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No more doggy in the window Richmond could be first city in Canada to ban the sale of dogs at pet stores BY ALAN CAMPBELL

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More than 100 people — mostly animal lovers — a dozen staff, a TV camera crew, one mayor, eight councillors and a dog crammed into a city hall meeting room Monday evening. There were a few random souls in the house representing the local pet supply industry, but the writing was on the wall early for Richmond’s pet stores, as a full 15 minutes before a contentious vote on banning the sale of $

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dogs in storefronts, people sporting “don’t shop, adopt” badges fought for spaces in the city hall parking lot. In the end, after an emotional, three-hour debate, loaded heavily by the pro-ban team, the City of Richmond became the first Canadian municipality to draft a bylaw to ban the sale of dogs in storefronts. City staff will now come back to council next week with the draft, which, if adopted as expected, is hoped to spur the rest of the province into follow-

ing suit. A jubilant Lori Chortyk, of the BC SPCA, said after the meeting that the decision was a “huge step forward for B.C and Canada.” “We are absolutely delighted that Richmond has shown leadership on this,” said Chortyk, herself a Richmond resident. “We deal with so many puppy mills and as long as there’s an avenue to sell their puppies through stores, then the mills remain in business. “Richmond will be the first in

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Canada, but others are looking at it, and Richmond’s decision will be very significant. I’m so proud of my city.” Before council made its decision, it heard a plethora of impassioned pleas from the BC SPCA, the Richmond Animal Protection Society (RAPS), animal advocates and even a woman who claimed she was pressured into buying sick puppies from a local store at a time when she was particularly vulnerable due to the recent death of her son. see PJ’s page 4

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John Cummins, the maverick MP for Delta-Richmond East, has joined several other high-profile conservative politicians in an effort to breathe new life into the B.C. Conservative Party. Cummins recently joined former Conservative MP Randy White, former Newfoundland premier Brian Peckford, former Social Credit premier Rita Johnston and former Reform-Canadian Alliance MP Reed Elley on a special “tactical advisory group” struck to prepare the party for the 2013 provincial election. Cummins, White and Elley were all originally elected under the banner of the Reform Party. Allan Warnke, a Richmond political science instructor who teaches at Vancouver Island University, says attracting such highprofile names will give the party credibility. “John Cummins actually makes it serious,” Warnke said. While people like Peckford and White are former politicians with nothing to lose, he said Cummins, as a sitting MP, will be assuming more work and risk. “That’s really quite a commitment and that signals something.” “It’s a tremendous asset for us to have somebody with his integrity,” B.C. Conservative Party president Wayne McGrath said of Cummins joining the party. “I’ve admired him for the way he stood up for the people who vote for him.” The B.C. Conservative Party has no formal link with the federal Conservative Party to which Cummins belongs. And while it has been around for decades, the B.C. Conservative Party has languished in obscurity. Cummins said he decided to join the party because he believes it can give B.C. see Cummins page 4

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A distraught woman has appealed to the public for help after a precious family heirloom was stolen during a bizarre breakin. Christie Mahy’s apartment in Richmond city centre was broken into sometime Saturday night or Sunday morning. The thief trashed the apartment, but took family pictures out of the frames, lay the photos on the couch, but didn’t steal the frames. Pop was also taken from the fridge and rice from the cupboard. A bag containing the ashes of Mahy’s mom — who died five years ago — was thrown across the room. Mahy’s late mother’s gold bracelet featuring First Nations art on it and worth several thousand dollars, was taken, as was a matching ring. Other items of jewelry and her laptop were also knicked. Inscribed inside the bracelet were words from her dad “for Sheree, (heart shape) Ron.” “I’m absolutely devastated and my dad is besides himself,” Mahy said. “This item, especially, was very sentimental to the family and my sister, who lives in New Zealand, has a matching silver one that belonged to mom, so she is very

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Christie Mahy, left, clutches photos of her mom at the spot in her washroom where her mom’s precious bracelet used to sit. Above, a bracelet similar to the one stolen. upset as well. “I feel violated and I can’t stay here anymore. But the bracelet has more sentimental value than anyone can imagine.” Mahy hopes someone knows who has the bracelet or has been offered it after it was stolen from her home on Park and Buswell roads between 7 p.m. and 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. “I hope we can get to it before it’s melted down or something,”

she said. “It has a very personal inscription on the inside, so it’s not much use to anyone else with that on it.” Mahy’s friends are rallying around her and are holding a fundraiser at the Pioneer Pub on No. 3 and Williams roads tonight (Wednesday) from 6 to 10 p.m. in a bid to raise cash to offer as a reward for the bracelet’s safe return. Once they have a reward to

speak of, posters will be placed around the city asking people to come forward. “It’s the last real thing I have of my mom,” added an emotional Mahy, who’s already been to local pawn shops to inform them of the bracelet. If you have information on the break-in or know who might have the bracelet, contact Richmond RCMP at 604-278-1212.

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Richmond companies could be in line for a string of bumper foreign deals after a successful foray into China by a team from the city’s chamber of commerce. A number of local firms, who were represented on last month’s trip to Xiamen and Shanghai, are understood to be in negotiations with their Chinese counterparts. Indeed, Whitewater West signed two deals worth $12 million as a result of the China trip. And although Richmond Chamber of Commerce chair Tony Kwan could not say exactly what other members are in the process of signing deals, he did say that the areas of industry included accounting, IT software and food manufacturers. “I would now anticipate a greater link between the two organizations and I would hope for many business deals to come from that relationship,” said Kwan. “We want to take advantage of that relationship and, in fact, there are negotiations going on already on

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Chamber of commerce and City of Richmond delegates meet Mark Roswell, a Canadian who’s become a Chinese celebrity, at the Shanghai Expo in China. the back of the trip. “Richmond companies that were represented on the trip had asked to meet specific members in Xiamen and those meetings were set up during the visit.” During the trip, the 14-strong chamber delegation signed “an agreement of friendly cooperation” with the Xiamen Chamber of Commerce, a 160-year-old, 6,000plus member organization and the parent body for all chamber activities in the Xiamen region. The agreement aims to forge long-lasting commercial links

between the two organizations and its members. The chambers have also agreed to work together to facilitate greater business ties through the exchange of business delegations, trade shows and seminars. The agreement takes effect immediately for a term of two years. “The major accomplishment of this trip was signing the agreement, as they have 6,000 members and that can be a very powerful relationship,” added Kwan. “The city already has a very good relationship with Xiamen at a

political level. We now have serious business links as well, thanks to this visit. “This was our first trip as a business organization, and I firmly believe it has opened up a lot of business opportunities for our members.” The trip dove-tailed to a certain extent with a City of Richmond delegation — headed by Mayor Malcolm Brodie on a sister-city mission to Japan and costing the taxpayer approximately $65,000 — which joined forces with the chamber for a “Richmond Day” at the Canadian Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo. Kwan said the presence of the mayor and the city delegation during their meetings with prospective customers went a long way to fostering lucrative partnerships with the Chinese. “We believe that the City of Richmond has a competitive advantage and having people such as the mayor there shows a united front and sends a powerful message.”

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The sentencing of a man who pleaded guilty to one count of possessing child pornography became a philosophical discussion on sex, the Internet, and the pros and cons of mandatory sentencing. Brian Martin was sentenced Friday to an intermittent jail term of 45 days, to be served on weekends. Judge Ron Fratkin handed down the sentence to a man he described as an otherwise “normal” and happily married man who posed no threat to children or society, except indirectly through viewing child pornography. “He certainly never intended to hurt anybody. He certainly never intended to hurt children,” Fratkin said. Martin was one of 57 people arrested in March 2009 in a massive Canadawide child pornography sting under a coordinated police operation called

Project Salvo, which was coordinated by the Child Exploitation Coordination Centre. He was originally charged with possession and with distributing child pornography. But the court heard there was no evidence that Martin ever made, distributed or shared pornography, belonged to a child porn sites or purchased it. However, police found 22 video clips on his computer, some of which depicted children aged five to 10 engaged in “sexually graphic” activity with adult males, according to Cpl. Doug Collins. “That, of course, is the disgusting element that has led Parliament to enact mandatory punishment,” Fratkin later said in handing down his sentence. The videos were downloaded on a peer-to-peer file-sharing platform called Frostwire. Martin claimed he downloaded the videos by accident while downloading legal adult porn. His lawyer, Andrea

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The search for Richmond’s 2011 street banner designs has begun, with the theme for this year’s program being “Richmond in Focus.” Through the Richmond lens, contestants will be able to portray what makes Richmond unique to them. A panel of community volunteers will judge entries, selecting eight to 10 images that will be made into banners and unveiled at a council meeting in early 2011. These banner designs will be installed on selected light fixtures throughout Richmond and will remain on display until March 2012. All entries must be original, unaltered photographs in digital format and must portray places, activities and experiences that make Richmond unique. Entries will be accepted until Oct. 15, 2010. For complete rules and submission guidelines visit www.richmond.ca/banners or call 604-244-1250.

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ity council’s decision to ban the sale of dogs from pet stores is one of those decisions that is sure to make libertarians and free market advocates cringe. For some, banning pet stores from selling pets bears some of the earmarks of over regulation. And, admittedly, it won’t stop determined would-be dog owners from going to a neighbouring city to buy a puppy. Animal welfare advocates are therefore hoping other municipalities will follow Richmond’s lead and implement their own bans. There is clearly a huge problem with unwanted cats and dogs in this city. And one of the big problems — according to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the Richmond Animal Protection Society — is the impulse purchase by people who really don’t think out the long-term responsibilities that go with owning a dog or cat. But the ban is also aimed at puppy mills, which supply some pet stores with puppies. Shutting them down will take more than municipal bans — it will require a provincial crackdown. But, of course, we cannot, as a city, put all puppy mills out of business. We can only take care of our own little corner of the province. And this corner of B.C. has too many unwanted dogs, cats and rabbits that have been abandoned by their owners. If we can stem the flow of abandoned animals turning up at our shelters, and at the same time put a dent into puppy mills, we should do it. We support city council’s decision to ban doggies in the window. As the first city in Canada to do so, we’re now a pack leader in the world of animal welfare.

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The Editor, Re: “Neighbour feud reignites,” Oct. 1, the News. It is with sadness that I see how “some” neighbours have become such bigots when it comes to the Seabreeze B&B in Richmond. After attending council meetings and listening to some of the neighbours of John Falcus, it became very apparent that this has little to do with his B&B and more to do with a single divorced man with no children living on “their” street. The language used by some of these neighbours towards John was shocking. “Some” neighbours have increasingly harassed and even threatened John Falcus and those neighbours who supported him. They have secretly done videos of his property, they write down the license plate numbers of cars that visit his property and increasingly make it difficult for him to even live on this street. They question who is visiting him and why? Some neighbours will not even pass in front of some of their own neighours homes on the street because they feel intimidated for not supporting the very vocal group on this street. “His type does not belong here” is what some neighbours have said to John. What next “people who don’t have small children are not welcome”, “seniors are not welcome”, “single people are not allowed”? To declare that their property values would go down, when John Falcus has one of the most beautiful homes on this street, is absolute nonsense. There are people on this street who don’t even take care of their own yards and they are complaining about his home. John has tried absolutely everything to appease his neighbours. When the mediator tried to assist in this dispute, the most vocal neighbour walked out of the meeting. He wants John out of his neighbourhood and nothing will satisfy him until he forces him out of his home. These neighbours should realize that if they force John out of his home, he can turn around and rent it to anyone he wants. I would be careful what I wished for. Linda Cooper Richmond

Has Campbell run out of gas? It seems everyone’s looking for clues these days that may provide at least a hint of what Premier Gordon Campbell has planned for his political future. And the latest batch of tea leaves to be scrutinized was his speech last week to the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. The speech was a lacklustre, tired address that contained very little content and left the impression that not only has the government run out of ideas, it may also have run out of gas. It certainly didn’t seem like a speech by a man with a visionary agenda that he wants to see implemented. Given Campbell’s deeprooted problems, one might have expected something more sizzling and more substantial than what was delivered. We keep waiting for signs that the B.C. Liberals have any kind of recovery plan, but none was offered in the premier’s speech. It should be understood that the annual speech a B.C. premier gives to the UBCM is considered a major political event and a political opportunity as well. A huge crowd consisting of mayors, councillors, MLAs, city managers and, of course, the media is perhaps the most politically attuned audience one can ever find in this province. And Campbell has used his UBCM speeches in the past to deliver significant talks (one year he announced, out of the blue, that his government was

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scrapping the toll on the Coquihalla Highway). But this year’s speech was bereft of significant policy announcements. The only new thing unveiled was a plan to erect three totem poles on the legislature’s front lawn to help commemorate this year’s Winter Games. Yawn. Most of the speech was spent walking down memory lane about those Olympics. Campbell offered a mea culpa of sorts when it came to the HST, but only about his government’s dismal job at “selling” the tax. Campbell also provided a long list of future transit and transportation projects, including extending SkyTrain into Langley. It sounded impressive, except for one thing: these were all announced several years ago, when a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar transportation plan was unveiled. Despite the rather lame speech, the convention delegates were polite in their response to Campbell and offered several rounds of applause. I got the impression that many in attendance were all wondering the same thing: Was this his last speech at this annual gathering? But people were still

looking for something, anything that showed the B.C. Liberal government was still interested in connecting with the electorate. One of the most obvious new policy shifts was raised at the convention – increasing the minimum wage. B.C. currently has the lowest minimum wage in the country (embarrassingly, we trail even Newfoundland). To expect people to live on $8 an hour is ridiculous, yet many people – particularly young people new to the workforce – find themselves stuck at that income level for years. The restaurant and service industry is the biggest lobby against raising the minimum wage, but given its campaign against the government over the HST one has to wonder whether the government owes it any kind of favours these days. If the premier really does plan to leave the scene before the next election, don’t expect many new things coming from him until his political future is clarified. But if he’s still premier come next year’s UBCM convention, he had better make sure there is more meat on the bone during his speech. If not, the polite applause that greeted him this year may be replaced by a decidedly louder – and nastier — response next year. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC. KBaldrey@globaltv. com.

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The Editor, Re: “Neighbour feud reignites,” News Sept. 29. Funny. Here we thought we lived on a nice quiet little crescent by the dyke, a bit north of Harold Steves’ place. Then people saw the articles in the Richmond papers and started telling us what a terrible area we must live in, close to that horrible B&B and all. We must be missing something. We’re one of the “immediate neighbours” Mr. Bennett mentions in the article as being opposed to the B&B. For the record, there are only three families that share a property line with the B&B: one is the lead opponent, and the other two both had representatives at the second council hearing who spoke passionately in favour of the B&B. If that’s a “resolute opposition” by the people closest to hand, I’ll be reaching for a new Thesaurus. Since our bedroom (as well as living room and deck) overlooks the view decks at the B&B, we feel that we are the neighbours most intimately impacted by the presence of guests who, quite naturally, enjoy

the same views across the dyke as we do. And also have a return view back into our bedroom. Now we’re not exhibitionists, yet we do not have any problems with the B&B. We have always found Mr. Falcus to be personable, considerate, and well mannered, and we have never found his guests ill-behaved. It is hard to understand what the dire nature of the “problem” is. However, you can get a small sense of the nature of these things when you see the “No B&B’s on a Cul-de-sac” sign prominently displayed on the lawn of a home on the corner of the cul-de-sac and Springmont Drive, and hear the accompanying complaints of increased traffic on the cul-de-sac. And then you realize that the 410 Railway bus rumbles by every six minutes or so (on the average-you check the schedule if you want the details) from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and is still chugging by after midnight, unless it actually pulls up at the stop immediately outside that same home. And that the furthest home into the cul-de-sac is only a few houses in from that one on the corner.

Neither of the local articles have covered this “story” in a particularly objective or balanced manner, nor have the reporters bothered to speak to any but the committed opposed, though they have had access and opportunity. They only acted as megaphones for the opponents, and to the extent that such a “tempest in a teapot” is even capable of being sensationalized, did just that. And words also to our own local home grown NIMBYs (or is it Not In My Cul-de-sac, as though our simple crescent or any other street has no status?): Relax, this is not a nuclear power plant, not even a pig farm, nor a parrot aviary: it’s only a three (now two) guestroom B&B, not some Hyatt. Life will go on as before. Just let it. John Skapski, Dianne Milsom Richmond

Editor’s Note: The News reported July 2 that the bed and breakfast’s owner, John Falcus, has the support of some neighbours, and that most of the opposition comes from homeowners on Springside Place.

Guesthouse will bring transients The Editor, Re: “Neighbour feud reignites,” News Sept. 29. Thank you to the Richmond News for bringing to light the problems of the residents of Springside Place. The unlawful building of commercial enterprises in residential neighbourhoods is a community issue which affects us all. It is sad to watch Mr. Falcus cloud the real issue with layer upon layer of affiliated topics, thereby removing the real issue from the frontline. A good business tactic although not very neighbourly, however successful this has worked with Richmond City Council. Bringing in Tourism Richmond to tell us more travel to Richmond is good for the economy – Really? Some merchants in Steveston support Mr. Falcus because he will apparently improve their sales. I guess all the hundreds of new condo residents don’t shop in Steveston. Then something which was laughable is his statement “I don’t fit in.” That old red herring, he tried to make it all about him when, in fact, it is all about the community. Whether owner or renter, single or married, childless or with children, young or old we value our residential neighbourhoods. And we have the very real fear of transient people, whom have no accountability to us, moving in and out of our lives. Mr. Falcus, if you and your groups want to change residential neighbourhoods to include commercial businesses, then put the idea before the City of Richmond in the proper manner as the rest of us would have to do. Susan MacLeod Resident of Springhill Crescent

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Pearson International Airport, members of our blessed country were ever so quick to jump the gun and begin a torrent of curmudgeonry; calling for the purging of all Muslims and Arabs from our airport authorities and public institutions. I think it is important to note that the relevant authorities as well as news services rarely make assumptions of the ethnicity or any other background of those involved (but it does happen). Terrorism is no new term. It has existed since the beginning of human history, and is does not discriminate between or within the rank and file of any race, civilization, linguistic group etc. They come both from the rich and from the poor, from the educated to the under-educated (but mostly from educated and wealthy families), from organized groups to mentally disturbed lone-wolves. The United States labelled the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam a terrorist organization in the 1996 Anti-Terrorism Act, and it wasn’t until 2006 that the newly-elected Conservative government in Canada branded the SriLanka-based Tamil Tigers as a terrorist group. It was amazing to see the amount of literature and public opinion out there in support of the plight of the minority Tamil population in Sri Lanka, only to see a sudden reversal after this official position put forward by the federal government.

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Saturday

The River Rock Casino Resort presents The Robert Cray Band on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets available by calling Ticketmaster at 604-280-4444 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca. The casino is located at 8811 River Rd. The Richmond Youth Service Agency (RYSA) hosts its 4th annual U-Connect Career & Community Fair

on Saturday, Oct. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. at Lansdowne Centre, No. 3 Road and Alderbridge Way. Bigger and better, there will be employers and educational institutions on hand to help everyone figure out possible career paths or to find a job. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 604-271-7600 or visit www.rysa.bc.ca. The Richmond Nature Park will hold a sale of fresh cranberries on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bulk local cranberries will be available while quantities last. Cranberries, the “miracle fruit” of the bog are rich in vitamins and loaded with beneﬁcial elements. They add zest to your baking and cooking and the colour can’t be beat. Proceeds will beneﬁt the Richmond Nature Park Society.

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The River Rock Casino Resort presents A Night with Jed Madela on Sunday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Tickets available by calling Ticketmaster at 604-280-4444 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca. The casino is located at 8811 River Rd. Local Volkssport Club is hosting a non-competitive 5k/10k walk in Steveston on Sunday, Oct. 10. Free for new participants. For more information, call Verni at 604-682-8390.

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Upcoming

Richmond Gogos invite you to Hand in Hand with African Grandmothers, a gala soiree featuring dinner, market place and live entertainment with the African sounds of Joe Amouzou and the Safari League Band on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 6-10 p.m. at the

Richmond Curling Club, 5540 Hollybridge Way. In support of The Stephen Lewis Foundation. Tickets are $40. To purchase or for more information, call 604275-9526.

The city presents Minoru Chapel Opera Nights, a series of performances by Opera Pro Cantanti, Canada’s only repertory company, on the first Wednesday of November and December at 7:30 p.m. Tickets - $20/ adults, $18/seniors and students and $15 per person for groups of 10 or more - are available at the door: cash only. Seating is limited, so reserve early at operanights@richmond.ca or by calling 604-276-4304.

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Black Bond Books in Lansdowne Centre is hosting its 3rd Annual Warm Coat Drive from now to Oct. 31. If you have a new or gently used warm coat(s) in any size and style, drop them off during store

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hours. Black Bond will donate them to the Richmond Food Bank to distribute to their clients. Fogg n’ Suds at 10720 Cambie Rd. is raising funds for the Cambie Community Centre to purchase a much-needed 24 passenger bus for children and youth programs. You can help whenever you dine in or take out at Fogg n’ Suds. Simply tell your server that you want to be part of the Cambie Community Centre Bus program and receive a 15 per cent rebate on food and soft drink receipts. Got stuff you don’t want? Recycle it with the Development Disabilities Association. There are three ways to help: bins for cloth items, pick up for dishes, toys and books, or drop off donation station for dishes and clothes. For more information or drop site address, call 604273-4DDA or visit www. develop.bc.ca.

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Continued from page 16 canning session every Tuesday night at the Garratt Wellness Centre from 5-7 p.m. Residents can drop by and either preserve their own produce or else help put aside fruit and vegetables harvested from the Sharing Farm in Terra Nova. The sessions are free and child care will be provided upon request. The centre is located at 7504 Chelsea Place, near No. 2 and Blundell roads. For more information or to book childcare, call Arzeena Hamir at 604-727-9727 or email coordinator@richmondfoodsecurity.org.

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ten to Grade 3 teachers nationwide will receive special lesson plans and classroom materials to help them teach young students the important task of creating a fire escape plan. Students are then encouraged to put their new knowledge to work with their siblings and parents to create and practice a fire escape plan at home. “We know that from the moment a smoke alarm sounds, to the point where catastrophic fire flashover makes escape impossible, takes three minutes or less,” says Carol Heller, a home safety specialist with Kidde Canada. “Since most fires occur at night when we are sleeping, a family’s quick and calm reaction to hearing their smoke alarm is even more critical. “That confidence — and increased odds of survival — can only come from having an escape plan that the entire family has discussed and rehearsed.” In addition to information being sent to classrooms and visits by local fire departments, Canadians can visit the campaign website — www.safeathome. ca/drill — to download a free fire escape plan grid and complete a home safety checklist.

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Sixteen years ago, Glenn had a good job as a longshoreman, a nice home and two children. However, working at the Vancouver dockside also had a dangerous underbelly back in the mid-nineties. Drugs, he said, were openly available. The Richmond resident finally succumbed to the lure of crack cocaine. Today, the 53-year-old has HIV and Hepatitis C. “I got hooked pretty fast, to the point where I was doing crack cocaine every day, then heroin and eventually the drugs took over my life,” said Glenn, who still lives in Richmond and doesn’t want his last name divulged. “I never shared needles nor did I ever have unprotected sex. “I was using my friend’s water bottle to fill my syringe and the water was contaminated with HIV and Hepatitis C … that is the only explanation my doctor could come up with for how I got HIV and Hepatitis C.” Today, besides those two life-threatening diseases, Glenn has uncontrollable diabetes and is on long-term disability. Glenn credits the Heart of Richmond AIDS Society for helping him out of the deep depression he fell into. “It’s comforting to go to meetings with people who are dealing with the same issues,” said Glenn, adding he takes 30 pills a day to stay alive. “There’s a sense of belonging and no judgment. The Heart of Richmond also provides me with monthly grocery vouchers, and when I’m feeling down I can call them and someone is there for me.” It’s people like Glenn that has CBC Radio talk show host and man-about-town Fred Lee once again hosting the 8th Annual Heart & Soul! Dinner Dance on Saturday, Oct. 23. Lee will share the stage with his sidekick Global TV anchor Sophie Lui. “This is my second year and I wouldn’t miss it for the world,” said Lee. “HIV/AIDS is an issue that affects us all… the people who are silently suffering, right here in Richmond, need our help and compassion. “I also host because Brian and his wife Joanna (Wardley) are so wonderful and their story so compelling that it’s a privileged to support their cause.” (The Wardley’s 31-year-old son Steve died of AIDS in 1992. In 1997, the couple founded a small bereavement support group, which later became the Heart of Richmond AIDS

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The Usual Suspects, above, are just one of the acts set to entertain the crowd, along with CBC Radio host Fred Lee, above right. Society, a nonprofit organization providing support, services and education to people living with HIV/AIDS). One of the highlights of the gala soiree is always the diva drag queens cabaret–style show. This year the sultry Vivian Von Broken Hymen, a.k.a. Cameron Miller and sexy Devana DeMille, a.k.a. Michael Hughes will sing and strut on stage. “The audience loves this part of the show,” said Lee. “I also promise to do my best to be witty … Sophie and I have so much fun and we like to make it one of Richmond’s signature events. “I encourage all Richmondites to come out and support this worthy cause and I know they will have tons of fun.” Lee’s reason for getting on board to support the annual fundraiser is the same the band members of The Usual Suspects are back again. The five-piece band — keyboardist Nathan Fox, bass player and vocalist Joe Markovitch, drummer Gary Feldman, saxophonist and vocalist Alex Jackson and guitarist Jeff Shoub — are coming back for the second year in a row to rock the night away. (You might remember the band under their formers names: the Copycats or Footloose). “We love performing and we are commit-

ted to this terrific cause,” said Jackson. “We were extremely touched by Brian’s personal story and it’s such a good time that we love getting behind it. “The drag queens are a lot of fun too.” These seasoned musicians specialize in dance music from the sixties through the eighties — everything from rock to disco to Motown and more. If last year’s packed dance floor is any indication, the dance floor will shake once again. “We will be playing three sets of charttopping hits and we will continue as long as the joint is still hopping,” said Jackson, who joined the band in 1992. “The audience can expect lots of dance music and lots of fun.” Last year’s fundraising gala was attended by about 185 and raised more than $12,000. However, the society’s co-founder, Brian Wardley, said the foundation is hoping for more this year. “We hope to get 200 people coming out this year to support us… it’s a new venue and a great night of entertainment.” Last year’s gala funds came from the silent auction, raffle sales and ticket sales. “This year, we are adding a live auction and we have some great packages, including a trip anywhere WestJet flies for two,

which we will add something else to go with it, weekend getaways and more,” said Brian Wardley. The society is also committed to educating young people about HIV. Last year, added Wardley, they presented an HIV 101 Prevention workshop to more than 1,500 high school students. “Some of the money raised also goes towards purchasing grocery vouchers to our low-income members,” said Wardley. “The rest of the funds are directed to our outreach programs and other services.” Sadly, in the last month alone, he added, membership increased by four clients. “We now have 46 active members,” Wardley said. The 8th Annual Heart & Soul! Dinner Dance is being held on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Richmond Country Club beginning at 5:45 p.m. All the money raised will benefit The Heart of Richmond AIDS Society. Tickets are $75, and include dinner, live music, outrageous entertainment by a couple of hilarious drag queens, a live and silent auction as well as raffle prizes. Call Emily Henry at 604-277-5137 or visit www. heartandsoulfundraiser.com or email tickets@ heartofrichmond.com.

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Last week we asked Richmond News readers to be the judges of the city’s pick of public artworks as part of our Readers’ Choice Awards. The runaway winner was the Wind Waves installation at Garry Point Park, which was erected last year as part of the Vancouver Biennale temporary art exhibit. One of Wind Waves’ admirers, Patricia Chan, said it wasn’t until she spotted our photographer Chung Chow’s photo in the paper last year that she ventured further into the park. “I like its red cheerful colour and the flowy design creates a relaxing image. It’s fun to see children and adults playing in the curves and taking their pictures.” The Minoru racehorse sculpture at Minory Plaza — the work of recently passed away artist Sergei Traschenko — was the readers’ second favourite.

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Longtime Richmond hockey coach also guiding B.C. at Winter Games BY MARK BOOTH

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It’s a good thing Russ Weber has retired from his day job. If coaching Team B.C. at the 2011 Canada Winter Games wasn’t enough for this former 28-year veteran of the Vancouver police department, then how about also taking on a highly touted Bantam rep team with Seafair Minor Hockey? It was last spring when Seafair coaching coordinator Shane Hohlweg approached the former Richmond Sockeyes coach about the sudden vacancy. This talented group of 1996-born players had grown up working with Glenn Wheeler who stepped down after being hired by Richmond Minor to oversee player development. “We sat down over coffee and the conversation ended if I would be interested,” recalled Weber. “I asked for a couple of weeks to think about it with the understanding I was already coaching B.C.” Weber knew he had

plenty on his plate, including finalizing the B.C. roster which still won’t be done until the first week of December. Still, the opportunity to coach this special group of players in his own backyard was too intriguing to pass over. “I talked over with my wife and fortunately I don’t like to golf,” laughed Weber about his now lack of free time. “This is a talented group and you don’t get these kind of opportunities often. I just wanted to make it clear to everyone I wouldn’t be available for 11 days in February.” With that in mind, Weber knew he needed to find an experience assistant coach to guide the team through what could be two or three pivotal games. He turned to his longtime friend Bill Zaharia whose impressive resumé features coaching in the B.C. Hockey League and several scouting positions, including his current role with the WHL’s Spokane Chiefs. The Seafair Bantams took their share of lumps last season by carrying a whopping 14 first-year players. Not only are the

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Seafair Islanders Tyler Sandhu is projected to be among the top picks in the 2011 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft. He heads a Seafair Bantam A1 team that features an outstanding group of 1996-born players. Islanders in a great position to make a serious run at a provincial championship, several players are excellent candidates to be selected in next spring’s WHL Bantam Draft

— none more so than forward Tyler Sandhu. He is projected by many to be among the first players taken. “If he doesn’t go in the top five then there is

something very wrong or I didn’t do my job,” said Weber. “He is a super talent and also a very respectful player.” The Islanders will get ready for tiering play by

taking part in Seafair’s Icebreaker Tournament this weekend at the Richmond Ice Centre. The Bantam final goes at 11:15 a.m. on Monday at the Coliseum rink.

Johns working his way towards making history

With over a decade of representing Canada in the pool, swimmer Brian Johns is on the path to making history. The Richmond native is less than two years from becoming the first Canadian to compete at four Olympics in the pool. He is swimming for Canada in Delhi, India at his third Commonwealth Games — an important stepping stone towards London 2012, and the only thing on his mind is getting on that podium. Asked what keeps him motivated to reach that ultimate goal, Johns says it’s the love

for the sport, and absence of an time off to rehabilitate. Olympic medal in his back pocket. “Dealing with the injury has “I love my job, of being a made me a smarter athlete,” added professional swimmer. It’s easy Johns. “I listen to my body a lot for me to get up in the morning more and when it’s time to slow and go to the pool with a positive down, I change my routine so I attitude because I just love to chaldon’t over train it.” lenge myself,” said Johns. “After the 2008 Olympics, I It hasn’t been an easy ride for decided that I would focus more Johns to get to where he is. After on triathlon. It kept my fitness the World Championships in 2003, level quite high, and when I decidBrian Johns the former UBC star suffered a ed to swim at Nationals, I made serious shoulder injury and had to take some the World University team. I swam really

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FOODSAFE 1 DAY COURSES – ONLY $62! Richmond: Oct 9 or 30 Vancouver: Every Sat, Sun & Mon Also Bby • Sry • Coq • M.Ridge Health Inspector Instructors! ADVANCE Hospitality Education BC’s #1 Foodsafe Choice

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Medical Office Trainees Needed!

Doctors & Hospitals need Medical Administrative & Medical Office staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Training & Job Placement is also available.

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Hotel Restaurant

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Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. If you’ve been looking for a home-based opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work. Qualified applicants receive training, support and monthly remuneration. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door. Make it yours. Call 604-708-2628 www.plea.ca

INSTRUCTORS needed. Min 2 years NUC

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Home Support

FT LIVE-IN CAREGIVER, required for elderly couple. $8 per hour, 40 hours per wk. Rent for room & board is $325 per month. Grade 12 equivalent & 6 months training or relevant experience. Able to drive. Tagalog speaking an asset. 604-204-0106

● F/T P/T COOKS

Sous Chef preferred. Must have minimum 2 years experience. Food Safe Certificate required with knowledge of pub food. Must be organized/clean, energetic and flexible.

experience. PID preferred but not mandatory. Flexible schedule. Send resume to facultyandprograms@ chcabc.com or Fax: 604-540-8550

● P/T EXP BARTENDERS

also required. If you are interested in becoming part of our team please send resume fax 604-244-0967 or email: jmalonesbar@gmail.com

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Medical/Dental

Busy Optometric office in Tsawwassen is looking for an Optician or Optometric Assistant. This is a part time position at present leading to full time in early Spring. Salary will commiserate with skill level. Please send resume to hansen03@telus.net RN’S WITH REMOTE PRACTICE CERTIFICATION required for short and long term travel assignments to remote BC communities. Apply to www.travelnurse.ca or 1-866-355-8355.

Teachers/ Instructors

NUC

in Richmond is looking for

EDUCATION 1410

General Employment

1310

Trades/Technical

DCS seeking Concrete Finisher. Compl. high school and min. 3 yrs of exp required. $26 hr/40 hr wk. e-resume: despinal@telus.net Electronics Technician Wanted: Flexible hours, casual environment and low stress. Looking for experience, maturity and superior troubleshooting skills. Mail resume Attention: Jeff, 6760 Williams Road, Richmond, BC, V7E1K5

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Trades/Technical

EMPLOYMENT IN ALBERTA. Sheetmetal journeyman required shop fabrication, journeyman sheetmetal field, journeyman plumbers/pipefitters field, journeyman refrigeration mechanic, benefit package available, overtime available. terryw@peaceriverheating.com fax: 780-624-2190. Experienced Insulation Installers, Foam Sprayers and Fire Stoppers required. Vehicle required. Top rates paid. Fax brief resume to 604-572-5278 or call 604-572-5288. JOURNEYMAN TECHNICIAN required immediately for Chrysler/ Dodge automotive dealership in Salmon Arm BC, located in the heart of the Shuswap. Proven producer and quality workmanship is a must. Excellent wage and benefit package available. Please contact the service manager by phone 250-832-8053, fax 250-832-4545 or email: pat@brabymotors.com.

EOP CONCRETE Hiring F/T Cement Finisher. Must have: min. 3 yrs exp & compl. high school. $26.00 hr/ e-resume: eop_concrete@hotmail.com

TRUTH IN ''EMPLOYMENT'' ADVERTISING Postmedia Community Publishing makes every effort to ensure you are responding to a reputable and legitimate job opportunity. If you suspect that an ad to which you have responded is misleading, here are some hints to remember. Legitimate employers do not ask for money as part of the application process; do not send money; do not give any credit card information; or call a 900 number in order to respond to an employment ad. Job opportunity ads are salary based and do not require an investment. If you have responded to an ad which you believe to be misleading please call the Better Business Bureau at 604-682-2711, Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm or email inquiries@bbbvan.org and they will investigate.

Take Your Pick from the

HOTTEST JOBS

Education

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Learn about Worker careers in: • Business Admin Addictions & Community Services Medical Office Administration Computer Business Applications Specialist • Computer Programmer • Dental Receptionist Coordinator • Event Coordinator & Ma and Accounting and Payroll Expanded Training in Orthodontics • Health Care Assistant • Help Desk Analyst • Intra Oral Dental A Administration. Presentations Introduction to Business Computing •Law Enforcement Foundations • Legal Administrative Assistant • Medical Office Assistant • Mic from industry professionals! Specialist •Network& Database Administrator • Network & Internet Security Specialist • Network Administrator • Paralegal • Pharmacy Tech Thursday, October 7 Practical Nursing • Programmer Analysts/ISD • Programmer Analysts/Web • Rehabilitation • Travel & Tourism 3.00 - Assistant 5.00 PM Accounting & Payroll Administrator • Accounting Certificate•

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Train foracareerin Health Care. It’s not too late to train for a new career. Find training in the education section.

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MARKETPLACE 2060

2005

Antiques

ANTIQUE SHOW Sat., Oct. 9th

7:30-9:00 a.m. $10 Early Bird 9am-5pm $1.50 Reg. Admission VENDORS WANTED

Tables: only $3000 703 Terminal Ave., Vancouver Info: 604-685-8843

VANCOUVER FLEA MARKET

2010

Appliances

LIKE NEW!

Fridge $200 • Stove $150 Washer $175 • Dryer $150

For Sale Miscellaneous

BOWFLEX TREAD Climber, 2 yrs old, only used a dozen times. Moving must sell. Paid $2500, selling for $1200. Call 604-626-4122 Aldergrove CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591. FREE CATALOGUE HALFORD’S LEATHER, Beads, Tanned Furs, Craft Kits. Butcher Supplies & Equipment, Animal Control Products, Free Shipping (some restrictions) www.halfordsmailorder.com / 800-353-7864/ order@halfordsmailorder.com

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Fuel

Roscoe’s Firewood - alder, birch maple, dry, clean hardwoods, 27 yrs in Bus 7 day/wk 604-805-6694

Warranty & Delivery Removal Available

Sell it in the Classiﬁeds

604-630-3300

3508 Baby/Children/ Miscellaneous

Dogs

I’m camera shy... 4 CUTE Maltese/Chiha/Terrier pups born Aug 5 1st shots $425 778 888 4177

ALL SMALL breed pups local & non shedding $350+. 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com

If so, a warm welcome awaits you from your Representative and the local businesses and civic organizations. Call…

food items & MUCH MORE !!

2095

Lumber/Building Supplies

2118

BUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOTTOM PRICES!” 25X30 $4,577. 30X40 $6,990. 32X60 $10,800. 32X80 $16,900. 35X60 $12,990. 40X70 $13,500. 40X100 $23,800. 46X140 $35,600. OTHERS. Ends optional. Pioneer MANUFACTURERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422

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Baby Welcome Nancy - 604-275-4030 Community Welcome Joadey - 604-940-0177

BOXERS, CKC, show champion lines, 9 flashy brindle males, ready Nov 12, 604-987-0020

www.welcomewagon.ca

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FLAT FACED Persian/Exotic kittens. Call 604-277-7059. RAGDOLL & Russian Blue Kittens, 6 wks, 1st st & wormed. SL & BL pt. $250 up. 604-581-2544

DOBERMAN PUPS. Female/ Male. Tails/dew claws done. Blk/ tan. $1000-$1500. 604-607-7433 FILA/MASTIFF GUARD DOGS owners best friend. Intruders worst nightmare. all shots, $2000 each. ready now! 604-817-5957

Foster homes urgently req’d for rescued, abandoned & neglected dogs. Many breeds. www. abetterlifedogrescue.com

★CATS & KITTENS★ FOR ADOPTION ! 604-724-7652

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Dogs

4 PUG puppies. 3 Fawn- 1M, 2F. 1 Black M. Vet checked, dewormed, 1st shots. Ready to go Oct.11. $750. 778.389.6425

JENNY - Lab Ret/Kelpie X/large/ young/female. Loves hugs & toys, energetic, boisterous with other dogs. Wary of new strangers /situations & will fear bark, blooms with consistent handlers, a rural quiet home is best. Visit the dogs at Vancouver Animal Shelter 1280 Raymur Ave 604-871-6885.

Fun By The Numbers

One Call Does It All

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Here's How It Works:

★LIQUIDATION SALE★

Any Any Size Size Mattress Mattress $99, $99, Headboards Headboards $50,Nite $50,Nite Tables Tables $50, $50, Dressers Dressers $100,Sofa $100,Sofa Beds Beds $200, $200, Banquet Banquet Chairs Chairs $15, $15, Lamps $20, TV’s $30, Armoires $100, Drapes $30 Lamps $20, TV’s $30, Armoires $100, Drapes $30 Mini-bars Mini-bars $40 $40 ...and ...and much much more! more! 250 250 Terminal Terminal Ave Ave @ @ Main Main St, St, Vancouver Vancouver Hours: Mon to Fri 9-5 +Sat Hours: Mon to Fri 9-5 +Sat 10-2 10-2 Visit Visit ★ANIZCO ★ANIZCO ★Liquidators ★Liquidators

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Dogs

LOOKING FOR forever home. 3 Jack Russell pups, family raised, 1st shots, dew claws, de wormed, 2 M, 1 F, $500 604-721-8371 MAREMMA GUARD dog pups for sale. 3 males, 2 females. $375. phone 604-823-4797.

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Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must ﬁll each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can ﬁgure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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Metaphysical

LOVE! MONEY! LIFE! #1 Psychics! 1-877-478-4410 CreditCards/Deposit $3.19/min 18+ 1-900-783-3800 www.mysticalconnections.ca

YORKIE OR Yorkie X Maltese Toy size, local, 604-590-3727 www.puppiesfishcritters.com YORKSHIRE TERRIER, 7 mo, spayed, under 3 lbs fully grown, $1600, papers, 604-940-4485

Livestock/ Poultry

LAYING BROWN HENS. Started Pullets. Tame. Lay well. $9.50ea. Cloverdale. ★ 604 541-0007

3540

Pet Services

LUXURY PET HOTEL @ YVR airport because your pet deserves a vacation too! 604-238-Pets (7387)

Cares! Cats

SUDOKU

FREE FIREWOOD, very dry. You Pick up 604-274-4555

CHIHUAHUA PUPS, 8 wks, PB, F/M, ready to go. Vancouver. $580 obo. Call 604-325-2639 DOBERMAN PUPS. CKC Reg’d, males. 7 wks, health guar’d, $1300. (Sry) Call 604-589-7477

Like puzzles? Then you'll love Sudoku. This mind-bending puzzle will have you hooked from the moment you square off, so sharpen your pencil and put your Sudoku savvy to the test!

Recycler

Furniture

3508

Fun By The Numbers

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Richmond WHOLESALERS WAREHOUSE Moving & Clearance Sale Open to public Fri & Sat 11am - 5 pm 2300 Simpson Rd. Rmd, CASH ONLY $1items, gift items, electronics,

3535 BERNESE MOUNTAIN Dog puppies. European lines, vet checked,shots,dewormed,1yr health guarantee.$1200 604-823-0097

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2095

Garage Sale

Top Notch USED FURNITURE Just arrived from the PACIFIC PALISADES HOTEL

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2080

SUDOKU

Lumber/Building Supplies

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Financial Services

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5040

Business Opps/ Franchises

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Mortgages

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REAL ESTATE RENTALS 6020

6020-01

Real Estate Services

6005

★ RENT TO OWN! ★ If you have a small down payment, I have a nice home for you! Less then perfect credit OK. Call Kim 604-628-6598

6007

BUSINESSES FOR SALE

Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

Section 38 of theTrustee Act RSBC 1996, Chapter 464 NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others, having claims against the estate of MAHENDRA KUMAR aka ED KUMAR, who died on the 27th day of November, 2009, are hereby required to send them to the executor, Lakshmi Chand Maharaj, in care of the Delta Law Office at 4873 Delta Street, Delta, B.C. V4K 2T9, before the 5th of November, 2010, after which date the executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which she has notice. Delta Law Office

7010

Condos/ Townhouses

6008-08

Coquitlam

COQ/BBY, CORA Tower. Brand new, 1000+sf, 2 BR, 2bth, appls, Gym, Media, 2 sec prkg. Near SFU/skytrn. Dave 604-787-1413

6008-30

Surrey

6020

Houses - Sale

6020-01

Real Estate

To advertise call

604-630-3300

Any Price, Any Condition Any Location. No Fees! No Risk ! (604) 435-5555 OR (604) 786-4663

6505

uSELLaHOME.com

$99 can sell your home 574-5243 Delta Price Reduced studio condo, 19+ complex, pool, park, $99,900 597-8361 id4714 Harrison Hot Springs immaculate 1650sf 3br, 2ba rancher $389K 604-796-3531 id5222 Langley parklike acreage w/2 homes, 1 with suite, barn, $1,495,000 857-9093 id5238 Maple Ridge drastically reduced 4.9ac serviced vu acreage $440Kobo 722-3996id4694 Maple Ridge executive 2446sf 4br 3.5ba tnhse, fabulous view $423K 467-0275 id5226 Mission, Owner Retiring, profitable framing store & gallery $47,000 826-7993 id5176 Mission acreage secluded 2325sf 4br 3ba home 2.33 ac lot $589K 820-7222 id5225 New West updated new kit etc. 670sf 1br condo, pool $158,500 778-397-0508 id5230 Sry E Newton 1 acre lot with 2600sf 6br 2.5ba bungalow $479,900 778-549-2056 id5198 Sry Newton 1600sf 4br 2.5ba w/2nd 2br home in back, LUC lot, $479K 825-3280 id5231

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Apartments & Condos

2BDRM 2BATH, $1400, reno’d, faces courtyrd, grt location. n/s, n/p. avail Oct 15, 604-946-1951.

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6020-08

Coquitlam

6020-34

Surrey

Sat & Sun - 1pm-4pm 11710 - 98A Avenue, Surrey 3 BR + 2 BR bmnt ste, workshop, dbl gar, sundeck, patio. $449,800. Mel, RE/MAX 604-726-6358

6030

Lots & Acreage

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT, New Westminster. $75,000 in services paid! 33’ x 130’. No HST! $324,888. Call 604-726-0677.

6035

Mobile Homes

6508

#86 - 7850 King George Blvd, Sry. 2 BR. 55+ years old. 1 pet ok! $37,900. Lorraine Cauley, Royal Lepage North Star, 604-889-4874

6050

Out Of Town Property

ARIZONA BUILDING LOTS! Full acres & more! Guaranteed Financing! NO CREDIT CHECK! $0 Down, $0 Interest. Starting @ just $89/month USD! Close to Tucson Int’l Airport. FREE Recording at 1-800-631-8164 code 4040 or www.SunsitesLandRush.com

6052

Real Estate Investment

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Find it in the Real Estate Section. To advertise call 604-630-3300

Apt/Condos

1 BR luxury apt, Mandley, 9373 Hemlock Dr bldg 5, insuite w/d, d/w, $1150, immed 778-689-5554 2 BR large bright, # 4 & Garden City, Nov 1, prkg, 6 appls, pool, jacuzzi, $1450. 604-275-4898 $750 1 BR, $630 Bach, Bennett, Rmd Ctr Nr McDonalds, W/w, stv, frg, Lndry. 278-1218, 937-5427

DELTA WEST

4895-55B St, Ladner Bach, 1 & 2 BR, Available. Spacious suites, balconies, rent incls heat & hot water, prkg available. Refs. N/P.

CALL 604 946-1094 BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

Houses - Rent

4 BR rancher, 3bath, 2500sf, now laminate, nr Hugh Boyd School & Park, ns $2500, 604-828-2268 STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWN No Qualification - Low Down CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on 49x171’ lot, excellent investment property in heart of town..... $888/M VANCOUVER - 558 Taylor St, 1 bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME, nr GM Place & Costco…$1,288/M

Call (604)435-5555 or (604)786-4663

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6565

Office/Retail Rent

FOR LEASE

Office Space- 353sf in professional office bldg, 2nd flr, elevator & secure indoor prkg. 4840 Delta Street, Ladner. Ph: Gertie’s Cell 604-306-4563 or email: henneken@shaw.ca

RMD 2 BR, incl heat, h/water, 1 secure prkg, o/d pool, n/p $1100 Nov1 by Kwantlen 604-273-4785

6515

6565

Duplexes - Rent

NAIL TECH space avail in Skincare Spa, located #3 & Francis. lots of walk-in. Rent $500/mo. For info contact 604-241-9995

6590

Houses - Rent

1 RM. $500. Priv. bath & access. Dallyn nr. Cambie Rd. 778-297-6088

6595

6595-55

Richmond

Suites/Partial Houses

1 BR, NEW, full bath & kitch, Own entry, NP, NS, Clean & Bright. Incl util & Cable, $875, (604)781-8475

2 BR bsmt + office, 2300sf, Garden City & Saunders area, ns, np, $1200 incl’s cable, wd, now, 604-244-7706 cell 604-603-8961 2 BR grnd lvl, newer home @ 4th & Granville, np, ns, no ldry, refs, priv ent, $850 incl heat/ hydro, suit single, couple neg. 604-244-7862 #5 / Cambie 1 BR, private entry all appls, no ldry, np, walk to mall/ transit/school/rec ctr. NOW. Refs, $800 incl hydro. 604-765-3422

1 BR, Gilbert nr Rmd. Hosp. $600 for 2 or $550 for 1, incl cable, net, phone, avail now, 604-277-9747

RMD 2 br bsmt ste, #5 & Williams, nr schools, mall, bus. $900 incl, no wd, np, ns, Nov. 604-448-9357

QUIET, CLEAN, large furn’d rm, prkg, np suit mature working male $500 incl utils/net, 604-277-6002

RMD 2 BR suite, ns, np, nr #3 Rd, bus, Steveston, $950 incl util. ldry neg Avail immed. 604-506-6726

AUTOMOTIVE 9110

Collectibles & Classics

9125

Domestic

1999 CHRYSLER Intrepid. Not insured, Aircared until end of 2010. 210K, good body, needs brakes & mechanical work $800 OBO. 604-463-3254

Auto Miscellaneous

Smarter Buyer. Better Car.

Shared Accommodation

6602

Place Your Ad On-line at https://webads.van.net or call 604-630-3300

3BR NO.2@WILLIAMS, Nov1. Excellent condition, fireplace, radiant heating & nice backyard. Incl cable, internet, laundry & utilities $1600. Tel 604 272 5644.

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2008 DODGE Viper SRT-10. Receivership Sale: A “black beauty” with only 8000 km. Convertible. Invitation for Offers package available by calling Marty at 250-217-4817 or email at marty.eakins@hmpltd.com.

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