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Tilemahos_E photo via FlickrA McArthurGlen designer outlet mall in Athens, Greece.

by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter

The already tarnished repu-tation of Paralympic gold medalist and retired Rich-mond dentist Jim Armstrong took another blow Thursday when the World Curling Feder-ation issued him an 18-month suspension following a failed drug test.

This comes a little more than a year after Armstrong was fi ned $30,000 by an American court for selling counterfeit erectile dysfunc-tion drugs.

Armstrong was sanctioned by the World Curling Federa-tion following a hearing pan-el’s ruling of an anti-doping violation. The 18-month sus-pension is effective Feb. 17, 2012, the date of the panel’s initial ruling.

In a statement issued Thurs-day, the Canadian Curling Assocation said: “The CCA believes doping has no place in sport and furthermore fair and equal competition is an essential tenet of sport and why our association makes signifi cant efforts to see that effective national and interna-tional anti-doping education and doping control programs are in place.”

Armstrong tested posi-tive for Tamoxifen, and in a statement to the panel, he “strongly denied” having knowingly taken the prohib-ited substance.

He offered a possible expla-nation that drugs belonging to his late wife of 30 years, Carleen, might have been mixed up with his own medi-cation. She was diagnosed

with Stage 4 breast cancer in 2006, and one of her treat-ments was Tamoxifen.

He noted he shared an en-suite with his wife, and that he takes 10 prescription medica-tions.

He also noted that the poten-tial side effects of Tamoxifen, which would have put him at more medical risk, is the main reason why he strongly denies knowingly taking the drug.

Armstrong, 60, was the skip on a Canadian Paralym-pic curling team that won the gold medal at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympics. He pled guilty in October of 2010 to charges relating to an inter-cepted package containing 2,544 counterfeit Viagra pills and 260 counterfeit Cialis pills. He was arrested out-side the mailbox store after picking up the package and examining its contents in the store.

Curler Jim Armstrong banned for 18 months after failing drug test

fi le photoJim Armstrong won gold for Canada in the Paralympics.

Joint venture between European developer and YVR to bring high-end retail to Richmond

by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

A 340,000-square-foot outlet mall boast-ing the world’s leading fashion brands could soon be built on Sea Island.

Vancouver Airport Authority is in

talks with London-based McArthur-Glen to build a destination retail mall just south of the BCIT Aerospace Tech-nology Campus on Russ Baker Way.

“At this point we are in talks to de-velop that plot of land,” said Rebecca Catley, director of communications for YVR. “We’re optimistic we’ll be an-nouncing something soon.”

With brands such as Armani, Dolce & Gabbana and Versace, the mall would go “one step further” than the Seattle Premium Outlets, an Ameri-can outlet mall well-known to cross-

border shoppers.“This is a European company. This

would be their fi rst facility in North America. It’s a very very high end type of facility,” said Catley.

YVR’s board of directors will consider the joint venture between the airport and McArthurGlen in June, said Cat-ley, noting the fi rst phase would be 200,000 square feet.

Across from the development, on the west side of Russ Baker Way, is Burkeville.

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· Richmond Review Friday, March 16, 2012

By Jason DelongSTAFF WRITER

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While the event will accept anything that’s old, they

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Buyers for the event have noticed a tremendous in-

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Other types of items specialists hope to see include

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Tree protection fences almost covered at Walmart development site


Trees the city ordered a Walmart developer to protect are now surrounded by water at least one metre deep.

“More attention needs to be put towards how little impact that the city is having at protecting the environment,” said Michael Wolfe, a resident who lives near to the site at Alderbridge Way and Garden City Road.

Orange fences equipped with the city’s Tree Protection Zone signs circle sections of trees and mature shrubs—sandwiched between large piles of preload. In some areas, water nearly covers the entire fence.

Wolfe, 30, said it’s an example of fl aws in the city’s tree protection bylaw. “This being just one of the tools the city thinks they have, but this just shows how little impact it has.”

It’s unclear how long the trees have been swamped with water, but the largely-cleared site was pre-loaded with sand over a year ago. Wolfe believes the land’s compression has much to do with the pooling water.

“There’s just little done for drainage or road im-provement because there’s not that many people who’ve complained.”

City council has yet to approve any development for the land. Staff are still preparing a rezoning report for council to consider, but the application,

from SmartCentres’ company First Richmond North Shopping Centres Ltd., could be presented to coun-cil’s planning committee as early as next Tuesday.

Master gardener Brian Minter, president of Minter Gardens, told The Richmond Review that trees sitting in water for a prolonged period risk being choked of oxygen. Some plants are tolerant of wet roots, while others can die, he said.

“If it’s not tolerant, and you have water sitting overtop, pushing all the oxygen and air out of the soil, that’s when you’ll fi nd the demise coming,” said Minter, noting the true test of survival will come during the heat of the summer.

Coun. Bill McNulty said he wasn’t aware of the pooling water.

“But if we’ve asked them to protect trees, then they should be protected at all times. That would be the responsibility of the applicant,” he said.

McNulty, who chairs council’s planning committee, said it’s problematic that land can be preloaded before a development is approved.

“That’s something that needs to be re-examined. We have rules, for example, for demolition per-mits, but we don’t have rules and regulations on preload, and it’s been a concern of mine for some time,” he said.

“That people go ahead and anticipate and try to tell the world that there’s going to be a development here, when in essence we’ve made no decisions on it whatsoever—we haven’t even seen the proposal. That’s a fl aw in our procedures, and that’s some-thing that needs to be examined.”

A call to SmartCentres was not returned.The site, in the Alexandria neighbourhood of West

Cambie, is next to land previously designated as natural park. Council voted Monday to rescind that designation, opening the land up to undetermined development.

Matthew Hoekstra photoMichael Wolfe stands at a pond that’s developed inside a tree protection zone.

Protected trees engulfed in water

Jamil Sunderji and 17-year-old youth charged with mischief and rioting


Two Richmond residents were among four people charged Wednesday in con-nection with the Stanley Cup riots in Downtown Vancou-ver last June.

The Crown has approved charges of participating in a riot and mischief over $5,000 against Jamil Sun-derji, 25.

Another Richmond resi-dent, a 17-year-old whose name cannot be published under conditions of the Youth Justice Act, has also been charged with rioting and mischief.

Also charged was a 17-year-old North Vancou-

ver resident, a young of-fender who is facing two counts of mischief over $5,000 and rioting, and Surrey’s James Ca Ha, 21, who is charged with partici-pating in a riot and breaking and entering.

This brings to 150 the number of suspects police are recommending charges against, for a total of 348 charges. The Integrated Riot Investigation Team is

anticipating more charges in the future.

Other Richmond residents charged in the riot are So-phie LaBoissonniere, Ca-mille Cacnio and Roneil Kumar.

Rioters torched police cars and other vehicles and looted stores in downtown Vancouver June 15 after the Boston Bruins beat the Van-couver Canucks in Game 7 of the Cup fi nal.

Rob Akimow photoRichmond Chamber of Commerce executive director Craig Jones, artist Herman Zheng and cham-ber board chair Lisa Wong help unveil a seven-foot-tall Terracotta Warrior Wednesday.

Richmond Chamber of Commerce offi cials unveiled the newest member of its City Centre offi ce Wednesday afternoon—standing seven feet tall.

The chamber is a sponsor of the Terracotta Warrior Public Art Project, an initiative of the B.C. Lions Soci-ety for Children with Disabilities. The project will see a limited number of Terracotta Warrior sculptures—sponsored by individuals or organizations—painted by local artists.

The sculptures will be displayed in public spaces

around participating cities from April to October.Richmond Chamber of Commerce’s sculpture—

painted by artist Herman Zheng—will stand out-side its offi ce at the corner of Cooney and Ackroyd roads.

The Terracotta Warrior Public Art Project is a fol-lowup to similar projects from the society involving orcas, bears and eagles. It aims to raise money for children with disabilities while showcasing the creativity of B.C. artists.

— by Matthew Hoekstra

Terracotta warrior comes to Richmond

Two more Richmond residents charged in riots

fi le photoRioters trashed Downtown Vancouver following the Van-couver Canucks’ Stanley Cup loss on June 15.


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Make your point – Richmond wants to hear from youGranny flats and coach houses in Burkeville and EdgemereThe City of Richmond is proposing to enact Development Permit Guidelines to control the form and character of granny flats and coach houses in Burkeville and the portion of Edgemere with rear lanes, located between Williams Road, Wilkinson/Maddocks Roads, No. 4 Road and Shell Road.

The City is also proposing to amend the Zoning Bylaw to permit and regulate granny flats and coach houses in Burkeville and Edgemere by Development Permit and Building Permit only (no rezoning) as part of its 2041 Official Community Plan update.

We want to hear from every household in both neighbourhoods about these proposals at a Public Open House.

If you are a property owner in one of these areas, you will receive:• an invitation letter to the Public Open House• a survey form to complete and a copy of the proposed Development Permit

Guidelines• highlights of the proposed Zoning Bylaw Amendment.

Residents in these areas are invited to learn more about granny flats and coach houses in Burkeville and Edgemere by:• attending the Public Open House in your neighbourhood• viewing information on the City of Richmond’s website at www.richmond.ca or

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New Richmond Multicultural Services Society program hopes to tap into wisdom of Indo-Canadian seniors


A new community program that aims to tap into the wealth of wisdom of Indo-Canadian seniors, is gaining momentum towards a goal of training 1,000 of them to become ambassadors.

Kam Sandhu, coordinator of the Chai at the Chau-pal Program, has been organizing training sessions over the past couple of weeks, gathering seniors and empowering them with the knowledge and tools to become ambassadors in their community.

By providing Indo-Canadian seniors with edu-cation on drugs, alcoholism and addictions, the program is aimed at having them recognize issues that crop up and need to be addressed, and linking them up with the individuals who can provide real assistance.

Nearly three dozen seniors have received training thus far, and by early next week, the plan is to top 100. The program is run by Richmond Multicultural Services Society.

The next session for female seniors will be held

today, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Guru Nanak Ni-was Sikh Temple, 8600 No. 5 Rd., and Sandhu said any members of the Indo-Canadian community are welcome to participate. Another session for men will be held at the same location on Monday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with a separate Monday afternoon training session for women from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the South Arm Community Centre.

There’s also a women’s seniors group meeting at Cambie Community Centre on Wednesday, from noon to 2 p.m., with the fi rst hour a conversation over tea, and the last hour a yoga session.

Sandhu said that seniors are revered in India, where elders would sit down to discuss issues and challenges.

At the same time, the East Indian culture is very “hush hush,” she said, with adults sensitive about what people think or how they look, and are “ashamed when people fi nd out things.”

She is confi dent the program will tap into the seniors community, and utilize them as a com-munity resource to tackle challenges facing the Indo-Canadian community.

For more information, or to participate, call Sandhu at 778-889-9605.

Program aims to empower South Asian seniors

Seniors are revered in India, where elders would sit down to discuss issues and challenges. At the same time, the East Indian culture is very “hush hush” ...


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France’s New “Breathalyzer In Every Vehicle” LawOn February 28th, 2012

the government of France decreed: “Every driver of a motorised land vehicle, excluding mopeds, must possess an unused and immediately available breathalyzer.” Anyone not carrying the breathalyzer kit will be subject to a fi ne of ¤ 11 ($15). The law comes into effect on July 1st, but the police will delay active enforcement until November 1st.

The new French law applies equally to vehicles from outside France. The kit is not an interlocking device that prevents impaired drivers from starting their cars. The purpose of the new law is to ensure that every time drivers (native or tourist) get into a car after drinking alcohol, they will have a device for testing whether or not their blood alcohol content (BAC) is over the legal BAC limit for driving in France of .05.

Only a decade ago, France had one of the worst road crash fatality rates amongst the most highly motorized countries in the world. Beginning in 2001, however, it set goals to change this shameful distinction by means of tougher legislation and law enforcement. And the diligent pursuit of this goal-setting has had led to dramatically good results, producing a steady annual decline to the point where it now has one of the safest road systems in the world.

But alcohol impaired driving has remained a thorny problem. The French cultural tradition of consuming wine with midday and evening meals has meant that despite exceeding the world’s best practices in every other area of road safety, it has maintained a much higher rate of alcohol involvement in fatal crashes than its major European neighbors. In 2008, World Health Organization statistics concluded that the

proportion of road deaths attributable to alcohol was 17% in the UK, 12% in Germany, and 27% in France.

The latest French statistics have also highlighted the problem. In 2011, 3,970 people died on French roads, down barely 0.5 percent or 22 lives from the 2010 total. The

improving trend appeared to be plateauing along with alcohol impairment as a contributing factor increasing to about one in three fatalities or 33%. Ending alcohol impaired driving was estimated as potentially saving over 1000 lives a year in France. With French President Nicholas Sarkozy having set the ambitious target of reducing annual road deaths to 3,000 by 2012, resolving the problem of alcohol impaired driving had to become a priority. Hence the new ‘breathalyzer kit’ law.

Road safety experts will watch this unique initiative with great interest. Critics say imposing an obligation to stock the kit, use it, and then abide by the results … and then restock it (etc.) is a fussy nanny state regulation more likely to be ignored than incorporated into driving routine after media attention and enforcement efforts inevitably fade.

The widespread non-compliance with anti-cellphone use laws comes to mind. Supporters argue that drivers will shrewdly weigh the benefi ts of compliance over the increasingly onerous sanctions including imprisonment for impaired driving, not to mention their appreciation for what the statistics say about the risks involved in continuing to engage in the behaviour.

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Parcel Identifier: 018-343-333Lot 1, Section 28, Block 5 North Range 6 West,New Westminster District,Plan LMP11315.

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Undeclared sulphites in Natural World brand product by Richmond importer

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and a Richmond im-porter are issuing a warning to the public about the undeclared contents inside packages of dried fungus.

People with sensitivity to sul-phites are urged not to consume Natural World brand Dried Fun-gus, sold in 80 gram and 200 gram packages.

Imported by Richmond-based Canadian T & J International De-

velopment Inc., the dried fungus contains sulphites that are not declared on the labels.

The dried fungus has been dis-tributed in B.C., and there have thus far been no reported reactions linked to the consumption of the dried fungus.

Health offi cials say the consump-tion of these products “may cause a serious or life-threatening reac-tion in persons with sensitivity to sulphites.”

The Richmond-based importer is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the shelves.

For more information, contact the food inspection agency at 1-800-442-2342.

Sulphites are on of the nine most common food allergens.

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Dried fungus voluntarily recalled

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Council Update

By Mayor Malcolm Brodie

Through innovative practices, Richmond has long been a leader in environmental protection and sustainability while we address climate change and global warming.

You can see how our city has integrated sustainability through a wide range of initiatives and features at: www.richmond.ca/services/Sustainable/towards/citydoing. The City’s Enhanced Corporate Sustainability Initiative was launched a number of years ago. Its aim is to effectively enhance our environmental protection measures where practical. A second objective is to address climate change and other imperatives with a triple bottom-line analysis setting out economic, social and environmental impacts, particularly for all of the City’s major planning initiatives.

Here are a few examples of City Council’s approach:

• New industrial buildings can help us avoid flooding as we better handle storm water runoff through a variety of alternatives – from green roofs, additional landscaping and permeable pavement, to better water collection.

• New civic buildings are much more energy efficient. Our partnership with BC Hydro has also encouraged equipment retrofits designed to make existing buildings far more responsive.

• Soon to be completed is the City’s first District Energy System, located in the West Cambie neighbourhood. Using geo-thermal energy, the fully-built utility will heat and cool almost 4 million square feet of residential, commercial and industrial space free of reliance on fossil fuels. This is the equivalent of taking up to 2,000 cars off the road annually.

• The recent “Go Recycle” public spaces pilot project which highlights how the City benefits through recycling.

And, there are many more examples – from wind turbines and green roofs, to solar hot water systems and high efficiency mechanical systems.

Richmond also wants the lessons of sustainability to be embraced by our youth. The City has partnered with our School Board and the David Suzuki Foundation to co-present at the upcoming Richmond Earth Day Youth Summit 2012. 500 youth will be empowered as they consider a wide variety of environmental themes.

As we benefit from all of these initiatives, watch for many more progressive innovations to come as Richmond leads the way.

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From Page 1Judith Mules-Kirby, president of

the Sea Island Community Associa-tion, said YVR has consulted with her association’s board. She said it’s a “beautiful proposal” based on artist renderings, with promises of green space, a family-friendly atmosphere complete with organized children’s activities and movie theatre.

“If all those promises come to frui-tion, I think it could be a wonderful thing for the island. It could become a real meeting place—sort of a village square for people,” she said.

As for the increase in traffi c in the face of existing congestion around Burkeville, Mules-Kirby said YVR’s fi nal plan would have to address

transportation and environmental impacts. But she noted the develop-ment is contained to the east side of Russ Baker Way—away from the sleepy residential community of Burkeville.

“It was very comforting for us to be told by YVR that the development won’t touch any areas on the west side of Russ Baker.”

McArthurGlen has developed 20 malls across Europe averaging 269,200 square feet, each featuring high-end fashion, sporting goods and housewares retailers.

The Sea Island project is among a number of development plans or proposals on the airport-controlled island.

The airport authority has prelimi-nary plans to build a 250-room hotel and business park next to Canada Line’s Templeton Station. Also on Sea Island is a development site expected to house a new 700,000-square-foot Canada Post facility—a project slated for completion by 2014.

And in January, YVR announced a 10-year strategy outlining $1.8 bil-lion in improvements, which include 700 metres of corridors and moving walkways, new high-speed baggage systems, upgrades to the domestic terminal building and runway safety enhancements. To help pay for the plan, the airport improvement fee is rising to $20 from the current $15 on May 1.

Development to stay away from BurkevilleRichmond Art Gallery is collecting

local family portraits to become part of an upcoming exhibition.

My Big Family is a photography ex-hibition by Hua Jin opening April 19. Joining Jin’s work will be all framed photographs of Richmond families submitted to the gallery by the dead-line of Sunday, March 18.

Photographs of all kinds are ac-cepted and need not be large or pro-fessionally taken.

The gallery encourages all families

of two or more to participate, and those who do will be entered into a draw to win a professional portrait taken by the artist.

Family portraits can be dropped off at the gallery (7700 Minoru Gate) weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and until 9 p.m. on Thursdays.

Framed photographs should include name and contact information and not exceed 14 by 18 inches. All pho-tographs will be returned following the exhibition.

Art gallery seeks family portraits


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Carly Fobert hopes to become Miss Teen Canadaby Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

Carly Fobert heard good things about it. Why not, It’ll be good life experi-ence, she shrugged.

Having never competed in a pageant before, the 17-year-old lifelong Rich-

mond resident jumped headfi rst into the Miss Teen BC pageant earlier this month at the Execu-tive Airport Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre. Of the 400 applicants, Fobert came home with the runner-up crown and the title of Miss Teen Richmond World 2012.

“I just stood there in shock. Really? Are you kidding me?” said Fobert, recounting her name be-ing called by the judges. “At the same time I did work really hard for this crown.”

As Miss Teen Richmond

World 2012, Fobert plans to represent Richmond at community events, vol-unteer with the Canadian Cancer Society and fund-raise for Free the Children charity.

Said Fobert: “It gives

you the power to change your community.”

Fobert, a Grade 12 stu-dent at Hugh McRoberts, plans to compete for a bigger crown in July, at the Miss Teen Canada pageant in Toronto. Work-

ing to that goal, she’ll be fundraising and search-ing for sponsorship.

Visit facebook.com/mis-steenrichmondworld2012 or e-mail [email protected] for more information.

Carly Fobert, a Grade 12 student at Hugh McRoberts, has been crowned Miss Teen Richmond World 2012.

Miss Teen Richmond sets sights high

Opera Mariposa to showcase young singers


They may be duelling di-vas, but Robin

Eder-Warren and Jacqueline Ko have managed to find enough common ground to launch their own opera company.

The 20-year-olds recently formed Opera Mariposa as a platform for young artists seek-ing singing experience. The company’s fi rst concert will feature the voices of the co-found-ers as they put on their best diva act in Witches, Waifs and Wives: The Great Women of Opera.

“It’s a showcase of some of the greatest and best loved charac-ters for soprano in the operatic repertoire,” said Richmond’s Eder-Warren. “We’re really looking forward to (playing) the characters mentioned in the title...as well as some of the very sassiest characters that opera has to offer.”

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From Page 9“Within Canada, if

one would want to make a name for them-selves, they would ul-timately have to move to Toronto and hope to get into the (Canadian Opera Company), but really to pursue the full career, young art-ists have to inevitably move elsewhere.”

Enter Opera Mari-posa, whose mission is to create perfor-mance opportunities for emerging artists in need of experience.

“In the Lower Main-land that’s not the easiest thing to do, so we’re very, very glad that we’re able to cre-ate a couple more (op-portunities) through Opera Mariposa,” said Eder-Warren, who plans to further her career by relocating to Europe within five years.

Opera Mariposa’s first show, March 31, will feature lavish costumes to ac-company the grand music. Another show is planned in the fall—a double bill of two short operas.

•Richmond’s now regular stage for op-era—Minoru Chapel—hosted two concerts by Vancouver Opera

singers on March 7. Up next is Burnaby Lyric Opera on April 4 and DragonDiva Oper-atic Theatre on May 2. For information call 604-276-4300 or visit http://tinyurl.com/OperaNights.

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council, but at least one dissenting voice showed this week he isn’t afraid to pipe up even though he’s a newcomer.

First-year councillor Chak Au was the lone politician to object to a decision by city council to pull the plug on a pro-posed park for the West Cambie neighbourhood.

Richmond environ-mentalists will no doubt agree that the optics behind this decision are poor. Concrete develop-ment rather than green space for families is never a winnable argu-ment.

But beyond that, there are no doubt dozens of residents of a multi-family residential project who are miffed and could eventually be hit in the pocketbook.

The land was designat-ed in 2006 as a natural park, and the south-fac-ing units in that complex probably paid a premium for their anticipated park views.

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re-sell, they are likely going to get less money, as those preferred view units will become less appealing because com-mercial/residential/retail development will come in place of the park.

Kudos to Au for stick-ing up for those in the

community who probably remain unaware of Mon-day’s developments.

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March 9.The new $20 airport improvement fee could

save the Fraser River! I was pleased to read that the Vancouver Airport Authority is commit-ted to spending $1.8 billion on improvements to YVR due to an increase in the airport im-provement fee from $15 to $20 because I then realized, that a relatively small amount of that could be earmarked for a new pipeline to the Cherry Point refinery in Washington.

Larry Berg the Vancouver Airport Authority president said that part of the $1.8 billion is dedicated to safety and security so why not commit approximately $55 million to build the pipeline and pump stations, which would elimi-nate the need to ship Jet fuel anywhere in the Fraser River estuary?

The Vancouver Airport Fuel Facilities Corpora-tion has predicted spills of jet fuel in the Fraser River and that could have catastrophic nega-tive affects to the economy of the Fraser River including fisheries and other businesses that depend on the river. A pipeline would avoid the potential spills risk because we would no longer need to ship jet fuel up the Fraser River in massive tankers and barges.

The hated airport improvement fee could finally do something positive for the communi-ties of Metro Vancouver and protect the nation-ally, internationally and globally important Fraser River. The airport improvement fee has brought us a beautiful international airport that only those who can afford to travel can enjoy, but even a low income family can enjoy a river free of Panamax tankers loaded with jet fuel.

So I ask YVR, Air Canada, WestJet and the other airlines to make a commitment to spend a fraction of the $1.8 billion to build a jet fuel delivery system that will serve them well into 2027 and eliminate the need for the 80million litre jet fuel tank farm and a marine facility to offload that Jet fuel on the banks of the Fraser River. Please be a good neighbor and make a smart investment into intelligent infrastructure and not just enhancing customer service and more lovely sculptures.

Carol DayRichmond

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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.

The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.

The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority. The government supports seniority but qualifications must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.

The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.

The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.

The union says that government refuses to negotiate. There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.

The union says that class size limits have been eliminated. Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.

The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers. 2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.

The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other benefits that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases.

It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difficult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.

It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases.

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If you made a commit-ment to start a running program, lose weight

and keep the pounds off permanently, you deserve a pat on the back.

Running fi ve or 10 kilometers is an attainable goal for many but it’s an impossible dream for others.

A friend related her story of how she looked in the mirror one morning and almost began to panic. A decade ago she’d been fairly ath-letic but was now 50 pounds overweight and worse, she smoked a pack of cigarettes per day. On this fateful spring day she chose the Stanley Park seawall route, planning to run slowly for 15 minutes, turning back in the same

time. Her goal was to run 30 minutes every day.

She didn’t cover much ground but kept moving the whole time even when her body was begging to stop. She eventually developed shin splints, forcing her on to the bike for six weeks but soon was back running, improving ever so slowly. A year later she was a non-smoker, fi fty pounds lighter and racing every distance from 10 km to the marathon. She still claims that fi rst run on the seawall was the hardest workout ever. Following a proper program might have eased a lot of her pain and perhaps prevented training injuries, too.

If you’re patient and willing to build your endurance slowly, the health benefi ts of running longer can be reward-ing, indeed. It’s suggested that once you’re able to run 5k distance, continuing on to run-ning 10k is well within reach.

Always check with your doc-tor before embarking on any exercise program.

While many are training for a spring marathon, oth-ers are gearing up for the largest 10k road running event in Canada, which is the Vancouver Sun Run. If a more intimate running experience is what you desire, The Lower Mainland Road Race Series features events over 5k, 8k,

10k and the half marathon. If you missed the Dave Reed Spring Classic 5k there is tomorrow’s (March 17) BMO St. Patrick’s Day 5k run in Vancouver, which is also the B.C. 5k championships. The Irish themed run starts (10:00 a.m.) and fi nishes at the Stanley Park Pavilion.

Here are some other helpful tips to make your running journey less painful.

•Visit a running specialty store before choosing the right shoe. Bring in your old pair to check the wear pattern.

•Avoid wearing cotton. Choose synthetic fabrics, such as CoolMax or Dri-Fit that wicks away moisture.

•Invest in an athletic watch to time your workouts.

•Record your workouts in a log book to track your improvement.

•Proper Fuel and hydra-tion – consult the Canadian Food Guide or speak with a registered dietician.

•Do all of the proper stretches after your work-out, holding each stretch for 20-30 seconds. Remember, no matter how tough it gets out there, if you stay with the program you’ll be amazed at the results.

Christine Blanchette is a Richmond runner and writer. www.christineruns.com

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A: After your meter has been installed, Neptune will book an appointment with the homeowner and we will send a water conservation technician to do a leak audit at your home. The technician is able to determine if any water is leaking in the house and they will help find any leaks that are detected. The technician will deliver dye-tabs that are able to detect leaking toilets and also deliver and install water conservation devices free of charge. These devices include shower heads, faucet aerators and pop-flushes. All of these devices will help reduce water consumption without compromising the performance of the fixtures in your home. The technician can also provide the homeowner with water saving tips for inside and outside the home, which will begin saving the homeowner money and helping the environment immediately!Visit www.watermeter.ca or visit our open house, which will be at Richmond Town hall from March 26th to March 30th (11am-4pm) for more information.

Alex McGregorProject Manager

Neptune Technology

Group

604-271-9700 www.watermeter.ca

[email protected]

Q: How much do Green toilets save the homeowner?

A: Firstly they are not expensive, and they can cut your water bills dramatically. In fact, newer toilets only use 7.57 litres of water to flush—unlike the old toilets that used 26.49 litres of water to flush!

There are other toilets that have a 4.84 litre water capacity, which is 50% smaller than older toilets. These toilets use anywhere from 20%-60% less energy than their older counterparts. And, as an added benefit, these green toilets aren’t expensive. Whether you are building new or renovating call us for more information

Check the city of Richmond water meter program. Water meters make people aware about their water use. When people are charged for their actual measured use, they tend to reduce their overall water consumption.

Brian Williams

President

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Q: My husband and I were thinking about buying a home. Apparently our credit score isn’t what it should be. How is our credit score determined and what can we do to improve it?

A: We get this question quite often. The majority of your monthly debts (credit cards, car loans, cable, and cell phone) are reported each month to the credit bureau. The report lists balances, credit limits and if your accounts are up to date.The credit bureau then combines that information using a formula to determine your score. It’s a bit like the Caramilk secret. No one knows the exact formula.We do know the rough estimate of how it works.

1. Payment History 35% - Creditors want to know that you pay your debts as agreed.

2. Amounts owed on your credit cards 30% - How much you owe compared to your credit limit on each card.

3. Length of Credit History 15% - A longer credit history will give a more accurate picture of how you handle your credit.

4. New Credit Enquiries 10% - Any time someone performs a credit bureau on you it is recorded. Multiple enquiries are a red flag.

5. Types of Credit Used 10% - The least impact on your score unless you don’t have much other information on your bureau.

Fortunately your credit score can be improved quite quickly. We have helped many many clients with short term credit solutions while they work on their credit score.Everyone should also apply for their free credit report twice a year. It won’t give your score but it will show credit history. This will ensure there is no incorrect information on your report. It will also help you spot any signs of identity fraud.Give us a call and we can supply you with the number to call to get your credit bureau. We can also help with a strategy to improve your rating.

Chad Oyhenart

Tom MacDonaldAegis Mortgage Services

Mortgage Brokers

201-3800 Bayview St.,

Richmond, BC

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RE/MAX Westcoast

110-6086 Russ Baker Way,Richmond, BC V7B 1B4

www.DebRobson.com

Q: Why should I have a ‘For Sale’ sign on my property?

A: When you are selling real estate, it just makes sense to expose the listing information to as many potential Buyers as possible. What a shame if a highly motivated Buyer is driving your neighborhood regularly, shopping for a home in that particular school catchment, or near a friend, or close to the bus route... and passes your home without even knowing it is on the market for sale. Quite often, the best Buyer, the most motivated Buyer, is one of the fi rst ones to view a home, and having a “For Sale” sign is just one of the ways to fi nd that ‘perfect’ Buyer, and it certainly is one of the easiest and most effective. You can put ads in the local papers, you can post the

information on websites, you can do open houses... all are effective ways to market a property, but a sign in the front yard, in my opinion, is a must. Remember

this... the more Buyers that know about your home means you will have more showings, more showings means more potential offers, more potential offers usually means more money, in

your pocket... how’s that for a good result?

Q: When do you recommend a child’s first eye exam?

A: A child’s first eye examination should be at about six months of age. While paediatricians conduct a basic eye screening, your optometrist will perform a comprehensive eye examination to rule out conditions such as amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (misalignment of the eyes), muscle imbalances, high or unequal refractive errors, and eye diseases. Early detection of eye problems such as lazy eye and strabismus is crucial because children are more responsive to treatments when diagnosed early. Eye health assessments are also important to identify diseases or tumours. Unless you feel your child is having eye or vision problems, or your optometrist advises otherwise, your child’s next eye exam should be at about age 3, and then annually once she enters school. Undetected vision problems may put your child at a disadvantage in terms of learning.

Dr. John KimOptometrist

604-271-3937

Ironwood Optometry Clinic8020-11688 Steveston Hwy.Richmond BC V7A 1N6ironwoodoptometry.ca

Q: What’s the real problem with open wireless?

A: Open wireless still abounds and the vast majority of people are blissfully unaware of the dangers. Criminals love easy victims, and anyone with a bit of altitude can snoop on wireless signals many blocks away with simple directive antennas. E-mail with no encryption, still all too common with Internet service providers, allows super easy extraction of account names and passwords. One a criminal has those he has access to your e-mail. From there he can deduce your other accounts including banking, Facebook, etc. Using the same password for access, or having those “forgotten” passwords resent to that e-mail account, will allow them to steal the rest of your identity for use in further criminal activity. It may even allow them to hack into your employer’s computer networks. It’s not just laptops but smart phones that are the issue here.

Solution? Do a search for “VPN.” Some are free and many work with smartphones as well. Will even defeat the Harper Con’s nasty spying habits of late.

Dale Jackaman

PresidentAmuleta™ Computer

Security Inc.

604-230-8114

330-1985 West BroadwayVancouver, BC, V6J [email protected]://amuleta.com

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the Security and Services Act and Regulations of B.C. and a member of the Private Investigators Association of B.C. (PIABC).

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Registered Hearing

Instrument Practitioner

604-271-4327164 - 8180 No. 2 RoadRichmond, BC V7C 5K1

Fax 604-271-4387

[email protected]

Q: What is the ringing noise in my ears? Part 1

A: The technical name is ‘tinnitus’ which means ‘ringing like a bell’ in latin. Tinnitus is not a disease but rather a symptom of a malfunction somewhere along the hearing system. That means anywhere from the ear itself to the hearing (auditory) centre of the brain. Most recent research suggests that the origination is in the brain neurons (its electrical system).The current estimate is that 17% of the population is affected by some form of tinnitus which ranges from an annoyance all the way to a full disruption of daily activiites and thus affecting sleep. At this point one can become extremely stressed and feel pushed to the limit.Usually there is a component of hearing loss which accompanies the tinnitus because the noise (which is real) can damage the small hair cells in the inner ear.Many times getting a good night sleep will make the tinnitus less noticeable in the morning, so using some kind of sound generator like a fan or radio can help with falling asleep.

Q: How can we protect ourselves from colds?

A: When we look at colds we are so engrained in the “medical” way of thinking that we just assume that a cold is a bad thing or a sickness. A different way to look at this is to realize that a cold, with all of its symptoms—runny nose, cough, congestion, etc, is a way that the body cleans itself, a cleansing process. It is necessary and it is a vital way that the body stays healthy. The person with the cold may not FEEL the greatest as they go through the symptoms but it is necessary.

The best ways to prevent getting a cold are:• Wash your hands often.• Take your vitamins regularly and eat properly.• Get enough rest.• Avoid excessive stress.• Keep exercising.• Avoid excessive amounts of sweets and alcohol.• Say “NO” when you are feeling overwhelmed.• And see your Chiropractor for an adjustment because a healthy nervous system will help your body to heal faster.

If you still get a cold, don’t despair, just think of it as a healthy cold!

Minoru Chiropracticwww.minoruchiropractic.com

Dr. Carol Reddin &

Dr. Bonnie Chuter

604-207-9050

#230-7480 Westminster Hwy.

Richmond, B.C.

Jim Richardson Western Coin &

Stamp

604-278-3235

#2-6380 No. 3 Rd.(next to Staples)Richmond, B.C.

Email: [email protected]

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Q: Have any special coins been issued for 2012?

A: Canada is celebrating two anniversaries in 2012: the War of 1812 and Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee with special coins being issued for both events.The 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 is featured on our silver dollar. Showing a British soldier, a loyalist and a First Nations man, this coin is .999 fine silver. The proof dollar is $59.95 and the uncirculated is $54.95 with no HST charged.This dollar is featured in the proof set. Also this set .999 silver for all 8 coins, including the penny and loonie. With only 20,000 mintage and a price of $224.95, this set is selling fast.For Queen Elizabeth’s 60th anniversary on the throne, the Mint has issued three coins so far, (all $20 denominations) with the fourth coming our the end of the month. The first coin shows a young Queen Elizabeth with a crystal being the “0” in 2012. Made of .999 silver the issue price is $104.95.The second coin features Queen Elizabeth with Prince Philip beside her. The third coin is the special Diamond Jubilee Royal Cypher. These two coins are also .999 silver and are issued at $84.95.The fourth coin is an “ultra high relief” of the Queen’s portrait as she looks today. It comes out the end of March, with a mintage of 7,500 and a price of $129.95. All above coins and sets have no HST.

Q: What is Whooping Cough?

A: Whooping cough is a highly contagious disease. Initial symptoms are similar to the common cold and begin about seven days after exposure which will lead to severe episodes of uncontollable cough about three days later. In children, the cough often ends with a whoop noise and the coughing spells may lead to vomiting, short spells of choking and transient loss of consciousness.All children are recommended for vaccination against the disease in early childhood for prevention. These are given at ages 2, 4, 6, and 18 months and between 4 to 6 years and should have it repeated every 10 years after.See a physician immediately if you suspect this disease as it can have numerous serious complications.Until next time, this is your local family doctor, Dr. Satnam Gandham MD.

The information included in this column is for educational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult his or her healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation or if they have any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment plan.

Dr. Satnam Gandham MDFamily Physician

135 - 8291

Ackroyd Road,

Richmond, BC

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604-270-3121

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Q: I am looking to improve my blood pressure and had heard about a supplement called coenzyme Q10. What is Coenzyme Q10, how can it help, and how much should I take?

A: Indeed, there are several supplements that may help improve cardiovascular health including blood pressure. Coenzyme Q10 is certainly one of them and helps by functioning as an intracellular antioxidant. It is mainly involved in energy production within the cell and affects the function of every cell in the body, making it essential for the health of tissues and organs. CoQ10 particularly benefits the most metabolically active cells, including the heart. As such, it can help support normal heart rhythm and can help maintain normal blood pressure. There are however, many brands of coenzyme Q10 and they can vary in absorption. Traditionally, pharmacists recommended ubiquinone or ubiquinol, a crystalline coenzyme Q10 that was not able to fully dissolve in the gastrointestinal tract. More recently however, a naturopathic company called Thorne has produced a crystalline-free coenzyme Q10 called Q-Best. This crystalline-free coenzyme Q10 absorbs almost three times better than any other form of coenzyme Q10, making it more potent and the best absorbed product on the market. Ask about Q-best at your naturopathic doctor’s office or find Q-best here at Pharmasave Steveston Village

Q: I have a very hectic work schedule and I only have about 30 minutes 2-3 times/week to workout. What is the most effective way to burn fat and put on a little muscle?

A: Nowadays, it seems everyone is on more of a time constraint with work and family commitments but that doesn’t mean that you still can’t achieve your fi tness goals with effi cient and effective workouts. The fi rst step is to workout in a circuit fashion by performing 2-4 exercises in succession with minimal rest in between each exercise. This will help to increase overall workout intensity, elevate your metabolism, and strengthen your cardiovascular system all at the same time. The second step is to use compound exercises (exercises that use multiple muscle groups) as this better increases caloric expenditure, strength, and muscle mass versus isolation exercises that use only one muscle group at a time. Overall, the key to getting in shape is to not only work hard but also work smart by getting more done in less time. Make every minute count and you’ll be surprised at what kind of results you could achieve. Yours in health,Isaac Payne

Isaac Payne

Personal Trainer

604-764-7467

6351 Westminster Hwy(Located Inside Razor Fitness)Richmond, B.C.V7C [email protected]

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Q: I’ve heard that acupuncture can reduce the signs of aging. Could you tell us more about it?

A: Eastern Medicine has always maintained that true outer beauty is a reflection of inner health and wellness.

Our goal during Facial Rejuvenation treatments is to ensure a smooth and proper flow of Vital Energy (Qi) throughout the face and body, resulting in an obvious glow to the face and greater radiance in the complexion. By stimulating acupuncture points on the skin we increase the blood flow and energy flow to the face and elastin and collagen production may increase, thereby filling out facial lines and fine wrinkles, adding a firmer look to the skin for a more youthful and glowing complexion.

Facial Rejuvenation treatments focus on balancing the body and constitution as a whole to enable this wellness to be reflected on the face.

At Richmond Muscle & Tendon Clinic, Dr. Dilyana Nestorova uses theprinciples of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the benefit of acupuncture pints and herbal masks to replenish a younger, natural and exuberant look on the face.

Q: I’m considering an African Safari—and am totally beWILDered! Where do I start?

A: An African Safari is unlike any other journey you will undertake. The fascinating mix of culture and wildlife is hard to describe and can best be experienced.

Whether game-viewing in an open jeep or on foot, dancing with the Maasai, camping in the Serengeti, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, canoeing the Zambezi, volunteering on a game farm, cooking with the locals... the possibilities are endless.

Our Africa Travel Expert, Christine Boecker is from Africa. Skillfully tailor-making your African safari, Boecker combines your personal preference with her in-depth knowledge of the continent and its people. All this to create a unique & authentic experience, designed to suit your budget and desired style of travel.

At TravelBoecker Adventures we take the guess-work out of planning your African Safari! We maximize your holiday time, add value, and provide answers to many FAQ’s.

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and Implant Dentistry

604-232-3900

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Enjoy your smile.... Everybody else does!

Q: Does tooth whitening procedures cause cancer?

A: I have been asked this question by people from time to time. I guess because tooth whiteners contain hydrogen peroxide. The answer to this is no, they do not. Evidence for this comes from a review of many other published studies which appeared in the Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry (volume 3, issue 3) in June 2006. The compiled results concluded that tooth whitening products containing hydrogen peroxide do not cause or increase the risk of oral cancer when used as directed. Exposure to hydrogen peroxide in whiteners is too low and too short in duration (30-60 minutes) to create any changes in oral tissues to increase any oral cancer risk. In fact, the evidence from this review which included over 4000 human subjects showed no evidence of oral cancer or other effects associated with risk of oral cancer.

Normally when used as directed the concentration of hydrogen peroxide in these products decreases to nearly undetectable levels within 15 minutes to one hour. Over the counter whitening products have significantly lower peroxide concentrations than those applied in a dental office under close supervision and isolation.

Dr. Michael Schaufele

Veterinarian

604-277-3161

9220 #3 Road,Richmond, BC V7A 1V9(between Williams and Francis)

Q: How do I keep my older pet healthy?

A: Just like with people, the aging process can vary from pet to pet. As your pet ages, his nutritional requirements change. It is a good idea to start on a senior diet around your pet’s 7th-9th birthday. A senior diet will help support the changes in your pet’s organs as well as adding supplements to slow down arthritis and cognitive changes. It is also a good idea to start doing annual or twice a year blood testing on your pet. If there are changes on your pet’s blood work, we can help support him with medication, supplements and/or dietary changes to slow down or even reverse disease progression. It is also very important to discuss any behaviour changes with your veterinarian. Animals, by nature, generally don’t show obvious signs of disease until they are not feeling very well. Thankfully, advances in veterinary medicine are helping pets have longer life spans. By taking the right steps toward your pet’s senior health, you can help him enjoy his golden years.

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Pianist Joanna Trzeciak in concert Sunday

Pianist Joanna Trzeciak will perform an in-timate concert in Richmond Sunday, March

18 as part of the Music Encore Concert Society series.

The concert takes place at 2 p.m. at Van-couver International School of Music (7911 Alderbridge Way). Tickets are $15 for stu-dents and seniors, $20 for adults; reserve at 604-241-2434.


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Mazda says its CX-7 crossover

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It defi nitely has the looks of one with its rakish windshield, pronounced character lines and bulging wheel arches that help set it apart from the crowd in the mid-size crossover SUV fi eld.

Since it was in-troduced as a 2007 model, the CX-7 has always offered an inter-esting blend of “sports

car verve” as Mazda calls it, along with the utility and practicality of an SUV.

I think what I love about Mazda is they have always dared to be different. When you’re a little guy in

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sales success right from the get-go, in both sedan and hatch-back formats, because its exciting styling set it apart from the compe-tition in the compact class.

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Mazda strayed from the norm when they introduced the CX-7 into the crossover segment, moving away from the squared off, boxy look of most mid-size CUV/SUVs to one that is more akin to a sports car than a sport ute.

The 2012 model is little changed from last year’s ver-sion. Three years ago it underwent a mild refresh with the introduction of a revised lower front grille and rear fascia, but little has changed since its debut in 2007 so I expect a major overhaul very soon.

For 2012, the CX-7 is offered in three trims— GX, GS and GT. The front-wheel drive GX has a fi ve-speed automatic transmission, while the GS and GT feature all-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic.

The 2.5-litre inline four-cylinder engine makes 161 hp and 161 lb/ft of torque at 3,500 rpm.

The GX also includes standard features like power windows and door locks, air conditioning, steering wheel mounted cruise and audio controls, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps and 17-inch alloy wheels.

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The CX-7 should be on any shopping list in the mid-size crossover SUV marketplace, particularly if you want a little “zoom zoom” in your daily driver.

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Then at the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s Testfest last fall, I had my fi rst chance to get behind the wheel of an Evoque.

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To top it all off, earlier this year, the Evoque was named 2012 North American Truck of the Year.

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Based on the LRX concept vehicle, the Evoque is able to blend coupe-like styling with capable off-road ability and luxurious interior amenities.

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It also is the most fuel effi cient Range Rover ever produced with a Natural Resources Cana-da fuel consumption rat-ing of 7.1/11.4/9.6L/100 km city/highway/com-bined using premium unleaded gasoline.

The Evoque comes from a 2.0-litre direct in-jection turbocharged in-line four-cylinder engine that makes 240 hp with 250 lb/ft of torque. It is mated with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Full-time all-wheel drive is standard on the fi ve-passenger Evoque, which shares the off-road capabilities of its bigger, more rugged siblings.

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Richmond’s Con-naught Skating Club recently held its Competitive Elements Competition at Minoru Arenas, a chance for its young athletes to test their skills and mettle.

Caitlin Tai (Pre-Juve-nile girls), Rachel De-Mello (Juvenile girls), Amy Li (Pre-Novice girls), Kurtis Schreiber (Novice men) and Mitchell Gordon (Ju-nior men) won in their respective divisions. But Keegan Murphy, Connaught’s director of skating, said more important is “the process that each of our athletes endured to participate in this event.”

“When I created this event I set bench-

marks quite high in order to ensure every participate would be challenged,” he said. “It was very interest-ing to see how many of our athletes were able to complete these new skills in a challenging situa-tion—under pressure and in front of nation-al level judges.”

Murphy said the club will likely hold future competitions like this once or twice a year.

“February/March is a perfect time in the yearly training plan for a new and interest-ing activity like this,” he said. “It challenges the skaters in a way that a regular perfor-mance would not, and allows them the devel-opmental opportunity necessary to excel in the upcoming com-petitive season.”

Connaught hosts Competitive Elements Competition

Don Fennell photosConnaught skaters get some last-minute advice from their coaches before the club’s Competitive Elements Competition.

Canadian junior men’s champion Mitchell Gordon (above) enjoys a laugh, while at right Shawn Ceuvas demonstrates his jumping ability.

Rachel DeMello sports a look of intense concentra-tion as she awaits her turn to skate.


by Kerry Vital

The Metrotown area of Burnaby continues to be a popular place to live, and with the addition of Intracorp’s newest development, Silver, it is about to get even more popular.

“Getting into this neighbourhood early is the best opportunity to see real and sustained growth in your investment,” says Intracorp sales associate May Lai. “As the future unfolds, this dynamic neighbourhood will become even more desirable than it already is.”

Silver is just steps from the Metrotown SkyTrain station, and within walking distance of great restaurants, shopping and recreation, including Central Park. Located right at the corner of Silver Avenue and Beresford Street, the 38-storey tower will offer one-, two- and two-bedroom and den suites in a variety of floorplans that include condos, flats and townhomes. Each will include its own large private cantilevered balcony.

“You’ll be able to breathe some pretty rare air indeed,” says Lai.

One of the most exciting parts about Silver is the inclusion of the Control4 home automation system.

“It’s pretty amazing,” Lai says. “From your smartphone or tablet device, you will have the ability to control many of the functions within your home. The system will allow you to control the lighting, your music and your TV.”

The Control4 system can be expanded to control the temperature in your home as well as your security system, among other things.

The kitchens at Silver could almost be considered works of art, with stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops and Armony Cucine Italian cabinets. A thoughtful little detail is the aluminum lining in the kitchen and bathroom sink cabinets which will prevent damage from moisture and chemicals.

“The exterior finishes are made of technologically advanced European textured-wood laminate and high-gloss lacquer,” says Lai. “(It’s) easy to maintain, never fades and will last a

very long time.”The bathrooms continue the

luxurious theme with their own sets of composite stone countertops and Italian cabinets.

In partnership with the City of Burnaby, Intracorp is aiming to turn Beresford Street into a vibrant “Great Street,” Lai says. It will eventually feature extra-wide sidewalks, tree-lined streets and outdoor seating at street-front cafes.

“Designed by Richard Henry Architects and NSDA Architects, Silver

will incorporate a series of street-level townhomes and retail intended to bring new life to Beresford Street,” she says.

Although the development hasn’t yet been released for sale, interested buyers are already contacting Intracorp.

“There’s a lot of interest,” Lai says, “and it pretty much covers the whole (of) Greater Vancouver including our loyal past Intracorp purchasers.”

Homes at Silver start in the mid-$250,000s. For more information and to pre-register, check out www. silverliving.ca.

Submitted photosIntracorp’s Silver in Burnaby will feature stunning views, above, gourmet kitchens with Italian cabinets and stainless-steel appliances, top, and bathrooms built for luxury with composite stone countertops, left.

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Builders’ Association will present its 18th annual First-Time Home Buyers Seminar on Tuesday, April 3 at the Bell Performing Arts Centre in Surrey.

Featuring guest speakers like senior market analyst for the Canada Mortgage and House Corporation Robyn Adamache and Wendy Acheson, vice-president and registrar at the B.C. branch of the Homeowner Protection Office, potential buyers will be able to learn about what home type best matches their needs, which location is best for them and what their mortgage options are, among many other topics.

“Our experts will help first-time

buyers consider all available options and important issues before they take that critical first step onto the property ladder,” says GVHBA President and CEO Peter Simpson.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. and the seminar will take place between 7 and 9 p.m. That first hour will give people plenty of time to check out the builder displays and other home-related products and services, Simpson says.

Participation is free, but attendees are asked to bring something for the Surrey Food Bank.

Pre-registration is required. To pre-register, check out www.gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288.

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An EnerGuide rating is a standard measure of a home’s energy performance, rated on a scale of 0 to 100. A rating of 0 represents a home with major air leakage, no insulation and extremely high energy consumption. A rating of 100 represents a house that is airtight, well insulated, suffi ciently ventilated and requires no purchased energy.

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Buy a Power Smart home, save three waysSave now, and save later: not many homes can promise you that. But when you buy a home from a Power Smart New Home Builder you’ll save money, including reduced mortgage insurance and lower monthly bills. An EnerGuide label is your assurance that the home is independently rated to be energy-effi cient. And don’t forget, an energy-effi cient home is more comfortable too.

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3 bdrm, 1.5 bath rancher style duplex with a nice sized private yard. Updates include kitchen, baths, vinyl windows and laminate fl oors. Excellent, quiet location just 10 min walk to the steveston shops and both levels of schools. This is a much better option than a townhouse! You own the land and there are NO maintenance fees!


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

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

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ASH, Barbara Grace born Aug. 17, 1937 in Vancouver B.C. passed away peacefully and joined her husband John and grandson Riley on March 9, 2012 in Vancouver B.C. She is lovingly remembered by her 3 children John (Chris-tine), Rod (Colleen) and Kathy (Jeff); 4 grandchildren Chris-topher, Amanda, Kyle and Sydney; 2 brothers Ed and Dave (Penny).A Celebration of Barb’s life will be held at, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 291, 11131 Bridgeport Rd Richmond B.C. on March, 25, 2012 at 1pm. In lieu of fl owers donations may be made to B.C. Cancer Foundation.

PRICE, Patricia Bunty (nee Macphail) passed away peacefully March 12. 2012 at Richmond Hospital, Rich-mond, B.C. Born, March 10, 1930 in Toronto, Ontario, she was predeceased by her lov-ing husband of fi fty years, Grif-fi th Price (2003). Pat is sur-vived by her cherished and devoted only son, Richard (Rick) Price and his partner Cheryl.

Pat was the loving daughter of the late James Simon and Mary Agnes (McCaa) Mac-phail and much loved sister to the late James (Bud) Macphail and Helen Findlay. She is the treasured sister-in-law to Joan Macphail of Chatham Ontario.

Her loss will be deeply felt by her cousins, neices, nephews, extended family and many close friends.

Pat was a beautiful woman in every way, with a warm, kind and loving heart and a great sense of fun. She was a posi-tive infl uence on everyone she met and she will be greatly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held for Patricia Price on March 17, 2012 from 2 P.M. to 4 P.M. at 6611 Minoru Blvd in the main fl oor social room.

In lieu of fl owers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Asso-ciation or CNIB would be gratefully appreciated.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTS

ENJOY a fun-fi lled evening and help Ducks Unlimited conserve Canada’s wetlands! Join our Del-ta/Richmond chapter for our annual fundraising banquet & auction. Sat-urday March 24th at the Vancouver Sheraton Airport Hotel. Our evening features a great meal, a live & silent auction and fantastic raffl e packag-es. For tickets $70 each. Call Cam 604-290-2357

33 INFORMATION

FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER Freemasonry is a fraternity open to all men regardless of ethnicity or religion. For more information:

Ian Biddlecombe604-657-1365

041 PERSONALS

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/Short-Term Relationships, FREE TO TRY!!! 1-877-297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #7878 or 1-888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1. Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #5015. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+).

42 LOST AND FOUND

LOST: Ladies glasses - clear frames, vicinity of Richmond Senior Centre/Library/City Hall on Fri March 9th afternoon. Pls call (604)277-3332

LOST - U CLAMP FOR BIKE along Westminster Hwy. Please call: (604)278-2252

CHILDREN

86 CHILDCARE WANTED

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

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS

to Every Hunter in BC! Advertise in The BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis 2012-2014 publication. Increased circulation 250,000 cop-ies! Tremendous Reach, Two Year Edition!

Contact Annemarie at 1 800 661 6335

or [email protected] wanted your own business? Work from home online PT/FT. Call toll free 1 877-336-2513

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

ATLAS POWER SWEEP DRIV-ERS power sweeping, power scrubbing and pressure washing. Must be hard working with a good attitude. Burnaby based. Must be available to work nights and weekends. Good driving record required. Experience benefi cial, but will train.

Email: [email protected] or fax 604-294-5988

DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted. Offering top pay. Close to home. Home most weekends. Family comes fi rst! 1 year fl at deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume & driver abstract to 604-853-4179.

OWNER OPSWITH A TLS

Required for Prowest TransportNew container contract.Fax resume “N” abstract

1-888-778-3563Ph: 604-214-3161or E-mail: [email protected]


114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

OWNER OPERATORS &CLASS 1 Company Drivers

Surrey Terminal

Van Kam Freightways’ group of companies requires Owner Op-erators and Class 1 Company drivers to be based out of our Surrey Terminal. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving exp./training.We offer above average rates and an excellent employee bene-fi ts package.Call Bev at 1-800-663-0900/ 604-968-5488 or send a detailed re-sume and current driver’s ab-stract. (For owner operators, pro-vide details of your truck) to:

[email protected] Fax, 604-587-9889

Van Kam is committed to Em-ployment Equity and Environ-mental Responsibility.Thank you for your interest however only those of interest to us will be contacted.

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115 EDUCATION

DO YOU OFFER HOME SERVICES?Home Improvements, Landscaping,

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115 EDUCATION

HEAVY EQUIPMENTOPERATOR TRAINING

Get Practical SkillsThat Get Jobs

Vancouver Island University training for over 50 years, No simulators. Low student / instructor ratio.

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125 FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

Some great kids aged 12 to 18 who need a stable, caring home

for a few months. Are you looking for the opportunity to do

meaningful, fulfi lling work?PLEA Community Services is looking for qualifi ed applicants

who can provide care for youth in their home on a full-time basis or

on weekends for respite. Training, support and

remuneration are provided. Funding is available for

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Call 604-708-2628www.plea.bc.ca

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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


130 HELP WANTED

$100-$400 CASH DAILYfor Landscaping Work!Competitive, Energetic,

Honesty a MUST!PropertyStarsJobs.Com

An earthmoving company based in Edson Alberta requires a full time Heavy Duty Mechanic for fi eld and shop work. We require Cat Doz-er/Deere excavator experience. You will work a set schedule for days on and off. Call Lloyd @ 780-723-5051

CUSTOMER SERVICE REP.Aldergrove Company looking for a permanent full - time CSR. Position details include but are not limited to order entry, border paperwork, and various types of correspondence. Profi cient exp. with Accpac, excel and word an asset.

Benefi ts offered after 3 mths.Please e-mail your resume

with cover letter statingwage expectation to

[email protected].

FRAMER HELPERS

Patara Framing Enterprises Ltd. is hiring for Framer Help-ers - $18.69/hr, 40hrs/wk. Mail 4351 Dallyn Road, Richmond, BC V6X 2S5

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

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130 HELP WANTED

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Families, Kids, Tots & Teens!!Register Now Busy Film Season

All Ages, All Ethnicities

CALL 604-558-2278

PRODUCTION WORKERHeavy lifting req’d. Fax 604-272-0901 Email [email protected]

Surdel Party Rentals & Sales Inc. needs 1 PERM FT MARKETING MANAGER ($23/hr) to establish distribution, conduct market re-search, explore new market, assist in product & service development, and direct marketing strategies. A diploma/degree combined with at least three years of relevant experi-ence required. Fluent English and Chinese highly valued. Send re-sume [email protected]

115 EDUCATION

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130 HELP WANTED

UP TO $20/HRWe need 12 CSR reps now!

PAID training. F/T HoursBenefi ts after 6 months

Must be outgoing!!!

ERICA @ 604-777-2195

132 HOME STAY FAMILIES

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HOST

International Students?

Please contact us at:

[email protected]

115 EDUCATION

Classifieds is your bestlocation for information about newhomes and apartments. Check out

bcclassified.com listings in the 700’s.

130 HELP WANTED130 HELP WANTED

Friday, March 16, 2012 Richmond Review -

To advertise in the Home Service GuideCall 604.247.3700

email: [email protected]

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Door Repairs: Patio • Pocket • Bi-folds • Showerand I’m a Nice Guy!

PLUMBING & HEATING

604-868-7062 Licensed, Insured & BondedLocal Plumbers

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• Painting • Drywall • Texturing • All General Repairs & InstallationsQUALITY WORK & REASONABLE RATESSERVING RICHMOND FOR 25 YEARS

Papers are delivered to your door. No need to insert flyers either! Deliver 2x week, Wednesdays and Fridays, right in your neighbourhood.

Call our circulation department for information.

Call Roya 604-247-3710or email us at [email protected]

Kids and Adults Needed

Route Boundaries Number of Papers

15000102 Catalina Cres, Lancaster Cres, Miller Rd (Burkeville) 99

15000104 Wellington Cres (Burkeville) 54

14500434 8000 Blk No 4 Rd 68

15102996 2000 blk Shell Rd, River Dr 55

15101017 Capella Dr , Capella Pl 85

15101010 Cunningham Dr, Cunningham PL 51

14302277 8000 Blk of Railway Ave 24

14301274 Cormorant Crt, Steveston Hwy 52

14600555 Seagrave Rd, Seaton Crt,Pl, Rd, Seavale Rd 94

14600810 6000-8000 Blk of No 5 Rd 126

14402530 8000 Blk Saunders Rd 84

14301145 Hollymount Dr 63

14301143 Hollymount Dr, Hollymount Gate 59

14401544 10000 Blk of No 4 Rd 60

14402470 Bisset Dr , Bisset Pl 65

14401660 Ainsworth Cres, Moddocks Rd 85

14401611 Dennis Cres, Pl, Wilkinson Rd 110

14401714 9500-10800 Block Shell 64

14303563 Bamberton Crt, Dr, Barkerville Crt, Manning Crt 97

14402442 Gardencity Rd, Pigott Dr, pigott Rd 104

14303522 9000 Blk of No 3 Rd 62

14401535 8000 Blk of Williams Rd 99

14302311 Lucas Rd, Minler Rd, Mirabel Crt 96

DBathroomsDKitchensDCountertop ReplacementDEntrance DoorsDFrench DoorsDSidingDSundecksDLaminate FloorsDEnclosuresDCeramic TileDCustom MouldingsDReplacement WindowsDInterior Painting

WE GUARANTEEno-hassle

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Home ImprovementWarranty

CALL FOR A FREEIN HOME ESTIMATE

604-244-9153Rona Building Centre7111 Elmbridge Way

Richmond, BC

CASALINGA Food Service located at 3847 Kingsway Burnaby, BC, is looking to hire a Executive Chef (Noc.6241), Permanent, F/T, shift, overtime, weekend, $20.00 dollars per hour, ASAP, Completion of Col-lege, 3 years exp. speak English. Specialties: Canadian, Internation-al, Italian, European, Vegetarian, Food Preparation, Specifi c Skills: Plan and direct food preparation and cooking activities, estimate food requirements, estimate food and labour costs, prepare and cook meals and specialty foods including dishes for customers with food al-lergies or intolerance. Please send you resume at [email protected]


134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

SANDWICH ARTISTS Riverport

Entertainment Park

ALL SHIFTS, F/T & P/T No experience necessary.

Uniform and training provided.1 free meal included daily.

SUBWAY Call Liz 604-307-8239

Please No Calls Between 11:30 - 1:30PM

130 HELP WANTED

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

SKILLED Labourer: Must have knowledge of water pump equip-ment and installation of water pump equipment. Must thrive working in a fast paced environment and willing to go the extra mile. Must have ac-cess to a vehicle. Send resume to: [email protected]

130 HELP WANTED

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

DRAGON FOOD Equipment Inc. is looking for a permanent ELECTRIC WELDER urgently in Richmond, $26/hr with WCB, 37.5 hrs/wk. Must be skillful in welding machine and fl ame-cutting equipment operation with min 5 years of welding exp. Must speak Mandarin/Cantonese. Please fax: 604-276-2310 or email:[email protected]

GASMECHANIC

for busy logging company in the Fraser Valley Area. Must have valid BC drivers licence and good work ethic. Ticketed mechanic’s are considered an asset.

Competitive Wages & Benefi ts After 3 mos.

Please fax604-796-0318 or e-mail:

[email protected]

Richmond plant requires Full-Time

SANDBLASTERGraveyard shift 11:30p.m. to 7:00a.m. 4 days per week $19.75 per hour to start plus $1.50 per hour – shift differential.

RUBBER BUILDERShift work – starting rate $22.53/hour. Experience a must.Good Benefi ts–Immediate StartPlease send your resume to [email protected]

or by fax 604-274-1013NO Telephone Calls Please

TEAM Drivers required for regular USA runs. Must have 2 years mountain and highway experience and a clean drivers abstract. Con-tact Yugo at Blueland Transport at 604-777-9720 x105 or email re-sume to [email protected]

TEAM Drivers wanted for regular USA runs. Must have a minimum of 2 years mountain and highway ex-perience. Clean driver’s abstract. contact Ron Hutton at Coastal Pa-cifi c Xpress at 604-575-0983 ext 311 or fax resume to 604-575-0973.

163 VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer TrainingFor Hospice / Palliative Care

starts April 17th Call 604-279-7140

for more information or registration

Richmond Hospice Assn.

PERSONAL SERVICES

ACOUSTIC/CLASSICAL Guitar Lessons. Call 778-862-2727. www.SoloAcousticGuitar.com

173 MIND BODY SPIRIT

Wrinkles?Rosacea?

Acne?Age Spots? Overweight?

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Richmond BC(604) 284-5501

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

AVOID BANKRUPTCYSAVE UP TO 70% OFF YOUR DEBT.

One affordable monthly paymentinterest free. For debt re-

structuring on YOUR terms, not the creditors.

Call 1-866-690-3328 or see web

site: www.4pillars.ca

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad cred-it? Bills? Unemployed? Need Mon-ey? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Accep-tance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420.

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188 LEGAL SERVICES

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since 1989. Confi dential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating

assures EMPLOYMENT &TRAVEL FREEDOM.

Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET1-8-NOW-PARDON(1-866-972-7366)

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242 CONCRETE & PLACING

PLACING & Finishing * Forming* Site Prep, old concrete removal

* Excavation & Reinforcing* Re-Re Specialists

32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

257 DRYWALL

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

260 ELECTRICAL

#1167 $25 service call, 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

CLEAN UP your basement or garage andreplace your unwanted items with cash.

Call today to place your ad.

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269 FENCING

PHIL’S FENCING: Custom blt cedar fences/gates/lattice. Repairs, decks & stairs, 604-591-1173, 351-1163

281 GARDENING

CLEANUP for SPRINGDAerating D Power Raking D Pruning D Lawn Cutting

D Power Washing D Fencing D Organic Fertilizing

604-374-2283Milano Landscapers & Garden Services LtdEasy on the Wallet!!

GARDENING SERVICES 21 yrs exp. Tree topping, pruning, trim-ming, power raking, aeration, clean-up. $15/up. Michael 604-240-2881

LAWN CUT, power raking, aerating, fertilizing, gardening, hedge trim-ming & yard clean-up. Senior dis-count, 25% off. 604-773-0075

PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPE Co. has openings for regular residential lawncutting. (604)720-4749

283A HANDYPERSONS

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS new toilet, sink, bath tub, tiles. Best price, fi nest quality. 778-321-0309

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

ADDITIONS, Renovations & New Construction. Concrete Forming & Framing Specialist. 604.218.3064

HOLISTIC FENG SHUI CONSULTATION.

Interested in making some positive changes in your life?

www.Fengshui2charmedlife.com 604-277-9603

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

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

320 MOVING & STORAGE

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

AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7,10 Ton Trucks

Licenced ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree estimate/Seniors discount

Residential~Commercial~Pianos

604-537-4140

SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

Competitive rates. Wknd Specials. Call Frank: (604) 435-8240

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

AFFORDABLE INT/EXT painting. 30 yrs exp. Refs. Free est. Keith 604-433-2279 or 604-777-1223

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

“ ABOVE THE REST “Int. & Ext., Unbeatable Prices, Professional Crew. Free Est.

Written Guarantee. No Hassle, Quick Work, Insured, WCB.

Call (778)997-9582

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539Running this ad for 8yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299,

2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

338 PLUMBING

10% OFF if you Mention this AD! *Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fi tter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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

$36/HOUR. Local lic’d Plumber.Big & small jobs. Plumbing, heating, plugged drains, call (778)549-2234

Gas Fitter ✭ PlumberFurnace Boilers, Hot Water TanksHot Water Heat, Plumbing Jobs.

Furnace cleaning Excellent price for h-w tanks

604-507-4606 or 604-312-7674

MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM

Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

341 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

AT NORTHWEST ROOFING Re-roofi ng, Repair & New Roof

Specialists. Work Guar. WCB.10% Senior’s. Disc. Jag 778-892-1530

GL ROOFING. Cedar shakes, As-phalt Shingles, Flat roofs, WCB Clean Gutters. $80. 604-240-5362

JASON’S ROOFINGAll kinds of re-roofi ng & repairs.

Free est. Reasonable rates.(604)961-7505, 278-0375

LEAKY ROOF? Call JJ ROOFING

Repairs, New & Re-Roof.Prompt Quality ServiceExcellent References

*Free Estimates *WCB Insured*Member BBB *Seniors DiscountCall Jas @ 604-726-6345

www.jjroofi ng.ca

NAHAL CONSTRUCTIONNew and Re-Roof Specialist

Residential & Commercial. Shakes, Shingles and

Duroid.25 year of experience. Call for your FREE estimate. Jas 778-896-4065Bell 604-339-2765

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

#1 AAA RubbishRemoval

21 Years Serving Rmd.Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

FREE ESTIMATESJoe 604-250-5481

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLOSETSWITH DOLLAR DEALS 604-575-5555

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

- Richmond Review Friday, March 16, 2012

sports

The Richmond Devils will pay tribute to a former coach, and at the same time support the fight against lupus, by hosting a special hockey game April 1.

The Senior A women’s hockey team, coached by Dav Szeto, will face off against the Richmond Ravens Midget AA team, coached by AJ Sander, in the second an-nual charity game in memory of Samantha

Wong. The game will start at 5 p.m. at Mi-noru Arenas—not 6:30 p.m. as previouslyreported.

Wong was a valued member of the Rich-mond Devils Hockey Club’s coaching staff,who lost her battle with lupus on Feb. 6,2011. All funds raised at the game will bedonated to the BC Lupus Society in hermemory. This includes the contribution

Devils will pay tribute to coach on April 1

Jim Kinnear photo\Richmond defenceman Scott Wessa tries to keep Delta’s Cody Larsen to the outside duringPacifi c International Junior Hockey League semifi nal playoff game Tuesday at Ladner Lei-sure Centre. Sockeyes won 6-2 to take a 2-1 series lead. Game 4 goes Thursday at 7:30 p.m.at Minoru Arenas, with Game 5 also in Richmond tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m.

Tunnel series604.290.2650 cell

28 yearsof experience

Please call Randy Larsen at 604.290.2650

1 BEDROOM 746 SQ.FT.IN TIP TOP CONDITION

ASKING $223,800

FANTASTIC 2 BDRM CONDO W/ MANY UPDATES !....

ASKING $282,800

STORNOWAY TOP FLOOR END UNIT, BEST LOCATION!....

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8 BEDROOMS WITH PRIVATE IN-LAW SUITE! 10,482 SQ FT LOT!

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POPULAR STORNOWAY! Adult oriented complex 19+ located on South Arm Park close to shopping & all amenities. Spacious 2nd fl oor corner unit. Recently renovated with newer appliances, updated kitchen & bath, painted cabinets & new counter tops, new electric fi replace, west exposed balcony, well manage complex, healthy contingency fund! Insuite laundry, heat, hot water & utilities included in strata fee, Secured parking & bonus storage locker across the hall. No pets.

STORNOWAY Excellent reputation as a well-managed complex,. Lovely updated unit w/pleasant outlook. Tucked away conveniently on the Southern border of South Arm Park with easy access to the Community Centre, Broadmoor Shopping. Large balcony, extra storage and room for house-sized furniture. 19 plus age required, no pets, no rentals, maintenance includes heat and hot water and.. water & sewer bill! Quiet enjoyment and best of all insuite laundry, fi replace and secure parking & locker. Easy to show! #212 -10240 RYAN ROAD

BEST LOCATION 2 BDRM 1046 SQ.FT. Excellent reputation as a well-managed complex. TOP FLOOR unit looks over South Arm Park. Big and bright end-unit w/extra window in dining room! Easy access to the community centre & Broadmoor shopping. Large balcony, extra storage and room for house-sized furniture. 19 plus age required. No pets, no rentals. Quiet enjoyment and best of all insuite laundry, fi replace and secured parking & locker. Easy to show!

UPDATED 8 BEDROOM 4355 SF 22 year old home on a big lot near McNair High. This is it for those who want many bedrooms! Features include private in-law suite on main, new roof, new fl ooring, freshly painted inside and out, living room w/ vaulted ceilings, formal D/R, new kitchen cabinets w/pantry & counter tops, nook area & huge family room! 2 bdrm IN-LAW SUITE has kitchen + LR that opens to new patio area- IDEAL for ageing independent parents! Skylight above the stairs. Huge master bdrm, 4 more bedrooms & 3 full baths up. Triple garage & parking for truck/RV! Overall well kept. Convenient location near McNair, bus & Ironwood Mall. Hurry for this UNIQUE BIG home on a 10,482 sq ft lot!

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356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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374 TREE SERVICES

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PETS

477 PETS

AMERICAN COCKER Vet ✔, cud-dly, family raised, paper trained. Exc pet! $700. 604-823-4393 Chwk.

CANE CORSO mastiff, shots, de-wormed, tails cropped, vet✓ $1,000. Call 604-826-7634.

CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 604-856-4866

CATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in need of caring homes! All cats are

Spayed, neutered, vaccinated and dewormed. Visit us at

fraservalleyhumanesociety.com or call 1 (604)820-2977

Cocker Spaniels: Proud parents of 8 pups, born Feb 2. 1st shots, dewormed, vet chkd, tails/dews done. Ready Apr 1. Purebred, no papers. $600. 604-888-0832 Eves

ENGLISH BULLDOG PUPPIESMale/Female, shots, micro-chip, vet checked, health guarantee. $2200. Call 604-970-3807.

GOLDEN Retriever puppies, born Jan. 7th, family raised, very well so-cialized, 1st shots & deworming in-cluded. Mission 604-820-4827.

LAB SHEPHERD ROTTI X pup-pies, 5 left. 1st shots, dewormed. $495. Call 604-864-1004.

MUST MOVE - looking for a home for my min Schnauzer “Max” - will pay for food & offer vacation relief. (604)340-1920

NEED A GOOD HOME for a good dog or a good dog for a good home? We adopt dogs! Call 604-856-3647 or www.856-dogs.com

STANDARD SCHNAUZER pups. 17 - 19” / 30 - 35lbs full grown. $500. each. 604-826-5846 Mission.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

533 FERTILIZERS

WEED FREE Mushroom Manure $160/13 yds or Well

Rotted $180/10 yds. Free Delivery Richmond area. 604-856-8877

548 FURNITURE

MATTRESSES staring at $99• Twins • Fulls • Queens • Kings

100’s in stock! www.Direct Liquidation.ca (604)294-2331

551 GARAGE SALES

3226 Richmond St. StevestonSat. March 17, 9am - 2pm

Furniture, H/hold, Gardening, books

GARAGE SALESunday, March 18,

10 - 3:30 p.m.

6800 Lynas Lane

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Save-on-Foods’ Terra Nova store manager Neil Bordeleau and assistant store manager Joel Dela Cruz popped by General Currie Elementary School’s Break-fast Club. Save-on-Foods makes a generous donation of food for the weekly Breakfast Club. As a result of the Breakfast Club, students are more ready and willing to learn, and enjoy interacting with their schoolmates and teachers. Also, the school is fi nding that less students are absent and late for school.

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Kin’s Farm Market presented a cheque of $3,567 to the Canadian Cancer Society, donating the funds raised from their second annual calendar campaign.Jason Sakaki photo

Rob Hart of the Gulf of Georgia Cannery (left), Emily So of Richmond Museum (second from right) and author Ron Hyde (right) presented a copy of The Sock-eye Special to Pat Codling, librarian at Cornerstone Christian Academy. The Gulf of Georgia Cannery, the Richmond Museum and the author partnered to present Richmond’s 57 public and independent school libraries with a copy of The Sock-eye Special to help promote Richmond’s exciting history in our schools.

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