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Local vines find their way into wine Richmond has become a ‘distinct destination,’ says mayor Annual address keys on strengthening economy, tourism

phandcp photo via Flickr The 2010 Games cauldron, a lasting symbol of the 2010 Winter Olympics, still stands outside the Vancouver Convention Centre. A planned Olympic museum at the Richmond Olympic Oval will also feature a public art installation of a cauldron.

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Richmond has evolved from a suburban community into a “distinct destination,” Mayor Malcolm Brodie told a lunchtime crowd of community and business leaders Tuesday.

“It is a desirable city in which to live, work, play and visit. Yet, along with the many positive aspects of this transformation, civic government also faces significant challenges.”

The five-term mayor delivered his annual address at a Richmond Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel.

It was a departure from past practice, in which Brodie reflects on the past year during a regular council meeting.

Brodie’s speech carried a familiar tone of striking a balance of economic growth and sustainability. He was particularly conciliatory toward Port Metro Vancouver, a federal agency the city clashed with on several occasions in 2013— most recently in December when the province approved a new jet fuel pipeline, which had the port’s blessing.

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Olympic museum to include an outdoor cauldron $5.6-million Richmond Olympic Experience scheduled to open in the fall

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

Matthew Hoekstra photo Mike Curran pours a Lulu Island Winery vintage featuring—for the first time—grapes that were grown in Richmond. See story, Page 26.

An outdoor cauldron, wall of fame honouring local sporting heroes and a retail shop are all planned pieces of a $5.6-million Olympic museum inside the Richmond Olympic Oval.

With design work finished, project officials are now finalizing the museum’s storyline, sourcing artifacts and drafting contracts.

Construction inside the oval is now scheduled to begin at the end of February, and exhibits are expected to be installed mid-August—in time for a fall opening, according to a report presented to city council Monday.

Called the Richmond Olympic Experience, the attraction aims to “reignite the excitement felt by residents and visitors during the Games, inspire viewers to excellence” and educate youth, according to project documents.

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Garbage carts may be coming to a curb near you if pilot program gets approved Trash pickup could be reduced following proposed pilot program

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Ethels deadline extended to Friday

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Shiny new wheeled garbage carts will soon be rolled out to three Richmond neighbourhoods if city council approves a pilot program aimed at reducing trash.

City hall wants to test garbage pickup with new standard bins similar to green carts introduced last spring for organics collection.

Under the six-month pilot, 1,600 single-family homes and townhouses would receive the new carts in February. Half would continue receiving once-a-week collection, while pick-up would be reduced to once-every-twoweeks for the rest.

“The overall goal is to help gain resident input into a city-wide program to align the city’s garbage collection services with the goals for recycling and waste reduction,” said Suzanne Bycraft, manager of fleet and environmental programs, in a report going to a council committee Wednesday.

With results of the $325,000 pilot in hand, staff would recommend in July an approach for all Richmond homes on garbage service.

For the pilot, neighbourhoods in the areas of South Arm Park, Odlin Park and Talmey Elementary School are included. Residents in the South Arm Park test group would receive a single 120-litre cart—the size of an average trash can. Other residents would get carts twice as large, but collection would be bi-weekly.

Participants would have the option of changing to a different cart size,

Matthew Hoekstra photo Krista Kane and Danny Clyne deliver green carts to houses on a Terra Nova street last spring. The city is now eyeing a plan to roll out carts for garbage.

and for those with bi-weekly collection, extra pick-ups on the off-week would be provided upon request.

“The intent of the pilot will be to determine which method best encourages waste diversion, while being flexible during the pilot to get as much public feedback as possible,” noted Bycraft.

It appears new plastic garbage carts are destined for driveways city-wide.

In an earlier report, Bycraft said blue box and green cart programs already allow residents to recycle the major-

ity of their trash, and “adjusting service levels” for garbage collection is the “next aggressive and progressive step.”

Carts come with a city-wide cost of $2.2-million and higher collection fees, and reducing garbage collection could prompt some residents to dump trash in recycling bins—or elsewhere—to get rid of it during offweeks.

But staff say a new collection program with carts would reduce complaints of missing lids and scattered garbage, and a single recommended

120-litre cart—along with rate incentives for alternative size carts—would also encourage more waste diversion while still giving residents choice.

“By reducing the number of garbage containers collected each week or by collecting garbage every other week, residents are motivated to recycle more and dispose less,” according to Bycraft’s report.

Surrey and Vancouver already have bi-weekly garbage collection using carts. Surrey also collects recycling bi-weekly.

Tourism is a key focus of city’s economic development From Page 1 “To achieve city objectives, we must collaborate with many partners, including other levels of government and agencies such as Port Metro Vancouver and the Vancouver International Airport Authority,” said Brodie, adding the port’s Richmond properties “represent a significant economic development opportunity.”

Also in December council also formally objected to a proposal to ship coal in the Fraser River from the Fraser Surrey Docks past Richmond.

That decision now rests with port officials.

Brodie said the city will encourage government partners “to work even more closely with the city” in addressing climate change, rising sea levels, housing affordability, police services and environmental protection.

In Tuesday’s speech Brodie reviewed the city’s work toward accomplishing council’s

goals for the 2011-2014 term, including that of strengthening the local economy.

Brodie spoke of streamlining processes for business owners, and noted several major development projects promising to bring thousands of jobs to Richmond. Those projects include development at the port’s Richmond lands, along with two projects led by the Vancouver Airport Authority: a Canada Post processing facility worth 1,200 jobs, and a new luxury outlet mall promising another 1,000 positions.

He also noted the significance of the Ecowaste Industrial Park, whose projected two million square feet of industrial space will create 4,800 jobs over the next 10 years. SmartCentres’ planned Walmart mall, which Brodie’s council approved last fall, also promises 1,000 jobs.

Tourism is also a key focus of the city’s economic development, the mayor said.

“Asian visitors are the biggest contributors to growth in the number of international tourists coming to B.C.” — Mayor Malcolm Brodie

Matthew Hoekstra photo Mayor Malcolm Brodie addresses a Richmond Chamber of Commerce crowd in City Centre Tuesday. Brodie spoke of his desire to encourage government partners ‘to work even more closely’ with the city.

“Asian visitors are the biggest contributors to growth in the number of international tourists coming to B.C.,” he said. “Offering a wide array of cultural amenities, convenient transportation access and the shortest flying times

to North America from most major Asian cities, Richmond is poised to realize an increase in the important tourism market.”

The city’s sport hosting program is part of that. Brodie said it helped secure more than 30 sports events for

Richmond in 2013, and 15 more elite-level events have already been scheduled over the next three years.

“The sport hosting program has annually generated more than 20,000 hotel room nights for Richmond plus millions of dollars in economic spinoffs.”

Tourism will get a further boost later this year when the Richmond Olympic Experience project opens at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

The museum will be the first North American member of the Olympic Museum network.

The deadline for nominations for the 21st annual Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Awards has been extended by a week, to Friday, Jan. 24.

If you know someone who is making a difference in the lives of others through the work they do in the Richmond community, consider making a nomination in one of six categories: Arts, Business, Youth, Sports, Community (Volunteer) and Community (Professional).

The nomination form is available at tinyurl. com/2014Ethel.

The Ethels celebrates the accomplishments of local women, and is named in honour of the pioneering editor of The Richmond Review, Ethel Tibbits, an outspoken community activist who was fearlessly critical in her columns, notably her strong stance against the internment of those of Japanese heritage during the Second World War. The awards luncheon serves as a fundraiser for Nova House, a Chimo-operated shelter for women and their children escaping domestic violence. More than $280,000 has been raised for local women’s charities since 1994.

Nominators are encouraged to provide as much relevant information about the nominees as possible, including the qualities of the nominee that set them apart, and how the nominee has made a tangible difference in the community. Judges will be relying solely on the information supplied to determine a winner.

Nomination packages should include at least two reference letters—and a maximum of three—that detail the work the nominee has done.

For information, call Martin at 604-247-3733.

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

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2014 is the year of the horse.

Community news covering January 22 to February 4, 2014 of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500 to increase the maximum ratio of tandem parking spaces from 50% to 58% of the total residential parking spaces required.

Please call 604-276-4395 for further information.

Nominate a business or an individual Richmond Arts Awards 22 Public Works & Transportation Committee Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

27 Regular Council Meeting Monday, January 27, 2014 Council Chambers, City Hall 7:00 p.m. (open meeting)

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Awards will be presented in six categories: Business and the Arts, Arts Volunteerism, Cultural Leadership, Artistic Innovation, Arts Education and Youth Arts.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

Nomination Deadline: Monday, March 17, 2014.

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Nominations are welcomed for the sixth annual Richmond Arts Awards, a program to recognize the artistic achievements and contributions to the arts community by City residents, artists, educators, organizations and business leaders.

Finance Committee Monday, February 3, 2014 Anderson Room, City Hall Following General Purposes Committee meeting

Planning Committee Tuesday, February 4 2014 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

Development Permit Panel Meeting Wednesday, January 29 3:30 p.m. in Council Chambers Agenda Items: 1. 6711, 6771 and 6791 Williams Road - DP 13630032 - Interface Architecture Inc.- To (1) permit the construction of 14 townhouse units on a site zoned Low Density Townhouses (RTL4); and (2) vary the provisions

Details at www.richmond.ca/artists.

Celebrate Lunar New Year in Richmond 2014 Year of the Horse From flower markets to lion dancers to live musical entertainment, experience a variety of local and exciting events that honour the rich traditions and customs of the lunar new year.

Stop by the Brighouse Library and answer five riddles for a chance to win a prize. There are separate contests for children (in English and Chinese) and adults (in Chinese only).

Bring a dish to share at the Chinese New Year potluck lunch on Thursday, January 30. Hosted by the Richmond Multicultural Community Society, the luncheon takes place at the Minoru Sharing Place on Minoru Boulevard.

Find more details about these events and all events happening in Richmond, at www.richmond.ca/lunarnewyear.

Have your say on our youth services, activities and programs Help us shape the update for the Youth Service Plan 2014-2018 The City of Richmond will be updating the Youth Service Plan 2014-2018 and wants to know what is important to youth (ages 13 to 18) and their parents and caregivers, when it comes to the City’s youth services, activities and programs.

Workshops were held in December 2013 and this month to provide feedback. Those unable to attend are invited to complete a short survey at www.LetsTalkRichmond.ca.

For more information, visit www.richmond.ca/parksrec/youth/ strategy.

Free Personal Preparedness Workshop Tuesday, January 28 Attend a Personal Preparedness workshop with Get Ready Richmond on Tuesday, January 28 at Steveston Community Centre, 4111 Moncton Street from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Those 16 and older are invited to attend this workshop to learn valuable life skills such as risks during an emergency, how to make an emergency plan and what to do in an emergency or disaster.

When registering, quote barcode 418474.

There are two ways to register for this workshop: • Online at www.richmond.ca/ register • By phoning the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt) To view upcoming personal preparedness workshops and fire/ life safety workshops, visit www.richmond.ca/guide and search for these terms.

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Children’s Arts Festival on Family Day February 10 at the Richmond Cultural Centre Celebrate BC Family Day with imagination and creativity at Richmond’s Children’s Arts Festival on Monday, February 10. Now in its sixth year, the Festival prides itself in highly interactive and high quality artistic activities for children 12 and under, all led by local professional artists. The Children’s Arts Festival is held at the Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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There’s a new line-up of Creativity Classes where passionate artists will lead kids in dance, musical theatre, puppet making, cartooning, circus skills and more.

This year, there are two Special Events for the whole family: awardwinning author and illustrator Lee Edward Födi and the Wonderland Circus.

Register now for Special Events ($7 each) and Creativity Classes ($10 per workshop, with some exceptions) at www.richmond.ca/register or 604-276-4300. Included with registration is a festival wristband that gives access to performances and many fun, hands-on Imagination Stations to create wizard hats, fantasy maps, mosaic stones and more throughout the Cultural Centre and Minoru area.

Also included is free admission to skating at Minoru Arenas and swimming at Minoru Aquatic Centre. The festival wristband can be bought separately on site for $5 for children and $2 for adults.

Visit www.childrensartsfestival.ca for more information on classes and registrations.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

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Steveston Highway off-ramp extension opens ahead of schedule Extended off-ramp promises some relief for tunnel travellers while studies for new bridge continue

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Commuters exiting Highway 99 at Steveston Highway Monday were among the first to drive an extended off-ramp that road crews finished four months

ahead of schedule.

B.C. government contractor Jacob Bros. Construction extended the lane to 1,100 metres—nearly doubling its length—using space previously reserved for vehicles accessing a now-demolished tourist information centre.

The $1.2-million project is aimed at improving the flow of traffic exiting the George Massey Tunnel. A government news release called the project “an interim solution” to improve safety and reduce congestion while studies for a new bridge to replace the tunnel continue.

A community information office for the project is now open

to the public weekdays in Ironwood Plaza, 203-11662 Steveston Hwy. Construction on the new bridge is scheduled to begin in 2017.

“We delivered on our promise on the Port Mann Bridge and South Fraser Perimeter Road.

We’re now moving ahead on work to fix the next of the Lower Mainland’s traffic bottlenecks, by replacing the Massey Tunnel,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, in a news release.

According to ministry estimates, 80,000 vehicles use the tunnel each day.

A rendering of what a new bridge on the Highway 99 corridor could look like. The provincial government intends to start construction on the project, which would replace the George Massey Tunnel, in 2017.

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RICHMOND SCHOOL DISTRICT #38 2014-15 SCHOOL TRANSFERS & REGISTRATIONS When and where should I register my child?

If you are new to the district, you must register first. All new Kindergarten registrations for the 2014-15 school year will take place at the English catchment schools from January 13 - 31, 2014. After January 31, 2014 all new Kindergarten registrations for the 2014-15 school year will be taken at the Central Registration Office at the Richmond School Board Office. All grade 1-12 students should register at the Central Registration Office. Parents/ legal guardians must personally register their children by presenting the following legal documentation: proof of Richmond residency (one of the following legal documents: current property tax notice, formal rental or lease agreement, signed contract of purchase of sale with possession date and subjects removed, Confirmation of Residency Form); proof of status in Canada (the student’s original birth certificate(translated by a Notary Public if not in English), Canadian citizenship or Landed/Permanent Resident card for the parent/legal guardian and child) and the student’s immunization records.

If registered by June 13, 2014 the student will be guaranteed a space in their English catchment school for the 2014-15 school year. If registered after that date, the student will be placed at a nearby school by the school district if space and resources are not available in the student’s catchment school. The application timeline for new Early French Immersion, Late French Immersion and Montessori applications is January 13-31. 2014. Application forms are available at the current school or on-line and once completed can be dropped off at the Central Registration Office at the Richmond School Board. Access to these programs will be through a district-wide draw process, with sibling priority. Late applications including siblings will go to the bottom of the wait list generated by the draw.

What should I do if I want my child to transfer to a non-catchment school?

The parent/legal guardian of a student who is not attending a Richmond SD 38 school and wishes to transfer to a non-catchment school must first register at the Central Registration Office and after doing so, may obtain a Transfer Application Form [RSB SA 23] and submit it to the requested school. Commencing Monday, January 20, 2014 at 8:00 a.m., transfer applications for students wishing to attend a non-catchment school will be received at the requested school. Students currently attending a Richmond public school, do not need to re-register. The parent/legal guardian of a student who wishes to transfer to a non-catchment school should obtain a Transfer Application Form for Richmond Residents [RSB SA 23] from their catchment school, have it initialed by the catchment school and then submit it to the requested school no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, February 28, 2014. If the application is received at the requested school by February 28, 2014, and space and resources are available, students will be approved to attend in accordance with the priorities listed in Regulation 501.8-R, paragraph 5.a. [1st: catchment 2nd: Richmond resident transfer students and 3rd: Non Richmond resident transfer students], on a “first come, first served” basis.

Richmond resident transfer students have priority over non-Richmond resident transfer students for transfer requests submitted by February 28, 2014. Schools will mail letters to the parents/legal guardians of transfer applicants on March 14, 2014, advising them of the status of their child’s application. If a late transfer application is received after March 3-June 13, 2014 then the request may be considered in accordance with the criteria set forth in district Regulation 501.8-R, paragraph 5.f. (4) [See Group 3 Student Priority Chart] NOTE: Parents/legal guardians should be aware that schools designated as “full” by the school district will not be able to approve first time transfer applicants due to a lack of available space and resources.

Get Ready Richmond Personal Preparedness Workshops Register for free workshops The Personal Preparedness workshops will teach you the risks, how to make an emergency plan and what to do in an emergency or disaster.

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

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What if my child already attends a non-catchment school?

Richmond Residents: Richmond resident students who are currently attending a non-catchment school, and wish to continue at that school for the 2014-15 school year, are not required to submit a transfer request. Such students will automatically be enrolled at the school unless they withdraw or transfer out of the school. Please let the school know if you are leaving.

Out of District Residents: All students who reside outside of Richmond and are currently attending a Richmond school, and wish to continue at their school, must complete “An Intent To Attend” form at their current school.

Students transitioning from elementary to secondary school must submit a Transfer Application Form for NonRichmond Residents [Form RSB SA 73], which is available from the attending school, by February 28, 2014.

To access Regulation 501.8-R, go to the Richmond School District, Student Registration website at: http://www.sd38.bc.ca/schools/student_Registration Secondary & elementary school boundary maps and descriptions are also available at the website by using the links: http://www.sd38.bc.ca/schools/Elem_Boundaries or http://www.sd38.bc.ca/Schools/Secondary_Boundaries

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

TransLink vote could sway civic election outcomes Anti-tax candidates may win more power on councils

by Jeff Nagel Black Press The outcome of this fall’s civic elections across Metro Vancouver may be altered by holding the promised TransLink referendum at the same time, prompting an unusual surge of voters aligned with one side or the other.

Several observers say that’s a strong possibility if the province pushes forward with the plebiscite on new transit taxes that could then dominate local campaigning.

Transit riders could come out in force to vote ‘Yes’ in the referendum, potentially pushing pro-transit candidates onto local councils.

But more likely, some watchers say, is a stampede to the polls of anti-tax voters who want to pay no

more for TransLink and will help elect conservative councillors and mayors as a byproduct of defeating the referendum.

A Nov. 15 TransLink vote would boost the “notoriously low” turnout in civic elections, said political analyst David Schreck, but he added it might also sweep into power candidates similar to Toronto Coun. Doug Ford.

“Usually the people who are encouraged to turn out are the people who are angry and upset and opposed, not the people who want to pay more taxes to fund transit,” Schreck said. “And those are the ones who would be casting their votes for city councillors and mayors and school trustees.”

Jordan Bateman, B.C. director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, said Metro mayors have themselves to blame for the timing because they were angry with the government-promised referendum and failed to reach a swift agreement with Transportation Minister Todd Stone so it could be held sooner than the fall.

“If I was a mayor in a community where TransLink is not popular but I’m proposing big tax increases to give TransLink more dough, I’d be very nervous about this election,” Bateman said.

So far no question has been announced and Stone and Premier Christy Clark have sent mixed messages about what they think it should be.

Mayors have said they first want the province to reform TransLink governance to give them more control over spending priorities if they are to support the referendum.

Metro mayors have opposed holding a referendum on transit funding, warning it will be sharply divisive.Most mayors wanted the province to simply authorize a new funding source to raise billions of dollars for new rapid transit lines and improved service.

They suggested an annual vehicle levy, a regional share of the carbon tax, a 0.5 per cent regional sales tax or regional bridge and road tolling.

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Olympic museum at oval is seeking sporting artifacts From Page 1 An artist has been selected to design the project’s cauldron on the riverside plaza— which will form the last stop in a torch route feature of the museum—and the concept will be presented to civic politicians in the spring for approval, according to Jane Fernyhough, director of arts, culture and heritage services for the city.

A symbol of the Olympic Games, the publicly-viewable Olympic cauldron of the 2010 Games still stands at Jack Poole Plaza at the Vancouver Convention Centre as a permanent landmark.

A retail shop for the museum will be combined with retail space for the oval in the lobby, and the wall of fame will be located on the ground floor. Other exhibits and interactive activities are also a part of the project, including an education program targeting school groups.

On Monday council heard project officials have undertaken “an aggressive search” for artifacts, tapping into sources at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, the Canada’s sports Hall of Fame, BC Sports Hall of Fame, Museum of Vancouver and sporting organizations. Other donations or loans are being arranged with individual athletes.

“All those contacted have been generous in their support of the project and will be providing many items on long-term loan,” noted Fernyhough.

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H1N1 flu death count is understated, say officials JOIN JOHN FOR JAVA!

Five official B.C. fatalities but more probable

by Jeff Nagel

Saturday, January 25th 9:00 - 10:00 am.

Black Press Public health officials say more B.C. residents have likely died of H1N1 flu this month than the official count of five lab-confirmed deaths so far.

Four of the confirmed H1N1 deaths were on Vancouver Island, while the fifth was in the Interior and there are none officially listed in the Lower Mainland.

According to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, there are 49 patients hospitalized in intensive care units with severe influenza as of Jan. 17.

Sixteen of them are in the Fraser Health region and 10 are on Vancouver Island.

But officials say the number of deaths understate the true scope of H1N1 flu fatalities because patients hospitalized with flu-like symptoms— even those who die—are not generally lab tested for a final confirmation of influenza or type.

“Most deaths from influenza will probably not have influenza identified,” said Dr. Reka Gustafson, a medical health officer with the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority.

As a result, she said it’s “not a meaningful exercise” to focus on the number of deaths or hospitalizations as that can give a false impression that influenza is less severe.

Based on national averages, the BCCDC estimates there are up to 520 influenza-related hospital deaths in B.C. in a normal flu season each year.

H1N1 makes up more than 80 per cent of flu

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Many pharmacies have run out of vaccine after a late scramble to get immunized.

The province says nearly 1.4 million British Columbians have been vaccinated so far and the “unprecedented demand” has led to temporary gaps in supply.

More vaccine is on order and will be distributed across the province—5,000 more doses are expected to arrive this week, another 3,000 are expected next week and the province has requested a further 13,000 doses.

“We’re getting near the end of the influenza immunization campaign, so we won’t have vaccine in every location,” Gustafson said.

She said flu season can continue through March, so late season vaccinations can still help ward off serious illness.

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Tom Fletcher eil Young’s anti-oilsands concert tour was the perfect distillation of the American enviro-assault on its dependent northern neighbour that’s been going on for a decade or more.

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After touring Fort McMurray in his electric car with actor-turnedprotester Daryl Hannah, the 68-year-old Young covered all the big propaganda hits and added his own fantasy facts.

It looks like a war zone up there! Hiroshima! If it keeps going it will be like the Moon! There’s no reclamation! Tar sands oil is all going to China, and that’s why their air is so bad!

All of those statements are false.

And then Young dropped his own nuclear bomb, claiming cancer rates in Fort Chipewyan are 30 per cent higher than, well, somewhere

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Licia Corbella photo via Twitter Retired ecology professor David Schindler, Athabasca Chipewyan chief Allan Adam and musician Neil Young at news conference before Young’s final concert in Calgary Sunday.

news conference. He says there were no questions for him, Adam or Young’s other validator, David Suzuki, who previously worked with Schindler on a slanted oilsands documentary for the CBC. Weaver calculates that Young’s claim about greenhouse gas emissions is substantially correct, if you include emissions from the finished fuels.

Weaver refused any comment on the cancer claims.

Young included the obligatory sneering comparison between Stephen Harper and George W. Bush, which is another sign he’s lived in California too long. He seemed unaware that the NDP’s Thomas Mulcair and Liberal leader Justin Trudeau

support continued oilsands development.

As for moonscapes, Young could have driven his famous electric Lincoln from his Redwood City mansion on a hill to nearby Bakersfield, to view the greasy expanses of closely packed pumpjacks reaching to the horizon, still expanding due to hydraulic fracturing.

Young could have visited North Dakota, where the second shale oil train explosion luckily didn’t kill anyone. It seems there will be no remake of Young’s classic Kent State lament dedicated to 47 Dead in Old Quebec. That’s American oil, so no protests.

Chief Adam was frank in an interview on CTV about using the “Honour the

Treaties” tour to strengthen his legal position. Young’s concert tour put $75,000 in his fund to pay lawyers. Oil isn’t the only thing being extracted here.

By the end of the tour Sunday, Young and Adam conceded they weren’t trying to shut the Athabasca oilsands down, just start a dialogue.

Thanks to uncritical media coverage, there will no doubt be discussions at dinner tables and in classrooms all over the world about the terrible Alberta tar sands and the cancer they don’t actually cause.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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else. Chief Allan Adam of the Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation has cited a discredited study by former community doctor John O’Connor to press the same claim.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta reviewed O’Connor’s claims in 2009. It concluded that “Dr. O’Connor made a number of inaccurate or untruthful claims” about cancer patients, and then refused to provide patient information after his claims made international news.

Retired professor David Schindler toured with Young and continued to push the health scare, referring darkly to newer research showing increased mercury and PAH (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon) contamination.

When you peel back the propaganda and journalistic hype, these studies mainly reveal that such toxins are on the rise, but are found in much higher concentrations around large cities where fuel is consumed. The cancer claims were then debunked by a Royal Society of Canada expert panel in 2010.

This cancer scare is the most damaging and dishonest part of the selective attack on Alberta.

The oil industry, politicians and most of the media seem unwilling to examine it critically.

Climate scientist-turnedpolitician Andrew Weaver was at Young’s Toronto

Life Lessons Andrea Phillpotts

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here’s so much junk in our house right now I’m starting to think that there’s a trash monster lurking under my bed, void-

It seemed like our household junk had doubled in the last month, poking out of every closet and drawer and making knee high piles in the kids’ rooms Downsizing is a laborious process for me involving multiple trips.

There’s my favourite charity and the recycling depot but often I’m led further afield. Extra school supplies go to my school, toys and clothes that I feel I should pass on to other friends with younger kids get spread over Greater Vancouver. For the really grotty items, I make a special trip to the transfer sta-

tion in Delta.

My husband is less discriminating. Anything unwanted ends up in a black plastic bag and tossed into the garbage.

He’s an environmental Grinch. With no patience for sorting, he has caught me a few times, going through his bag and pulling out paper that can be put in the blue bin. One time he called me a bag lady for rooting around in the garbage and sorting through it on the curb.

Do I really have hoarder tendencies? With horror, I think back to my grandmother’s house that I used to clean on occasion. When she passed away, we found an entire freezer full of frozen apples from her tree and a garbage bag full of lightly used tissues. In

It seemed like our household junk had doubled in the last month, poking out of every closet and drawer and making knee high piles in the kids’ rooms. her kitchen were elastic and tin foil balls the size of coconuts.

Now in my grandmother’s case, I think her collecting had much to do with her refugee experience in World War II where every bit of food or clothing could mean a better life for herself and her children. In my world, I am fortunate enough to be able to afford to replace nearly

everything I have.

But why do I hold on to stuff? Maybe it has to do with the time it takes to sort through it all, maybe I’m afraid I’ll need that old sweater the moment I drop it into the charity box. Perhaps I’m afraid of letting go of the past that all these old clothes and stacks of paper represent.

In any case it’s time. It may be a bit early for spring cleaning but I’m ready to go. The trash monster under the bed had better brace himself for change.

Andrea Phillpotts is a Richmond writer and teacher. Opinions expressed in this column do not necessarily reflect those of any school district, organization, or school.

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Defeated, I pulled off the road into another parking lot behind my favorite garden store to assess the damage on my bumper.

I must have appeared a little upset to anyone at that moment, a furious woman circling her car in the rain cursing and searching for her cell phone in her car. My stroke of luck was pulling into the parking lot of an auto body establishment, Bismark Collision that was closing for the evening.

The street light cast some light on my bumper to reveal some damage that I could see with the help of a flash light. Then a

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The bite wasn’t hard enough to be felt, didn’t tear the man’s pants or break his skin.

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City council and upper management need to take a good, hard look at who they are hiring to enforce Richmond’s bylaws and the decisions they make. I would like to see this entire matter dropped immediately, the dogs returned to their family and the family reimbursed the costs they have unfairly incurred. This whole business is cruel and unnecessary.

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by Tom Fletcher Black Press A lower Canadian dollar and a slow recovery in the U.S. and around the world bode well for the B.C. economy in the next two years, a new report from the Business Council of B.C. says.

“The U.S. economy is gaining ground, the Eurozone is out of recession, and Asia, particularly China, continues to expand at a robust clip,” said executive vice president Jock Finlayson as he released the Business Council of B.C. economic outlook report Tuesday.

“The weakening of the Canadian dollar relative to the U.S. dollar will also help lift B.C.’s export of goods and services to the U.S., prompt more U.S. travellers to come to B.C., and serve as a headwind to cross-border shopping.”

The report forecasts improvement in U.S. demand for lumber and other building materials, wood pulp and even natural gas, which has fallen to historic lows with a surge of shale gas production around North America.

The Business Council of B.C. report holds out hope for a B.C. government that has seen its

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“Following essentially no net employment growth in 2013, we see the B.C. job market recovering in the coming year,” the report says.

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Metro mayors pointed to property tax for transit Says TransLink referendum a go, tolling policy review a priority

by Jeff Nagel Black Press Transportation Minister Todd Stone says Metro Vancouver mayors could raise TransLink property taxes right now without a referendum and swiftly launch a major transit expansion.

Stone shone the spotlight on the property tax option this week as pressure grew for a decision on a question for the government-promised TransLink referendum that critics say looks rushed and risky.

“They could increase property tax tomorrow and fund a huge part of the expansion plan if they wanted to,” Stone said in an interview. “I think it’s important for people to know that.”

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The TransLink property tax – in addition to what residents pay in municipal property tax – was $235 last year for an average home assessed at $725,000.

Since property tax fluctuates with assessment, more expensive homes pay much more than the average amount to TransLink.

Stone noted Metro taxpayers got a special deal when TransLink was created in the late 1990s – the province would fund all hospital construction in the region while Metro residents would take on the full transit costs.

He said homeowners elsewhere in B.C. still pay 40 per cent of hospital projects on their property taxes and as a result many of them pay more in combined hospital and BC Transit levies than Metro homeowners do to TransLink.

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“I don’t believe property tax in and of itself is the be-all-andend-all of the expansion moving forward,” he said, adding he merely wanted to “refresh a few memories” about TransLink’s history.

Stone said he believes there is some room for higher property taxes, perhaps for higher transit fares and for some more costcutting within TransLink, but added they won’t be enough to finance what’s needed as the region grows by another million people over the next couple of decades.

“There will need to be another funding lever that would address the biggest part of the funding gap.”

Gas taxes are generating “diminishing returns” and won’t be the answer, he said.

Stone said an annual vehicle levy of $50 per vehicle would generate only $50 million so “one heck of a large vehicle levy” would be needed to raise enough money.

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No plans to add Massey bridge to vote From Page 14 A regional sales tax of up to 0.5 per cent suggested by the mayors “could potentially get you there,” Stone said. “A regional tolling or mobility pricing approach could possibly get you there as well.”

Many mayors prefer transportation-based fees or tolls that could also help shape road use and make the system more efficient.

Stone said he won’t dictate a solution but wants mayors to advance a proposal after an overhaul of TransLink governance is finalized in the weeks ahead to give local politicians more control over TransLink priorities.

He said TransLink and the mayors’ council will then be able to explore either a single expansion scenario or a series of them that can be costed and linked to different funding levers.

Stone said he’s heard arguments for bundling the Pattullo Bridge and Massey Tunnel replacement projects into the TransLink referendum to appeal more to drivers, but added there are “no plans today” to do so.

He reiterated the province will re-examine its tolling policy that blocks the imposition of tolls on existing roads and bridges as part of any fair tolling reform.

The potential for tolls on rebuilt Pattullo and Massey crossings would leave every crossing tolled except the Alex Fraser Bridge, Stone said.

“Which would seriously call into question the currency of the tolling policy and does raise questions around fairness and equity particularly for those folks living South of the Fraser,” he said.

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discussion in 2014. It’s high on my priority list.”

He admitted time for the referendum is tight, but insisted it will happen with the November municipal elections.

Pressed as to whether the province will help lead the referendum ‘Yes’ campaign or stay neutral, Stone said he and the premier agree “we don’t think the province should be at the front of the parade” – a coalition of other groups should be the main champions – but that the province should play some role.

He said the Metro mayors council is at “an impasse” and has yet to advance a clear vision to expand transit and fund it.

“There’s enough blame to go around,” Stone said, adding residents “just want all of us politicians to figure this out and get on with a plan.”

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The provincial government is being urged to raise disability benefit rates that advocates say are far too low.

The call comes as community consultations get underway on issues facing people with disabilities to guide the drafting of a white paper on potential solutions that will be unveiled in June.

The disability benefit rate for a single person is currently $900 a month and the B.C. Coalition of People With Disabilities wants that raised to at least $1,200. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That amount is for housing, food, clothing and all of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necessities and it is not enough to live with comfort and security in this province,â&#x20AC;? executive director Jane Dyson said.

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credit for increasing the amount that people on disability benefits can earn in wages without penalty to $800 about a year ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a positive step,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Dyson said a further improvement would be to calculate exempted earnings over the course of a year, rather than on a monthly basis.

She said that would allow people with episodic conditions who can work only a few months at a time to retain more of their wages.

Consultations are scheduled in the Lower Mainland from Jan. 28 to Feb. 13. Details can be found at engage.gov.bc.ca/disabilitywhitepaper, where comments are being collected until March 11.

Among the topics being considered are ways to improve accessibility to reduce barriers to mobility and employment.

Just 56 per cent of people of working age with disabilities are employed, compared to 74 per cent of people aged 15 to 64 who are not disabled. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What would B.C. look like as the most progressive place in Canada for people and families living with

â&#x20AC;&#x153;($900 a month) is for housing, food, clothing and all of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s necessities and it is not enough to live with comfort and security in this province.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Jane Dyson

disabilities?â&#x20AC;? asks the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s terms of reference for the process, which was a B.C. Liberal election promise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What would make it easier for people with disabilities to work or contribute to the community?

What needs to be in place?â&#x20AC;?

Social Development and Social Innovation Minister Don McRae has pledged to hold a summit on the white paper and its findings in early summer.

Dyson said she hopes the process leads to real solutions rather than a document that just ends up â&#x20AC;&#x153;sitting on a shelf collecting dust.â&#x20AC;?

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Tour seeks input on disability issues stands at $906 per month, including a rent subsidy.

McRae said in an interview that major cost items like that will have to wait until B.C.’s economy improves. Meanwhile, efforts to increase employment are showing promise.

B.C. has increased the amount of income that can be earned without reducing disability benefits from $500 to $800 a month. McRae said he wants to expand on a pilot project that allows people to earn more than that for part of the year, so they can take advantage of seasonal work.

McRae, who had “social innovation” added to his title when he was appointed to the ministry last year, said he was encouraged by a meeting with a Tim Hortons franchise owner from

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Social Development and Social Innovation Minister Don McRae.

The B.C. government has begun a province-wide tour to collect ideas for improving conditions for disabled people, particularly by improving their job prospects.

Social Development Minister Don McRae attended the first session Monday evening in his home community of Courtenay, which drew a capacity crowd of 70 people. He plans to attend other ones in the B.C. Interior and Lower Mainland in the coming weeks.

The ministry has also established a website for public comments, and one of the more frequent suggestions is for B.C. to increase its social assistance payment to disabled people. That now

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Input from the community meetings and website comments are to be used for a policy paper that will be presented at a public forum in June.

A meeting is scheduled for Richmond on Feb 11.

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This year the library’s focus will be digital literacy—the effective and critical use of digital resources.

Activities during the week will include storytimes and buddy reading using eBooks, communicating tips and facts about digital literacy to parents, and two computer gaming workshops for preteens.

The library recently purchased more than 800 new eBook titles for children and offers video and music streaming, a large collection of online magazines and newspapers and computers and iPads for the public to use in the library.

“Technology, media and information is everywhere,” said Melanie Au, who head’s up the library’s Kids’ Place.

“It’s crucial that parents and children not only have access to digital resources, but have the skills to use them in a way that promotes learning and critical thinking. Children’s use of technology needs to be an interactive experience where parents and children read eBooks, explore apps and browse the internet together, and this is something the library can help facilitate.”

In addition to the National Family Literacy programs, the library is offering two adult literacy programs to assist adults in improving their reading, writing and computer skills. These programs are supported by the B.C. government ’s Community Adult Literacy program with partners Kwantlen Polytechnic University and the Filipinos in Richmond Support Team.

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Idea of blanket $1 bridge tolls flawed, says critic

by Jeff Nagel Black Press The idea of a reformed, consistent and fair system of bridge tolls in Metro Vancouver charging no more than $1 at every crossing has been repeatedly suggested by some area mayors, but one transportation observer warns the numbers don’t add up.

Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts repeated the idea Jan. 16, proposing a TransLink referendum question to impose small tolls at all bridges, while reducing the Metro Vancouver gas tax and continuing to limit TransLink property tax increases to three per cent per year.

“It should be under a dollar,” Watts said of universal bridge tolls that would replace the

higher charges at the Port Mann and Golden Ears Bridges.

“It’s not about tolling pieces of infrastructure at a high rate. It’s about being fair and equitable across the region and having a coordinated, integrated transportation infrastructure plan.”

Patrick Johnstone, a New Westminster blogger, says $1 tolls may sound appealing but they wouldn’t generate anywhere near the amount of money TransLink needs to embark on ambitious transit upgrades, including rapid transit extensions in Surrey and along Broadway in Vancouver.

Johnstone added up daily traffic counts from 2012 for 11 major Metro bridges to arrive at an estimate of $320 million in potential annual

tolls, based on 875,000 daily crossings.

But he said $220 million must be deducted to cover the annual payments the province and TransLink makes to the builders of the Port Mann and Golden Ears Bridges.

“At most, in the best case of 11 bridges, you’re getting about $100 million in annual revenue,” he said.

That’s just seven per cent of TransLink’s $1.4-billion budget.

“We’re not talking about the amount of money we need over the next 10 or 15 years,” Johnstone said. “I’m not against the idea of fair tolling. But a dollar isn’t enough if you actually want to raise money.”

The crossings Johnstone included in his calculation were the Massey Tunnel and the Lions

Gate, Ironworkers Memorial, Golden Ears, Port Mann, Pattullo, Alex Fraser, Pitt River, Arthur Laing, Oak Street and Knight Street bridges.

Including the YVR-owned Arthur Laing would depend on the airport’s cooperation, but the other 10 are controlled by TransLink or the province.

Johnstone excluded the Granville, Burrard and Cambie bridges in Vancouver on the assumption the City of Vancouver wouldn’t agree to toll them. He likewise excluded Richmond-controlled bridges to Sea Island and eliminated the Queensborough on the basis it’s more an extension of the Alex Fraser.

“There are all kinds of jurisdictional issues,” Johnstone said.

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Transportation system has complex problems From Page 20 “It’s a simple solution but unfortunately we have complex problems in our transportation system and we’re not going to find a simple solution to solve them.”

Johnstone said he didn’t take into account any potential decrease in travel over those bridges if some toll-averse drivers reduce the number of crossings they make – another potential drain on the numbers.

Less could be available for transit if tolls also fund replacements of the Massey Tunnel and Pattullo Bridge.

One advantage of universal tolling, he said, is drivers would at least stop inefficiently driving longer distances out of their way in search of a

free crossing to avoid tolls, worsening congestion.

Watts’ suggestion that gas taxes be simultaneously reduced as new bridge tolls are added would further cut into any new revenues.

The Surrey mayor clarified that blanket tolls of less than $1 are just one of many potential road pricing systems, which include other models where drivers may pay to travel any significant distance on major routes.

“If you go for the model where you are going over a particular crossing then that would be under a dollar,” Watts said. “If you’re travelling x amount of kilometres into the downtown core then at a certain

“It’s a simple solution but unfortunately we have complex problems in our transportation system and we’re not going to find a simple solution to solve them.”

— Patrick Johnstone point there would be a cost triggered.”

Road pricing could also address complaints that drivers who don’t take toll bridges can still drive for free on most of upgraded Highway

1 or on the new South Fraser Perimeter Road.

Watts did not specify how much money she envisioned drivers potentially paying per day in combined road or bridge tolls, or how far she much she proposes to reduce the TransLink fuel tax, now at 17 cents per litre.

She said she hasn’t seen Johnstone’s analysis and can’t comment on it.

TransLink has estimated it must locally raise $175 to $700 million more each year – on top of assumed senior government contributions – to maintain and significantly expand the system, at an expected cost of $14 to $23 billion over 30 years.

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“In 2014, Richmond Hospital Foundation looks forward to building on momentum to work actively with donors to provide exemplary local health care in Richmond.”

New to the board this year are: Chris Ho (a barrister and solicitor with Ho & Associates), Lily Korstanje (managing director, Magnum Projects Ltd.), Russell MacKay

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business MacDonald Dettwiler inks satellite communications equipment deal Richmond-based MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates has signed a contract worth more than $4 million to provide satellite communication electronics to OHB System AG. The contract, announced in a press release issued Monday, will see MacDonald Dettwiler produce electronics to be integrated into the EDRS-C telecommunication satellite as part of the European Data Relay Satellite system.

The satellite is in geostationary orbit and will relay information between Low Earth Orbit satellites and ground stations.

The data relay satellite system will increase the time the satellites can be in communication with the ground and enable faster delivery of imagery to users, the press release stated.

The upgrades will support response activities following natural disasters, such as providing spacebased maps of affected areas, the release said.

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Winery taps into Richmond grapevine Westminster Highway winery’s efforts to grow grapes on Richmond soil now bearing fruit

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These fine birds are gracing the bottles of Lulu Island Winery’s new Chardonnay Muscat 2012—the winery’s

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first product to feature Richmond-grown grapes.

“A lot of people don’t think of grapes grown in Richmond. You can grow grapes anywhere

in the world, it just depends on the varietal,” said Mike Curran, the winery’s operations manager.

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Marc and Serge have been friends for 15 years, but when Serge spends 200,000 francs on an all-white painting, their different values quickly divide them. Marc’s unshakable disdain for contemporary art is pitted squarely against Serge—the guy who belongs to the very crowd Marc despises. Caught in the crossfire is the impartial Yvan—tolerant to a fault, his inability to take a stand only further infuriates his friends. Sometimes the peacekeeper, sometimes the whipping-boy, Yvan struggles to mend the friendships that are falling apart over something so seemingly petty.

More than a play about painting, ‘Art’ raises questions about why we value certain objects and, more importantly, what those choices really say about us.

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They went on sale in late 2013 for $18.95 each, and reaction in the tasting room has been positive.

“A lot of the local people like it,” said Curran.

Grapes were previously sourced exclusively from the Okanagan. And although its Richmond vineyard is small—a 10-acre field was planted in 2008 behind the winery—another local vintage is in the works. Release of a Richmond pinot noir is expected next year.

Lulu also produces red and white table wines, ice wines and fruit wines, including one with Richmondharvested blueberries.

All are produced at the winery in a facility with custom-built tanks and high-tech bottling and labelling equipment.

Originally founded as Blossom Winery in 2000 by winemaker John Chang, the winery was rebranded Lulu Island Winery in 2009 following its move to a new $7-million facility on farmland. It has since become a draw for tourists, particularly Asian tour groups.

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arts & entertainment Gateway’s ‘The King and I’ nominated for 10 Ovation Awards Rodgers and Hammerstein classic was staged in December

David Cooper photo Jovanni Sy and Barbara Tomasic in The King and I.

Gateway Theatre’s The King and I has been nominated for 10 Ovation Awards, celebrating the best musicals of last year.

The Richmond theatre staged its production of the popular Rodgers and Hammerstein musical in

December 2013.

The show itself is nominated for Outstanding Professional Production. Other nominees: Chris King for Musical Direction and Direction; Harriet Chung for Choreography; Carmen Alatorre for Costume Design; Adrian Muir for Lighting Design; Barbara Tomasic for Female Lead Performance; Jovanni Sy for Male Lead Performance; Jennifer Suratos for Female Supporting

Performance; Rosie Simon for Outstanding Gypsy, Female.

The annual awards celebrate excellence in musical theatre in the Lower Mainland.

Winners are determined by public voting.

Voting closes today (Jan. 22). The awards ceremony takes place Sunday, Jan. 26.

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One hundred prints from club members will be showcased in the mall’s food court rotunda during the annual show which wraps up Jan. 26.

The club is also welcoming new members. The club includes photographers whose skills range from novice to advanced, shoot digital and film, and use a variety of techniques. Club meetings offer evaluations, guest speakers and workshops.

Field trips and exhibitions round out the club’s activities.

Meetings are held on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month, from September to June, at 7 p.m. in the Painting Studio of the Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate.

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Book reinforces the idea that personal growth demands downtime

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As part of the Teach Yourself Series, Tina Jefferies’ new book, How to Find Peacefulness, is a simplistic look at how to make your life more fulfilling and peaceful by seeking solitude and reflecting on what truly matters.

She writes about our culture of overdoing, and the very real and important sacrifices we make in the name of productivity. Between work, family, activities, friends and other commitments, there’s little or no time for personal reflection in our hectic lives.

As someone who’s fairly new to meditation, I could totally relate to her claim that time

spent alone, clearing the mind and tapping into our thoughts and feelings is time well spent.

In our world where technology is king, it’s sometimes hard to remember that our bodies and brains need rejuvenation.

Many of us strive for balance in our busy lives but confuse balance with constant doing: “We now think that a good life balance consists of managing to drive ourselves through several gym sessions a week, maintaining a healthy diet, and being in constant, multiplatform communication with friends and acquaintances, on top…of coping with long hours at work. But this isn’t bal-

ance, [it’s] a juggling act. One where the ball frequently gets dropped—in the form of our health and wellbeing, and the quality of our relationships.”

Jefferies points out that most people fear free time and alone time, and think that they have to be productive to be happy.

With all the demands on our time we’ve lost the ability to think clearly and make wise, thoughtful choices.

How to Find Peacefulness reinforces the idea that personal growth demands downtime. It demands that we stop overdoing it 24/7, that we turn off our cellphones and computers, and instead, plug into our intu-

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Echoing what many others have said, Jefferies claims that over-activity and information overload can lead to stress and eventually, burnout.

The author emphasizes the idea of choice, and says that we can only achieve personal resiliency and recovery once we decide to put ourselves first. It’s about making decisions based on what’s right and fulfilling for YOU. Jefferies’ approach is pretty basic and there’s nothing new here; just a reminder of the benefits of creating peaceful physical and mental space for ourselves.

When you’re in the eye of the

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Like she says: “If life is pressured, you don’t need more time. You need to do less.”

For other books like this, try Strength in the Storm: Transform Stress, Live in Balance & Find Peace of Mind; Shortcuts to Inner Peace: 70 Simple Paths to Everyday Serenity; Achieving Inner Balance in Anxious Times; and Fearless: the 7 Principles of Peace of Mind.

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Don Fennell photo The Richmond Sockeyes and members of their alumni will play in the 12th annual alumni game this Saturday at 5:45 p.m. at Minoru Arenas. Proceeds will go toward the junior hockey club’s scholarship fund for graduating players.

Sockeyes suit up for scholarships The Partners of PRYKE LAMBERT LEATHLEY RUSSELL LLP are pleased to welcome Gary Hagel, Brian Corcoran, and Vina Sayson as Partners of the firm.

Gary Hagel continues his highly regarded practice in our Litigation Department with a particular emphasis on Insurance and Personal Injury Law. Gary was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1999 and became an associate of the firm in 2008. Gary is also the current Chair of the Richmond Caring Place Society, and sits on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge Management Society.

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Its list of graduating players includes current Vancouver Canucks’ defenceman Jason Garrison, broadcaster Dave Tomlinson, and the team’s current head coach and practising lawyer Judd Lambert. And the number of accomplished alumni continues to expand.

No one is prouder of the team decked in red, black and white jerseys, its feisty salmon crest proudly reflecting Richmond’s fishing heritage, than its original captain. And Doug Paterson continues to eagerly and enthusiastically extol the Sockeyes’ virtues every chance he gets.

Conceding a bias as part of the ownership group, Paterson says the team’s ability to remain competitive season after season reflects the passion and dedication of everyone associated with the Sockeyes.

“We have such a great culture, and that starts with the volunteers— many of whom have been with us for years,” he says.

Don Mills has been a fixture in the timekeeper’s chair for decades and is one of the team’s most loyal supporters. Troy Kelm has been a gatekeeper for almost as long. And though they now reside outside of Richmond, John Gilfillan and Lou Fuchs continue to offer up their time.

“It goes on and on,” Paterson says proudly.

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Trojans take Carkner Classic For Stu Ruttan, the annual Bob Carkner Memorial Basketball Classic is clearly more than just another hoops invitational. He was a big fan of the man the event honours and it’s apparent his team recognized that.

Much to Ruttan’s delight, the Hugh Boyd Trojans won the senior girls’ half of the high school invitational Saturday with a nailbiting 63-61 victory over Killarney Cougars.

Valleyview of Kamloops edged host Steveston-London Sharks 76-67 in the senior boys’ title game.

“I spoke with the girls about Mr. Carkner and his influence throughout the basketball community,” Ruttan said. “They were proud to win the tourney. They recognize the significance of this.

And for the seniors, this is the first tourney win for them after five years of basketball at Boyd.”

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Hugh Boyd Trojans Emma Kallner and Jacqueline Yan team up on defence against the Delta Pacers during the Bob Carkner Memorial Basketball Classic last weekend at StevestonLondon Secondary.

Wednesday, January 22, 2014

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It’s 15 and counting for Sockeyes

Richmond goaltender Kootenay Alder used the old poke-check to foil this Delta scoring chance as the Sockeyes topped the Ice Hawks 6-2 Thursday in the Pacific Junior Hockey League.

After hosting North Vancouver tonight, the team will play the Sockeyes’ alumni 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Minoru Arena.

Don Fennell photo

by Don Fennell Sports Editor Look who’s poised to be No. 1 again.

A month away from the start of the chase for the Tom Shaw Trophy, the Richmond Sockeyes are just two points back of the Aldergrove Kodiaks for the most points in the Pacific Junior Hockey League. Percentage-wise they’re actually on top, with 57 points in only 35 games—two fewer than the Kodiaks who have 59 points in 37 games.

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Sockeyes, so far, perfect in 2014

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Sharks net second in boys’ division From Page 36

Jen Lee takes the ball up the floor for the Hugh Boyd Trojans versus the Delta Pacers.

“The final was a thriller for sure. It was back and forth,” said Ruttan.

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Strelau and Jacqueline Yan both earned all-star recognition, while Courtney Gilles was Hugh Boyd’s leading scorer. Emma Kallner was selected tournament MVP. “Emma played with a huge level of intensity and heart, and when she gets like that

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

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Perfect score earns Toshi another title Uchiages win three medals at national karate championships

by Don Fennell Sports Editor Richmondâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Toshi Uchiage was picture perfect at the 2014 Canadian National Karate Championships, and as a result earned his sixth straight menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s kata title.

The now 12-time senior champion earned perfect scores in each round to win his 17th title (three at the junior level) Sunday at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

He had plenty of familiar company

on the podium, as his sisters Sumi and Hidemi (now residing in Alberta) met in the ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; final for the third time in the last four years. Sumi edged her Canadian national teammate 3-2 to win gold.

Seiya Takeuchi captured bronze in the senior kata division for the second year in a row, and added a silver medal in the under-21 division. He also earned a second bronze medal in the -68 kilogram under-21 kumite division.

And Nicholas Huen, making his na-

tional debut, secured a bronze medal in the 14-15 year-olds kata division.

The Steveston Karate Club has now extended its record of producing a national champion to 22 consecutive years.

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Richmond youth soccer teams were back on the pitch last weekend, continuing to hone their skills for upcoming regional and provincial championships later this year. In select play last weekend , Richmond’s U18A boys outscored Central City 4-2 and also won at U15 over West Coast 2-1 and U16 over North Vancouver 3-1 but lost in U13 play 5-0 to Central City. Delta edged Richmond 3-2 at U14 and Vancouver defated the U18B team 2-1. In girls’ play, Richmond outscored Surrey 4-1 at U13 and lost 1-0 to Vancouver at U15, 2-1 to Coquitlam at U16 and 1-0 to PCE at U18.

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Sockeyes alumni game Saturday at Minoru rink From Page 34

With a strong team of volunteers in place to look after the day-to-day activities off the ice, the management and coaching team is able to focus their entire energies on the ice. And longtime general manager Richard Petrowsky and head coach Lambert have been able to attract some of the top young talent in the region and then help many of those players advance to the next level—some as high as pro.

But while Paterson and his colleagues are proud of the players’ on-ice success, they’re equally proud of what graduating Sockeyes have been able to achieve away from the rink. And it’s that principle on which the team’s scholarship fund is based.

Entering this weakend’s 12th annual alumni game, $163,000 in scholarships have been awarded to graduating players. It’s gone way beyond Paterson’s wildest dreams.

“When we set out to establish a scholarship fund and an annual alumni game, we thought at best we could do so for three or four years and have some fun while doing so,” he says. “But I think what’s evolved speaks volumes about what the Sockeyes represent.

We don’t want to just produce

great hockey players, we want to produce great people. I think the culture we’ve built attracts kids because we don’t just focus on winning but on becoming better overall.”

When the alumni game first began, it was a bit of challenge to get enough players to ice a full lineup. Not anymore. Today, Paterson says, former players ask to play or how they can help out.

Paterson is also grateful for the community’s support, which continues to be pronounced. Sometimes, it’s every extraordinary as in the case of a pensioner who wrote a cheque for $200 to the scholarship fund to further show support for his beloved team.

“We’re hoping to get 700 people out Saturday,” says Paterson. “It’s always a lot of fun.”

“We have such a great culture, and that starts with the volunteers— many of whom have been with us for years.”

— Doug Paterson

Don Fennell photo Doug Paterson will again help coach the ‘oldtimers’ at this weekend’s Sockeyes’ alumni game at Minoru Arena.

Trevor Lima (10) will play in his second straight Sockeyes’ alumni game on Saturday afternoon.

Don Fennell photo Vancouver Canucks’ colour commentator Dave Tomlinson suited up for the “oldtimers” in the 2013 Sockeyes’ alumni game.

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Richmond man gets nod to rule at worlds Tony Shaw will be one of only two Canadians at table tennis championships

by Don Fennell Sports Editor Tony Shaw is one of Canada’s top officials.

He’s also a zealous promoter of table tennis.

And this April, he’ll be able to combine both passions thanks to a rare invitation to umpire at the 2014 world championships in Tokyo, Japan.

The Richmond man is one of just two Canadians—and among only a handful of officials from around the globe—to

be asked to oversee the play at the team event, which is held every two years. This year’s championships are scheduled for April 28 to May 5.

“It’s a huge personal honour,” says Shaw, who has officiated in two previous world championships—in 1997 in Manchester, England and most recently in 2009 in Yokahama, Japan.

A pair of recent open events, the Henry Cup two weeks ago at the

Richmond Olympic Oval and the Vancouver Open last weekend, have helped Shaw prepare for the big show.

But he knows he’ll have to refresh his understanding of the rules— some of which have changed in the last couple of years.

One notable rule change is that a ball that hits a players’ finger and then the racquet—previously a fault—is now allowed.

And to increase uniformity and help speed up matches, the International Table Tennis Federation has mandated

that all equipment inspections are to be carried out prior to entering the field of play.

“The idea is that opponents and the audience shouldn’t have to endure any unnecessary delays,” says Shaw.

Shaw is pleased to see interest in table tennis

is growing—most notably in Germany and Korea which have each dedicated a significant amount of resources into their programs.

“It takes a lot of time and money to improve training conditions and provide the players the opportunities to access

the kind of competition needed to improve,” he says. “And more young people are playing in those countries too.”

Shaw says there is also a notable increase in the number of players in B.C. and Alberta, but particularly in the Lower Mainland.

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Thursday.

Mo Zhang (Canada’s top-ranked female table tennis athlete) and Laura Lai (Canada’s top U-12 table tennis prospect) will play a demonstration game immediately following the announcement at 10:15 a.m.

CORPORATE SPONSOR OF CHRISTMAS TREES

• Kwantlen Polytechnic University • Ledcor Construction Limited • Aberdeen Centre • Mikei Red Reishi • Adera Group of Companies • MLA John Yap • Altus Group • Mr. David Rogers • Aplin & Martin Consultants Ltd. • Mr. Eric Wang • CIBC • Mr. James Westmacott • Citimark Developments Corp.

• Mr. Joe Peschisolido • Coast Capital Savings • Mr. Michael Chiu • Concord Pacific • Mr. Wei Lui Developments Inc. • Ms. Grace Tsang • Conway Richmond • Ms. Jackie Lau • Eddie Chan Personal • Nemetz S/A & Associates Ltd. Real Estate Corp.

• ONNI Group • Eye Station Optical • Pacifica First Management Ltd. • Fougere Architecture Inc. • PAR Bhullar Trucking • Hayden Diamond Bit Company Ltd. Industries Ltd. • Intracorp Projects/River Park Place • Penta Builder’s Group Inc. • River Green • J.C. Tam & Associates • James K.M. Cheng & Architect Inc. • River Rock Casino Resort • Johnston, Ross & Cheng Ltd. • Sierra Waste Services Ltd.

• Susanna Kwong Personal Real Estate Corp.

• The Richmond Review • W.T. Leung Architects • Western Construction • William Kelly & Sons Plumbing Contractors (1989) Ltd. SUPPORTERS

• Edmond’s Fine Appliances • Gienow Windows & Doors • Long & McQuade Richmond Lesson Centre – Piano Sponsor • Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel – VIP Opening Ceremony Reception • The Producers at Hugh Boyd Secondary – Video Production

• BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association (Richmond Branch) • Long & McQuade Richmond Lesson Centre • Richmond Music School • Emmanuel Children’s Choir

And a Big Round of Applause to Our Best Dressed Tree & Lucky Draw Winners…

WINNER Western Construction 1ST RUNNER UP River Rock Casino Resort 2ND RUNNER UP River Green LUCKY DRAW WINNERS • Jodi Allesia MATINEE CONCERT PERFORMERS • Susana Roque • Charisse Zapantu • Band and Choir Students of Hugh Boyd Secondary

Please come join us. Enquires, call President David Rogers at 604-657-8945 or E-mail golftequila@gmail.com

We are your

Recruitment Professionals Call 1-855-678-7833 today for more details.

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Community Worship

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

REFORMED CHURCH (RCA)

St. Alban

Fujian Evangelical Church

UNITED STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Please join us at 10am Sunday, Jan. 26, 2014 for Worship Service and Sunday School 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church

welcomes you to Sunday Worship Services

an Anglican parish in the heart of Richmond Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am The Reverend Margaret Cornish 7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond 604-278-2770 • www.stalbansrichmond.org

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

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

Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m.

Minnanese Service: 10:45 a.m.

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

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

Broadmoor Baptist Church 8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, BC 604-277-8012 www.bbchurch.ca Dr. Tim Colborne - Lead Pastor.

Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church

GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids

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.

Rev. Dr. Warren McKinnon

A safe place to connect with God and fellow travellers on your spiritual journey

CHRISTIAN REFORMED

CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH

8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622 Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship.

BAPTIST

Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Contemplative Eucharist 10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist with Church School Wednesday 10:00am. Eucharist, 11:00am Bible Study, 7pm Eucharist • www.stannessteveston.ca

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Richmond United Church

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

Worship and Children’s Program Sundays 10:30 am For more information, please check our website or call the office Everyone is welcome!

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

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IN MEMORIAM

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

NORRISH, Arthur, W. Dec. 18, 1927 Jan. 18, 2013

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OBITUARIES

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

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Quality Assurance Course for Health Canada’s COMMERCIAL MARIJUANA PROGRAM. February 22 & 23 Best Western Hotel, Kelowna, BC. Tickets: www.greenlineacademy.com or 1-855-860-8611 or 250-870-1882.

John Arvid Jackson April 9, 1922 December 12, 2013

Arthur - you are greatly missed, always loved and forever in our hearts.

~ Sale ~ Jewelry, Watch & Designer Collections

Wife Jean, daughter Sue & husband Brian, Paul & wife Marilyn

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OBITUARIES

FRIZELL, DAVID REEVES

MARCH 6, 1937 - JANUARY 11, 2014 Devoted husband and father, born March 6th, 1937 and passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 11th, 2014. Predeceased by brother Alan. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years Beverly; sons Jim (Laurie), Ken; daughter Diana (Leigh); sister Domini Powell (Bill); grandsons Jesse (Carrol), Jared; sister-in-law Betty Frizell; nieces, nephew and many friends. David, a resident of Richmond for 52 years, enjoyed his 35 year career with B.C. Tel, maintaining many of his lifelong friendships with his colleagues. He was an avid camper, exploring many places from coast to coast with friends and family throughout the years. His many projects and handmade gifts will remain for many years as lovely reminders of the master craftsman he was. There will be a Celebration of Life for Dave on Saturday, January 25th from noon to 3 pm at the Ukrainian Hall at 5311 Francis Road in Richmond.

RICHMOND FUNERAL HOME 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond BC V6X 1K1 (604) 273-3748 www.richmond-funeral.ca

John will be missed by his wife Gerda, children Irene, DawnLeah, & Dexter, grandchildren & great-grandchildren, his sister Edie, & brother Bob. John conducted on streetcars & drove bus for 40 years & was a long time volunteer with the Steveston Interurban Tram.

There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 25, 1 - 4 pm at Richmond Heights Co-op - 12411 Trites Road, Richmond btwn. 2 Road and Railway off Moncton and a memorial service at Richmond United (8711 Cambie Rd) on Jan 26 at 10 am.

Daicia, Tasayda, Kensie, Quinn,

Cole, Kyrie, Kooper, Kiera, and Alice.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at Manoah Manor, for their kindness and support, during her stay.

Funeral Service will be held at 9:30am on January 23rd at St. Joseph’s Church, 20676 Fraser Hwy, Langley.

1521- 56 St. Tsawwassen

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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca

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EXCITING NEW CANADIAN BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY. Available in your area! Min inv req’d. For more info, call 866-945-6409

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ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2014-2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.

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108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Anti-Aging Business Goldmine! #1 Baby Boomer Market in U.S. Prime Turn-key locations available. $12K (min. Invest) = 50K+ Yearly!

Call today: 888-900-8276 24/7

HAIR SHOP FOR SALE or Chair / Space for rent. By Fruiticana in Richmond - Cambie & # 5 Road.

Busy location. Lots of parking avail.

(778)858-1172

Hospice Cottage Charity Shoppe

KOOP, Hendrika (Rika) Age 94, of Richmond, passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 16th, 2014 in Langley, B.C. Rika was born in the Netherlands on June 13, 1919.

She travelled to Canada in 1951 with her family and shortly after, returning to the Netherlands, and back again to Canada in 1959. Rika and her husband Marten had a passion for farming and gardening.

Rika is survived by her brother Cor, her children, Marianne, Adriana, John (Roxy), Henrietta, (Mike), Rob (Phyllis), Matti (Tom), grandchildren Demetria, Dominique, Jacinthia, Rene, Mathew, Troy, Amy, Caitlin, Jessica, Rachel, Marten, Leila, Ryan and great grandchildren

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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Journeymen and Electrical Apprentices ESC Automation, is a market leader in the installation and servicing of building automation systems.

CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL Best Rates. 1.800.663.1818 century-plaza.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

We have immediate opportunities for journeymen and electrical apprentices looking for a career in a technical environment or individuals with a technical degree and interested in an electrical apprenticeship.

Please apply by forwarding your resume to:

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careers@escautomation.com

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• Annual Starting Revenue of $12,000 - $120,000 • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support • Low Down Payment required A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Office Cleaning.

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LEARN FROM HOME. EARN FROM HOME. Huge is a demand for Medical Transcriptionists. Start your online learning today with CanScribe Career College. www.canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535 info@canscribe.com.

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HELP WANTED

HOUSEKEEPERS (F/T, P/T) Are required at the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Riverport, (Richmond.)

Send resume to:

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS & COMPANY DRIVERS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators & company drivers based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

soneill@hierichmond.com

Fax 604-241-1840 Phone 604-248-8203

Centre for Arts & Technology www.digitalartschool.com 1.866.860.2787

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HELP WANTED

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. $3500 Signing BONUS for Owner Operators To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com or Call Bev, 604-968-5488 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

FLAG PERSONS & LANE TECH PERSONNEL NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

NORTHERN VANCOUVER island scaling company is seeking Coastal Log Scalers for camp/local positions. KLM Inventory Ltd. is based out of Port McNeill, BC. KLM will accept candidates who have just recently acquired their scaling license; the company will provide training. Competitive wages, plus full benefits. Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email qsg@telus.net. If you require any additional information please call Jamie MacGregor at 250-230-0025.

WE WILL TRAIN! COMPETITIVE RATES Must Have Valid TCP Certificate, Reliable Insured Vehicle And Provide A Clean Drivers Abstract!

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Please E-mail Resume: grasdald@telus.net

EDUCATION

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/Condominium Manager ONLINE! Graduates get access to all jobs posted with us. 33 years of success!

Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

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HELP WANTED

THE LEMARE GROUP is accepting resumes for the following positions: •Heavy Duty Mechanics •Feller Buncher •Coastal Log Scalers •Grapple Yarder Operators •Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers •Processor Operators •Hand Buckers •Coastal Certified Hand Fallers Fulltime camp with union rates/benefits.

Please send resumes by fax to 250956-4888 or email to: office@lemare.ca There is a CRITICAL need for Medical Transcriptionists across Canada.

Work from Home.

CanScribe graduates welcome and encouraged to apply. Apply through MTR at www.hds-mt.com/jobs

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVICES

CHEESE MAKER, SHIPPER, AND PACKER REQUIRED; Verka Food Products Ltd. in Richmond is hiring 1 F/T Cheese Maker, 1 F/T Shipper and 1 F/T packer. For Cheese Maker no exp. required and duties include production of cheese, setting up and adjusting processing machines, and checking quality of cheese, making adjustments to process variables etc. Salary would be $16/hr. For Shipper 1 year experience required and duties include shipping & receiving goods, counting or weighing goods, preparing invoices, affixing labels, inspecting and verifing invoices against incoming material, etc. Salary would be $16/hr. For Packer no experience required and duties include packing & unpacking material, moving products in warehouse and packaging material, checking products and packaging for basic defects, etc.

Salary would be $11.50/hr. All jobs are full-time with 40 hrs/week.

Interested applicants can email resumes to verkafoods@outlook.com

NANNY FOR ELDERLY NEEDED: REQUIRED MIN 2 YRS DRIVERS LICENSE. COOK, HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY. TRAINED AND FIRST HAND EXPERIENCE IN FIRST AID. SPOKEN TAGALOG, IBANAG AND ILOCANO ARE PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED. ONLY CANDIDATES CONSIDERED WILL BE CONTACTED. EMAIL: CATROW3865@YAHOO.CA

DAIRY PLANT Supervisor, Verka Food Products Ltd. in Richmond is hiring 1 F/T Dairy Plant Supervisor.

Must have 3 yrs related experience with good communication skills in English. Must be able to establish production methods, to maintain quality and quantity control, resolve production problems and improve productivity. Post secondary graduation in dairy/food production technology is required. Salary would be $ 23/hr with 40 hrs/week. Interested applicants please email resume to verkafoods@outlook.com

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WOODWIND Canada Immigration Ltd Salary: $34-36/hour , Full time Job: Promotions Manager-Public Relations in Richmond, BC Employment requirements: -University degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism or in related field -5 years of experience in advertising, public relations, communications, media, or promotions Duties: Plan, supervise promotional trips & seminars conducted at certain partnering offices & outbound seminars Evaluate the promotional activities & trips taken on an annual basis, results, seminar costs versus rate and number of clients signed as a ROI Conduct business seminars related to the business-PNP programs Manage Woodwind sales marketing managers and conduct evaluations on their performance Monitor and suggest improvements to Promotional channels such as weibo, facebook, forums-southern china, and other social media exposure Interested Parties please email to info@woodwindcanada.com, 604-282-1783 Company Website: www.woodwindcanada.com

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leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Req. immediately.

EDUCATION

BENEFIT PACKAGE! Please contact Mike e-mail: mike@megacranes.com or fax 604.599.5250

Ca Career Opportunities: Co Community Health Worker O Care Aide Home Support O Acute & Complex Care Ho

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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LEGAL SERVICES

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

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CONCRETE & PLACING

Placing & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 34 Years Exp. Free Estimates. coastalconcrete.ca

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DRYWALL

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

Mike 604-789-5268

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ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899 Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

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GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184 JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS Fort McMurray & Leduc Alberta Gladiator Equipment Ltd. has immediate positions for Journeyman Heavy Duty, off road Certified Mechanics for work in Fort McMurray and Leduc, Alberta. Excellent wages and benefits. www.gladiatorequipment.com fax 1-780-986-7051. hr@gladiatorequipment.com

Ou HCA program is for students with Our strong wills and warm hearts. Learn how str to work with a team of health care professionals to identify and address pr the unique needs of each unique client.

HELP WANTED

TRADES, TECHNICAL

Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanic Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry

HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

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PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

PERSONAL SERVICES

Marine Technician

Primary duties include maint. troubleshooting & repair of diesel & gas marine engines.

Knowledgeable in vessel electrical systems.

Must have own tools and a valid drivers license.

Compensation Based On Experience.

Please forward resume to vancouveroutboard@ telus.net

HELP WANTED

Get Paid to Exercise!

WOW!!

CARRIERS WANTED

to deliver Richmond’s #1 Community Newspaper

GREAT FOR ADULTS • SENIORS • KIDS

CALL TODAY 604.247.3710 or email circulation@richmondreview.com richmondreview.com

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GUTTER/Window Cleaning, Power Washing, 30 yrs exp., For Prompt Service Call Simon 604-230-0627

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HANDYPERSONS

MORE THAN HANDY RICHMOND RESIDENT

PERSONAL SERVICES

The perfect job for a health-conscious mind!

NEWSPAPER

GARDENING

AWARD WINNERS Hedges, trees, gardens, lawns.

A & B Landscaping (604)202-3893

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Semi-Retired w/ workshop • Custom Cabinet Design • Cabinet & Furniture Repair Small carpentry jobs WELCOME! * Over 40yrs. woodworking exp.*

Daryl 604-817-3028

• Permanent on call door-to-door delivery routes that require a substitute.

EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN for all your home fix up chores including expert interior painting, minor renovations, small electrical and plumbing jobs - give me your to-do list! No job too big or small. 25 years experience, meticulous and reliable with references on request. Serving the lower mainland. Reasonable rates and on time service 7 days a week Call Dave at 604-318-1046

• Must have a reliable vehicle and valid drivers license.

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NOW HIRING ADULT NEWSPAPER CARRIER FLOATER POSITION • Must be willing to deliver to all areas of Richmond each Wednesday and Friday.

• Newspaper delivery experience is an asset.

If interested please call 604-247-3711 or email circulation@richmondreview.com the richmond

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MOON CONSTRUCTION BUILDING SERVICES • Additions • Renovations • New Construction Specializing in • Concrete • Forming • Framing • Siding

All your carpentry needs & handyman requirements.

604-218-3064

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HOME SERVICE GUIDE PLUMBING & HEATING

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

604-833-2103

RENOVATIONS

CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS

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

To

WEST CONCRETE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-4 ton truck, 1 man $35/hr, 2 men from $45. Honest, bsmt clean up.

25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

AFFORDABLE MOVING www.affordablemoversbc.com

$45/Hr

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

PAVING/SEAL COATING

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ASPHALT PAVING • Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

CHIHUAHUA’S - Registered, micro-chipped, cert. of pedigree, health records, shots & dewormed, paper trained, $795. charlesfoyers@gmail.com

604-537-4140 MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

www.MOUNTAIN-MOVERS.ca Your trusted choice for residential moving services. (778)378-6683

329 PAINTING & DECORATING www.paintspecial.com

A & B JUNKERS Junk & Garden waste removal.

Worksafe & Insured. (604)202-3893

All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 560 JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT! 604.587.5865 www.recycleitcanada.ca

bradsjunkremoval.com

Hauling Anything..

But Dead Bodies!!

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE We Load or You Load !

604.220.JUNK(5865) Serving Metro Vancouver Since 1988 PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

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Strata & Commercial. 24/7.

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604-802-9033 TREE SERVICES

PET WEEK OF THE

“PRINCE” NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!

“PRINCE, ID# 304116, LIONHEAD CROSS RABBIT, NEUTERED MALE, 1 YEAR AND 1 WEEK OLD”

removal done RIGHT! • Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

Prince is an adorable rabbit with the coolest and most incredible hairstyle! He is a curious rabbit who loves getting treat and chewing on some nice apple trees. Come on down to the shelter if you think this cutie is the perfect fit for your family!

TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100

SPCA Thriftmart 5400 MINORU BLVD • 604.276.2477

TREE & STUMP 604-787-5915/604-291-7778

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

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

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

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5431 NO. 3 RD 604.276.2254 & 10151 NO. 3 RD Richlea Square 604.241.7586

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SPCA

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOMES FOR RENT

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

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TRUCKS & VANS

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

2004 F250 - 4X4, King cab, shortbox, auto, black, 180kms. $8800/firm. (604)538-9257

MARINE 912

BOATS

ALUMINUM BOAT WANTED, 10’, 12’ or 14’, with or without motor or trailer, will pay cash, 778-868-9342

bcclassified.com

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SUITES, LOWER

1 BR suite, suit 1 person. N/s, n/p. $790 inc. heat/light. 604-272-4510.

OCEAN VIEW WHITE ROCK avail March 1.

2 bdrm sunny, lower suite w/own driveway, level entry & walkout patio area. Ocean view, only 2 min to White Rock pier & 5 min to uptown shops & restaurants.

Quiet, no-through traffic street. 1 bath, in-suite lndry & gas f/p. All utils & heat incl. $1300/mo NP/NS. Refs req please. Anytime after 6pm 604-535-5899.

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Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

Want to turn your castoffs into cash?

You don’t need magic to do the trick.

All you need is a classified ad.

RICHMOND. No 5/Cambie. 2 bdrm +den. Priv ent. Ns/np, lndry. $900.

Contact Nin, 604-321-3941

PLOW & SALTING

AUTO FINANCING

604.488.9161

RICHMOND: 11111 Bird Rd. New 1 bdrm ste, prkg. N/P. $800 incl. utils.

Now. 604-273-6129, 603-7936

.Can-Pro Paint & Drywall. 3 rooms $250. Over 25 yrs of quality service. Insured/Free Est. 604-7717052

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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! $2299/month. Available March 1.

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

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Sold Your House?

Downsizing?

Renovating?

Just bring Your Clothes.

MISC. FOR SALE

DISCONNECTED PHONE? National Teleconnect Home Phone Service. No One Refused! Low Monthly Rate! Calling Features and Unlimited Long Distance Available.

Call National Teleconnect Today!

1-866-443-4408. www.nationalteleconnect.com.

HOMES FOR RENT

TRANSPORTATION

Short Term or Long term

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

Yorkshire Terrier, 3/mo old female Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $800. 604-828-2806

FIVE STAR ROOFING

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

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

in the

SOUTH SURREY

Pitt Bull Puppies, $500. Born Nov.17, first shots, dewormed, vet checked, 604.763.3125

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Richmond Review · Page 47

Clan MacLeod’s Robbie Burns Luncheon at Richmond Curling Club

Mike St George and Jack MacLeod.

Neil McLeod and Brian MacLeod.

Celebrating Robbie Burns

Amanda Oye photos Chloe Bolton and Ian MacLeod.

June McLeod and Alison Loveless.

Around Town Amanda Oye

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ore than 80 people came together to celebrate the life of Scottish poet Robbie Burns at the 24th annual Robbie Burns Luncheon, hosted by The Clan MacLeod Society of Greater Vancouver at the Richmond Curling Club last Sunday.

Sandra and Hugh Mooney.

Address to the haggis.

Roy Strang playing the bagpipes.

“It’s to honour Scotland’s bard who was really the bard to the world,” said Bill McLeod, event chair.

“More than anything else he was a man before his time … in his concern for the condition of the world.”

The event started out

with a haggis parade, followed by the “Address to a Haggis,” a traditional part of Robbie Burns day celebrations around the world (“Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face...”).

Lunch came next, featuring an array of foods including oatcakes and kebbuck.

And of course, there was haggis.

“It’s very much like a sausage in a way,” said McLeod. “It’s made out of things like kidneys and liver and intestines and so on, but there is also some good flavouring like garlic.” “[Robbie Burns’) address to the haggis was because it was the food of the common person in Scotland.”

Other highlights of the event included performances by the Elizabeth Johnston School of Highland Dancing and the Fraser River Fiddlers.

Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Richmond Review.

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