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Publisher's Note Welcome to the early spring issue of Steveston Insider! February starts out with a long weekend to mark Family Day. Chinese New Year on February 8 welcomes in the Year of the Monkey. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with gifts of chocolate, flowers, jewellery and dining with your sweetie in Steveston.

Steveston kids are counting down the days until their two-week spring break commences on March 11 and concludes after the Easter long weekend.

As usual, we share stories about local business owners. Read about Mia Boutique, a beautiful new bridal and formal dress shop that Ella Lau recently opened in the new building on the corner of Third Avenue and Bayview Street. Just walking into the store makes a girl feel excited.

When photographer Sandra Steier and I visited the following three businesses we noted how interesting it was to see what people in Steveston are up to during the day.

First we met Nicole Javadi Braaten, the sweet and charming owner of With Our Own Two Hands Preschool and Learning Centre. Next we headed over to the newest yoga studio in the village, With Our Own Little Hearts Yoga, which caters to pregnant women, moms and babies, moms and tots, preschoolers and teenagers. This new business is a partnership between Nicole Javadi Braaten and Belinda

Tkach, the owner of Perfect Hearts Yoga which offers almost every yoga style including Flow, Gentle Hatha, Hatha, Kundalini, Restorative and Yin yoga.

Spring is bringing not only blossoms but also new businesses to Steveston. The Charthouse Restaurant on Bayview Street is long gone and Catch Kitchen and Bar will soon be opening in that space. In the former location of Living Café, Urban Jamaica Restaurant is preparing to open.

A business shuffle is also taking place.

The new building at London Pier is almost complete and businesses such as Diplomat Bakery and World of Music will be moving across the street, while True Conditioning is moving from First Avenue to London Road, into the former home of Nirvana Organics.

Mardon Insurance is moving into the village on the corner of Chatham Street and Third Avenue. The Spotted Frog has moved into the ANAF Legion building and Menchie's Frozen Yogurt has moved into their former location. Nurse Next Door has relocated to central Richmond. The Cannery Café building and Nikka buildings have sold and we wait to see what unfolds.

It won’t be long until crocuses push up through the barren gardens and the days get longer. Savour the winter, as spring isn’t far off now (we have connections with the groundhog)!

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Mia Boutique:

A Dress Shop With a View Story by Sarah Gordon

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Situated on Bayview Street with a gorgeous view of fishing boats and the Gulf Islands, you will find one of Steveston’s newest businesses, Mia Boutique.

Ella Lau and her husband Philip Ma own the bridal and formal dress shop where you will find Lau assisting customers. Ma primarily works behind the scenes managing the finances.

Although the business only recently opened in Steveston, Lau operated Mia Boutique for 10 years in downtown Richmond.

Who is the namesake behind Mia Boutique?

Lau laughs when she explains the name came 6

to her on an airplane when she was seated next to a fellow who showed her a photo of his baby Mia. She loved the name, but what she found poignant was the photo also featured a dog that shared her name, Ella.

Later when she discovered the Italian word mia means “my” Lau thought it was a perfect fit for her shop.

Lau and her husband moved to Richmond in 1996 and her son was born the following year. After five years of being a stay at home mother she returned to work at a Richmond Centre clothing store. One day while walking along No. 3 Road she noticed a vacant storefront. With years of experience working in the fashion industry, she decided to quit her job and open her own boutique. Mia Boutique started out selling evening dresses and destination gowns and expanded to include wedding dresses.

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When she discovered the No. 3 Road block was slated for demolition it was time to find a new location. It was difficult to find an appropriate storefront in downtown Richmond and nothing caught her eye.

Then she heard about a new retail space in Steveston. She viewed the property last spring and immediately loved the sunlight streaming inside. She says, “It was love at sight when I saw this space.” In August 2015 Mia Boutique’s new home opened for business.

At Mia Boutique you will find everything from evening dresses to graduation, bridesmaid, mother of the bride dresses and of course, what the shop is best known for, wedding gowns.

She enjoys being part of some of life’s happiest moments including graduations, anniversaries and weddings and she feels privileged to hear some very sweet stories.

One story that stands out was a telephone call from a gentleman in search of five bridesmaids and three flower girl dresses all in the same colour. The wedding was

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that day and he needed to purchase them immediately. The last minute nature was due to an emergency and the seamstress had been

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unable to deliver the dresses. Miraculously, there was something on the rack in the correct sizes for the wedding party members.

Lau is happy to offer advice when choosing a dress although customers often have a clear idea of their favourite styles and fabrics. On the first round brides will often bring their mother to begin the search. Tip: Don’t bring too many people with you when you are first looking, as there will be too many comments and opinions. Lau says, “It is about you. Don’t try to please everyone else. The dress choice should be from your heart.”

With summer weddings on the horizon the shop is busiest during the winter months.

Plan ahead. It takes four to six months to order a wedding gown.

Check out the sale rack if you are looking for a wedding dress on short notice. Discontinued dresses are marked down and if you are lucky you may find your size.

What is on-trend for 2016? Expect dresses with a lot of attention to back details. Illusion 8

necklines are very popular. These sheer fabric overlays with embellishments add an extra level of glamour to a gown. Sleeves are also in style; it’s not all about the strapless dress anymore. Elegant higher necklines are very fashionable; imagine the classic elegance of Grace Kelly’s wedding dress.

Although a range of colours are trending ivory remains the most popular. Lau says clients are attracted to ivory lace and vintage champagne blush.

Some of the special lines Mia Boutique carries include Aire Barcelona by Rosa Clara, Stella York and White One Barcelona.

Veils balance the dress and come in classic cathedral length and shorter styles.

Alternatively, consider hair accessories such as tiaras, floral and feather hair combs, or crystal pins for a modern look.

Mia Boutique’s bridesmaid dresses are extremely versatile. Sophisticated short dresses work well for cocktail parties or a friend’s wedding. Long dresses are perfect for a cruise, formal night, gala or graduation.

When these dresses are ordered in white or ivory they work as a destination wedding dress at a price point under $300.

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Lau appreciates every day that she comes to work in her beautiful Steveston shop; it is such a contrast to her former location on busy No. 3 Road. She appreciates the sunsets, the kind people she has met and the constant “dog show” with people out for strolls along the waterfront. She concludes, “I am very blessed in this business.”

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With Our Own Two Hands Preschool: Learning Through Discovery and Play Story by Sarah Gordon

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What is it like to run a preschool in the middle of a business district?

Director Nicole Javadi Braaten says her school, With Our Own Two Hands Preschool and Learning Centre, could not be in a more perfect location. Nestled amongst shops, in the heart of a thriving family community, within close proximity to parks and the waterfront makes this the perfect home for her busy nature based preschool, which opened on Moncton Street in July 2011.

Braaten has always loved working with kids. She holds a psychology degree and worked for several years with the Vancouver School Board as a student support worker.

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pillars of the program in combination with a holistic approach to education through the practice of daily yoga, which helps to provide a calm environment and helps set children on a lifelong path of peace.

Parents have the option of enroling their preschooler in either a morning or afternoon class. The flexible program allows for part-time or full-time attendance.

Each day of the week offers exciting opportunities ranging from instruction in yoga, science, math, music and movement, art, dance, languages (French, Japanese and Mandarin are all taught). Children learn the alphabet, how to write and other important academic skills in preparation for kindergarten.

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Learning to socialize is another important skill that is nurtured. Time is spent each day interacting with one another at table groups and at circle and snack time.

Being situated in such a walkable community allows for plenty of fun field trips to local businesses. Classes have visited the vet, naturopath and fishermen at Fisherman’s Wharf. Students learn about nature first hand by observing eagles, swans, birds and fish.

Local parks offer opportunities to play, fly a kite and dig in the sand.

Some of the best moments have included spontaneous walks up to the river to watch an early winter sunset. During the warmer months students spend much of their time outdoors.

In addition, relationships have formed with neighbouring merchants such as The Candy Dish that provides leftover boxes for crafts.

“It is our hope that children will learn from a young age to become aware of their impact on the environment and develop a closeness to and respect for nature and life.”

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What does Braaten find most rewarding about her profession? She remarks, “Clouds, flowers… you can forget how wonderful and amazing these things are that can be taken for granted. I take pleasure in the awe that children show. They are at an age when everything is so exciting and it is amazing to be part of that experience.”

With Our Own Two Hands observes the same calendar year as the school system. During

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Digging in soil, getting dirty, planting seeds and finding unexpected surprises such as worms is a recipe for childhood bliss.

July and August an outdoor-based summer program is offered. Registration is separate from the preschool program and is open to all preschool age children.

During these sun-filled months each day presents a new adventure. Activities range from pirate treasure hunts to yoga at the beach, day “camping” with tents at Garry Point Park and bicycle safety days.

Occasionally Braaten brings her 18-month-old son Atlas to work. The preschoolers adore him and his visits help reinforce the program’s focus on empathy.

What feedback does Braaten and her team of teachers most enjoy hearing?

To hear children say they have had such a great day and they don’t want to go home ranks high on the list. Sweet and endearing comments are also a perk.

A huge payoff is hearing parents say their child has come out of his/her shell, has connected with nature, and how the preschool has changed their lives.

Braaten’s passion for teaching is as contagious as the energy of the preschoolers.

She concludes, with excitement in her voice, “We will be getting chicks at the school this spring!” Her enthusiasm makes you wish you were a child again, or had a preschool age child to enrol in With Our Own Two Hands Preschool.

At home Braaten has a real green thumb and grows everything from quinoa to blueberries.

She is an advocate of organic food and feels the school is fortunate to have its own garden where children learn to grow their own flowers, fruits, herbs, and vegetables.

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Congratulations to the 2015 winners of the Festival of Trees that were on display in the Cannery for the month of December. Guest judges from the Richmond Food Bank, Richmond Chamber of Commerce and the City of Richmond, were invited to select the “Judges’ Choice.” Votes made by visitors to the Cannery were also tallied for the winner of the “People’s Choice.” The winners are: Judges’ Choice = “Happier Aging” by Nurse Next Door People’s Choice = “Tram Tree” by Steveston Interurban Tram Hosted by Steveston Merchants Association and Gulf of Georgia Cannery.

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Yoga For All:

Two Businesses Cross-Pollinate For a Healthier Steveston Story by Sarah Gordon

Photos by Sandra Steier

Perfect Hearts Yoga The stories behind how people decide to open a business are often fascinating and in the case of Belinda Tkach, owner of Perfect Hearts Yoga, also inspiring.

In 2007 Tkach was hit by a car, which sent her flying across two lanes into oncoming traffic.

She landed on her face resulting in lost teeth and a shattered ankle. She spent the better part of two months on the couch followed by a few extra months wobbling about. Prior to the accident she had been a chef’s apprentice but when she tried returning to work she found it was too much for her ankle to handle.

With time on her hands, she took up yoga.

She explains, “Yoga helped me with my posttraumatic stress disorder which I suffered from as a result of the accident. It also helped me regain my strength. I fell in love with yoga.”

She was a graphic designer for 15 years and got tired of the nine to five lifestyle and sitting 30

in front of a computer every day. Looking for a change, she took her yoga training in January 2009 while continuing at her job.

Tkach possesses an adventurous spirit. When her parents decided to build a house in Belize she went along to assist them and ended up staying for a year. It was during this time she opened her first yoga studio.

When she returned to Canada she knew she wanted to open another business. She heard through the grapevine that a Steveston yoga studio was for sale and seized the opportunity to purchase it. Perfect Hearts Yoga’s first location opened in January 2012. It is housed in a converted garage tucked behind Alegria Café on First Avenue in Steveston Village.

Her teaching style is light-hearted and eclectic. She invites students to challenge themselves with humour and compassion, and to find their own practice through awareness of body, breath and mind.

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Some people think to practice yoga you need to be able to bend yourself into the shape of a pretzel. Tkach says, “This is so far from the truth.

Yoga is for everybody and every body.”

She explains, “There are many different styles of yoga, some which are better suited for a particular season in our lives. There are many benefits to a regular yoga practice. It promotes a healthier lifestyle with both the physical side of things and the emotional.

Also, most people in a regular practice start to make healthier diet choices.”

The studio offers almost every style including Flow, Gentle Hatha, Hatha, Kundalini, Restorative and Yin yoga.

Students can practice the lengthy poses of Yin yoga to soothe the body's connective tissues, participate in energizing flow classes, or opt for a calming candlelit Hatha class.

Instructors cater to all experience levels and will guide students through modifications to give them the opportunity to ease up on a pose or allow them to go deeper.

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What does Tkach most love about her profession? She says, “I love yoga, of course, and I love the social aspect as well.

But I think the biggest thing I love is seeing changes in clients as they grow in their yoga practice. I have seen clients beat depression, posttraumatic stress disorder and insomnia.

I have a client who needed back surgery for years and after a year of doing yoga she didn’t need it any more. I have clients who have lost weight and gained self-esteem.

It’s wonderful to see how yoga positively changes people's lives.”

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With success comes growth. The busy Perfect Hearts Yoga studio can comfortably accommodate a class of 12 to 14 people.

With a slate of 13 teachers on staff the business was ripe for expansion. A second location opened at London Landing on No. 2 Road in August 2015.

Tkach says, “It was time to move forward.

Our village location was full with a waiting list for most classes. The London Landing Studio also has a small retail store to which we are slowly adding merchandise. Clients are able to attend classes at both studios with their passes. As we get busier and the London Landing location grows we will add more classes. We currently offer approximately 40 classes a week.”

With Our Own Little Hearts Yoga Enter Nicole Javadi Braaten, the owner of With Our Own Two Hands Preschool. In addition to running her own business she is also a certified yoga instructor. Trained in prenatal, postnatal and kids yoga, she teaches part-time at Perfect Hearts Yoga.

Tkach says, “I had always wanted to create “Little Hearts Yoga” and although we had a few kids’ classes I just never found the time to get it together. Nicole was a teacher in one of my adult classes and knew this was one of my goals.”

moms and tots, preschool age children and teenagers. There is even a family yoga class offered. Family members are invited to come and enjoy partner poses and sun salutations.

The prenatal class teaches gentle postures, breath work, and meditation to cultivate flexibility, calm and confidence in preparation for labour and childbirth. Yoga during pregnancy helps to create optimum conditions of health and awareness.

Braaten approached Tkach to see if she would be interested in joining forces.

Tkach explains, “It seemed like a perfect fit as she owns the preschool and I own the yoga studio. As co-owners we have a little less pressure and can still keep a good focus on our other businesses.”

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The Little Seedlings class (ages 3 to 6) participates in games, songs, fun poses, animal adventures, dancing, and imaginative play. The mom and baby class is designed to give new moms a beautiful bonding experience with their baby while increasing activity and vitality.

Braaten says, ”With Our Own Little Hearts Yoga is a place to connect and build community, socialize and make friends.”

Perfect Hearts Yoga 12151 First Avenue (behind Alegria Cafe) Second Location: 160-13020 No. 2 Road Richmond BC V7E 2G1 Telephone 604-285-9642 www.perfectheartsyoga.com With Our Own Little Hearts Yoga 12151 First Ave (behind Alegria Cafe) Richmond BC V7E 3L9 Telephone 604-285-9642 www.withourownlittlehearts.com

With Our Own Little Hearts classes are held at the Perfect Hearts Steveston village studio.

In addition, some of the existing Perfect Hearts Yoga adult classes continue to be taught at this space.

With the combined creative forces of Tkach and Braaten, Steveston now has yoga for all.

Perhaps 2016 will be the year you discover the benefits of yoga – from prenatal to seniors, Perfect Hearts Yoga and With Our Own Little Hearts Yoga have you covered.

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FOOD | DRINK

Cafes | Restaurants

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Alegria Cafe 12151 First Ave 604-274-1215 Adorabelle Tea Room 12051 Third Ave 604-241-1947 adorabelletearoom.com B & P Ice Cream & Coffee 100-12220 Second Ave 604-325-9837 Bean & Beyond Cafe Bistro 12420 No. 1 Rd 604-277-2687 beanandbeyond.com Blenz Coffee 105-3900 Bayview St 604-272-0777 blenz.com

Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant (ad p. 3) 140-3866 Bayview St 604-275-7811 bluecanoerestaurant.com Buck & Ear Bar & Grill 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511 Caesars Bar & Grill 3880 Steveston Hwy 604-274-1268 caesarsgrill.com New! Catch Kitchen & Bar 200-3866 Bayview St 604-284-1222 catchkitchen.com Cimona Cafe 210-3791 Bayview St 604-275-3753 cimona.com Dairy Queen 3900 Steveston Hwy 604-277-0646 dairyqueen.com Dave’s Fish & Chips 3460 Moncton St 604-271-7555 davesfishandchips.com

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Domino's Pizza 120-9471 No. 2 Rd 604-275-1133 dominos.ca East on 1 Restaurant 12251 No. 1 Rd 778-297-1177 easton1.ca Fisherman's Kitchen 10-3891 Chatham St 604-285-0688 Fishermen Sushi 130-12480 No. 1 Rd 604-204-0023 fishermensushi.ca George’s Taverna 130-3760 Moncton St 604-275-5502 georgestaverna.com

Little Mexico Cantina (ad p. 17)

3131 Chatham St 604-272-5123 littlemexicocantina.com Mega Sushi 100-3131 Chatham St 604-447-0773 megasushi.ca

O’Hare's GastroPub (ad p. 19) 5031 Steveston Hwy 604-277-2305 ohares.pub

Ora Sushi

(ad p. 12) 120-3651 Moncton St 604-284-3880 orasushi.com

Gudrun Tasting Room 150-3500 Moncton St 604-272-1991 gudrun.ca

Paesano’s 250-12240 Second Ave 604-270-9252 paesanos.ca

Hog Shack 3900 Bayview St 604-272-7264 hogshack.ca

Pajo’s - Wharf (floating) 3500 Bayview St 604-272-1588 pajos.com

Ichiro Japanese 110-12011 Second Ave 604-277-1150 ichirojapaneserestaurant.ca

Pajo’s - Garry Point 12771 Seventh Ave 604-204-0767 pajos.com

John’s Pan Pizza 130-12420 No. 1 Rd 778-297-4404 johnspanpizza.com

Panago Pizza 103-6020 Steveston Hwy 604-310-0001 panago.com

Kari House 130-3900 Bayview St 604-275-5274 karihouse.com

Pat’s Galley 110-3900 Bayview St 604-277-1812

Kisamos Greek Taverna 3420 Moncton St 604-277-5626 Kove Kitchen 140-3900 Bayview St 604-628-2500 kovekitchen.com

PierSide Deli 115-3800 Bayview St 604-448-0071 Pizza Factory 120-12020 First Ave 604-233-7777 pizzafactoryrichmond.ca Rocanini Coffee Roasters 115-3900 Moncton St 604-284-5126 rocanini.com

FOOD | DRINK

Cafes | Restaurants ... con’t Steveston Village Vietnamese 120-12480 No. 1 Rd 604-370-3709 stevestonvietnamese.com

Shintaro Japanese 230-3791 Bayview St 604-284-5253 shintarosushi.ca

Subway 3-3740 Chatham St 604-274-8850 subway.com

Sockeye City Grill 108-3800 Bayview St 604-275-4347 sockeyecity.com

Tapenade Bistro 3711 Bayview St 604-275-5188 tapenade.ca

Starbucks Coffee 4011 Bayview St 604-204-0288 starbucks.ca

The Crab King 3540 Bayview St (floating) 604-448-8801 thecrabking.com

Steveston Coffee Company 110-3511 Moncton St 604-275-1983 stevestoncoffee.com

Timmy Kitchen 100-3791 Bayview St 604-275-1112 timmykitchen.com

Steveston Pizza Co. 100-3400 Moncton St 604-204-0777 stevestonpizza.com

The Steveston Hotel Cafe 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511

Steveston Seafood House 3951 Moncton St 604-271-5252 stevestonseafoodhouse.com

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Urban Jamaica Restaurant 240-12240 Second Ave Village Books & Coffee House 130-12031 First Ave 604-272-6601 Village Sushi Bar 150-13020 No. 2 Rd, 604-271-1067 Waves Coffee 12231 First Ave 604-448-9283 wavescoffee.ca Xyclo Vietnamese Cuisine 3804 Moncton St 604-275-1011 xyclovietnamesecuisine.ca

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Shady Island Seafood Bar 112-3800 Bayview St 604-275-6587 shadyislandseafood.com

Zee's Grilled Cheese 160-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-447-0420 zeesgrilledcheese.com

The Village Burgery 105-3800 Bayview St 604-275-6710

Liquor O’Hare’s Liquor Store (ad p. 19)

5031 Steveston Hwy 604-241-8513 ohares.pub

Steveston Hotel Liquor Store 12111 Third Ave 604-277-9511

Shady Island Liquor Store 112-3800 Bayview St 604-275-6587 shadyislandseafood.com

Specialty | Grocery 7-Eleven 10991 No. 1 Rd 604-271-1811 Bell’s Bake Shop 110-12211 First Ave 604-284-5152 bellsbakeshop.com Candy Dish 120-3911 Moncton St 604-277-6866

Dairy Queen 3900 Steveston Hwy 604-277-0646 dairyqueen.com Damien’s Belgian Waffles 2-3891 Chatham St 604-304-2884 damienswaffles.ca Diplomat Bakery 110-6111 London Rd 604-241-9134 diplomatbakery.com

D-Original Sausage Haus

(ad p. 17) 130-12000 First Ave 604-447-5545 doriginalsausagehaus.com Golden Apple Farm Market 4-3891 Chatham St 604-448-9918

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Heringers 190-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-274-6328 heringersmeats.com

Sanjay's Foods 200-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-241-9344 sanjaysfoods.ca

Steveston Pure Water 7-3740 Chatham St 604-272-8850 stevestonpurewater.ca

Mary’s British Home Store 4-3740 Chatham St 604-274-2261

Sinfully The Best

Sugar N Ice 115-3531 Bayview St 604-644-8599 sugarnice.ca

(ad p. 10) 13-3993 Chatham St 604-272-2655 sinfullythebest.com

Mary’s Italian Ice Cream 120-12240 Second Ave 604-277-8210 Opening Soon!

Menchie's Frozen Yogurt 110-12480 No. 1 Rd menchies.com Original Pure Water 115-3571 Chatham St 604-277-7873 originalpurewatershoppe.ca Outpost Mini Donut Company 110-12240 Second Ave 604-448-0005 outpostminidonutco.com

South Harbour Fish 159-12420 No 1 Rd 604-277-3008

Super Grocer & Pharmacy 12051 No. 1 Rd 604-271-2722 supergrocer.ca

Steveston Bakery 12231 No. 1 Rd 604-271-3656 stevestonbakery.com

The Sweet Spot 110-12000 First Ave 604-271-8865 thesweetspotbakery.ca

Steveston Fish Shoppe 100-3420 Moncton St 604-277-3135

Timothy’s Frozen Yogurt 104-3800 Bayview St and Timothy’s at Garry Point 120-12771 Seventh Ave 604-275-7547

Steveston Landing Fish 102-3800 Bayview St 604-275-4746

Romania Country Bread 3680 Moncton St 604-304-0170

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Attractions & Excursions Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site 5180 Westwater Dr 604-718-8050 richmond.ca/britannia Canadian West Coast Jin Hao Bait & Tackle 105-6111 London Rd 778-300-1793

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site (ad back page) 12138 Fourth Ave 604-664-9009 gulfofgeorgiacannery.org London Heritage Farm 6511 Dyke Rd 604-271-5220 londonfarm.ca

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Marine Adventure Centre Imperial Landing Wharf 604-831-7507 kaymarantours.com Stand Up Paddle Steveston 604-763-6296 standuppaddlesteveston.com Steveston Eco Tours 604-377-5964 stevestonecotours.com Steveston Farmers & Artisans Market Third Ave at Moncton sfam.ca Steveston Interurban Tram Building 4011 Moncton St 604-238-8081 richmond.ca/stevestontram

Steveston Outdoor Pool (closed for season) 4151 Moncton St 604-238-8030 richmond.ca Steveston Post Office, Museum & Visitor Centre 3811 Moncton St 604-271-6868 Post Office 604-271-8280 Info 604-718-8439 Museum tourismrichmond.com Steveston Seabreeze Adv. 12551 No 1 Rd, Bldg 43 604-272-7200 seabreezeadventures.ca Vancouver Whale Watch 210-12240 Second Ave 604-274-9565 vancouverwhalewatch.com

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Beauty, Hair, Spa, Tanning

Alen’s Golden Scissors 6-3740 Chatham St 604-274-4247 Allranel Day Spa 107-3531 Bayview St 604-273-6916 allranell.com Arrz 2 120-3571 Chatham St 604-272-0041 Ask Hair Studio Ltd 150-3900 Bayview St 604-241-8600 askhairstudio.com B & D Spa Inc. 240-3791 Bayview St 604-304-9005 bndspa.com Berenices Braid 130-12240 Second Ave 604-813-7174

Braen’s Cut 110-3400 Moncton St 604-370-1911 Earth, Wind and Spa 180-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-285-0767 earthwindspa.com

Goegan Spa (ad p. 5)

135-6231 London Rd 604-241-4556 goeganspa.com

Remark Hair Design 130-3591 Chatham St 604-271-4247 remarkhair.com

Hair by Lenny 115-3631 Chatham St 604-241-1755

Shay's Hair Studio 7-3891 Chatham St 604-277-8229 hairstylinginrichmondbc.ca

Lift Hair Shoppe 155-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-241-5593 lifthair.ca

Salon Juniper 110-3900 Moncton St 604-284-4188 salonjuniper.ca

Natalia’s Spa 125-3800 Chatham St 604-204-0333 nataliaspa.com

Perfectly Polished 5-3740 Chatham St 604-370-5585 Radiant Tanning Salon 110-3591 Chatham St 604-295-6410 radianttanning.com

Steveston Barbers 120-3880 Chatham St 604-277-7815 stevestonbarbers.com Steveston Nails 4-3891 Chatham St 604-284-5178

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A-Styles Hair Salon 130-3500 Moncton St 604-277-4883

Tao Day Spa 115-3900 Bayview St 604-277-9821 taodayspa.com

Raintree Day Spa 125-13020 No. 2 Rd 604-274-4426 raintreedayspa.com Rebecca Nail Spa 12031 Second Ave 778-297-6587

Community Groups & Services ANAF Legion 284 105-11900 No. 1 Rd 604-277-7350 anaf284.org John Yap, MLA 115–4011 Bayview St 604-241-8452 johnyapmla.bc.ca

Steveston Community Centre and Public Library 4111 Moncton St 604-238-8080 richmond.ca/steveston Steveston Community Police 4371 Moncton St Non-emerg: 604-713-2323

Steveston Harbour Authority 12740 Trites Rd 604-272-5539 stevestonharbour.com Steveston No. 2 Firehall 11011 No. 2 Rd Non-Emerg 604-278-5131 richmond.ca

Dental Bayview Dental 170-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-277-2483 bayviewdental.ca

Chatham Dental Centre 211-3740 Chatham St 604-271-5622 chathamdental.ca

Chompers Family Dental 108-6033 London Rd 604-284-5005 chompersdental.com

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Dr. Gale D. Rocky 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-274-9988 stevestondentalcare.com

Harmony Dental Studio 3700 Moncton St 604-277-2223 harmonydentalstudio.com

Dr Rho Kee & Dr Sarah Harland 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-274-6121 stevestondentist.com

Moncton Dental

Steveston Smiles (ad p. 27) 3951 Steveston Hwy 604-277-1131 stevestonsmiles.com

(ad p. 18) 120-3511 Moncton St 604-277-3515 monctondental.com

Education (Private), Arts & Care for Kids 4Cats Arts Studio 110-12031 First Ave 778-297-4244 4cats.com/steveston

Pacific Rim Montessori 3720 Broadway St 604-726-8428 pacificrimmontessori.com

Steveston Learning Centre 125-6231 London Rd 778-323-2752 slcrichmond.ca

Arts and Music Daycare 4200 Annapolis Pl 604-271-4769

Sandcastle Park 8-3060 Chatham St 604-274-8380 sandcastlepark.ca

Steveston Music Centre 340-12211 First Ave 604-271-3545

Arts Connection 5 - 12491 No 2 Rd 604-241-0141 theartsconnection.org

South Central Montessori 110-6020 Steveston Hwy 77-889-0188 centralmontessori.ca

Burke Academy of Dance 200-3960 Chatham St 604-271-1271

St Joseph the Worker 4451 Williams Rd 604-277-1115 stjo.richmond.bc.ca

Generation Day Care 1-12320 Trites Rd 778-846-1334 Gingerbread House PPP 10451 Lassam St 604-204-1008 gingerbreadhousepreschool.org Outside the Box 118-6033 London Rd 778-960-2720 outside-the-box.buzz

Stars of Tomorrow 12191 First Ave 604-370-1221 sotel.ca Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton St 604-238-8080 richmond.ca/steveston

Tiny Tots Playhouse 604-285-6013 tinytotsplayhouse.com Tree House Early Learning Centre 100-5500 Andrew Rd 604-277-8224

With Our Own Two Hands (article p. 14-16) 3-3871 Moncton St 778-882-3165 withourowntwohands.ca

World of Music & Arts 120-6160 London Rd 604-809-5730 worldofmusicandarts.com

Steveston Japanese Language School 4111 Moncton St 604-274-4374 sjls.ca

Education - Public Schools Byng Elementary 3711 Georgia St 604-668-6649 byng.sd38.bc.ca

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Diefenbaker Elementary 4511 Hermitage Dr 604-668-6639 diefenbaker.sd38.bc.ca

Dixon Elementary 9331 Diamond Rd 604-668-6608 dixon.sd38.bc.ca

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Education - Public Schools ... con't McMath Secondary 4251 Garry St 604-718-4050 mcmath.sd38.bc.ca

Westwind Elementary 11371 Kingfisher Dr 604-668-6497 westwind.sd38.bc.ca

Hugh Boyd Secondary 9200 No. 1 Rd 604-668-6615 hughboyd.com

Steves Elementary 10111 Fourth Ave 604-668-6660 steves.sd38.bc.ca

Wowk Elementary 5380 Woodwards Rd 604-668-6198 wowk.sd38.bc.ca

McKinney Elementary 10451 Lassam Rd 604-668-6133 mckinney.sd38.bc.ca

Steveston-London Secondary 6600 Williams Rd 604-668-6668 slss.sd38.bc.ca

Financial Bryan & Tracy Johnstone FS Financial Strategies 110-3880 Chatham St Riverside Mortgage 604-241-8887 Group (ad p. 23) 118-6033 London Rd 604-274-9000 riversidemortgage.ca

Coast Capital 3960 Chatham St 604-517-7000 coastcapitalsavings.com Dominion Lending Centre Aegis Mortgage 201-3800 Bayview St 604-272-1784 chadoyhenart.ca Edward Jones 120-3671 Chatham St 604-231-7621 edwardjones.com Eidsvik & Associates 120-3631 Chatham St 604-278-5355 eidsvikassociates.com

fsfinancialstrategies.ca HollisWealth 100-3688 Chatham St 604-277-1835 holliswealth.com

M. Lazzari & Associates

(ad p. 17) 113-6033 London Rd 604-241-2891 lazzariassociates.ca Nielsen & Co. CGA 150-12000 First Ave 604-275-3244 RBC Royal Bank 3740 Moncton St 604-668-4355 rbc.com

Robel Income Tax Service (ad p. 12) 105-3631 Chatham St 604-241-7595 robeltax.com

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Homma Elementary 5100 Brunswick Dr 604-668-7844 homma.sd38.bc.ca

Robyn McLean RBC - Mortgage Specialist (ad p. 20)

778-997-5852 3740 Moncton St mortgage.rbc.com/ robyn.mclean

Seigneuret & Co. CPAs (ad p. 29) 210-3911 Moncton St 604-266-0212 seigneuret.com WealthSmart Inc. 3251 Chatham St 604-241-4357 wealthsmart.ca

Fitness & Sports Cartwheels Gymnastics 145-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-275-0020 cartwheels.ca

Fusion Fitness 310-12211 First Ave 604-275-1110 fusionfitnessstudio.com

Focus Pilates

Gemini Fitness Inc. 115-3800 Chatham St 604-304-9119

(ad p. 20) #210 - 3651 Moncton St 604-551-6593 focuspilates.ca

Perfect Hearts Yoga (article p. 30-32) 12151 First Ave and 160-13020 No. 2 Road 604-285-9642 perfectheartsyoga.com

Paradigm Shift Martial Arts 110-3760 Moncton St 778-297-7870 jointheparadigmshift.com

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Russel Sean Fitness (ad p. 27) 9-12491 No. 2 Rd 604-341-4288 russelseanfitness.com

Sirota’s Alchymy Martial Arts 110-12280 Trites Rd 604-244-8842 sirotasalchymy.com Steveston Judo stevestonjudo.com Steveston Karate Club uchiage-kai.com

The Pilates Group (ad p. 19) 200-3960 Chatham St 778-895-4148 thepilatesgroup.net

With Our Own Little Hearts Yoga (ad p. 29, article p. 32-33) 12151 First Ave 604-285-9642 withourownlittlehearts.com

New Location!

True Conditioning (ad p. 5) 120-6231 London Rd 604-763-6296 trueconditioning.com

Health | Medical 12th House Homeopathy 270-3580 Moncton St 604-271-4325 12th-househomeopathy.com

Life Labs 104-3811 Chatham Rd 604-271-1712 lifelabs.com

Steveston Acupuncture 290-3651 Moncton St 604-916-3833 stevestonacupuncture.ca

Angels There For You 106-12031 Second Ave 604-271-4427 atfy.ca

Living Health 103-6033 London Rd 604-277-0307 livinghealth.ca

Steveston Chiropractic 140-12000 First Ave 604-275-9776 stevestonchiropractic.com

Chatham Speech & Language 110-3671 Chatham St 604-271-7523 speechandlanguageservice.com

Momentum Wellness Centre 1-3891 Chatham St 604-370-2223 momentumwellnesscentre.com

Steveston Medical Group 204-3811 Chatham St 604-277-7166 mydoctor.ca

Dr. Cheryl Nagle 201-3811 Chatham St 604-274-6644

Pangaea Clinic 120-12011 Second Ave 604-275-0163 pannaturopathic.com

Steveston Village Physio 102-3811 Chatham St 604-241-0933 stevestonphysiotherapy.ca

Past Tense Massage Therapy 280-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-272-9995 pasttense.ca

Turning Point Wellness 110-3571 Chatham St 604-275-4641 turningpointwellnesscentre.com

Richmond Midwifery 120-3591 Chatham St 778-297-1678 richmondmidwiferychildbirthcare.com

Vision Plus 190-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-274-2020 visionplusbc.com

Empower Physiotherapy

(ad p. 19) 105-3800 Chatham St 604-370-1040 empowerphysio.ca

Healing River Acupuncture (ad p. 10)

105-3571 Chatham St 604-277-5550 healingriveracupuncture.ca Healthvue Medical Clinic 100-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-270-9833 healthvuemedical.com

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Satori Integrative Health Centre

(ad p. 18) 12004 No. 1 Rd 604-274-7224 satoriintegrativehealth.com

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Pets

Little Paws Animal Clinic 130-12011 Second Ave 604-241-7387 littlepawsvet.com

Sweet Paws Dog Grooming (ad p. 34)

105-3531 Bayview St 604-285-7425 sweetpaws.ca

Specialty Services Action Travel 204-3740 Chatham St 604-278-8286 www.actiontravel.ca

Oris Consulting Corp.

12235 No. 1 Rd 604-241-4657 orisconsulting.ca

Steveston Autobody 5-12320 Trites Rd 604-241-1727 stevestonauto.com

Doina's All Season Tailoring 210-12511 No. 1 Rd 604-278-2274 doinastailoring.com

Pacific Design Furniture 105-12417 No. 2 Rd 604-204-0700 pacificdesign.ca

Steveston Design & Tile 120-3400 Moncton St 604-285-1124 stevestondesignandtile.com

Brechin Maclean Photography 200-3580 Moncton St 604-277-5787 brechinmaclean.ca

Penta Builders Group

Steveston Marine Services 12200 First Ave 604-274-9825 stevestonmarineservices.com

Encorp Return-It 2-12320 Trites Rd 604-241-9177 return-it.ca

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130-3531 Bayview St 604-244-9594 pentabuilders.ca P. Fleming Law Office 230-3580 Moncton St 604-277-0177

Ignite Construction 6091 Dyke Rd 604-518-7788 ignitebuilds.com

S. D. Woodman Management 230-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-275-6777 sdwoodman.com

Jeffersons Dry Cleaners 110–3800 Chatham St 604-271-8223

Sandra Steier Photography

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Mardon Insurance (ad p. 29) 145-3900 Steveston Hwy New: 12011 Third Ave 604-274-9971 mardoninsurance.ca

(ad p. 47)

12211 First Ave, 3rd Flr 778-839-8355 sandrasteier.com Seppo’s Automotive 3611 Moncton St 604-204-0415

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Meow & Bark Avenue 3820 Moncton St 604-271-3647 meowandbarkavenue.ca

Doggy Six 130-12471 No. 2 Rd 604-271-2525 doggysixrichmond.ca

Steveston Real Estate RE/MAX Sean Lawson

(ad p. 21)

12235 No. 1 Rd 604-274-7326 stevestonrealestate.com Steveston Tattoo Company 110-12020 First Ave 604-284-5030 stevestontattooco.com Tammy Morin-Nakashima 209-3740 Chatham St 604-275-0070 richmondnotary.ca The Maple Residences 11900 No. 1 Rd 604-277-4519 themapleresidences.com

SHOP - RETAIL

Clothing | Shoes | Accessories Bare Basics Lingerie 3871 Moncton St 604-271-5330 barebasicslingerie.com

Jet-Lag Travel Fashion 110-12031 Second Ave 604-277-3331 jet-lagtravelfashion.com

Mia Boutique

(ad p. 10, article p. 6-9) 120-3531 Bayview St 604-279-8936 miaboutique.ca

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Steve’s Board & Apparel 150-12240 Second Ave 778-297-7422 stevesboardshop.com

Seas on Shore 150-12251 No. 1 Rd 604-271-5822 Stepin Out 3991 Moncton St 604-304-0602 stepinout.ca

Steveston Village Maternity 110-3911 Moncton St 778-297-7379 stevestonvillagematernity.com

Treasures Boutique 140-12240 Second Ave 604-275-7119 Violet Hill Boutique 108-12211 No. 1 Rd 604-274-3563 violethillclothing.ca

Decor & Gifts A Monkey Tree Emporium 3851 Moncton St 604-448-9234 amonkeytree.com

Lulu Island Designs 118-3800 Moncton St 604-275-0558

Beau Monde 117-3800 Bayview St 604-275-7969

Nikaido Gifts 150-3580 Moncton St 604-275-0262 nikaidogifts.com

Bliss

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(ad p. 5)

105-12231 First Ave 604-284-5212 blissgifts.net

(ad p. 13)

100-3580 Moncton St 604-271-1011 piecesinsteveston.ca

It’s Posh 3480 Moncton St 604-303-7990 itsposh.ca

Prickly Pear Garden Centre 12311 No. 1 Rd 604-241-4717 pricklypear.ca

Juvelisto 120-3500 Moncton St 604-241-7376 juvelisto.com London Farm Gift Shop 6511 Dyke Rd 604-271-5220 londonfarm.ca

Serendipity’s Backyard 120-12031 First Ave 604-275-1683 serendipitysbackyard.ca

Serenity Home Decor 170-3580 Moncton St 604-241-3055 serenityhomedecor.com Shooting Star Souvenir 119-3800 Bayview St 604-271-2717 The Cannery Store 12138 Fourth Ave 604-664-9006 gulfofgeorgiacannery.org The Fab Pad 3480 Moncton St 604-370-5560 thefabpad.com New Location!

The Spotted Frog 110-11900 No. 1 Rd 778-297-4663 thespottedfrog.ca

Thrift | Antiques | Consignment Bon Retour 3806 Moncton St 604-370-1951 bonretour.com Daisies Boutique 12131 First Ave 604-271-9402

Richmond Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store 3731 Chatham St 604-271-1551 richmondhospitalhealthcareauxiliary.ca

Pharmacy Super Grocer Pharmacy 12051 No. 1 Rd 604-274-7878 supergrocer.ca

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The Medicine Shoppe 11-3993 Chatham St 778-297-5777 medicineshoppesteveston.ca

Steveston General Store 101-12071 First Ave 604-272-5272 SOS Treasure Cottage 3800 Moncton St 604-274-8866 sosbc.org

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Pharmacy ... con't Steveston Pharmacy 101-3811 Chatham St 604-271-2820

Beat Merchant 160-12240 Second Ave 604-204-0044 beatmerchant.com

Rod’s Building Supplies 3471 Moncton St 604-277-1191 rodsbs.com

Village Bikes 3891 Moncton St 604-274-3865 village-bikes.ca

Benjamin Moore 150-6020 Steveston Hwy 604-271-2027 benjaminmoore.com

Splash Toy Shop 140-3580 Moncton St 604-241-0234 splashtoyshop.ca

Village Books & Coffee House 130-12031 First Ave 604-272-6601

Budget Appliances 3831 Moncton St 604-271-0666 budgetappliances.ca

Steveston Book Store 3760 Moncton St 604-274-3604

Specialty Stores

Crafts N' More 3471 Moncton St 604-272-3824

Steveston Bicycle & Mobility 3-3891 Chatham St 604-271-5544 kaymarantours.com

Laara’s Vacuums 3995 Moncton St 604-277-8487 laarasvacuums.com

Steveston Marine & Hardware 3560 Moncton St 604-277-7031 stevestonmarine.com

Phoenix Art Workshop 8-3891 Chatham St 604-448-1860 phoenixartworkshop.com

Steveston Winemakers 12115 First Ave 604-275-9463 stevestonwinemakers.com

Village Books Kids 12111 First Ave Wong's Greenhouse & Nursery 11140 No. 2 Rd 604-278-1028

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Pharmasave Steveston 105-12420 No. 1 Rd 604-232-0159 pharmasave.com

Wool & Wicker 120-12051 Second Ave 604-275-1239 woolandwicker.com

BUSINESS DIRECTORY - No storefront in Steveston AB-Tech Plumbing & Heating (ad p. 23)

nuHaus

604-241-4545 ab-tech.ca

(ad p. 35) 604-760-4294 nuhaus.ca

Angela's House Cleaning Services

Rachel Catherine Design

(ad p. 18) 778-882-2941

Eye Level Learning Centre Richmond North (ad p. 18)

8291 Ackroyd Road 604-285-3835 eyelevelrichmondnorth.com

Heidi’s Cookie Creations (ad p. 34) 604-270-2709 heidiscookiecreations.ca

Richmond Minor Hockey Association (ad p. 26) richmondminorhockey.com Seafair Minor Hockey Assn seafairhockey.com

(ad p. 20) 604-657-2413 rachelcatherinedesign.com

South Fraser Water Taxi 604-632-0923

RE/MAX Select Realty

Steveston Merchants Association

Karel Palla & Darryl Sjerven (ad p. 22) 604-329-1430 stevestonhouses-condos.com vancouversbestlistings.com Richmond Kigoos Steveston Outdoor Pool kigoos.com

(ad p. 28) exploresteveston.com

Steveston Rotary Club stevestonrotary.org Steveston Water Taxi 604-720-0841 stevestonwatertaxi.ca

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February 2016 Steveston Insider Calendar

Feb 2

Groundhog Day

Feb 6-8

Family Day at Britannia, 12-5pm, Britannia Shipyards

Feb 7 & 21

Cannery Farmers' Market, 10am-3pm (back page)

Feb 8

Chinese New Year (Year of the Monkey)

Feb 8

Family Day

Feb 8

Family Day at the Cannery

Feb 8

Family Day at Steveston Community Centre, 9am-5pm

Feb 8

Children's Arts Festival, 10am-4pm, Richmond Cultural Centre

Feb 14

Valentine's Day

Feb 19

Non-Instructional Day School District 38

Feb 20-21

Heritage Week: Britannia Shipyards, 12-5pm

Feb 24

Pink Shirt Day

Feb 27

Kid's Only Swap Meet, 10am-1pm, Steveston Community Centre

March 2016 Mar 6 & 20

Cannery Farmers' Market, 10am-3pm (back page)

Mar 7

Advertising deadline for Steveston Insider April issue (p. 4)

Mar 11-24

Spring Break School District 38

Mar 13

Daylight Saving Time starts

Mar 17

St. Patrick's Day

Mar 19

Earth Hour 8:30pm

Mar 20

First day of spring

Mar 25

Good Friday

Mar 26-27

Easter at the Cannery

Mar 27

Easter Sunday

Mar 28

Easter Monday

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