Richmond Review, January 24, 2014

the richmond

Flu still spreading, but vaccine stocks depleting 3

RICHMONDREVIEW.COM

Free EXPERT ADVICE from RICHMOND’S REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL FREE No Obligation Award Winning Home Evaluation Service and Results Best of

Richmond Specialist

Call Now! 604-649-0108 • www.tonyling.com

Staff Reporter

Matthew Hoekstra photo Xiao Ming Xu with his unique paintings at his Seafair basement studio. The Richmond artist is showing his paintings in public exhibition for the first time since he arrived in Canada a decade ago. See Page 10.

onnow sale

Friday March 14, 2014

$50 ea. • $475/table of 10

604.247.3700 or ethels@richmondreview.com

NEWS@RICHMONDREVIEW.COM

48 PAGES

Wanted: English teachers willing to work in China

by Martin van den Hemel

tickets

WIN N E

2013

Richmond School District hiring teachers for overseas

awards

D AR W

RICHMOND

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24, 2014

‘I wanted to work in my own way’

Real Estate Services

R

REVIEW

TONY LING

A

Canada’s long track speed skating team named 28

Interested in teaching English in Shenzhen, China, a major city on the country’s southern edge, and just north of Hong Kong?

Well, the Richmond School District is looking to hire teachers willing to be seconded there this September.

Although the salary isn’t disclosed, the benefits include: Richmond salary and benefits, health coverage, return airfare, a free, furnished apartment and on-going professional support.

And those willing to take the international plunge get more than just a cultural experience; they get placed on the Richmond Teachers Teaching on Call list upon their return.

“We think it’s a win-win for teachers and our district,” said Richard Hudson, head of the international student program for the Richmond school district.

The Richmond school district has been doing this professional exchange for about six years.

In the first year, only one or two teachers participated, but that’s grown to 15.

The teachers get paid according to the Richmond contract, and Hudson said they gain valuable experience, honing their

teaching practice while gathering insight into a culture that has a strong influence in Richmond.

Upon their return, they are much more polished and experienced teachers.

Unlike other people who teach English abroad, the teachers supplied by the Richmond school district are certified instructors, who “can make a significant difference in English instruction” in China, Hudson said.

China, meanwhile, sends teachers to Richmond, to gain insight on how the local education system works.

A group came in last November for a short-term professional development session, and another just last weekend, Hudson said.

The local teachers sent to China also participate in professional development workshops with teachers from China.

The job posting states: “We are looking for BC certified teachers who are able to work in Shenzhen for a minimum of one school year. Teachers will be expected to teach, demonstrate and articulate the Canadian teaching methodology of student-centred instruction, critical thinking, cooperative learning and social responsibility.”

Anyone interested in the position is asked to e-mail Tony Carrigan at tcarrigan@sd38.bc.ca The job was originally posted on Monday, with a closing date of Feb. 21, 2014. The job’s start date would be Sept. 1, 2014, with an end date on June 30, 2015.

Sale 1/2 Price Jewellery

Half Price

3 Days Only January 24, 25, 26 At our Design Studio | 8038 Granville St. Vancouver | 604-261-0412

RAGNAR JEWELLERS OFFICE: 604-247-3700

DELIVERY: 604-247-3710

CLASSIFIED: 604-575-5555

NEWSROOM: 604-247-3730

Page 2 路 Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

MOVE INTO YOUR BRAND NEW WATERFRONT RENTAL HOME TODAY Designed for smart living, modern functionality and comfort Building amenities: air conditioned fitness facility flex office ground floor workspace relaxing garden terrace with barbeque area

Studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartment homes. starting from $880 per month

604.353.RENT 14000 Riverport Way, Richmond, BC View Floorplans / Book a Showing

www.riverportflats.com

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review · Page 3

Flu vaccine still urged, but supply shrinking Virus still spreading, but vaccine stocks depleting following public health warnings

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Richmond’s medical health officer is still recommending people get a flu shot—particularly those at high risk—despite a vaccine supply that’s dwindling in the final months of the flu season.

“I think it’s still worthwhile,” said Dr. James Lu. “The flu season generally lingers on—it doesn’t really completely peter out until the end of March.”

Demand for the vaccine is higher this year, said Lu, because the prevalent virus strain of H1N1 is causing more illness in younger people—giving the flu greater visibility and prompting more people to roll up their sleeves.

What is influenza?

•Influenza symptoms last an average of two days: fever, headache, muscle pain, runny nose, sore throat, extreme tiredness and cough; fever and other symptoms can last up to 10 days •Each year in B.C., hundreds of people die from influenza or complications from influenza, such as pneumonia •Flu vaccines are provided at a variety of locations, including public health clinics, physician’s offices and pharmacies •Flu season is usually November to April, and vaccines are usually available beginning in late October •Since the flu virus changes a new vaccine must be given every year •In B.C., the cost of the vaccine is covered for people at high risk of serious illness and people able to transmit or spread the flu to those at high risk *Source: ImmunizeBC

“The flu season generally lingers on—it doesn’t really completely peter out until the end of March.”

— Dr. James Lu Public health officials say nearly 1.4 million B.C. residents have been vaccinated against the flu since October. Lu still encourages those who haven’t to get vaccinated, especially those with chronic diseases and pregnant women. But he acknowledges that message can be frustrating when medical offices and pharmacies are running out of supply.

In Steveston, the Medicine Shoppe ran out of stock last month, and supplies at London Drugs’ two Richmond stores ran out last week.

Lu said more vaccine could arrive in B.C. late this week or next, and he recommends people contact their family physician, local pharmacy or the Richmond Public Health unit for availability.

In the meantime, key to prevention is handwashing, said Lu, who also urged those who are sick to stay home to avoid passing the disease on to someone else.

“The virus survives on surfaces for awhile.

That’s one of the common sources of people getting sick, is through their hands,” he said.

Pharmacist Alex Dar Santos had nine doses of the vaccine remaining Wednesday at his Shoppers Drug Mart store at No. 5 and Cambie roads. Supply at other locations is also drying up, he said.

“The recent news has caused people to make any surpluses disappear pretty quickly,” he said. “My best advice for customers is to call around first to see if there’s anything out there, and potentially some doctors may have some left.”

Pharmacies—which have been able to administer the vaccine for a few years now—order the vaccine in advance of the season, and while production hasn’t ceased, distribution is switching to the southern hemisphere ahead of its flu season.

Dar Santos recommended people at high risk get vaccinated in the fall before the virus spreads, as the vaccine can take up to two weeks to take effect.

“So if someone has the flu in their house now, and you get the flu shot now, you’re not protected.”

Matthew Hoekstra photo Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist and owner Alex Dar Santos holds an empty vial of influenza vaccine at his Cambie Road store.

Earlier this month health authorities warned the dominant flu virus circulating this season, H1N1, was hitting younger people unusually hard, causing severe illness and intensive care unit hospitalizations.

H1N1, which makes up more than 80 per cent of flu cases in B.C., has been linked to four deaths on Vancouver Island and one in the Interior. None are officially listed in Metro Vancouver.

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

Can the flu vaccine make you sick?

•Impossible, according to Richmond medical health officer James Lu. The most common flu vaccine doesn’t use a live virus, only components of the virus that officials know to generate immunity.

•People getting vaccinated could already be on their way to getting sick.

Plenty of cold viruses are already circulating, and the flu vaccine can take up to two weeks to take effect.

Poll finds most B.C. residents are still shunning the flu shot 42 per cent got immunized, resisters cite side effects

by Jeff Nagel Black Press A new poll has found most B.C. residents didn’t get the flu shot this season despite a late scramble for vaccinations.

The Ipsos Reid online poll found 42 per cent of respondents got a flu vaccination.

That climbed to 61 per cent among those aged 55 and up, while just 29 per cent aged 18 to

34 got immunized.

The poll found Metro Vancouverites were somewhat more likely to be immunized (45 per cent) and immunization rates rose in line with household income.

Of those who did not get the flu shot, 57 per cent said potential side effects can cause more problems than getting the flu.

Sixty-eight per cent of those who actually got the flu shot disagreed with that statement.

Fifty-nine per cent of all respondents said the benefits of the flu vaccine outweigh the risks, while 24 per cent disagreed.

Ipsos Reid pollsters said access appears to be a non-issue as a large

majority said it’s easy and convenient to get a flu shot if you want it.

The poll of 803 B.C. residents in mid-January is considered accurate to within 3.9 per cent.

Public health officials say nearly 1.4 million B.C. residents have been vaccinated against the flu since October.

The unprecedented demand has led to shortages of vaccine, although more supply is arriving this month.

Health authorities had warned earlier this month that the dominant H1N1 flu virus circulating was causing severe illness and intensive care unit hospitalizations among younger patients than usual.

Public health officials say nearly 1.4 million B.C. residents have been vaccinated against the flu since October.

Page 4 · Richmond Review

7.00 Off

$

Return old medication

✁

✁

Any Oil Change Package Jiffy Lube Steveston 10991 No. 4 Road Richmond 604-448-0142

Friday, January 24, 2014

January is a good month to go through the medicine cabinet and properly dispose of unused or expired medication.

That’s the message from Metro Vancouver and B.C. pharmacies, which accept old prescription drugs under B.C. Medications Return Program.

It covers not just pills but various over-the-counter medications, including topical creams.

Drugs shouldn’t be dumped in the garbage or be flushed down the toilet to become environmental contaminants in the sewer system.

Council Update Interested in Richmond’s Resilient Economy?

By Chak Au Richmond is a fast growing city and the economic environment has changed tremendously Chak Au over the last Councillor decade. It is with this as a background that one of Council’s priorities for the 2011-2014 term is to update and revise the City’s Economic Development Strategy, and it will be coming soon.

The updated Economic Development Strategy is very timely as the last one was adopted in 2002 and a new one is long overdue.

A report titled Richmond Resilient Economy Strategy: 20142019 Action Plan prepared by city staff was received by Council earlier this month and has now been distributed to business stakeholders and the public for further consultation.

You still have time to provide your feedback on the proposed plan, and can do so until January 27. I encourage you to please visit www.LetsTalkRichmond.ca/ resilienteconomy to view the plan and share your comments.

Some of the information in the report is really interesting. For instance, Richmond’s share of both regional population (8%) and employment (9% -10%) has remained relatively stable over the last 20 years. However, in certain sectors of employment Richmond has an obvious competitive advantage over the rest of the Metro Vancouver region.

Because of the City’s geographic location, along key sea, air, and land transport routes, 23% of the majority of Metro Vancouver’s transportation, logistics and warehousing jobs are based in Richmond. The main challenges for Richmond to maintain this current advantage are the shortage of industrial land supply, ground transportation for goods movement, and suitable office space along the Canada Line.

Another economic sector I find interesting is tourism. At present, Richmond is appealing to a variety of short-stay visitors.

However, we do not have enough attractions to make Richmond a primary destination for international tourists. It is becoming necessary to explore ways to increase Richmond’s share of the regional market by developing new tourism products and destination attractions.

With close to 18 million passengers passing through Vancouver International Airport annually and 9 million tourists attracted to the region each year, Richmond is in a good position to gain from the huge growth potential in this sector and the returns from any investment will also be great. The projected completion of the Richmond Olympic Experience at the Oval in late 2014 and the first phase of the Designer Outlet Centre at YVR in spring 2015 will definitely give Richmond’s tourism industry new energy.

To view the proposed Resilient Economy Strategy: 2014-2019 Action Plan, please visit www.LetsTalkRichmond.ca/ document/show/220

Health officer wants e-cigarettes banned Flavoured vaporizers feared kids’ gateway to tobacco

by Adrian MacNair South Delta Leader The rise in popularity of electronic cigarettes has prompted medical health officers throughout the country to call for restrictions in their usage.

Fraser Health chief medical health officer Paul Van Buynder said B.C.’s chief medical health officers met recently to discuss the topic of e-cigarettes and their largely unregulated usage in public places.

Nova Scotia’s health ministry has proposed to ban e-cigarettes from bars and restaurants, whether the devices are loaded with nicotine or just flavours.

“We’ve taken enormous efforts to stop smoking in buildings, parks, hospitals, schools and so on, and our current guidelines don’t address these,” Van Buynder said. “So, we have situations where children may feel that they can use these in a school ground.”

Worse still, Van Buynder suggested non-nicotine flavoured e-cigarette vaporizers could be a

Health officials say flavoured ecigarettes are clearly aimed at the teenage market .

gateway to smoking tobacco.

He said flavoured e-cigarettes are clearly aimed at the teenage market and pose a danger to the progress made against smoking cessation.

“It’s going to make children used to holding cigarettes, sucking on cigarettes,” he said. “This is a very retrograde step and a huge risk to our tobacco control programs.”

Tsawwassen father Joe Braico was recently surprised to find how accessible they are to children when his 11-year-old son bought a $10 blueberry-flavoured electronic cig-

arette from a local retailer. The boy decided they were “pretty cool” when one of his friends bought one and decided to get one himself. The product, called eZee Cig, is a disposable electronic vaporizer replica cigarette with an advertised 600 puffs. It glows when the person inhales and then releases a realistic puff of smoke.

The eZee Cig’s packaging says it is not a smoking cessation device, is not associated with any health claim and is not intended to be used with nicotine. Although the package states it is “intended for use by persons of legal smoking age,” it is not regulated under the Food and Drug Act by Health Canada.

Ezee Cig comes in flavours of blueberry, cherry, chocolate, grape, menthol, and tobacco.

E-cigarettes with nicotine delivery meant for smoking cessation are regulated under the Food and Drug Act and restricted to use for adults over the age of 19. But replica cigarettes like these remain legal for sale to minors.

Van Buynder said health authorities are working to pressure the federal government to regulate ecigarettes in the same way as other tobacco products, including vaporizers like eZee Cig.

Quake estimates get shakeup

Dr. Martin Luther King

Jr.

Sunday St. Alban Church 7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond We gather as a faith community of love in remembrance of a dreamer, a person of great faith and determination, a courageous witness for justice. We come to honour the legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2014 10:00AM SPECIAL GUESTS:

Marcus Mosely Chorale, and Gospel Singer Sibel Thrasher

Look for these flyers in the richmond

REVIEW

Best Buy* Future Shop* Garden City Shopping Centre*

Shoppers Drug Mart* Source by Circuit City* Wal-Mart* *Limited distribution

University of B.C. researchers have concluded shaking during an earthquake could be significantly worse than previously estimated in parts of Metro Vancouver due to the dynamics created by an underlying sedimentary basin.

Their findings indicate the shaking intensity and duration could be as much as three to four times more severe in the region due to the presence of the silty Georgia Basin compared to areas with harder bedrock underneath.

The effect of amplified seismic waves would be particularly pronounced in areas such as Delta and Richmond if the earthquake struck to the south or southwest of Metro Vancouver, researchers said.

Winter savings Special Linda Barnes Councillor

Derek Dang Councillor

Ken Johnston Councillor

10 OFF

10 OFF

$

$

Bill McNulty Councillor

Linda McPhail Councillor

City of Richmond | 6911 No. 3 Rd. Richmond BC V6Y 2C1 | Tel: 604-276-4000

www.richmond.ca

Harold Steves Councillor

Coolant flush

(Recommended every 2 years)

(Recommended every 2 -5 years)

Offer expires February 15th, 2014.

With this coupon.

Offer expires February 15th, 2014.

With this coupon.

✁

✁

Evelina Halsey-Brandt Councillor

✁

Brake fluid flush

irect D Drive Auto Service

✁

Malcolm Brodie Mayor

Ron Hardie, owner of Direct Drive Auto Service, brings over 20 years experience serving vehicles in Richmond.

Family Owned & Operated

604-271-4844

1120-12191 Hammersmith Way (2 blocks south of the Air Care Testing Station, close to Ironwood Mall)

www.directdriveauto.ca

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review · Page 5

Metro mayors insist province owns TransLink ‘chaos’ Robertson, Watts reject referendum responsibility, property tax bv Jeff Nagel Black Press Metro Vancouver mayors have shot back at Transportation Minister Todd Stone, insisting the province and not they are responsible for the failure so far to map out a referendum on raising more money for TransLink.

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson was among those Wednesday who expressed disappointment that Stone has framed the impasse as one stemming from the mayors’ failure to decide what should be done.

“Mayors have been very unified for five years now,” Robertson said. “All of this

current chaos is generated by the province. We’ve done everything we could do to put forward concrete suggestions and be constructive and advocate for more transit in the region.”

Robertson and others noted the mayors’ council has no legal role in setting transit spending priorities – the unelected TransLink professional board has made those decisions since the province stripped power from elected officials in 2008 – and mayors therefore can’t decide what list of transit expansion projects might be financed by proposed new funding tools.

“The referendum question is entirely up to the B.C. government,” he said.

“Mayors and residents and businesses in the region are in limbo now waiting for them to take leadership and put the question forward and support the referendum effort that they have concocted.”

Robertson also said it

was“surprising and“ridiculous” for Stone to suggest that mayors could raise property taxes to fund much of the transit expansion needed as a million and a half new residents arrive over the next 30 years.

Mayors have proposed new funding sources—a vehicle levy, a small regional sales tax, a share of carbon tax and eventually some form of road pricing.

“We need the B.C. government to understand this is a huge priority. They can’t keep ignoring it and playing silly bugger with it.”

Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts also said it’s up to the province to solve how it delivers its promised referendum.

“The initiative is a provincial initiative,” she said.

Watts also said TransLink property taxes – now at $235 for the average home on top of municipal property tax – can’t rise any faster than the auto-

matic annual increases of three per cent already provided for in provincial legislation.

“I just don’t know where that room is to put everything on property taxes,” Watts said, adding her own house’s TransLink property tax was $854 in 2012 and $1,039 in 2013.

She said amounts like that are “unaffordable” for seniors on fixed incomes and young families trying to get started.

North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton, who was acclaimed as mayors’ council chair for 2014 on Wednesday, said mayors are firm that property tax is maxed out as a source for TransLink because it is also under pressure to deliver civic projects and other regional infrastructure.

“We’ve got all kinds of strain on that,”Walton said.

“It’s just not appropriate to continue to use property tax as a primary source, especially when it’s essen-

Pick transport priorities, Metro mayors told

JOIN THE SUTTON TEAM!!!

by Tom Fletcher

Make a breakout move by joining our award-winning team today.

Black Press

‘Art’

Call: 604-276-2898 or contact

Scott Russell General Manager via email at srussell@sutton.com INNE W

R

Metro Vancouver mayors need to agree on new road, bridge and transit projects so taxpayers know what the price tag will be when they vote in a referendum, Transportation Minister Todd Stone said.

That referendum will be imposed by legislation the B.C. government will present in the spring session of the legislature, and will be held along with municipal elections on Nov. 15, Stone told reporters.

The TransLink mayors' council met Wednesday and rejected Stone's proposal that they raise more money from property taxes to avoid the referendum that Premier Christy Clark promised in last year's B.C. election campaign. That promise applies to any new "funding levers" so taxpayers have a say before they are imposed.

Stone said a referendum question can't be developed until priorities for new projects are identified and a total cost is determined. But the communities haven't agreed.

"When you talk to the mayor of Vancouver, for example, the priority is an extension of the Millennium Line down Broadway," Stone said. "When you talk to the mayor of Surrey, the priority is [light rail transit] on up to three lines in Surrey. Depending on any other community you talk to in the region, the priorities range from improvements to roads, bridges or increased bus frequency and capacity."

Best of

RICHMOND 2013

Best Real Estate Agency

tially taxation without representation when it comes to TransLink because there’s simply no elected person who controls the use of that.”

Walton said he hopes the province agrees to changes soon to reform TransLink and restore more control by elected leaders, but added it’s “puzzling” that mayors would be blamed when they have no control. Even if a deal is struck fast, there’s now less than 10 months left

“Each and every stage that we try to deal with something, we’re rejected and refused by the provincial government,” he said.

Corrigan said it’s the province that has delayed and dodged commitments yet is once again trying to unfairly paint mayors as dysfunctional.

He said he won’t help craft the referendum question as long as mayors have no control.

Advertising Feature

The Ford F-150 Success Story THE ROAD RULES www.roadrules.ca

Cedric Hughes

W

Barrister & Solicitor

hen someone’s personal anecdote jives with statistical record, there may be a tendency to regard relevant ‘stats’ as validated and memorable.

Take this reported anecdote for example: “While fuelling up at a rural gas station on Vancouver Island a few days ago on a stay-inyour-vehicle, stare–out-the-window weather day, as the minutes ticked by it gradually became apparent that every passing truck on the adjacent highway was a Ford F-150.”

Pure coincidence perhaps, but, last week, when Ford’s announcement at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit of big changes coming to the F-150 included recitation of the truck’s history and sales statistics, the anecdote backdrop gave the statistics even more significance.

Media reports based on Associated Press feeds recited the following: “F-Series trucks have been the bestselling vehicles in the U.S. for the last 32 years; last year, Ford sold an F-Series every 41 seconds. Ford makes an estimated $10,000 US profit on every F-Series truck it sells. Michael Robinet, the managing director of IHS’s automotive group, says the trucks account for about a third of the company’s revenue in North America — $80 billion US in 2012.”

This information leads to a “what’s next” story and all the attendant questions.

‘Aluminum’ is the big change—20 times more than on most vehicles. Innovations introduced by Alcoa Inc., one of Ford’s

It’s true! We have a first rate training

suppliers, involve pretreating aluminum to make it more durable when parts are bonded together which in turn allows for fewer rivets to join parts. Aluminum will make up 97% of the F-150 body, reducing the weight of the now 2,200-kilogram vehicle by up to 300 kilograms.

Less weight means more fuel efficiency.

Aluminum does not corrode significantly and tends to be dent resistant. And because the frame will still be made of high-strength steel, there will be no loss of towing strength.

Likewise, acceleration and deceleration rates will be, at least, unaffected and more likely improved.

In announcing this change, Alan Mulally, Ford’s president and CEO, told Associated Press that, “You’re either moving ahead and you’re improving and you’re making it more valuable and more useful to the customer or you’re not.” Indeed. Industry analysts are convinced that Ford would not be doing this if it had any doubts about this innovation “not working.” Michael Robinet said, “Ford had to make a change, since its trucks were heavier than competitors’, hurting their fuel efficiency.

Ford, which has been selling F-Series trucks since 1948, also has a deep understanding of its customer. They would not roll the dice on this if they felt it wasn’t going to work.”

The effect on pricing appears not to be an issue. Ford’s truck marketing chief, Doug Scott, was quoted as saying that the F series will stay within its current price range of $24,000 US to $50,000 US. The expected reduction in both recycling costs from having less metal to recycle and in the manufacturing costs of the engine and other components—having less weight to move will slim them down—should enable Ford to hold the line despite the costs inevitably involved in such a significant innovative change. …by Cedric Hughes, Barrister & Solicitor with regular weekly contributions from Leslie McGuffin, LL.B.

Personal Injury Law, ICBC Claims

program for new and experienced agents. sutton group - seafair realty #550 - 9100 Blundell Road Richmond, BC V6Y 1K3

until the referendum that’s to run in tandem with the Nov. 15 civic elections.

Walton noted a transit funding referendum in Los Angeles succeeded in raising the local sales tax but required 32 months of public engagement.

Burnaby Mayor Derek Corrigan said mayors have told the province for years they want new funding sources and a reform of TransLink governance to regain elected control over where new taxes go.

“Experienced representation for serious injuries” 604-273-8518 • Suite 300-5900 No. 3 Road, Richmond Law Corporation

www.hughesco.com • Free Initial Consultation

A pricey painting costs a friendship.

FEBRUARY 6–22, 2014

By Yasmina Reza Translated by Christopher Hampton Box Office 604.270.1812 tickets.gatewaytheatre.com

Page 6 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

Properly handled, one Rottweiler is not a threat to the public, says report

275-1313 310-2929

Protest planned for Monday night outside city hall

604604-

8120 No. 2 Road Blundell Centre

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

Open 10 am to 1 am New Richmond Store Now Open!

The author of one of the city’s assessment reports on two Rottweilers facing destruction orders wrote that one of the dogs could be rehabilitated in the right hands.

But the assessment of the second dog from Jaime Kinna, of Good Dog Behavioural Assessment, wasn’t so positive.

On Oct. 25, Axle and Paris escaped their backyard, and wandered onto a townhouse construction site, where worker Dustin Wang encountered them as he worked beside the front entrance to one of

Large Pepperoni Pizza ᆼ尣Ίᆼ‫ܟ‬殠ઔ箵吩媥窹

$9.99 Monday & Tuesday Special 1 Large Hawaiian Pizza 泇Ā뺓泇Ʊᆼ㬐Տ ᆼ尣ᆙፐᇎ৑ઔ媥窹

$11.99

(Blundell Centre) #198 - 8120 No. 2 Road

(Blundell Centre) #198 - 8120 No. 2 Road

the unfinished units on Alberta Road.

When Axle, the larger of the two dogs at about 135 pounds, approached him, Wang fled inside the townhouse, and later noticed a slight pain below his left buttock. It turned out to be a dime-sized contusion, which neither broke his skin nor tore his jeans, though it was described by a City of Richmond staffer as a “serious” injury in court documents.

In Kinna’s report on Axle, the dog that nipped Wang, she doesn’t believe he would be a threat to the public if handled properly.

In the report, she scored him as low in aggressive behaviour, low to medium in anxiety/fear, medium to high in obedience, and high in biddability (willingness to work with people).

“Overall Axel showed himself to be able to handle interaction, stress and slight conflict with a

stranger very well. He is a dog that shows very high food and high toy drive, and this could possibly indicate a high prey drive,” Kinna wrote.

On whether Axel can be “rehabilitated,” Kinna found: “I do believe in responsible hands and with a strict management plan that this dog would not be a threat to the general public.”

Kinna’s assessment on Paris was another story.

“Overall, Paris has shown that she does not handle stress or conflict well, and resorts to fearful and reactive behaviour when presented with such. She does not seem to have a willingness to investigate or work with strangers.”

On whether Paris can be rehabilitated, Kinna wrote: “It is my experience that dogs that display the behaviour noted in today’s assessment with Paris is extremely difficult

to rehabilitate even under professional supervision, and if management is not strictly followed then they may pose a large risk to the general public.”

Kinna scored Paris as high in aggressive behaviour, high in anxiety/fear, low in obedience, and low in biddability.

Meanwhile, an animal behaviour specialist, hired by the owners of two dogs facing a City of Richmond destruction order, has complained that Kinna’s report used her methodology.

Dr. Rebecca Ledger, of Animal Behaviour and Consulting, told The Richmond Review Thursday she’s sought legal advice regarding the report written for the City of Richmond by Kinna.

Ledger claims Kinna’s reports written about Rottweilers Axle and Paris are “vastly copied and infringed copyright” from

17th Annual Richmond Aquatics Fitness Challenge.

Start the new year with a commitment to regular physical activity.

Sign up to take part in the 17th Annual Richmond Aquatics Fitness Challenge. No registration fees.

Participate with your cost of admission.

Celebrate Lunar New Year in Richmond

Final week to register.

Sign up by January 31st.

Just 30 visits over a 3 month period wins you a FREE Fitness Challenge t-shirt!

Experience a variety of local and exciting events that honour the rich traditions and customs of Richmond’s Asian community.

PRIZE DRAWS WORTH OVER $7000

14300 Entertainment Blvd.

Phone: 604-448-5353

7560 Minoru Gate Phone: 604-238-8020

www.richmond.ca/aquatics

www.richmond.ca

Find a listing of celebrations and details at www.richmond.ca/lunarnewyear

work Ledger authored a year ago for another case.

“Some whole sentences are practically identical,” Ledger said.

Specifically, Ledger notes that Kinna’s report uses testing methodology seemingly copied, in some sections verbatim, from a report Ledger wrote in February 2013.

Asked how Kinna might have come across Ledger’s earlier work, Ledger noted that Kinna authored a report for the City of Port Coquitlam last year. Ledger was hired by the defence in that same case, and her report would have been made available to Kinna.

Ledger also noted that Kinna’s report from early last year was constructed substantially differently from the November report she supplied the City of Richmond on the two Rottweilers.

“The difference between the reports she used to write, and this report— since she has acquired my copyrighted documents—is incredible,” Ledger wrote in an e-mail.

City of Richmond spokesperson Ted Townsend said there are two assessment reports that have been written about Axle and Paris, and they “are only a small part of the effort to seek the destruction of the two dogs.”

Townsend added: “Certainly, if there’s concerns about the assessment (report), we would invite Dr. Ledger to make those aware to the city...and we would invite suggestions if there’s an issue with the assessment or the conduct of the assessment.”

Reached Thursday afternoon, Jaime Kinna said it was“upsetting”to hear the copyright infringement allegations by Ledger.

“I do have a lot of respect for Dr. Ledger,” Kinna said.

But she declined to comment further, and was planning to speak to counsel.

Ledger will be conducting her own assessment of the two dogs on Monday, when owners Prabjot and Nav Nijjer will be able to see them for the first time since the minor Oct. 25 biting incident that ignited the controversy.

Meanwhile, another protest is being planned for city hall, this one at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27, according to Carolyn Quirt, who organized the first protest last week.

“Protesters hope to get attention at the next city council meeting,” Quirt wrote in an e-mail.

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review · Page 7

I shop locally

New York Dept. of Environmental Conservation photo Hibernating bats infected with White Nose Syndrome. The fungus is not usually visible if bats are found dead.

“As a Pharmacist, I believe improving your health is an interactive experience. I enjoy having the opportunity to share my knowledge and encourage people to try new things.

I am proud to own a business in this community, and to be a part of the Steveston Merchants Association.

I enjoy strolling in this vibrant historic village where I like to shop and support local businesses.”

Watch for bats in winter B.C. Environment Ministry biologists are asking the public to watch and report bat sightings this winter, as they try to track a disease that has killed millions of bats in eastern and central Canada and the U.S. White Nose Syndrome is a fungal disease that kills bats during their winter hibernation period. It is be-

lieved to have been introduced to North America and to spread primarily through bat to bat contact.

No cases have been reported in western North America so far.

B.C. biologists are working to understand how to protect bats from the syndrome and how to help populations should the disease arrive.

Peter Tong

If you see bats flying during the day, dead or dying bats or the location of winter bat roosting sites, provincial biologists are asking you to report sightings at 250387-9500.

More information on B.C. bats and White Nose Syndrome, see the “current issues” section at www. env.gov.bc.ca/wld/wldhealth/.

Pharmacist & Owner Certified Diabetes Educator

Brought to you by:

Metro Vancouver still ‘unaffordable’ An annual survey has for the sixth straight year ranked Metro Vancouver as the second least affordable place to buy a home out of more than 350 cities.

The Demographia study of nine nations found the typical home cost in Metro Vancouver is 10.3 times the median household income – the second worst after Hong Kong at 14.9 out of the cities examined in nine countries.

Anything over 5.1 is considered severely unaffordable and other Canadian cities that fell into that category included Toronto at 6.2, Victoria at 6.9 and Kelowna at 5.9.

After Vancouver on the list of least affordable cities were San Francisco, Sydney, San Jose and Melbourne, while the two most affordable cities were Pittsburgh and Detroit.

thank you for shopping where your

is

A promise of quality & comfort in every smile.

We will help you: • Get the right denture solution for you • Keep your mouth pain free and healthy • Enjoy the meals and foods you like • Smile, speak and laugh with confidence

WEST COAST DENTURE CLINIC #370-6091 Gilbert Road, Richmond

Alisha Kumar

Susan Leung

REGISTERED DENTURISTS

604.278.5447

Call to book your FREE consultation

Page 8 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

opinion the richmond

REVIEW #1 - 3671 VIKING WAY, RICHMOND, B.C. V6V 2J5 • 604-247-3700 • FAX: 604-247-3739 • RICHMONDREVIEW.COM

PUBLISHER MARY KEMMIS, 604-247-3702 publisher@richmondreview.com

EDITOR BHREANDÁIN CLUGSTON, 604-247-3730 editor@richmondreview.com STAFF REPORTERS MATTHEW HOEKSTRA, 604-247-3732 mhoekstra@richmondreview.com MARTIN VAN DEN HEMEL, 604-247-3733 martin@richmondreview.com DON FENNELL, 604-247-3731 sports@richmondreview.com

ASSISTANT ADVERTISING MANAGER ELANA GOLD, 604-247-3704 admanager@richmondreview.com ADVERTISING LESLEY SMITH, 604-247-3705 lesley@richmondreview.com COLLIN NEAL, 604-247-3719 collinn@richmondreview.com MARSHALL MACKINDER, 604-247-3714 marshall@richmondreview.com RENIT BAINS 604-247-3708 renit@richmondreview.com KIMBERLEY LIM, 604-247-3709 kimberley@richmondreview.com JANE ILOTT, 604-247-3707 jane@richmondreview.com AD CONTROL KRISTENE MURRAY, 604-247-3729 adcontrol@richmondreview.com

CIRCULATION MANAGER RACHAEL FINKELSTEIN, 604-247-3710 circulation@richmondreview.com CIRCULATION LITO TUAZON, ROYA SARWARY 604-247-3710 circulation@richmondreview.com

CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER JAANA BJöRK, 604-247-3716 jaana@richmondreview.com CREATIVE SERVICES GABE MUNDSTOCK, 604-247-3718 gabe@richmondreview.com PETER PALMER, 604-247-3706 peter@richmondreview.com JAMES MARSHALL, 604-247-3701 james@richmondreview.com The Richmond Review is a member of the B.C. Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder.

If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the council. Write (include documentation) within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org Published every Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd.

EDITORIAL: Here’s some TransLink priorities

T

he finger-pointing over the plan to hold a referendum on TransLink spending and transportation priorities got a little ridiculous this week.

On Wednesday, the Mayors’ Council said all Metro Vancouver mayors “unanimously” oppose the referendum. They forgot to count Delta Mayor Lois Jackson, who unabashedly supports it. They claim there is no time to put together a question and “educate” the public before the municipal election, which is 10 months away.

Other than Surrey Mayor Dianne Watts, who proposed a question several weeks ago that called for reducing the gas tax while bringing in lower, universal tolls on bridges and a limit of a three per cent boost to TransLink property taxes each year, no mayor has even proposed an idea to be included in a referendum question. They’d rather be against the concept. They are used to making big capital spending decisions without letting the public have a say.

Transportation Minister Todd Stone then said on Thursday that the mayors needed to set some capital spending priorities and propose a question. He did say that the province will pay any addi-

tional costs caused by having the referendum in conjunction with the municipal elections.

Let’s not forget that the referendum idea came from the premier during last year’s election. Until Thursday, no one in the provincial government had said the mayors were to come up with the question.

Everyone was assuming the province would word the referendum question, as it was Premier Christy Clark’s idea.

Mayors seem fixated on not raising property taxes for TransLink, saying that they can’t go up any more. That of course is because the property tax bill has their city’s name on it, and thus they have to bear some responsibility for them.

When they boost gas taxes, they don’t have to face any blame.

While mayors’ frustrations over their lack of input into TransLink spending decisions is understandable, they didn’t do a noticeably better job of managing it when they actually did control the TransLink board. Projects such as the Canada Line became embroiled in both local and provincial politics — one reason then-minister of transportation Kevin Falcon opted for a new TransLink structure.

Most of TransLink’s services (and dollars) go towards transit services in Vancouver, Burnaby, New

Westminster, Richmond and the North Shore. Other cities, most of which are growing faster than the above-named ones, are not getting much in the way of new service, with the notable exception of the Evergreen Line, being built to the Tri-Cities area.

In fact the cost of building that line is another reason that few new services are being offered. The cost of the 11-kilometre SkyTrain link was the prime reason that mayors agreed to boost the gas tax to 17 cents a litre three years ago.

Few people south of the Fraser, or in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, are likely to back tax increases if there is little or no new service coming their way. Their frustration is magnified by the fact that they must pay tolls on TransLink’s Golden Ears Bridge, or the province’s Port Mann Bridge.

It seems unlikely that the disparate areas of the Metro region will agree on transit priorities, let alone on new methods for taxing people. Perhaps it’s time to break TransLink up, and have the South Fraser region go it alone in setting its own transit priorities. Have all the TransLink revenue from that area go towards services for that area, and the South Fraser can make a contribution to services like SkyTrain that cross the river.

Despite what the mayors say, people are pretty clear about transportation priorities. They want to see fair tolling policies that do not unduly punish people in one part of the region. They want to see an expansion of bus services over the Port Mann Bridge, and better transit service to fast-growing areas like Willoughby.

They want to see an expansion of rapid transit south of the Fraser.

They also would agree to transit expansion in other parts of the region, as long as those projects are not at the expense of fast-growing areas with little or no transit service.

In terms of paying for it, what’s wrong with boosting property taxes? As provincial politicians point out, people in the Metro area do not pay hospital taxes any more — and other B.C. residents do. Why not do as Watts suggests — boost property taxes a little bit, reduce the gas tax, and bring in a universal toll on all major bridges, with a maximum rate of $1 for cars and $3 for large trucks?

With fairness as its guiding principle, such a proposal could gain support from a majority of voters — if the mayors and the province can stop pointing fingers, and start working together to ensure that long-term transportation issues are dealt with.

—Langley Times

It’s the least wonderful time of the year

by Bob Niles Contributor

T

he three best words that describe January are as follows and I quote, stink, stank, stunk!

I quote ‘The Grinch’ because he use to love this time of year. No more is the belch of whomboozelers, the annoying tinkle tinkle from zingdingglers or the feast of the beast by Christmas singers!

The holidays are over! Decorations are down and boxed away.

No more parties! No more feasts!

The weather is all rain, but we dare not complain because the rest of Canada is much worse.

The only holiday comfort left is the burning logs on TV. Craving a fiery log fix I extend an arm out of its winter nest that I’ve fashioned from three blankets and a sleeping bag on my EasyBoy. Clicker in hand I tune to the happy, comforting, in this time of need, holiday hang on. WHAT!.........it’s gone! This too! I want my EM-TV! (EM= embers) Its the only reality TV I watch. I never saw how it ended! Did it just burn out like all the kid TV stars of the 80s? Was it snuffed out like an Italian gangster?

Why? It was as entertaining as most of the shows that are on TV now.

They might have mixed it up a bit by burning different things from time to time. First could be all the wrapping paper and bows from

all the holiday gifts. The different colours that burn from the papers and watch the bows melt and smoke before they combust into hot hungry flames.

Then in February have a Valentine Special. The burning of pictures of old boyfriends. The creepy Valentine cards from people like the sweat pants guy at the end of the hall. We all have items of a love gone wrong that need to burn.

Easter, could bring about the melting of cute chocolate animals that we didn’t want to pass our gums. Watch as they droop, melt and liquefy like old vegetables in the crisper you bought at the start of the year to start a healthier lifestyle but didn’t.

Spring Break and the kids are at home alone could bring about live phone in shows where household items from the bathroom and kitchen cabinets are set ablaze. The pretty colours and the oh so toxic fumes all safely kept away from harming little Johnny’s lungs. Late night, for the adults you could have a phone in show on stuff from the garage. That stuff burns real big! ( I’m starting to sound like a pyro!)

How about a divorce special.

He burns her stuff....she burns his stuff. We’re talking Emmy material here.

Then there’s all the summer fires.

Camp sing songs fires around a cheerful circular center point.

Scary story fires, all told across hungry licking flames that dance shadows across terrified faces.

Friday night bonfires of drunken

idiots that end with no eyelashes and much singed hair all to the cry of ‘I love you man!’

You could have different wood night. Maple he will Mondays! Firget-me-not Fridays! Concluding with Spruce me up Saturdays.

All these possibilities and only half the years gone. TV programmers where are you? This is a sure hit! If you guys won’t maybe I’ll start my own network. Call it the CBC (Continually Burning Channel). Not to be confused with the

other CBC which replaces burning with boring.

The need for fire has been part of our earliest history. Comfort, togetherness, safety, warmth and light was provided by man learning to recreate the flame. It’s roots run deep in civilization. Is it no wonder then that we all are guilty of watching a few burning logs crackling away to a time not forgotten. Happier times. Simpler times. A time before stink, stank, stunk!

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review · Page 9

letters

Better Grades Happier Kids

Apologies Editor: Re: “There’s no limit to aggrieved groups.”

Apologies and compensation for “historical wrongs?”

Demanding and granting apologies and reparations for historical wrongs committed a long time ago has become all the rage, and the all-party self- flagellating compulsion of applying today’s moral and social standards to past circumstances and wrong-doings has turned into a grievancedriven new version of “historical revisionism.”

With Ujjal Donanjh advising

against apologies for “historical wrongs” (Komagata Maru), and Victor Wong, executive director of the Chinese-Canadian National Council and Sid Tan of the Head Tax Family Society of Canada continuing to advocate apologies for “historical wrongs” (head tax) .... it has now become a matter of: Damned if you do (apologize) ... and damned if you don’t (apologize)!

Edward Bopp Tsawwassen

Tolls Editor: I like Mr. Brodie’s suggestion for $1 tolls on all bridges, but

would add 50-cents for every empty seat in each vehicle.

Based on capacity at manufacture (so no removing seats to save on tolls).

George Pope Richmond

Thanks Editor: I would like to say, “Thank you” to the unknown man who stood beside my sprawled and bleeding body in Richmond Centre’s parking lot, phoned 911, and waited long enough to make sure help had arrived before leaving.

Merrill Muttart Richmond

50% Off

needed to those who live on the streets of Richmond.

Once again without the help provided to me

by Hand Up To Hope I would have probably died on the street, so with my deepest regrets and sympathy I wish to

thank all those involved.

I have now been working at the Union Gospel Mission for the past three years and am so grateful for the new life of sobriety that I can now live.

Michael Gosling Richmond

Car Wash

(with purchase of an oil change)

✁

Editor: Five years ago I was living on the streets in Richmond. I had been living that way for about three years when a group of church kids came down to the bottle depot where a bunch of us used to hang out and drink.

After meeting one of these kids I started thinking about getting sober. This conversation led to a chain of events that got me into a drug and alcohol recovery program.

I later found out that they were part of a church that came to the bottle depot on Sundays with hot meals for us street people, and that the service that they were providing was called Hand Up To Hope.

I give full credit to this organization for helping me to find my sobriety after 34 years of drinking.

It has been four and a half years since my last drink and during this time I have been a part of Hand Up To Hope.

Unfortunately due to health issues with the organizer, the meals have been reduced to once per month instead of weekly.

It is my greatest hope that someone else or the City Of Richmond will recognize the need for this service and step in to provide the help

✁

Organization helped Richmond’s street people

Jiffy Lube Steveston 10991 No. 4 Road Richmond 604-448-0142

TF$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$A

2.25

%

Get the rate that gets you more.

Open a Tax-Free Savings Account and earn interest income that’s all yours.

Visit a branch today to build a flexible investment portfolio that suits your needs.

Grade 1 - 12 It can start happening today! With Oxford’s personalized programs and low teacher-student ratio, your child will see results almost immediately.

- Improved ConÀdence - Higher Self-Esteem

604-233-5566 7380 WESTMINSTER HWY., RICHMOND (near Minoru Blvd.) www.oxfordlearning.com

Half Day Phonics Program (Ages 3-6 yrs) Oxford’s Little Readers® half day programs offer an enriched, individualized curriculum introducing three to six year olds to reading.

READING | WRITING | MATH | FRENCH | STUDY SKILLS ADVERTORIAL

Making Math Add Up Math basics are a fundamental part of our everyday life. While a student may never need to calculate the distance to the planet Jupiter, knowing simple multiplication tables and other math basics are skills that nobody should ever be without.

“In school, math basics are taught sequentially, building one new concept on the previous,” says Seema Ahluwalia of Oxford Learning Centre in Richmond. “If one basic concept is not understood, then trying to learn a new concept becomes very difficult.”

For example, students who don’t know their multiplication and division facts up to the 12 times table often have difficulty with fractions and decimals. If students don’t know fractions and decimals, they usually struggle with algebra.

As each new math concept is built on the concept that came previously, new math skills are difficult to acquire without a solid foundation.

The best way to fill in any gaps in math skills is to re-learn fundamental math concepts and

re-build basic math knowledge. Unfortunately, even if students practice math problems every night, they may still not see any improvement.

That’s because effective study skills and strategies are rarely taught as part of the school curriculum.

Oxford Learning’s math curriculum helps students of all ages and skill levels build a solid foundation of math understanding and improve their study skills.

“Developing a better understanding and then learning how to apply this understanding is the key to not having to rely on just memorization,” says Seema. “Improved study skills are part and parcel with developing real math understanding.”

Parents can contact Oxford Learning Centre at 604-233-5566 for more information. They can also visit the centre at 200 – 7380 Westminster Hwy (near Minoru) for wonderful tips and programs to help their kids achieve their goals.

Dr. Dhanju and Associates Proudly Welcome to our Staff

DR. ILIA OUKHALOV

New Patients Always Welcome

INVISALIGN, ORTHODONTICS, IMPLANTS, Restorative, Family, Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry DR. J. DHANJU INC. TO BOOK APPOINTMENTS PLEASE CALL

604-276-2442 WWW.DRDHANJU.COM OPEN LATE EVENINGS & WEEKENDS

Richmond Centre Dental Clinic

4991 No. 3 Road, Richmond Ph: 604.238.2800 cwbank.com * Rate subject to change without notice. WestEarner® TFSA Account only.

Interest calculated daily, paid monthly. Available in-branch only.

Member of CDIC

CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN THE RICHMOND CENTRE MALL

Page 10 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

arts & entertainment

KUNG HEI FAT CHOY

Richmond artist finds a style all his own

170-8980 NO. 3 ROAD, RICHMOND WIN VANCOUVER HOCKEY JERSEY WIN PRIZES DOOR CRASHERS FREE FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS COLGATE

Toothbrushes & Toothpaste LIMIT 2 (100ML TOOTHPASTE) ASTE)

88¢

EA.

EXTRA STRENGTH

NEW SECOND RICHMOND LOCATION

ChineseCanadian artist hosts first exhibition in Canada, showcasing his ‘unique painting language’

PREFERRED

ASA 81 MG 120 TABLETS + 30 BONUS TABSS • LIMIT 2

$ 88

4

GLYSOMED

EMUGEL

Tylenol

Voltaren

Hand Cream

100 TABLETS OR CAPLETS • LIMIT 2

100G • LIMIT 2

50ML • LIMIT 2

$ 88

$ 88

$ 88

7

6

1

TYLENOL

SUNKIST

BLISTEX

Arthritis Pain

Vitamin C

Lip Balm

100 CAPLETS • LIMIT 2

60-90 TABLETS • LIMIT 2

LIMIT 2

$ 48

$ 88

9

3

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter

L

88¢

Celebrate the Grand Opening of our second Richmond location ESE IZES SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2014 • 12-3PM M WINRTEH G AT PR 170-8980 NO. 3 RD, RICHMOND

HEALTHPLUS PHARMACY

Giving You More For Less…

170-8980 No.3 Rd, Richmond, BC LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF NO.3 RD. & FRANCIS

Phone: 604-370-6799 Fax: 604-370-6798 4115 No.5 Road Richmond, BC Phone: 604-304-1294 Fax: 604-304-1295

ike most classically trained artists, Xiao Ming Xu learned traditional styles of painting. Portraits, still-life—he created works so life-like they appear to be photographs. But several years ago he imagined a style unlike anything

Matthew Hoekstra photo Xiao Ming Xu with his paintings at his Seafair basement studio Thursday. ‘I wanted to be different from other people,’ he said.

else.

Now, the Richmond artist is showing his paintings in public exhibition for the first time since he arrived in Canada a decade ago.

“I wanted to be different from other people,” said Xu, through interpreter and wife Kelly Li. “At first I wanted other people to know

I can do it—that I have the technique. But this style was the same as other artists. I wanted to change. I wanted to work in my own way.”

See Page 16

Eye Station at Blundell Centre combines quality, price, service

Co-owner Eddy Hung is joined by his staff, Vita and Lilian at the Eye Station at Blundell Centre.

The Eye Station at Blundell Centre is the one-stop shop for all your eyewear needs, having proudly served the Richmond community for two decades.

Co-owner Eddy Hung, along with his business partner Jerry Blair, have built a strong following of loyal customers thanks to their top-notch service, competitive pricing, quality products and wide selection that includes designer brands like Fendi, Prada, Bulgari, Gucci, Polo, Versace and Hugo Boss.

The eyewear field has become very competitive, and over the years has seen countless customers who’ve tried out cheaper big-box competitors, only to walk away disappointed with the experience.

With in-house optometrists Dr. Karen Eddy and Dr. Robert Kemp, and an in-store lab where products can be tailor-made for each customer’s specific needs, Hung says turnover time is often within a day, a claim the vast majority of his competitor’s can’t make.

With a bright and spacious store that looks out onto No. 2 Road, The Eye Station has something for every taste.

Hung takes great pride in having his customers walk away wearing something that doesn’t just allow them to see clearly, but makes them look good and feel good.

Over the years, Hung has found that customers are willing to spend a little more to get a quality product

Proudly Serving the Community for over 25 Years MORE EXCITING CHANGES COMING SOON!

that will last.

The post-purchase experience is just as important, and Hung says his customers can come back to have free adjustments made to their eyewear, which can sometimes be knocked out of alignment from everyday use.

The Eye Station, at 168-8120 No. 2 Rd., is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, call 604-271-2088.

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review · Page 11

arts & entertainment

Fresh Values in Store This Week!

Clementine Mandarins

Cherries Cherri ies

$

99¢

3.49

/lb

Pineapple

DR. HENSON PO N e w P a t i e n t s We l c o m e

Gentle & Caring Staff

Kiong Hee Huat Tsai!

$

99¢

/lb

Suite 171-6180 Blundell Rd. Richmond @ No. 2 Rd.

55¢

/ea

/lb

$

2.99

/lb

2.49

/lb

Ding Ho Sausage 375g

Chicken Feet

2 for

$

1.49

$

/lb

5.50

Sunrise

Mount Elephant

Tofu Puffs 100g

Dried Bean Sticks

2 for

200g

$

$

2.90 ALEXANDRA RD GARDEN CITY RD. LESLIE RD

ODLIN RD

CAMBIE RD

Services available in English, Tagalog, Fujian, Hebrew and Mandarin

2.99

$

DENTISTRY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY info@drhensonpoinc.com

Bananas

Pork Side Rib b (Whole)

Most Dental Plans Accepted

EARLY MORNING APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE 604-277-3155

/ea

Pork Belly

1.39

/ea

China World Supermarket ALDERBRIDGE WAY

Richmond Academy of Dance instructor Karissa Barry will be part of the latest Dances for a Small Stage event next month.

In this, the 30th installment of Dances for a Small Stage, Barry is serving as co-curator and will showcase an excerpt from a larger piece she is choreographing for a show this fall.

The solo piece will be danced by Lexi Vajda.

Running Feb. 13 to 15 at the Ukrainian Centre in Vancouver, the Valentine’s-themed evening will feature plenty of other dance stars, actors and choreographers. Showtime is 8 p.m. at 154 10th Ave. Tickets, $20, available at small-stage-30.eventbrite.ca and at the door.

3.49

Hawaiian Hawa aiian iia ii

Navel Oranges

Small-stage dance

$

/lb

Large Blue Jay

Dance instructor Karissa Barry is serving as co-curator for the 30th installment of Dances for a Small Stage.

Mini Watermellon 6’s

8777 Odlin Road Richmond

Sun.-Thurs. 10am-8pm Fri.-Sat. 10am-9pm

JANUARY 24 - JANUARY 27, 2014 Specials valid while stock lasts and are subject to change.

Page 12 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

arts & entertainment Richmond Sings! on Monday Singers of all ages and origins will come together from across Richmond next week for an evening celebrating the power of music and supporting a local charitable cause.

Richmond Sings! takes place Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. The concert will feature the Richmond Singers, the Richmond Chorus, church choirs and children from local elementary and high schools.

Admission is by donation, with all proceeds going to support the Dream Auction organization of Gilmore Park United Church, which aims to ease child poverty in Richmond.

Fraserview MB Church, at 11295 Mellis Dr., will host the evening.

For more information contact the Richmond Orchestra and Chorus Association office at roca@roca.ca or 604-276-2747.

Art gallery hosts Family Sunday

Youth Orchestra in an afternoon of chamber music

Nominations open for Richmond Arts Awards

A free drop-in art program for families continues Sunday, Jan. 26 at Richmond Art Gallery.

Family Sunday happens on the fourth Sunday of every month from 1 to 4 p.m.

The program allows families the chance to explore gallery exhibitions together through various art activities. Richmond Art Gallery is inside Richmond Cultural Centre, 7700 Minoru Gate.

Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra is presenting Chamber Players in Concert on Sunday, Jan. 26 at South Arm United Church.

The concert will feature the orchestra’s chamber music ensembles: string quartets, a violin quartet, flute trio and piano trio.

Music of Haydn, Dvorak, Mendelssohn and Schubert is included in the program.

The afternoon show will also feature solo concertos: Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C with Alanna Hunter; Weber’s Bassoon Concerto Op. 75 with Ellan Berdichevsky and Vivaldi Winter Violin Concerto with Samantha Kung.

South Arm United Church, 11051 No. 3 Rd., will host the event at 3 p.m. Admission is by donation. Call 604-265-3584 for more information.

The City of Richmond is welcoming nominations of artistic leaders in the community for the sixth annual Richmond Arts Awards.

The awards will celebrate excellence in six categories: Business and the Arts, Volunteerism, Cultural Leadership, Artistic Innovation, Arts Education and Youth Arts. All artistic disciplines are eligible: visual, performing, literary and culinary arts, craft, environmental arts and new media. Three finalists in each of the six categories will be named April 18.

Established in 2009, the Richmond Arts Awards program is designed to recognize the achievements in and contributions to the arts by Richmond residents, artists, educators, organizers and business leaders.

The deadline for nominations is Monday, March 17 at 5 p.m. Visit richmond.ca/artists or call 604-2048672 for a nomination form and for more information.

Anniversary Event Jan 30 - Feb 1

Rebates on ALL *

UP TO

$800

Fireplaces *Plus an Extra

$300

in Rebates from

PLUS End-of-Season Special Factory Purchases (in limited quantities)

100 - 3031 Beckman Pl. | Richmond, BC | V6X 3R2 | T: 604-284-5154 ZZZ WKHULFKPRQG¿UHER[ FD

BBQ DEMOS! Friday & Saturday Jackson Grill & Black Olive * Offer varies by product. See in store for complete details. Fortis rebates on EnerChoice Fireplace Products, www.fortisbc.com.

Friday, January 24, 2014

FLOOR COVERING

Richmond Review 路 Page 13

INTE RIORS

Page 14 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

bridal guide Wedding invitations tip sheet

The Perfect

Place for your

Perfect Day

Banquet facilities styled to suit from 10 to 200 guests

A complimentary guest room for the bride and groom, with sparkling wine

Gazebo garden for Ceremony & Photos

Attractive room rates for your guests

A wide variety of menus which can be adapted to suit you tastes

Wedding invitations often provide guests with a first glimpse of a wedding’s style.

Invitations also may serve as the means by which distant friends and relatives find out about a couple’s pending nuptials if a formal announcement was not made.

Amid the flourishes of calligraphy and impressive paper stock is information that speaks to the importance of the day when two people will be joining their lives together. G Couples should keep certain things in mind as they begin to design their wedding invita-

tions.

•Have a good idea of your potential guest list. Before shopping for wedding invitations, it is key to have a strong idea of just how big the wedding will be and how many guests will be invited. This way you will know how many invitations you will need. Invitations vary in price, so cost may be a consideration if your guest list is extensive.

•Decide on the formality of the wedding.

Will you be hosting a black tie affair, or will it be a casual gathering at the shore? Guests infer many things about the wedding from the invi-

tations, which should match the formality of the event in style and the sentiments expressed. An ornate invitation written with classic wording suggests a more formal affair, while a whimsical invitation with less formal wording could indicate a more laidback event.

•Dare to be different by playing with invitation sizes and shapes.

Rectangular cards are standard for wedding invitations, but you can explore your creativity by choosing more modern, artsy invitations. Circular invites or scalloped edges can

We can assist you in arranging for flowers, music, cakes, decorations & rentals

The Delta Town & Country Inn’s team of dedicated professionals will ensure your special day is truly a memorable occasion… Let peace of mind be our gift to you!

Call our catering department for your personal consultation or email sales@deltainn.com W W W. D E LTA I N N . C O M

EVENT PLANNING DÉCOR & DESIGN EVENT RENTALS

6005 Highway17A at Highway 99, Delta 604.946.4404

March 2, 2014 River Rock Casino Resort

AWeddingAffair.ca g PRE-REGISTER ONLINE FOR TICKETS

Arrive in Style... with Ultimate Limousine

ImagineThatEvents.ca @EventPlanners

add some whimsy to the wedding mood.

Invitations that fold out or are embellished with ribbon or other decorations can be appealing.

Just keep in mind that cards that are not the standard shape and size could be more costly to send. Always have the entire wedding invitation weighed and priced at the post office so you will know what the postage will cost.

•Choose a legible font and text colour.

Your invitation may look beautiful, but it may prove ineffective if it is difficult to read. Do not risk guests misinterpreting the date or the location because they cannot read the writing on the invitation. Steer clear of pastel or yellow text colors, and remember to have a high contrast between the color of the invitation and the text you are using for easy reading.

•Keep the invitation simple. It may be tempting to load the invitation with lots of information, but all you really need are the key pieces of information, such as the “who,” “what,” “where,” and “when.” Crowding the card will take away from its aesthetic appeal.

Most stationers will suggest a separate, smaller insert in the wedding invitation for the reception information and response card.

Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club 4300 SW Marine Dr. Vancouver 604.264.5234 www.shaughnessy.org

Where lasting memories are created

604.788.8888

www.ultimatelimo4you.com

TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN

2013 WINNER Best Wedding Transportation

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review · Page 15

bridal guide Wedding showers continue to break from tradition

R

Cakes should not only look good, but taste great.

Flavour combinations that take the cake A wedding cake is the piece de resistance of the wedding ceremony. While the look of a wedding cake is certainly important, cakes should not only look good, but taste good as well. Vanilla cake with vanilla buttercream frosting was once the gold standard. But today's couples are being more adventurous with their wedding cakes and winning rave reviews from guests along the way.

Those who might want to veer from tradition can consider these clever cake combinations.

•Lemon cake with vanilla buttercream: Lemons are tart, juicy and refreshing, helping to cleanse the palate after a rich meal. Lemon cake, with its summery feel, is tailor-made for summer weddings. The flavor is popular enough to appeal to many, but just a little different to add an unexpected zip of flavor.

•Chocolate cake with chocolate ganache and mocha filling: True chocoholics will be hardpressed to resist such a decadent flavor profile.

Chocolate can be sweet and satisfying and a welcome change from the vanilla cakes commonly served. For traditionalists, the cake can be covered with a white chocolate ganache. . Red velvet has quickly become the new classic, as its vibrant red coloring offers a shock of something different, while the flavor is mild for those who are not comfortable taking risks. The richness and creaminess of cream cheese is irresistible.

•White cake with chocolate mousse: Couples who want a bit of chocolate but do not want to be overwhelmed can select a white cake that is filled with light and rich chocolate mousse.

•Variety tiers: Those who cannot settle on just one flavor can have different flavors on each tier of their cakes. This gives guests some flavorful variety and enables them to pick their favorite flavor combination.

Mia Boutique BRIDAL & OCCASIONS

Like us on facebook.com/miaboutique.ca

2014 Wedding Gowns and Prom Dresses New Arrivals 6846 No. 3 Road, Richmond l 604.279.8936 Closed on Mondays l www.miaboutique.ca

ain showers on a wedding day may bring good luck, but they are seldom coveted.

However, a different type of shower altogether is often highly anticipated and can help couples feel like they’re one in a million.

Wedding showers are gift-giving parties held for couples about to get married. The custom began in the nineteenth century and continues to present day, primarily in North America and Australia. Guests traditionally “shower” the bride-to-be with all the necessities (and some fun extras) that she will need after she ties the knot. These gifts will help the soon-to-be-married couple establish a home together.

Bridal showers are steeped in tradition, but today’s bridal showers continue to veer off the beaten path. Nowadays, bridal showers feature fun and games much like a party

having nothing to do with a wedding. TheKnot.com, a website that aims to help couples plan their weddings and all the events leading up to the big day, identifies these key trends in modern bridal showers.

•Couples’ showers: Modern couples who like to be all-inclusive are now planning bridal showers that cater to mixed audiences.

Dubbed a “couple shower,” these parties include female and male friends and relatives.

Gifts are still the main focus of the event, but they’re varied and include guy-friendly items within the mix of household goods.

•Destination/activity showers: Rather than having guests hang around a restaurant watching gift after gift get unwrapped, some bridal parties opt to throw an activity shower. These showers are focused around a particular activity. For example, ladies may be treated to a day at the spa. Other ideas

include horseback riding at a stable or a day at the ballpark. Because hosting an activity shower for dozens of people may get expensive, these types of showers may be reserved for only your closest friends and family members.

•Bride-involved showers: The idea of walking into a room and being surprised by friends and family members is appealing to some brides-to-be but not everyone. Some brides prefer not to be surprised by a shower and actually would like to have a role in the planning of the party. However, this is delicate ground on which to tread, considering there may be differences over where the party is held and even the overall experience of the party. These type of showers should be discussed before any plans are made, and tasks should be delegated in accordance with those plans.

Page 16 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

arts & entertainment

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.

CONCERNED ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE? Get a second opinion on your investments

KAM SAHOTA, CFP, FCI Investment Advisor & Financial Planner kam.sahota@rbc.com

ELISA LOK

Have an expert look at your overall financial situation and prepare a comprehensive written financial plan for you and your family addressing all aspects of your financial affairs, including cash and debt management, tax and investment planning, risk management and retirement and estate planning.

We can help answer questions such as: Q How can I ensure that I don’t outlive my money?

Q How can I minimize the taxes I pay each year?

Q Is my investment mix appropriate?

Call Kam today at 604-718-3124 to discuss your future.

Associate Advisor elisa.lok@rbc.com www.kamsahota.com

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank of Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund. RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. ®Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. © 2014 RBC Dominion Securities Inc. All rights reserved.

Xiao Ming Xu’s works intricately depict buildings as if they were made of popsicle sticks.

JOIN JOHN FOR JAVA!

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

Steveston Cannery Cafe 3611 Moncton Street

John will buy the first cup!

JOHN YAP, MLA #115-4011 Bayview St., Richmond, BC

604-241-8452 www.johnyapmla.bc.ca www.twitter.com/john_yap

HAD IT WITH DENTURES? If you can answer “YES’ to any 3 of the questions below, then dental implants can help you as a permanent replacement for dentures and missing or failing teeth.

Have you had it with dentures & missing teeth? Do you want to taste your food again? Is your weight out of control because you can’t eat a healthy diet? Tired of missing fun social events, birthdays or family holiday gatherings because of embarrassing dental problems? Do your children or grand kids make remarks about your teeth or dentures? Would you like to live life enjoying simple pleasures like smiling and laughing at the dinner table or going out to your favourite restaurants again? Want to avoid extra treatment time?

Your dental implant treatment will be more convenient with $// RI \RXU WUHDWPHQW FRPSOHWHG LQ RQH RIÀ FH E\ RQH GRFWRU using new methods & technology and comfortable sedation.

Call to get a FREE Report to learn how to stop your suffering and regain all the things you’re missing!

For a Complimentary Consultation Call 604-232-3900 or 1-866-920-8081

Dentures t 3VJOT UIF 5BTUF PG 'PPE t 6OOBUVSBM 1MBTUJD t (PPFZ 6OTBOJUBSZ "EIFTJWF t 8FBL #JUF t 1PPS $IFXJOH t (BHHJOH $IPLJOH t &NCBSSBTTJOH "DDJEFOUT t 'BLF 4NJMF

Dental Implants t 5BTUF 'PPE "HBJO t /P &YDFTT #VMLZ 1MBTUJD t /P .PSF (PP t &OET #BE #SFBUI t 4USPOH #JUF t $IFX &WFSZUIJOH t /P .PSF (BHHJOH t &OET "DDJEFOUT 4FDVSJUZ 3FUVSOT t #FBVUJGVM /BUVSBM 4NJMF

´, ZDV IHG XS ZLWK WKH IHHO DQG À W SUREOHPV RI a full denture. I wanted stable teeth without the bulky coverage over the roof of my mouth. I heard about implants and went to see Dr. Nelson.

Dr. Nelson gave me my smile back. I would GHÀ QLWHO\ UHFRPPHQG LPSODQW GHQWLVWU\ ZLWK 'U Nelson to anyone considering it or maybe this LV WKH À UVW WLPH \RX PLJKW EH LQÁ XHQFHG ,I \RX are debating the decision, I would say, ‘Do it!’”

Margit Schroder, Delta, BC

Dr. Greg Nelson, %FOUJTU t Restorative, Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry Not quite ready? Call and get your FREE special report “A Consumer’s Guide to Dental Implants” or visit bcimplants.com

*Professional Corp.

Enjoy your smile....

Everybody else does!

‘I have a unique painting language’ From Page 10 A selection of the 50-year-old artist’s large paintings are now on exhibition at Richmond City Hall. His works intricately depict buildings as if they were made of popsicle sticks.

Xu developed his style in 2007, and has since created 50 paintings depicting structures and transportation.

Vestige by Xiao Ming Xu •A new art Richmond Art Gallery exhibition at Richmond City Hall Galleria •On until March 4; free viewing during city hall opening hours Architecture can represent different periods of history. Xu brings that history to life in his Seafair basement

studio that’s crowded with canvas paintings in acrylic and oil.

“I have a unique painting language. One

Senior (American) Entrepreneurs From the Albuquerque Journal last week comes a story about a trend.

More seniors than ever are launching “startup” companies. Partly because they are not ready to retire, partly because many cannot afford to retire, partly because they are healthy, partly because the “traditional” jobs seem to no longer be there. In 2012, people in the 55-64 age group started 23% of U.S. companies (up from 14.3% in 1996). And of the 500 recent applicants to a Florida Entrepreneurship program (funded partly by the U.S. Labor Department), the average age was 50.

Apparently, people over 50 also have more confidence in their abilities than earlier generations. And oddly enough, these “older” startups may end up helping job creation in the U.S. What is it like in Canada? Well, we’re not known as an entrepreneurial nation to the degree of the U.S. However, a 2004 study by the American researcher Palmore suggests that ageism is less frequent (or at least less frequently reported) in the U.S. than here in Canada. That may lead to the conclusion that entrepreneurship is less common in the elderly in Canada.

I suggest that, as life expectancy and financial uncertainty increase for many Canadians, we should see more Canadians, including older ones, launching their own business ventures. We may learn that creativity is not confined to the young!

Visit our website (www.WillPowerLaw.com) or call us at (604)233-7001 to discuss your Wills, Estates and Seniors’ questions.

SPRY HAWKINS MICNER LAWYER

Suite 440-5900 No. 3 Road (Vancity Tower) Email: jack@willpowerlaw.com Twitter: @WillPowerLaw Blog: willpowerlaw.wordpress.com

Jack Micner

and only,” he says in his artist statement. “In my works I use the brilliant colours. This is my way to express the romanticism, the outpouring of my true feelings, and my pursuing for life.”

Born in Tianjin, China, Xu’s artistic path started with drawing at age six.

Finding it an ideal way to express himself, he didn’t stop.

Painting later became his passion. Traditional Chinese art served as a great influence.

Studying Western art in university awakened a broader interest in styles. After graduating, he began teaching watercolour and oil painting at Tianjin Normal University while exhibiting his work.

But since coming to Canada in 2003, his work has had little exposure. Now his current Richmond City Hall Galleria exhibition— which includes selected works from numerous series—could be the first of many.

Said Xu: “I hope to make more people understand my paintings, and accept my style.”

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review ¡ Page 17

Chinese New Year

Richmond prepares for two weeks of celebrations Lion dances, music, feasts, flower markets, all part of this year’s Chinese New Year festivities

Matthew Hoekstra file photo Nicole Sze is surrounded by plants and flowers amid last year’s Chinese New Year Flower and Gift Fair at Aberdeen Centre. This year’s fair runs from Jan. 24 to 31.

Chinese New Year is just around the corner—presenting those who’ve already abandoned their New Year’s resolutions a second chance.

The Lunar New Year, also called the Spring Festival, begins Friday, Jan. 31, and for many cultures throughout Asia, it’s the largest celebration of the year.

In Richmond—which has the highest proportion of foreign-born residents among Canadian cities—festivities abound to ring in the Year of the Horse.

See Page 19

Gong Hey Fat Choy Exclusive 6-piece beauty set.

FREE with any LancĂ´me purchase of $88.00 or more.

An estimated value of $118.00

Limited sets are available.

Exclusive to:

RICHMOND

Kung Hei Fat Choi 6KUQNᝏć?Žŕ§ťĘ˝âœ¤áŽ–ḝ✞ě&#x;„ ⅸϗâ&#x;śŕŁşćŒťášŻâ? äľ˝ă¨—ŕŚŞä¨“ăľ•ä‡‚áœ˛ăŤšćĄ áŤ¨áŻ—ëş• Year w e N y p Hap !~A l o s i T m fro ned & w o y l i m BC fa pany m o c d e t opera 4. since 197

ă˝­ ᎖㨗ⲽ哜Č?ëş”

Now with TWO Richmond locations 5431 No. 3 Rd (across from Lansdowne Mall) 604.276.2254 10151 No. 3 Rd (Richlea Square at Williams & No. 3 Rd) 604.241.7586 PLUS 7 more locations in the Lower Mainland

tisol.ca

Page 18 · Richmond Review

4151 HAZELBRIDGE WAY • RICHMOND • T 604.270.1234

Friday, January 24, 2014

www.aberdeencentre.com

/AberdeenCentreRichmond

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review · Page 19

Chinese New Year

Uphold resolutions by partaking in Lunar New Year festivities From Page 17 From Jan. 24 to Feb. 8, expect traditional lion and dragon dances, music performances, indulgent 12-course feasts, colourful art displays, flower markets and gift fairs.

Setting the stage upon arrival, even Vancouver International Airport is offering celebrations for visitors on Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Tourism Richmond has come up with a list of ideas on how one can uphold his or her New Year’s resolutions while partaking in Richmond’s lively celebrations.

•If you resolved to eat less fast food: Food is central to Chinese New Year celebrations, and there’s nothing fast about the sumptuous 10-to-12-course New Year’s Eve feast also known as the reunion dinner.

For many families and friends, the reunion dinner (celebrated, this year, on Jan. 30) is the most important meal of the year as it’s an occasion for bonding, giving thanks, eating purposefully—and symbolically.

Noodles are eaten for long life; dumplings, shaped like ancient Chinese money, represent wealth and prosperity; lettuce wraps play on the Chinese word for “fortune” which is also the word for “lettuce”; the head and tail of a fish served whole symbolize a good beginning and end to the year.

Richmond has earned the reputation as the North American destination for Chinese cuisine and restaurants like Fisherman’s Terrace, the Jade Seafood Restaurant, Sea Harbour Seafood, Vivacity and Suhang offer special reunion dinner set menus for

groups, and reserving a table ahead is essential.

The slow deliberateness of afternoon tea can help to keep resolutions to avoid fast food.

From Jan. 31 through Feb. 13, the Fairmont Vancouver Airport offers an Asian-inspired afternoon tea from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

Enjoy tea, relaxation and pampering; $42 for adults and $20 for children.

•If you resolved to travel more: In the heart of Richmond’s City Centre are glitzy Asian malls, shops and services—and 400 authentic Asian eateries. It’s like arriving in Hong Kong or Beijing. Thousands will flock to City Centre to welcome the Year of the Horse with firecrackers, live music, costumed dances, delicious foods and flower and gift fairs.

Visiting a traditional flower market is a must in the week leading up to New Year’s Day. One of Richmond’s most popular shopping destinations is Aberdeen Centre, famously the most Asian mall outside of Asia. Its Chinese New Year Flower and Gift Fair runs from Jan. 24 to 31.

Nearby Yaohan Centre also boasts an impressive flower market from Jan. 15 to 30. Merchandise stalls feature gifts of good omen such as sweet oranges, tangerines, colourful flowers, exotic plants, jade artwork and a variety of red and gold decorations.

•If you resolved to be more patient: Awaken the inner Buddha and learn the true meaning of patience at Richmond’s famed International Buddhist Temple.

Modelled after the Forbidden City in Beijing, it is the second largest Buddhist temple in North

America and each year draws a quarter of a million visitors.

Year round, the temple welcomes worshippers and visitors of all faiths and beliefs to join in prayer and meditation sessions.

Chinese New Year is one of the temple’s most exciting times of the year; thousands of visitors flock here to light bundles of incense, pay their respects and make offerings.

The temple also features special Chinese New Year festivities from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Jan. 25 to 31, including a Chinese New Year bazaar where visitors can browse elaborate flower arrangements, enjoy traditional snacks and foods and pick up good-luck gift items.

The highly popular Chinese New Year’s Eve celebrations run 10 a.m. to midnight on Jan. 30.

•If you resolved to learn something new: On Richmond’s famed Alexandra Road is the best place for a crash course in Asian cuisine. Locally dubbed Wai Sek Kai or Food Street, Alexandra Road boasts 200 Asian eateries in three short city blocks. Here there is everything from rich Malaysian laksa soup to spiced Korean barbecue or fiery Beijing hot-pot, as well as late night cafés and karaoke bars.

•If you resolved to spend less, save more: Bring on some good luck and be sure to spot the God of Fortune handing out red envelopes throughout Richmond this January, including during the Golden Dragon and Lion Dance performances on Friday, Jan. 31 at Aberdeen Centre at 11 a.m. and at Yaohan Centre at 1:30 p.m. as well as on Saturday, Feb. 1 at Parker Place at 3 p.m.

Chinese New Year Celebration at the International Buddhist Temple

Come celebrate Chinese New Year with us at the International Buddhist Temple!

From January 25 - 31, we will be holding a Chinese New Year celebration and bazaar with auspicious flower arrangements, traditional snacks and foods, various cultural gift items and much more.

On Chinese New Year’s Eve (January 30), the Temple will be open until 1:00AM for its late night festivities and New Year incense offerings.

Our Abbot, the Venerable Guan Cheng, will also be leading a chant and group prayer session at midnight to bless all sentient beings. Come early to join in on our celebration this year!

Location: 9160 Steveston Highway, Richmond

INTERNATIONAL

BUDDHIST SOCIETY

Date:

January 25 – 31

Time:

10:00AM to 5:00PM Daily, (Chinese New Year’s Eve January 30 10:00AM to 1:00AM)

Phone:

604-274-2822

The Buddhist Temple is open all year round, from 9am to 5:30pm, 7 days a week.

All visitors are welcome.

JANUARY 24-31

UP TO

6O% OFF SELECT MERCHANDISE

HOCKEY • LACROSSE INLINE • RINGETTE Ice Level

ICE LEVEL SOURCE FOR SPORTS 8060-11688 STEVESTON HWY, RICHMOND, BC

604-244-8686

WWW.ICELEVELSPORTS.COM

FIND US ON:

Page 20 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

Chinese New Year Chinese folk singers deliver pre-Chinese New Year show

Cantonese singers Albert Au and Brenda Lo have two dates with Richmond ahead of Chinese New Year.

Albert Au and Brenda Lo, radio show hosts and folk singers, will take fans down memory lane this weekend with two shows in Richmond ahead of Chinese New Year.

Hong Kong-based Au, and Fairchild Radio host Lo, will be singing folk songs and golden oldies in Cantonese and English. Both are veteran performers, but the Jan. 24 (Friday) and Jan. 26 (Sunday) shows at River Rock Casino Resort will mark the first time the two will perform together.

Au launched his entertainment career as a disc jockey with Radio Television Hong Kong. He signed a record deal

in 1977, crafting numerous hit albums that earned him a title of Prince of Folk Songs, according to his biography. He later moved into producing, and today still hosts a radio show.

Lo entered the broadcast business in 1975 with what is now known as Asia Television. A few years later, Lo was a radio deejay and performer, releasing a string of albums. Today she hosts Fairchild Radio programs.

Showtime is 8 p.m. at River Rock Show Theatre. Tickets, $48 to $148, at ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-985-5000. Partial proceeds of Jan. 26 show go to Variety, the Children’s Charity.

Johnny Ip in Richmond Singer Johnny Ip will help welcome the Year of the Horse with a concert Feb. 2 at River Rock Casino Resort.

Appearing with Ip on the River Rock Show Theatre stage is special guest Evelyn Ip, who was the lead singer of the Toronto group the Carry On Band, and a ninemember band. The Sunday, Feb. 2 show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets, $48 to $138, at ticketmaster.ca or 1-855-985-5000.

NOW AVAILABLE AT

THE AMANTII LINE OF HIGH END ELECTRIC FIREPLACES!

ay Come in tod an and choose

ELECTRIC E C A L P E R I F suites you! that

THE AMANTII

LINE OF ELECTRIC FIREPLACES COVERS ALL TYPES OF ELECTRICS INCLUDING WALL

MOUNT UNITS, BUILT-IN SERIES, ZERO CLEARANCE UNITS AND EVEN ELECTRIC INSERTS.

EVERY

SIZE AND STYLE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR FROM BIG TO SMALL AND LINEAR TO SQUARE.

NOT

TO MENTION A HUGE SELECTION OF SURROUNDS AND OVERLAYS.

thefireplacewarehouse.ca #105-11091 Bridgeport Road, Richmond • 604-231-8923 #105-14772 64 Avenue, Surrey • 604-572-7944 3054 St. John’s Street, Port Moody • 604-461-5656 Richmond & Port Moody: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 4pm Surrey: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm; Closed Saturday & Sunday

All Lenox products installed

by Northwind Heating

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review 路 Page 21

Chinese New Year

Celebrating Chinese New Year

C

hinese New Year is a traditional Chinese holiday that dates back several centuries.

Several myths and traditions are associated with Chinese New Year, which is celebrated in countries across the globe.

Those celebrations vary depending on geography, but a focus on family and food is a common theme of celebrants regardless of where they live.

A traditional Chinese New Year celebration will feature a reunion dinner on New Year's Eve. Family members gather for this celebration, which includes a large spread of food featuring dishes of pork, chicken and fish. Specialty dishes that feature meats like duck and Chinese sausage are often reserved for the reunion dinner and other special occasions.

Though Chinese New Year was initially only celebrated within China, it is now observed throughout the world, and celebrations tend to be more grandiose in those communities that feature a large population of those with Chinese ancestry, such as Richmond.

But celebrants need not be Chinese to enjoy the pageantry of Chinese New Year.

But even those who cannot attend such celebrations can still partake in Chinese New Year festivities by bringing the party into their own homes and kitchens. The following recipes for "Asian Sausage Rolls" and "Chinese Ham and Chicken Rolls" from Vicki Liley's Asian Wraps & Rolls (Periplus) make great additions to any Chinese New Year celebration.

Asian Sausage Rolls Makes 16 rolls 16 Chinese pork sausages (lop chong) 4 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 egg, beaten 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 1/2 cup hoisin sauce Preheat oven to 450 F. Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Using a sharp knife, trim sausage ends. Place 1 pastry sheet on a work surface and cut into 4 equal pieces. Turn each square so that one corner faces you. Brush pastry edges with beaten egg. Place a sausage 1 inch from the bottom end of each pastry square. Roll bottom end of pastry over sausage. Fold in sides, then roll to form a cylinder. Brush top with beaten egg. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Repeat with the remaining sausages and pastry.

Place rolls on prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden and crisp. Remove from oven. Cut each roll crosswise into 4 pieces. Serve hot, with hoisin sauce for dipping.

Chinese Ham and Chicken Rolls Makes 4 rolls 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast

filets 4 thin slices ham 4 frozen square spring roll wrappers (81/2 by 81/2 inches), thawed 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten with 2 tablespoons milk 3 cups vegetable or canola oil for deep-frying 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce In a small bowl, combine salt, pepper, five-spice powder, and garlic. Stir to blend.

Place a chicken breast in between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound very thin. Spread garlic mixture on chicken. Roll a slice of ham and place at one end of chicken. Fold sides of chicken in, then roll chicken around ham to form a log. Repeat with remaining chicken, garlic mixture and ham.

Place 1 spring roll wrapper on a work surface, with a corner facing you. Coat 1 chicken log in flour, then in egg mixture. Place chicken diagonally across wrapper, 1 inch from bottom. Fold in sides and roll up securely. Bunch edge of wrapper with egg mixture and seal.

In a large, heavy skillet, deep fryer or wok, heat oil to 375 F or until a small bread cube dropped in oil sizzles and turns golden. Working in batches, fry ham and chicken rolls until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Using a wire-mesh skimmer, transfer to paper towels to drain.

Let stand for 3 minutes before slicing.

Serve hot, with chili sauce for dipping.

Chinese Ham and Chicken Rolls.

Happy Chinese New Year! London Drugs wishes everyone a happy, healthy and lucky year of the horse!

Page 22 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

YVR

INSIDER

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review · Page 23

A MONTHLY LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AND NEWSWORTHY AT YVR.

ISSUE NUMBER 16 JA N U A R Y 2 0 1 4

YVR USHERS IN THE YEAR OF THE DREAMLINER YVR IS BUZZING WITH THE NEWS THAT OUR AIRPORT WILL SEE ITS FIRST BOEING 787 DREAMLINERS TOUCH DOWN THIS YEAR. First on the ground will be Japan Airlines, which introduces a Dreamliner on its daily non-stop service between YVR and Tokyo’s Narita Airport beginning February 3.

This revolutionary aircraft offers unprecedented efficiency, passenger comfort and a striking appearance

More Dreamliner service announcements are expected to follow, so stay tuned online for more updates via Twitter @yvrairport and YVR.CA.

in flight. Aviation enthusiasts, get those cameras ready.

GUNG HAY FAT CHOY! ࣤ య ഛ ৸ WELCOME

2014,

YVR-STYLE!

DATE:

EVENTS:

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014

• Lion Dance

• Live Music

• Fortune Telling

• Calligraphy

• Lunch Specials

• Free Giveaways

TIME:

10:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

Park in YVR’s Parkade for up to five hours LOCATION:

for $5* between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

THE JADE CANOE

Parking vouchers will be available at

SCULPTURE,

the Customer Information Counter,

INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURES, - LEVEL 3

International Departures – Level 3. *for January 31, 2014 only. Regular parking rates apply after five hours.

Page 22 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

YVR

INSIDER

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review · Page 23

A MONTHLY LOOK AT WHAT’S NEW AND NEWSWORTHY AT YVR.

ISSUE NUMBER 16 JA N U A R Y 2 0 1 4

YVR USHERS IN THE YEAR OF THE DREAMLINER YVR IS BUZZING WITH THE NEWS THAT OUR AIRPORT WILL SEE ITS FIRST BOEING 787 DREAMLINERS TOUCH DOWN THIS YEAR. First on the ground will be Japan Airlines, which introduces a Dreamliner on its daily non-stop service between YVR and Tokyo’s Narita Airport beginning February 3.

This revolutionary aircraft offers unprecedented efficiency, passenger comfort and a striking appearance

More Dreamliner service announcements are expected to follow, so stay tuned online for more updates via Twitter @yvrairport and YVR.CA.

in flight. Aviation enthusiasts, get those cameras ready.

GUNG HAY FAT CHOY! ࣤ య ഛ ৸ WELCOME

2014,

YVR-STYLE!

DATE:

EVENTS:

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31, 2014

• Lion Dance

• Live Music

• Fortune Telling

• Calligraphy

• Lunch Specials

• Free Giveaways

TIME:

10:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M.

Park in YVR’s Parkade for up to five hours LOCATION:

for $5* between 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

THE JADE CANOE

Parking vouchers will be available at

SCULPTURE,

the Customer Information Counter,

INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURES, - LEVEL 3

International Departures – Level 3. *for January 31, 2014 only. Regular parking rates apply after five hours.

Page 24 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

health

New Richmond Hospital Foundation board to build on momentum

The Pulse of Richmond Hospital Natalie D. Meixner

A

s many Richmond residents can attest first-hand, we are fortunate to have a great community hospital with a talented and highly specialized medical team.

What people may not know is how equally fortunate we are to have leaders from our community who offer their time and expertise to join Richmond Hospital Foundation’s board of directors.

This is a wonderful team of leaders and business professionals, and I truly value the

advice and counsel of the high quality board members that we have attracted to help lead us forward.

I am pleased to introduce to you our new board chair, Doug Johnson. Doug is a Partner and Senior Vice President at Ernst & Young. This is his sixth year as a member of our board: “As the new board chair for Richmond Hospital Foundation, it’s extremely exciting for me to arrive at this juncture in the evolution of our hospital. We are indeed very fortunate to attract such a high level of talent and business acumen to our board of directors.

“Our 2014 board of directors truly reflects the strength, talent and diversity that we have here in Richmond. Our board is comprised of 14 women and men bringing a broad range of skill sets and deep expertise from many backgrounds.

“We have seniors represented. We have

families represented.

We have linguistic and cultural diversity represented. We have people who live in Richmond and we have members who own businesses or do business here in Richmond.

“Many patients and families rely on our local health care, whether it is for an emergency or any other health care need, and our board is united and passionate in its commitment to improve patient care at Richmond Hospital. They understand the growth under way right here in our backyard and they understand what is necessary to meet those challenges head on in the years ahead.

“Boards of directors are responsible for providing good governance and direction, and I am pleased to report Richmond Hospital Foundation can pride itself on its transparency and delivering results at our hospital.

This helps to ensure our doctors, nurses and other health care

professionals are equipped with stateof-the-art equipment and improved facilities to provide the exemplary health care that Richmond Hospital is known for.

“This is an exciting year. In the months ahead, residents of Richmond can expect to see more of us in person, at business meetings, at events and out in the community. I invite all donors, patients of Richmond Hospital, their family members and you, our readers, to watch this space in the coming months for news about donor-led initiatives at our hospital and how you can help.

“On behalf of the board and staff of Richmond Hospital Foundation, I wish everyone good health in 2014 and beyond.”

Natalie D. Meixner is president and CEO of Richmond Hospital Foundation. See www. richmondhospital foundation.com for information.

Doug Johnson is the new board chair of the Richmond Hospital Foundation. ‘Our board is comprised of 14 women and men bringing a broad range of skill sets and deep expertise from many backgrounds.‘

2013 AVID® GOLD AWARD WINNER for Best Customer Experience in BC

778 593 9954 panoramawoods.ca

SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM

TOWNHOMES

FROM $

313,900 64 AVE.

NOW SELLING! Sales & Marketing by Coldwell Banker Tri-Tel Realty.

This is not an offering for sale. Price subject to change and excludes taxes. E. & O.E.

138 ST.

panoramawoods.ca

GE OR GE D. NG BLV KI

778.593.9954

62 AVE.

SALES CENTRE & DISPLAYS 6123 138th Street, Surrey BC Open Daily 12–5pm

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review · Page 25

drivewayBC.ca |

Welcome to the driver’s seat

FEBA.1CE

BC PL M STSaAt. D7:0I0UPM t

Buy tickets a

r.ca

Ticketmaste

Visit the 2014 Toyota 4Runner photo gallery at DrivewayBC.ca

Truck is about outdoor adventure and so much more The standard model comes with an eight-speaker, 160 watt AM/FM/CD system with an XM satellite-ready antenna, while the limited version receives a premium JBL AM/FM/CD/4 disc in dash changer that puts out Looks 660 watts of power and The gap between Toyota The Toyota includes a sub-woofer, 15 and Lexus has definitely speakers, iPod connectivity 4Runner hugs the decreased over the past and steering wheel audio few years. First look at this road and the bucket controls. There is a 12-volt truck and you would think seats hug you.”

DC power outlet located in it was a Lexus. The large the center console, glove Ian Harwood grille opening and molded box and cargo area. headlights looks like a big The Trail edition and limited mouth bass coming up, out of the water models feature a 400watt AC power and biting down on you lure. How’s that outlet.

An available sliding rear cargo tray for adventure? holds up to 200 kg and comes in very In The Cab handy when camping.

The 4Runner has two rows of seats, with Safety first an optional third row, available on the Dual stage driver and passenger airbag, upgrade and limited packages. front seat mounted side airbags, roll There’s an eight-way power adjustable sensing front and rear head/side curtain, driver’s seat, four-way adjustable driver and front passenger knee airbags passenger seat, 40/20/40 split secondand active front headrests with whiplash row seats, and 40/20/40 split third-row protection. seats which include a one-touch walk-in Power feature to ease access to the back.

Powering the 4runner is a 4.0 litre V6 dual All the knobs and dials have a rubber variable valve timing with intelligence texture to emphasize the outdoor theme.

The 2014 Toyota 4Runner offers more than meets the eye.

Rugged, sporty, and bold are some of the words that come to mind when describing the 2014.

‘‘

’’

(VVT-i ) V6 engine that produces an impressive 270 hp and 278 lb ft of torque.

Pump frequency 12.6L/100km city 9.2L/100km highway Warranty support Basic: 36 months/60,000 km Powertrain: 36 months/100,000 km Corrosion perforation: unlimited km Roadside assistance: 36 months/60,000 km Roadworthy Whenever I have a chance to test drive a Toyota 4Runner, I always talk about its legendary off-road capabilities, especially here in BC. What I don’t always talk about is the great on-road driving capabilities.

The Toyota 4Runner hugs the road and the bucket seats hug you. It is very comfortable to drive and you feel safe driving it. The suspension and shocks give you a firm ride but not enough to give you that washboard effect.

Vision while driving is superb, with little to no blind spots. The thick steering wheel and responsive steering makes you feel like you are driving a car.

Verdict The Toyota 4Runner could be on just about everybody’s wish list, given its on and off-road capabilities.

Northern orthern rthern Nightmare ready to rush and crush The Maple Leaf Monster Jam rocks and rolls into BC Place Stadium next Saturday, February 1 at 7 p.m.

And no monster jam truck driver will be more ready than Kelowna resident Cam McQueen, who will be at the wheel of the Northern Nightmare.

The 35-year-old says he is especially proud to pilot the Canadian-themed, 1500-horsepower truck, with its 66-inch wheels. Northern Nightmare is covered with red maple leaves on a black background and sports a Canadian flag.

At the 2012 Monster Jam World Finals, McQueen and Northern Nightmare captured their first World Freestyle Championship in in Las Vegas. McQueen has enjoyed a lifelong life life felon lon ongg llove ovee of

motorsports. At age five, he began riding dirt bikes and started racing motocross at 11.

He lives for the excitement: “I’ve been fortunate enough so far to have had a really great crew and teammates—we have a lot of fun on the road.”

In Vancouver, watch out for such famous trucks as Grave Digger, driven by Chad Tingler, and Dragon’s Breath, driven by Scott Liddycoat, and a host of other awesome machines.

Diehard fans can enjoy the Party in the Pits pre-show from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Meet the drivers for autographs and photos.

Show tickets and pit passes are available online at www.ticketmaster.ca.

Now go online for Monster Jam excite exc excitement. ittemen itemen ite m t. t

Submit a photo hoto off yyou o and ou and YOUR YOUR U ttruck… ruck ru ck… ck …

WIN 4 tickets! ckets! to the show and VIP access to the PIT PARTY! ARTY!

▸ at MONSTER JAM

on Feb 1 at BC Place Stadium

Go to drivewaybc.ca and click to win!

|

welcome to the driver’s seat.

to advertise in this weekly feature call today at 604.247.3704

Look for more driveway features and information online at

drivewayBC.ca

Page 26 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

2013

2013

ACCENT5 DR L OWN IT FOR

11,995

$

ALL-IN PRICING

OR

INCLUDES PRICE ADJUSTMENTSΩ, DELIVERY & DESTINATION. ††

0 GET

%†

FINANCING FOR UP TO 72 MONTHS ON OTHER ACCENT 5 DR MODELS

GLS model shown

2013

ELANTRA L OWN IT FOR

12,995

$

ALL-IN PRICING

INCLUDES PRICE ADJUSTMENTS , DELIVERY & DESTINATION. Ω

OR

††

0 GET

%†

FINANCING FOR UP TO 84 MONTHS ON OTHER ELANTRA SEDAN MODELS

Limited model shown

SAY HELLO 2014

TO THE 2014’s

2014

TUCSON GL

SANTA FE SPORT

Limited model shown Limited model shown

119 1.9 23,259

$

OWN IT FOR

BI-WEEKLY

AT

% $ †

FINANCING FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $250 DOWN PAYMENT

SELLING PRICE:

ʕ

139 1.9 28,359

$

††

OWN IT FOR

BI-WEEKLY

2014 TUCSON 2.0L GL FWD MT. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

AT

% $ †

FINANCING FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $1,500 DOWN PAYMENT

SELLING PRICE:

ʕ

††

2014 SANTA FE 2.4L FWD. DELIVERY & DESTINATION INCLUDED.

5-year/100,000 km Comprehensive Limited Warranty†† 5-year/100,000 km Powertrain Warranty 5-year/100,000 km Emission Warranty

HyundaiCanada.com

TM

The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2013 Accent 5 Door GL 6-Speed Manual/2013 Elantra GL 6-Speed Manual/2014 Tucson 2.0L GL FWD MT/2014 Santa Fe 2.4L FWD with an annual finance rate of 0%/0%/1.9%1.9% for 72/84/96/96 months. Bi-weekly payments are $113/$111/$119/$139. $0/$0/$250/$1,500 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0/$0/$1,811/$2,114. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,550/$1,550/$1,760/$1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E., dealer admin fees and a full tank of gas. Financing example: 2014 Tucson 2.0L GL FWD MT for $23,259 at 1.9% per annum equals $119 bi-weekly for 96 months for a total obligation of $25,070. $250 down payment required. Cash price is $23,259. Cost of Borrowing is $1,811. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,760. Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ʕPrice of models shown: 2013 Accent 5 Door GLS 6-Speed Manual/2013 Elantra Limited/2014 Tucson 2.4L Limited AWD/2014 Santa Fe 2.0T Limited AWD are $19,249/$24,849/$35,359/$40,659. Prices include Delivery and Destination charges of $1,550/$1,550/ $1,760/$1,760.

Registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, charges, license fees and all applicable taxes are excluded. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $3,340/$4,540 available on 2013 Accent 5 Door L 6-Speed Manual/2013 Elantra L 6-Speed Manual (on cash purchases only). Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. †ΩʕOffers available for a limited time, and subject to change or cancellation without notice. See dealer for complete details. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

OpenRoad Hyundai OpenRoad Hyundai 13171 Smallwood PAPER TO INSERT DEALERPlace TAG HERE 13171 Smallwood Place, 604-606-9033 Richmond, 604-606-9033 Richmond, D#28516

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review · Page 27

driveway

The Motor City is looking to a brighter future

by Keith Morgan

As goes the North American International Auto Show, so goes the industry to which it provides high profile.

Every year at this time, journalists from around the world descend in their thousands on this former industrial powerhouse, now economically depressed Michigan city. The Driveway team has just returned and we all agreed there was an air of optimism on the show floor that we haven’t witnessed for some years. Representatives of the Big Four domestic manufacturers believe they have turned the corner and the fellow scribes appear to agree that the North American brands have been revitalized.

Today in print and online, we each pick five vehicles that caught our eye.

Yours truly has been a fan of Honda’s premium Acura brand. All solid performers but in recent years the design team has let the range down with uninspiring looks. The 2015 Acura TLX Prototype unveiling suggests the team is out of its uninspiring funk. This performance-luxury sedan, which will launch this summer, looks fresh and sporty. It will replace the TL and the TSX and will be the design leader as new models are revealed during the next few years.

TLX customers will be able to choose from two-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations; two high-performance, highly fuel-efficient new engines – 2.4-litre in-line four and 3.5-litre V6;

erating 272 horses, and two new advanced a 3.6-litre V6, 321 hp is transmissions; and the also available. next generation Acura Interesting little Super-Handling All Wheel feature: because coupes Drive (SH-AWD) and typically have large, Precision All-Wheel Steer long doors, the reach (P-AWS) dynamic perbehind the shoulder to formance and handling grab the seatbelt can be technologies.

The Big a stretch. The ATS Coupe Audi showed of its Four domestic has motorized carriers compact crossover manufacturers believe to “hand” the seatbelt concept, unimaginatively dubbed the All they have turned the to the driver and front passenger upon entry.

Road Shooting Brake corner.

The Toyota FT-1 coupe concept. It’s based on Keith Morgan concept caused a stir the forthcoming TT, this among those hungering concept uses the S3’s for a return to the days The Toyota FT-1 coupe concept.

2.0TFSi engine of 292hp.

It also gets a hybrid motor between the of the Toyota Celica/Supra. Company officials were coy about whether it will engine and the S-Tronic transmission.

The market for the wagons is not big on go into production but judging by the this side of the pond but this could be a media attention it will.

The Volkswagen Beetle Dune has a game changer. rugged off-road look, largely due to It combines the elegant lines of a wagon with the wide and higher stance the raising of the body by 50 mm and the addition of 19-inch wheels with of an offroad capable vehicle. large tyres.

“The show car combines sex appeal, Just like the old days, the new highly efficient e-tron-quattro technology that produces 300 kW of power yet Beetle features a rear-mounted skirack. The concept is actually a return only consumes 1.9 l/100 km of fuel and to an idea from January 2000, when cutting-edge electronic applications,” VW showed the New Beetle Dune says Audi board member Prof. Dr. Ulrich concept in Los Angeles. That was a Hackenberg.

The 2015 Cadillac ATS Coupe is based flight fancy, this concept is built on the current production model and on its sedan sibling and should be the German manufacturer is looking available by mid-summer, starting at for the nod to proceed from Beetle the mid $30,000s. buyers.

The base power plant is a 2.0-litre, Audi’s All Road Shooting Brake concept. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca turbocharged inline four-cylinder, gen-

‘‘

’’

NO PAYMENTS FOR 90 DAYS

WITH THE PURCHASE OF SELECT NEW VEHICLES

TR ADE UP TO A MITSUBISHI AND

Yo u

SAVE UP TO $1,000

10

rn

50 0 OF

$ ew

th

ve

hic

le

B is rin ad g fo r pu

rc

ha

F se

YEAR 160,000 KM

POWERTRAIN LTD WARRANTY**

Best backed cars in the world*

Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Available on Outlander GT

OUTLANDER ES FWD STARTING AT

$25,998

AVAILABLE OUTLANDER FEATURES 4 CYLINDER OR 6 CYLINDER FUEL-EFFICIENT V6 POWER

0%

60

PURCHASE MONTHS FINANCING FOR

3,500 LBS TOWING CAPACITY HEATED FRONT SEATS SUPER ALL-WHEEL CONTROL

FEATURES OF THE GT MODEL FORWARD COLLISION MITIGATION

APPLIES BRAKES TO PREVENT OR SOFTEN LOW-SPEED IMPACT WITH PRECEDING VEHICLE.

LANE DEPARTURE WARNING

GIVES AUDIBLE AND VISUAL WARNINGS WHEN DRIVER IS ABOUT TO UNINTENTIONALLY DEPART FROM LANE.

NEWTYPE RICHMOND MITSUBISHI 9200 Bridgeport Road (across from Costco)

604-231-9200 newtypemitsubishi.com

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

MAINTAINS CONSTANT DISTANCE FROM THE PRECEDING VEHICLE.

Sales: Mon - Thur 9:00 am - 8 pm; Fri - Sat 9:00 am - 6:00 pm; Sun Noon - 5:00 pm Service and Parts: Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm; Sat 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

.

Page 28 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

sports

Sponsored by:

Media sponsor:

A fun fitness challenge

If you think conquering cancer is worth sweating over, JOIN US! Register for Workout to Conquer Cancer today.

Matthew Hoekstra file photo With the Canadian flag draped over her shoulders, Christine Nesbitt does a victory lap after winning gold in the women’s 1,000 metre long track speed skating event during the 2010 Winter Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Nesbitt is among several athletes who participated in long track events in Richmond during the 2010 Games who have been named to Canada’s 2014 Games for the upcoming Olympics in Sochi, Russia Feb. 7 to 23.

Flood of memories as Canada’s long track team named

by Don Fennell Sports Editor

S

Conquering cancer isn’t easy, but that doesn’t mean supporting BC’s cancer researchers can’t be fun! Join us for the Workout to Conquer Cancer on March 8, 2014 at Richmond Olympic Oval for the most meaningful workout of your life. It’s a full day of upbeat workouts for people of all fitness levels. You’ll have a blast, get lots of great exercise, and be inspired by people like you who are ready to get sweaty for the sake of conquering cancer!

workouttoconquercancer.ca M E D I A PA R T N E R S :

kating in the second to last pairing, Christine Nesbitt nimbly skated up to the starting line in preparation for the race of her life.

It was Feb. 18, 2010 and the eyes of Canada were glued on the Richmond Olympic Oval and the women’s 1,000-metre speed skating championship. Inside, the cavernous but impressive home to Olympic long track during the 2010 Winter Games began to shake with excitement. In a little more than a minute—1:16.56 to be precise—a feeling of euphoria filled not only the building but fans across the nation when Nesbitt crossed the

finish line with the lead time. Her mark would remain the best following the final two skates, enabling Nesbitt to capture gold ahead of a pair of Dutch skaters and just over two-tenths of a second ahead of Canadian teammate Kristina Groves who placed fourth in 1:16.78.

It was a moment few Canadians will soon forget, including fellowOlympian Darcy Marquardt who said watching Nesbitt’s victory live was a defining moment in her decision to return to full-time training leading to a silver medal as a member of Canada’s women’s rowing eight at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

“The crowd was absolutely electric and you couldn’t help but scream your head off as the wave cheering hit your section,” said Marquardt.

“Anyone that was in the building

that day knew when the Canadians were competing; the sound was unreal. I remember how we all held our breaths and turned to the scoreboard to see the No. 1 appear by her name, and the deafening applause that followed. As she skated her victory lap with the flag and received her gold medal, I grabbed my boyfriend, Rich, (also Canadian Olympian in swimming) and told him that I wanted (a gold medal).”

Speed Skating Canada announced Wednesday the 17 long track speed skaters who are formally nominated onto the Canadian Olympic Speed Skating Team for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games Feb. 7 to 23.

Among them are several athletes who competed at the Richmond Olympic Oval during the 2010 Games.

See Page 29

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review · Page 29

sports

2010 gold medallist leads 2014 long track team into Sochi From Page 28

Of the nine women and eight men nominated for the 2014 Olympic team, seven competed at the 2010 Games, including Nesbitt, a two-time Olympian and two-time Olympic medallist.

“I feel privileged being named to my third Olympic team, each of which has been completely different for me. It was a thrill and a true honour to share the podium with my teammates Clara, Cindy, Kristina and Shannon,” said Nesbitt. “I have trained hard for the past four years and there certainly have been some ups and downs. I am very much looking forward to Sochi, and feel well prepared and supported by my coach Xiuli Wang and by the entire Speed Skating Canada team.”

“Canada has a tremendous speed skating history and today’s nominated long track athletes have the honour of carrying this legacy further,” added Marcel Aubut, president of the Canadian Olympic Committee. “The long track team that Canada will send to Sochi is one of experience and determination. I, along with so many Canadians look forward to sharing some exceptional speed skating moments on the ice in Sochi.”

Speed Skating Canada CEO Ian

Canada’s Olympic long track team •Women: Ivanie Blondin (Ottawa), Anastasia Bucsis (Calgary), Kali Christ (Regina), Marsha Hudey (White City, Sask.), Kaylin Irvine (Calgary), Christine Nesbitt (London), Brittany Schussler (Winnipeg), Brianne Tutt (Airdrie, Alta.), Danielle Wotherspoon-Gregg (Red Deer, Alta.)

•Men: Vincent De Haître (Cumberland, Ont.), William Dutton (Humboldt, Sask.), Mathieu Giroux (Pointe-aux-Trembles, Que.), Jamie Gregg (Edmonton), Gilmore Junio (Calgary), Lucas Makowsky (Regina), Denny Morrison (Fort St. John) and Muncef Ouardi (Quebec City) Moss said Canada’s long track and short track speed skaters have given their all to be named to Canada’s Olympic Team going to Sochi.

“They are supported by families and friends and guided by excellent coaches and other profession-

A gold medallist in the men’s long track speed skating team pursuit event at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval, Fort St. John’s Denny Morrison has won many medals in his 10-year career.

Now into his eighth season of international competition, Lucas Makowsky won gold in the men’s long track skating team pursuit event at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

als, and helped along the way by volunteers and sponsors,” he said.

“There is a lot more work to be done at the Games, but I want to congratulate every single athlete and coach for being named to

top nation in overall medals won.

Canada won a Games’ record 14 gold medals at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, one more than earned by the former Soviet union in 1976 and Norway in 2002.

Team Canada. We are extremely proud of you.”

The Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games will take place from Feb. 7 to 23. The Canadian Olympic Team has set a goal to contend to be the

HOMESTYLE CLASSICS & FRESH IDEAS.

Delicious savings!

Matthew Hoekstra file photo Fans had plenty to cheer about at the Richmond Olympic Oval Feb. 18, 2010 as Canada’s Christine Nesbitt won gold in the women’s 1,000-metre long track speed skating race.

BUY ONE GET ONE

Maritime Travel 175-9040 Blundell Road, Richmond Thursday, January 30 6:00pm-7:30pm Light refreshments and door prizes

RSVP: 166@maritimetravel.ca or call 604-303-8782

Buy One, Get One FREE!

Buy One, Get One FREE!

Present this voucher and when you buy one entrée from our “Home Fresh” feature menu, you’ll receive a second entrée of equal or lesser value for FREE.*

Present this voucher and when you buy one entrée from our “Home Fresh” feature menu, you’ll receive a second entrée of equal or lesser value for FREE.*

March 16, 2014. No cash value. One coupon per customer per visit. Present coupon when ordering.

March 16, 2014. No cash value. One coupon per customer per visit. Present coupon when ordering.

RR

Where: When:

FREE

Lunch and Dinner choices include:

Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl Wild Salmon Berry Salad Roast Beef Dinner Butter Chicken Rice Bowl The Classic BurgeU 2pc Fish & Chips Shrimp Po’Boy

RR

Join Maritime Travel and China Star Holidays to learn more about our 2014 Escorted China Tours

Breakfast choices include:

Awesome Twosome The Classic Eggs Benedict The Pantry Breakfast Granola Parfait Traditional Berry Pancake Stack Pulled Pork Skillet Potato Pancake “Benny” The Pantry Big Breakfast Sandwich

/ThePantryRestaurants BENEFITS OF BOOKING WITH MARITIME TRAVEL Use your HBC Credit Card and enjoy 12 or 24 monthly payment plan with NO interest & NO finance fees

EARN HBC POINTS WITH EVERY BOOKING!

@ThePantryOnline

www.thepantry.ca

3051 St. Edwards Dr., Richmond (Travelodge) 604-214-0007

Page 30 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

sports

Ice-Breaker a great tune up for first half

L

ace up your shoes on Sunday, Feb. 1 because it will be the place to run, jog or walk in the annual Steveston Ice-Breaker 8k run organized since 1990s by the Richmond Kajaks Track and Field Club.

Strut your stuff or take it easy on the eight-kilometre course where all levels of abilities will be welcomed to participate in this community event starting at 8:30 a.m.

Don’t miss participating in one of the most scenic locations in the Lower Mainland. This flat, fast and certified distance is the first race of the Lower

A Runner’s Mind Christine Blanchette Mainland Road Race Series and second in the Timex Road Race Series.

In addition, it is a great tune-up run for those running the first half on Feb. 16.

JJ Schmidt, race director and established coach of the Kajaks, says there is an improved start and finish. There’ll also be music, great food such as hot soup and pizza,

BEST BUY – Correction Notice In the January 17 flyer, page 13, the Brother Monochrome All-In-One Laser Printer (WebCode: 10165007) was advertised with a Wireless Printing Icon, when in fact the printer DOES NOT have this function. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers.

Presented by

6

2014

and lots of coffee and hot chocolate to keep you warm post-run. There will also be lots of draw prizes.

The run takes you along the South Arm of the Fraser River from the foot of No. 1 Road to No. 3 Road and back. Pre-race is from 7:a.m. to 8:15 a.m. at the Steveston Community Centre. 4111 Moncton St .

Schmidt said, “I hope to have about 350 participants out on Sunday.

I am very hopeful, and it will be a lot of fun.” So, be sure to mark your calendars for this community event and afterwards enjoy a stroll in the village.

The club hosts a number of quality meets and races throughout the year, giving all athletes the opportunity to test themselves in competition, while raising the funds necessary to maintain the high level of coaching and support Kajaks is known for.

To register on-line visidt the runningroom.com For more information go to kajaks.org Christine Blanchette is a runner and writer.

Follow her on Twitter (@ christineruns) and at www. christineruns.com

Katya Slepian photo Mo Zhang, Canada’s top-ranked female player, will be training at the new National Women’s High Performance Table Tennis Centre at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

National high performance table tennis centre sets up shop at oval

by Katya Slepian Contributor High performance table tennis has come to the Richmond Olympic Oval, bringing with it the highest-ranked female player in the country.

Mo Zhang, Canada’s topranked female player, will be training at the new National Women’s High Performance Table Tennis Centre along with other up and coming athletes.

“Our city boasts a rich tradition of athletic excellence,” Richmond Mayor Malcolm Bro-

die said at Thursday morning’s opening. “(And) the table tennis high performance training centre is sure to add to that tradition of success.”

Claude Tchao, the president of the Chinese Canadian Table Tennis Federation, said that he was excited to work alongside Table Tennis Canada to “raise and produce the next international high calibre champions” at the new facility.

Zhang squared off against Canada’s top U-12 table tennis prospect and Richmond Olympic Oval trainee, Laura Lai, in

a short exhibition game. Lai hopes to represent Canada in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

The centre, which was created in partnership with the Chinese Table Tennis Federation and Table Tennis Canada, will boast head coach Liu Yonjiang, the former head coach of Table Tennis Canada’s women’s cadet program, as well as sports medicine and nutrition personnel. Players will also have the unique opportunity to train alongside the Chinese table tennis team that come to train at the oval.

THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS FROZEN $ 99

ROASTERS WHOLE BREAST BACK ATTACHED

9 $ 99 2

EACH /LB.

ALL DRESSED UP FOR THE BARBECUE! • 1 Roaster • 1/2 cup Oil • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar • 1/2 cup Rock Salt • 2 tbsp Seasoning Salt

January 30 − February 1, 2014 TRADEX Abbotsford, BC

www.agricultureshow.net U Tel: 604.291.1553

Parking Sponsor:

15539 Cambie Road (between No. 6 & No. 7 Rd.)

604.270.6092

Thursday − Saturday 9:00am − 4:30pm

Proud Sponsor:

Rub roaster with oil. Mix salt, sugar and spices together.

Pat mixture all over the roaster. Stand roaster on the barbecue using a rack or 3/4 can of beer or apple juice.

Barbecue on low heat for approximately 1 hour. (times may vary depending on your barbecue)

Gold Sponsor:

thefowlfarmer.ca

PROUD TO SELL ONLY BC PRODUCTS Prices valid until Thursday January 30.

WINTER HOURS: Monday.........................10-5:30 TUESDAY .................... CLOSED Wednesday ...................10-5:30 Thursday .......................10-5:30 Friday ...........................10-5:30 Saturday ............................10-5 Sunday ...............................11-5

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review ¡ Page 31

sports

Ramp up your Games’ spirit at Family Day Richmond Olympic Oval hosting Olympic-themed day and awarding memberships in on-line contest Sports Editor The upcoming 2014 Olympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia are set to inspire us once again and the Richmond Olympic Oval–with its Family Day Event and Feel #LikeAnOlympian contest—is providing several great ways to channel your growing Olympic spirit.

For every gold medal Canada wins at the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, the Oval will be giving away Oval memberships, personal and performance training packages, LifeMark Health massage therapy packages and an integrated team support package consisting of strength and conditioning, nutrition and sport psychology ses-

Bantam boys to hold Colt Classic Jared Hulme obviously enjoyed his days as a Richmond Colt because he’s back at his alma mater.

Hulme is organizing the Bantam boys’ version of the Colt Classic this weekend at Richmond Secondary.

There will be eight teams in the two-day event which tips off today (Friday) at 2 p.m. with the host Colts hosting Gladstone. Magee meets St. John’s at 3:30 p.m., followed by R.C. Palmer Griffins and Notre Dame at 5 p.m. and Delta and Handsworth at 6:30 p.m.

The Grade 8 classic winds up Saturday, with games every 90 minutes from 9 a.m. through to the championship final at 7:30 p.m. –by Don Fennell

Busayong among leaders Richmond’s Denise Busayong is among the leaders in average points per game in the Pacific Western Athletic Association women’s basketball league.

Playing for Langara College, she is averaging 12.25 points per game through 12 games this season.

sions. For pros to joes, individuals to teams, all are invited to enter.

All you have to do for a chance to win is tell them why you want to be just #LikeAnOlympian. Contest closes on Feb. 7, with entry forms at richmondoval.ca/ LikeAnOlympian. “I think we’re all very excited about the Games and to watch some of the athletes

PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until January 31, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2014 Corolla CE 6M Manual BURCEM-A MSRP is $17,540 and includes $1,545 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. *Lease example: 2014 Corolla CE 6M with a vehicle price of $16,440 (includes $1,100 Toyota Canada Lease Assist, which is deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes, and $1,545 freight/PDI) leased at 2.9% over 60 months with $0 down payment equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $89 with a total lease obligation of $10,680.

Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. $0 security deposit and first semi-monthly payment due at lease inception. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, fees and taxes. Dealer order / trade may be necessary. **Finance example: 1.9% finance for 60 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Corolla CE. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 RAV4 Base FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-A MSRP is $25,685 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. †Lease example: 4.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $139 with $2,300 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $18,980. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ††Finance example: 0.9% finance for 60 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 RAV4. Applicable taxes are extra. 2014 Tacoma Double Cab V6 4x4 Automatic MU4FNA-A MSRP is $32,965 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. ‥Lease example: 4.9% Lease APR for 60 months on approved credit. Semi-Monthly payment is $165 with $3,980 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $23,720. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. ‥‥Finance example: 0.9% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Tacoma. Applicable taxes are extra. ‥‥‥Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 48 and 60 month leases (including Stretch leases) of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.

by Don Fennell

Family Day on Monday, Feb. 7 will be from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. The public will have the opportunity to try short track speed skating, ski and snowboard simulators, play hockey (floor, bubble and air), make their own Olympic medals, take pictures on an authentic Olympic podium, and wish team Canada good luck in Sochi by signing

that competed here in 2010,� said Aran Kay, program manager, marketing and communications, at the Richmond Olympic Oval. “And Family Day presents us with a perfect opportunity within the 2014 Games (Feb. 7 to 23) to have some Olympic-themed fun and give people the chance to relive some of those memories from 2010.�

a large fabric poster that will be couriered to Canada House immediately following the event. Admission will be $5 for the event.

Additionally, throughout the Olympic Winter Games, the Oval will feature Winter Games broadcasts on all its internal and external screens, plus offer original pre-2010 Games gold membership rates.

LEASE FROM ‥

“I think we’re all very excited about the Games and to watch some of the athletes that competed here in 2010.� — Aran Kay

FINANCE FROM ‥‥

165 0.9

$

%

OR

semi-monthly/60 mos.

2014

per month/36 mos.

TACOMA

4x4Â Double Cab V6 $32,965 MSRP includes F+PDI

LEASE FROM â€

FINANCE FROM †â€

139 2.9

$

semi-monthly/60 mos.

‥‥‥

%

OR

2014

per month/60 mos.

RAV4

FWD LE $25,685 MSRP includes F+PDI

FREE FIRST OR LAST PAYMENT

. No Security Deposit . Monthly or semi-monthly payment options . Standard or Low Kilometre Lease

Corolla S - Sport model shown

0

$

ALL NEW 2014

FINANCE FROM **

LEASE FROM *

89

$

OR

1.9

%

COROLLA CE 6M MODEL $17,540 MSRP includes F+PDI

per month/60 mos.

semi-monthly/60 mos.

*

down payment Follow us at:

To y o t a B C . c a JIM PATTISON TOYOTA DOWNTOWN 1290 Burrard Street (604) 682-8881

JIM PATTISON TOYOTA NORTH SHORE 849 Auto Mall Drive (604) 985-0591

LANGLEY TOYOTATOWN LANGLEY 20622 Langley Bypass (604) 530-3156

OPENROAD TOYOTA RICHMOND Richmond Auto Mall (604) 273-3766

DESTINATION TOYOTA BURNABY 4278 Lougheed Highway (604) 571-4350

SUNRISE TOYOTA ABBOTSFORD Fraser Valley Auto Mall (604) 857-2657

WEST COAST TOYOTA PITT MEADOWS 19950 Lougheed Highway (866) 910-9543

SQUAMISH TOYOTA SQUAMISH 39150 Queens Way (604) 567-8888

30692

18732

9497

7825

9374

5736

7662

31003

GRANVILLE TOYOTA VANCOUVER 8265 Fraser Street (604) 263-2711

JIM PATTISON TOYOTA SURREY 15389 Guildford Drive (604) 495-4100

OPENROAD TOYOTA PORT MOODY 3166 St. John’s Street (604) 461-3656

PEACE ARCH TOYOTA SOUTH SURREY 3174 King George Highway (604) 531-2916

REGENCY TOYOTA VANCOUVER 401 Kingsway (604) 879-8411

VALLEY TOYOTA CHILLIWACK 8750 Young Road (604) 792-1167

WESTMINSTER TOYOTA NEW WESTMINSTER 210 - 12th Street (604) 520-3333

6978

6701

7826

30377

8507

8176

8531

Page 32 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

sports

Let an experienced Realtor go to work for you

Scholarships the goal at Sockeyes’ alumni game

®

302 - 7575 ALDERBRIDGE WAY

$328,000

The Hotel at River Rock sponsoring kids’ corner, shootout

OCEAN WALK! Fabulous move-in ready large one bed and den, 670sq.ft. with quality finishings throughout.

Exceptionally well-run complex with great amenities, livein caretaker, pet and rental friendly and super convenient location — quick access to shopping, Canada Line, the Oval, the dyke and Vancouver. SHOW-HOME CONDITION — A MUST SEE!

OPEN SUNDAY 2 - 4 51 – 6300 LONDON ROAD

$485,000

by Don Fennell

STEVESTON! 2 level, 2 bedroom townhouse with lovely open views of mountains and farmland. Corner unit, light filled open plan, 1,062 sq. ft., trendy finishings, 2 1/2 baths, 2 parking and 353 sq. foot wrap around patio and huge yard! Best location in complex! An easy scenic stroll to Steveston Village. CALL TODAY TO VIEW!

62 – 9240 GLENACRES DRIVE

Sports Editor Organizers of the Richmond Sockeyes’ annual alumni game Saturday at Minoru Arenas are determined to make it a family affair.

Accompanying the annual game—now in its 12th year—is a kids’ corner to keep the little ones busy and a $5,000 shootout during the first period intermission for adults. Both events are sponsored by the Hotel at River Rock.

This is the second year River Rock has stepped up, notes Ken Hamaguchi, the Sockeyes’ director of minor hockey relations.

For the donation of a toonie ($2), kids have free rein to partake in one of the carnival-like games or get a spray-on tattoo from an artist.

They’ll also be automatically eligible to win a prize. Minor hockey teams can also purchase a team party pack for $99.

Admission is $10 for adults, all of whom will be entered in a draw to be one of three to shoot for the $5,000.

On the ice, the current Sockeyes will bring a 15-game winning streak into the game against the “oldtimers” who will sport a notably different lineup than a year ago.

$369,800

TASTEFULLY RENOVATED spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2-level townhouse in Sharon Gardens. New and enlarged kitchen, new bathrooms, new flooring, windows, new appliances. Fantastic layout feels much larger than square footage, 2 parking and pretty and large private yard. A real charmer! CALL TODAY TO VIEW!

308 - 6233 LONDON ROAD

$299,000

STEVESTON! Charming and extra spacious view studio condo. Open plan, granite, stainless steel, bamboo flooring and large balcony to enjoy the gorgeous views of the North Shore mountains and farmland. Steps to the dyke and a short scenic walk into Steveston Village. Call to view!

The next 8 buyers

Don Fennell photo Vancouver Giants’ mascot Jack appeared at last year’s Sockeyes’ alumni game.

Among the “newcomers” to the alumni squad are Sam Chichak, Rudi Thorsteinson and Jeremy Hamaguchi, all of whom helped the Sockeyes win the Western Canadian Junior B championship last season.

The team, coached by Maurice Lambert, Don Taylor and Doug Paterson, will also feature the likes of Kevin Kimura, Keenan Webb, Andrew Wolf, Daryl Fowler, Dean Richards and Kyle Nishi.

The action begins at 5:30 p.m.

)@ 3(2,>66+

of phase 1 homes get to pick a red envelope to receive a lucky discount of

$8,888 - $14,888*

SOUTH SURREY TOWNHOME LIVING

TOWNHOMES STARTING FROM

$359,900

Our homes are the canvases of our lives, places we return to for inspiration, rejuvenation, love and kindness. So it’s natural to want perfection in our home: architectural contours that feel

PHASE 2 NOW SELLING

just right, a floor plan crafted with intelligence and insight and a location that makes our world logical, comfortable and easy.

3 minutes from the Shops at Morgan Creek

2 minutes

39 HILLTOP TOWNHOMES

from the brand new Sunnyside Elementary school

Located in the heart of Grandview Heights

27 Ave.

er

uv

o nc Va

158 St

28 Ave.

t

eH

6S

ain

15

Bl ay

hw

ig

26 Ave.

* Please see sales associate for details.

Shops at Morgan Creek

160 St

)@ 3(2,>66+

159 St

Sunnyside Elementary school

Sales Centre is Open Daily 12-5pm (closed Fridays)

778.545.8737 www.theheightsliving.ca

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review 路 Page 33

SOUTH SURREY

6eUFinnisihtess Now! Rancher Style Townhomes hoos

112-9300 Glenacres Dr. Just Listed! - $209,000

C

for 50+

pril!

Move in A

Open House Sat 1-3pm Pet Friendly! 1 bedroom apartment w/ spacious balcony.

Upgrades include flooring, appliances and new paint.

Great location nearby parks, schools and transit.

4th Avenue & 174 Street

Ra y Es t re ll a

Catering to the 50+ Lifestyle with Master on Main.

A short easy walk to beautiful parks and the ocean And only minutes away from major shops.

Where star service matters

6 04 . 5 0 5 . 5 5 35 w w w. R a y E s t r e l l a . c o m www.

Suzanne Zanikos 604-537-3617

Call Sally Scott 604-619-4902 MacDonald Realty Olympic

www.thegreensatdouglas.ca

SuttonSeafair.com

SUN 2 - 4

SUN 2 - 4

9580 Pinewell Cres., RMD $1,598,000/ 18,218 SQFT

#335 - 5700 Andrews Rd., RMD $356,900

Suzanne Zanikos 604-537-3617

Ian Pounder 778-385-1241

Helen Pettipiece

Karen Will

Helen Pettipiece 604-341-7997

604-341-7997

604-838-9900

1 BDRM/ View/ 773 sqft

2 bdrm/ 1 bath

SUN 2 - 4

SHOW HOMES OPEN DAILY NOON TO 4PM (Closed Fridays)

SAT/ SUN 2 - 4

Ian Pounder

6431 Constable, RMD $820,000

Frank Como

778-385-1241

Frank Como 604-253-7355

604-253-7355

Tina Gonzalez

Jenny Steele

778-837-1144

604-218-1565

1108 Skana Drive, Tsawwassen $1,550,000 Jenny Steele 604-218-1565

1,124 sqft

#310 - 4280 Moncton St., RMD $545,000/ 2 bed and den

JUST SOLD!

JUST SOLD! #1104 - 8160 Lansdowne, RMD $423,000 Louise Uy 604-788-4549

SAT 2 - 4

#376 - 8160 Williams Rd, RMD $159,900 Louise Uy 604-788-4549

#7 - 7260 Langton, RMD $499,000 Merilee McCaffery 604-307-9722

Vipin Bajpai 604-839-7547

5165 Cecil Ridge Place, Chilliwack $169,000 Vipin Bajpai 604-839-7547

#328 - 12931 Railway Ave., RMD $748,000 Iryna S. 604-763-3669

SUN 2 - 4

3 BDRM

JUST SOLD!

Louise Uy 604-788-4549

#348 - 8111 Ryan Rd, RMD $156,000 Louise Uy 604-788-4549

Merilee McCaffery 604-307-9722

#801 - 4505 Hazel St., BURNABY $548,800 Merilee McCaffery 604-307-9722

#246 - 5888 Dover Cres., RMD $359,000 Iryna S. 604-763-3669

Visit SEAFAIR OPEN HOMES. COM Sutton Group - Seafair Realty . #550 - 9100 Blundell Road . Richmond, BC . V6Y 1K3

Iryna S. 604-763-3669

Page 34 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

sports

Teams can score big with Medals of Achievement $10,000 grand prize up for grabs in Esso minor hockey program A $10,000 grand prize is up for grabs in Imperial Oil’s Esso Medals of Achievement Score Big contest.

The program, established in 1981, recognizes young Canadian hockey players

aged six to 18 for outstanding sportsmanship and skill. Open to all Canadian minor teams that are registered with Hockey Canada, teams that join the program will receive a set of three Esso Medals

30 years of experience

of Achievement—most dedicated, most improved and most sportsmanlike player—and can also receive 18 certificates that recognize the efforts of every player on the team.

“Imperial Oil is delighted to continue another year of the Esso Medals of Achievement program and the Esso Medals Score Big contest,” said Karen Fraser,

marketing-sponsorship manager for Imperial Oil. “The Esso brand has been committed to supporting hockey in Canada since 1936, and is passionate about these programs, as they help shape the values and character traits of many of our young Canadian athletes.”

All teams that enter the program before March

W E S T M A R

BUILDING LOTS in Sunny Tsawwassen 2 building lots in the Pebble Hill area. Rare chance to design and build your dream home on Georgia Wynd, popular subdivision on the Canada US border.

West Richmond Seafair area! 1/2 Duplex featuring 3 bedrooms 2 baths, office down or 4th bedroom. Close to 1,500 sq.ft. west of No. 1 Rd, 4,800 sq.ft. rectangular lot with a custom in-ground pool, hot tub & water fountain in back.

Steps to dyke trail and public transit.

All wood floors, newer doors and blinds, 8-year-old roof. Gas fireplace!

5791 WOODWARDS RD Asking $829,800 1/2 duplex in great condition! Over 3,100 sq.ft. in the Lackner area! A MUST SEE! 3 bdrms up w/2 baths, 3 bdrms down w/2 baths. Live up or down or both – perfect for large family. Separate entrance & laundry for suite, 2 gas fireplaces, large rooms, loads of space & storage, huge yard 40’ x 165’ picture perfect lot.

11491 KESTREL DRIVE IN WESTWIND Asking $1,688,000

Lot (a) asking $648,800, 7457 sq.ft. cleared and level building lot. Allows a 3200 sq.ft. home plus full height basement, and Lot (b) asking $778,800, 11,624 sq.ft. Allows up to 4250 sq.ft. home plus full height basement.

No neighbors to the rear — just a green belt and Point Roberts Golf Course. Ownership includes gated beach access. Ready to go lots call for more info Randy 604-290-2650.

HISTORIC RICHMOND LANDMARK Asking $1,299,000

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4

Masterpiece by MLK Properties! Quality craftsmanship and extraordinary attention to detail. This luxurious residence is located close to all school levels, transportation routes and historic Steveston Village. This outstanding home was crafted with impeccable care and attention.

Commercial grade appliances and all the bells and whistles. Safer home standard! Elevator possibilities. Warm, low maintenance exteriors, 50 year roof. The option of private access to the third floor study/studio is ideal for the in-laws, nanny, guests or home office with a huge west facing covered deck. Seeing is Believing!

fair play, the program hopes to go beyond hockey, to build champions in life. To date, nearly two million Esso Medals of Achievement and over 30 million certificates of participation have been awarded to young boys and girls across Canada.

For more information on the program, visit essomedals.com

Bob Schmitz

GOLD MASTER MEDALLION CLUB

604.290.2650 cell

1/2 DUPLEX • $638,000

15, 2014, will be eligible to win the Esso Medals Score Big contest, in which teams are automatically entered into a draw that consists of a $10,000 league grant to be given to their local minor hockey association plus a $1,000 team prize for three other teams.

By acknowledging players’ dedication, effort and

Thomas Kidd built this home in 1912 for his eldest daughter as a wedding gift. This spectacular well kept home sits on a picturesque 11,936 sq.ft. property surrounded by gardens and farmland. The imposing farmhouse has a bell-cast hipped roof and dormer, two brick chimneys, 23’ x 8’ front porch with a party size two tier sun deck in back. 3 bdrms & over 3,500 sq.ft. of living space. Many updates over the years include kitchens and baths, new roof & siding, gas hot water heating w/new boiler & H/W tank. Recently installed central vacuum system. Just painted exterior Sept.

2013. Impressively restored interior keeping its charm with wood floors, windows & doors. Located at quiet south end of No. 4 Road 11620.

Please call Randy Larsen at 604.290.2650 • 30 Years Experience!

604.908.2045

www.bobschmitz.net

SOUTH OF STEVESTON HWY ~ 11311 NO. 3 ROAD ~ $2,180,000 LISTE

N D FOEWLY R $2 .18M

WELCOME TO THE SOUTHLANDS OF RICHMOND. 2.5 Acres with about 2,600 sq.ft. of home and huge garage/workshop for the enthusiasts. Located south of Steveston Hwy. on No 3 Rd. well away from the noise. Short skip to the dyke and all the trails. While the home does need some work, it is very liveable and offers a good deal of space for the family. Or you could build your mansion on this quickly changing street of dreams. There is also approximately $38,000 in revenue contract from a cell tower located at the SW farthest reach corner of the property. Take a drive by and call today. This is a very unique opportunity to change your lifestyle.

IRONWOOD ~ 11440 SEAFIELD CRESCENT ~ $728,000 G

ISTIN

L NEW

What a GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR GROWING FAMILY or to build your dream home on this huge south exposed lot. This home is ready to move into with newer roof, windows, and kitchen.

Gorgeous and original Oak flooring throughout upper floor. Three good-sized bedrooms and loads of storage. Downstairs easily convertible to accommodate Grandma or to set up as a mortgage helper. Conveniently located near Ironwood shopping center and easy access to freeway both north and south. Make this your home today.

RICHMOND ~ BUILDERS INVESTORS ~ 5291 LUDLOW ROAD L

ISTED NEWL WONDERFUL 4 BDRM & DEN FAMILY HOME on huge FOR Y $1.28 132’ x 66’ corner lot in popular and convenient Granville area. Move 8M right in to this home with its wide open layout, gleaming hardwood floors and and gourmet kitchen. Big and bright with a great sunroom overlooking the yard and professionally built pool and sundeck. Ideal for the kids and for entertaining. There is also a bonus office/ den/exercise room upstairs. Never a worry about storage either. Detached garage as well as a separate heated workshop ideal for the home based business or contractor. McKay Elementary and J.N. Burnette Secondary just around the corner. Many new homes being built in this subdivision. Hold and enjoy this wonderful home, or build your dream today.

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review · Page 35

Heritage and prestige at Polygon’s Kingston House Polygon is taking inspiration from the Ivy League in their newest master-planned community, Harvard Gardens, and is proud to announce its first collection of apartment homes: Kingston House.

Located in South Surrey, Harvard Gardens will include a private community clubhouse called The Rowing Club, with an outdoor pool and spa, gym, fitness facilities, HD screening room, guest suites, resident concierge and more. Harvard Gardens will also be close to schools, restaurants, transit,

NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

shopping and recreation and leisure opportunities.

Kingston House will be a collection of one- and twobedroom homes next to green space and steps from The Rowing Club, making it an incredibly convenient place to live.

“This will be a great opportunity for first-time buyers and young families to buy in South Surrey,” says sales manager Judy Rohatyn. “The homes are move-in ready.”

Among the amazing features you’ll find at Kingston House include over-height nine-foot main and fourth floor ceilings,

generous patios or covered sun decks and large windows to let the natural light flood your space. Engineered stone kitchen countertops are complemented by stainless-steel appliances and flat-panelled cabinetry in either gloss white or dark laminate, and a breakfast bar or kitchen island is convenient for a quick meal or gathering with friends and family.

Spa-inspired bathrooms include their own engineered stone countertops and chic cabinetry, along with imported porcelain tile flooring. An elegant hand-set ceramic tile tub and shower surround features marble and glass mosaic accents.

Rich wood laminate flooring is included throughout the main living areas, with lush carpeting in the bedrooms.

The architecture of Kingston House will be inspired by the East Coast, with rich brickwork, natural wood soffits and black metal detailing. Courtyard spaces will feature a trellised seating area perfect for relaxation in the outdoors.

Homes at Kingston House start at $259,900. Polygon is holding a grand opening on Jan. 25 at noon; for more information, check out www.polyhomes.com, call 604-5418092 or stop by the sales centre at 3323 151st Street to tour the two stunning display homes.

in the restoration of the historic Bose Family Farm, which will become The Ridge at Bose Farms. The condominiums will be built on the site of the farm, with the heritage barn and dairy shed remaining as a centrepiece for the community, with 12 acres of heritage forest donated back to the city as a park.

In White Rock, Royce is attuned to those looking for a lock-and-go lifestyle on a single level in the heart of the sea-side community.

Kerrisdale Gardens, located in the heart of one of Vancouver’s most popular neighbourhoods, is another of Fifth Avenue’s important projects. The exclusive condominium development will feature European-influenced design and truly beautiful homes.

Langley is home to Elements, another one of Fifth Avenue’s masterplanned condominium communities.

The Willowbrook location is perfect for homeowners looking for the convenience of being steps from shopping and other amenities.

Radius in Langley’s Murrayville Submitted photo area is the latest single-family home Fifth Avenue Marketing has been in the business for 35 years. Among their current portfolio is Radius, a collection of single-family homes in Langley. opportunity offering the latest in interior design finishings while being close to highly sought-after Christian schools.

Fifth Avenue also offers B.C.’s best selection of new townhomes, with

By Kerry Vital Avenue President W. Scott Brown.

Metro Vancouver. communities including Canvas in the Fifth Avenue has been involved in the Fifth Avenue is currently working with Panorama neighbourhood of Surrey, and new Thirty-five years ago, Fifth Avenue was development and marketing of approximately developers in communities throughout communities such as Village Green in Maple founded in Surrey by a family of marketing $8 biliion of real estate that has been sold and Metropolitan Vancouver, marketing Ridge (featuring wider-than-usual two-level professionals with an extensive background built. and selling homes of all types, including townhomes). in market housing development. Back then Fifth Avenue’s vast experience has taught townhomes, condominiums and single-family Each week, Fifth Avenue posts information they worked closely with family-oriented them that there isn’t a magic formula or residences. on the “deal of the week” at a select project. developers, and they still do today. cookie-cutter approach to marketing new Their current portfolio of offerings include: Readers are encouraged to visit www.fifthave.

Much has changed in this industry over the homes. So Fifth Avenue offers its developerIn Surrey, 3 Civic Plaza, part of the rapidly ca regularly for more information on these years. client partners innovative marketing and sales growing Surrey City Centre neighbourhood. and many other new home communities.

“We have learned to keep ahead of ideas informed by several decades of practical Surrey’s tallest tower will include a hotel, For more information about Fifth Avenue the curve, and respond proactively and experience. and luxurious one- and two-bedroom Marketing and for a full list of projects, visit innovatively to changes in consumer Fifth Avenue is also a leading source of real condominiums. www.fifthave.ca or call 604-583-2212. behaviour and market conditions,” says Fifth estate information on the best new homes in Also in Surrey, Fifth Avenue is involved

Fifth Avenue Marketing: 35 years and counting

Page 36 路 Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

from $888, 900 including tax INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST MODEL Featuring: Master Bedroom on Both Main & Upper Floor Come & See Why Partington is the Best Selling g Project j on Burke Mountain JANUARY ONLY! FREE DELUXE BASEMENT * PARTINGTON

er R d.

David Ave.

Pinetr ee W ay Lou

Harp

Dayton St.

Coquitlam Centre

Coast Meridian

BURKE MOUNTAIN

N

ghe

ed

Hw y.

7

1508 Dayton Street, Coquitlam | Open noon to 6 p.m. (except Fridays)

604.942.6370 mstarhomes.com

JU

ST

LE A

PH A RE S E

I

SE I D!

*ON UPHILL CYPRESS MODEL ONLY

PARTINGTON PHASE II Beautiful view homes just released

604.942.6370

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review ¡ Page 37

O

EXCLUSIVELY YOURS SINGLE FAMILY HOMES STARTING FROM

$

499,900

CO N IS N LY ST U 9 N RU H DE C O M R W T IO ES A N R E Y! M A IN

Show Homes

y

17

52 St

Ts aw wa ss en Dr

Hw

A Prestigious Address in an Oceanside Community Live the dream in a community that has it all. Spacious single-family and rancher-style homes in a picturesque oceanside setting, just moments from endless amenities, a future shopping mall, golf courses, and miles of sandy beach trails. The future is looking bright in this master-planned community.

Don't miss your chance for affordable single-family living

604.943.6677 | tsawwassenshores.com

Presentation Centre & Display Homes 1875 Tsawwassen Drive ( last right before the ferry terminal ) Open 12–5pm daily, except Friday

T H I S I S N O T A N O F F E R I N G F O R S A L E . A N O F F E R I N G F O R S A L E C A N O N LY B E M A D E A F T E R F I L I N G A D I S C L O S U R E S T A T E M E N T. P H O T O S A N D R E N D E R I N G S A R E R E P R E S E N T A T I V E O N LY. E & O E

Page 38 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

¹

OPEN HOUSE – SAT. & SUN. 2:00 - 4:00

FINAL INVENTORY

BLOWOUT

SALE ONLY 25 UNITS REMAINING

TOP FLOOR AND INCREDIBLE VIEW UNITS STILL AVAILABLE! STUDIO

NEW LISTIN G!

#14 - 5651 LACKNER CRES. | $623,800 Rarely available Madera Court END UNIT! Almost 1,900 SQUARE FEET of sun-filled quality! Kitchen and Family room, completely RENOVATED in 2006! Significant upgrades in 2009 include new roof, new windows, new furnace, and new gutters in 2010! The list goes on to include new hot water tank, washer and dryer. This wonderful home reflects the obvious pride-of-ownership. The HUGE OPEN FLOOR PLAN, ready for any size furniture, provides endless opportunities for entertaining, complimented by beautiful hardwood flooring throughout the living and dining areas. The elegant decor helps make this home a pleasure to show.

CALL ME for a Market Value Update on YOUR HOME!

remember pember Tim Pember – RE/MAX Westcoast 604-968-4999 www.rememberpember.ca

Andy Urban owicz owi icz Real Estate

604.715.3694 for Real People

$188,800

1 BEDROOM

$208,800

2 BEDROOM

$288,800

209-8680 Lansdowne

NEW LISTING

OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

Solid rancher in Beach Grove, Tsawwassen.

Short walk to the sandy beach, golf course, park and school. Perfect retirement home or place for first time buyer who wants the life style only the beach community can bring.

On the other hand you may build your dream home on this large 6631 SF lot. Call now.

Asking 629,000

1365 Duncan Dr

Discovery Centre & Display #663 - 4099 Stolberg St.

TO VANCOUVER AIRPORT (YVR)

CAMBIE RD

ODLIN RD ALDERBRIDGE WAY TO HWY 91

604.283.2106 SALES & MARKETING BY:

See Sales Team for full offer details. This is not an offering for sale, any offerings can only be made with a Disclosure Statement. E. & O. E.

NO.4 RD

NO.3 RD

STOLBERG

ABERDEEN CANADA LINE STATION

99

GARDEN CITY RD

SEA ISLAND WAY

Monday to Thursday 1- 4pm Saturday and Sunday 12- 4pm

Tsawwassen

BRIDGEPORT RD

Open Hours:

RemyRichmond.com

Marquise Estates.

Spacious 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, very quiet inside unit, 9’ ceiling, many updates, crown mouldings throughout, new light fixtures, designer colors, gas fireplace, gourmet kitchen, living room with bay window, spacious entry, south facing with a large and private balcony. Well maintained building, with many recent improvements: re-piping 2009, roof 2011, new building envelope 2013. Very central location, within walking distance to Lansdowne Mall, Kwantlen College, public transit and RAV line, & Save-On Foods. Must see! Call now! Asking $319,000.

134-7451 Moffatt

104-10180 Ryan

! ! d d l l o o S S t t Jus Jus RE/MAX WESTCOAST

604.715.3694 soldbyandy.com EMAIL andyu@remax.net

L I S T I N G S W A N T E D

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review 路 Page 39

Friday, January 24, 2014

Page 40 - Richmond Review

INDEX IN BRIEF

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

TRAVEL

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8 COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

7

OBITUARIES

7

OBITUARIES

75

TRAVEL

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

114

TRAVEL.............................................61-76

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

115

EDUCATION

CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387

Journeymen and Electrical Apprentices

PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587

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

REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757

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.

AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

COPYRIGHT

In the early morning hours of January 12, our mother, Maizie, passed away peacefully at Delta Hospital at the age of 91. She was predeceased by her husband, Vincent, and leaves behind her sons Murray (Jackie) and Ron (Marie), her granddaughter Suzanne and great grandsons Vincent and Ron. Maizie was born in Port Simpson and later resided in Richmond. She will be greatly missed by family in Port Simpson, Prince Rupert and Southern BC, as well as many friends at Applegreen in Richmond. A gathering will be held in the Rookery at 1120 Tsatsu Shores Drive in Tsawwassen at noon on Saturday, January 25, 2014.

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse by law.

_____________ Advertise across the Lower Mainland in the 18 best-read community newspapers and 1 daily.

ON THE WEB:

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 33

bcclassified.com

OBITUARIES

careers@escautomation.com CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL Best Rates. 1.800.663.1818 century-plaza.com

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

• Annual Starting Revenue of $24,000 - $120,000 • Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts • Professional Training Provided • Financing Available • Ongoing Support • Low Down Payment required A Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Office Cleaning.

Coverall of BC 604.434.7744 info@coverallbc.com www.coverallbc.com

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

OBITUARIES

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.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. $3500 Signing BONUS for Owner Operators

HELP WANTED

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

FLAG PERSONS & LANE TECH PERSONNEL

WE WILL TRAIN!

115

115

EDUCATION

EDUCATION

COMPETITIVE RATES

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

Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board!

Funding options.

SIGN UP ONLINE! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

Must Have Valid TCP Certificate, Reliable Insured Vehicle And Provide A Clean Drivers Abstract!

Please E-mail Resume: grasdald@telus.net

115

EDUCATION

INFORMATION

A Career with Vision Classes start February 11th, 2014

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca

1929 - JANUARY 16, 2014

130

NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.

Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

MIDDLETON - ERNEST SYDNEY

Centre for Arts & Technology www.digitalartschool.com 1.866.860.2787

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.

A Great Janitorial Franchise Opportunity

ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2014-2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 7

Please apply by forwarding your resume to:

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS & COMPANY DRIVERS

42

Become a certiÀed OPTICIAN / CONTACT LENS FITTER only in 6-months!!

LOST AND FOUND

BC COLLEGE OF OPTICS

LOST: Gold Necklace in Steveston small hand pendant with turquoise in middle. Pls call 778-229-9195.

115

EDUCATION

#208 - 10070 King George Blvd. Surrey BC

115

EDUCATION

www.bccollegeofoptics.ca

Monthly Payment Plan Available

604.581.0101

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION EA Ernest Passed away peacefully at Richmond General Hospital after a massive stroke. Survived by his loving wife, Marie, daughter Susan (Ken), and grandson Spencer, who was the light of Gan Gan’s life. Also survived by sister Sandra (Steve), and brother-in-law, Don (predeceased by sister Joan) of England. Served two years National Service (1950-1952) with the Royal Engineers in Singapore.

Emigrated to Vancouver with Marie in March 1957 from Birmingham, England. He had a full career as a draftsman with VicWest Steel. He enjoyed life with his family and friends and will be dearly missed. A special thank you to the staff at Richmond General Hospital for their care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ernie’s memory to St. Anne’s Anglican Church. A memorial service will be held at St. Anne’s Anglican Church, 4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC on Friday January 31, 2014 at 2:00 pm.

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

Do you enjoy working with children?

D E Early Childhood Educators not only teach children, they aim to help children c develop good habits in learning and in life. d Career Opportunities: Preschools O Strong Start Facilitators O Group Child Care Cruise Ships and Resorts O Supported Child Development

110 -

CALL RICHMOND: 604.270.8867 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

Friday, January 24, 2014

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 130

HELP WANTED

Richmond Review - Page 41

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 151

LIGHT DUTY CLEANERS

131

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

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

125

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

160

PROFESSIONALS/ MANAGEMENT

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

FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

160

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

TRADES, TECHNICAL

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

PERSONAL SERVICES 182

FINANCIAL SERVICES

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

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 236

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

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

BEST HOUSE CLEANERS Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, licensed. Prof. touch.

Supplies incl’s. House & Office.

Move-In/Move-Out. Free Estimate!

Daisy 604-727-2955

DRYWALL

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

Mike 604-789-5268

• 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

260

Best of

ACCENT MOVING & STORAGE

HELP WANTED

130

HELP WANTED

REVIEW

Get Paid to Exercise!

WOW!!

AWARD WINNERS Hedges, trees, gardens, lawns.

A & B Landscaping (604)202-3893

283A

BROTHERS MOVING & DELIVERY Local & long distance Movers

Call 604-720-0931

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fitter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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

#1 IN RATES & SERVICE. Lic’d/Ins. LOCAL Plumber. Plugged drains, renos etc. Chad 1-877-861-2423

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

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

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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

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

604-240-5362. info@glroofing.ca

AFFORDABLE MOVING

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

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

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-4140

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Save-On Roofing - Specializing in New Roofs, Re-Roofs & Repairs. 778-892-1266

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland 604.996.8128 Fraser Valley

HANDYPERSONS

Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL

MORE THAN HANDY

3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour

Semi-Retired w/ workshop • Custom Cabinet Design • Cabinet & Furniture Repair

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

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

Small carpentry jobs WELCOME! * Over 40yrs. woodworking exp.*

PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofing. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

287

356

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

RUBBISH REMOVAL

COMPLETE Handyman Services.

Tile, drywall, carpentry, paint, flooring. All repairs. Dan 604-761-9717

GREAT FOR ADULTS • SENIORS • KIDS

MOON CONSTRUCTION BUILDING SERVICES

CALL TODAY 604.247.3710

• Additions • Renovations • New Construction Specializing in • Concrete • Forming • Framing • Siding

All your carpentry needs & handyman requirements.

604-218-3064 130

HELP WANTED

We are your

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

AFFORDABLE INT/EXT Painting.

30 yrs exp. Refs. Free est. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223.

130

HELP WANTED

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

• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers • Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

GARDENING

Daryl 604-817-3028

richmondreview.com

2013

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

FITZ ELECTRIC. New build.

Residential. Tenant Improvements.

Com Reno’s, Lighting rebates.

778-231-8332, www.fitzelectric.net

NEWSPAPER

or email circulation@richmondreview.com

RICHMOND

BEST MOVERS

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

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

Lic. Electrician A+, BBB member Expert trouble shooter, All types of Electrical work 24/7 604-617-1774

RICHMOND RESIDENT

to deliver Richmond’s #1 Community Newspaper

PLUMBING

CRESCENT Plumbing & Heating Licensed Residential 24hr. Service

Licensed/Insured

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

The perfect job for a health-conscious mind!

CARRIERS WANTED

338

604-214-MOVE (6683)

ELECTRICAL

281

PAVING/SEAL COATING

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

INNE W

the richmond

130

332

www.accentmovers.ca

• Residential Movers • BC/Alberta weekly • Office Moving • Packing Services/ • Long Distance Moving Supplies • Vancouver Island daily

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

257

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

BEST MOVERS IN RICHMOND!

CONCRETE & PLACING

• Must have a reliable vehicle and valid drivers license.

caregiving@plea.bc.ca 604.708.2628 w w w. p l e a . c a

320

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

ADULT NEWSPAPER CARRIER FLOATER POSITION

Become a PLEA Family Caregiver.

PLEA provides ongoing training and support.

A young person is waiting for an open door...make it yours.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

242

130 125

TRADES, TECHNICAL

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

R

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

We offer training programs, attractive wages and benefits.

Fax resume to: 604.435.0516 or email to: staff@fivestarbc.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

130

HELP WANTED

Friday, January 24, 2014

Page 42 - Richmond Review

HOME SERVICE GUIDE HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Plumbing * Heating * Electrical * Carpentry * Painting * Tiling

Only $89 including free hot water tank service!

www.westwindhome.ca Fully Licensed, Insured, WCB

GARBAGE/JUNK REMOVAL

BradsJunkRemoval.com 6 220.JUNK(5865) 0 4

185-9040 BLUNDELL ROAD, RICHMOND

RUBBISH REMOVAL

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 477

PETS

A & B JUNKERS Junk & Garden waste removal.

Worksafe & Insured. (604)202-3893

625

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

604-572-3733 www.tkhaulaway.com

367C

SNOWCLEARING

PLOW & SALTING Strata & Commercial. 24/7.

John

374

604-802-9033 TREE SERVICES

FOR SALE BY OWNER

752

MINI DACHSHUND PUPPIES, born Dec 11th. M&F. unique smooth coat silver dapple and black & tan piebald. Raised by 12 yr old girl in 4H dog obediance. Well socialized. 1st shots & dewormed. $800/ea (will go toward education fund) Call: 604820-4827 (Mission).

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

Pitt Bull Puppies, $500. Born Nov.17, first shots, dewormed, vet checked, 604.763.3125 Yorkshire Terrier, 3/mo old female Shots & dewormed. Vet checked Black & tan. $800. 604-828-2806

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE 503

TREE & STUMP

PETS

Outsta nd

845

MARINE 912

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

2012 FORD ESCAPE XLT 2wd auto 4/cyl, blue, leather, 48K, $13,000/firm. Call (604)538-4883

845

851

TRUCKS & VANS

NOTICE of Sales Warehouseman’s Lien Act By Virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act, we will sell by public auction on January 30, 2014 at Marvel Auctions 4080 Vanguard Rd, Richmond BC. The stored personal and household goods of the following in order to recover the cost of unpaid storage and related charges.

1) Kamal Naamani Amount owing $752.70. 2) Brenda Pillar Amount owning $ 7363.00. 3) Darrell Watson Amount owning $ 3328.00. 4) Bernhard Riehemann owing $8500.00. Contact: Bandstra Moving Systems Ltd, #135 – 9920 River Drive, Richmond BC V6X

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

TRANSPORTATION 810

BOATS

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

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

and I’m a Nice Guy!

TRANSPORTATION

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

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

2004 F250 - 4X4, KING CAB, shortbox, auto, black, 180kms. $8500/firm. (604)538-9257

AUTO FINANCING

Fully Reno’d House approx 3000 sq.ft. 6 Bdrm. 3 bath. 2 bdrm. suite. Detached garage.

Lrg. (.883 acre) corner lot. $599,000.

T-rahproperties.com Call: 604-250-9007

Sell your Car!

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES • DIFFICULTY SELLING? •

DifďŹ culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?

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

with the &ODVVLĂ€ HG

ANTIQUES & VINTAGE

The Hospital Thrift Shop 3731 Chatham St., Steveston

Insured / WCB

Mike Favel • 604-341-2681

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

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

HOMES WANTED

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 1:00-4:00 21587-128th Ave. MR

Saturday February 1 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

604-787-5915/604-291-7778

www.treeworksonline.ca treeworkes@yahoo.ca

Plumbing • Electrical • Woodwork • Drywall • Bathrooms • Painting • Handyman • Textured Ceilings • FREE Quotes Door Repairs: Patio • Pocket • Bi-folds • Shower

QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located

Power Pack‌

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

• Tree Trimming • Fully Insured • Best Rates

M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

TRANSPORTATION

TOWNHOUSES

COLLECTIBLE SALE

removal done RIGHT!

RENOVATIONS

RICHMOND

We Buy Homes BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com (604) 657-9422

638

WWW.PJBMECHANICAL.COM • 24/7

Call 604-247-3700

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

CHIHUAHUA’S - Reg’d microchipped, cert. of pedigree, health records, shots, dewormed, paper trained, $795. 604-353-8750 charlesfoyers@gmail.com

604-278-8199

in the

RENTALS

ervice s in gs in

’96

Home Service Guide

REAL ESTATE

627

Brad’s Bin Service 604.220.5865

advertise

email: admin@richmondreview.com

“HAUL ANYTHING‌BUT DEAD BODIES!â€?

356

To

20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE NOW !

SUPPORT LOCAL WE LOAD OR YOU LOAD SAME DAY SERVICE!

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

Call George 778 886-3186

Heating System Service Special Licensed, Insured & Bonded Local Plumbers www.1stcallplumbing.ca

PLUMBING • HEATING • GAS FITTING • DRAIN CLEANING • EXCAVATING ce

Westwind

• Plumbing Service & Repairs • Boilers & Furnaces • Gas Work

OVER 25 YEARS SERVICE

REVIEW

PLUMBING/HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PLUMBING & HEATING

604-868-7062

the richmond

RENTALS 736

Sell your vehicle FAST in the highest read community newspapers & largest online sites!

HOMES FOR RENT

SOUTH SURREY

/LPLWHG Time Offer!

Short Term or Long term

477

PETS

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

All Proceeds to the Richmond Hospital. The Richmond Hospital/ Healthcare Auxiliary

515 BOOKS, COINS, STAMPS

STAMP COLLECTOR Looking to buy stamps and whole collections.

Email: swisshouse@shaw.ca

CHIHUAHUAS, male pups, 20 weeks old, $550 obo. Call 604-7947347

560

LABRADINGER (Lab/Springer X) pups, ready to go now, $500. Med size dogs. Call/text (604)845-3972

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

MISC. FOR SALE

Sold Your House?

Downsizing?

Renovating?

Just bring Your Clothes.

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.

ONLY

autocredit 911

Auto Financing 1.800.910.6402

2010 VENZA: Like new, only 20,000 kms, fully loaded, automatic, 6 cylinder, dvd system. $22,800. 604-575-5555.

604.488.9161 750

3-LINE EXAMPLE

Size not exactly as shown

SUITES, LOWER 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.

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

Contact Nin, 604-321-3941 RICHMOND. Sparkling priv. 2 bdrm F/P, 4 appls, lndry, carport, fnced, N/P. $1095. Feb 1. 604-833-2103 RICHMOND West 1 bdrm semi-furn priv ent, new appls, cov’d pkng, Feb1, ns/np, $850 incl utils, cbl, net.

604-272-3588 or 778-297-9418.

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2007 MERCEDES. A luxury car like no other. This fully loaded Mercedes S550 4-Matic S class.

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

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

150,000 km. Asking $26,900 obo.

Contact me via email for further information at:

jsarowa@shaw.ca or 604-897-1546

$

12

Power Pack LQFOXGHV 5LFKPRQG 5HYLHZ PRINT AD: Includes photo and 3-lines for one week. %&&ODVVLĂ€ HG FRP ONLINE AD: BC-wide reach! For one week!

86('9DQFRXYHU FRP ONLINE AD: Local reach — until you cancel it!

call 604.575-5555

Friday, January 24, 2014

Richmond Review · Page 43

Visit our website to check out and register for hundreds of parks, recreation and cultural programs.

kudos

www.richmond.ca/ register

Members of the Elizabeth Johnston School of Highland Dance and the Shellie Black School of Highland Dance performed at the Clan MacLeod’s Robbie Burn’s Luncheon at the Richmond Curling Club last Sunday. Dancers ages 7 to 20 performed traditional Highland and national dances including the Fling, Broadsword, Seann Truibhas, Wilt Thou Go to the Barracks Johnny, and Flora MacDonald’s Fancy. Dancers from the Elizabeth Johnston School of Highland Dance will also perform at Gilmore Garden’s Robbie Burns Supper today and at other venues throughout the Lower Mainland.

BC

CHILDRENS HOSPITAL

Lottery

Victor Shevtsov photo The B.C. Registered Music Teachers’ Association, Richmond Branch, held a first-class honours recital and medal presentation Jan. 19 at St. Alban’s Anglican Church. Students achieving high marks in the August 2013 exams performed and medals were presented by association president Mimi Ho (right) to those receiving top marks in each grade. Students receiving medals were: Parker Linzmeier, Amanda Yau, Moira Guanlao, Ryan Nimi, Adrian Chen, Emma Yang, Keerthana Ramanathan, Samantha Phu, Kristy Kwok, Joshua Kwok, Sam Wong, Nicole Chiu, Henry Wang and Terry Wu.

6

Richmond Centre MLA Teresa Wat presented a gaming grant cheque to the Sharing Farm Society’s executive director James Gates. The Sharing Farm received a $12,000 Community Gaming Grant. The funds from this year’s gaming grant will be used to purchase seeds, tools and soil amendments to help the Terra Nova-based farm grow fresh local and organic produce for families in Richmond who cannot otherwise afford it. For organizations interested in applying for Community Gaming Grants, application information can be found at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/gaming.

Introducing the all new Choices Lottery!

Life Changing Grand Prize CHOICES! Choose Your favourite Home or

T JACKPO UP TO MILLION

$2 MILLION

$2

Winner will choose 1 prize option; other prize options will not be awarded.

Tickets/Rules of Play/Details at:

bcchildren.com

or call

604-692-2333

Chances are 1 in 288,000 (total tickets for sale) to win a grand prize.

Chances are 1 in 481,550 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50/50 prize.

Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111 www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca

Erin Cebula, Spokesperson

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

E-mail submissions to news@richmond review.com

Olivia Crocker, a seven-year-old girl with a huge heart, decided she wanted to set up a lemonade stand and donate all her sales to B.C. Children’s Hospital (the place that saved her younger brother’s life). Surrounding her stand with yellow balloons each week, Olivia spent hours throughout the summer preparing and pouring fresh lemonade in Steveston. Thanks to the support of family, friends and complete strangers, Olivia successfully raised $382 for B.C. Children’s Hospital.

Know your limit, play within it.

BC Gaming Event Licence #61050 BC Gaming Event Licence #61029

19+ to play!

Page 44 · Richmond Review

Friday, January 24, 2014

PREVIEWING BEGINS FEBRUARY 8TH REGISTER TODAY | AMACON.COM

We are meant to be together.

FAMILY-SIZED HOMES IN CENTRAL RICHMOND

Tempo is designed for family life.

Contemporary homes for families who value their quality time.

Developed by:

Marketed by:

7720 Alderbridge Way, Richmond BC V1A 2P3 T 604.276.8885 E tempo@amacon.com W amacon.com

This is not an offering for sale. Such an offering can only be made by way of a disclosure statement. Rendering is artist’s concept only. E.&O.E..