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Landlords using carrots to lure office tenants Richmond’s dismal vacancy rate highest in region by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Landlords are offering free rent and “generous” renovation allowances to lure tenants into empty office buildings in Richmond, where the vacancy rate is three times higher than Metro Vancouver’s. Avison Young, a commercial real estate agency, said in its year-end office market report that landlords will have to be competitive to retain and attract tenants in 2012, when office vacancy is unlikely to tighten. “Rental rates will likely remain stable as landlords work to maintain the current pricing environment, but they may offer significant inducements and incentives to close deals,” the report noted. Avison Young pegged Richmond’s office vacancy rate at 23.3 per cent at the end of 2011—the highest in Metro Vancouver. That compares to the region-wide rate of 7.4 per cent. Richmond’s rate did, however, make a gain in 2011, albeit a slight 1.3 per cent. Avison Young said most office developers are in “wait-and-see” mode in Richmond, but suggested the Vancouver Airport Authority could move on its plans this year for an 800,000 square foot business park on Sea Island. Meanwhile Staburn Property Group and Ledcor are waiting on a pre-lease commitment before building a planned 300,000 square foot office development at No. 6 Road and Steveston Highway, the agency noted. Ampar Ventures Ltd. also has tentative approval from the city to build a 12-storey office tower near the Oak Street Bridge, alongside two hotel towers. According to a year-end survey by Colliers International, Richmond’s office vacancy rate is 21.6 per cent—marginally better than the 21.9 per cent rate recorded near the start of last year. Colliers’ numbers are based on survey of 80 local office buildings with 10,000 square feet or more. Second highest in the region is Surrey, where 15.2 per cent of offices were empty, according to Colliers. Downtown Vancouver, with 3.5 per cent, has the lowest rate. Richmond’s industrial and retail markets are fairing much better. The local industrial market ended 2011 with a vacancy rate of 3.2 per cent—slightly better than Metro Vancouver’s 3.6 per cent. In the retail market, Colliers found Richmond’s vacancy rate among the lowest in the region. In a survey of eight food-anchored shopping centres with at least 50,000 square-feet, 1.9 per cent of the space was empty. Region-wide the figure was 2.7 per cent.

Matthew Hoekstra photo Bill Chu, ﬂanked by Hanson Lau (left) and Gim Wong (right), speaks to reporters Thursday morning at Hanson Travel on River Road.

Acknowledge history of Chinese, activists urge Canadians for Reconciliation calls press conference urging government to act by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Chinese community activists urged Premier Christy Clark Thursday to in-

clude a fair and accurate depiction of Chinese and First Nations people’s history in B.C. school curriculum. “The B.C. government has done nothing in acknowledging the contribution of the Chinese to the province,” said Hanson Lau, whose River Road travel agency hosted a morning press conference. “We’ll continue to press for that.” Canadians for Reconciliation, a group headed by Bill Chu, sent a letter last fall to Clark with the curriculum request, along with a demand for the govern-

ment to “officially acknowledge” the histories and contributions of Chinese and First Nations in B.C. The group, which made a similar call to former Liberal premier Gordon Campbell in 2009, is unsatisfied with the response from the premier’s office. Lau said without thoroughly acknowledging history—it could repeat itself, saying a new front of potential discrimination could centre on new immigrants from mainland China. See Page 6

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Revised noise and sound bylaws nearing adoption Council to give first three readings to new regulations by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter Richmond council is poised to pass new rules that will deal with future noise and sound complaints on Lulu Island. Only Coun. Chak Au–who was unavailable for comment—voted against the city staff recommendation that the city’s general purposes committee endorse the changes and urge council to give them ﬁrst, second and third reading next Monday. The changes would come into effect if council gives it fourth reading. While Riverwind resident Lisa Robinson said the new bylaw is an improvement, and should protect future families from potential new noise intrusions and conﬂicts between residential and business developments, its direct impact on her family’s situation will be a bit of deja vu. Robinson lives in a townhouse complex near the foot of No. 2 Road that’s next to a warehouse complex and tenant True World Foods. She and her neighbours have for more than two years had to live with round-the-clock noise that permeates their walls with a constant humming sound that disrupts sleep. The noise wasn’t a problem until True World Foods moved in, and installed a handful of roof-top compressors for its frozen seafood business. Despite the efforts of management from True World Foods,

which has spent tens of thousands of dollars to be a good neighbour and made changes aimed at reducing noise levels, the improvements have been marginal at best. If the new bylaw is adopted, Robinson said the noise True World Foods currently generates would be in violation of the noise bylaw. But technically, the company’s noise levels also violated the existing bylaw, however, due to a glitch relating to the interpretation of the bylaw, the company’s been allowed to continue to operate for more than two years, since the summer of 2009. But Robinson said expert noise readings taken from her son’s bedroom indicate 47 decibels of noise, which violates the existing 45 dB night time limit. Even when the noise bylaw changes up to 50 decibels, a change in the deﬁnition of the point of reception of the noise, and the inclusion of a deﬁnition of “tonal noise” means the readings outside her son’s bedroom should equal about 52 decibels. From what she’s been told, Robinson said the new noise rules will be enforced on a complaints basis. Following a public consultation phase in October and November of last year, when the public and local businesses were invited to speak to enforcement staff from Richmond Health, city staff and an acoustic expert, further amendments were made to the regulations. According to staff, the latest set of amendments will make the updated bylaw “technically sound, fair and consistent” in terms of its approach to the regulation of noise in the city.

Martin van den Hemel photo Justice Minister Shirley Bond unveiled a new crime prevention grant program using money from the province’s civil forfeiture program, which seized the helicopter, to her left, in the Kootenays for alleged cross-border cocaine smuggling.

Civil forfeiture program to give crime-prevention a boost $5.5 million in grants to be doled out courtesy of seized cars, homes, cash by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter

Some $5.5 million in grant money will be distributed in the next two months on crime-prevention programs courtesy of the type of criminals the program will target. Justice Minister Shirley Bond was at Richmond RCMP headquarters, where she announced the program as she stood in front of a helicopter that had allegedly been used in the Kootenays for low-altitude cross-border cocaine smuggling, and a 2004 Hummer, which

had been used to trafﬁc heroin in Victoria. “With civil forfeiture, bad guys lose twice,” Bond said. “Not only do they see the courts taking away tools and proceeds of unlawful activity, which cuts into their bottom line; they also see us use the proceeds to ﬁght and remediate crime in communities.” Applications for the funding are currently being accepted, with the funds to be paid out by March 31.

School board seeks input in planning district’s future by Martin van den Hemel Staff Reporter On the same day Statistics Canada released Census data collected in 2011 detailing the rate of Richmond’s population growth, the Richmond Board of Education announced it will be seeking public input as it plans for the city’s short- and long-term growth and the future of local schools. According to the data unveiled Wednesday, Richmond’s population reached 190,473 people last year, up 9.2 per cent compared to 2006. A further breakdown shows a few pockets of Richmond carried the bulk of the growth, including City Centre, which grew more than 17.7 per cent, and the West Cambie and South Arm neighbourhoods with growth between 11.8 and 17.7 per cent. Peter Liang, spokesperson for Statistics Canada, said getting an accurate tab on a city’s population is “critically important” in helping urban planners and decisionmakers to build infrastructure, housing, transport links and access to public services and to address the environment. The school district, meanwhile, is holding a pair of public meetings in East and West Richmond to collect

public feedback on how to handle upcoming residential development changes to the city. City population growth, and specifically in which neighbourhoods that will occur, will impact decisions surround new school construction, school replacement, school renovations, school closures, and the sale of surplus lands. The district hired Colliers International last fall to help guide the district in the crafting of its long range facility planning through a study. The elementary enrolment projections for Richmond in 2025 correlate closely with where Stats Canada figures show much of Richmond’s growth has been experienced over the past five years: City Centre, West Cambie and South Arm. Schools that are projected to exceed capacity by 2025 include Anderson, Brighouse, Cook, each expected to be over capacity by more than 200 students. Dramatic declines will be seen in the Diefenbaker and Errington neighbourhoods, the study indicates. Residents will be invited to discuss the school plan, and the board will share more information about the futures of Steveston secondary, which will be surplus to the district’s needs, the Old Mitchell elementary property, the District Works yard and options for

city centre schools. The Board of Education’s first meeting is being held on Wednesday, Feb. 15 from 7 to 9 p.m. at H.J. Cambie Secondary, 4151 Jacombs Rd. The second is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Steveston-London Secondary, 6600 Williams Rd., also from 7 to 9 p.m. A copy of the district’s plan is available at www.sd38. bc.ca. At first glance, the new census data varies significantly from numbers published by the City of Richmond and the Richmond School District, which pegged Richmond’s 2011 population at 199,000 and 197,500 respectively. Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said he’s not surprised by the discrepancy between Statistics Canada’s number, and the one utilized by the city, which is about 200,000 people. Brodie said he’s been told that there’s “always an undercount” by Statistics Canada and that adjustments will be done in the months to come, which should result in a figure closer to the one the city employs. Liang said getting accurate numbers are key, and he said Statistics Canada utilized every conceivable step to ensure Richmond’s largely immigrant population participated fully.

City grows by 9.2% Richmond’s population has grown 9.2 per cent over ﬁve years. Statistics Canada released its initial 2011 Census data on Wednesday, showing Richmond had a population of 190,473 last year. Richmond’s population in the 2006 Census was 174,461. Richmond has 71,170 private dwellings according to the 2011 Census. Metro Vancouver as a whole gained almost 200,000 residents to reach a new population of 2,313,328 – a 9.3-percent increase. B.C. gained seven per cent to 4.4 million.

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On the fourth ﬂoor of a downtown Richmond business tower, there’s the extraordinary, the bizarre and the legendary. Lining the walls is Japanese art—paintings, illustrations and chigiri-e works—and not a water cooler, photocopier or cubicle in sight. This is Rufus Lin Gallery, an art gallery showcasing strictly traditional Japanese artwork from Japanese artists. The gallery is open to the public, there’s no admission charge and none of the artwork is for sale. “This is a serious money-losing proposition. It’s bleeding red ink all over,” said the gallery’s namesake, Rufus Lin, with a smile. “But we feel we’re

Matthew Hoekstra photo Rufus Lin is the man behind the Rufus Lin Gallery, which exhibits only traditional forms of Japanese art.

doing something useful.” Lin, born in Singapore and a Richmond resident for the past dozen years, runs a patent translation business, largely serving Japanese clients. That, and his soft spot for art, cultivated a passion for Japanese art and the desire to share it with others.

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in a variety of styles—but all are based on Japanese themes and subjects. No abstract art here, neither will one ﬁnd works created in traditional European styles. Lin is an artist himself—a painter, author, composer, pianist and singer—and known to play the jazz clubs of Tokyo as part of a trio. He opened his Japanesestaffed gallery in 2009, a place quite unlike those of South Granville, where galleries showcase a limited number of artists with the intent of selling their works. Lin’s gallery is more akin to a public gallery, complete with a mission. “Our mission is to bring interesting works from Japan, give these guys a chance to have their overseas debut... and at the time give our local people a chance to come into contact with this kind of art, which is really hard to see unless you’re in Japan.” The 2,000-square-foot gallery boasts approximately 200 works in its permanent collection, and also displays work on loan. Collections on exhibition are displayed with descriptions providing viewers with context. Some artists seek out Lin directly, others are found, but all are keen to discover what Canadians think of their work, which Lin said exudes the Japanese value of respect and expresses “a uniquely Japanese sensibility.” “It’s very hard to talk about this in very concrete terms, but that’s the kind of interactions they have with each other in society, and this comes across in their work,” he said. “There’s a certain gentleness that comes across.” Rufus Lin Gallery, 5811 Cooney Rd. (Paciﬁc Business Centre), is open weekdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Call 604303-6330 for information.

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SunCentral pre-qualifies for federal contracts under pilot program by Matthew Hoekstra Staff Reporter Sunlighting technology from a Richmondbased firm is one of 36 innovations from Canadian companies selected for assistance under a federal program, announced Richmond MP Alice Wong’s office. SunCentral Inc. has prequalified for funding in the Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program, a $40-million pilot program now in its second round of selections. SunCentral’s technology harvests sunlight from building facades and channels it horizontally, deep into each floor, via hybrid light fixtures—reaching areas windows and skylights can’t. Under the federal program, SunCentral, which The Richmond Review featured in its Green Edition last October, may see its product tested in government operations and net feedback from participating departments. In a news release, SunCentral president and CEO Tony Formby said the company is honoured by the news. “The Canadian government plays a key role in accelerating the adoption of our technology and represents an ideal proving ground for our innovative green technology.” The government selected another Richmond company in its first round of selections. MDA Systems Inc. pre-qualified for funding for its automated motion imagery exploitation software tools, developed for surveillance and reconnaissance.

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EDITORIAL: New noise rules to test tolerance

t won’t take long for a new noise and sound bylaw that’s on the verge of being passed by city council, to be put to the test. In fact, residents of a townhouse complex near the foot of No. 2 Road, who have had to wait more than two years for change, will likely be the ﬁrst to issue a complaint before the ink has dried on the new bylaw. While some on council would like to see stricter noise limits applied, there is no questioning that the revisions are an improvement, thanks to some good work by city staff to respond to input from residents and businesses via a series of open houses last October and November. Since the residents of Riverwind have sounded their complaints, the issue has caught the attention of members of council, who no doubt will be more careful before permitting residential development in areas that border noisier neighbourhoods, such as lightindustrial and commercial zones. The new rules will work on a complaints basis,

Martin van den Hemel file photo Riverwind residents Lisa Robinson (left) Andrea Niosi and her four-year-old daughter Simone (being held by Rbosinson) have been fighting city hall for noise relief for more than two years.

which should be a relief to business owners worried that the city would be proactively hopping from neighbourhood to neighbourhood, looking for an infraction. Only when city hall hears a complaint will the process kick into gear. Which is good, accord-

ing to one councillor, who said the bulk of the complaints relate to the saga at Riverwind and the noisy Shark Club’s impact on the Caithcart neighbourhood near No. 4 Road and Bridgeport Road. With the new rules, however, comes the

expectations that the city will take action where it’s needed. There will be no grandfathering, and that could mean bad news for True World Foods, who really aren’t the bad guys in the Riverwind noise saga. They’ve tried their best to

comply, but were led astray by civic bureaucrats. But if the pricey new sound meters to be used by the city indicate a problem, the city will be obliged to enforce the new rules. Otherwise, the new regulations will be little more than hot air.

B.C. joins the liquid natural gas gold rush CIRCULATION MANAGER RACHAEL FINKELSTEIN, 604-247-3710 circulation@richmondreview.com CIRCULATION JR TUAZON, ROYA SARWARY, 604-247-3710 circulation@richmondreview.com

B.C. Views Tom Fletcher CREATIVE SERVICES MANAGER JAANA BJORK, 604-247-3716 jaana@richmondreview.com CREATIVE DEPARTMENT GABE MUNDSTOCK, 604-247-3718 gabe@richmondreview.com PETER PALMER, 604-247-3706 peter@richmondreview.com JAMES MARSHALL, 604-247-3701 james@richmondreview.com The Richmond Review is a member of the B.C. Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the council. Write (include documentation) within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org Published every Wednesday and Friday by Black Press Ltd.

he first thing to understand about the race to liquefied natural gas exports is how far back in the pack B.C. is starting. Canada has issued its ﬁrst two export licenses for LNG export projects near Kitimat, to sell the product of the vast Horn River and Montney shale gas deposits in northeastern B.C. One LNG plant has begun construction, the second is approved to proceed and a third is also proposed for the same region. Unlike the

proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline proposal, plants and associated pipelines have actually received all the necessary permits from our constipated federal-provincial environmental process. Australia has approved six LNG projects in the last two years, with a combined construction cost of $180 billion. Reuters reports that their $34 billion Ichthys project will vault Australia past the Middle Eastern kingdom of Qatar into ﬁrst place among global LNG exporters, assuming it is built by 2017. Top producing countries are Qatar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nigeria and Algeria. The second thing B.C. taxpayers need to know is that there is no other practical choice here. Huge shale gas developments around North America have meant B.C.’s days of making a tidy sum selling gas to the U.S. are coming to an end. Natural gas replaced forest products some years ago as B.C.’s top commodity revenue stream,

helping to keep the lights on in B.C. schools and hospitals. But the domestic price is down for the long term and the U.S. has plenty of its own gas now. The third thing to know is that there is misinformation about shale gas and “fracking.” Shaky videos show someone touching a match to water that has had gas bubbled through it, to artificially promote the idea that hydraulic fracturing of shale deposits contaminates groundwater. This and some scientifically illiterate media reports are all it takes to get a protest movement going these days. The fact that a kilometre or more of solid rock separates B.C. shale deposits from surface water sources is seldom mentioned. The major public health risk from B.C.’s natural gas boom is the escape of sour gas, which contains poisonous, heavier-than-air hydrogen sulfide. That’s been a problem for B.C.’s conventional gas industry for decades.

There are legitimate concerns about water use and chemical discharge from shale fracturing, and the B.C. government has scrambled to upgrade its regulations on that as well as sour gas. Premier Christy Clark has run to the front of the LNG parade, trying to convey the notion that multi-billion-dollar investments made years ago by Chinese, Japanese, U.S. and Korean corporations are somehow the result of her “jobs plan.” NDP energy critic John Horgan insists that the B.C. Utilities Commission oversee all this, so the B.C. Liberals don’t subsidize these giant transnational energy companies with cheap electricity and stick BC Hydro ratepayers with the bill. According to Horgan, the BCUC should also have lawyered away over the smart meter program for God knows how long, as analog meters become obsolete and Quebec and others

modernize their electricity grids without hand-wringing or exploitation of imaginary health threats. This is not a good time to dither. An LNG terminal is proposed for Portland, Oregon and there will be others. LNG plants need lots of electricity, and the B.C. Liberal government wants to market B.C. LNG as the “cleanest” in the world because it’s processed with minimal burning of gas for power generation. Will foreign buyers care about B.C.’s LNG production methods? Are B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets history? More on that in a future column. But wait, aren’t oil, power and aquaculture companies foreign funded? Certainly some are. The difference is, they create jobs. Professional protesters destroy them. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. He can be reached at tﬂetcher@blackpress.ca.

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Richmond Art Gallery is offering artists an opportunity to get inspired at an event Sunday, Feb. 12. “Let’s Make Stuff!” is a drop-in program for artists, crafters, hobbyists, entrepreneurs and people who just like to make stuff. The program offers a chance to try a new art technique and share ideas. Attendees are welcome to bring their new or continuing projects and work alongside fellow artists. The studio is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free for Richmond Art Gallery members, $5 dropin fee for non-members. Adults only. The program continues on the second Sunday of each month.

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BC JOBS PLAN: TECHNOLOGY Technology is a fast-growing sector of the B.C. economy. The industry is a magnet for highly educated professionals attracted to world-class high-tech clusters including the life-sciences, digital media and wireless, information and communications technology, ocean sciences and motion picture production. The average wage of $63,440 is more than 52% above the average for all jobs in British Columbia, which makes this sector even more attractive to job seekers. In 2009, the high-tech industry provided 84,000 jobs with a total salary bill that added up to $5.3 billion, up from $4 billion in 2007. The job growth will continue, with a projected 57,000 technology jobs opening by 2019, and an annual growth rate of 2.2%. British Columbia attracts global technology leaders, including Pixar, Disney, Boeing, MDA, Microsoft, Sierra Wireless, SAP, Dolby Canada, and Intel. These major technology companies look for a stable economy with a supply of experienced employees and a supportive government. British Columbia has both. It helps that the University of British Columbia is rated No. 1 in terms of technology licensing, an indicator of a high level of success and a culture that nurtures innovation. Who was it that said ‘necessity is the mother of invention’? The answer could be Alexander Fernandes, previously of Qimage. After his Burnaby plant was broken into, Fernandes invested in what was presented as the top of the line video surveillance equipment – which in reality didn’t produce enough clarity to identify the intruders the next time it happened. At that point, Fernandes realized he knew all about imaging and knew he could do much better. Fernandes sold his company, Qimage, for a very healthy $20 million and started a new company called Avigilon with just two employees. The objective of this new venture was to up the caliber of surveillance systems to the highest possible standard. Now seven years later Avigilon is considered an industry leader. This Metro Vancouver company has created the highest-resolution cameras in the industry, backed up by cutting-edge software, using the provincial government’s small business venture capital programs to raise nearly $7 million to help fund research and development. To say this company is a huge success is putting it mildly. Avigilon has more than 10,000 systems installed in over 80 countries around the world, including schools, sporting venues, car dealerships, malls, trains and airports. A direct beneﬁt is the 150 jobs created, with 75 of those located here in the Lower Mainland, plus a sales force scattered around the world selling Avigilon systems as fast as the Richmond plant can produce them. And they are not ﬁnished yet. The company is expanding fast, hiring an average of three or four people a month and attending university career fairs to attract top talent. The future is very bright for this company whose principal turned a problem into an idea and then into a very successful company. A healthy high-tech sector also attracts investors who are impressed by the industry’s performance. Revenues have more than tripled in the decade leading up to 2007, and were up another 4.4% by 2009, to $18.9 billion. Currently, investors receive a 30% refundable tax credit,

supporting up to $100 million in investment every year. The provincial government, seeing the role they can play in this fast growing sector, will increase the value of this program by $3 million, allowing more individuals known as ‘angel investors’ to put their own capital directly into eligible small business, and to offer strategic expertise. B.C. firms attracted more than 19% of Canada’s venture capital investments in 2010, with B.C. the top province in life sciences venture capital investments. High technology wears many hats. The BC Cancer Agency is a world leader in cancer research, and B.C. is North America’s third-largest centre for film and TV production, averaging $1.2 billion in spending per year, 80% of which is foreign money. The global entertainment and media industry is expected to grow by five per cent a year to 2014, when it will hit $1.7 trillion. B.C. is well positioned to take advantage of this growth. The high-technology industry is not an island. This sector supports B.C.’s entire economy by helping other industries become more innovative, productive and globally competitive. Digital media and interactive gaming technologies are being used in education, agriculture, mining and health care. Other impacts are more global. With an estimated 5.3 billion mobile phone subscribers worldwide – India and China added 300 million subscribers in 2010 alone – the demand for digital, wireless and screen-based entertainment is immense. These two countries, India and China, are undergoing mass movements to urbanization, which also gives B.C. opportunities to offer them clean, efficient energy, waste reduction and health-care solutions. B.C. is perfectly aligned to supply a healthy portion of this demand in the coming years. Airplane sales around the world are expected to reach $US3.6 trillion over the next 20 years to replace aging planes and expand fleets, providing opportunities for our advanced manufacturing sector. Plus, as a climate change leader, we are at the forefront of renewable energy technology development. Finding new markets for our solar, wind, biomass and other technologies can help turn B.C. into a cleantech powerhouse. As Canada’s Pacific Gateway, B.C. is strategically located to reach growing global markets. In addition, B.C. is close to technology and entertainment hubs in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and Seattle. Under the BC Jobs Plan, the provincial government will work with the federal government to meet our workforce needs and expedite the immigration process for researchers and scientists in other parts of the world who want to bring their expertise to British Columbia. B.C.’s fast-tracked immigration process through the Provincial Nominee Program encourages firms to locate in B.C. so they can hire experienced business immigrants. The B.C. government’s focus on this sector, identified as one of the eight key sectors with the greatest opportunity to bring new dollars into our economy from our most important trading partners, helps nurture an industry that has immense potential to accelerate growth throughout the province.

arts & entertainment

Tribute concert planned for Wallace Leung 10th anniversary of conductor’s death to be commemorated Richmond violinist Kathy Chen will be among the performers in a special concert next Sunday from the Vancouver Academy of Music Symphony Orchestra. “Eternal Light” is a tribute concert commemorating the 10th anniversary of the death of Wallace Leung, a former conducting instructor with the Vancouver Academy of Music. Leung died at age 33 of complications from viral encephalitis. In his youth, Leung was a student of

Richmond music teacher Lorraine Grescoe. He later became Gateway Theatre’s music conductor. Chen, 16, is now in her third year performing with the orchestra, which is conducted by Leslie Dala. The concert will feature Beethoven, WALLACE Brahms, and LEUNG Estacio, and will celebrate Leung’s legacy. The concert is Sunday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Orpheum in Vancouver. Tickets, $6 to $10, at the door or at vancouveracademyofmusic.com.

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Music Encore Concert Society is presenting a piano recital Sunday with Italian pianist Sergio Marchegiani. The Feb. 12 concert is from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Vancouver International School of Music, 7911 Alderbridge Way. Marchegiani performed his ﬁrst solo recital at age 10. After winning several prizes in national and international piano competitions, Marchegiani began a series of concerts throughout Italy. That catapulted him on tours around the world, including a performance at Carnegie Hall in New York. Tickets are $15 for students and seniors and $20 for adults. Call 604-241-2434 for more information.

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It’s time once again for cupid to aim his bow at lovers everywhere. At Blundell Centre we make it easy to express yourself with a variety of unique gifts.

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Follow the star to At Blundell Centre we make it easy to express yourself.

Sealed with a (X) People often use the symbol “X” to represent a kiss at the end of a love note or card but don’t understand how this letter came to be associated with the meaning of a kiss. It is believed the custom dates back to when the majority of the public was illiterate. The X or a “cross” was used as one would use their signature today, to mark a person’s word to abide by a contract or agreement from a Christian perspective. The X was often then kissed as a further symbol of honesty. Eventually, the X itself came to represent a kiss and no longer just a signature. Why the letter “O” came to represent a hug is not as widely understood. Some say that it is because an O is a shape of hugging arms.

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Valentine’s Day by the numbers 190 million: The number of greeting cards exchanged for the holiday. Valentine’s Day comes in second to Christmas for the most number of greeting cards sent.

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73:

The percentage of men who give bouquet gifts.

144:

The number of years the chocolate box has been around. The first Valentine’s Day box of chocolates was created and introduced by Richard Cadbury in 1868.

72:

The percentage of Canadians who plan to give something on Valentine’s Day.

The percentage of pet owners who will buy a gift for their pet.

The ranking given to teachers in terms of most Valentine’s Day cards received. Numbers 2 and 3 belong to children and mothers.

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The percentage of workers who have dated someone at work.

15:

The percentage of women who send themselves flowers on this day.

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Touchstone’s executive director Michael McCoy at last week’s launch.

Touchstone Family Association has launched its second annual Eating Together Campaign, featuring the big wrap up event in Steveston. According to Touchstone Family Association, research has shown that families who regularly eat together stay together and have fewer problems. “If we have healthy families, we have healthy communities,” Touchstone’s executive director Michael McCoy said. With this in mind, the association launched the Eating Together Campaign last year, which raised awareness of the benefits of families eating together. The campaign was a success and returns this year from Feb. 19 to 26. Activities includes community meals at various Richmond community centres and cooking classes conducted by restaurant chefs, among other events. The Eating Together Campaign will help raise funds for Touchstone’s Front Porch Project, which provides families in need with counselling services. “There’s very few acceptable barrier-free services for families,” McCoy said about Touchstone’s decision to start the Front Porch Project. “We believe it is much easier and much better and

much healthier to keep a family together than to try and put a family back together again.” Among this year’s Eating Together events are: •Touchstone will be offering four cooking classes from local chefs at the Garratt Wellness Centre. The fee is $15, with proceeds going to the Front Porch Project. Participating chefs are Ian Lai on Feb. 10, Kevin Turner on Feb. 20, Ken Iaci on Feb. 21 and Daryle Nagata on Feb. 23. •The Eating Together Kick-Off Breakfast takes place at Thompson Community Centre on Sunday, Feb. 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The pancake breakfast will be served by the Richmond Fire Fighters. •Chef Ian Lai will lead a class in the basics of making yeast and quick breads. A group meal of soup and bread rounds out this hands-on class. Feb. 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Terra Nova Park. •Cambie Community Centre hosts an Eating Together breakfast on Feb. 25, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. •The Eating Together wrap-up dinner takes place at Steveston Community Centre on Feb. 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information on Eating Together, see eatingtogether.ca.

Farmers market returns Feb. 19 The Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market returns Sunday, Feb. 19 inside the Gulf of Georgia Cannery. Markets are also scheduled from 10 a.m. to

3 p.m. on the following dates: March 4 and 18; April 1 and 15. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery national historic site is located at 12138 4th Ave. in Steveston.

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Aegis opens its doors in Steveston Dominion Lending Centres Aegis Mortgage Services is proud to announce it’s new Steveston office has recently opened it’s doors. Located in Steveston Landing (directly above Timothy’s Ice Cream shop) it’s situated in the heart of Steveston village. Their office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 to 5, and on weekends by appointment. The franchise is in the middle of a sweepstakes contest where one of their clients is guaranteed to walk away with a cash prize of $10,000. To earn an entry in the draw, you can do it one of two ways: 1) Get your mortgage through one of their brokers and you’ll receive an entry for the prize, or 2) Refer someone who gets their mortgage from one of the brokers , and both you and who you refer will receive an entry.

The contest runs through the end of April with the cash prize being drawn in May. Contact them for further details. Aegis is very active in their charitable giving and proudly support the BC Children’s Hospital. With every mortgage that they fund they donate $100 of personal income to the foundation in support of the kids. The company has seven mortgage brokers that specialize in everything from residential mortgages, to commercial financing, to leasing. Aegis Mortgage Services Ltd. will be having an open house Saturday, February 25 from 1 pm to 4 pm, and they would like to invite you down to meet its brokers Travis Ashclarke, Jeremy Langdon, Sandra Lorenz, Tom MacDonald, Liz Reid, Jim Turpin, and Chad Oyhenart.

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Don Fennell photo Steveston-London guard Kingston Chung will have even less room in the playoffs, which tip off Monday.

“I think there’s a good chance of at least one upset in the first round.” Les Hamaguchi, coach of the Steveston-London girls’ team, says the old cliché about playoffs rings true—it really is a new season. “You’re hopefully healthy and playing your best,” he says. “And probably some players have got to step up. But it’s always an exciting time, regardless.” The boys’ playoff tournament tips off at 2:15 p.m. Monday at Steveston-London, with the first-place Sharks entertaining the eighthplace team—Hugh McRoberts Strikers. The girls’ tournament also tips off Monday, at McRoberts Secondary, with the first action at 2:30 p.m. The final will be played Thursday at 7:30 p.m. •More online at richmondreview. com.

Baseball BC awards Richmond City provincial Bantam AAA, Peewee AAA championships by Don Fennell Sports Editor Recognizing its great success hosting the 2010 Canadian Midget Girls’ Baseball Championships, and last summer the Mosquito AAA provincials, BC Minor Baseball is awarding Richmond City Baseball two more major tournaments this summer. Richmond will host both the Peewee AAA (11- and 12-year-olds) and Bantam AAA (13-14) provincial championships. The Peewee finals will be held Aug. 9-13 at Steveston Park, a week after the Bantam finals at Blundell Park Aug. 2-6. “We’re very happy to be getting two provincials,” said Warren Karsgaard, fields and facilities manager for the Richmond City Baseball Association. Karsgaard said last year’s Mosquito tournament at Steveston Park wasn’t only a success on the field, but also prompted many improvements to the facility. He expects similar improvements to be made at Blundell Park, but unfortunately that’s not likely until after the provincial Bantam tournament. “The city is planning to repair the right field, bringing it in line with the rest of the field which is sand cell,” he said. “Right

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18 new meet standards established last weekend. Oded Aminov of the Kajaks cleared the bar at 1.70 metres to top the ﬁeld in the men’s youth high jump event, while former Kajak Jessica Padrinao of Simon Fraser University placed third in the women’s high jump by clearing the bar at 1.50 metres. Meet director Doug Clement said, “this indoor track and ﬁeld competition is tangile proof of the legacy left by the 2010 Winter Olympic Games and by the foresight of (Richmond’s) mayor and council in creating this community jewel, the Richmond Olympic Oval.”

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Morningstar proud of its safety record When those who work on a construction site do not comply with the regulations imposed by WorkSafe BC, they are given a fine. Morningstar Homes decided that the funds should go to a good cause, and donated the $14,660 they collected last year to the GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre in Vancouver. “Safety is not something we take lightly at Morningstar, and (we) have incorporated policies and procedures into our daily practices to make the workplace a safe environment for all,” says Morningstar President Robert Morse. “We seek to ensure the safest workplace possible and do everything within our power to educate and facilitate safe working practices.” GF Strong is B.C.’s largest and most specialized centre for rehab. It serves people

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Situated beside creeks and sheltering trees, Headwaters in the Morgan Creek area of Surrey is a private, secluded enclave that almost reaches out and hugs you. With the creek on two sides, nature has done a superb job of creating a earthly paradise. “Nature does the job better than I ever could,” says Treegroup VicePresident of Sales and Marketing Rod Sopko. With Treegroup’s 20 years of experience building homes, South Surrey showed them it had a lot of potential to be an amazing place to live. With 13 different floorplans available, buyers at Headwaters won’t have any trouble finding the perfect condominium home to suit their needs. “There is something there for everybody,” Sopko says. The homes range from 651 to 1,279 square feet, in a variety of one-, two- and threebedroom plans. Inside, the kitchens and bathrooms are spectacular. With recessed pot lighting and beautiful shaker-style cabinetry in your choice of Rich Expresso Stain or Fresh Antique White, both the kitchen and master bathroom are calm and soothing. The kitchen backsplash is chic and modern, in either Cool Grey or Cloud White. Complemented by the white-speckled Brazilian granite countertops and island in your gourmet kitchen, dark laminate wood flooring is a true focal point throughout the main living areas.

“

There is something here for everybody,” says Treegroup Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Rod Sopko.

big feature at Headwaters, the on-site business centre is a selling point as well. With an Internet lounge, private offices available for meetings, a screening room and a conference room, your every business need will be taken care of. There is also a concierge available. There is also a lifestyle centre that features a fireside lounge, gourmet kitchen, screening room and a flexible lounge space. The third jewel in the Headwaters amenities crown is the fitness centre, which includes a fully equipped gym and the use of a personal trainer. If your New Years resolution to

lose those last 10 pounds is falling by the wayside, you will no longer have any excuse at Headwaters. If you feel like venturing off the property for a bit of recreation, there are several golf courses and athletic parks in the area. Shopping, restaurants and several schools are also just a short walk or drive away. Located on-site at 15428 31st Avenue, the show suite and sales centre is open daily from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Homes start at $256,500. For more information, visit headwatersclub.ca or call 604-535-1451.

Each home includes a workspace area that Treegroup calls a Personal Hub. This space, with a built-in desk complemented by frosted glass accent windows and recessed lighting, can be used for anything you want, from a home office to a leisure nook perfect for curling up on a rainy day. Buyers are already pleased with their purchase. “The homes at Headwaters offer stylish single-level living as well as amazing on-site amenities that allow easy work-from-home flexibility and a host of leisure opportunities,” says Craig Harrold, who was so impressed that he e-mailed 25 of his friends to tell them about it, Sopko says. While the location is definitely a

Martin Knowles photos

Stainless-steel appliances and chic granite countertops, above, are standard in every Headwaters home. With a cool colour scheme and modern ﬁxtures, left, the bathrooms are an ode to relaxation and peace, while the exterior architecture, top, is complemented by stunning surroundings.

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The quietest location in Panorama, Surrey.

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LAST 8 HOMES – FINAL CLEARANCE NET HST INCLUDED ON REMAINING HOMES The name says it all. International award-winning design, built adjacent to 80+ acre Byrne Creek eco preserve, steps to Taylor Park Elementary and a short walk to SkyTrain. 2011 Built Green Award winner for Most Energy Efﬁcient and Sustainable Community. Great one and two bedroom apartment homes still available – from $309,900*. Move in today!

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Check us out on Twitter, Facebook and adera.com. *Limitations apply. This is not an offering for sale. Sales by disclosure statement only. E & OE. Green Adera Projects Ltd. Adera Realty Corp. 2200 – 1055 Dunsmuir St., Vancouver V7X 1K8 604.684.8277

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Keri RyanFrasca Zhang

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AaronCheung Cheng Victor 604.767.3381 604.505.8838

Bruce Linda Muir MayLarkin Lau 604.328.3415 604.889.1397 604.812.7565

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Over 1,500sq.ft. veranda entry, crown with the 9ft. right address! showstopper mouldings, ceilings, 2 &A1/2 baths in every way and open most days. including soaker in ensuite. In a word — Pre-inspection report to qualifi ed spectacular! Call Tina 778.837.1144. buyers. Reduced 3.8 to $739,000! 10591 BLUNDELL, ACRES. 130ft. Wayne 604.290.2621 front footage with house. Long term blueberry & vegetable farm. Perfect #15 - 9339 Alberta Rd, Richmond for a private estate! Call Christos Two bedroom / 2-1/2 bathroom 604.561.9212. townhouse. 100 sq ft deck, parks and schools nearby… THECall PILLARS IN TSAWWASSEN $314,000! Enrique 778-998-3072 2 bdrm top floor condo over 850sq.ft. Very popular complex close to the Southpointe Academy private school, rec centre, shops & nature walks. Like new, beautifully #107Call - 4233 Bayview, Steveston finished! Richard Chan, 604.418.2996. One bedroom garden patio, end unit steel. 4702 46 Ave. granite/stainless Townhouse “Deerfield” #1-3051 Springfield Ladner Richmond Burnaby Richmond 778-998-3072 Call Enrique

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bedroom, sq ftupdated townhouse. 1Four bedroom suite, 1,449 recently 756 2-1/2 baths, side-by-side, garage. sq. ft. with laminate ﬂooring2-car & paint &Call move in ready. Call Victor Cheung May 604.812.7565. 604.505.8838.

3091 BROADWAY STREET, STEVESTON, $869,000 Fully renovated 3 bedroom & den, 1 block to Garry Point, 2 covered parking & RV space. In a word, Beautiful! Call Tina at 778.837.1144!

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GRAND OPENING ON NOW!

BUILDER’S ALERT!

VISIT OUR NEW DISCOVERY CENTRE

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O 9900 PINEWELL CRESCENT ASKING $1,188,000

• 75’ frontage • 7926 sq.ft. lot

O 9031 SAUNDERS ROAD ASKING $1,198,000

• 77’ frontage • 9018 sq.ft. lot

O 8500 MOWBRAY ROAD ASKING $1,588,888

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O 9680 SAUNDERS ROAD ASKING $1,198,000

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220 WELLINGTON CRES RICHMOND IT’S FREE! A FREEBIE? It’s true… read on! When you decide on the great little community of Burkeville, your decision gets you that old neighbourhood feeling. You get neighbours that say ‘hello’ and engage you in conversation and are there for you when you need them. You get kids playing road hockey, ﬁshing for tad poles and frogs, shooting hoops at the park and enjoying their own little school right down the street. What you’re getting is a place to call home and raise the family or enjoying the quiet for retirement. Don’t be fooled by the location. It’s the best in the Metro area. Quiet, and close to everything. This great 4 bedroom home is very nice and in move in condition and sits on a huge corner lot. Great for the family. And remember — it’s FREE. All you have to pay for is the huge 7,200 sq.ft. lot and the family-friendly community. Well worth it at $649,000! Come by Sunday from 2-4PM and see for yourself.

Sophisticated. Impeccable. Modern. Luxury and style come together at Alexandra Gate in the cultural heart of Richmond. Here you’ll be surrounded by the best dining, shopping and recreational venues in the city. Excellent schools and parks are also within walking distance. The central convenience is as enjoyable as the tranquility that exists within the state-of-the-art soundproofed homes and private landscaped gardens. Every detail has been thoughtfully planned by the award-winning developer to create premier residences of exceptional value, here at Alexandra Gate.

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priced from $388,800

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211 DOUGLAS CRESCENT RICHMOND $595,000 You’re not buying just a house here. You’re buying a cozy, yet roomy, home and a lifestyle — one that takes you back to an era of neighbours, friends and community. This great little 1,110sq.ft. 2 bedroom and den home offers a number of improvements both inside and out, including the kitchen and roof. The original ﬁr ﬂoors add to the charm and character too. If it’s entertaining you enjoy, or just need extra room for the kids or dog to roam, the big landscaped yard with the big sundeck are perfect. All of this is located in likely the best location in the Metro area. Easy access to transit and Canada Line as well as a skip over the bridge into Vancouver or the freeways to the south. Richmond’s best kept secret. Come home to Burkeville today.

DISCOVERY CENTRE: 9388 Cambie Rd, Richmond OPEN HOURS: 1- 5pm Daily (Except Friday)

Hurry in for the best unit selection!

SALES & MARKETING BY: Ask our Sales Team for full offer details. Some restrictions and exceptions may apply. This is currently not an offering for sale. Any such offering can only be made with a Disclosure Statement. E.&.O.E.

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COMING EVENTS

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 42

LOST AND FOUND

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

LOST: ladies diamond ring, 3 stones on gold band. Reward. PLEASE CALL (604)241-7955

CHILDREN 86 42

LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: CAT, small black with stiped tail, needs loving home, found beginning Jan. #4 & Williams. 604-304-8601

OBITUARIES

CHILDCARE WANTED

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER required for a 6year old child. F/T & live in. Wage is $9.50/hr. Secondary school or equivalent. req. 778-297-1310. DO YOU OFFER HOME SERVICES?

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OBITUARIES

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CATHY STANTON 1964 - 2012 It is with deep sadness that we share the unexpected and peaceful passing of Cathy Stanton on February 2nd 2012. She is lovingly survived by her mother Diane Edgar, father Michael Stanton, brother Dan and wife Brenda, nieces Natasha and Kara, brother Tim, nephew Christopher, nieces Izabella and Maia, aunts, uncles and cousins. Cathy was a beautiful vibrant spirit. She touched the lives of many people across the globe with her genuine caring, compassion and concern for the well-being of others. A funeral mass will take place on Wed. Feb 15, @ 11:00 am at St. Joseph the Worker Parish, 4451 Williams Road, Richmond BC. Following the Mass, a reception will be held to celebrate her life at the Richmond Funeral Home, 8420 Cambie Road, Richmond, BC. Please feel free to bring a memento or photo to share at this time. There will also be an open mic and signing book to share your memories and stories of Cathy. A special thanks to Dr. Vellani for his support and the ER/ICU staff at Richmond General Hospital. In lieu of ﬂowers, please consider an act of kindness to someone in need or a contribution to the MS Society or charity of your choice.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

Check out bcclassified.com’s Real Estate section in the 600’s.

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HUDD Transportation, a division of Damco Distribution Canada, Inc. requires experienced Class 1 Drivers to add to our fleet. • •

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Become a Psychiatric Nursetrain locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com

Local container hauling Yard or Hostler/shunt work for high velocity cross dock Various shifts - 7 days a week 2 years of Class 1 road experience preferred Clean driver’s abstract Knowledge of lower mainland and truck routes B Train experience preferred (but not required)

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Only candidates meeting minimum requirements will be contacted.

Damco is a global company delivering innovative logistics solutions to the Canadian market.

Use bcclassified.com - Employment Section 100’s Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do meaningful, fulfilling work? PLEA Community Services is looking for qualified applicants who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or on weekends for respite. Training, support and remuneration are provided. Funding is available for modifications to better equip your home. A child at risk is waiting for an open door.

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HELP WANTED All Sports Minded Individuals!!! $11 - $20/hr!

Like music and a team environment? No experience nec, no telemarketing, 10 openings available. Call Erica at 604-777-2195 An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for field and shop work. We require Cat Dozer/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780723-5051

1.800.462.4766

DELIVERY PERSONS

Recruit@BisonTransport.com www.bisondriving.com

YELLOW PAGES PHONE BOOKS Mature persons with car or truck to deliver Yellow Pages™ Telephone Directories in the Vancouver area.

Bison Transport is committed to Employment Equity and Diversity.

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EDUCATION

Mon.- Fri. 8 am - 4 pm

BECOME AN OPTICIAN IN ONLY 6 MONTHS Optical Dispensing is a high-growth industry with good pay and job security. Train for a “Career With Vision”. START YOUR OWN BUSINESS!!

HELP WANTED

WANTED: Trained Hairdressers, Male or Female for Salons in Grand Prairie, Alberta & area. 780-933-1236 HAIR 4 U Classifieds is your best location for information about new homes and apartments. Check out bcclassified.com listings in the 700’s.

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OPERATOR

If you’d like to join our team, fax your resume (driver’s abstract P and N prints) and ICBC accident proﬁle to: Human Resources 604-940-9319

• Work a Tuesday – Saturday schedule? • Work a Sunday – Thursday schedule? • Work a Monday – Friday night schedule? • Be home every second day/night? …or tell us what works for you! We can work with our available options to help create the position you have been waiting for – we are busy in the West! Get into the Driver’s seat with a recognized industry leader earning the income you deserve! Are you a quality Class 1 Driver or Owner Operator? Our Recruiters are ready to take your call!

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

MOULDER/GRINDER

We offer excellent wages and benefits and are an equal opportunity employer - $20.55 to start.

PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING Imperial Landing – Steveston, B.C. The Onni Group is constructing the ﬁnal phase of “The Village” at Imperial Landing, located at 4300 Bayview Street, which will include six low-rise mixed-use buildings. The existing zoning restricts commercial uses to those that are limited to the maritime industry including industrial and manufacturing. The Onni Group is contemplating revising the existing zoning to permit community-based commercial/retail uses. Date & Time: Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 5:30PM – 8:30PM • Brief presentation starting at 6:00PM Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 12:30PM – 2:30PM • Brief presentation starting at 1:00PM Location: Lord Byng Elementary School, Gymnasium 3711 Georgia Street, Richmond Contact: Brendan Yee at byee@onni.com or 604-637-8431. Visit our website www.waterfrontrezoning.com Please join us at the scheduled open houses listed above. We would like your feedback on what types of commercial/ retail uses you feel are appropriate for the community. Onni representatives and a third party facilitator will be on-hand to answer any questions regarding the proposal and to gather community feedback.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

DIRECT SALES REPRESENTATIVES. Canada’s premiere home automation and Security Company is NOW hiring AprilAugust. No experience necessary. Travel Required. E-mail resume: kkurtze@vivint.com Visit: www.vivint.ca

or call 604-513-1138

Kids and Adults Needed Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x week, Wednesdays and Fridays, right in your neighbourhood. Call our circulation department for information.

Call JR 604-247-3712 or email us at circulation@richmondreview.com Route Boundaries Number of Papers 14100174

4000 Blk Steveston Hwy (inc townhomes)

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14903064

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14201154

5000 blk Williams Rd

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2000blk River Rd, 2000 blk Westminster hwy

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5000 Blk Blundell Rd

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Cornerbrook Cres, St Brides Crt, Pl, St Vincents Crt, Pl

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Bayshore Home Health Is currently seeking a Registered Nurse with Pediatric experience to work with a child with complex care needs who has a tracheostomy and is ventilator dependant. Pediatric ICU experience an asset. If you are an experienced Pediatric RN, and interested in this opportunity, please send your resume and cover letter to:

pedsvancouver@ bayshore.ca or fax to 604-739-7435

TRADES, TECHNICAL

BC Company accepting resumeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for: Journeyman Sheet Metal, Plumbers, Gas B or A Fitters, Welders, Millwrights & 4th yr plumbers. Comprehensive package. Forward resumes, certifications with cover stating pay rate to: Box 694, C/O The Tribune, 188 - 1st Ave N, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y8. WELDER FABRICATOR ASSEMBLY LINE WORKERS A well established truck & trailer company has immediate openings for several experienced positions at their location in Surrey. These are permanent positions, wages are negotiable. Candidates who fulfill the requirement should: Fax resume 604-596-3106

164 160 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

TOKYO Joe in Richmond Looking for a F/T Kitchen Helper Permanent, $12/hr, 40hrs/wk evening & weekend shift Please mail your application to: #130-8211 Ackroyd Rd. Richmond, BC V6X 3K8

HELP WANTED

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HELP WANTED

Ad Control / Sales Support The Burnaby New Westminster NewsLeader has a part-time position for an Ad Controller/ Sales Support.The position requires an organized individual with an ability to multi-task in a fastpaced team environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills, knowledge of Microsoft and Excel applications and attention to detail are also requirements.

TRADES, TECHNICAL

ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER. Assembly, Quality Control, Inventory Management, Shipping and Receiving. Required: CAD, fit to lift heavy load. Contact humanresources@dynamixinc.com

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TRY A BCCLASSIFIED.COM CLASSIFIED AD. THEY ARE INEXPENSIVE AND THEY WORK HARD!

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WAREHOUSE

Warehouse Positions Adecco

Richmond

has immediate openings for warehouse positions including unloading, order picking, receiving, and shipping. All shifts available. These are long and short term temporary positions based in Richmond and Delta. Own vehicle and the ability to pass a criminal background check an asset. Call 604-273-8761

Apply today at: www.adecco.ca and work the next day or in some cases the same day!

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PERSONAL SERVICES

604-943-0106 257

DRYWALL

DRYWALL REPAIRS, CEILING TEXTURE SPRAYING. Small Job Specialist. Mike at (604)341-2681

260

ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203

ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING

MOVING & STORAGE

1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING. Real Professionals, Reasonable. Rates. Different From the Rest. 604-721-4555.

AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140 SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING A-TECH Services 604-230-3539 Running this ad for 8yrs

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

PAINT SPECIAL 3 rooms for $299, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

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PLUMBING

1ST CALL Plumbing, heating, gas, licensed, insured, bonded. Local, Prompt and Prof. 604-868-7062

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NEW & REPAIR. Bath & KItch, flrs, tiles, moulding, dry-wall, painting, plumbing, wiring. Job guaranteed. WCB ins. Patrick 778-863-7100.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

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SMALL JOB specialist, all repairs. Carpenty & flooring. Kit. & bthrooms a specialty. Dan 604-761-9717

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CALL MELVYN 604.274.4758 OR CELL: 604.839.4758

SELF STORAGE DEPOT CUSTOMER SERVICE COORDINATOR

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Plumbing * Heating * Electrical * Carpentry * Painting * Tiling

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Call George 778 886-3186

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

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JASONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S ROOFING All kinds of re-roofing & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

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Call Jas @ 604-726-6345 www.jjrooďŹ ng.ca

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Comee Hom to the Greens

Caroline To 604-812-8228 www.carolineto.com

SOUTH SURREY

RANCHERS FOR 50+

13-6111 No 1 Road • $519,000

NEW LISTING Polygon’s “Salisbury Lane” in popular Terra Nova. A quiet end unit (away from No 1 Rd), this stylish 1433 sq ft has an open layout featuring 9 ft ceilings, newer laminate ﬂooring, newer paint, insuite laundry, gas F/P + alarm system. With 3 bedrooms, 2 bath, den + family room it is perfect for young families. Amenities are shared with Mayﬂower (outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, exercise room, rec room). For those who love the outdoors, they will enjoy the miles of trails, the dyke and Terra Nova Park.... great for strolls, biking, and hiking. Great location with Spul’u’kwuks Elementary, Terra Nova Shopping Centre and transportation only minutes away.

211-5600 Andrews Road • $368,000

350 - 174 Street Sun-Sational Community where you can downsize with style and elegance. Rancher Style Townhomes offer carefree living. Open Daily Noon-4pm (Closed Tues/Wed) Call Sally Scott 604-619-4902 www.thegreensatdouglas.ca MacDonald Realty Olympic

NEW LISTING

Perfect 2 bedroom, 2 bath in The Lagoons in Steveston! In pristine condition, this cozy south facing unit looks out on to the beautifully landscaped green space and lagoon with fountain. Great for those looking to just move and who enjoy this historic neighbourhood. Just minutes from Steveston Village and London Landing enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding farmlands, the Fraser River and Garry Point Park. This well cared for complex has it’s own caretaker, lounge with pool table, kitchen and exercise facilities.

11351 Frigate Court • $725,000 Extensively renovated 3 bedroom in very sought after Steveston Cul-de-sac. Minutes from Steveston Community Center, Garry Point Park, Steveston Village, Westwind Elementary and McMath Secondary. Renovations include: new roof, new windows, kitchen, bathroom, designer paint inside & outside, ﬂooring, crown mouldings, baseboards and more! With a sunny west facing backyard it’s ideal for those who love to entertain or have pets. A great neighbourhood for those with young families!

138-8880 Jones Road • $267,000 Rarely available, west facing, garden level inside unit in Redonda! Extensively renovated with newer bathroom, hardwood ﬂooring, kitchen and stainless steel appliances. Perfect moved in condition! Entertain on the large patio and huge 15’ x 30’ sun drenched yard.... larger than some townhouses, it’s great for pets! Excellent central location steps from Blundell shopping center and just minutes from Richmond Center and the Canada Line. 356

RUBBISH REMOVAL

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477

PETS

Dble. yellow head Amazon parrot w/extra large cage. Exp. lrge bird keepers only.$1400. 604-823-6782. ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIES Male/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2400. Call 604-970-3807.

548

FURNITURE

Queen Pillow Top Mattress & Box • 720 Coil 2.5’’ Pillowtop • Brand New • 10 yr. warranty • Your Price $490 604.807.5864 The Mattress Guy

560

MISC. FOR SALE

GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well socialized, 1st shots & deworming included. Mission 604-820-4827.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

LAB cross puppies, vet checked, 1st shots, eager and social $350, 604-823-6739 afternoons/evenings.

REAL ESTATE

MINI SCHNAUZER pups. 1st shots, dewormed, tails docked, vet ✓ $800/ea. Call 604-657-2915. NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com POMERIAN Teacup loving babies, 1st shots, dewormed, dew claws done $650 + (604)581-2772 Samoyed Pups Champion Sired, Vet chk/ vac. $1200: 604-630-7788 www.summerhillsamoyeds.com

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

626

HOUSES FOR SALE

626

220.JUNK(5865)

509

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627

RICHMOND Ironwood. Reno’d 2 bdrm grnd lvl. $775/mo incl cable, utils. Mar 1st. N/S. N/P. Call: 604377-6665, 604-916-0462.

PETS 477

PETS

AMERICAN Terrier Pitbulls purebred. $1,000. negot. Vet ✔, 3 wks old. Reseve now. 604-217-2983 BEAGLE PUPS, tri colored, good looking, healthy, vet check $400. (604)796-3026. No Sunday calls BERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked with first shots and ready for new homes. $1,200. 778241-5504. Langley Cairn Terriers: shots/dewormed. Ready to go to good homes. over 20 yrs of referrals. 604-807-5204 or 604-592-5442/604-854-1978 CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866 CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977 CAVALIER King Charles Spaniels, vet checkd, vaccinated. Champion Sired. (604)630-7788

Furniture, Royal Albert China, Doulton Figures, Crystal, Long Case Brass faced Clock, Collection Coca Cola memorabilia. Lots more. View Sunday 1-5pm Monday from 10am Central Auction #313-20560 Langley Bypass (# 10 Hwy) (604)534-8322 www.centralauction.ca

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WE BUY HOMES BC The OLDER. The DIRTIER. The BETTER. Flexible Terms. Quick Closing. Call us First! 604.657.9422

533

FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure $160/13 yds or Well Rotted $180/10 yds. Free Delivery Richmond area. 604-856-8877

548

FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99 • Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings 100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

AUTO FINANCING

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

Autos • Trucks • Equipment Removal FREE TOWING 7 days/wk. We pay Up To $500 CA$H Rick Goodchild 604.551.9022

STEVESTON. Charming 1 bdrm house, freshly painted. Brand new carpets. 4 appls. Lrg backyd. Feb 1. $1,000. N/P. N/S. 604-616-7247.

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES Need A Vehicle! Guaranteed Auto Loan. Apply Now, 1.877.680.1231 www.UapplyUdrive.ca

641

TOWNHOUSES

ABBOTSFORD. TOWNHOUSE in 55+ complex. 1200 sf, 2 bdrm. 1.5 baths, large living room, oak kit, 2 decks. Small pet ok. Walk to shops. Quiet area. Moving ~ must sell. $184,000. 604-308-0451 8am-7pm.

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVE HOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.ca

Homelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS 706

APARTMENT/CONDO

RICHMOND

1 & 2 Bdrms Available Immediately Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & Kwantlen College. Rent includes heat and hot water.Sorry no pets.

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246

UNDER $100

DISHWASHER SEARS portable dishwasher $40. Phone (604)278-8545

HOMES WANTED

810

SUITES, LOWER

RICHMOND. 1 bdrm suite. $750 incl utils. No lndry. N/S. N/P. Suit 1 person. Avail now. 604-808-4297.

AUCTIONS ANTIQUE AUCTION Monday Feb 13th, 7pm

750

LAKEFRONT HOME TEN MILE LAKE QUESNEL BC. PROPERTYGUYS.COM #68177

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HOUSES FOR SALE

Visit our website: www.aptrentals.net STEVESTON. Beaut 2 bdrm, 2 bth, lrg balc, gas f/p, 5 new appls. Mar 1 N/S, N/P. $1450. 604-270-2509.

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classified ad in THREE BC REGIONS. 66 Newspapers with a combined circulation of 1,103,315! Call 604-575-5555 for details

715

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

RICHMOND spacious 3 bdrm upper lvl duplex, prk, lrg bckyrd,balconies, Feb.15. $1300incl util. Cls to Oak St Bridge. 604-319-5968 or 733-7994.

751

DreamCatcher Auto Loans “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

SUITES, UPPER

HAMILTON AREA, 3 bdrm. upper unit, 5 appls, gas F/P, nr. Walmart. $1400. Avail now. 604-241-7163.

1-800-910-6402

www.PreApproval.cc

RICHMOND. No 5/Cambie. Nice lg 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath. Nr shops/school. $1150. Also avail lg 1 bdrm lower suite, $680. Immed. 604-277-4194

752

818

TOWNHOUSES

3 BDRM Townhouse, Loft and Sunroom, 1.5 bath, Fireplace, Indoor Pool, Sauna, Within steps of Kingswood Elem, Ironwood and Bus Stop. Call 604-837-5086. Asking $1800/mth Avail. Feb 15

2006 IMPALA LS, all options, original owner. $5500 obo. Call 604581-0589.

RICHMOND

Briargate & Paddock Townhouses 2 Bedrm + Den & 3 Bedrms Available Private yard, carport or double garage. Located on No. 1 & Steveston, No. 3 & Steveston. Landscape and maintenance included.

CARS - DOMESTIC

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING convertible, silver, 84 k’s. auto. Mags. $6795/obo. (604)826-0519

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS 2003 CHEVY MALIBU, 110,000 km., auto, V6, Air Cared, good tires, $4300 obo (604)531-3251

845

SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

The Scrapper

Call 604-830-4002 or 604-830-8246 Website www.aptrentals.net RICHMOND QUEENSGATE GARDENS Conveniently Located Close to schools & public transportation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Appl’s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets. Professionally Managed by Colliers International Call 604-841-2665

TIME FOR A NEW CAR? See bcclassified.com’s Automotive Section in 800’s

SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars, trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pickup anywhere in BC, Min. 10. Toll Free Call:1.877.334.2288 AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Minimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673 #1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME 604.683.2200

2004 JEEP GRAND Cherokee Ltd. 4x4, auto, green, 126K, $8800 incl. tax. Call 604-538-4883

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TRUCKS & VANS

1992 PLEASURE-WAY Dodge van, 318 engine, 4 spd., no rust, many upgrades, mint cond. $20,900 obo (604)853-2427 1999 CHEVY VENTURE, white, auto, rebuilt trans, head gasket, new brakes, $2495. (604)826-0519 2004 F350 LARIAT CREW CAB, 4X4, long box, 180K, full load $15,500/obo. 604-812-1278

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This year the Nora Pickett Irish Dance Academy will have ﬁve dancers competing at the All-Ireland Irish Dance Championships. Three of the ﬁve are dancers from Richmond: Caitlin Bradley-Tse, Catalina Gillies and Jadyn McInnis-Thorpe. The very prestigious competition is taking place in Dublin, Ireland Feb. 11-18. Martin van den Hemel photo Travis Taylor, supervisor of the Boston Pizza restaurant on Ackroyd Road, is encouraging locals to purchase a heart-shaped pizza on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, as part of Richmond-headquartered chain’s charitable fundraising work. $1 from every hearty pizza and $2 from every paper heart sold goes to the Boston Pizza Foundation and its many charities.

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Royal Bank’s No. 3 and Williams branch, the RBC Foundation is making a $25,000 donation to Richmond Hospital. The donation will be used to help to fund the purchase of an urgently needed Mini Laparoscopy set that is particularly useful for small patients or for children. ABOVE: George Tsamis (Regional Vice President, South Vancouver Richmond Region RBC), Natalie Meixner, (President & CEO, Richmond Hospital Foundation), Bill Jaffe (Immediate Past Chair, Richmond Hospital Foundation) andVirginia Huang (branch manager, RBC).

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Kudos is a weekly feature showcasing announcements, achievements and good deeds happening around town. E-mail submissions to news@richmond review.com

Students at Richmond Jewish Day School heard a presentation on Wednesday by Ezra Ravins, mayor of Israel’s Arava Regional Council. The school was celebrating the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat, the New Year for the trees. Lauren Kramer photo

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