richmond news - september 24, 2010

A sad storytime endingA popular program, whichencourages parents to readto their newborn babies,desperately needs helpafter suffering fromgovernment cutbacks.

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Olympic glory days revisited

A plan is being hatched to launch a bookto mark Richmond’s role in the 2010 WinterOlympic Games.

The City of Richmond and the RichmondNews are set to team up to deliver amemorable coffee table book in time forChristmas. The book will feature stunningphotographs taken throughout the Gamesin Richmond, many of which were taken byNews photographer, Chung Chow.

City council’s general purposes commit-tee approved the project Monday, and theplan will go before full council for a finaldecision next week.

Around $15,000 is needed to get theproject off the ground, with the cash com-ing from the already established OlympicBranding Strategy budget.

Ted Townsend, the city’s corporate com-munications senior manager, said in his

report to committee that staff are propos-ing to produce a “high quality, coffee tablebook.”

“It is estimated that the city has assem-bled in excess of 100,000 photos related tothe Games and the oval,” he added.

In July, city council approved a 2009surplus allocation to allow for the afore-mentioned photos to be catalogued.

Fuel pipeline plan queried

Book to showcase Richmond’s gold medal performance

The corporation behind the proposal torun a 15-kilometre aviation fuel pipelinethrough Richmond says it’s listening to theconcerns of the city and its people.

Last week we asked you, the read-ers, to tell us the questions you wantthe Vancouver Airport Fuel FacilitiesCorporation (VAFFC) to answer.

Your questions varied greatly andtouched a number of serious concernswith regard to the proposed fuel off-load-ing facility on the south arm of the FraserRiver and the pipeline itself, which willzigzag its way roughly eight feet under thesurface from the river to the airport.

In a full and frank interview, projectdirector Adrian Pollard answered thosequestions and told the News how he andhis team has spent the last five monthsaddressing issues raised by a number oforganizations over the corporation’s plan

— which was one of 14 options exploredover the last few years.

The VAFFC — a consortium of airlineswho use YVR — says it needs this newdelivery system to cope with increasingfuture fuel demands and also to diversifyits supply.

Opponents of the plan say it’s merely aploy to cut out the middle man (mainlandrefineries in Canada and U.S.) and directlyaccess cheaper fuel from the Far East viathe sea.

This fall, the VAFFC will be putting thefinal touches to its formal environmentalimpact application, which will be submit-ted to the BC Environmental AssessmentOffice sometime in November. That willbe followed by a series of public openhouses before BCEAO decides on the proj-ect in late summer or the fall of 2011.

A selection of your questions and theresponses from Pollard and his VAFFCteam are on page 4. For the full story, goonline to www.richmond-news.com

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on this daySeptember 24

1957 — President DwightD. Eisenhower sends 101stAirborne Division troops toLittle Rock, Arkansas, toenforce desegregation.

Virginia McCreedy has wit-nessed first hand the strong bondforged between a baby and its par-ents due to reading books.

As head of Kid’s Place atthe Richmond Public Library,McCreedy knows how important itis for parents to start reading to theirchild at the earliest opportunity,even just days after birth.

That’s why McCreedy — andmany like her across B.C. — isappealing for people and busi-nesses in Richmond to help savethe Books4Babies (B4B) program,which had its provincial funding cutearlier this year.

Until last month, every parent ofa newborn in the city, and in B.C.,received a B4Bs package includ-ing a book, a CD with songs and abooklet talking about how parentscan start reading right away to theirbabies.

However, due to the fundingcuts, McCreedy says their stock isalmost depleted.

“Supplies are now so low wecannot even give out any more com-plete packages. It’s basically over,”McCreedy told the News.

“Babies are not too young forbooks and we really want to providethat experience and knowledge forthem, just like they get at BabyTime at the library.

“The health nurses, who are inmore direct contact with the parentsand baby, will have a better ideaof the positive changes. But I havenoticed an increasing connectionbetween some parents and their

babies at Baby Time in the libraryhere.”

More than 1,800 packages werehanded out to newborn babies inRichmond last year and a surveyhas shown that more than 60 percent of parents who’ve experiencedthe B4B program are now lookingat books more frequently and areusing the local library more often.

B4B is a provincial early lit-eracy and childhood developmentprogram that helps the family ofnewborns create an environment in

which their baby can succeed.The program is based on exten-

sive research that supports the cor-relation between positive newbornenvironments and children’s futuresuccess rates.

In Richmond the program isdelivered through local libraries andpublic health nurses.

Research conducted bythe Council for Early ChildDevelopment claims that newbornexperiences matter.

“Early childhood development

depends upon the experienceschildren have in the environmentswhere they grow,” said Dr. ClydeHertzman, director, Human EarlyLearning Partnership (HELP) UBC.

In order to save the program, theB4B steering committee is lookingfor donations from the public andhas developed a full range of spon-sorship opportunities for the privatesector.

Donations can be made online atwww.books4babies.bclibrary.ca/for-supporters.

Final chapter closing on Books4Babies programEDUCATION

Organization appeals for donations to keep service running

Cross-country Culture Days kicks off in RichmondCanada’s new cross-country cele-

bration of arts and culture is comingto Richmond this weekend.

From today (Friday) untilSunday, the three-day family-friendly event gives everyone achance to explore their creative sideby participating in free, hands-on,interactive activities that provide aglimpse into the world of local art-ists, historians, architects and other

creative producers.“Our local cultural community

has embraced Culture Days likeno other in British Columbia,” saidMayor Malcolm Brodie.

“With more than 30 events regis-tered for the Culture Days weekend,Richmond has far more participa-tion than any other municipality.”

The range of free activities,demos and exhibitions offered in

Richmond is remarkable.Local artists like Aphrodite

Blagojevic and Jeanette Jarvilleare opening their home studios.The Gateway Theatre is offeringbackstage tours, mask performanceworkshops, chats with costumedesigner Hannah Matiachuk and arare opportunity to attend an openrehearsal of their upcoming produc-tion, Brighton Beach Memoirs.

The Richmond Cultural Centrewill be a veritable beehive ofarty activity with the RichmondArt Gallery’s Waterscapes exhi-bition and Family Sunday, aswell as demos by the RichmondPotters Club, Textile Arts Guild ofRichmond, Creative Jewellers Guildof BC and more.

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Tracy Lee , left, reads to her daughterJocelyn Chuah during Baby Time at theRichmond Public Library, while, above,mom, Reem Bulifa, does likewise with herson, Malek Sherif

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1. Q: Will the VAFFCexplore other options fur-ther?

A: This is the best optionand there are benefits toRichmond, such as removingup to 1,000 trucks per monthoff the city’s streets.

But the intent of this(environmental) process isto assess the single project,not a number of projects.This could end positively ornegatively for us. This (new)system will also replace theother pipeline. We don’t ownor operate the other pipe

(Kinder Morgan do), butit’s our understanding that,should this project succeed,then the older pipe would bedecommissioned, perhapsover a period of five years.

As for the other options,we need to have a deep-seaterminal for this project andthe Fraser River option wasthe best one.

2. Q: How much weighthas the VAFFC given to thepotential hazards of run-ning jet fuel tankers dailythrough the south arm ofthe Fraser River?

A: (The tankers) will notbe running daily. There willonly be around two or threevessels per month. But we’veplaced a significant weighton this and have done andare doing a lot of environ-mental studies, spill model-ing, navigation risk assess-ments. We’re confident we’vetaken everything into accountand we have worldwideexpertise working on thisand they understand thesescenarios better than anyone.The focus is avoiding a spill.But zero risk is impossible,there’s risk in everything.

3. Q: What kind of con-sideration has been given topossible environmental andeconomic damage to resi-dents and businesses froma rupture on the line?

A: The pipeline will bedesigned to the best stan-dards available and will beregularly tested. Also, itwon’t be operating 24 hoursa day, so there will be plentyof opportunities for tests.

4. Will the VAFFC reme-diate any damage causedby a rupture due to negli-gence of a third party?

A: The corporation wouldbe responsible for issues itcauses. It would get cleanedup and the VAFFC would beinvolved, but we’d have tolook at the circumstances andthe reason for any spill.

5. The airline industry,like many others, is on adownturn right now. Howcan the VAFFC claim thatfuture demand will spiketo the levels that require abigger fuel supply?

A: The long term predic-tions are still for growth. Thelast couple of years is notwhat we should focus on.

6. Why did the VAFFCpurchase land for themarine terminal for theirpreferred option evenbefore entering into publicconsultation?

A: Real estate with adeep-sea option doesn’tbecome available everyday.The land was purchasedin 2007, but we have beenexploring all the optionssince 2001 and only decidedin 2006 that the currentoption was the best one. Ifthe project is rejected, wewill have to sell the land.

7. Richmond’s land issandy and prone to liq-uefaction. How will theVAFFC deal with this?

A: Actually, through ourpipeline design studies, asandy environment is betterfor this pipe. For liquefac-tion, it has less of an impacton the pipeline than it wouldin a rockier, harder environ-ment. We have lots of con-fidence in our ability to putthis pipeline in safe.

The VAFFC’s applicationto the BCEAO can be foundat www.eao.gov.bc.ca and byfollowing the project infor-mation link.

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City of Richmond staff want to holdWinterfest 2011 in the city hall precinct— city councillors do not.

Staff has asked a much-depleted council(the mayor and three other members wereabsent) on Monday to endorse the plans fornext year’s event, with $150,000 comingfrom the council provision fund and another$95,000 “value-in-kind support.”

The proposal was to hold Winterfest 2011on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12 and 13, atthe city hall precinct grounds and BrighousePark. Granville Street would also be closedfrom No. 3 Road to Minoru Boulevard aspart of the plan.

But many city councillors asked why, forinstance, the city was not hosting the com-munity event at the Richmond Olympic Oval,

the venue for the 2009 “Countdown to theGames” festival.

Concerns were expressed among councilthat an event such as Winterfest could bebadly hampered by the weather if it’s heldoutdoors at the city hall precinct.

And they queried why staff had not con-sidered the oval as the event’s location.

Anne Stevens, the city’s enterprisesservices senior manager, responded to theconcerns, saying the event had been held out-doors in the city hall area from 2006 to 2008.

Stevens added that less people are expect-ed to turn out for next year’s event than in2009 and a bigger venue, such as the oval,may not be appropriate.

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Townsend said in hisreport that a city staff teamhas been put together, withexpertise in writing, bookdesign and book publishing.

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Whether or not to keep the long gun registry boilsdown to one policy question: Is it worth the money?Trying to paint it as a civil-rights issue is pure

political posturing.We want people — even farmers and duck hunters — to

register their vehicles because we expect them to be account-able for what they do with it. The Conservatives agree thatpeople should still register handguns. What’s the difference?How is a shotgun less dangerous than a pistol? The policeofficers who sometimes find themselves facing one don’t seemuch of a difference.

There’s no doubt that setting up Canada’s long gun reg-istry was among the most mismanaged, wasteful projects inour history. And yes, we can lay that at the Liberals’ feet.Estimates vary, but at least $1 billion was sunk into building adatabase that was supposed to cost $119 million. It is right todeplore this jaw-dropping bill.

But that money is gone, and the $4 million Canadians payeach year to maintain the registry is small change in federalterms. Abandoning it altogether will mean every penny was atotal loss.

Police chiefs are adamant that the registry is worth keep-ing. If the police aren’t the authority on fighting crime, whois? Not politicians, and not pollsters either. Doctors and nurs-es — who live with the horrendous results of gunfire — alsosay keep it.

Thankfully, the majority (albeit a slim one) listened to thefolks on the front line, but we haven’t seen the end of this yet.The Tories have promised to make it an election issue. Well,they can campaign on this all they want, we, at least, have yetto see a compelling argument to scrap it.

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Okay, this is gettingridiculous.

It’s far past time to raiseB.C.’s minimum wagefrom the $8 mark whereit’s floundered since 2001.2001!

That’s nearly 10 yearswithout an increase forB.C.’s lowest-earningpopulation.

To add insult to injury,the wage was $7.50 in1995, so in 15 years, it’sgone up a mere 50 cents.

Not only that, but B.C.– not a cheap province tolive in – now has the dis-tinction of having the low-est minimum wage in thecountry. In Newfoundland,minimum wage is $10, andI would say B.C.’s shouldbe at least that high.

There is some interest-ing information on B.C.Stats. They compile theConsumer Price Index,which is a measure ofprice change in the costof a basket of consumergoods and services rang-ing from food and shelterto clothing and gas. Using2002 as a base rate of 100,in 1995 the items cost91.6 and in 2009 they cost112.3.

If the minimumwage had kept pace, the1995 minimum of $7.50would’ve risen to $9.19.But we’re mired at $8.

I may not remember theexact details, but I knowI’m paying a lot moretoday for most things thanI did in 1995. Gas hasgone way up, groceriesseem more expensive, my

hydro and cable bills haverisen and little things likea cup of coffee or a maga-zine seem to have doubledin the past 15 years.

A minimum wageearner grosses $16,640 ayear if they work a full-time 40-hour week. That’s$1,386 a month. With atleast $500 of that goingto rent, $100 to buy a buspass and at the barest min-imum 300 bucks a monthfor food, we’re looking atless than $500 for all therest: taxes, phone, hydro,medical, dental, clothingand much more.

Even if someone is apartner in a two-incomehome, minimum wage isbarely enough to survive.And if there are kids in thepicture, minimum wageis looking pretty dire.Childcare, diapers andfood are going to eat up abig chunk of that monthlysalary.

Oh, I get it that it isn’teasy for some businessesto pay more, but right nowthere’s a golden opportu-nity.

The HST is supposedto save businesses money,which might mean theycould pay their employeesa little more.

One thing to consider

would be a different mini-mum wage for servers inrestaurants who make tips.

Way back, when I wasworking my way throughuniversity in the 1980s,minimum wage was $3.65.

I was a waitress at PJBurger and Sons, whichwas not only a lot of fun,but which also brought ina tidy sum in tips.

Serving in a restaurantisn’t easy street though,because the work isn’tguaranteed and one rarelygets a 40-hour week.

Restaurants may beharder hit than other busi-nesses when it comes toHST, since most of theproducts they buy (unpro-cessed food) are not sub-ject to HST.

Therefore, there is nosavings to pass onto theconsumer, but they areobligated to charge theconsumer the new 12-per-cent tax. Not only that, butconsumers may be cut-ting out restaurant mealsbecause the HST has hittheir pocketbook fairlyhard.

My guess is, it’s notgoing to be the best oftimes for the next year orso for restaurants, and theyprobably deserve a breakon the minimum wagethey pay to servers whoearn tips.

However, for minimumwage earners who don’tearn tips, an increase isdefinitely in order.

Comments and ques-tions always welcome [email protected].

The Editor,Re: “Eight City workers, one working,” Letters, Sept. 17.I would like to shed some light on the letter to the editor

about the eight city workers.I appreciate how this situation may have been understood

by the writer. A quick discussion with the work crews would,however, have shed some light on what was happening.

These crews were working on completing a bench instal-lation so it could be in place for a memorial event. Familymembers had already flown into Richmond for this service.

There was a misunderstanding between city staff and thefamily on the completion date for the installation. Since thisbench was very important to the family in providing closureafter a death in the family, the city committed to completingthe installation prior to the event.

A parks crew was redirected from a large project installingplayground equipment at Walter Lee School to installing thisbench at South Arm Park. Several pieces of equipment werenecessary for the project — to cut through the ground as wellas fill in and landscape the area.

The crew brought all of their equipment in case it wasneeded and met their supervisor and a park planner on site todirect the work so the crew could get back to the playgroundinstallation as quickly as possible. Although it was unusual tosee so many staff on site, staff were not there long. The crewand equipment returned directly to the Walter Lee projectafter the bench was installed.

I hope this provides some clarity on how this situationoccurred. We are happy we were able to support a familyin their grieving process and provide them with a space toremember their family member.

Dave SempleGeneral manager, Parks and Recreation

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Registry just for confiscationGUN REGISTRY

The Editor:Re: “Don’t shoot the gun registry,”

Letters, Sept. 17Perhaps in the protected utopia that

Mr. Halsey-Brandt lives in and for politi-cal expediency the registry is a goodthing, but for the 99 per cent of the restof the population the LGR is just anotherhammer for harassment by the socialists.

The events in Toronto this past weekproves that registry is not for police pro-tection as advertised, it is for confisca-tion. A police officer would have to bepretty dumb to rely on the registry to

make a decision that could get him killed.There is nothing known to mankind

that deters crime faster than a gun. Justthe possibility that there may be a gun isusually enough to be a discouragement.

One needs to question the motives ofany politician who needs to remove thistime-proven deterrence. Especially whenwe all know that criminals will not beregistering their guns — which rendersthat registry useless as a crime fightingtool.

Gary NelsonRichmond

The Editor,In recent days

Vancouver’s ChiefConstable, Jim Chu, andthe BC Association ofChiefs of Police haveexpressed strong supportfor the gun registry.

These developments,when coupled with earliersupport for the registryby the RCMP and otherpolice forces across thenation, should remove the

issue from partisan poli-tics.

Clearly, it is a matter ofpublic safety and shouldbe dealt with in that way.I urge all Richmond resi-dents who feel this way tolet our own members ofParliament know of oursupport for the registryand urge them to voteaccordingly.

Neil SutherlandRichmond

Safety of the public is at riskLetters policy

The editor reserves the right to editletters for brevity, clarity, legality

and good taste. Letters mustinclude the author’s telephone

number for verification. We do notpublish anonymous letters.

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The Editor,Re: “Public funding of fish farms

slammed,” News, Sept. 15.Now that’s what I’m talking about! News

reporter Nelson Bennett is following themoney behind the salmon survival issue,questioning the political motives of govern-ment, and speculating why so few fishersspoke up at the Cohen Commission hearingin Richmond.

Of course fishers’ work doesn’t end withthe fishing; so many Fraser River gillnetterswere still busy.

As well, there were seine and troll fisher-ies still in progress. However, several peopleasked why I didn’t address the hearing, andI’ll tell you.

Having been involved in many govern-ment inquiries over the past 30 years, I don’tthink they make much difference; they areusually political window dressing at best andcostly bureaucratic stonewalling at worst.

No disrespect intended toward the CohenCommission, but there are larger systemicissues in our electoral system threateningsalmon (and us!) which overarch D.F.O. mis-management, ocean net pen salmon farming,or racial divisions amongst harvesters. Theseare all manifestations of our flawed demo-cratic system. The fix is in at the top.

For example, twenty years ago D.F.O. con-ducted a five year study on the consequencesof Kemano Completion, Alcan’s intendedraising of the Kinney Dam on the NechakoRiver.

It would have earned Alcan millionsmore in hydro exports, but would have beendisastrous for salmon throughout the Frasersystem. Alcan was a major supporter of thegoverning party of the day. So RichmondM.P. and Minister of Fisheries, Tom Siddon,gave Alcan permission to proceed regardless.Senior D.F.O. biologists quit in protest.

The Rivers Defense Coalition raised astorm of public opposition. The newly electedN.D.P. Provincial government held B.C.Utilities Commission Hearings and stoppedthe project. Alcan sued the province of B.C.

The RCMP investigated Tom Siddon, butthe Crown did not prosecute. The province ofB.C. (you, taxpayers) had to ante up a hugeout of court settlement to Alcan to get us offthe hook. That time bomb is still ticking.

Alcan is now owned by Rio Tinto, a UKand Australia based global corporation. Andwe have another generation of corporate pup-pets in both Victoria and Ottawa, exceptingour own local maverick, John Cummins.

Another example: how can we expectto stop the harmful effects of open net pensalmon farming when the fish farm industryis in bed with our provincial masters?

The D.F.O. can arrest me for placing “del-eterious material” in a fish bearing waterwayif I piss off the end of Steveston dock, butcan’t touch a foreign corporation for poison-ing, infesting, and supplanting native salmonbecause their bosses share pillow talk withthose corporate leaders/financial contributors.

Yet, when Alexandra Morton dip-nettedsome pink salmon smolts to prove to D.F.O.that sea lice from salmon farms were threat-ening wild salmon they threatened to pros-ecute her for fishing without a license! Sameold, same old, corporate democracy.

Can I prove all this? Well, as the photo inthe News article shows, I don’t have much ofa leg to stand on. And I am out of my finan-cial depth bucking this tide. But that doesn’tmean I’m wrong.

Will Supreme Court Justice BruceCohen look for answers to Nelson Bennett’squestions? Will he follow the money backupstream to Ottawa and Victoria? Will headdress the systemic cancer in our electoralsystem? If I thought he could and wouldyou can be damned sure that, as old, tired,bent, and busted as I am, I would have hadsomething to say at that meeting. As it is,the blame game is a losing game I can’t bebothered playing. Government splits the play-ers up, and then beats them with their owntax money, and big business walks away withthe pot.

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and kids heading back toschool. It is also a goodtime to review our portfo-

lios and get organized forthe future.

It may begin with think-

ing about what the punditsare saying.

Some economists sug-

gest that the bear is lurk-ing and that we are infor an extended periodof downward pressure onequities.

Predictions range froma double-dip recession to a‘30s-style depression.

The U.S. economy isretracting and, with somuch of Canada’s GDPsold into the Americanmarket, we can concludethat their problems willaffect us.

That means investorsshould think about thepossibility of near-termvolatility and get readyfor it.

Preparation requires afocus on capital preserva-tion, generating income,and being ready to act.

These criteria dictatethat some of a portfoliobe held in cash, but manypeople inadvertently endup with a different propor-tion of cash than originallyintended because theymade hurried decisions.

This is too often thecase with GICs.

Consider investors whoare sitting on cash and notentirely sure what to dowith it.

They don’t have animmediate use for thefunds but they want tobe ready to seize futureopportunities when theprices are right.

Meanwhile, they don’twant the money to sit inthe bank earning littleinterest, so they buy GICs.

This method of storingcash can become an issuewhen the investor wants toact quickly but finds thatthey don’t have cash avail-able because their GICshave been rolled over onmaturity, locking the fundsin for another term.

It is what many finan-cial institutions do ifinstructions have not beenprovided.

To avoid that scenario,make certain you know theterms prior to investing.

If you invest in a GICwith an automatic rollover,note your maturity dateand contact your advisorwell ahead of the deadlineto determine a suitablecourse of action.

If you want to takeadvantage of opportunitiesor adjust your asset mix,your funds must be acces-sible.

Automatic rollovers aredoubly disadvantageouswhen they are processedwithout consideration of

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Cash: Store it in bondsother products on the market.

Depending on the state of inter-est rates, money market or other fixedincome alternatives may be more suitable.

To store your cash, you may wantto explore alternatives like banker’sacceptances, T-bills, high-yield savingsaccounts, and certain government or cor-porate bonds.

In 2009 many investors profited fromthe high-yield corporate bond market.

They capitalized on credit spreadsand purchased bonds issued by large-capnames generating good profits and cashflow.

Although they took on more risk intheir portfolios than would have been

assumed by GICs, they kept the risk atbay by purchasing highly rated bonds.

The potential for volatile markets doesnot mean that you should retreat.

Rather you should adjust your assetmix to moderate the volatility in yourportfolio, and keep cash available forinvestment opportunities.

Storing your cash, while you wait,requires deliberation.

If you choose GICs you must alsothink about the effects of inflation andtaxes or they will quickly become a los-ing proposition.

Kim Inglis is an investment advi-sor, CIM with Canaccord WealthManagement, a division of CanaccordGenuity Corp. [email protected]

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Richmond-raised mother of two. “Every day,I inspire kids to action through dance andsong.”

Holt is an actress who gets school-agechildren excited about the environment andteaches them ways they can help keep ourplanet green.

On Oct. 1, at Diefenbaker elementary,Holt will don an outlandish blue dress andbecome Esmeralda Superspy Planet Protector,in DreamRider Theatre’s newest production,Zero Heroes — a play about solid waste andconsumerism.

Through songs and good old-fashionedsilliness, Holt’s main character tries to stopthe evil Dr. Carbon (played by Ian Gschwind)from blanketing the earth with garbage.

“Our show is part comic book and partvaudeville,” said the Studio 58 graduate.“During the performance, I have at least 10costume changes for my six different char-acters.

“Besides Esmeralda, I play a televisiongirl, a rapper, Mrs.G, a delivery man and onemore.”

When the News spoke to Holt earlier inthe week, she was just back from Hommaelementary, where she performed in KeepCool!, another DreamRider production.

Right now, Holt and her co-star (ZeroHeroes is a two-person play) are rehearsingand creating the rest of the costumes — thiswhile Holt takes care of Lily, her three-month-old daughter and three-year-old sonLewis.

Holt juggles the demands because sheis so passionate about empowering the nextgeneration of youth with the knowledgeneeded to take care of the planet.

“What happens, after they see our play,is that these kids go home and educate theirparents as well,” she said. “Our plays are alsoa springboard for teachers to take the play’smessage into their classrooms.”

Since its inception more than a decadeago, DreamRider Theatre has inspired morethan half a million elementary students to

adopt positive environmental habits, both athome and at school.

“Last year, we performed 270 free showsto more than 60,000 children, across theLower Mainland from kindergarten to Grade7,” said Holt. (The funds to pay for the playscome from city coffers).

DreamRider, founded by Gschwind, Holtand Vanessa LeBourdais, has won numerousaccolades and awards from the public, educa-tors and from Hollywood.

The creative trio has won two interna-tional awards at Hollywood’s MoondanceInternational Film Festival (for Best Libretto/Stage Musical), and Earth Day Canada hon-oured them in 2009 as one of its Top TenCanadian Hometown Heroes recipients.

Most recently, Gschwind — who is alsothe co-artistic producer, writer, and stage andproduction manager — was presented withthe Burns Bog Conservation Society’s Eco-Arts Award for his environmental activismthrough the arts.

Diefenbaker’s principal, Kirby Elcombe, isthrilled that the play debuts at his elementaryschool.

“They’ve performed their play Rethink

here before and the message was extremelywell received by both students and teachers,”Elcombe said. “They use language that kidsunderstand.

“What stood out in my mind was that thestudents really paid attention because it wasacted out with humour.”

He went on to say students really gotengaged in the environmental message ofrecycling and he saw increased awarenessabout how to be “greener” in his school.

“The actors have a way of reaching thestudents without preaching to them,” headded.

LeBourdais — co-artistic producer, writer,musical director, composer and performer,to name just a few of her many roles — saidmuch of her motivation for DreamRiderTheatre came from watching the rainforestclear cutting in Tofino back in 1992.

“I watched as my backyard was clearcut and turned into a parking lot,” saidLeBourdais. “I then became one of the lead-ers of the Clayoquot Sound environmentalcampaign.”

Her songs became the songs of the move-ment and in the summer of 1993, LeBourdais

went on to open for the rock band, MidnightOil, during a benefit concert on a Tofino log-ging road.

“I realized how difficult it was for adultsto change their ways but children can … ourgoal is to get them to be more environmen-tally aware and bring that message home totheir parents,” she said.

Although DreamRider was founded only10 years ago, LeBourdais has been writingand performing ecological plays in Vancouverschools since 1997.

One of its longest running plays isRethink, a play she wrote and acted in 13years ago in Vancouver schools. It’s about theneed to recycle and composting.

“Zero Heroes came about after decidingthat the public knew a lot about recycling andcomposting and we needed to update our rep-ertoire,” said LeBourdais.

After a discussion with the provincial gov-ernment about ways the public can be moreeco-friendly, the idea for Zero Heroes wasborn.

“We were told kids need to be educatedabout solid waste and over-consumerism,”she added. “We want to help children thinkbefore they buy and teach them about thecycle of the life of a product, from its rawstate to the process of making it. Hopefully,through our play, we will have smarter, lesswasteful consumers in the future.”

The play is fast-paced, with lots of cos-tumes changes, wacky characters and greatsongs.

“It’s all about teaching consumerism in afunny way that kids can relate to,” she said,adding her focus group consists of her eight-year-old daughter Tia. “I think we are playingour part in this change that we are seeing inVancouver, which is making us one of thegreenest cities in the world.

“How great a job is that.”After seeing the play, each child will go

home with a fun 16-page comic/activity bookto help re-enforce the message.

Zero Heroes makes its debut in Richmondat Diefenbaker elementary on Friday, Oct.1 at 9 a.m. Parents are invited. The environ-mental play will run from Oct. 1 throughto March 2011. For information aboutDreamRider Theatre, call 604-939-0364 orvisit www.dreamridertheatre.com.

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I was having a conversa-tion with someone in thecommunity recently aboutmaintaining balance inlife, and the idea that somedays are extremely highand other days extremelylows, others still are “just anormal state of being,” ashe said.

The dictionary definesnormal as “usual, notabnormal, regular and natu-ral.”

Happiness is not ournatural state, it’s an emotionthat comes and goes. Wecould not know happiness ifwe didn’t know sadness.

Sometimes, when we areliving in a state that feels

natural, we may want toreach out and make some-thing happen, stir things up.

But when you experi-ence a constant flow ofhighs and lows in your life,then normal becomes a verywelcomed state of being.

When you live a mindfullife, you can begin to wit-ness the flow of emotionsthat move through yourbody on any given day.With that awareness, youcan choose to stay in a nat-ural state of peace, whichis the essence of who wereally are, and allow theseemotions to move throughyou, because essentially,that is what they are doing

— flowingthrough yourbeingness.

Your bodyis a vehiclethat this lifeforce is mov-ing through.Of course,feeling emotions are impor-tant to our state of being,but it is not necessary tostay stuck in any particularemotion.

Have you ever had theexperience in which every-thing seems to be OK inyour life and then yourmind projects thoughts thattell you something must bewrong? You then begin to

start makingjudgementsabout yourlife or therelationshipsyou sharewith others.

Somepeople sub-

consciously, or consciously,find something that willdisrupt them to move themaway from the feeling ofpeace. Some even beginsabotaging relationshipsbecause being in a placeof peace is not the normalstate of being for them.

Inevitably, life will pres-ent challenges that triggerfeelings of sadness, anger,

frustration or fear. The chal-lenge is to be open to allof these and many otherstates without the desirefor it to go away — to beconsciously open to what ispresent, to let it be as it is.This will allow those emo-tions to naturally flow backto the source from where itcame.

That source I am speak-ing of is consciousnesswhere everything arises andeverything returns.

The mind tends to proj-ect labels on feelings thatflow through our body,but we can also choose tosimply surrender and allowthe feeling to be present

without any action or storyassociated with it.

But, remember, wher-ever you choose to putyour attention is where theenergy will flow.

When situations are notoccurring as quickly as wewant them to in our life,and we try to force the situ-ation to happen, we startto experience an emotionof some kind, perhaps itis frustration, impatienceor stress, but these pausesin our life are here for areason.

They allow us to reallycontemplate what it is wewant in life, and to simplybe at rest in this presentmoment.

Next time you have anemotion arise in your body,don’t even label it, let itbe a feeling that is simplymoving through your body.

Be mindful not to makeit your point of focusand then discover whatyour experience is in thatmoment.

Remember what weresist persists, what weembrace we erase.

Enjoy your natural stateof peace. It is always here.Whereever your attentiongoes is where your energyflows.

Lorraine Wilson facili-tates mindfulness meetingsevery Monday at 7:30 p.m.at 3720 Broadway Street,Steveston. Drop-in fee is$15. For more informationvisit her website at www.keepinglifesimple.org.

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A returnee to theCanadian small car battle-field, the Ford Fiesta wasforced to retreat to Europefor a number of years but isback with a vengeance.

It plunges back into ourmarket wielding a base priceof just $12,999 and sleekultra-modern new stylinglines that are the envy of itscompetitors.

The main reason behindthis new small car offensiveby Ford is that this marketsegment is expected to seesizable sales growth in thecoming years. More than justa car launch, if all goes toplan, Fiesta will re-establishFord in the small car marketand phase two will see thisplatform spawn a wholerange of other new smallFord vehicles.

Boasting best-in-classhighway fuel economy,Fiesta also claims to set newbenchmarks in small carsafety and electronic mediaconnectivity. Our NorthAmerican edition of Fiestais made in Mexico and inaddition to the five-doorhatchback body style, sold inEurope, it’s also sold here asa four-door sedan.

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Our bright green (calledLime Squeeze) test Fiestacame with the 5-speed man-ual transmission but anothernice surprise for buyerswill be the performance ofthe optional

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LooksCalled “Kinetic” design

language, introduced withthe Iosis concept vehicle,the Fiesta brings a fresh andcompelling aesthetic that’sbeen lacking in our small carmarket. A sweeping designwith oversized multi-elementheadlights and big wheelarches give it an athleticshape.

InteriorA cell phone (think

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Our test Fiesta SEScame with the optional PushButton Start and the FordSYNC hands-free commu-nications and entertainment

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For More Information:• Pick up a copy of theMinoru Place bi-monthlyNewsletter from theMinoru Place frontdesk which highlightsspecial events programs,upcoming trips and thelatest news• Drop by or call us at604-718-8450• visit www.richmond.ca

MINORU PLACE ACTIVITY CENTRE FACILITY PASSES2010/2011 memberships are now on sale. The annual fee coversparticipation in fabulous activities in one of the Lower Mainland’smost active 55+years centres. Bingo, Dancing, Singing, Bike Club,Spanish Club, Wii Lounge, Cribbage and other card games are just afew of the interesting and fun activities offered.

Membership is open to anyone 55+ years wanting to be a part of a veryfriendly community. Parking is available behind the Centre at a cost of$10 per calendar year with many handicapped spaces available.

• Annual Pass - $22.40 • Woodworking Pass - $22.40• Woodcarving Pass - $22.40 • Billiards Pass - $28.00• Computer Pass - Free

2009/2010 MINORU SENIORS SOCIETY BOARDPresident: Shirley Parker 1st Vice-President: Maggie Levine2nd Vice-President: Eleanore Mitchell Treasurer: Bill SorensonSecretary: Vacant

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Fall EventsNOMINATE THE 2010/2011 BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERSSTARTING OCTOBER 1Nominate candidates to the board of directors or even nominateyourself. Nomination forms available at the front desk fromOctober 1-10. For more information, contact Nominations CommitteeMembers Phil Chartrand or Marilyn Cooper at 604-718-8450.ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGOn Wednesday, November 3 from 1:00-2:30pm, come to hear thereports and reviews of the past year. The Executive positions to beelected are: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Treasurerand Secretary. Attending the AGM is free.ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING LUNCHEONEnjoy a light luncheon before the Minoru Place Activity Centre’s AGM.Lunch tickets can be purchased at the front desk before November 2.Wed, Nov 3 12:30-2:30pm $5 82964


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FallProgramsFall registration is underway!For a full list of programs, viewwww.richmond.ca/guide orpick up a copy of the RichmondParks, Recreation and CultureGuide.

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YOGAThis gentle form of yogaintroduces postures andbreathing techniques that helpimprove strength, flexibilityand body awareness, whilepromoting relaxation and stressreduction.Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm$5.45 drop-in fee

QIGONGAn experienced instructorleads this traditional form ofChinese medicine that involvescoordinating breathing patternswith physical postures, whichmaintain health and well being.This class is accessible andfeatures exercises that imitate themovements of animals and birds.Wednesdays 4:00-5:30pm$4.25 drop-in feeSundays 2:00-3:30pm$4.25 drop-in fee

COOKING SERIESLearn to make a unique dish andenjoy the meal with a glass ofwine and good company. Thischef-led course is a fun way toimprove culinary skills. Thismonth’s theme is “Canadian”.Mon, Oct 4 6:00-9:00pm$25/1 sess. 56910

NEW MEMBERSWELCOME TEAA morning tea to welcomenew members to Minoru PlaceActivity Centre. Membership tothe Centre is required.Wed, Oct 610:00am-12:00pm

GLOBAL GRILL -VENETIAN MASQUERADEBALLBe transported to Venice, Italyand experience a traditionalVenetian Masquerade Ball. Dressin fine attire or come in costumeto this spectacular Halloweenevening. Bring a mask or createone at the event and dance thenight away in the Main Hall,then watch fireworks. Priceincludes dinner, refreshments,trivia, and entertainment inMinoru ParkSun, Oct 31 5:00-8:30pm$20/1 sess. 56513

RichmondWellnessClinicsHEALTHY OPTIONS FOROLDER ADULTSHave your blood pressurechecked by retired volunteernurses, discuss medicationconcerns with a pharmacist andseek information on programs,services and support availableto seniors in the community.Holistic health appointments,manicures and pedicuresare available for a minimumdonation.Call 604-718-8460 for anappointment.3rd Wednesday of every month9:30-11:30am Free

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Out TripsLAS MARGARITASRESTAURANT TRIPVoted Vancouver’s best Mexicanrestaurant, Las Margaritas isauthentic and always busy! Priceincludes transportation only.Wed, Oct 13 11:00am-3:00pm$12/1 sess. 56461

OKTOBERFEST TRIPGet in the spirit of Oktoberfest atthe Vancouver Alpen Club, theheart of the German communityin Vancouver. Hit the dance floorduring the weekly social danceor enjoy a German beer and therustic atmosphere. Price includestransportation.Sat, Oct 16 7:00pm-12:00am$37/1 sess. 64951

SpecialEventsSPECIAL EVENT EVENING- OKTOBERFESTThis evening is to be shared withgood friends, great food andentertainment. Price includesadmission and dinner. Norefunds 7 days prior.Thu, Oct 21 5:00-9:00pm$25/1 sess. 50723

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS FORCOMMUNITY LEISURETRANSPORTATION -Help make recreationalprograms accessible to seniors,people with disabilities andother groups. This positionrequires someone who enjoysmeeting people, is at least 19years old and posesses a Class 1,2, or unrestricted Class 4 DriversLicence. Minimum 2 hours permonth. Contact Erika Goroztietaat 604-718-8450 or [email protected].

Be Part ofthe ActionWhether you are a currentparticipant or are exploring waysto get involved, we offer a widevariety of clubs and groups,registered classes and drop-inactivities tailored to your specificneeds and interests. Club andGroups include:

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This week has been an interesting one for news. First, virtually everyCanadian news source reported about the tremendous cost of dementiain the workplace, and to the global economy overall. Second, there wasa news release by the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board that it hasacquired various interests in eight malls, two in British Columbia andthe rest in Ontario.

The Canada Pension Plan

The CPP Investment Board is a separate entity from the FederalGovernment and operates independently. The Board manages the assetsof the Canada Pension Plan, and is active in investing, acquiring andselling assets on an ongoing basis.

The value of our pension plan is roughly $127 billion now. Assetsnot needed to fund ongoing pension payouts are invested. It is saidby Canada’ chief Actuary that over the next 75 years, the Board willhave to earn approximately an average annual rate of return on investedassets of 4.2% (adjusting for inflation) in order to sustain the CanadaPension plan (at our current contribution rates). That is not easy intoday’s financial world.

Most of the assets in our pension plan are stocks (Canadian and foreign).The Plan also owns fixed income bonds, real estate and several otherassets. Among the assets are (as at March 31, 2010):

1. 46,000 shares of the Bank of Nova Scotia2. 241,000 shares of the Bank of Montreal3. 64,000 shares of CIBC4. 415,000 shares of the Royal Bank5. 665,000 shares of the TD Bank.

At present dividend rates, the Board receives about $3.5 million yearlyin dividends from our Banks.

The Board also owns shares of several American companies includingApple (598,630 shares), Coca-Cola (3,129,470), and Microsoft(7,872,128).

The transaction this week involved a total of $326 million, includingassumption of $105 million of debt. The Board purchased the HillsideCentre in Victoria, and increased its interest in the Pine Centre Mall inPrince George to 100% from 80%.

As at March 31st of this year the Board had real estate investmentsvalued at $7 billion.

The level of diversity of our plan’s holdings is impressive. For the longterm, the diversity of investments, as well as the system of “clawbacks”of pension income from beneficiaries with relatively high incomes givesus the best chance at maintaining the CPP at a proper funding level.

Dementia

The news this week from the organization called Alzheimer’s DiseaseInternational that worldwide costs of dementia will be about $604billion this year alone, is a legitimate cause for concern. It suggests thatDementia will be a drag on the world economy and will become moreof a drag in the coming years.

“Dementia” is a term used to describe brain dysfunction due to severaldifferent causes. It may be that thanks to numerous medical advances,people now are living longer, and so they are more vulnerable todiseases such as dementia, thus it has become a significant concern inour society. Ruth Sutherland, the interim chief executive of Britain’sAlzheimer’s Society said this about the report:

“these shocking statistics provide yet more proof that we cannotafford to ignore the growing global dementia crisis. These sky highfigures represent not only a huge economic burden but also reflect theimmeasurable impact dementia has on the lives of millions of peopleacross the world.”

We will need more research across the world to help bring this diseaseunder control, and meanwhile, persons across Canada are alreadyliving with great strain, looking after their spouses and relatives, andstatistics suggest it will get worse in the coming decades given ourdemographics.

Any connection between these stories?

I think there is a connection between these two news stories. Possiblythe most significant one is that the dementia crisis will at least indirectlycreate a greater demand on the assets of the Canada Pension Plan.The longer people live, the longer they will need the CPP. Anyonediagnosed with early onset dementia may require disability paymentsfrom the CPP. Caregivers may in future need to look to the CPP forassistance if they become unable to work as a result of having to lookafter their afflicted relatives or spouses. If the CPP Investment Boardinvests well and increases the value of our Pension plan, it helps usall. It might be useful for the Board to invest in companies (such aspharmaceutical giants) that do research into dementia.

But we are being challenged now, and we need solutions. I will writemore about some of them in the coming weeks.

It was a hard day at theoffice Wednesday, but Canadaremains undefeated at the2010 World Wheelchair RugbyChampionships at the RichmondOlympic Oval.

Team Canada defeated bothFinland and Germany, but neitheropponent went down without abattle.

Canada began the day with ahard-won 55-46 victory over thespeedy Finnish team before facingoff against Team Germany.

The Germans are coachedby Joe Soares, who famouslycoached the Canadians in theAcademy Award-nominateddocumentary Murderball. Thanksto Soares’ inside knowledgeand the aggressive play of MaikBaumann, the Germans kept thegame close until the fourth quar-ter.

The Canadians, however, reliedon experience and team cohesionand slowly pulled away, finishingthe game 47-39.

“The only chance they hadto stay close was to go back inthe key and slow the pace of thegame,” said Canada’s PatriceSimard. “But we found a way towin the game.”

The Canadians got off to a

rocky start against 11th-rankedFinland, racking up a series ofviolations and fouls early thatresulted in turnovers. The speedof Finnish star Leevi Ylönen, whoimpressed fans with his 32-goal

game yesterday against Sweden,also proved difficult to contain.By the end of the first quarter,the hosts found themselves down13-10.

Though Canada was able to

re-group in the second quarter,getting Finland to turn the ballover proved to be more difficult.Luckily, London’s David Willsieand Owen Sound’s Jason Croneamped up the team’s intensity

and it wasn’t long before Canadaforced two 12-second violationsin a row and found themselves up21-20.

Team Canada didn’t pull ahead,however, until a lineup featuringWindsor’s Erika Schmutz andRegina’s Miranda Biletski cameon the court alongside BC’s GarettHickling and Harrow, Ontario’sMike Whitehead.

Schmutz and Biletski are twoof only five female athletes at theevent and they both provided keystops and steals. Biletski, whodidn’t play in yesterday’s matchagainst Great Britain, was particu-larly impressive during her firstmajor international game.

“We got off to a bit of a slowstart, but that just proves outtraining and how it paid off,” saidBiletski after the game. “This ismy first major tournament. I’mthe baby of the group, so I get alittle sheltered by the boys. It’san awesome, an amazing experi-ence.”

Canada will conclude round-robin tonight with a showdownagainst top seed US at 7 p.m.

Action continues through theweekend with the gold medalgame scheduled for 3 p.m. onSunday.

Perfect Wednesday keeps Canada on track at WWRCVictories over Finland and Germany pushes host nation to 3-0 with showdown against United States tonight


Richmond’s Ian Chan is spilled during action between Canada and Finland at the Olympic Oval.

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Victorian & Edwardian Furnishings,Several Dinner Sets, Moorcroft Lamps & Vases

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Tim Stephens' Astral Reflections Sept. 26 - Oct. 2★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Aries March 21 - April 19: The weeks aheadfeature relationships, opportunities and opposition,relocation, contracts, negotiations, litigation,agreements. In general, others will have the upperhand, so diplomacy/compromise is your protection,and eagerness to join is your opportunity. Your sexualside works overtime (right through December,but moststrongly through late October) – excitement, attractionare certain, but don’t overstep social boundaries. Truelove could occur! Financial partnerships, agreementsand investments that arise will grow to a Novemberclimax. Chase romance Saturday p.m.Taurus April 20-May 20: Work and healthconcerns fill the weeks ahead. Your drudgery willbe amply relieved, though, by an unusual run ofexciting meetings, attractions and exotic temptations.One particularly intriguing person, adventure oropportunity will “stick with you” right into early2011. Still, don’t neglect chores. Your energy andcharisma get a nice boost Sunday/Monday – Sundaycould trigger one of those exotic attractions! Chasemoney Tuesday (easy, stable) and Wednesday (minorglitches). Communications, paperwork, errands irkyou Thursday, succeed with ease Friday. Home, kidsbless Saturday.Gemini May 21-June 20: Lie low Sunday/Monday:contemplate, plan for the future, attend to duties.Be charitable, spiritual. Your energy and charismasurge back Tuesday/Wednesday – romance is adefinite possibility, if you chase it. Three factorscharacterize romance until October 2012: one, youraffections mingle deeply and successfully with sexualand financial currents; two, there might be an agedifference. Three, romance will be slow to develop,perhaps because others doubt your loyalty. (Or findyou too old or young). You’ll have to “prove” your love.Money caution Thursday, luck Friday.

Cancer June 21-July 22: This week and the nextfew, settle into family, property, security, retirementprospects, Mother Nature, soul, the basics of your lifeand business. Despite this accent on home and soul– or perhaps due to it – romance wanders into yourlife (more like strolls, for it seems pretty intent) – if notnow, then soon. (The influence lasts to next January.)If you’re happily married, the same influence enlivensand brings success to your dealings with childrenand/or creative projects. Hopes, optimism, socialdelights early week. Retreat Tuesday/Wednesday.Your energy returns Thursday onward.Leo July 23-Aug. 22: The weeks ahead aregenerally easy, without “high stakes” pressure. Butyou’ll be busy – a flurry of travel, paperwork, details,errands and communications arrives. You mightchange homes, or renovate/decorate. This (or someother domestic adjustment) brings strife and affection– the strife lasts only through October, the affectionthrough December. (Which hints at a splendidoutcome.) You might sign legal papers involvingproperty. Be ambitious Sunday/Monday. Socialdelights, wish fulfilment, light romance visit youmidweek! Retreat, live cautiously Thursday/Friday.You shine Saturday!Virgo Aug. 23-Sept. 22: Chase money, buy and sell,seek new clients or a pay raise during the next fewweeks. Money isn’t easy for you to earn now throughOctober 2012, but it can increase through creativity,art/beauty, judicious speculation/risk, pleasure fieldssuch as vacation, recreation, camping, etc., and“indulging children” (e.g., toys, kids’ fashions). Youmight be busy chasing after or talking to a romantic/sexual interest this autumn/winter – if you keep itlight, you’ll succeed. Sunday/Monday are mellow,tickle your romantic antennae. Be ambitious mid-week. Caution Thursday, joy Friday!

Libra Sept. 23-Oct. 22: Your energy, charismaand effectiveness reach a yearly peak now, Libra– charge ahead, insist on your way, start importantnew ventures or give a strong heave to ones that youneed to complete. You’ll attract attention, but in aquiet way. Money will flow swiftly to you through lateOctober, but you’ll be tempted to spend carelessly,especially with a partner, or in an attempt to attracta person or opportunity – slow down! Wait untilNovember/December, when you’ll spend more wisely,and luckily. Sexy stuff Sunday/Monday. Love, wisdommidweek. Don’t push higher-ups Thursday.Scorpio Oct. 23-Nov. 21: You’re weary but yoursexual, partnership and romantic magnetism rises. Isthat a good thing? Who knows? A moderate approachis best: don’t overwork, and keep your intimateclinches honest. Don’t embrace anyone you suspectcould become a burden in future. (You hardly need thisadvice, anyway.) You face heavy travel, paperwork orcommunication duties now to late 2012. Ah, well,grin and bear it. Sunday/Monday spark an attraction:show humour! Intimate temptations come Tuesday(good) and Wednesday (iffy to suppertime, good latenight). Careful (legally, ethically) Thursday.Sagittarius Nov. 22-Dec. 21: Entertainment,light romance (heavy stuff would burden you infuture) popularity, optimism and happiness – thesepay a month-long visit! You might be held back bya nagging health problem (related to sugar?). Thishealth influence lasts to January 2011, so take careof it now. If nothing “shows up” Sunday/Monday orThursday, you’re fine. Tackle chores early week.Exciting meetings or opportunities arise Tuesday/Wednesday – say Yes – don’t insist that it be “yourway.” Be careful with finances, health, intimacy,commitments Thursday (Friday’s lucky here). Gentlelove, joy Saturday.

Capricorn Dec. 22-Jan. 19: Be on your toes –ambitions rise, and so do pressures to perform. Theaccent is on prestige relations, dealings with higher-ups. Your social side grows active – a light romancemight be brewing. Be alert, though – don’t let anattraction interfere with (or smudge) your ambitionsor reputation. Sunday/Monday are romantic, creative.Tackle chores Tuesday/Wednesday. (Tuesday best– get an early start.) Be cautious in relationshipsThursday – agree to nothing, but alienate no one.Friday offers success in the same zone. Saturdaystarts a weekend of mystery, desire, investigation.Aquarius Jan. 20-Feb. 18: A gentle, philosophical,loving mood comes upon you for a few weeks.Intellectual, legal, educational, cultural, religious, far-travel and international involvements are favoured.If you started an “angry communication” in 2009, itcan be solved now. You might be surprised to findthat you’re loved – or not! Bosses, parents and other“high-ups” continue to treat you with impatience andaffection: maintain humour and you’ll maintain theaffection. (The impatience will fade before November;the affection lasts to 2011.) Home, family Sunday/Monday. Romance midweek. Caution Thursday!Pisces Feb. 19-March 20: Mysteries andinvestigation, subconscious urges, lust, large finances,lifestyle changes, commitments and consequences fillthe weeks ahead. Be careful with legal, cultural andethical zones–your impatience toget thingsdonecouldstir up costly antagonism. (Despite this, these areas, aswell as international travel and higher education, yieldrewards right into January.) Tackle errands, paperwork– and meet a sweet friend – Sunday/Monday. Bedomestic, restful Tuesday/Wednesday. Romance andspeculation call you Thursday, but need much caution– try these Friday instead. Chores Saturday.

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6050 Out Of Town Property6050

A unique 12 unit strata, shared riverfront 1050 sq.ft.+Starting at $309,900 HST included.

Open House Satuday October 2, 2010, 10 AM to 4 PM.ReMax Lake Cowichan 250-749-6000www.pennylaneriversidecottages.com

RENTALS6505 Apartments &

Condos65051BR CONDO, 680 sqft, 7 appl,f/p, sec prkg, balcony, Full amen-ities, $1250/mo, Avail Oct 01. Call604/603-5072, http://gallery-.me.com/gped#100438

2 BR + Den, Dover Cr, 3rd floor,faces west, water, mountainviews, 5 appl, NS,NP, avail Nov 1,$1650, 604-244-2294

BEAUTIFUL VIEWS, 1 & 2 bdrmapt w/balcony, ht, hw, cable, prkg,locker, elev, coin laundry, close toall transit & shops, very quiet bldg,suits seniors/mature couple NS,NP, frm$935. Rmd 604-241-3772

6508 Apt/Condos6508

Includes heat, hot water,D/W, Outdoor pool, gym &

visual intercom. On a majorbus route. Well maintained

landscaped grounds.

Bach from $7851 bdrms from $915

2 bdrms from $10713 bdrms from $1273

10951 MORTFIELD RD.RICHMOND

MOVE-IN BONUS

RENTALS [email protected]

1 BR luxury apt, Mandley, 9373Hemlock Dr bldg 5, insuite w/d,d/w, $1150, Oct 1. 778-689-5554

6508 Apt/Condos6508

DELTA WEST4895-55B St, Ladner

Bach, 1 & 2 BR, Available.Spacious suites, balconies,rent incls heat & hot water,prkg available. Refs. N/P.CALL 604 946-1094BAYSIDE PROPERTY SERVICES

6508 Apt/Condos65081 BR, Moffatt Rd, Richmond,Quiet, f/p, pool, prkg, gym, availimmed. $820 incls h/w. 1 yr lease,ns np. 604-808-8961 after 4pm.

WRMD 1 BR concrete, reno’d,new paint/flooring, incl hw/ht utils,pool, prkg, ns, np. 604-241-2389

6515 Duplexes - Rent65152 BDRM upper Duplex, 10113 #5Rd. shrd w/d, n/s n/p, refs, $1100+ utils. Avail now.. 604-277-2858

6540 Houses - Rent65402 YR new, 3 br + den, 2.5 bath, 5appls, 11393 Steveston Hwy,Imed, refs, $1900, 604-240-5322

STOP RENTING-RENT TO OWNNo Qualification - Low Down

CHILLIWACK - 9557 Williams, 3bdrm, 1 bath, cozy HOUSE on49x171’ lot, excellent investmentproperty in heart of town..... $888/MVANCOUVER - 558 Taylor St, 1bdrm + den, 2 level TOWNHOME,nr GM Place & Costco…$1,288/MCLOVERDALE - 6965-192nd St,6 bdrms, 5 baths, NEW HOUSE,3 suites equal BIG income, newappliances, gas f/p. ......$2,688/MCall (604)435-5555 or (604)786-4663

www.HomeBuyingCenter.ca

6595 SharedAccommodation6595

6595-55 Richmond6595-55QUIET, CLEAN, large furn’d rm,prkg, np suit mature working male$550 incl utils/net, 604-277-6002

6600 Storage660040' X 80’ x 16’ building on #5 Rd.for rent. Also a 3 bdrm bsmt suite.Avail now. Call 778-997-4912

6602 Suites/PartialHouses6602

1 BR +den, ground flr, suit 1 ns,clean, bright, alarm, own entry,full bath, np, $950 incld utils &cable, Steveston 604-273-5466

1 BR, full bath, Nr Steveston &Gilbert, alarm, own entry, ns, np,no wd, avail now, 604-448-1562

1 BR ground flr, Garden City &Blundell, $850; Oct 1, nr bus,shops & schools, np ns, incld utils,604-307-9362

1 BR ste, nr Ironwood Plaza,schools & bus, $600, Now, sm petok, 604-274-3480 or 307-8427

2 BDRM, garden level ste inPebble Hill, sunny Tsaw. Largel/r, master w/ walk-in closet.Beaut.finished with crown mold-ings, New(er) kitchen, bath. Gasf/p, in-suite w/d. Main entry fromfront, and back door to large lowerdeck with gazebo and huge,sunny, priv. backyard. Quiet, su-per clean, and bright. Storage.$1,100 + split % of utilities. Nodogs. No smokers. Refs. Oct. 1st.604-999-5373

2 BR grd flr, sep entry, new homesuit single $900 util incl’d, refs, ns,np, couple neg. 604-241-5999

2 BR grnd lvl, newer home @ 4th& Granville, np, ns, no ldry, refs,priv ent, $850 incl heat/ hydro, suitsingle, couple neg. 604-244-7862

3 BR ste, Ladner, upper lvl, newdeck, fence, stairs. $1000 + 50%util, np, avail now. 604-946-0926

RMD 2 BR suite, ns, np, nr #3 Rd,bus, Steveston, $950 incl util. ldryneg 604-272-1457*778-321-1457

RMD 3 br upper lvl, 1 bath, w/d,ns, nr ammen $1500 incl util Oct1st 604-278-6604* 778-316-3163

RMD, NO. 2 Rd & Moncton. Large1 BR. Sh’d w/d. Ns/np. $875/moincl hydro/cbl/’net. 604-671-0178

6605 Townhouses -Rent6605

BBY SOUTH 2 BR T/H, Clean &Quiet, End Unit, 2 lvls, 945sf, u/gprking, 1 bath, Family Complex.Must have one child only. NrSkytrain, schls/shops. Gross annualincome requirement btwn $38K &$56K. Avail Nov1st. $975/mo +heat, NS/NP. For eligibility require-ments & application please call604-431-9225 or 604 517-8722

AUTOMOTIVE9110 Collectibles &

Classics9110

1986 ROLLS-ROYCE, 1-owner,only 56,000 km, as new. $30,000.604-987-3876. D24627

9125 Domestic9125’06 CHEVY Aveo 5. Only38Kkms. “Total Plus” plan(60/60)till 07/11/11. $7,500.604-765-4252.

9145 Scrap CarRemoval9145

NO WHEELS, NO PROBLEM

(604) 209-2026

FREEScrap/CarRemoval

No Wheels No Problem

2 HOUR2 HOURFamily Owned & Operated

Service From Call

#1 FREE Scrap Vehicle RemovalAsk about $500 Credit!!!

$$ PAID for Some 604.683.2200

REAL ESTATE

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $100 cash paid for fullsized vehicles. 604-518-3673

Pays $150 minimumfor Full-Size Complete

Vehicles. Free Removal!2-Hr. Service in Most AreasCall 778-316-3217

THE SCRAPPERSCRAP CAR &TRUCK REMOVALCASH FOR ALL VEHICLES

604-790-39002 HOUR SERVICE

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4’s/Trucks9155

1990 F250 4x4, canopy, well keptmechanically, good tires, great forwork, $2500, 604-940-1580

2005 NISSAN Xterra SE 4wd, 1owner 122 k, no accid, wintertires, $19,950. 604-880-0542

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4’s/Trucks9155

2007 CHEV Silverado HD2500 6spd auto, trlr pkg, white, mostoptions, ns, np, no accid, 1 owner,52 km $23,000 mint 604-224-7819

2007 RANGE Rover Sport HSE,43,000mi, stormer wheels, +tiresstudded $45,000, 604-728-7221

9160 Sports &Imports9160

1982 MERCEDES 300SD, turbo,power pak, ac loaded, alarm newbattery. $3200, 778-279-8856

1990 TOYOTA Tercel, 2 dr h/b,white/blue, auto, 11,000 km oneng rebuild $1200. 604-732-7974

2000 HYUNDAI Elantra wagon,5 spd, 80,000 kms. Fun,economical, air care, new tires,$4250.00 Call 604-988-6666

2005 HYUNDAI Accent GREATcond. Red,auto,2drs,hatchback.1 owner/all papers.No accidents.60,000kms $7000 778-628-0059

9160 Sports &Imports9160

2004 ACURA RSX type S 89 klooks grt, 2nd owner, maint, noaccid. 12,900. 604-765-5299

2004 HONDA Civic coupe, std,54 k, pwr pkg, ac, clean, no accid,1 owner $10,000. 604-812-4314

2006 HONDA Civic DX Coupe$11,900. Auto, dark blue, PWRLocks/Windows, heated mirrors,digital dash, 4 new tires, newbrakes. Honda Serviced. NOAccidents. 100k. Great on gas,+extras. Coq. ★ 604-868-3128

NEED CHEAP AUTOBODY ?www.cheapautobody.ca604-341-7738

9173 Vans91732003 DODGE Grand CaravanSport. loaded, dvd, lthr, exc cond,131K km, $6500 604-924-0812

2008 GRAND Caravan, red, stow& go, 39K, auto, 7 seats, $18,500,604-922-7367..778-867-7367

8035 Carpet Cleaning8035CHOICE CARPET CLEANINGFree Est.! Guaranteed Work!604-897-6025, 778-688-0117

8055 Cleaning8055EUROPEAN DETAILED Servicecleaning. www.pumacleaning.ca

Sophia 604-805-3376

EXP CLEANING ladies avail 7days/wk. Bonded. Vancouver,Burnaby, Richmond 604-928-0025

H.C. Office / House CleaningQuality & Experience. Bonded &

Insured. 604-725-0856

Sister Team office/hse cleaning.We will make your house sparkle.15 yrs exp. $25/hr. 604 306-5993

8060 Concrete8060STAMPED CONCRETE

*Patios, Pool Decks,*Sidewalks Driveways

*Forming *Finishing * Re & Re

Danny 604.307.7722

All Your Concrete Needs30 yr exp. Quality workmanship

Fully insured

All Concrete/Asphalt RemovalDisposal incls Quality Guaran-teed, Free Estimates. Comm/Res. 604-540-6567

L & L CONCRETE. All types:Stamped, Repairs, PressureWash, Seal Larry 778-882-0098

8071 Drafting/Design& Decorating8071

DESIGN &ARCHITECTURE

New, Reno, Interior, Green

604-275-2277

8075 Drywall8075*Drywall * Taping * Texture *Stucco*Painting * Steel stud fram-ing Quality Home 604-725-8925

8080 Electrical8080

#1167 LIC Bonded. BBB, lrg & smjobs, expert trouble shooter,WCB, low rates, 24/7. 617-1774.

#22047 WE LOVE SMALL JOBSAll Work Guar. 604 220-8347www.HighOut le tE lec t r i c .ca

ABACUS ELECTRIC.ca Lic ElectContr 97222. 40 yrs exp. 1 stop!Reas. rates! BBB. 778-988-9493.

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 servicecall. Insured. Lic # 89402. Fastsame day service guaranteed. Welove small jobs! 604-568-1899

8087 Excavating8087# 1 BACKHOE,EXCAVATOR &

BOBCATone mini, drainage,

landscaping, stump / rock /cement / oil tank removal.

Water / sewer line, 24 hoursCall 341-4446 or 254-6865

8090 Fencing/Gates8090S & S

LANDSCAPING &FENCING

Factory Direct Cedar FencePanel for Sale & Installation8291 No.5 Rd Richmond

Call 604-275-3158

West Coast Cedar InstallationsCustom fencing, decking & more604-244-8824, Cell: 604-788-6458

8125 Gutters8125EDGEMONTGUTTERS

• Sales & Installation of 5’’Continuous Gutter

• Minor Repairs • Cleaning

604-244-9446Established 1963

8130 Handyperson8130

TRUSTED HOMEIMPROVEMENTS

604-878-5232SINCE 1997

Beaudry & FatherHandymen ServicesGeneral Repairs, Painting,

Plumbing Reasonable HourlyRate, References Available

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Call Richard604-345-9799

HANDYMAN - framing, decks,tiles, hardwood, roof repair. Total

additions & basements. Ken778-773-6251 or 604-455-0740

8155 Landscaping8155

SIGNATURELandscaping

Ltd.For all:■ Fences■ Retaining Walls■ Landscaping■ 10 yrs exp.■ Quality work■ Driveways

Mike Rai604-719-1550

COMPLETE YARD Redevelop-ment. Jackhammer. HedgeInstall, Removal and Trim.Returfing and Drainage. CallTobias 604 782-4322

8155 Landscaping8155MAGNOLIA LANDSCAPEService, fence installation, yardrenovations, excavation, Irriga-tion. 604-214-0661

8160 Lawn & Garden8160

Tree Topping, Clean-Up,Planting, Trimming, Power Raking,Aeration, etc. • Westside & Eastside

For anything Yard Related!WE ARE A YEAR-ROUND BUSINESS

604-818-6958

TOTAL LAWN CARE• Lawn Maintenance• Chafer Beetle Treatment• Aeration• Fertilization & Weed Control• Hedge TrimmingFully Insured, Free Estimates

604-347-7888www.totallawn.ca

Chau Le Gardening Tree cutting& topping, shrubs, yard cleanup,trimming, hedging, 604-782-5288

Gardening Services 21 yrs exp.Tree topping, West & Eastside &Rmd. Michael 604-240-2881

LAWN MOWING, summercleanup trim hedges, power washWill beat any price! 604-961-0278

LAWNS CUT, yard and gardenclean-up, hedge trim, rubbishremoval & gutters. 604-773-0075

RICH, BLACK double screenedorganic topsoil sand gravel & riverrock . 604-722-5252.. 277-3073

HOME SERVICES


To advertise call604-630-3300

A unique 12 unit strata, shared riverfront 1050 sq.ft.+Starting at $309,900 HST included.

Open House Satuday October 2, 2010, 10 AM to 4 PM.77 Nelson Street, Lake Cowichan

ReMax Lake Cowichan 250-749-6000www.pennylaneriversidecottages.com

FAIRWAYPAINTING

Fully Insured20 years experienceFree EstimatesINTERIOR& EXTERIORSPECIALS

Call604-

729-1234

HOME SERVICES8180 Home Services8180

BE COOL!Talk to Someone

You Trust.

CENTRAL AIRCONDITIONING

Sears also installsROOFING,WINDOWS,

WINDOW COVERINGS& CARPETING

604-278-5542 ext 21324 HOURS

1-800-4-MY-HOME • (1-800-469-4663)

8185 Moving &Storage8185

SPACEBOOKING

For: 360 MOVINGRep: LHunterAd#: 1268499

Experienced Movers~ 2 Men $50 ~

• Includes all Taxes• Licenced & Insured

• Professional Piano Movers

B&Y MOVING

604-708-8850$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery& Rubbish Removal. ★ Available24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020

ABBA MOVERS bsmt clean 1-4ton Lic, ins’d from $35/hr, 2 men$45 day honest 26 yrs est 506-7576.

AJK MOVING Ltd. Delivery, stor-age. No job too small or big.Clean-up, garage, basement.Lic# 32839 604-875-9072

8255 Rubbish Removal8255Student WorksDisposal & Mini Bins

John 778-288-8009We Recycle =)

Tripsstart at $49$49

B ins from 7-20 yards ava i l .

$30 P/HR. Abe Moving & Delivery& Rubbish Removal. ★ Available24 hours. Abe at: 604-999-6020

A.J.K. MOVING Ltd. Specialtruck for clean-ups. Any size jobLic#32839 604-875-9072

bradsjunkremoval.com604-220-JUNK (5865)

'Haul anything...but dead bodies!!'

8255 Rubbish Removal8255RUBBISH & CAR REMOVAL

Free Estimates604-214-0661

8300 Stucco/Siding/Exterior8300

J. PEARCE STUCCOCONTRACTING. Residential /

Commercial. 604-761-6079

Quality Home Improvement★ Stucco ★ All Kinds. No Job TooBig or Small. 604-725-8925

8335 Window Cleaning8335Edgemont Building

Maintenance• Power Washing

• Window Cleaning• Gutter Cleaning

604-244-9446Established 1963

8185 Moving &Storage8185

MOVERS FROM $25 per hour.Licensed, Insured. 604-437-0073

www.rapidexmoving.com

TWO BROTHERS MOVING &Delivery. Local & Long Distance;Best Rate! Joseph 604-720-0931

TwoGuysWithATruck.caMoving, Storage, Free EST

604-628-7136. Visa, OK

8195 Painting/Wallpaper8195

Top QualityQuick Work

3 ROOMS

for$299

Free Estimates

Magic Star Painting

Call Now: 780-6510

D & MPAINTING

Interior/Exterior SpecialistMany Years Experience

Fully InsuredTop Quality, Quick Work

Free Estimate604-724-3832

PRIMOPAINTING

Interior & Exterior* EXCELLENT PRICES *Free Est./Written GuaranteeNo Hassle Quick Work

Insured /WCB604-723-8434

MILANO Painting 604-551-6510Int/Ext. Good Prices. Free Est.Written Guar. Prof & Insured.

8220 Plumbing8220

10% Off with this Ad! Aman’sPlumbing Service, Lic. Gas Fitter,Reas. Rates. 778-895-2005

PLUMBERSWater Lines (without digging)Sewer Lines (without digging)Install. Drain tiles. 604-739-2000

8240 Renovations &Home Improvement8240

A1 CONTRACTING. Bsmt, bath,kitchen cabinets, tiling, painting &decks. Dhillon, 604-782-1936

ACE OF TRADES: CompleteRenovations Plumbing, ElectricalMaster Carpenter, Painting Wall-papering Kitchen/Bathroom de-signer & installer. floors CeramicTiles Drywall, 25 yrs. exp. $30/hrMark Local Cell: 778-889-9918

Additions, renos & new const.Concrete forming & framingspecialist. Call 604-218-3064

★ BATHROOM SPECIALIST★

Tiles, tub, vanity, plumbing, paintframing. From start to finish. Over20 yrs exp. Peter 604-715-0030

AFFORDABLERENOVATION

Kitchen, Bathroom, BasementCustom Cabinets &

CountertopsDAN (604) 339-2759

[email protected], Insured, References

RAINBOW RENOS, 26 yrs exp.We do it all - basements, kitchens,baths, additions 778-885-0771

8250 Roofing8250B-Cheema

Roofing LtdFree Estimates

CCaallll PPaauull ((660044)) 772222--33660000bcheemaroofing.ca

SPECIAL $250 DiscountAll Types of Roofing & Repairs - InsuredAll Types of Roofing & Repairs - Insured

Call Paul (604) 722-3600

B-CheemaRoofing Ltd

8250 Roofing8250

#1 All SeasonRoofing

Re-Roofing & RepairsSpecialists

Book before Sept. 30 andwe will pay ½ the HST

20 year Labour Warranty available

604-591-3500

• Repairs • Reroof• New Roof

10% lower than any other written estimate

604-726-6345SENIORS DISCOUNTWCB & Fully Insured

JJ Roofing

MACROOFING.CAResidential & Commercial

Tar & Gravel toTorch On Conversion

Shell Busey’s Referral Network★ Govt Certified ★ 20 yrs exp

Visa & MasterCard778-237-ROOF (7663)

MACROOFING.CAResidential & Commercial

Tar & Gravel toTorch On Conversion

Shell Busey’s Referral Network★ Govt Certified ★ 20 yrs exp

Visa & MasterCard778-237-ROOF (7663)

A Eastcan Roofing & Siding LtdRe-Roof, Repair. Ins. WCB. BBB.604-961-0324 or 604-562-0957

8255 Rubbish Removal8255GUARANTEEDGUARANTEED

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Free EstimatesSame Day Service

No one does it for less

Ask about $30Tues & Thurs

[email protected]

CHEAP JUNKRemoval

Starting at $49.99

Bin RentalsStarting at $169.00

Large 20 cubic yard trucks.

778-882-5865

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8250 Roofing8250

• Residential Roofing• Homes & Strata• Installations & Repairs• 24 Hr Emergency Service

www.crownresidentialroofing.com

• BBB • RCABC • GAF/ELK Master Elite Contractor• Liability Coverage and WCB • Designated Project Managers• Third Party InspectionCall 604-327-3086 for a free estimate

Quote code 2010 for a 5% discount

Tried & True Since 1902R E S I D E N T I A L D I V I S I O N L T D .

8205 Paving/SealCoating8205

ALLEN Asphalt, concrete, brick,drains, foundations, walls, mem-branes 604-618-2304/ 820-2187


To advertise call 604-630-3300

Call ThE Experts

To place your ad in “Call the Experts” call our Sales Experts at 604-630-3300

GARBAGE/JUNK REMOVAL

“HAUL ANYTHING…BUT DEAD BODIES!”

220.JUNK(5865)604185-9040 BLUNDELLROAD, RICHMOND

SUPPORT LOCALSAME DAY SERVICE!

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TREE SERVICE

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE 604-214-0661

FREEESTIMATES• Dangerous Tree Removal

• Hedge Trimming • Pruning• Land Clearing • Soil

WCB Insured

MAGNOLIA TREE SERVICE,LANDSCAPE & FENCE INSTALATION

• Kitchens • Bathrooms • Basements • Decks • Stairs• Arborite • Tiling • Lino Flooring • Electrical • Plumbing

• Doors • Mouldings • Sub Trades

Cell: 604-880-1245 Bus: 604-943-9777Est. 1972 Keith Johnston Div. K&E Ent. Ltd.

HOMEIMPROVEMENTS

®

HOME SERVICES

ROOFING • CHIMNEY • GUTTER“Repair It! . . . And make it last”

GuaranteedCaris Construction Ltd.Call Rod 778-869-3209

www.carisconstructionltd.ca

ROOFING

10%OFF

DRAINAGE & EXCAVATING

❖ Commercial/Residential Drainage Repairs❖ Ditch Infills & Culverts Installed❖ Broken Driveways Removed❖ Sand, Gravel & Topsoil Deliveries

30 years experience

FREE ESTIMATE: 604-278-5014

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Plumbing RepairsBoilers & FurnacesGas

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Water Heater SpecialInstalled From $735

Local Plumbers

Refer to the Home ServicesHome Services section for all yourhome improvement, decorating, and design needs.

Getting Ready to Move?Getting Ready to Move?

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MOVING SERVICES• Office & General Moving• Business Moving• Equipment Moving,

Delivery, etc.• Speciality Moving

(ie: Heavy Machinery, Pianos)

360778.893.3443


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• A stunning six-level, grade A commercial complex with three floors of retail space and three floors of office space.Total floor area approx. 250,000 SF (23,000m2)

• Prominent and irreplaceable location along Richmond's Commercial Corridor at Cambie Road. & No. 3 Road.• Directly linked to the Canada Line at Aberdeen Station and the state-of-the-art Aberdeen Centre.• Accessible from anywhere in Metro Vancouver, arrive in only 20 minutes from Downtown and 10 minutes from

the Vancouver International Airport via the Canada Line.• Designed by award winning architect Bing Thom.• Endless clientele with shuttle bus service planned for River Green Estates to Aberdeen Square.

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