Richmond Review, April 15, 2015

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Richard Lam photo A crew tends an oil containment boom surrounding the grain freighter Marathassa Sunday in Vancouver harbour.

Oil spill prompts new jet fuel review Don Fennell photo B.C. Lions alumnus Bobby Singh (left), honorary chairperson of Building Community Champions, reminisces about his days as a Richmond Colt with fellow Colt alumni Andy Hobbs and Ron Putzi at the Richmond KidSport fundraiser Friday at the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel. See story, Page 19.

Richmond fears a Fraser River spill would have similar response to Vancouver leak

by Matthew Hoekstra

City targets drones, power kites New regulations prohibit model aircraft and traction kites in parks and school sites

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter City council unanimously voted Monday to ban all remote controlled aircraft and power kites from Richmond parks and school grounds, but some enthusiasts say the regulations go too far.

A previous bylaw banned gas-powered

model aircraft from all parks, but the new rules include any “radio-controlled, fixed-line-controlled or power-launched model aircraft or glider”—including unmanned aerial vehicles known as drones.

Also targeted by council are power kites, also known as traction kites. The contraptions, which pull users who sit in a buggy or stand on a board, are also prohibited under the new bylaw, which is pending fourth and final reading from council. Other kite activities could also be restricted if they provide “significant pull” or propel the individual on land or air.

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regarding public safety, and balance increased usage and traffic with the provision of a safe leisure and recreation environment,” according to a report from Marie Fenwick, manager of park programs.

The fine for both activities is $150.

The new regulations, introduced last month at a council committee, haven’t gone unnoticed by some model airplane enthusiasts. Several wrote letters to council saying the new regulations are too sweeping. Remote controlled model airplanes shouldn’t be lumped in with drones or similar small flying aircraft, they told council.

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Civic politicians in Richmond have ordered a new review of response protocols to jet fuel spills on the Fraser River in the wake of a much criticized cleanup in Vancouver harbour.

Coun. Harold Steves warned Monday of possible impacts to the Fraser River estuary if Richmond gets a response similar to last Wednesday’s fuel oil leak from an anchored freighter.

“If there was a spill at the foot of 7 Road, the spill would be down across Sturgeon Banks in probably about 60 minutes,” he said.

On Monday Richmond council ordered staff to review response times and cleanup efforts in Vancouver and determine how the Fraser might be affected if a similar leak from a jet fuel tanker occurred.

The province has granted a conditional environmental assessment certificate to Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corporation to barge fuel up the Fraser to a future tank farm at Riverport, where it will then be delivered to the airport via underground pipeline.

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11 measles cases linked to airplane passenger Eleven measles cases in Metro Vancouver are now linked to an infected passenger who flew on a March 21 Air China flight from Beijing to Vancouver.

Officials with the B.C. Centre for Disease Control say all cases confirmed so far are people who were either on the original flight or in contact with someone who had been.

Passengers on a second flight from Beijing to Vancouver may also be at risk of contracting measles. A person diagnosed with measles exposed people on Air China/Air Canada Flight #CA 991/AC 6601 arriving at Vancouver International Airport at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, April 4.

Vancouver Coastal Health is alerting anyone who was on this flight and is not up to date with their immunizations, to get a measles vaccination as soon as possible. Measles vaccine is available from family doctors, public health units or walk-in clinics.

Passengers on both flights should watch for symptoms including fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis or pink eye and a red rash. Passengers who develop these symptoms should see a doctor, and call the doctor’s office before going, so precautions can be taken to protect other patients.

Vancouver Coastal Health says travellers should ensure they are up-to-date with their measles and other vaccinations before travelling. Vancouver Coastal Health operates travel clinics in Richmond; call 604-736-9244 for an appointment.

Don McCullough photo via Flickr Drones, such as this one with a camera mounted underneath, will soon be banned from Richmond parks and school sites.

City to meet with hobbyists before enacting bylaw From Page 1 City spokesperson Ted Townsend said the letterwriters are hobbyists with a group called the Richmond RC Flyers Club, and say they’ve safely practised their craft for years.

Townsend noted Richmond has a designated field for model aircraft flying on Rice Mill Road, which is still available for public use.

Although civic politicians gave third reading to the bylaw Monday, council did ask staff to consult with the hobbyists and report back with options.

“We’re asking staff to work with stakeholders, because there seems to be a bit of confusion about what the bylaw covers and the federal department of transportation regulations that we have to comply with, and the types of aircraft that are affected,” said Coun. Linda McPhail.

The new regulations are part of a host of changes to the city’s public parks and

Western Canada Marine Response Corp. crew tended to booms around the MV Marathassa on Sunday.

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Lack of communication an issue in Vancouver harbour oil spill From Page 1 B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office concluded the project—which allows Panamax-sized fuel tankers in the South Arm—comes with no significant adverse impacts.

Coun. Linda McPhail suggested communication strategies should also be reviewed.

“That seems to be one of the biggest issues in Vancouver, was the length of time it took to get to Vancouver city council and out to the public,” she said.

Earlier Monday Canadian Coast Guard Commissioner Jody Thomas told reporters she’s happy with the response to the oil spill from a grain freighter anchored near English Bay, despite sharp criticism from the premier and Vancouver’s mayor.

“I am very pleased with how it’s gone,” she said. “The water is clear. The beaches are being cleaned. There is no substance

floating in the water. It is an excellent response.”

It took a crew about six hours to get booms in place around the leaking MV Marathassa. Thomas said that’s within the federally mandated response time of 10 hours.

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson called the response “totally unacceptable.” Premier Christy Clark had similar words and said the Coast Guard “didn’t make the decision in a timely manner” to deploy equipment and personnel.

Transport Canada officials called the early spill estimate of 2,700 litres conservative.

In an earlier interview with The Richmond Review, the project director for the jet fuel project in Richmond spoke of the integrity of tankers he expects: doublehulled, highly-protected and compartmentalized to limit spills. Adrian Pollard also said the vessels would be guided by

river pilots with stringent communication and navigation requirements.

“To generate a significant spill of any kind on the river, you’d have to have an impact—an exceedingly rare event where two ships collide. I don’t think there’s a history of any event of that nature ever on the Fraser River,” said Pollard.

Extensive spill response planning and analysis has nonetheless been done to determine the best mitigation techniques and the best defences if an incident occurs, noted Pollard.

“There’s a risk in everything we do.

The risk exists today with the various modes of transport it takes to get fuel to the airport now. Barges go right across the mouth of the river on their way to Burrard Inlet. The fact we want them to come up the river is a variation of that.”

—with files from Jeff Nagel

Woman dies in suspicious house fire Teenage boy in critical condition after blaze

by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

Ben and Asho photo via Flickr Power kites, also known as traction kites, can take the form of a small vehicle propelled by a large kite. A new city bylaw would ban the activity in Richmond parks and school sites.

school grounds regulation bylaw.

According to staff, the changes were brought forward because the bylaw had not been updated in 15 years.

A 66-year-old woman is dead and a 13-year-old boy is clinging to life in critical condition following a 2 a.m. fire in a fourplex on Cornerbrook Crescent Monday.

Elaine Leznoff was found dead inside the home after investigators were able to gain access to the top-floor unit on the north side of the converted duplex, located near Williams Road and Railway.

The teenage boy was rushed to hospital.

A man has been taken into custody, though no charges have yet been laid.

A neighbour told The Richmond Review police had visited the home four times in the week leading up to the fire.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is now heading up the investigation.

While the cause of the fire remains unknown, police are treating it as suspicious.

Martin van den Hemel photo Richmond Mounties were at the scene of a Monday morning fire.

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John Yap returns to legislature Local MLA speaks in the house following heart surgery four months ago

by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap returned to the provincial legislature Monday after a four-month recovery from heart surgery.

“It’s great to be back,” he told the house in Victoria.

“I want to thank you and all members of this house for their get-well wishes, kind thoughts, messages, fruit baskets and other tokens which no doubt had a role in my recovery.”

The three-term politician took medical leave after undergoing quintuple heart bypass surgery on Dec. 17, missing two months of parliamentary sessions.

Yap praised the Healthy Heart program at Richmond Hospital, which taught him about healthy eating, managing stress and the importance of exercise.

The program is also offered at other hospitals around

photo via Twitter Richmond-Steveston MLA John Yap stops for a selfie outside the B.C. legislature in Victoria Monday. He returned to the house after recovering from heart surgery.

the province for patients referred by a physician, said Yap. “Participants are adults at risk of developing heart disease or who have experienced a cardiac event such as a heart attack, bypass surgery, angiogram, angioplasty or other cardiac conditions,” said Yap, who

also thanked medical staff and volunteers at Richmond Hospital.

“For me, learning from the other participants was invaluable, with all of us bringing different perspectives, life experiences and knowledge, yet sharing the common bond of being cardiac patients.”

Yap returned to the political scene April 1 by appearing at a press conference in Surrey that unveiled a new wine section at a Save-On Foods store.

Yap previously served as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General for Liquor Policy Reform.

Richmond photographer could face charges after clash with actor Ryan Reynolds A 52-year-old Richmond photographer could be facing a charge of intimidation in connection with a Friday altercation at a Vancouver hotel involving Ryan Reynolds who is currently in town shooting the Marvel movie Deadpool.

Vancouver Police issued a press release Monday stating they’ve recommended charges after investigating an incident between a photographer and Reynolds.

The incident occurred Friday, when Reynolds was approached by a photographer in the secured underground parking lot of the Sgt. Michael Connors photo Shangri-La hotel.

Actor Ryan Reynolds.

According to The Province, the photographer is Rik Fedyck, who could not be reached for comment by The Richmond Review. The freelance photographer has denied the police’s version of events.

Fedyck was one of two men involved in an altercation with actors Pamela Anderson and Denise Richards during a Nov. 9, 2006 run-in at the River Rock Casino Resort where Richards snatched the photographers’ laptops and threw them over the balcony.

Vancouver Police described the Reynolds incident in a press release: “During the confrontation, the driver struck the victim with his car as he fled the lot. There were no significant injuries sustained as a result of the contact.”

Aside from speaking to the actor and witnesses, police obtained security footage of the incident.

The Richmond photographer was arrested and police have recommended charges of intimidation.

When Reynolds, a Vancouver native, was asked to comment by a CBC reporter via Twitter, he tweeted back “Put Beachcombers back on the air and I’ll call.”

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A Carson Air cargo plane with two pilots on board crashed on the North Shore mountains after taking off from Vancouver International Airport Monday morning.

Both pilots died in the crash.

The cargo plane was flying from YVR to Prince George, B.C., but was lost shortly after 7 a.m. on Monday.

Bill Yearwood of the Transportation Safety Board says debris found in the mountains north of Vancouver is from a missing plane.

Yearwood says ground crews from North Shore Rescue discovered the wreckage near Mt. Seymour.

He said the federal agency will deploy investigators to the crash site to determine why the plane went down.

Officials OK five-year plan, reigniting debate on service review

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by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter A political war of words continued at Richmond City Hall Monday over the prospect of a sweeping review of city services.

“We can always do better, that is our constant mandate. But don’t wait for a service level review to talk about how you can do better,” Mayor Malcolm Brodie told his council colleagues.

Couns. Chak Au, Ken Johnston and Carol Day opposed final adoption of the five-year financial plan Monday, reiterating their concerns of the document’s annual three per cent tax hikes beyond 2015’s 1.9 per cent increase.

The expectation that taxes will be raised each year—14 per cent over five years—has prompted calls for a review of city service levels. That concept is now being studied by staff.

Brodie said Richmond is doing a good job—especially in taxation. He added watching spending is something city staff do every day.

“I can tell you that our staff are always looking at strategic decisions and how we can stretch our dollars the farthest, and they’re not waiting for some kind of big service level review in order to do this,” said the mayor.

Coun. Bill McNulty said a review of services is something that should be done by councillors throughout the course of their jobs, adding he “hasn’t heard one concrete suggestion” on where cuts should start.

“I thought councillors were here to govern. So if you’re going to govern, please put them on the table. I’m more than willing to listen,” he said. “There’s nothing left to cut in the budget. Forty per cent of the budget goes to RCMP and fire-rescue—so 40 cents on the dollar.

“I’m for increasing that, to be quite frank with you.”

McNulty suggested his council colleagues scrutinize every expense before each council vote.

“It’s easy to vote no. It’s tough to lead,” he said.

But Coun. Ken Johnston said it might be easier to continue with status quo, adding “every organization in this world probably is reviewing how it operates.”

“I just can’t believe we want to sit and look at our navels and say it’s wonderful,” he said. “Leadership is finding solutions to be better.

“And if anybody around this table can tell me they can’t be better, including myself, they’re absolutely off the wall.”

Setting a goal of a three per cent tax increase might be unavoidable, but council won’t know until it has a deeper look into current spending.

Said Johnston: “I believe we can do better. If we can’t, at least we tried.”

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A walk on the wild side

Hummingbirds heading home to nature park Hummingbird Homecoming event is set for Sunday

by Erin Boe Contributor Richmond Nature Park is holding a Hummingbird Homecoming on Sunday in celebration of the rufous hummingbird’s return from California and Mexico.

A park interpreter will be stationed in the nature park’s wildlife garden to teach visitors how to identify the different species of hummingbirds in Richmond, how to attract them to your garden and to answer questions such as should you feed them throughout the year.

The rufous hummingbird can be identified as males with rusty orange colouring and a flashing red throat and females as a subdued green, which provides camouflage while sitting on their nests.

This species returns to the Pacific Northwest each spring where a feast of insects and spring bloom nectar caters to their high energy needs. Baby Rufous Hummingbirds hatch in May, are fully grown by July and ready to head south in August.

The rufous hummingbirds reside along with the Anna’s hummingbird species that live in the park year round. Anna’s hummingbirds are slightly larger with iridescent emerald feathers and vivid purple throats.

Trudy Morse photo Unconcerned with walkers and cyclists, a coyote forages in the bog alongside the dyke path near Quilchena Golf and Country Club last Friday morning. The coyote trotted briskly before, stopping here and there to nose around the grass, before disappearing from sight.

See hummingbirds at Richmond Nature Park on Sunday.

Hummingbird Homecoming is open for all ages and admission is by donation, with proceeds supporting Richmond Nature Park’s educational programs. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 19.

The park is located at 11851 Westminster Hwy. For more information, call the Richmond Nature Park at 604-718-6188 or visit www.richmond.ca/ parksprograms.

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Plebiscite offices open Elections BC has opened nine service offices to help ensure voters in the Metro Vancouver transportation and transit plebiscite are able to get ballots and return them by the May 29 deadline.

The offices include one in Richmond inside Richmond Centre Mall.

Voters who have trouble receiving mail or who didn’t receive a ballot in the mail can ask for one at any of the centres up until May 15 and drop off

their ballot up until the 8 p.m. May 29 close of voting. They can also register to vote, update their registration and get other information on voting in the plebiscite at the offices.

Voters are asked to say yes or no to a proposed 0.5 per cent sales tax increase within Metro Vancouver to fund new rapid transit lines, improved bus service and other transit and transportation upgrades.

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Notice of Public Hearing Monday, April 20, 2015 – 7 p.m.

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

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items: 1.

TEMPORARY COMMERCIAL USE PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICATION (TU 14-670690) Location/s: 12631 Vulcan Way Applicant/s: Paul Cheung (Lions Communication Inc.) Purpose: To permit a Temporary Commercial Use Permit renewal to allow for the operation of a night market event and supporting off-street parking at 12631 Vulcan Way in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

Periods of validity shall be between May 8, 2015 to September 27, 2015 (inclusive), May 6, 2016 to September 25, 2016 (inclusive) and May 5, 2017 to September 24, 2017 (inclusive).

Days of operation shall be Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Statutory Holidays. No night market event will be held on July 1, 2015.

Night market hours of operation shall be 6 pm to 10 pm on Sundays and Statutory Holidays (Monday), 6 pm to 11 pm on Sundays preceding a Statutory Holiday and 6 pm to 11 pm on Friday and Saturday.

City Contact: Kevin Eng 604-247-4626 Planning and Development Department

Area Plan to reflect the final configuration of proposed McKay neighbourhood park expansion, townhouse development and extensions to Lynas Lane and Lynnwood Drive.

Purpose of OCP Designation Amendment Bylaw 9230: The application includes proposed amendments to the land use designation of 5300 Granville Avenue in both the 2041 Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 9000 and in the Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 7100 Schedule 2.5A Blundell Area Laurelwood SubArea Plan to reflect the final configuration of future McKay neighbourhood park expansion and townhouse development.

Purpose of Zoning Amendment Bylaw 9115: To rezone 5320, 5340 and 5360 Granville Avenue and 7260 Lynnwood Drive from the “Single Detached (RS1/E)” zone to the “School & Institutional Use (SI)” zone for a 9 m wide expansion to McKay neighbourhood park over a portion of 5320 Granville Avenue and 7260 Lynnwood Drive; and to the “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM3)” zone for the remainder of the subject site to permit development of 43 townhouse units.

City Contact: Sara Badyal 604-276-4282 Planning and Development Department

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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9218 (RZ 11-586707) Location/s: 8395 Ruskin Place Applicant/s: Robert Kirk Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) lots with vehicle access to Ruskin Place.

City Contact: Cynthia Lussier 604-276-4108 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 9218

BYLAWS 9114, 9115, AND 9230

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OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAWS 7100 AND 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9114, OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAWS 7100 AND 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9230, AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9115 (RZ 12-610630) Location/s:

5300, 5320, 5340 and 5360 Granville Avenue and 7260 Lynnwood Drive Applicant/s: Yamamoto Architecture Inc. Purpose of OCP Designation Amendment Bylaw 9114: The application includes proposed amendments to the land use designation of 5320 and 5360 Granville Avenue and 7260 Lynnwood Drive in both the 2041 Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 9000 and in the Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw 7100 Schedule 2.5A Blundell Area Laurelwood Sub-

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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9214 (RZ 14-665297) Location/s: 8231 Ryan Road Applicant/s: 0825215 B.C. LTD Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “SingleDetached (RS2/B)”, to permit subdivision into two (2) lots with driveway access to Ryan Road.

City Contact: Minhee Park 604-276-4188 Planning and Development Department

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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9223 Location/s: City-wide Applicant/s: City of Richmond Purpose: To amend the Richmond Zoning Bylaw No. 8500 to: i) revise the definition of “Storey, half (1/2)”; and ii) amend the height regulations in all single-family, compact single-family, two-unit dwelling and single-family with coach house zones to establish a lower height for flat-roof designs.

City Contact: Barry Konkin 604-276-4138 Planning and Development Department

Notice of Public Hearing continued on next page.

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Jorgensen has brought together a young cast of spirited actors whose talents carry this loosely-written love story shaped around over 40 songs. The music is from familiar 20th century musicals, in-

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cluding Oklahoma!, Carousel, South Pacific, The Sound of Music and The King and I. Just don’t wait for a story to explode in Out of a Dream, or expect some dramatic stage spectacle—the set is a park bench.

Instead be prepared to take in two hours of Rodgers and Hammerstein music sung by rising stars who deliver some stellar musical displays.

We’re given engaging performances from Katie Murphy, Jenny Andersen and Eva Tavares—and treated to a fun rendition of the South Pacific song “Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair” by the trio. The warm-voiced Sayer Roberts adds star power with heartfelt deliveries that include “If I Loved You” from Carousel.

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RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9228 (RZ 14-662478) Location/s: 8760 and 8780 Rosemary Avenue Applicant/s: Anwer Kamal and Nabeel Abrahani Purpose: To rezone the subject property from “Two-Unit Dwellings (RD1)” to “Single Detached (RS2/B)”, to permit subdivision into two (2) lots with driveway access from Rosemary Avenue.

City Contact: Minhee Park 604-276-4188 Planning and Development Department BYLAW 9228

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

• On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws, are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/ council/agendas/hearings/2015.htm • At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning and Development Division at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing April 10, 2015 and ending April 20, 2015, or upon the conclusion of the hearing.

• By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604-276-4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing April 10, 2015 and ending April 20, 2015.

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

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a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows: • By E-mail: using the on-line form at http:// www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/ about.htm • By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • By Fax: 604.278.5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office • Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond. ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604.276.4007.

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

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

EDITORIAL: Oil spill raises big concerns

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he spill of bunker oil from a grain ship anchored in English Bay in Vancouver last week has attracted a huge, perhaps even disparate amount of media attention. It has also resulted in politicians from all three levels of government pointing fingers at each other.

Neither of those factors highlights what should be the real focus of this incident — the ability of government agencies to deal effectively with oil spills, whether fuel from a cargo ship in harbour or at sea, or a cargo of crude oil or refined fuels which spills into the ocean.

Much of the opposition to plans to build two new crude oil pipelines to the B.C. coast centres around legitimate concerns about the damage that any oil spill will do to the coast, and to the wildlife in the ocean and onshore.

Most of B.C.’s coast is very different than it is in the Lower Mainland. It is steep, rocky, treelined and very remote. Very few people live along the coast. Very few people, including most British Columbians, have spent any significant amount of time along it, other than mariners, a few government officials and fishers.

It is, for the most part, pristine and unspoiled wilderness. It is home to an enormous variety

City of Vancouver photo An oiled duck being cleaned following last Wednesday’s spill of bunker C oil from a freighter.

of marine life, and to many animals that live on the rich bounty of the sea — eagles, sea otters and orcas, to name just three.

Thus the response to a relatively minor spill of fuel oil has been closely watched — not just by people in Vancouver, who have legitimate concerns about the state of their beaches, but by people from all over the province.

What they have seen has given most of them mixed feelings at

best.

While the Coast Guard moved in and placed booms around the ship the fuel leaked from, that process took six hours — and this for a ship anchored in the harbour where the oil spill response crews are based.

The City of Vancouver was not notified for almost 13 hours after the spill was first reported.

It was notified seven or eight hours after the oil spill booms began to be placed. Given the city’s responsibility for parks

and beaches along the ocean that are used by thousands of people daily, this is inexcusable.

Political figures from the federal government have yet to speak up and promise that responding to oil spills on the coast is a top priority in Ottawa.

It appears they are not. B.C. is seen as a logical place to export crude oil from, and little more.

This incident has raised concerns which have yet to be fully and properly addressed.

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Treaty cash cow may dry up

B.C. Views Tom Fletcher

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he B.C. Treaty Commission and its federal and provincial financiers put on a brave show last week, celebrating a “milestone” in negotiations for a modern treaty with five Vancouver Island First Nations.

A regional group representing the Songhees, Beecher Bay, T’Souke, Malahat and Snaw-Naw-As (Nanoose) First Nations have reached the “agree-

ment in principle” stage of negotiations with Canada and B.C., after 20 years of treaty talks.

This is similar to the treaty finalized in 2007 with another five-member Vancouver Island group called Maa-Nulth First Nations. The Te’mexw Treaty Association agreed to accept 1,565 hectares of provincial Crown land and $142 million in federal cash to settle its historic aboriginal title.

Alas, agreement in principle is but the fourth of sixth stages. Now a platoon of lawyers takes over from the roomful of negotiators to produce the final legal text. It will be years before this treaty can be presented to the B.C. legislature and the House of Commons in Ottawa, if it ever is.

These elaborate ceremonies will never be viewed the same again after the release of federal treaty advisor Doug Eyford’s report last month. The Te’mexw event seemed to have an extra urgency

after Eyford’s observation that much of this costly activity has become a job creation program for those involved.

These Vancouver Island communities deserve credit for setting aside their own territorial disputes. It’s more than most have done. Eyford concluded after a long summer of meetings last year that many treaty negotiation teams in this province and across the country show no such inclination.

In B.C. and elsewhere in Canada, there is a “conspicuous lack of urgency in negotiations” and “sharp divisions” between parties, most of which have been at the table for a decade or more, Eyford found.

This is what has come to be known as the “aboriginal industry,” where lawyers and consultants have a seemingly endless supply of lucrative work, much of it of questionable value. For some aboriginal participants, attending treaty meetings year after

year is the best paying job they have ever had.

Indeed, a common feature of the province’s dealings with aboriginal communities is that their leaders demand meetings, and then demand to be paid to attend them.

This latest Vancouver Island treaty, assuming it is ever finalized, would at least in part replace the Douglas Treaties, signed

by B.C.’s colonial governor James Douglas in the 1850s.

These treaties around Fort Victoria were quickly concluded if nothing else.

The Beecher Bay Band was paid 45 pounds, 10 shillings for most of Sooke and another 43 pounds and change for its Metchosin territory.

One of the biggest missing pieces in the latest agreement in principle is the share of federallyregulated fisheries. This has been a theme of B.C. Treaty Commission reports in recent years, as Ottawa holds up treaties for years because it is unable or

unwilling to offer shares of salmon in particular.

Hunting and fishing rights are acknowledged even in historic treaties, and reaffirmed by the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Sharing these rights while maintaining conservation of fish stocks has been more than Ottawa, and in some cases neighbouring aboriginal communities, have been able to manage.

Eyford’s findings, and the B.C. government’s sudden refusal to keep staffing a B.C. Treaty Commission that shows so little progress, have sent one overdue message.

If participants aren’t prepared to make real compromises and show a willingness to conclude agreements rather than drag them out, they should leave and come back when they are ready to do so.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@ blackpress.ca

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English Bay oil spill highlights dangers of jet fuel facility Editor: Last week’s oil spill in English Bay once again highlights the dangers facing the Fraser River with the expansion of commercial shipping and the proposed jet fuel facility next to the Riverport entertainment area.

I don’t think anyone or any enterprise would knowingly spill oil or jet fuel. The quandary is that accidents do happen despite best efforts and the best of intentions. Unfortunately the total consequences of spills are largely unpredictable.

Consider that the English Bay spill occurred in ideal weather conditions; it still took several days to clean up most of the surface effluent despite the efforts of professional responders. No one seems to know what the damage is under the surface or what the long term effects will be.

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City must hear our voices on noise

Editor: This issue is yet another in a litany of indictments against Richmond City Hall with respect to quality of life for existing ( and often long- term) Richmond residents versus developers and non –residents/absentee owners, as the juggernaut of irrational and unwarranted development increasingly marches on.

As per usual, it takes a few determined residents to make the city stand up, wake up and take notice on this and many other issues that warrant Richmond residents’ concerns.

ANECDOTE: In my neighbourhood, we were literally ambushed with the prep work for a large public building, which ultimately took more than 18 months to build. Tensions in our neighbourhood were high during this period. I recall one contractor deciding to work by themselves on a stat holiday cutting, pounding and fastening sheet metal, which echoed like thunder throughout the neighbourhood.

In one extreme case, one con tractor dropped off some heavy equipment at 5 a.m., woke up a neighbor, who was so irate he called up the senior bureaucrat in charge of this project at their own home immediately. (Fair’s

fair?)

PRECEDENT: The city once had a bylaw that stated a certain category of applicants had to wait five years to re-apply after the current application was denied.

After about five denied attempts, one applicant researched other local government and found local re-applications were permitted after only one year. The records will show the city quickly moved to adopt the same “one year ” waiting period. Thus, it is quite clear the city reacted out of fear, knowing it was out of step with other local governments which had established the given legal benchmark reference of one year.

As it stands, Richmond allows for approximately 80-plus hours of construction activity every day of the year, even holidays, no exceptions. What purpose is served, or who benefits? All I can conclude is the 80-plus hours caters to the minority of vested interests courtesy of this current city hall administration that is literally cheerleading Richmond to increasingly deteriorate from being a once vibrant, livable and harmonious community into a gaudy, dysfunctional, overpriced ghost town.

Regardless, via precedent, the city knows it has absolutely no choice now but to rein back the currently permissible working hours (and thus noise) to some schedule at minimum on par with those of neighbouring local governments.

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Most of Richmond’s neighbourhoods are experiencing what Kerry Starchuk is in hers, and it is a concern.

Heavy truck volume on our neighbourhood streets, especially those adjacent to schools and parks, and the noise of daily construction are issues that the City of Richmond must hear our voices on.

I e-mailed the councillors nearly two years ago with my concerns regarding construction days and hours. I also reported that some builders were abusing the very generous construction hours.

My e-mail was forwarded to the Richmond environmental health officer, who did contact me. I mentioned that families are hesitant to plan a special event on a summer day, Sunday, holiday, or even a Saturday evening barbecue because there are no guarantees that heavy machinery won’t be on until the allowed time at the construction site beside or behind you.

Richmond is the only municipality in the region that allows Sunday and holiday construction. In several neighbouring cities, one must buy a rather expensive permit for any work to be done on those days.

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Road trips to U.S. down sharply Cross-border shopping subsides with loonie

by Jeff Nagel Black Press Fewer B.C. residents are driving into the U.S. now that the loonie no longer goes as far south of the border.

New data for January, February and March from the Canada Border Services Agency shows there were nearly 14 per cent fewer trips by southbound Canadians at Lower Mainland land border crossings compared to the same months of 2014, and a nearly 20 per cent drop from 2013.

The loss of appetite for cross-border shopping was most apparent at the Aldergrove crossing, where trips were down 32 per cent from a year ago, and at Abbotsford-Huntington, which was down 18 per cent, while the decline was about eight per cent at the Peace Arch and Point Roberts crossings.

“This is tough sledding for the Whatcom County guys,” SFU marketing professor Lindsay Meredith said. “They’ll be suffering big time.”

Retailers in northern Washington depend heavily on Lower Mainland shoppers, he said,

and their local governments, in turn, need the resulting flow of sales taxes to maintain services.

He noted the drop in southbound road trips closely mirrors the dive of the Canadian dollar.

The loonie is currently worth just over 80 cents U.S. and has dipped to as low as 78 in recent weeks. That’s a 12 per cent drop from 91 cents U.S. a year ago.

Last year was the first year since 2009 that the loonie spent much time below 90 cents and it was close to par for much of 2010 through 2013.

Meredith said the shift is good news for Canadian businesses that now face less intense competition from U.S. retailers.

It may also mean more tax revenue for the province and even TransLink through its gas tax if B.C. families shop closer to home.

“Some of the tax dollars that used to go south and support their infrastructure will be staying here to support Canada,” Meredith said.

He also predicts a good year for tourism operators in B.C. as more Americans head north to take advantage of their strong greenback.

Tourism Vancouver has already recorded an 8.2 per cent increase in U.S. overnight visitors to Metro Vancouver in January.

Retail Council of Canada spokesman Mark Startup said he’s less sure Americans will

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“It’s interesting that when the Americans have got massive spending power in relation to the Canadian dollar it seems to be less of an incentive for them,” he said.

“Americans will come into our members’ stores and purchase goods and often don’t realize how much further their dollars go.”

Startup said the decline in crossings isn’t surprising and added the drop in the dollar is clearly the main reason.

As a result, competition from U.S. retailers has faded as a prime concern of his members, Startup said.

“When we talk about the public policy and economic challenges that keep them up at night, cross-border shopping has fallen off the list.”

Startup said two other factors influence cross-border shopping – the ongoing advance of online retailing and the growth in foreign retailers operating in Canada, who he said offer easier access to products that in past years when a trip to the U.S. was required.

Snow levels stay low Southwestern B.C. snowpack levels continue to be extremely low, according to the latest readings from B.C.’s River Forecast Centre.

The snow content in the alpine was 13 per cent on the South Coast, 26 per cent in the Lower Fraser and 15 per cent on Vancouver Island as of April 1.

The lack of alpine snow makes spring flooding less likely but could mean difficult conditions for returning salmon, dangerously dry forests during wildfire season and potential water use restrictions in some areas.

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grees above normal along the coast in March and three to five degrees above normal in the Interior.

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A shoo-in for Spring

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Whether you’re a fan of flats or prefer sky-high heels, there’s something for everyone in this season’s trends. For flats, the key look

for spring is a slim silhouette with a slightly pointy toe.

Pointy flats were seen at shows such as Balenciaga, Oscar de la Renta and Chanel. For a fun spin on the classic flat, look for ones with modern details such as studs or cutouts like at Carven.

On the other end of the trend spectrum are platformed heels.

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Fringed versions were seen at Proenza Schouler while Nina Ricci showcased leopard print mules.

Over at Miu Miu, stiletto slides were embellished with bows. Whatever your slide style, these chic slip-ons tend to go well with most spring and summer ensembles.

If you’re having trouble deciding on either flats or platforms, then perhaps the flatform may be the answer. A combination of the two, the flatform is an elevated flat and includes sandals with a platformed sole. Japanese inspired flatforms were trending at Marni and Fendi, while DKNY and Derek Lam went the athletic route with their version of the footwear. Pair them with shorts or skirts for a casual, sporty flair.

Another style making a comeback are the gladiators.

All the rage a few summers ago, they now return in a greater variety of materials, designs and heights.

Featured at Alexander McQueen, Valentino, and even Chloe with gladiator wedges, gladiators were seen in short or knee-high variations,

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A more minimal alternative to the gladiators is the laceup sandal. These have thinner straps that tie up around the ankle, giving it a more classic look.

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summer with a romper for a fun party outfit.

In terms of design, some of the shoe trends this season are mod geometric patterns, graphics and colourblocking. Futuristic sandals with circular heels were spotted at Marni and patchwork boots in bold stripes were found at Louis Vuitton.

Alexander Wang also showcased a great pair of shoes with vibrant woven details and a geometric heel. Sporty colourblocked footwear graced the runways at Burberry and Preen. Western influences also made an impact on shoes.

As seen in the star embellished boots at Tommy Hilfiger and suede buckled boots at Gucci.

Shoes have the ability to make or break an outfit, so explore the footwear trends this season to update and elevate your spring ensembles.

Celia Leung is editor of Coco & Rico, a Vancouver based magazine focusing on local fashion, beauty and arts. She writes monthly on style and fashion in The Richmond Review. Reach her at contact@celialeung.ca

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Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting from afar—hello Aussies and Kiwis—the welcome mat is always laid out at the Richmond Curling Centre. But the hospitality is on full display during the 16th annual Pacific International Cup, which launches today and continues through Sunday afternoon.

Some 150 curlers making up 34 teams, each crowned champions at their home clubs, will be treated like royalty over the next several days by a host committee dedicated to ensuring their experience here is rewarding and long-lasting.

No stone has been unturned.

With Jim Schuman holding the hammer, Bev Oldham helping to keep things in order, and Howie Larke leading the cheer, players can bank on good ice thanks to Doug Bradley, keep score with Ettie O’Connell, draw on the experience of Jim Mann and Wayne Braun, and enjoy an inviting atmosphere thanks to Jamie Curry.

A second team, equally dedi-

cated to keeping the house rocking, includes Ross and Katherine Johnson, Tim Enno, Dalton Lewis, Garth Gilchrist, Gloria and John Trimble, Cliff Pettie, Al Campbell, Jim Provost, Ken Jones, Don Fisher, Mike Hanafin, Warren Brown, Shelley Milstein, Shirley Schwabe, Del Bauming, Vicki and Gerry Lockwood, Angie Smith, Cathy McLeod, Tom McKay, Bob Barquest, Chris Summers, Dave Marchant, Bob Jackson, Kelvin Low and Yadranka Thompson.

The Pacific International Cup, or PIC as it is affectionately known, owes its start to a group of Lower Mainland curlers. Frustrated by the absence of an event recognizing the grassroots players, they introduced the first premier competition for club champions.

In 1998 they created what is today known as the B.C. Club Challenge (originally the Pacific Club Challenge). Initially only an event that featured 16 men’s club champions from the Lower Mainland, it grew quickly to include teams from Vancouver Island and in 2005 expanded to the Interior as well as introduced a women’s division.

The B.C. Club Challenge is now part of the PIC (introduced in 2000 with the creation of an international competition), whereby

the top men’s and women’s teams from the province qualify for the 2015 Travelers Canadian Curling Club Championship in Ottawa in November.

Now recognized as one of the premier curling events in the world for the development of curling, the 2015 PIC features 18 men’s and 16 women’s teams from throughout B.C. as well as teams from the Yukon, eight U.S. states, Australia, New Zealand and for the first time Brazil.

While winning is nice, the biggest prize—in keeping with the tradition of the game—are the friendships that are fostered and strengthened.

Richmond is represented in this year’s event by the men’s team of Norm Richard (skip), Wayne Hogaboam (third), Brian McInnis (second) and Ralph Einarson (lead). The team won last week’s Mainland Club Challenge.

Round-robin play begins at 5 p.m. Wednesday and continues all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Playoffs are set for Sunday morning and afternoon, with the men’s and women’s finals at 1:30 p.m.

Curling fans, and those just curious about the sport, are invited to drop by. Admission is free.

Uninhabited Scottish island continues to supply bulk of curling rocks

by Don Fennell Sports Editor An uninhabited island just 16 kilometres (10 miles) off the agriculturally-rich mainland county of Ayr, Scotland holds a special place in the hearts of curlers.

Even if most have never even heard of the place.

Ailsa Craig, 99 hectares (240 acres) in area, is home to the curling rock. In fact, the little island which formed from the volcanic plug of a extinct volcano, still produces as much as 70 per cent of the world’s curling stones.

The secret is in the blue hone granite and common green granite, which are quarried to make the stones. The unique igneous rock is made up of at least 20 quartz and up to 65 per cent alkali. But it’s the hardiness of the compounds that makes it ideal for constructing curling rocks.

The blue hone granite is used to construct the bottom of th stone, is considered the highest quality granite because of its low water absorption. The common green granite composes the main body of the stone.

Both blue hone and common green granite are only found on Ailsa Craig.

Don Fennell photo Vicky Persinger helped to guide her Alaskan team to the women’s title at the 2014 Pacific International Cup.

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sports Raptors rock at hoops tourney Joined by their coaches and families, the Richmond Raptors formed three teams to participate in an invitational basketball tournament sponsored by the Ateneo Alumni Association of B.C. last Saturday at St. Andrew’s Parish in Vancouver.

Ateneo is a Jesuit university in the Phillippines.

“This was a first in many ways for the Raptors—first integrated, first inclusive, first co-ed, first multi-generational and first multi-cultural teams,” said spokesperson

Maria Francisco of the Raptors, a member of the Developmentally Challenged Youth Basketball Association.

In addition to support from coaches Adam Rogers, G.G. Francisco, Edgar Jayme and Patrick Nevada, the Raptors were joined by many regular volunteers who train and scrimmage with them weekly at West Richmond Community Centre.

“Community events such as this, that support inclusion, make a difference to our athletes,” said Francisco.

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Derek Chichak will bring a wealth of experience to the head coaching position of the Blues beginning in the 2015-16 season.

Chichak also has experience coaching junior, juvenile, bantam and peewee, but his record as a Midget A1 coach is especially impressive: 167 wins, 47 losses and 26 ties. In the process he guided teams to numerous Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association titles as well as

the Richmond International Midget Hockey Tournament AAA Division championship twice, the Seafair Ice Breaker Midget AAA tournament champions three times, and the Victoria Classic Midget AAA title once.

Chichak was awarded the 2011 Pacific Coast Bruce Allison Coach of the Year Trophy, and is a previous Richmond coach of the year and the 2005 Seafair Minor Hockey senior coach of the year.

Bob Walker, Sam Chichak and Kyzen Loo be his assistants. Walker is a former junior player from Mon-

treal. The defensive specialist and has himself been a head coach and assistant coach at all levels—from Atom to Junior B. Sam Chichak is a former Richmond Sockeye, and last year coached the Seafair Midget A2 team with Loo, who also played for the Sockeyes as well as for the Greater Vancouver Canadians, Prince George Cougars, and Simon Fraser University.

“We are extremely excited about what they will bring to our program for our 50th Anniversary year and beyond,” said Richmond Minor Hockey president Carolyn Hart.

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Don Fennelll photo Calgary Stampeder running back Jon Cornish was guest speaker at Building Community Champions, the second annual Richmond KidSport fundraiser Friday at the Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel. For more, including photos, visit richmondreview.com.

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through their presence at the second annual Creating Community Champions Kidsport Richmond fundraising dinner. Other notable guest athletes were Bobby Singh, the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honorary chair and a former B.C. Lions offensive lineman, and retired Olympic snowboarder and current Richmond city councillor Alexa Loo. They were joined by 2014 keynote speaker, fellow Richmondite and BC Lion alumni Angus Reid, former Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; greats Lui Passaglia and Geroy Simon, retired Lion Jon Hameister-Ries and current Lions Travis Lulay, Andrew Harris, Shawn Gore, Emmauel Arceneaux and Jason Arakgi as well as former Vancouver Canucks Kirk McLean, Jyrki Lumme and Darcy Rota and local Olympians and sports legends Kyle Hamilton, Darcy Marquardt, Richard Hortness, Andre Ho, Ron Putzi and Pasha Bains.

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Citing a national 2013 study on poverty, Cornish said as a British Columbian he is concerned about poverty possibly increasing in the province.

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Cornish added he will always be grateful to his mom (now minister at St. Albanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church in Richmond) â&#x20AC;&#x153;for the sacrifices she made for all of us, and to everyone who supported my passion for sport and my dream to to play pro football.â&#x20AC;?

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COME AND JOIN US IN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION! Worship Service.....12:20 p.m.

Sunday School.....2:00 p.m.

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

an evangelical congregation

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

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TRAVEL.............................................61-76 CHILDREN ........................................80-98 EMPLOYMENT .............................102-198 BUSINESS SERVICES...................203-387 PETS & LIVESTOCK ......................453-483 MERCHANDISE FOR SALE...........503-587 REAL ESTATE ...............................603-696 RENTALS ......................................703-757 AUTOMOTIVE ..............................804-862 MARINE .......................................903-920

INFORMATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CLASS 1 HIGHWAY LINE HAUL COMPANY DRIVERS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the SURREY area. Applicants must have a min 2 yrs industry driving experience.

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government.

Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

To join our team of professional drivers please send off a resume and current drivers abstract to: careers@vankam.com For more info about Line Haul, call Bev, 604-968-5488

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FUNERAL HOMES Burial Plot For Sale

Ocean View Cemetery Burnaby, B.C.

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TIMESHARE

HIGH CASH PRODUCING Vending Machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit.

All on Location In Your Area. Selling Due to Illness. Call 1-866-6686629 For Details.

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LIVE-IN NANNY is req for fam of 4, 3 kids, Vancouver area. Flex. sched. krztian2005@yahoo.com.ph

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

SPRING Market Saturday, April 18, 2015. 7660 Minoru Gate. FREE ADMISSION. Buy Gently used items and home made crafts at this bustling market with baked goods for sale and a delicious BBQ concession. For more information please call 604-238-8450. This event is for All Ages. Disability access is available with designated parking spaces. .Arctic.Coop 1-204-632-8575

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HOME STAY FAMILIES

Are you available to be a homestay family this summer?

International students want to meet you and learn about your culture, while studying English.

HIGHWAY OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators 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.

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 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.

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HELP WANTED

For more info; Call: 778-872-2195, or email: homestayintl@gmail.com FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certification? Get Certified, 604-575-3944

PARTS MANAGER required at Comox Valley RV. Automotive or RV parts experience required. Email resume to danny@comoxvalleyrv.com

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Drivers wanted...

Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake • Guaranteed 40hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Weeks Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at:www.sperryrail.com, careers & then choose the FastTRACK Application.

.Kerrisdale Antiques Fair. April 18 & 19th. 10am-5pm. Kerrisdale Arena 5670 East Blvd. Vanc. Adm $7.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

HOMESTAY FAMILIES

ATLAS POWER SWEEPING DRIVERS / LABOURERS

CHILDCARE WANTED

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER (childcare) Call Ruel / Lanie 778-297-8881 or email: marasiganr94@yahoo.com

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CHILDREN

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS

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604-575-5304

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

We Offer Above Average Rates!

HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? COPD or Arthritic Conditions? The Disability Tax Credit. $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit. $15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg). Apply Today! 1-844453-5372.

TRAVEL

DRIVERS/COURIER/ TRUCKING

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certificate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Send applications to fbula@langara.bc.ca.

More information: www.bccommunitynews.com/ourprograms/scholarship.

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CALL GEETU AT

Minister: Rev. Stuart W. Appenheimer, B.A., M.Div. Brighouse Pre-school:604-272-2480 • Brighouse UC Day Care: 604-278-8469

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

TO ADVERTISE IN THE COMMUNITY WORSHIP PAGE

Sunday, 10 am – Worship & Sunday School

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

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

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

CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...9-57

Broadmoor Baptist Church

Rev. Dr. Warren McKinnon

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

INDEX IN BRIEF

BAPTIST

Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church

⿺毺ᆼᚯ Everyone Welcome!

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ...............1-8

Fujian Evangelical Church

Power sweeping,power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude.

Burnaby based.

Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record & abstract required. Experience and Air Ticket beneficial.

Email: jobs@atlasg.net or Fax: 604-294-5988

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities Up To $400 CASH Daily F/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring / Summer Work. Seeking Honest, Hard Working Staff. www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

Deliver the Richmond Review twice a week, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Must have reliable van (cargo preferred) or covered truck, a valid drivers license, and be willing to work early mornings.

604-247-3711 circulation@richmondreview.com

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HOME SERVICE GUIDE PLUMBING & HEATING

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE GRASS CUTTING $20+

Plumbing • Electrical • Woodwork • Drywall • Bathrooms • Painting • Handyman • Textured Ceilings • FREE Quotes Door Repairs: Patio • Pocket • Bi-folds • Shower

Only $89 including free hot water tank service!

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

Insured / WCB

LAWN SERVICE

• HEDGE & TREE PRUNING • HOUSE PAINTING • PRESSURE WASHING

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and I’m a Nice Guy!

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RENOVATIONS

PLUMBING

• Residential / Commercial • Complete Fertilizing Programs • Rotary / Reel Cutting • Edging

• Hedge Trimming / Pruning

• Aeration / Power Raking

• Pressure Washing

RJ’S PLUMBING & HOME SERVICE

BILL GILLESPIE CONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS

5 MINUTE EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM PLUMBING SERVICES AT REASONABLE RATES CALL 604-270-6338

604-908-3596 6 04-9 -908-3 -3596

To

LANDSCAPING

M.S. MAINTENANCE & RENOVATIONS

Heating System Service Special

• Trimming

REVIEW

RENOVATIONS

• Plumbing Service & Repairs • Boilers & Furnaces • Gas Work

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TRADES, TECHNICAL

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GARDENING

The Delta Hospice Society is seeking a Clinical Coordinator (RN), CHPCN(c) preferred, for a full-time position at the Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner, BC. The Clinical Coordinator provides supervision to nursing and support staff of the hospice residence.

Responsibilities overseeing dayto-day operations include scheduling staff, managing daily patient flow, supporting complexity in care and achieving patient/family goals of care. The Clinical Coordinator supports the duties required to maintain provincial licensing and meet Fraser Health contractual obligations.

For position description and application expectations, visit: www.deltahospice.org on the homepage under ‘Join our Team’.

We are an industry leader of building products, located in Surrey, and we are growing. The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, and the benefits are excellent.

Top notch warehouse worker / driver with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to do heavy lifting is required for immediate start. Mon. - Fri. If you are dedicated, have leadership ability and are looking for good solid employment send your resume: Fax: 604-513-1194 Email: jobs@westcoastmoulding.com

nancy@deltahospice.org by deadline: April 26, 2015 Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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HELP WANTED

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

•Insured •Free Estimates

Brad 778-552-3900 283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

Full Service Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service.

Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area.

1-800-573-2928

Kids and Adults Needed Call Roya 604-247-3710

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2 men fr $45. Seniors Discount. Honest, bsmt clean up.

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

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or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com

Boundaries Number of Papers

14600673 Sealord Rd, Sealord Pl 14600555 Seagrave Rd, Seaton Crt, Pl, Rd, Seavale Rd 14600620 Seabay Rd, Seabrook Cres 14600621 Seacliff Rd, Seahaven Dr, Pl, Seamount Rd, 14600672 Seahurst Pl, Seahurst Rd, Seaward Crt, Gate, Seaway Rd, Steveston Hwy 14600671 Seacrest Rd, Seaham Cres 14600810 6000- 8000 Blk No 5 Rd 14402460 Glendower Dr , Gate, Glenthorne Dr, Crt 14500433 Aspin Crt, Dr, Pl, Brandys Pl 14500454 Sunnybank Ave, Sunnycroft Rd, Sunnydene Rd 14500432 McBurney Dr, Mcburney Crt 14500434 8000 Blk of No 4 Rd 14500436 Allison Crt, Allison St 15101017 Capella Dr, Capella Pl 14702345 Spires Gate, Spires Rd 15101182 Northey Rd, Odlin Cres, Odlin Pl, Sorenson Cres 15101184 Leslie Rd, Odlin Cres 15101110 Brown Rd, Browndale Rd, Brownwel Rd, Brownlea Rd,Cambie Rd 14702355 cooney Rd 14702347 cook Rd 14701424 7000 Heather Str

63 84 69 78 91 67 87 61 58 46 84 64 34 81 52 46 11 65 78 109 114

MOVING & STORAGE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 260

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

Accounting & Tax Services Personal and Corporate Taxes Accounting and Management Consulting Clean up past accounting records Year-end preparation, Setting up accounting Software Full Cycle Payroll, GST/PST/WCB Returns Raju Nanduri CGA 160 - 3031 Beckman Place Richmond BC. 778-688-2999 rsncga@gmail.com

FIVE STAR ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.

778-998-7505 or 604-961-7505

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SAWMILLS from only $4,397 MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT.

PLUMBING

REAL ESTATE

LOCAL PLUMBER $45 Service Call Plumbing, Heating, Plugged Drains.

Mustang Plumbing 778-714-2441

627

BRO MARV PLUMBING Plumbing, heating, clogged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com 10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

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MISC. FOR SALE

HAMMOND organ model 146 excellent condition, bench, music books. $400 obo. 604-531-8675

HOMES WANTED WE BUY HOMES BC • All Prices • All Situations • • All Conditions • www.webuyhomesbc.com 604-657-9422

Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)

RENTALS

PRESSURE WASHING 736

HOMES FOR RENT

RICHMOND. Spacious newly reno’d 3 bdrm rancher, 4 appls, wall-towall, blinds, cov patio, storage, garage, prkg, fenced. $1650/m. N/P. May 1. 604-833-2103

Sidewalks, Driveways, Patios, Curbs Gum removal, Fences, Pool Decks

5 mil. liab. WCB. 604-802-9033

750

604 - 861 - 6060 We do tile roofs, gutters, windows, siding drvwy. WCB insured. Our #1 goal is to satisfy our customers.

POWER WASHING GUTTER CLEANING

477

PETS

PET WEEK OF THE

“TOBY & EDWARD” NEED A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!

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

#1 AAA Rubbish Removal

TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100 SPCA Thriftmart

TRANSPORTATION

25 Years Serving Rmd. Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

845

FREE ESTIMATES

PETS 477

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

Joe 604-250-5481

Toby & Edward, ID# 360614 & 360615, Guinea Pig Cross, Males, 7 Months 4 Weeks These two friendly piggy brothers are looking for a forever home that will love them with all their hearts. Come meet these two cuties soon!

SUITES, LOWER

RICHMOND - California Point.

3 Bdrm, walk to schools. Avail now. $1400/mo incl hydro/net/lndry.

Can be furn’d. Call 604-278-9589.

Call Ian 604-724-6373

PETS

560

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

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RUBBISH REMOVAL

UNDER $200

60 year old Royal Albert Old Country Rose tea set $150/obo Call 604-272-1092.

604 - 259 - 2482

Mr. Side Walk Power Washing

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.

Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

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www.arbutusroofing.com

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

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

Residential / Strata

POWER WASHING since 1982.

WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING

Need CA$H Today? Own a vehicle? Borrow up to $25,000. Snapcarcash.com 604-777-5046

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SIBERIAN HUSKY, male, needs a good home. Fenced yard a must.

Ph: (604)866-2934 (Langley)

We specialize in: F Shingle Roofing F Flat Roofing F Re-Roofing & Roof Repairs

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PETS

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ARBUTUS ROOFING & DRAINS Ltd

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PRESSURE WASHING

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Running this ad for 10yrs

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

CONCRETE FORMING, FRAMING & SIDING. 604.218.3064

Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either!

Deliver 2x week, Wednesdays and Fridays, right in your neighbourhood. Call our circulation department for information.

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING JAPANESE PRO GARDENER Lawns, Power Raking, Hedges & Trees. Free Estimates 604-839-8856

PETS

Power Washing, Gutters, Windows, Maintenance, Res/Comm. Lic/Ins’d.

Free Est. Call Dean 604-839-8856

604-537-4140

A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596

•Backfilling/trenching •Asphalt/concrete removal •Drainage •Retaining walls •Install concrete driveways/sidewalks

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

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LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

MOVING & STORAGE

$45/Hr

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Richmond.

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•Backhoes •Mini excavator (rubber track) •Bobcats (forks/buckets) •Dump trucks

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Please apply at:

Send resumes to:

Route

EXCAVATION

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES 320

Required by Fish Processing Plant for day shifts.

Irene Thomas Hospice

HELP WANTED

WAREHOUSE

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

PLANT WORKERS

RN CLINICAL COORDINATOR

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604-272-2809 or cell: 604-841-2479

advertise in the Home Service Guide Call 604-247-3700

email: admin@richmondreview.com 139

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

The Scrapper

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CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

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GERMAN Shepherd pups. Working line. Black & black/tan. 6 weeks old. $750. 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602

IN FIND IT THE CLASSIFIEDS

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Trading Routes: Rivers, Fish and Oil at Gulf of Georgia Cannery

Siblings Zachary and Willow Greer played around with one of the interactive games at the Cannery.

Gloria McLean showed her grandson Rhys around the new exhibit.

Kseniia Zuieva tested out the old fish weighing machine, part of the Cannery’s usual display.

Gulf of Georgia cannery opens new exhibit

A

new exhibit opened this past weekend at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery called Trading Routes: Rivers, Fish and Oil, an art feature revolving around resource extraction in British Columbia.

Based on Emily Carr professor Ruth Beer’s research project, Trading Routes: Grease Trails, Oil Future, the exhibit showcases photographs, an interactive touch screen, Around Town videos, sculpKatie Lawrence tures, and weavings that relate to preserving British Columbia’s beauty.

Rebecca Clarke, executive director of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery Society, was excited to open the new exhibit, which is different from the usual displays at the cannery, but relates to its message.

“As part of our mission, we strive to teach others about the importance of sustainability in fishing and conservation of our fish habitats,” she said. “This exhibit highlights how resource development can impact fish habitat and the fishing industry.”

Beer, UBC’s Kit Grauer and cannery public program manager Karen Lee were involved in curating the exhibit, which features many local artists.

The goal of the exhibit, said Clarke, was to get Richmondites and visitors alike thinking about how they affect the environment

Anemones by Ian McAllister, a photographic print on aluminium, was one of the art pieces available for sale at the Cannery’s exhibit.

This piece was a stand-alone, its message being nature comes second to industry,

around them.

“We hope that the exhibit prompts people to consider their own relationship with the resources of this province and how we might work together to preserve this magnificent landscape while creating resource economies which enrich the lives of British Columbians.”

To learn more about Trading Routes: Grease Trails, Oil Future, visit http://tradingroutes.ca.

Katie Lawrence covers the social scene.

She may be reached at kt.lawrence10@ gmail.com.

Byron Propp took in one of the cannery’s historic displays near the entrance.

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GRAND OPENING 17

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APRIL

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Langley Farm Market OTV

ASIAN CUT

BROCCOLI GROWN

1

product of California (2.84 kg)

$ 29

GREEN CABBAGE

TOMATO

product of USA (1.08 kg)

product of BC (2.84 kg)

59

¢

lb.

1

$ 29

lb.

lb.

HASS ORGANIC

AMBROSIA APPLE

PINEAPPLE

AVOCADOS

product of BC (2.18 kg)

product of Hawaii

product of Mexico

99

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Chicken Feet

lb.

$1.69 /lb.

(3.71 kg).............................................

2 for 5

$ 00

$ 3 pcs

2

99 ea.

MEAT

Pork Collar 7.68 kg)...........................................

$3.49 /lb.

Pork Blade Bone

$2.49 /lb.

(5.48 kg)...............................................

GROCERY Aurora Greek String Figs (284 g) ......................................... .

$2.29 ea.

Knorr Chicken/Beef Broth (900 g) ............................................ ..

2/$5.00

San Remo Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 L) ...................................................

6.99 ea.

BAKERY Raisin Bun (450 g) ............................................................ $1.88 ea.

Zucchini Loaf (450 g) ............................................ ...$2.88 ea.

Mango Swiss Roll (600 g) .................................. ...$4.50 ea.

Pineapple Bun (100 g) .......................................... ...$1.00 ea.

DELI Grimms Honey Maple Smoked Ham Freybe Bavarian Meat Loaf

Edam Cheese

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$1.38 /100 g

Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30am - 9:00pm Sunday 9:30am - 6:00pm

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$1.09 /100 g

$1.49 /100 g

We Are Hiring (Produce stocker / Meat Cutter / Cashier)

Prices in effect Wed. April 15 - Sun. April 19 , 2015. While Quantities Last.