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The Gulf of Georgia Cannery is offering haunted tours of the cannery Saturday and Sunday.

Thrills and chills this weekend Konstantin Dimopoulos photo illustration Artist Konstantin Dimopoulos coloured trees blue in Melbourne, Australia for a public art installation in 2006.

Green space could go blue New art installation eyed for Garden City Community Park by Christine Lyon Staff Reporter A Richmond park could get a case of the blues next spring with the addition of a new public artwork. The Vancouver International Sculpture Biennale is proposing to install a temporary piece by Australian artist Konstantin Dimopoulos. Blue Trees would consist of 40 young trees coloured a brilliant ultramarine blue and arranged in a cluster at Garden City Community Park. The city would be responsible for acquiring the trees, each 10 to 12 feet tall, with their root balls in burlap sacks.

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The report says it would be easier to apply the colourant to unplanted trees, as opposed to existing trees, which would require the use of a ladder. The “performanceâ€? phase of the project would take one to two weeks, scheduled for late April to coincide with Earth Day, which is celebrated worldwide April 22. Fiss’s report notes the United Nations declared 2011 the International Year of Forests to raise awareness about the beneďŹ ts of forests. The recommended site is within the Garden City Community Park, adjacent to the new Alberta Road greenway and arboretum.

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Dimopoulos and volunteer assistants would then apply an “environmentally safe blue colourant� to the trunks and branches, according to a staff report by public art planner Eric Fiss. Richmond council’s parks committee endorsed the temporary exhibition Tuesday. An attachment to Fiss’s report says the ultramarine blue water-based colourant is biologically safe and has been used for more than 20 years on the turf at the Melbourne Cricket Ground without issue. The colourant uses two non-hazardous pigments, contains no vinyl acetate or acrylics, and the binder is cellulosic.

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Health officials roll out flu shot campaign Aboriginals and the dangerously obese now qualify for free flu shot by Todd Coyne Contributor With another flu season fast approaching, Richmond health clinics and pharmacies are once again offering the public a preventative shot in the arm to their health. This year’s flu immunization campaign includes two new groups who qualify for a free flu shot—all aboriginal peoples and the dangerously obese. “During last year’s pandemic, morbidly obese people were found to be at higher risk of serious illness from influenza, so we want to protect them in future flu seasons,” said Dr. Patricia Daly, Vancouver Coastal Health’s chief medical health officer in a news release. “Aboriginal people living on and off reserve have a higher prevalence of the chronic conditions that can increase the risk of serious illness from the flu, which is why they are now included among the eligible groups,” she added. Other groups eligible for the free flu vaccines include seniors 65 and older, residents of nursing homes and chronic care facilities, infants between the age of six months and

23 months, pregnant women in their third trimester, and children and adults with chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, lung disease, asthma, alcoholism and HIV/AIDS. Caregivers who administer to these groups and first responders are also eligible for a free flu shot this year. Healthy children and adults not eligible for the free vaccine can purchase the shot from any of a number of local clinics, pharmacies and some physicians for about $10 to $15. Nearly a dozen locations across Richmond are already offering the flu shots, including several local Shoppers Drug Marts and Save on Foods grocery stores. According to Vancouver Coastal Health, flu season begins in midDecember and typically continues until April. Vancouver Coastal Health spokeswoman Trudi Beutel said Wednesday that demand for the vaccines has been slow this year compared to last, but noted that last winter’s H1N1 flu scare sent people to the clinics in droves. “In Richmond, we’ve had 990 clients immunized so far and the majority are over 65, so that’s the group we’re seeing the most of right now,” she

Lance McCord photo Richmond health clinics and pharmacies are once again offering flu vaccines to the public.

said. “We’re getting lots of calls into the clinics about the flu shot, about dates available and that sort of thing, but so far attendance at the clinics

seems to be lower at this point in the campaign.” VCH immunization clinics across the province will remain open through

November. For times and locations of the nearest flu-shot clinic, residents are asked to check immunizebc.ca or call HealthLinkBC by dialling 811.

City ready for fowl fight as snow geese arrive City teams with YVR in an effort to discourage migratory birds from feeding in parks, school fields by Christine Lyon Staff Reporter Tens of thousands of snow geese have returned to the West Dyke on their annual migration journey, and this year, the city is ready for them. Staff announced Tuesday they have teamed with the Vancouver International Airport in their fight against waterfowl, four months after council approved a $100,000 battle plan allowing staff to use air pistols, lasers and military-grade lights to scare the birds away from parks and schoolyards. Staff reviewed YVR’s wildlife management plan and will work with the airport to manage both snow geese and widgeon populations this year. Where YVR is implementing measures, they will contact the city. “This allows the city to be prepared and in place so that when the waterfowl arrive, they can be immediately relocated,” said Dee BowleyCowan, acting manager of parks programs, in a report. Federal regulations require YVR to monitor activity within an eight-kilometre radius of airport grounds. When it comes to wildlife, the airport consults a professional biologist and hires hazing technicians who use sirens, pyrotechnics, dogs and lights to scare off animals. Only when public safety is at risk do airport officials shoot wildlife—a method authorized by Environment Canada through a “scare or kill” permit. Bowley-Cowan told council 40,000 to 50,000

Branko Popazivanov photo Snow geese have begun to show up in Richmond, including on the Sturgeon Banks.

snow geese have so far arrived—about half the expected flock. Those numbers are similar to last year, despite a five-per-cent decrease in the young. In addition to bright lights, loud sounds and

dogs, the city has offered farmers in southwest Richmond cash to grow winter cover crops that attract feeding geese and keep them away from unwanted sites. The city has secured 12 hectares in Richmond

so far, in addition to more winter cover crops established in Delta. “Keeping them off the sport fields and community places in Richmond is ideally why,” said Bowley-Cowan. She said scare tactics are effective at training birds. “Eventually if you haze them enough from a certain space they will not go back,” she said. “You need to keep re-educating them; you need to keep reminding them that this isn’t a space that they can stay at.” Dave Semple, general manager of parks and recreation, said recent southeasterly winds have forced many birds to land, explaining why Mayor Malcolm Brodie noticed a huge flock of the geese in the park behind his house on Monday. “Our goal is to move the snow geese south,” Semple said. “Once they go up, you want to keep them going.” Staff are not recommending the city reintroduce hunting along the West Dyke. After YVR consultations, it was felt hunting in the foreshore would move the birds inland more quickly. Each fall, approximately 100,000 of the geese fly 4,000 kilometres to the Fraser River delta to escape their frigid winter home in Wrangel Island, Russia. By year’s end, the birds head farther south to the Skagit delta before returning here in the spring on their way home. In Richmond, the geese traditionally feed on intertidal marsh plants, but in recent years they’ve moved inland, feeding on farmers’ fields, parks, sports fields and even residential backyards, and leaving muddy, goose-poop land behind.

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Visit a commuter station and receive free refreshments and services during Bike to Work Week November 1 to 7 Community news covering October 28 – November 4, 2010 • Sexsmith park and ride: northwest corner of Garden City Road and Capstan Way on Thursday, November 4 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Terror hall East Richmond’s haunted house attraction Richmond Calendar 1

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Planning Committee Tuesday, November 2, 2010 Anderson Room, City Hall 4:00 p.m.

Bike to Work Week is back: November 1 to 7 Cyclists invited to visit commuter stations in Richmond Bike to Work Week is a regional initiative aimed at increasing commuter cycling in the Lower Mainland. Building on the success of Bike to Work Week in May, this November event encourages people to suit up and make the move from fair weather cycling to all weather cycling and celebrates all those who already cycle year-round. Workplaces are encouraged to join the City of Richmond and register to compete against each other to get their co-workers onto bicycles. Prizes will be awarded based upon participation rates and kilometres commuted. For more information and to register, visit www.biketoworkmetrovan.ca. The highlight of the week will be commuter stations featuring free food, beverages, bike mechanics, cycling maps, information and prize draws. Come visit us on your bike at: • Thompson Community Centre: northwest corner of Granville Avenue and Lynas Lane on Wednesday, November 3 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Phobias, darkness and other elements of dread make up this community focused haunted experience at East Richmond Community Hall, 12360 Cambie Road. Come out on October 28 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. or October 29 to 31 from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. Enjoy family hour with limited special effects and actors nightly from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Admission is $2 and will be donated to the BC Cancer Agency for breast cancer awareness. You also get a free hot dog with admission. For more information, call Cambie Community Centre at 604-233-8399.

Dog licensing for 2011 It’s important for you and your dog Beginning in November, invoices to renew dog licences for the 2011 calendar year will be mailed to dog owners who have previously licensed their dogs with the City. The benefits of licensing your dog include providing: • identification, allowing us to return your dog sooner, if lost or stolen. • statistics on the number of dogs within our community in assessing the need for facilities and programs. • financial support for the Richmond animal shelter and other animal related programs within our community. 2011 fees have not increased. Each licence renewal fee will reflect any discounts available up to March 1, 2011. Payment instructions are included with the renewal and we encourage

C I T Y PAG E you to use Canada Post or the drop off boxes at selected Community Centres to make your payment. For more information and for residents without a licence for their dogs, please visit www.richmond. ca > Public Safety > Pets & Animals > Dog Licences for details, fees and application forms.

Receive RCMP email alerts Know if there’s been a break and enter in your neighbourhood Richmond RCMP is offering a new service to the community. Email your name and street address to blockwatch@ richmond.ca to receive an email alert if a residential break and enter occurs in your neighbourhood. Please visit www.richmond.ca/crime for neighbourhood crime information and www.richmond.ca/homesafety for home security tips.

Volunteer recruitment open house at Richmond Art Gallery Monday, November 1 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Want to learn more about the arts? The Richmond Art Gallery is an award-winning gallery that presents remarkable art exploring ideas relevant to the world today. Our highly-praised events, programs and activities help the public explore art’s meaning in real life. We offer people ways to connect to art, their community and themselves by looking, thinking, creating and communicating. Volunteer opportunities include: • hosting/event receptions • event support • technology • school art program • teen podcast researchers • drawing program assistants • programming researcher • fundraising

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The open house will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 1 at the Richmond Art Gallery, 7700 Minoru Gate. We look forward to meeting you. For more information, contact Nan Capogna, Education and Public Programs Coordinator at 604-247-8311.

Free film screening Autumn Gem, a documentary on modern China’s first feminist Meet the “Chinese Joan of Arc,” Qiu Jin (18751907), a radical women’s rights activist who defied tradition to become the leader of a revolutionary army. Qiu Jin boldly challenged traditional gender roles and demanded equal rights and opportunities for women. While Qiu Jin is a familiar figure in China, she is largely unknown outside of the country. Autumn Gem is the first documentary feature on Qiu Jin in English. Using scholar interviews, archival materials and dramatic recreation scenes based on her original writings, Autumn Gem brings her story to life. Come out and watch the film at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at Richmond City Hall Council Chambers, 6911 No. 3 Road. Filmmakers Rae Chang and Adam Tow will be in attendance and participate in a Q and A session afterwards. The event is free but seating is limited. Please RSVP to autumngem@richmond.ca or 604-276-4304.


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Paralympian Jim Armstrong pleads guilty to drug charges by Todd Coyne Contributor Paralympic gold medallist and retired Richmond dentist Jim Armstrong and his son Gregory could face up to three years in a U.S. prison after pleading guilty to selling counterfeit erectile dysfunction drugs. Armstrong, 59, was a skip on the Canadian Paralympic curling team, leading them to a gold medal at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympics. His trial was due to begin Monday, but Armstrong instead made a guilty plea Oct. 21. According to court records from the Western Washington U.S. District Attorney’s Office, on April 9, 2010, Customs and Border Protection agents in Los Angeles intercepted a package sent from Hyyuan, China containing 2,544 counterfeit Viagra pills and 260 counterfeit Cialis pills. The package was addressed to Carleen Armstrong, Jim’s late wife who passed away in Septem-

ber 2009, at a mailbox in Blaine, Wash. used by both Jim and Gregory Armstrong, 28, also of Richmond. According to the operators of the Mail Boxes International store, the Armstrongs received packages on a weekly basis from China and India—countries where counterfeit drugs are routinely manufactured. On April 15, the elder Armstrong was arrested outside the mailbox store after picking up the package and examining its contents in the store. As part of his plea, Armstrong admitted he distributed the drugs in Canada to people who did not have a prescription for them. According to a written statement given by Armstrong’s arresting officer, Jim Burkhardt of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Armstrong informed him at the time of his arrest that his son, Gregory, purchased the drugs and sold them at nightclubs in and around Vancouver.

Business Licence Bylaw 7360 Amendment Bylaw 8654 The proposed amendment will increase licence fees.

Richmond City Council will consider the adoption of Amendment Bylaw 8651 on November 22, 2010. If adopted, the bylaw would come into force and effect on November 23, 2010. Written submissions may be made to Council on the proposed bylaw amendment by writing to the City Clerk c/o 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1 or by sending a fax to 604-278-5139. Arrangements may also be made for oral submissions to Council by calling 604-276-4163.

Black Press file photo Gold-medal curler Jim Armstrong has pleaded guilty.

Prosecutors in the case are recommending the elder Armstrong pay a $50,000 fine, perform community service and be sentenced to the time he has already served. As for Gregory Armstrong, prosecutors will recommend a sentence of one year plus a day in prison, according to a statement from the U. S. District Attorney’s office. U.S. District Judge Ricardo Martinez will not be bound by these rec-

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All submissions received prior to the bylaw adoption will be forwarded to Council for consideration. A complete copy of the report is available on the City website at www.richmond.ca (City Hall > City Council > Agendas & Minutes > Council Meetings > 2010 Agendas & Minutes > October 25, 2010) or by calling the Business Licence Division at 604-276-4328.


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Make your point Complete the Housing/Neighbourhood Centre Survey at www.letsTALKrichmond.ca Other topics at letsTALKrichmond.ca

This is our second round of consultation as Richmond updates its Official Community Plan. We want to hear what you think your community should look like in the future. Your input is important and will be considered in the update.

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Nominees named for Business Excellence Awards Awards on Nov. 17 The Richmond Chamber of Commerce has released its list of nominees for the 33rd annual Business Excellence Awards. Among them are Corvus Energy Ltd., Herbaland Naturals Inc. and Nurse Next Door—all nominated in the New Business of the Year category. Nominees for the business awards will be judged in 11 categories on innovation of product or service, company growth, response to adversity and contribution to the community. “The Business Excellence Awards not only provides us with an opportunity to showcase some of the most successful and innovative businesses in Richmond, it also provides a forum for successful business people to network and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit that exists in our community,” said Tony Kwan, chair of the chamber. The winners will be announced during the Business Excellence Awards dinner on Nov. 17 at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 7311 Westminster Hwy. Rob Akimow, an advertising consultant with The Richmond Review, will host this year’s event. Tickets, $110 each, are available from Carol Young: 604-2782822 or caroly@richmondchamber.ca. For the full list of nominees, click on the business tab at richmondreview.com.

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Campbell ‘streamlines’ resource ministries Premier Gordon Campbell has made structural changes to the provincial cabinet he says will help attract global investment to B.C.’s resource industries. Forests Minister Pat Bell has been given responsibility for mines, and former agriculture

minister Steve Thomson is heading a new Ministry of Natural Resource Operations. Campbell said the cabinet reorganization is to help develop the B.C. economy in the wake of the 2010 Olympics, and is not an effort to restore his party’s sagging pop-

ularity. NDP leader Carole James said the appointment of Chilliwack MLA John Les as “parliamentary secretary for HST information” is an insult to taxpayers who have rejected the new sales tax. The only promotion from the B.C. Liberal

back benches goes to Surrey-Panorama MLA Stephanie Cadieux, who becomes minister of community, sport and cultural development. —Black Press

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CITY OF RICHMOND NOTICE Notice of Road Closure and Road Dedication Removal and Intent to Dispose of Land PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Richmond intends to adopt Bylaw 8574. The purpose of Bylaw 8574 is to authorize that the lands shown on the sketch plan below as highlighted in bold be stopped up, cease to be public road and the road dedication be removed. In addition, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City intends to sell this bylaw parcel area, which totals ±580.2 square metres (±6,245 square feet), to First Capital (Broadmoor Mall) Corporation, or its designate, for $595,000.

November environmental sustainability workshops Register for free classes This series of workshops will show you ways to reduce pesticide use and create a more sustainable community. The workshops are part of the City’s Pesticide Risk Reduction Policy and sustainability, waste reduction and water conservation initiatives. The workshops are free, however, registration is required. There are two ways to register: • Online at www.richmond.ca/register • Through the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt) If you register but cannot attend, please contact the registration call centre to make your space available for someone else. Establishment and management of fruit trees Saturday, November 6 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Reg #64651, Free, 16+ years South Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Road

Green living - Christmas celebration Saturday, November 27 2:30–4:30 p.m. Reg #62751, Free, 16+ years Cambie Community Centre 12800 Cambie Road

Understanding fruit tree canopy management Wednesday, November 10 6:15–8:45 p.m. Reg #50103, Free, 16+ years Steveston Community Centre 4111 Moncton Street For more information on the workshops, email ESOutreach@richmond.ca or call 604-233-3318.

Bylaw 8574 and the accompanying plan may be inspected at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (inclusive), except statutory holidays, commencing Friday, October 29, 2010 until Monday, November 8, 2010 (inclusive). It is anticipated that Bylaw 8574 will be presented to Council for adoption on November 8, 2010. Prior to the adoption of Bylaw 8574 any persons who believe they are affected by this bylaw may make their concerns known by writing to City Council c/o City Clerk, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1. Any written submissions must be received by the City Clerk no later than 4:00 pm, November 8, 2010.


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Blue pigment would fade over time, staff says

HST question out in November by Tom Fletcher Black Press B.C. taxpayers will see the draft version of the referendum question on the harmonized sales tax as soon as the Chief Electoral Officer has written it, Attorney General Mike de Jong says. De Jong spoke to reporters Tuesday after meeting with the acting Chief Electoral Officer Craig James. “He [James] is going to prepare a draft question that he is comfortable

with, and I expect to get that in two or three weeks,” de Jong said. “As soon as I do I’ll release it to the public, and then next spring when the house convenes, we’ll submit that to the assembly for MLAs to offer any feedback.” The initiative petition spearheaded by former premier Bill Vander Zalm calls for the HST to be “extinguished” and refunds paid to all taxpayers for any extra sales tax collected since the provincial sales tax was replaced on July 1.

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The blue trees would remain in that temporary location for four to eight weeks, with the colourant fading over time. “Depending on how much precipitation we get next spring…it’ll gradually just wear off,” Fiss told council on Tuesday. Afterwards, the trees would be permanently planted either in the park or elsewhere in Richmond. The artist is flexible when it comes to the tree species, but had eyed some young oaks on a previous visit to a Richmond nursery. Coun. Ken Johnston asked what steps would be taken to deter vandalism. Fiss said two residential towers overlook the site and there is a playground nearby. “The trees themselves will be heavy,” Fiss added. “It would take a lot for somebody to come by with a truck and steal one.” Blue Trees would be the eighth Biennale artwork in Richmond, joining the ranks of Heads at Lansdowne Canada Line Station, Wind Waves at Garry Point and Water #10 on the Middle Arm greenway. The city would cover the $25,000 cost of acquiring, transporting, maintaining and eventually planting the trees. Dimopoulos would provide the $1,500 pigment, and the Biennale would pay for his transportation and accommodation. Fiss said Domopoulos has installed Blue Trees before without issue.


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All ďŹ reworks events are free for the whole family and disability accessible. •On now until Oct. 31 at the East Richmond Community Hall, an all-ages house of fears, phobias, darkness and dread known as “Terror Hallâ€? will be running from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. afterwards until Halloween.

From 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. nightly, a less frightful “family hour� with fewer actors and fewer special effects will be observed. Admission is a $2 donation to B.C. Breast Cancer Awareness and visitors will get a free hotdog. If a visit to a haunted house is in the cards for your ideal Fright Night, then look no further.

•Dr. Lupin’s Mad Scientist Lab is back again this year at #74 - 12551 Cambie Rd., just across from the East Richmond Community Centre. All are welcome to a spooktacular visit with the doctor from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Halloween. •For a zombie-themed scare, lurch on over to 11731 No. 2 Rd. on Saturday or Sunday night between 5 p.m. and

11 p.m. for a truly unique yard display. But instead of brains to assuage the beasts, please bring a non-perishable food item for the Richmond Food Bank Society. Looking for some daytime Halloween fun this weekend? • On Saturday, the Richmond Nature Park is presenting “Creatures of Halloweenâ€? from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The park’s wildlife experts will

share the secrets of some of Halloween’s most mysterious animals like bats and owls. Stick around for some spooky creature tales afterwards. Visitors are required to pre-register for this all-ages event. $6 per person. • Join the ghosts of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery this Saturday and Sunday for tours of the historically haunted locale. $10 for adults, $7.50 for seniors, $5 for youths and free for children ďŹ ve and younger, the haunted tours

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Pair of fundraising galas set for Saturday Two non-profit groups will host fundraising gala evenings Saturday, Oct. 30 in Richmond. At River Rock Casino Resort, the Richmond Hospital Foundation will host its annual Starlight Gala. The event is sold out. At the Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel, the Richmond Chinese Community Society is hosting its 21st anniversary fundraising dinner and dance. Tickets are $100 each. A $50 tax receipt per ticket will be issued upon request. A portion of proceeds will go to the society’s scholarship fund for children. For more information, call the society’s office at 604-270-7222.

Music fest set to begin The 2010 Richmond Music Festival returns Nov. 6 to 27. The month-long event attracts hundreds of young musicians, who participate in competitive and non-competitive classes. Contact 604-878-5167 or info@rmfs.org for tickets and information.

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opinion Students need planning refresher

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BC’s Alma Mater Society deserves top grades for communication but an “incomplete,” at best, in land use planning and economics for suggesting that rapid transit to the university deserves the same priority as SkyTrain expansion in Surrey. The students get an A for publicizing their plea to get rapid transit service to the Point Grey campus before or at the same time as the province’s fastest growing municipality but older and wiser folks would caution them to be wary of what they wish for. Sure, it’s frustrating to watch an over-crowded bus pass you by when you’re late for physics class but, really, should students whose university career is short-lived get priority over property owners south of the Fraser who have been short-changed on transit for years? Most of these students weren’t even born when rapid transit was first proposed for the Tri-Cities and Surrey, and if these regions are to curb sprawl and develop sustainable, liveable cities, they need rapid transit—and sooner rather than later. Rapid transit to UBC, although certainly desirable, won’t pull nearly as many cars off roads as rapid transit to the Tri-Cities, Surrey and Langley. Transit is also crucial for the region’s economy—and the air shed. It will get people out of their cars and free up road space for goods-moving vehicles. The only thing rapid transit to UBC will do is give students and faculty a more convenient ride. No one is saying TransLink shouldn’t improve transit to UBC; what Metro Vancouver is saying is, wait your turn. Property owners and drivers are going to foot the bill, so let’s make sure transportation meets their needs. Students, we feel your pain. We stood in line in the rain with a knapsack full of books while a bus passed us by and we think you have the fortitude to wait a few more years for the gravy train. And when you’re living in the ’burbs with a mortgage and a minivan, you’ll be glad someone had the foresight—and the cash—to build rapid transit where it’s really needed. —Black Press (The Tri-City News)

If only local taxes got attention

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B.C. Views Tom Fletcher

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he B.C. government is expecting recommendations any day now from its task force set up to examine local taxation of industry. Here’s a tax issue that could use some of the public attention that’s been lavished on the anti-HST circus. It has smouldered for years with mill closures and flared up recently with a forest industry tax revolt against selected (mostly coastal) municipalities. Rich Coleman set the tone during his tour as forests minister, when he said local governments are “dining out” on their industrial base, overtaxing mills while giving a free ride to the residential voters who keep them in

office. In some cases the mill is paying 20 times the tax rate of a homeowner, without regard to the local services actually consumed by each one. Finance Minister Colin Hansen got a verbal draft of the task force’s recommendations at the end of September. He didn’t wait for the written version, giving his response to the key recommendation to mayors and councillors at their convention in Whistler. Do not expect a proposed $25 million transition fund for those municipalities who let their industrial taxes get out of control. “The ratio between the residential tax rates and the industrial tax rates in some communities is a problem for job creation and job retention in those communities that I think local governments have to deal with,” Hansen told reporters at the convention. “We want to be a supporting partner, but that doesn’t necessarily mean we’re simply going to be writing big cheques.” Hansen mentioned Powell River, one of the mill towns where Catalyst Paper withheld $15 million in property

taxes and went to court to protest the rate. After municipalities’ right to set outrageous tax rates was upheld in court, Catalyst pleaded with Premier Gordon Campbell to provide some interim assistance to the communities. Paying their current costs means shutting the doors. Powell River got that message, and began negotiating what it will take to keep its mill from shutting down, being dismantled and scrapped or shipped to Asia. Nanaimo came to that stage with the Harmac pulp mill and it has reined in its industrial taxation for new owners. Employees there also learned the hard way about pricing yourself out of the marketplace, buying shares, taking pay cuts and cranking up productivity to restore their jobs. The grind continues for towns such as Port Alberni. Catalyst workers there have voted 98 per cent to reject a company bid to reopen their contract, which runs to 2012 and includes a three per cent wage increase set for next year. The union says the company wants concessions that

add up to 21 per cent. If the local taxpayers won’t pay more to keep the mill going, the workers will have to, under this owner or the one that picks up the pieces after bankruptcy. Is the B.C. government going to ride to the rescue of these communities, many of which are growing on the residential side as the baby boom retires? No. And it shouldn’t, either. Municipal leaders came away from their convention with a faint hope that cabinet will consider some kind of aid in the spring budget. But Hansen said that would send a poor message to communities with more reasonable tax rates. The province would be using their tax money to subsidize communities that have been gouging industry. It’s a low-profile version of the harmonized sales tax debate. Consumers, in this case consumers of roads and sewers, are being asked to pay their way. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com. He may be reached at tfletcher@ blackpress.ca.

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community Bloodmobile comes to Richmond Friday

A mobile blood donor clinic will be at Ironwood Plaza Friday, Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The Bloodmobile is the ďŹ rst blood donor clinic of its kind in B.C. The portable trailer features four blood donor beds, two screening rooms and a refreshment area.

Book a one-hour appointment at 1-888-2DONATE. Drop-ins are also welcome. The Bloodmobile, operated by Canadian Blood Services with a goal of collecting 38 donations each day, will be parked outside London Drugs, 11666 Steveston Hwy.

Community Worship UNITED

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STEVESTON UNITED CHURCH 3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Rev. Rick Taylor

Please join us at 10am Sunday, October 31 for Worship Service and Sunday School 604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca A caring and friendly village church

SOUTH ARM UNITED CHURCH 11051 No. 3 Road, Richmond 604-277-4020 sauc@telus.net www.southarmunitedchurch.ca Minister of the Congregation - Rev. Dr. Gary Gaudin Children & Youth Minister - Tracy Fairfield Music Ministry - Ron Stevenson Worship Service & Church School - 10:00 am ALL ARE WELCOME!

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an Anglican parish in the heart of Richmond Services at 8:30 and 10:00 am Sunday School 10:00 am The Reverend Margaret Cornish 7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond 604-278-2770 • www.stalbansrichmond.org

A safe place to connect with God and fellow travellers on your spiritual journey 8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, BC 604-277-8012 www.bbchurch.ca

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids Interim Pastor - Rev. Bob Bahr

ST. EDWARDS ANGLICAN 10111 Bird Road, Richmond V6X 1N4 Phone/Fax: 273-1335 Priest-in-charge: Rev. Gord Dominey

Bible Baptist Church

Sunday Service: 8:30 &10:30 am Sunday School

Meeting in the Historic Pioneer Chapel No. 3 Road and Steveston Highway 11:00 am Sunday Call (604) 644-5073 for information

St. Anne’s - Steveston Anglican Church 4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC

BRIGHOUSE UNITED CHURCH an evangelical congregation

8151 Bennett Road, Richmond, 604-278-7188 www.brighouseunitedchurch.org

10 a.m. Worship Nursery and Sunday School Rev. Stuart Appenheimer - Minister Visitors Always Welcome

Richmond United Church

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Come home to RBC. There are no perfect people here. We’re all in the process, by the grace of God, of becoming all we can be. We’d love to have you walk with us on our journey towards the heart of God.

Teaching Series: JONAH: The Reluctant Evangelist Sunday Worship Service: 10:30am Relevant, biblical preaching that touches the heart. Uplifting worship PromiseLand: 10:30am Come and enjoy our children’s program for children ages 4-12 Youth, Young Adults, Childrens’ Program and Adult Growth Groups meeting at various times and locations throughout the week. Call the church ofďŹ ce for information.

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arts & entertainment Chapel hosts second opera night Performance will feature familiar and lesser-known arias and duets City Opera Vancouver •At Minoru Chapel, Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m.; Sold out •Next in series is Burnaby Lyric Opera on Dec. 1. •Reservations at operanights@richmond.ca or 604-276-4304

by Christine Lyon Staff Reporter Richmond’s historic Minoru Chapel is set to host its second opera performance of the season, this time featuring City Opera Vancouver.

The professional chamber opera company will perform inside the intimate venue Wednesday, Nov. 3, in a show that organizers say will appeal to both music fans and newcomers to the opera world. “It’s a program of well-known arias

Soprano Mariana Valdés is part of the Nov. 3 program at Minoru Chapel.

and also some arias perhaps not so well known, but that opera lovers will recognize and be really eager to hear,” said producer Tom Durrie, who will host and narrate the show. The evening’s set includes pieces by “all of the big guns,” such as Puccini, Mozart and Verdi. Audiences will likely recognize arias from La Boheme, and will be introduced to lesser-known pieces by Mozart. The performance will also feature duets from world-famous operas Rigoletto, La Traviata and Don Giovanni. Durrie selected famous songs that would be “immediately appealing” to the public, as well as some relatively unknown yet “extraordinarily beautiful” numbers. “People will just end up with a song in their heart—they’ll love it so much,” he said of the show. Wednesday’s performance will be led by two award-winning young singers—and a real-life couple—who are both studying at the Vancouver Academy of Music. Soprano Mariana Valdés, from Mexico, and tenor Nicolas Rhind, from Toronto, will be accompanied by City Opera Vancouver vocal coach Greg Caisley on piano. Durrie worked with the two up-andcoming opera stars on Italian Day in Vancouver last spring and quickly learned of their powerful stage presence. “It was a miserable, rainy day and 200 people stood out in the rain to

City Opera Vancouver tenor Nicolas Rhind will perform at the chapel.

listen to this program,” Durrie said. He said opera is experiencing a resurgence in popularity. “Opera is becoming such a hot item these days. It’s just amazing that people seem to be more and more eager to hear opera and to go to the opera,” he said. “Opera provides such a rich emotional and artistic experience because it’s got everything: it’s got the theatre, it has the wonderful singing, and the emotion and great music.” Durrie’s parents took him to see

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serving authentic Indian food to people who only had half an hour to eat. Once they had the idea of offering fast food/ portability, they searched for a location. That process took two years. Technically considered New Westminster, this easterly region of Lulu Island is still considered Richmond by those of us who have lived on the island forever. The area has grown residentially and commercially. In this new development I spied a Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Boston

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his week, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of their Community on nuAlerts, giving Chamber Members unprecedented free marketing exposure. Richmond Chamber is the first Canadian Chamber to give each member access to over $5,000 of free online marketing via nuAlerts. Members now have a free nuAlerts account to “get the word out” about their upcoming events, promotions, and discounts quickly and cost effectively by posting alerts. The Richmond nuAlerts Community includes: Weeky Member Promotions Newsletter, Richmond Community Calendar, Richmond Member Alerts page, Richmond News Ticker and The Richmond Social Media Directory which includes subscription opportunities to alerts posted by each member. Members can now login and post their business promotion news, discounts, events or even tips at www.nualerts.com. The Richmond Chamber nuAlerts Program also offers Text Alerts for emergencies, exclusive offers and more. Simply text to: 41411 the message: nualerts 9210 to get text alerts and be the first to know about important Chamber announcements.

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“We are committed to helping our members grow their businesses and sustain the vitality of the greater Richmond business community,” said Sara Sands, Manager Communication and Policy, Richmond Chamber of Commerce. “With the addition of nuAlerts, every business in town can leverage sophisticated social media, online marketing and lead generation capabilities to enhance their growth. Best of all it’s free to our Chamber and to our local businesses.” “We welcome the Richmond Chamber of Commerce as the first Canadian Chamber on nuAlerts. There is tremendous value in globally connecting Chamber members online and we are committed to bringing Chambers and their members value through online connections, “ said Reena Jadhav, Founder and CEO of nuAlerts. nuAlerts is the first marketing platform to deliver automated member newsletter for Chamber members to automatically market to each other weekly. nuAlerts also provides a powerful marketing platform that combines the best of search engine optimization, social network messaging, text messaging, widget and email marketing into a single easy to use service. nuAlerts helps connect, engage and monetize business

communities and delivers next generation in member to member marketing. To get started, the Richmond

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1. Richmond Community Calendar: Local businesses can post for free upcoming promotions, events, ribbon cuttings and more to the first City wide business calendar. Residents can also sign up to get event alerts.

Registration 7:30am Seminar 8:00 – 9:30 am Richmond Chamber of Commerce Board Room Limited Seating - Only 20 Spots! Muffins & Coffee on Us! RSVP Required

2. Richmond Promotion Alerts: Chamber Members can post offers, discounts and other promotional Alerts to the Community Promotions page which people can search and subscribe to.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Strictly Networking Breakfast 2010 Richmond Country Club, 9100 Steveston Hwy. Registration & Breakfast 7:00 am - 7:30 am & Networking 7:30 am - 9:00 am Tickets: Members $15.00+HST Non-Members $25.00+HST

3. Richmond Social Media Directory: Interactive business listings including social media links, text messaging number and most recent alerts. People can subscribe to businesses listed in the directory to get alerts via email, social media, text messaging or widget.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 17 33rd Annual Business Excellence Awards

4. Richmond News Ticker: Portable Community News ticker that anyone can take with them to stay connected with the Richmond Chamber of Commerce Community in real-time.

Executive Airport Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 7311 Westminster Highway No Host Reception 5:30 pm Dinner 6:30 pm Awards Ceremony 7:00 pm Tickets $110.00 + HST Tables of 10 $1100 + HST

5. Get Found Online: All businesses are automatically search engine optimized for maximum online exposure when they post an alert.

MONDAY NOVEMBER 22 Luncheon with Keynote Speakers

6. Text Messaging Marketing: Optional text messaging service for businesses to engage customers via mobile marketing and offer instant paperless discounts in store.

Ian Jarvis, CEO, TransLink; and Peter Fassbender, Mayor’s Council Chair Radisson President Hotel & Suites, 8181 Cambie Road Registration 11:30 am Please phone the Chamber for more details.

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8. Member to Member Newsletter: Weekly email of the most recent post from each member of the Chamber community, distributed automatically to all members.

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The Richmond Chamber Of Commerce • Published Monthly CHAMBER PARTNERS: The Richmond Chamber of Commerce has been “Proudly serving our community since 1925”. In partnership with the Richmond Review the Chamber produces Business Report once per month. The statements and views expressed in this monthly publication are not necessarily those of the publisher. This publication’s intent is to keep Chamber members and prospective members informed on important information, events and educational items. The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is located at Suite 101 - South Tower - 5811 Cooney, Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 3M1. For more information and to reserve for the events, please phone 604-278-2822; Email: rcc@richmondchamber.ca or see us online: richmondchamber.ca

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EdgeCeptional offers up healthy catering alternatives with outstanding, fresh and healthy cuisine complemented with professional guest services. From corporate boardrooms serving gourmet sandwiches, salads and fresh baking to elegant cocktail style hor d’ouvres, our aim is to provide service and food that exceeds expectations and evokes a truly “EdgeCeptional” experience. EdgeCeptional Catering’s sustainability principles are also evident with food beautifully presented in reusable service ware. Full Event catering also encompasses buffet and plated sitdown elegant meal services with full bar and staff available, all professionally planned and executed. We proudly are the Caterer of Choice for TD Financial Services and provided a gold Medal catering performance for the City of Richmond’s Olympic site - The Richmond Ozone during the 2010 Winter Games. The Edge Café is a great venue for your next private function be it a business presentation, corporate dinner, special social or seasonal gathering. Located only steps from the Canada Line, The Edge provides an upscale and completely PRIVATE space with full food and bar services to accommodate groups for 40 seated and 85 guests for Standup Receptions. Judy is true to her vision and mission as she builds her company” providing fresh, creative & healthy fare with service exceeding expectations” — providing experiences and client service that is truly memorable and around the Chamber.

MembersNews perating from The Edge Café at 8th and Yukon in Vancouver for almost 3 years, EdgeCeptional Catering is becoming fast known in the Vancouver Catering scene for delivering a refreshing change to the boardrooms from the usual conventional fare. Owner Judy Reeves has lived by a fresh and healthy food philosophy all her life and such philosophy is the essence of her catering company, capturing the growing interest and developing trend in corporate catering for the increasing demand of fresh local ingredients and celebrating healthy and energizing cuisine. After several years in sales and travelling extensively, Judy experienced the lack of availability of good healthy food for busy business executives and the opportunity for such in the marketplace. For those long days of meetings and demanding schedules, the desire for healthy, fresh and energizing cuisine is essential, revival for those physically and mentally draining days. With the increase of many people experiencing food sensitivities, the availability of wholesome and natural food is well appreciated with many options for vegetarian and vegan diets. EdgeCeptional Catering offers full offsite corporate and special event catering

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Construction Notice Highway 91/Nelson Road Interchange Project Highway 91 in Richmond will be reduced to one lane in both directions between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. from November 1 to 12 inclusive at the s-curve of Highway 91, approximately four kilometres east of Knight Street. Please obey construction speed limits and follow directions from traffic control personnel. Remember to “Obey the Sign or Pay Double the Fine”. For the very latest in highway traffic conditions see www.DriveBC.ca. For further information about the project, contact Senior Project Manager Brad Glazer at 250 356-0160 or by e-mail at Brad.Glazer@gov.bc.ca. Project updates can be found on the ministry’s web site at www.th.gov.bc.ca/highwayprojects/Hwy91-Nelson-Interchange.

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Richmond Orchestra & Chorus 25th SILVER ANNIVERSARY CONCERT SERIES

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WelcomeNewMembers 3283313 Canada Inc. dba Federal Auction Service 1500 - 885 W. Georgia St. Vancouver, BC V6C 3E8 Phone: (604) 601-2069 Contact: Amir Durrani

Bryan & Tracy Johnstone / Verico Riverside Mortgage Group Inc. 118 - 6033 London Road Richmond, BC V7E 0A7 Phone: (604) 274-9000 Contact: Bryan Johnstone

Diane Cardoso RE/MAX Westcoast

BSI Life Science 7400 Belair Drive Richmond, BC V7A 1B6 Phone: (604) 537-9223 Contact: Shirley Yung

JTE Management Inc. 6160 Doulton Ave Richmond, BC V7C 4Y4 Phone: (604) 274-6610 Contact: John Edmondson

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Keystone Automotive Industries BC Inc. 105 - 13180 Mitchell Road Richmond, BC V6V 1M8 Phone: (604) 437-8388 Contact: Peter Vajda Email: pevajda@lkqcorp.com

Shop@Home Enterprises Inc. (USANA) 8260 Aspin Drive Richmond, BC V6Y 3B8 Phone: (778) 891-8081 Contact: Victor Que

TAG Financial 2 - 9497 201st Street Langley, BC V1M 4A5 Phone: (604) 513-9169 Contact: Steven Bicego

Torbram Electric Supply 6 - 3260 Viking Way Richmond, BC V6V 1N6 Phone: (604) 303-8855 Contact: Jeff Thorpe

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A win for the members of the Richmond Chamber t the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s annual general meeting (AGM), held September 25 to 28, 2010 in the National Capital Region, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, at the request of its members, submitted a resolution, entitled “Moving Beyond Blue Skies Into Truly Open Skies�. This resolution was presented in partnership with the Prince George Chamber of Commerce. Open skies is an international policy concept which calls for the liberalization of rules and regulations on international aviation industry most specifically commercial aviation - opening a free market for the airline industry. The resolution, urges the federal government to “move beyond the current Blue Skies policy and embrace a true open skies approach to air agreements� both in passenger and cargo (see attached “Moving Beyond Blue Skies Into Truly Open Skies� resolution). We are pleased to report that Open Skies is also of importance to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and its network of chambers of commerce and boards of trade across Canada.

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At the AGM, our resolution was approved by the Canadian Chamber’s chambers of commerce and boards of trade, representing 192,000 Canadian businesses. Our resolution is now a policy position of the Canadian Chamber and its members and will be pursued with the federal government over the coming months. Among the recommendations the Canadian Chamber is making to the federal government regarding air agreements is the appeal to allow the establishment of foreign owned but Canadian domiciled carriers (right of establishment), and to introduce greater transparency into the negotiating process by allowing airports equal status at the negotiating table with airlines and by ensuring that all agreements are open and transparent. “Jurisdictions around the world have shown that increasing competition and transparency lead to more job creation and better agreements,� said John Winter, President & CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce. “The business community has sent a clear message; the government’s approach needs to change.�

NND announces new program urse Next Door Richmond launched an at home Cognitive Care program for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. The Cognitive Care Program from Nurse Next Door is a scientifically designed program of thinking & activity focused exercises. It has been specifically created for persons already experiencing memory loss, early to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, and stroke. The Cognitive Care program is a structured series of interactive brain exercises and activities designed to treat developing Alzheimer’s symptoms. The system is paper based and workbooks are matched to the client’s history. For example, if they were a carpenter the program is geared more towards carpentry in order to stimulate memories. The benefit of the program is that it helps maintain or increase cognitive function which allows participants to remain living at home longer, where they can enjoy continued access to familiar surroundings, as well as very important social, community, and family resources. The Cognitive Care program includes an initial questionnaire for a baseline assessment of the patient’s current status. The Nurse Next Door Certified Cognitive Care Specialists then visit for a one hour session twice per week and re-assess cognitive function at three month intervals. Both the initial assessment and administration of the care are conducted in the privacy and comfort of the patient’s home. The best feedback received has been that most family members notice changes in daily living activities after only eight weeks! The program does not include any medications, nor will it interfere with any medication a client is currently receiving.

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sports Depth has ruggers rolling One heartening sight this season for longtime Richmond Rugby Club member Jon Malchy is the number of players standing on the sidelines ready to enter games if needed. It has allowed the Second Division team, he says, to be more flexible with playing time. “Secondly, the support from past players, juniors, fans, and our sponsors has made the playing experience enjoyable for all,” he says. It paid off again last Saturday as Richmond remained undefeated, rolling to its sixth win with a 39-10 B.C. Rugby Union victory over Langley. But it was Langley that enjoyed the good start, up 10-0 against an initially-stagnant Richmond offence. It wasn’t until breaks by centres Brandon Sims and Matt McIntyre that Richmond began to get untracked. See Page A25

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Don Fennell photo The R.A. McMath Wildcats’ Black team is poised to pick up another Richmond secondary schools senior boys’ soccer title, going into this week’s league playoffs undefeated (8-0). The final is set for 3:30 p.m. at Richmond High.

With three Richmondites playing prominent roles, the Greater Vancouver Canadians hold down second place in the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League. Six weeks into the schedule, the Canadians are 9-3-0 and a single point back of the leading Vancouver Northwest Giants (9-0-1). The Canadians have outscored their opposition 56-32. Richmond’s Anthony Ast, the first pick of the Vancouver Giants in the 2010 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft, leads the Canadians in scoring with six goals and 10 assists in 12 games. The point total is fifthbest in the league. Carter Popoff has six goals and five assists, while goalie Brodie Burdeny has played in six (half ) of the Canadians’ games. The Canadians are coming off 4-2 and 6-5 wins over the Vancouver Northeast Chiefs last weekend.

Regional success helps skaters ready for prime time by Don Fennell Sports Editor The B.C. Coast Regional Figure Skating Championships isn’t a qualifier for next month’s B.C./Yukon Sectional in Kelowna, but it’s a good preview. With several Connaught athletes figuring prominently at the 2011 regional last weekend in Mission, head coach Keegan Murphy is brimming with optimism as the provincials near. “Achieving a top-five or podium placement is very exciting for any skater as it is the most competitive regional event of the year. It’s a great measure of their progress,” Murphy said. “Outside of this region, Kelowna is home to a group of athletes who are very competitive as well.”

Connaught’s most remarkable performance last weekend may well have been by Mitchell Gordon, who won the Novice men’s event. He executed four flawless triple jumps in the long program, scoring 80 points in his free skate and 118 points overall. This separated him from the rest of the Novice skaters by 16 points. Mitchell’s score is also a national record for this year. “If he can maintain this level of performance at upcoming events, he will be a strong contender at the 2011 Canadian championships (in Victoria) in January,” Murphy said. Also earning competitive event championships were Claudia Makhanko-Tang in Pre-Juvenile Ladies and Evan Mak in Juvenile Men. In the lower categories, Richmond skaters grabbed five po-

dium positions, including three gold medals. Murphy said this shows the continued quality of the developmental stages within Connaught Skating Club’s unique training structure— grooming young skaters to thrive in competition and to perform with confidence. Gold medal winners included Alisa Katsuno, Basil Wang and Megan Kan. Medal count aside, various Connaught athletes also succeeded in achieving personal-best point totals in their respective events. Highlights included Eurwen Szeto (fourth in Pre-Novice Ladies), Kurtis Schrieber (third in Pre-Novice Men) and Lizabet Shein (seventh in Pre-Novice Ladies). In all, Connaught skaters reached the top of the podium in six different events and collected 12 medals. •Complete regional results at www.richmondreview.com


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GREAT OPPORTUNITY! Hiring on-site managers/maintenance fulltime mature persons for Northern Alberta Apartment Complex. Husband and wife team preferred. Competitive salary and benefits. Resumes to: jordan@dynastyproperties.com. Fax 1-780-623-9345.

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LMS Reinforcing Steel Group Hiring REBAR INSTALLERS for Longterm full-time employment, Numerous projects in Richmond. Exp preferred, not mandatory. Competitive Wage & Benefits Please fill out an on line application at: www.lmsgroup.ca Medical Office Trainees Needed! Drs & Hospitals need Medical Office & Medical Admin staff! No Experience? Need Training? Local Career Training & Job Placement is also Available! 1-888-778-0459

Central Richmond Condo Complex Good knowledge of building maintenance, cleaning practices, supplies & equipment & the ability to use them economically and efficiently; familiarity with the operation & maintenance of heating systems; ability to make routine plumbing, electrical, carpentry, & mechanical repairs; ability to test & adjust chlorine & PH levels & to clean pool, washrooms, & showers; ability to understand & follow simple oral & written directions; thoroughness, reliability & physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position. Ability to interact with residents in a friendly & professional manner. Only successful candidates will be contacted. Email: rtafler@telus.net

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS SECRETARY for autobody shop in Richmond. F/T. Cantonese & Mandarin speaking an asset. Please call 604-278-5121 or fax: 604-279-0904

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GREG GARDNER GM req’s a exp. Sales Manager in Squamish. Send resume to fax: 604-898-2281 email: denise@greggardnergm.com

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Riverside Child Development Centre Day Care Spaces Available

Ph: 604-214-3844 E: riverside@develop.bc.ca

www.develop.bc.ca

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION 108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 80% COMMISSION TRAVELONLY has 500 agents across Canada. Business opportunities with low investment, unlimited income potential, generous tax/travel benefits. Run your travel company, full-time, part-time from home. Register for FREE seminar, www.travelonly.ca, 1-800-608-1117, Ext. 2020.

Please send resume with current Commercial drivers abstract to MCL McGill Carriers Ltd. Attention: DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, Fax: 604-526-6578 or Email: rob@mclmcgill.com

Visit: www.mclmcgill.com FAMILY ORIENTED trucking co. specializing in O/D freight. Must be able to cross border. Home most weekends. Min. 2 years exp. Fax resume & abstract to 604-852-4112

A LEADING FURNITURE & appliance retailer in the B.C. Southern Interior has an opening for a Sales Associate. Some computer skills are required. We offer a competitive commission salary and great team environment. Please mail or email your resume to: P.O. Box 397, Trail BC, V1R 4L7; rob@homegoodsfurniture.com PREMIER Dead Sea Skin Care retailer is seeking 4 energetic Retail Sales Reps. for our locations in Richmond. $12.50/hr. Please mail to: drwrichmond@hotmail.com

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Mechanics - Amix Salvage & Sales Work for an industry leader! We offer competitive pay and a great benefits package. Seeking experienced mechanics for our Surrey and Chilliwack locations. Visit us at www.amix.ca to find out more about us and how to apply.

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RIGGER Required for Wire Rope Shop in Port Kells. Wages negotiable. Must have own transportation. E-mail resume and references to: resume.retrieval@gmail.com

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Flurries Sheepskin is seeking 5 Retail Sales Reps. selling footwear and apparel in our location at Oakridge Centre, Vancouver. $12.50/hr email resume: flurriesoakridge@gmail.com www.flurriessheepskin.com

Due to growth, our Services Group has a fulltime career opening for an Administrative Assistant, with a strong knowledge of plumbing, gas & HVAC-R. You must have (3)+ yrs of service industry experience, preferably in dispatch, order processing and/or with a trade supplier. Knowledge of Timberline software would be an asset. Progressive by nature, we offer a salary commensurate with experience, benefits, and an excellent work environment.

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AIRLINES ARE HIRING- Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualiďŹ ed - Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783

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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 If you own a home or real estate, ALPINE CREDITS will lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is NOT an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

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#1 IN PARDONS Remove your criminal record. Express Pardons offers the FASTEST pardons, LOWEST prices, and it’s GUARANTEED. BBB Accredited. FREE Consultation Toll-free 1-866-416-6772 www.ExpressPardons.com

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PaciďŹ c Coastal Airlines is looking for

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

284 HEAT, AIR, REFRIGERATION ADD YOUR business on www.BCLocalBiz.com directory for province wide exposure! Call 1-877-645-7704

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10% OFF when you Mention this ad HARDI RENO SVS. *Plumbing *Tile *Drywall*Paint*More! 778-865-4072 ~ BATHROOM SPECIALIST~ Tiles, tub, vanity, plumbing, paint framing. From start to ďŹ nish. Over 20 yrs. exp. Peter 604-715-0030

COMPLETE HOME RENOVATIONS

CLEANING SERVICES

CAROLINE’S CLEANING Mother/daughter team. Non toxic products. Bonded. 778-233-7712

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AFFORDABLE MOVING Local & Long Distance

$45/Hr

From 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 Ton Trucks Insured ~ Licenced ~ 1 to 3 Men Free estimate/Seniors discount Residential~Commercial~Pianos

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Your duties and responsibilities include checking in passengers, answering telephone inquiries, making reservations, greeting passengers at the aircraft and other general ofďŹ ce administrative duties. If you have superb customer service skills and relevant experience, including impeccable telephone etiquette and accurate data entry, please email your resume and cover letter to courtney.bolton@paciďŹ ccoastal.com by Wednesday, November 11th, 2010. We thank you for your interest in PaciďŹ c Coastal Airlines. Please note that only those applicants under consideration will be contacted.

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#1167 LIC’D, BONDED. BBB Lge & small jobs. Expert trouble shooter, WCB. Low rates 24/7 604-617-1774 YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

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Over 35 Years in Business

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Professional Painters Free Estimates Written Guaranteed Bonded & Insured

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PRIMO PAINTING

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A & G ROOFING Ltd., all kinds of new and re-rooďŹ ng. Fully insured. Free estimate. Jag 604-537-3841

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$30 / PER HOUR - ABE MOVING *Reliable Careful Movers. *Rubbish Removal. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020 AAA ADVANCE MOVING Experts in all kinds of moving/packing. Excellent Service. Reas. rates! Different from the rest. 604-861-8885 www.advancemovingbc.com SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

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ALLAN CONST. & Asphalt. Brick, concrete, drainage, foundation & membrane repair. (604)618-2304 ~ 604-820-2187.

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EAST WEST ROOFING & SIDING CO. Roofs & re-roofs. BBB & WCB. 10% Discount, Insured. Call 604-812-9721, 604-783-6437 GL ROOFING & Repairs. Cedar shakes, Asphalt Shingles, Flat roofs BBB, WCB Insured. 604-240-5362.

JASON’S ROOFING All kinds of re-rooďŹ ng & repairs. Free est. Reasonable rates. (604)961-7505, 278-0375

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Handlex provides ground-handling and airport services to several airlines at international airports in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. These include passenger services, baggage handling and aircraft cleaning. Handlex has 1300 employees in Canada and is a member of the international Transat A.T. family. This integrated company specializes in organizing, marketing and distributing travel holidays. A leader in Canada, Transat is also active in more than 60 countries and plays a key role in the world’s tourism industry. Handlex is committed to employment equity. Join our team as: Mechanic The incumbent will have to perform miscellaneous mechanical tasks on airport ground handling equipment used by ramp employees (ex. Loaders, push back tractor, etc.) Responsabilities: Clean, repair and maintain equipment; diagnose mechanical problems on equipment and carry out repairs; perform preventive maintenance on equipment. Requirements: • Automotive Repair Diploma and/or equivalent work experience. • Minimum three (3) years of relevant experience. • Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic, diesel engines, an asset. • Valid driver’s licence. • Airside driver’s licence, an asset. • Available to work various shifts and weekends. To apply for this vacancy, please send your rÊsumÊ to the following email address by indicating the reference number: HDX10-GSE (YVR) at cv@handlex.ca or by fax 514-987-6384 or visit our website at www.transat.com.

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

MILANO PAINTING 604 - 551- 6510

Call Brian 604-247-3710

Mechanics

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

3 rooms for $269, 2 coats (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Service! www.paintspecial.com

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Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! AMAN’S PLUMBING SERVICES Lic.gas ďŹ tter. Reas $. 778-895-2005

Interior / Exterior repairs, kitchens, bathrooms, suites upgraded. Carpentry, plumbing, electrical & tiling.

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PLACING & Finishing * Forming * Site Prep, old concrete removal * Excavation & Reinforcing * Re-Re Specialists 30 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

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CATS & KITTENS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats.604-309-5388 / 856-4866 CHIHUAHUA P.B. $595+, 8wks, Vet chkd, 1st shots, absolutely gorgeous, delivery avail. 604-557-3291 CHIHUAHUA PUPPIES, 8 wks, vet ✓ 1st shot, 3M, black/white, 1F white/tan. $600. 778-998-4064. CHIHUAHUAS, tiny pups, 8 wks old, ready to go. 1 male, 1 female. parents to view $650 (604)794-7347. Dalmation pups, 1M, liver spotted, born july 1, ckc reg., all shots, deworm, $1000. (604)793-5130 DOBERMAN PUP, MALE, 10 wks old, brown, $800. Phone (604) 589-7477 (Surrey).

TREE SERVICES

Reasonable Rates Free Estimate or Appointment

✓ Tree & Stump Removal ✓ Certified Arborists ✓ 20 yrs exp. 60’ bucket truck ✓ Crown reduction ✓ Spiral pruning ✓ Fully insured. Best Rates

Mike: 604-241-7141

Info: www.treeworksonline.ca

Rubbish Removal House-Garden-Garage

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PETS

RECYCLE-IT! Make us your first call! Reasonable Rates. Fast, Friendly & Uniformed Staff.

604.587.5865

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373A TELEPHONE SERVICES A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1866-884-7464.

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DISPOSAL BINS. 4 - 40 yards. From $179 - $565 incl’s dump fees. Call Disposal King. 604-306-8599.

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3/4 Shihtzu & 1/2 Papillon pups, female, tri-colour, declaws, deworm, Parents on site. $450 604-795-6552 BLUE HEELER / Staffordshire Terrier cross puppies. 8 weeks old, born Sept 1. 4 females, 3 males. Family / farm raised, very friendly. $400.00. Call 604-798-9577. BOSTON Terrier pups 10 wks, registered, micro chip, vet ✔ shots, dewormed, these are gorgeous pups delivery avail $900+ (604)557-3291 Boston Terriers pups, ckc reg, vet checked, reputable breeder, excellent pedigree. 1(604)794-3786 BOXER PUPPIES, great temperament, family raised, stunning colors, vet ✓ dewormed, 1st shots $950 each. Call 604-341-1445 BOXER PUPS: family raised, vet checked, 1st shots, ready now, must see, $900. (604)826-0548

PET WEEK OF THE

Handsome Alabaster was very well-loved in his former home; unfortunately his guardian developed an allergy months after adopting him. He is independent, and would prefer to be your one and only cat companion! He likes to play, and enjoys having lots of visitors. He would be just fine with a busy household. Come and see this awesome snowy-white cat today!

TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100

SPCA Thriftmart

5431 NO. 3 RD. 604-276-2254 5400 MINORU BLVD • 604-276-2477 PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SPCA

NEW FURNACE Installed for

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DOGO ARGENTINO MASTIFFS PB, 3 mos. old.1 male, 3 females. $1500. 778-242-0862 or 778-808-5600.

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English Mastiff pups, M/F, p/b, papers, microchipped, dewormed, 1st shots. $1900. Call (604)316-7615 GERMAN Shepherd pups, ckc reg. parents German bloodlines with no slope, exc temperament. $1000. (604)796-3026. No sun calls GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPS working line blck & blck & tan, 6 wks, $650 604-820-4230, 604-302-7602 GOLDEN LAB x Border Collie pups, 6 weeks old, $350. Call (604)7932032 Kittens; Himalayan rag doll x, calico, tabby, blk & white, litter trained, dewormed $75-$200. 604-823-2191 LAB PUPS black & yellow ready to go Oct. 20 @ 8 wks, start @ $700 & come w/starter kits 604-477-2930 LABS, Chocolate, Parents reg’d, pups not. 1st shots, dewormed, vet ✔, M/F, $600/ea. (604)850-4945 MALTI / SHIH-TZU / POODLE X. Pups & adults. Adorable chocolate & other colours $700 604-820-9469 NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! www.856-dogs.com or call: 604856-3647. PRESA CANARIO P/B. All black. Ready to go. Dad 150lbs, Mom 120lbs. $700 obo. 778-552-1525 YORKSHIRE Terrier Puppies, M $750. 1st shots, vet ✓, ears up, 10 wk old, ready to go. 604-543-5255.

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PET OBITUARIES Mama Sheep, “Mrs Kensington”

It is with sorry we announce the passing of our Mama sheep, “Mrs. Kensington”. She had 8 happy years at Rabbit River Farm. She was expecting when she came to us and gave birth to Bootsie, her daughter, in February of 2003. Bootsie and her older sister Freckles will both miss their Mama.

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> Harvest Lantern Festival at West Richmond Community Centre

West Richmond lights up the harvest season

Around Town Amanda Oye Emily Vera, Merry King Preschool co-ordinator, helped organize.

Lyle Povah led the drumming session during the festival.

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ainy skies could not extinguish the flames in the children of West Richmond’s homemade lanterns or in their spirits.

Despite the weather, a crowd of around 300 made their way to West Richmond Community Centre’s 11th annual Harvest Lantern Festival with donations for the food bank last Thursday evening. “It went well,” said Emily Vera, who helped organize the event. “The weather of course was a challenge.” Less than half an hour before the outdoor event was supposed to begin rain prompted a mad

scramble to move everything undercover. The chaos was worth it as kids quickly filled up spots at the face painting station, and a long line formed in front of the balloon art table. A drumming session inside Hugh Boyd Secondary’s foyer, and a community dance in the school’s gym were also highlights. The night ended with a parade of lanterns around the community centre. The festival is about “celebrating the harvest … and recognizing how fortunate we are,” Vera said. The West Richmond Community Association Board supports and funds the event with help from the City of Richmond. Volunteers from R.C. Palmer Secondary also played a large role in making the festival possible.

Seth, Steve and Tali Grenzberg at the Harvest Lantern Festival.

Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Richmond Review. Reach her at amanda.oye@ telus.net.

Audrey, Caleb, Noah and Jason Jang.

Hiroko Turnbull and Lily Umeno collected donations for the food bank. Paul and Kiana Schaffer.

Out of School Care staff from the community centre made balloon art for the kids at the festival.

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Nominees named for Business Excellence Awards Awards on Nov. 17 The Richmond Chamber of Commerce has released its list of nominees for the 33rd annual Business Excellence Awards. Among them are Corvus Energy Ltd., Herbaland Naturals Inc. and Nurse Next Door—all nominated in the New Business of the Year category. Nominees for the business awards will be judged in 11 categories on innovation of product or service, company growth, response to adversity and contribution to the community. “The Business Excellence Awards not only provides us with an opportunity to showcase some of the most successful and innovative businesses in Richmond, it also provides a forum for successful business people to network and celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit that exists in our community,” said Tony Kwan, chair of the chamber. The winners will be announced during the Business Excellence Awards dinner on Nov. 17 at the Executive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre, 7311 Westminster Hwy. Rob Akimow, an advertising consultant with The Richmond Review, will host this year’s event. Tickets, $110 each, are available from Carol Young: 604-2782822 or caroly@richmondchamber.ca. For the full list of nominees, click on the business tab at richmondreview.com.

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Campbell ‘streamlines’ resource ministries Premier Gordon Campbell has made structural changes to the provincial cabinet he says will help attract global investment to B.C.’s resource industries. Forests Minister Pat Bell has been given responsibility for mines, and former agriculture

minister Steve Thomson is heading a new Ministry of Natural Resource Operations. Campbell said the cabinet reorganization is to help develop the B.C. economy in the wake of the 2010 Olympics, and is not an effort to restore his party’s sagging pop-

ularity. NDP leader Carole James said the appointment of Chilliwack MLA John Les as “parliamentary secretary for HST information” is an insult to taxpayers who have rejected the new sales tax. The only promotion from the B.C. Liberal

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CITY OF RICHMOND NOTICE Notice of Road Closure and Road Dedication Removal and Intent to Dispose of Land PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the City of Richmond intends to adopt Bylaw 8574. The purpose of Bylaw 8574 is to authorize that the lands shown on the sketch plan below as highlighted in bold be stopped up, cease to be public road and the road dedication be removed. In addition, PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City intends to sell this bylaw parcel area, which totals ±580.2 square metres (±6,245 square feet), to First Capital (Broadmoor Mall) Corporation, or its designate, for $595,000.

November environmental sustainability workshops Register for free classes This series of workshops will show you ways to reduce pesticide use and create a more sustainable community. The workshops are part of the City’s Pesticide Risk Reduction Policy and sustainability, waste reduction and water conservation initiatives. The workshops are free, however, registration is required. There are two ways to register: • Online at www.richmond.ca/register • Through the registration call centre from Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. at 604-276-4300 (press “2” at the prompt) If you register but cannot attend, please contact the registration call centre to make your space available for someone else. Establishment and management of fruit trees Saturday, November 6 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Reg #64651, Free, 16+ years South Arm Community Centre 8880 Williams Road

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Bylaw 8574 and the accompanying plan may be inspected at the City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (inclusive), except statutory holidays, commencing Friday, October 29, 2010 until Monday, November 8, 2010 (inclusive). It is anticipated that Bylaw 8574 will be presented to Council for adoption on November 8, 2010. Prior to the adoption of Bylaw 8574 any persons who believe they are affected by this bylaw may make their concerns known by writing to City Council c/o City Clerk, 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1. Any written submissions must be received by the City Clerk no later than 4:00 pm, November 8, 2010.


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Blue pigment would fade over time, staff says

HST question out in November by Tom Fletcher Black Press B.C. taxpayers will see the draft version of the referendum question on the harmonized sales tax as soon as the Chief Electoral Officer has written it, Attorney General Mike de Jong says. De Jong spoke to reporters Tuesday after meeting with the acting Chief Electoral Officer Craig James. “He [James] is going to prepare a draft question that he is comfortable

with, and I expect to get that in two or three weeks,” de Jong said. “As soon as I do I’ll release it to the public, and then next spring when the house convenes, we’ll submit that to the assembly for MLAs to offer any feedback.” The initiative petition spearheaded by former premier Bill Vander Zalm calls for the HST to be “extinguished” and refunds paid to all taxpayers for any extra sales tax collected since the provincial sales tax was replaced on July 1.

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The blue trees would remain in that temporary location for four to eight weeks, with the colourant fading over time. “Depending on how much precipitation we get next spring…it’ll gradually just wear off,” Fiss told council on Tuesday. Afterwards, the trees would be permanently planted either in the park or elsewhere in Richmond. The artist is flexible when it comes to the tree species, but had eyed some young oaks on a previous visit to a Richmond nursery. Coun. Ken Johnston asked what steps would be taken to deter vandalism. Fiss said two residential towers overlook the site and there is a playground nearby. “The trees themselves will be heavy,” Fiss added. “It would take a lot for somebody to come by with a truck and steal one.” Blue Trees would be the eighth Biennale artwork in Richmond, joining the ranks of Heads at Lansdowne Canada Line Station, Wind Waves at Garry Point and Water #10 on the Middle Arm greenway. The city would cover the $25,000 cost of acquiring, transporting, maintaining and eventually planting the trees. Dimopoulos would provide the $1,500 pigment, and the Biennale would pay for his transportation and accommodation. Fiss said Domopoulos has installed Blue Trees before without issue.

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McIntyre would score Richmond’s first try, but injure his shoulder on the same play forcing him out of the game. •In First Division play, Richmond outscored Langley 33-22. The game was pivotal for both teams as Richmond needed a victory to guarantee a possible promotion to the B Division for the spring season. Langley needs a win to avoid relegation to the lower C tier. Langley gained the upper hand early and led 12-0 at one point. But Richmond battled back with Wayne Polutu, who it seems draws two or three tacklers every carry, able to take the ball over the line for Richmond’s first try. Marc Gaudreault and John Findlay followed suit as Richmond took a 20-12 lead into the second half. Langley only had the ball for eight or nine minutes into the second half, but were able to score a pair of tries to make things interesting. •Richmond’s U-17 squad was overpowered by a touring Welsh side

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Pair of fundraising galas set for Saturday Two non-profit groups will host fundraising gala evenings Saturday, Oct. 30 in Richmond. At River Rock Casino Resort, the Richmond Hospital Foundation will host its annual Starlight Gala. The event is sold out. At the Radisson Vancouver Airport Hotel, the Richmond Chinese Community Society is hosting its 21st anniversary fundraising dinner and dance. Tickets are $100 each. A $50 tax receipt per ticket will be issued upon request. A portion of proceeds will go to the society’s scholarship fund for children. For more information, call the society’s office at 604-270-7222.

Music fest set to begin The 2010 Richmond Music Festival returns Nov. 6 to 27. The month-long event attracts hundreds of young musicians, who participate in competitive and non-competitive classes. Contact 604-878-5167 or info@rmfs.org for tickets and information.

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sports Depth has ruggers rolling One heartening sight this season for longtime Richmond Rugby Club member Jon Malchy is the number of players standing on the sidelines ready to enter games if needed. It has allowed the Second Division team, he says, to be more flexible with playing time. “Secondly, the support from past players, juniors, fans, and our sponsors has made the playing experience enjoyable for all,” he says. It paid off again last Saturday as Richmond remained undefeated, rolling to its sixth win with a 39-10 B.C. Rugby Union victory over Langley. But it was Langley that enjoyed the good start, up 10-0 against an initially-stagnant Richmond offence. It wasn’t until breaks by centres Brandon Sims and Matt McIntyre that Richmond began to get untracked. See Page A25

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Don Fennell photo The R.A. McMath Wildcats’ Black team is poised to pick up another Richmond secondary schools senior boys’ soccer title, going into this week’s league playoffs undefeated (8-0). The final is set for 3:30 p.m. at Richmond High.

With three Richmondites playing prominent roles, the Greater Vancouver Canadians hold down second place in the B.C. Major Midget Hockey League. Six weeks into the schedule, the Canadians are 9-3-0 and a single point back of the leading Vancouver Northwest Giants (9-0-1). The Canadians have outscored their opposition 56-32. Richmond’s Anthony Ast, the first pick of the Vancouver Giants in the 2010 Western Hockey League Bantam Draft, leads the Canadians in scoring with six goals and 10 assists in 12 games. The point total is fifthbest in the league. Carter Popoff has six goals and five assists, while goalie Brodie Burdeny has played in six (half ) of the Canadians’ games. The Canadians are coming off 4-2 and 6-5 wins over the Vancouver Northeast Chiefs last weekend.

Regional success helps skaters ready for prime time by Don Fennell Sports Editor The B.C. Coast Regional Figure Skating Championships isn’t a qualifier for next month’s B.C./Yukon Sectional in Kelowna, but it’s a good preview. With several Connaught athletes figuring prominently at the 2011 regional last weekend in Mission, head coach Keegan Murphy is brimming with optimism as the provincials near. “Achieving a top-five or podium placement is very exciting for any skater as it is the most competitive regional event of the year. It’s a great measure of their progress,” Murphy said. “Outside of this region, Kelowna is home to a group of athletes who are very competitive as well.”

Connaught’s most remarkable performance last weekend may well have been by Mitchell Gordon, who won the Novice men’s event. He executed four flawless triple jumps in the long program, scoring 80 points in his free skate and 118 points overall. This separated him from the rest of the Novice skaters by 16 points. Mitchell’s score is also a national record for this year. “If he can maintain this level of performance at upcoming events, he will be a strong contender at the 2011 Canadian championships (in Victoria) in January,” Murphy said. Also earning competitive event championships were Claudia Makhanko-Tang in Pre-Juvenile Ladies and Evan Mak in Juvenile Men. In the lower categories, Richmond skaters grabbed five po-

dium positions, including three gold medals. Murphy said this shows the continued quality of the developmental stages within Connaught Skating Club’s unique training structure— grooming young skaters to thrive in competition and to perform with confidence. Gold medal winners included Alisa Katsuno, Basil Wang and Megan Kan. Medal count aside, various Connaught athletes also succeeded in achieving personal-best point totals in their respective events. Highlights included Eurwen Szeto (fourth in Pre-Novice Ladies), Kurtis Schrieber (third in Pre-Novice Men) and Lizabet Shein (seventh in Pre-Novice Ladies). In all, Connaught skaters reached the top of the podium in six different events and collected 12 medals. •Complete regional results at www.richmondreview.com


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s we begin the 2010/2011 season, our Silver Anniversary year, the Richmond Chorus and Orchestra is sounding better than ever. The musicians are looking forward to a wonderful year and are preparing some excellent concerts for our audience’s enjoyment. Like many arts organizations, we struggle to deal with cuts in government funding, as well as the slow economic recovery we are all experiencing. In spite of these difficulties, we have not raised our ticket prices this year. We continue, as a registered charity, to be fiscally responsible, and we conduct the business of our organization as economically as possible. Included in our mandate is an obligation to support other charitable organizations; e.g. our Haiti Relief fundraising concert last year, our upcoming “Richmond Sings” concert (Oct. 25, 2010) in aid of local children living in poverty, our practice of making free concert tickets available to those in need. Our annual budget runs between $80,000 and $90,000. Our operating funds comprise four main sources: • individual membership fees paid by each musician • proceeds from concerts • members’ fundraising efforts (raffles, silent auction, etc.) • donations, bequests, etc. We are fortunate to have an endowment fund (administered by the Richmond Community Foundation), thanks to a generous bequest by a former Chorus member, Roy Neville Wrigley. This fund

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hen we look back on the past 20 years of the Richmond Community Foundation it is amazing what has been accomplished. The next 20 years will be even more amazing. Philanthropy is growing in Richmond and today’s citizens and businesses are making the strategic decision to invest their philanthropic dollars in a manner that will support the community today and in the future by establishing endowment funds with us. Our major objectives as a community foundation will continue to be twofold, one to help individuals and businesses in Richmond meet their philanthropic goals and second to address the existing and emerging charitable needs of the community of Richmond making Richmond the best place it can be to work, live and play by building permanent endowment funds and disbursing the invested capital for charitable purposes. As we move forward our current goal is to build the endowed capital to more than $6M within the next couple of years and as the future unfolds continue to build on that endowed asset base. Over these past 20 years our grant making has become more sophisticated. To be more strategic in funding community needs we are now moving into a community dialogue format unitizing “Vital Signs”, a needs assessment research tool by the Vancouver Foundation that includes Richmond. Generally Richmond is an affluent community but often not easily identifiable among us are the needs of the less fortunate. As we grow and mature as a community foundation the Richmond Community Foundation intends to increase distributable dollars through endowment building and prudent investment of that donated capital so that we are able to more significantly make a positive impact on addressing the charitable needs of our community and its people.

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REPORT FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

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t is with genuine pleasure that I write this message to introduce the Richmond Foundation’s 20th Anniversary Community Report. From the early challenges of start-up, and through the growing years to the now firm establishment of the Foundation as a successful, well respected organization serving our community, we are celebrating twenty incredible years of helping to make Richmond a better place to live, work and play. As Chair of the Richmond Community Foundation, it is very gratifying to see the continued growth and contribution of the Foundation to our city. Richmond’s Foundation was started in 1990, as one of four in the Province at the time. Today there are 38 Mike Brow, Chair community foundations in BC and over 250 Canada-wide, showing the growing importance and recognition of these organizations to the well-being of communities across the nation. The Richmond Community Foundation’s story of success is one of collaboration and persistence involving many visionary and insightful people coming together around an important cause for our community. Indeed, many thank-you’s are due. On that note, on behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to extend a heart felt thank you to the City of Richmond, for their foresight and support in the early start-up days 20 years ago. There is no doubt that without their staff and support during the early years, the Foundation would not be where it is today. Also, I would like to say a special thank you to our ‘Founding Board’ and to Ralph May, the Founding Chair of the Foundation 20 years ago. These dedicated individuals were exceptional in their service to the Richmond Foundation, and in honour of the Foundation’s 20th Anniversary, we will be inducting them into our “Founders Circle.” The Richmond Community Foundation has grown its asset base of permanent endowment funds to over $3 million, exhibiting excellent momentum with a nine-fold increase in market value over the past five years, despite the difficult economic times. This momentum is indicative of the Foundation’s growing recognition, importance and respect in the Richmond community. While the Foundation funds continue to grow for the future needs of Richmond, equally important is how they have provided close to $700,000 in gratefully received funds over the years to many worthwhile charities in Richmond and a further $700,000 in scholarships to young students seeking to

further their education. Guided by a threefold purpose of stewardship, leadership and partnership, we stand proudly behind our mission: • To protect and grow the permanent funds through prudent investing • To offer and match grants for projects that will enhance the quality of life of all our citizens • To provide community leadership by identifying areas that need improvement, stimulating ideas and balancing priorities • To work with partners to act on opportunities and review performance • To establish and apply fair, equitable and transparent policies and procedures • To maintain ongoing communications with the community of Richmond Richmond Community Foundation is proud to be a major part of this unique and wonderful community, and looks forward to discussing future endowment funds with all individuals, families, corporations and organizations, to help them create a fund ‘that gives forever,’ and helps keep Richmond a great place to live, work and play. I hope you enjoy reading through our Community Report. For more information on how you can contribute to the Richmond Community Foundation, please visit our website at www.richmondfoundation.org. Sincerely, Mike Brow Board Chair

2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mike Brow - Chair Michael Chiu - Director William G. Diston - Treasurer Christine Evans - Director Jeff Froh - Director Barb Goodwin - Director Sylvia Gwozd - Vice Chair Martin Hui - Director Danny Leung - Director Andy Li - Director Terry McPhail - Director Nadia Meherally - Director Lorraine Palmer - Secretary Margaret Picard - Director Jason Snyder - Director

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SCHOLARSHIPS PAST AND PRESENT

GREETINGS FROM THE BOARD CHAIR OF THE RICHMOND YOUTH FOUNDATION

Annual Golf Tournament – Terry McPhail/ Jason Snyder, Blue Ribbon Advisory – Michael Chiu, Community Grants – Margaret Pickard Fund Development – Mike Brow, Richmond Youth Foundation – Nadia Meherally Investment & Finance – Bill Diston Scholarships – Chris Evans, 20th Anniversary – Pat Brennan, Honorary Chair – Ralph May

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rom the inception of the RCF 20 years ago it was recognized that scholarship funds would form an integral part of the opportunities provided by endowment funds. This vision has been realized in many different ways and has provided students from all backgrounds support for their education. A relationship with the Richmond Board of Education has allowed for the selection of graduating students as they begin their post secondary education for up to 20% of the district provided scholarships. Scholarships have also been forwarded to students within the School District Trade Programs, courses close to the heart of some Fund Patrons.

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS Rob Akimow, Robert Bitcon, Carolyn Convey, Linda Coyle, Pius Chan, Linda Chrystal, Diane Dupuis, Wayne Duzita, Louise Fry, Rick Henderson, Craig Jones, Mary Kemmis, Jim Kojima, Magdalen Leung, Ralph May, Gary Perks, Corisande Percival-Smith, Rob Picard, Alan Rae, Peter Raju, Donna Sargent, De Whalen, James Westmacott

Scholarships are not just about money, they are an emotional boost for students .We can all help a student and be that encouragement that they need to succeed. Carol Day, Richmond School Trustee The Richmond Community Foundation also accommodates for scholarships to be flowed through to students whether to the school district or a post secondary institution. The Richmond Community Foundation is making a profound difference for young people in our community by supporting their pursuit of higher learning. I wish them continued

PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS Air Canada, BC Lotteries Corporation, City of Richmond, Community Foundations of Canada, Conway Richmond, Greenacres Golf Course, Kronier Sparrow, Milan & Maureen Ilich Foundation, Quilchena Golf & Country Club, RBC Dominion Securities – Alan Rae Wealth Management Team, Richmond Review, Richmond School District 38, Richmond Sunset Rotary Club, Rosewood Care Foundation, Royal Bank, Vancouver Foundation

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success and sincere congratulations on their twenty years of service and achievement. Debbie Tablotney, Richmond School Trustee In recent years scholarship funds have been initiated to provide funding for others such as women returning to the work force, elite athletes or dental profession students. Scholarships from the Richmond Community Foundation continue to grow and expand. The support and generosity of donors allows recipients who, without help, may not otherwise have had a chance to pursue and realize their educational goals and achieve success in a wide variety of fields. The individuals and organizations who make these scholarship opportunities available truly make a difference in the life of the award recipients and our community. Linda McPhail, Richmond School Board Chair

reetings from the Board Chair of the Richmond Youth Foundation, Nadia Meherally. On behalf of the Richmond Youth Foundation (RYF) Executive Council and General Committee, I would like to congratulate the Richmond Community Foundation Board of Directors and volunteers for all the good they have contributed to improving our community over the past 20 years. With the support of local donors of the Richmond Community Foundation and through our own fundraising efforts, the RYF has been able to provide funding for community projects organized by or for Richmond youth. This year, with our simplified granting process, we hope to make it even easier for more young leaders to receive funding for their project ideas. Our website will be re-launched in mid-October and will feature an Ideas Bank where youth can share ideas with one another and connect with similar minded organizations. I look forward to another exciting year in launching more great youth initiatives. Nadia Meherally

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SCHOLARSHIPS REALLY DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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he Richmond Community Foundation would like to thank Karin Sipko for her support of a number of very important programs, and scholarships through the Dr. Bud Sipko Memorial Endowment Fund. Mrs. Sipko set up this fund in her husband's name after his untimely death, and she is pleased to provide funding to a number of worthy causes. This fund was established as a Donor Directed Fund at the Richmond Community Foundation and allows Mrs. Sipko the flexibility to direct funds to various areas of the community of her choosing. Pictured below is a young Richmond man by the name of Matthew Choi, who is currently registered in the UBC DMD Program. Matthew recently traveled to Honduras where he, amongst other responsibilities as the sole dental student in their communities helped develop and implement oral health care lessons for mothers and children. “Bud would have enjoyed meeting this young man and would have enthusiastically supported his studies and volunteer efforts,” stated Karin Sipko. “Being able to provide him a scholarship from his fund is very gratifying.” In addition to this scholarship, Karin Sipko, through her late husband’s fund has also helped and supported the Schoolyard Society in Terra Nova Park, as well as the Richmond Food Bank with a couple of special grants to support the Food Bank Dental Matthew Choi Scholarship Winner Hygiene Program. On-site preventive dental services are offered at both Food Bank locations four times a year, and include oral screening, flouride varnish and dental counselling for children and their families. In addition, all children from families using the Food Bank, receive an oral health grab bag four times a year. As you can see, the flexibility of this very important Donor Directed Fund at the Community Foundation is something that anyone interested in establishing such a fund can have. We thank and congratulate Karin Sipko for her vision of wanting to support their community of Richmond, and to remember Dr. Bud Sipko and how much he cared about his community. If you would like more information on how you can set up a Donor Directed Permanent Endowment Fund at the Richmond Community Foundation, please contact our office at (604) 270-4483, or go to our website at www.richmondfoundation.org.

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS FOR 2010. Congratulations to them all! Etta Demerse Riley Haas Amanda Wood Elizabeth Brow Neil Brow Calvin Pang

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REPORT FROM THE BOARD CHAIR 1990

FINANCIAL REPORT – YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31 2009

t has been a great pleasure to be able to participate in the twenty year anniversary of the Richmond Community Foundation. The credit for the idea of a Richmond Community Foundation belongs to others. I, however, was given the opportunity to moderate a discussion of the concept at a community conference a year or so before the founding of the Richmond Community Foundation. I was also given the opportunity and the privilege Ralph May, to work with a very able Board Chair 1990 group of directors, staff of the Municipality of Richmond, and volunteers to put the concept into reality. We could never have succeeded without the support of the Mayor and Council in the early days. It is wonderful to see how successful others have been in carrying this idea forward and making the Richmond Community Foundation the success that it is today.

The Richmond Community Foundation had another very successful year in increasing the endowments and grants received in the year from the community by over $600,000. In 2009, the society was able to recover virtually all of the 2008 losses on its investments recording an overall increases of approximately 13% in the market values.

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I have always felt that the Municipality, or now City of Richmond, had an excellent sense of community and an excellent group of volunteers. This has proved out in the success of the Richmond Community Foundation and I am confident the Richmond Community Foundation can be a catalyst in continuing the community feeling and the community spirit in Richmond.

ORIGINAL 1990 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jack Bell - Director* Hugo Eppich - Director Rick Henderson - Director Kirk Lawrie - Director* Ralph May - Board Chair Bente Nielsen - Director Lorraine Palmer - Director Joseph Cohen (Special Advisor) * Deceased

Revenue Fundraising and Miscellaneous Income ............. 49,747 Dividends, Interest and other Investment Income .................. 48,986 Endowments, Donations and Grants received ............... 638,280 Total Revenue ................ 737,013 Expenditures Grants and Donations .................. 32,090 Operations, Public Relations and Administrative costs ............... 130,482 Total Expenses ................. 62,572 Net excess of revenue over expenses ............... 574,441

The rate of overall unrealized gain on investments in the year was approximately $270.000. The total capital of the foundation increased by approximately $845,000. A full set of the financial statements are available at the Foundation’s office. Please phone 604.270.4483 or email info@richmondfoundation.org Bill Diston Treasurer, Richmond Community Foundation

The law firm of Henderson Livingston Stewart LLP has been a proud supporter of the Richmond Community Foundation since its inception in 1990. Our firm would like to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to the Richmond Community Foundation, its Board of Directors, employees, volunteers, donors and other supporters for the commitment they have shown over the years to the improvement of the quality of life for everyone in the City of Richmond and wish them all continued success in the future. Consultations The lawyers at Henderson Livingston Stewart LLP would be pleased to answer any questions you may have concerning our practice or our ability to assist you. Please call our receptionist at 604-241-2855 should you wish to arrange an appointment.

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COMMUNITY REPORT 2010 GRANTS ver the past 20 years the Richmond Community Foundation has awarded over $600,000.00 in community grants to support the people of Richmond for needs as simple as dancing shoes for children to wheelchair accessible buses for seniors. From the Discretionary Community Grants Endowment Fund last year the Richmond Women’s Resource Centre received funding to promote the Richmond Shares Project. A program which is a web based initiative that matches low income people in need with individuals that have quality used household items they no longer need, such as furniture. Last year and this year, funds were provided to the Richmond Youth Foundation from the Discretionary Community Grants Endowment Fund for granting to support Richmond youth related projects. See the Richmond Youth Foundation for details on what those funds supported. In 2010 the Grants Committee has been reviewing the grant making process including utilizing the community research published by the Vancouver Foundation in Vital Signs to identify priority needs in Richmond and streamlining the Community Grant application procedures.

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COMMUNITY REPORT OCTOBER 28, 2010

YOUNG PEOPLE AND PHILANTHROPY – WHAT’S NEW?

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f we believe young people have something to say about their community, philanthropy, committee work and charity, how do we listen? This belief drove the Richmond Community Foundation to approach the inaugural year of the Leadership Now initiative of Richmond Volunteer and Information Services. It was such a success that the Foundation also took part the following year. As a result of this involvement the foundation decided that, not only should we have young people as directors on the board, but there should be a place for youth to drive fund development and grant processes. Hence, in 2007, the Richmond Youth Foundation was formed. An organization that, while under the auspices of the Community Foundation, has grown and developed into a well respected and vibrant part of the philanthropic community in Richmond. The RYF has provided young people an opportunity to work together, take on

he Richmond Youth Foundation (RYF) has had an eventful year. In addition to supporting and volunteering at local community initiatives, the RYF presented an interactive workshop at the Richmond Student Leadership Conference: Building a Case, Building Support, and Building Relationships. In April, the RYF co-hosted the Zenith 2010 Global Citizenship Conference, a day-long conference for young individuals to learn about pressing global issues and how to take action locally. The event took place at the River Rock Conference Centre, and featured 8 workshop sessions, the Zenith Volunteerism Fair, and the Zenith in Action project plan competition. In May, the RYF hosted its second annual RYF Benefit Brunch at the Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel. The event attracted over 100 youth and adult leaders for a morning of inspiration, learning, and idea cultivation. Funds raised from the Benefit Brunch went towards the RYF endowment fund, which is held in perpetuity to fund future youth community initiatives.

This past year, the RYF Grants Committee also held a consultation meeting with representatives from various youth sector organizations and programs to identify areas of need and interest in Richmond. The results were combined with the RCF Grants Scanning meeting results, and gave increased insight into issues in Richmond today. Recently, the RYF granted $2000.00 to the Richmond Society of Community Living’s Youth Connections to assist with renovations for a youth playground. The RYF is also aiming to attract more input from youth in the community. The new Ideas Bank initiative on the RYF website encourages young individuals to anonymously suggest ways on how to improve the community. As well, to simplify the grant application procedure, grant applicants can now directly fill in and submit their project information on the RYF website. For more information about the Richmond Youth Foundation’s community involvement, granting initiatives, and upcoming events, visit www.ryfoundation.org.

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leadership roles, pursue funding and disburse grants to community projects. Their commitment to these purposes and their enthusiasm for this work has impressed everyone who has met with them. The RCF can be truly proud of facilitating this initiative and grateful to Volunteer Richmond for the Leadership Now program that enables young people to be active in our community. We, along with our Richmond Youth Foundation members, look forward to the future!

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emember, it’s never too early to think about supporting the annual Christmas Fund Program managed by Volunteer Richmond Information Services. This program, led by Community Chair, Greg Halsey-Brandt, raises necessary dollars for those financially challenged. As we approach this fall/winter time of year, it is a time of celebration. Through generous donations from individuals, corporations and social organizations, the Fund strives to meet the needs of over 2,500 individuals and 600 families each year. In addition to being able to pledge funds to this program, Volunteer Richmond also established a permanent endowment fund at the Richmond Community Foundation to ensure long-term sustainability of this program. This investment will pay back for years to come. However in order to continue to grow this fund, your support is most welcome. With this and other initiatives, we hope no one need go without a Christmas. Also, if you would like to show your support, please keep in mind the “Giving at Christmas” event in support of the Richmond Christmas Fund. This event takes place at the Green River Presentation Centre at the Richmond Oval on Thursday November 18, 2010 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information on this and the Christmas Fund, please contact Volunteer Richmond at 279-7020, or the Richmond Community Foundation at 270-4483. Or go to the websites: www.volunteerrichmond.ca or www.richmondfoundation.org

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Make a media room you’ll love TRICIA LESLIE

Renewing an old home is a major undertaking: from the design process to permit approval to completion, it is an involved process for homeowner and renovator. When that renovation can actually give the homeowner more space, the renewal becomes an upgrade. Such was the case at a West Side Vancouver single-family home – situated on a desirable corner lot in a fantastic neighbourhood – where the house itself was in need of a major overhaul of almost everything from the ground up. The homeowners called in RJR Construction management. “This house is on a small corner lot. If the client had decided to tear down and rebuild, they would only have been allowed to build a 1,600-square-foot home,” notes RJR owner Shawn Stewart. “By renovating instead of building new, we were able to (make) it a 3,300-sq.-ft. home by creative use of guidelines while staying with the rules. It made perfect sense to renovate.” Stewart says they met these clients on a recent tour of homes where one of his company’s completed projects

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Make it hot at home: ďŹ replaces TRICIA LESLIE Fire has always been hailed as one of the most important discoveries of humankind. It gave early humans much-needed warmth, and a way to cook or smoke their hard-earned food. These days, fire may not be as much a necessity as it was thousands of years ago, but many homeowners still like to have a fireplace, sometimes more than one, within their dwelling. And often – especially with the trend of indoor-outdoor living year-round on B.C.’s West Coast – homeowners like to have a fireplace outside, too. Current homeowners have a lot more choice and variety than their ancestors did when it comes to fire; now, there are gas, electric and wood-burning fireplaces available, and even portable, ethanol-fuelled fires that can be used indoors and out. At Fireplaces Unlimited, sales manager Dale Fouquette says homeowners often choose what kind of fireplace they want depending on the size of their home, and on the scope of their home renovations.

From gas to electric, from wood-burning to ethanol-fuelled, a wide array of fireplaces are available to homeowners in all kinds of sizes, shapes, materials and designs. Fireplaces Unlimited sales manager Dale Fouquette, above, says the choice often depends on the homeowner and what kind of home they have (i.e. condo as opposed to single-family), as well as what kind of look they want. Rob Newell photos

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Find a range that’s right for your kitchen MAGGIE CALLOWAY Amateur home chefs are likely more common now than ever before, thanks to The Food Network and other related TV shows and series. And they like the best and latest in the kitchen, where the newest kitchen ranges have now become a ‘must have’ for many, says Coast Wholesale Appliances’ Michael Ramsey. “We have been finding over the past five years (that) once you go up from your basic range, clients want to add a convection oven,” Ramsey says. “The advantage with the fan assist in a convection range is it helps move the warm air around the food, so it cooks quicker at a lower temperature. It provides better results for baking and if you are cooking a roast, it seals in the flavour.” Gas has always been considered the best way to go for the cook top because the chef can control the temperature much better than electricity. Where natural gas is not available, the fairly new ceramic tops have the advantage of providing more flat working space and are easier to clean, but controlling the temperature can be harder because the element

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has to cycle on and off to prevent the surface from overheating. “Induction cooking technology is very popular right now for cook tops,” says Ramsey. Heat is generated by the interaction between the cooking surface and the cookwear, he notes, explaining how induction works. “The thing with magnetic induction is it gives similar performance to gas. The great thing is, you put the pot on the range and it heats up right away, and when you remove the pot from heat, it cools

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very quickly. This is also a good way to go if you don’t have access to natural gas,” Ramsey says. Many models include fantastic features, such as convection bake, broil, and roast, while cook tops provide remarkable control at ultra-high or ultra-low temperatures with burners that can deliver up to 18,000 BTUs of precision. Other desirable features are warmer drawers, a secondary oven (some warming drawers can double as second ovens), bread proofing, dehydration settings for drying out fruit, and pastry settings. Another great plus on some models is a temperature probe built into the range, a fantastic tool for the holiday turkeys. With more and more outdoor kitchens being built each year in Metro Vancouver, the related equipment and accoutrements are becoming more advanced, Ramsey

says. “Outdoor kitchen are becoming very popular. Some of the units contain a rice cooker, a 15-inch deep fryer, a wok or even a steam unit,” he says. Some companies offer the tappanyaki grill (tappanyaki is a style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron grill), Ramsey notes, and in some of the higher-end ranges, chefs can pre-program recipes. “If you have a recipe you are making on a regular basis, you can press a button and name that recipe,” he says. “You program in how long you want it to cook for and at what temperature and one-touch will set everything for you.” Whether amateur chef or professional, whether baker or entertainer, the kitchen ranges available today allow foodies of all levels to pursue their passion with a range they love.

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Herriot envisions an eventual reality where neighbours – in fact, entire neighbourhoods – get together and grow food year-round. Homes with mostly shade gardens could grow lettuce, peas and other shade-loving plants, for example. Homes with sunny gardens could grow tomatoes, squash, etc. Surplus food could be canned and shared. Greenhouses, which can be expensive for one family, could be financed together and shared. Herriot leaves some sections of the food garden fallow during the winter to give the soil a break, and helps build it back up by adding a mulch of aged horse manure, compost, leaves and seaweed. The rest of the garden remains productive with arugula, beets, broccoli, winter cabbage, cauliflower, chard, winter mesclun mixes, and much more. With Herriot’s help – through her books – it can be easy to become a year-round gardener, no matter how much space is available.

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Noah (left) and Caden Jimeno play a game of chess in the warmth given by a gas fireplace and also demonstrate how to save energy by turning water off when not in use. Terasen Gas offers several residential rebate programs – such as switching to an EnerChoice gas fireplace – to help homeowners save money and lessen energy costs. Danielle and Je Jimeno photos

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RJR Construction improved this Vancouver home, inside and out, with a renovation that also increased the square footage. Submitted photos

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any extra spending. “In this case, there was an old oil tank we discovered when we came across a copper line buried in the soil,” Stewart says. “We were able to get that removed safely and this was an extra cost to the client.” The Vancouver house required a lot of structural upgrades in order to make the home sound, so it was structurally re-engineered and approved to earthquake standards. In order to meet the requirements of the city, RJR had to reinforce with sheer walls and structural beams, which were masked by finished materials. On the exterior, the porch was rebuilt and enhanced, raised fascia details were applied to gables, pre-painted Hardie board siding was added, and modern materials were used to complement the period appearance of the house with stone, natural wood trim and cladding. Inside a sprinkler system was installed throughout the home, along with radiant infloor heating, true divided fibreglass windows and a high-efficiency boiler. The creative use of space includes two separate units for a total of three baths, two kitchens, and nine bedrooms. The finishes in both units are superb, with extensive use of natural wood and re-milled existing doors; both units fit naturally into the style of the home. Both suites have open-plan living, with the living room, full-size dining room and kitchen flowing naturally from one to the other. The atmosphere is casual yet elegant with the striking millwork – from the fireplace to the crown mouldings, from the baseboards to the bookcases – adding a sophisticated touch. As with any job, there were a few bumps in

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the road – a huge glacier boulder was found when the house was lifted, for example, and the property line was found to be two feet off, plus the fact that RJR had to work in an incredibly tiny space when the neighbour asked that a fence be installed between the two homes prior to the start of the renovation.

This is when a client will likely be thankful they have hired an experienced contractor. Brought back from the brink with a sensitive and stunning renovation, this Vancouver home is now a delight to the homeowners and to the neighbourhood, where it now fits in like it has always belonged.


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Enhance the home with a new fireplace CONTINUED FROM P.4

“A lot of people who are doing full-out renovations just want a new look,” he says. “Some homes have two or more fireplaces – they can go anywhere. In bedrooms, in the basement, living rooms, family rooms, dens, patios and ensuites.” Fireplaces Unlimited is the largest company of its kind in Metro Vancouver, Fouquette notes, and often provide fireplaces for well-known local builders working on major residential projects, both single-family detached and multi-family. The company offers a massive variety of fireplaces in all shapes and sizes, indoor and out, as well as a choice of fuel (gas, electric, wood-burning and ethanol). Often, Fireplaces Unlimited will replace an old, wood-burning fireplace with a new gas or electric one, Fouquette says, and adds that while gas is always a popular option with homeoweners, electric fireplaces are in demand in multi-family developments. As for the look, fireplaces can be contemporary and chic or traditional and classic, square or rectangular or vertical or even circular (some outdoor firepits). Hearths and surrounds come in natural spa stone, limestone, granite, concrete, steel, travertine, glass, tile and crystal, among other options. Inside, instead of fake wood or stones among the flames, homeowners can choose to accentuate the blaze with everything from large, clear beads to small, sparkly black beads to crushed river rock. Some fireplaces even

Dynasty Fireplaces store manager Helen Lu notes that electric fireplaces come in a huge variety of sizes, shapes and materials, from glass and granite to limestone and travertine. Rob Newell photo

feature beads or rock inside that turn different colours; homeowners can pre-set the colour scheme how they want it. Fouquette says that flush, or clean-face fireplaces are currently trendy with homeowners, likely because of their smooth, streamlined look. Another kind of fireplace offers homeowners indoor and outdoor choices with a twist: the fire is mobile. Ranging in size from table-top, glass-enclosed flames to mid-size to full-size fires, the fire burns without smoke or smell, and uses Fanola, an EcoLogo-approved liquid based on ethanol. These kinds of portable fires are popular with condo owners and also, at events such as wedding receptions or fundraisers, where the table-top fires can be moved inside to out, and vice versa, says Fouquette.

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Fireplaces Unlimited offers several local products to comsumers as well, a factor that may sway those concerned with a sustainable, eco-friendly lifestyle. Ditto at Dynasty Fireplaces in Richmond, where the focus is soley on electric fireplaces. Electric fireplaces also come in all kinds of looks, shapes and sizes, from modern and sleek to old-fashioned and antique. While electric fireplaces generally don’t give as much heat as wood-burning or gas fireplaces, they can still heat a room quite fast, notes Dynasty Fireplaces store manager Helen Lu. And if homeowners want the look of the fire without the heat, they can turn the heat option off in order to enjoy the flickering flames. “(Homeowners) like the look, mostly, but they buy it to use for a real fireplace,” Lu says. “People who don’t have a lot of space like them a lot ... they like them for outdoor use too.”

Currently, clients are drawn to several different styles of wall unit products, which can easily be hung on a wall anywhere in the house. Slim and elegant, many wall unit styles look more like flatscreen TVs than fireplaces; others look similar to beautifully framed photos of fire. Old wood-burning stoves can also be turned into electric units, and customers still have a lot of choice among free-standing units, as well as large, full-size fireplaces with surrounds in limestone, travertine, granite, marble and more. From simple and unadorned to detailed and intricate, clients can choose exactly the fireplace they want to complement their home. Fireplaces have travelled the gamut over the centuries, evolving from an absolute necessity to a stylish home accessory, and today’s homeowners are taking advantage of the range of choices available.


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