and $15 for seniors.

Dickison’s concert is one of a few seasonal concerts and events that remain on the 2013 calendar in Richmond. Here are some other upcoming shows, including a packed lineup this Sunday: •Winter Wonderland: The Christmas tree display in Richmond City Hall’s galleria continues through to the new year, and also features a concert Saturday, Dec. 14. Band and choir students of Hugh Boyd Secondary will deliver two shows: 1 to 2:30 p.m. and 3 to 4:30 p.m. Admission is free; donations for Richmond Food Bank encouraged.

•Charlotte Diamond: Richmond’s own children’s performer presents her annual community Christmas concert at Lansdowne Centre mall Sunday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. Members of the Hug Bug Band will join Diamond for the Holiday Delight concert, where she’ll also launch her new board book Slippery Fish in Hawai’i. Lansdowne is located at 5300 No 3 Rd. •The Richmond Youth Honour Choir: The young vocal talents of this choir will present a festive holiday concert Sunday, Dec. 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Holiday Harmonies is filled with songs to warm the heart and lift the spirit. The choir’s program includes both secular and sacred music. It’s at Peace Mennonite Church, 11571 Daniels Rd. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and youth.

•Christmas Tales: Storyteller Justyn Rees and singer-songwriter Russ Rosen will join with instrumentalist Brett Ziegler and percussionist Calum Rees in Christmas Tales, a show of music and theatre on Sunday Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Rees will present a retelling of the first Christmas, while Rosen will bring festive and reflective carols to life. Broadmoor Baptist Church, at 8140 Saunders Rd., hosts; admission is free.

•Good Noise Vancouver Gospel Choir: Joy to the World, A Gospel Christmas Celebration is Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. at Fraserview Church, 11295 Mellis Dr. Expect to hear seasonal favourites like “The Little Drummer Boy,” “The Holly and the Ivy” and Amy Grant’s “Emmanuel.”

Tickets, $10 to $25, at brownpapertickets.com or 1-800-838-3006.

•World of Music and Arts: Students from the Richmond-based music school present a holiday concert, Frosty Music Gala, Dec. 15, 2 to 6 p.m. at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 4071 Francis Rd. Four concerts, one per hour, featuring 150 performers; free admission.

•The Westwynds: The Steveston Folk Guild is presenting the Westwynds for its annual Christmas show, Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Featuring

Charlotte Diamond presents her annual community Christmas concert at Lansdowne Centre mall Sunday, Dec. 15

Former longtime Richmond resident Perry Dickison will present his musical talents of piano and voice in a concert Saturday at South Arm United Church.

Nancy Hundal, Kirk Holland and Karen Holland, the Westwynds will present an evening of Christmas music. The all-ages show takes place inside the Chinese Bunkhouse at Britannia Shipyards. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. Contact dave@ stevestonfolk.net or 604-715-9294 to reserve a seat.

•Jingle Bell Jukebox: Aberdeen Centre is hosting a variety of afternoon concerts throughout December in the mall’s central atrium. On this weekend: Ava von Lipinski, 10, presents a bilingual Christmas singing performance on Dec. 14 at 1 p.m.; Jean Lyon School of Music on Dec. 14 at 2 p.m.; B.C. Registered Music Teachers’ Association on Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m.

•The King and I: Gateway Theatre is presenting the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical on the MainStage until Dec. 31. Shortly after arriving in Bangkok, a British school teacher tests the limits of the King of Siam. Originally hired to educate the King’s wives and children, Anna turns out to have a mind of her own—questioning the King’s decisions. But when British officials set sail for Siam, sent to investigate that the King is barbaric, Anna is determined to prove the Brits wrong. Tickets, $30 to $49, available at gatewaytheatre.com or 604-270-1812.

•Christmas at the Cannery: On this month, the fourth annual Festival of Trees at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery (12138 Fourth Ave.) features decorated trees from Steveston merchants on display throughout the cannery. Visitors can vote for their favourite. The cannery is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular admission rates, $7.80 to $3.90, apply.

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Purpose of Open House: Date: Time: Location:

To inform the public regarding a proposed project involving: (1) 78 Townhouses, and (2) seven new Single Family Lots To ask the public to complete a public survey Wednesday, December 18, 2013 5pm to 8pm General Currie Elementary School Gymnasium 8220 General Currie Road, Richmond, BC

Open House Agenda: 5pm - Start, mingle, review information, 6pm - 7pm - A short presentation by Developer, followed by a Q and A session, 7pm - 8pm - Mingle, ask more questions, public asked to complete Survey, 8pm - Closing Note: City staff will be attending the Open House, as technical observers 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 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.

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- 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.

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One Vancouver Island homeowner has a lot to celebrate this holiday season after winning the RenoMe! with FortisBC contest.

Melissa Tolsma of Nanaimo won the $10,000 prize for her outdoor space, which she can now put towards the renovation.

“I was leafing through the local paper one day and the ‘RenoMe! with FortisBC’ ad seemed to jump out at me off the page,” Tolsma says.

“I couldn’t ignore it. I’m not usually a contest enterer, but I just had this weird feeling ‘you can win this contest’.”

Over 7,000 votes were cast, and Tolsma is very excited.

“I’ve never won anything, really, so this kind of win is unbelievable!” she says. “I don’t think it will really sink in until I see my backyard at the end of the reno process.”

Currently her backyard is only usable in the summer months, so Tolsma is hoping to be able to use her space year-round after the renovation. She and her daughter enjoy spending time outdoors, so the yard was the first place she thought of when she heard about the RenoMe! with FortisBC contest.

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“Natural gas brings warmth,” she says. “It obviously brings physical warmth but also a warm ambiance.”

Among the things Tolsma will receive as part of her prize is a gift card from Coast Wholesale Appliances. One person who voted in the RenoMe! with FortisBC contest will win a $500 gift card of their own.

A natural gas barbecue is one of the most popular appliances for a backyard. FortisBC notes that a natural gas barbecue can be extremely convenient for homeowners looking for fuel on demand, as you’ll never have to deal with running out of propane or charcoal. It also allows you to cook with different temperatures at the same time and control the heat more easily.

Tolsma also plans to install a fire pit powered by natural gas.

“I can’t wait to have the fire pit installed,” she says. “I see it as the focal point of the outdoor living space that Sarah Gallop has designed. Our house is under 1,000 square feet, so extending the living space outside is going to be awesome.”

“It’s kind of like camping in your own backyard,” says Gallop. “You get the informality of outdoor space with the convenience of natural gas.”

And convenient it is. Natural gas is available at the push of a button, so you no longer need to wait for your fireplace or cooktop to heat up or worry about running out of propane for your outdoor barbecue.

Tolsma is also planning to purchase a new patio set as well as some new greenery to accent what she already has.

The second and third place finalists, Gayle Curtis of Maple Ridge and Wendy Frose of Chilliwack, will each receive $2,000 towards their own renovations, for their kitchen and living area respectively.

For more information about natural gas in your home, visit www.fortisbc.com/goodforhomes.

AFTER!

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Short skip to the dyke and all the trails. While the home does need some work, it is very liveable and offers a good deal of space for the family. Or you could build your mansion on this quickly changing street of dreams. There is also approximately $35,000 in revenue contract from a cell tower located at the SW farthest reach corner of the property. Take a drive by and call today. This is a very unique opportunity to change your lifestyle.

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DEBBIE MURPHY & MILES TIMMIS

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

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

COUNTER ATTENDANTS: Rakkar Investments Ltd. O/A Quiznos in Richmond is hiring 1 F/T food counter attendant. Duties include: taking customer orders, portioning & wrapping take out food, recieving payments, stocking refrigerators etc.

No experience required. Salary would be $11/hr with 40 hrs/week.

Must be fluent in English, willing to work in shifts. Please email resume to: rakkarinvestments@gmail.com

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR Rakkar Investments Ltd. O/A Quiznos in Richmond is hiring 1 F/T food service supervisor with 1 to 2 years exp. and Grade 12 diploma.

Duties include: Supervising and coordinating activities of staff that prepare and portion food, establish work schedules, ensure food service and quality control, train staff in job duties, sanitation and safety procedures, hire staff and resolve customer complaints, supervise staff and manage kitchen operations. Salary would be $13/hr with 40 hrs/week. Interested applicants please email resumes to: rakkarinvestments@gmail.com

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EXPERIENCED Secretary/Receptionist required for one doctor specialty practice in Richmond, Computer skills and typing necessary.

Reply with resume fax 604-2703283.

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Business Development / Marketing Officer Aimity (BC) Financial Group is seeking a full time highly motivated individual to assist the manager to develop and expand the company business in Greater Vancouver Area.

Duties: - Develop local and overseas Chinese market - Recruit Preferred Partners to achieve sales/Profitability objectives - Work with brokers/agents to acquire and retain insurance business - Assess financial products and develop strategies to attract new customers - Liaise with potential overseas clients

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The ideal candidate will have experience, be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. A car and a valid driver’s license is required.

The Leader is part of Black Press, Canada’s largest private independent newspaper company with more than 100 community, daily and urban newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Washington State, Ohio and Hawaii.

Send your resume with cover letter by January 10th, 2014.

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HOME SERVICE GUIDE

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PLUMBING/HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 338

PLUMBING

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604-537-4140 ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

SNOWCLEARING

625

SALTING

LADYSMITH HANDYMAN Special. 3bdrms up, 1bdrm suite down. Owner carries $1200 month (250)753-0160.

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

AFFORDABLE MOVING From 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 Ton Trucks Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free Estimate/Senior Discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS GL ROOFING. Cedar/Asphalt, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters - $80.

604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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 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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Chocolate Labradoodle Puppies non-shedding, multi generation.

Ready soon! $995. 604-355-9881.

GERMAN SHEPHERD Pups & young adults. Quality German & Czech bloodlines. 604-856-8161.

356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

FOR SALE BY OWNER

PETS 477

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

NANAIMO 3 HOUSES. Ocean & City views. Reas. Down!

Owner carries . 250-753-0160

627

HOMES WANTED

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

www.paintspecial.com

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

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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.

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

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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

SUITES, UPPER

TOWNHOUSES QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located

Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Applâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 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:

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RENTALS FREE! Scrap Metal Removal...FREE!!!

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*Appliances *BBQs *Exercise Equip *Cars/Trucks/Trailers *Hotwater Tanks *Furnaces * Restaurant Equipment All FREE pickup!

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

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FOOD PRODUCTS

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

551

GARAGE SALES

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

560

MISC. FOR SALE

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR SALE. My Piano accordion collection of 16 piano accordions.

Priced from $190. to $1500.

(604)853-7773 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

TRANSPORTATION 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

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

736

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 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

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

RICHMOND, #1/Francis, 2/bdrm suite. $900/mo incl utils. Avail now.

N/S, N/P. Sep entry. (604)277-3776

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

845

604.488.9161

YORKSHIRE Terrier Puppies. 2 males, ready to go. Shots, dewormed. $1200 ea. (604)304-1131

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YELLOW LAB PUPS. 1 female.

Ready to go. Vet checked. $500.

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(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint.

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TOY YORKI-POOH, 2mos old.

Paper trained, shots and dewormed, 2 lbs. Mom & Dad - 5lbs ea. $700. 604-351-3347

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TOY POODLE PUP 7 weeks old.

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

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TRANSPORTATION

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

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SCRAP CAR REMOVAL CASH FOR X-MAS

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By virtue of the Warehousemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina we will dispose of goods, namely: (1) 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wooden Powerboat, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Skeena M2â&#x20AC;?; debtor â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stacey Langthorneâ&#x20AC;? to recover $5,626.94 plus accruing storage and any/all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale after December 18, 2013. Unit is currently being stored at Shelter Island Marina & Boatyard, 6911 Graybar Road, Richmond, BC. Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.

By virtue of the Warehousemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Lien Act and on behalf of Shelter Island Marina & Boatyard we will dispose of goods, namely: (1) 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Wooden Vessel; debtor â&#x20AC;&#x153;Robert MacRaeâ&#x20AC;? to recover $2,056.00 plus accruing storage and any/all other expenses related. This unit will be made available for sale after December 18, 2013. Unit is currently being stored at Shelter Island Marina & Boatyard, 6911 Graybar Road, Richmond, BC. Contact 604-434-2448 for further information.

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Eleven ESL writers from nine different countries shared their short fiction and memoir writing with family, friends and community last month at the Brighouse branch of Richmond Public Library, to rave reviews. Richmond’s writer-in-residence, Nancy Lee, introduced each writer and then they bravely read from their work to an audience.

Vancouver Airport Authority president and CEO Craig Richmond (right), and vice president community and environmental affairs Anne Murray (second from right) presented Quest Food Exchange executive director Elizabeth Crudgington with food hampers collected as part of the third-annual YVR Christmas Hamper Drive.

The YVR community donated 417 complete hampers and a substantial amount of additional food to Quest, which collects and distributes overstocked, mislabelled or near-expiry products that would otherwise go to waste and diverts that food to people who need it.

Coun. Bill McNulty joined members of the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre to commemorate the Dec. 6, 1989 massacre of 14 young women at the Montreal’s Ecole Polytechnique. Richmond Women’s Resource Centre president Colleen Glynn gave a short dedication memorial speech and urged us all to continue to work for non-violence for women.

Julia Olsen photo The East Richmond Community Association kitchen crew made a sausage and pancake breakfast at their annual Breakfast with Santa at the East Richmond Community Hall. The Kitchen Crew included (left to right) Ngaio Davis, Marie Murtagh, Karen MacEachern, Sheena Gingrich and Sherry Sutherland.

Kudos is a weekly feature showcasing announcements, achievements and good deeds happening around town.

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Lauren Kramer photo Home Depot in Richmond and Chabad of Richmond hosted a menorah-making workshop last month, creating menorah woodwork kits for some 93 Jewish children. Home Depot custom-designed the menorah kits, cutting lumber and using nuts donated by H. Paulin & Co., one of its vendors.

Mayor Malcolm Brodie and Richmond RCMP Supt. Renny Nesset at the Richmond Community Safety Building. The No. 5 Road building, which is home to the Richmond RCMP, has achieved Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Gold certification, exemplifying the building’s sustainable design, construction and operation.

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