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Martin van den Hemel photoActress Pamela Anderson sized up YVR CEO Craig Richmond during the YVR for Kids gala fundraiser at the Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel. See story, Page 3.

Pamela Anderson helps YVR for KidsRCMP Musical Ride gallops into town Aurora military plane will do fly-by during today’s event

by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter

Don’t be alarmed this evening by the sound of a low-flying four-engine military plane as it makes its way over the Twin Oaks equestrian facility in South Richmond.

The RCMP’s Musical Ride is in town today, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., complete with a team of 32 horses and riders for a one-of-a-kind c h o r e o g r a p h e d show.

To mark the first-ever visit to Richmond, an Au-rora long-range mil-itary patrol plane is scheduled to fly low and slow over Twin Oaks, courtesy the Royal Canadian Air Force. Tickets re-main available at tinyurl.com/MusicalRideRichmond.

While the gates will open at 5:30 p.m., the rain-or-shine pre-show starts at 6:15 p.m., with the musical ride at 7:15 p.m.

There will be plenty of parking available in the field directly to the south of Twin Oaks, and the bleachers will accomodate between 800 and 1,000 people.

Five food trucks will be available on site, and there will be plenty of things for kids to do, including a police dog demonstration, and the Richmond Mounties specialty teams will be there as well, including the helicopter, emergency response team, and marine unit.

Musical Ride is a rich Canadian tradition that dates back 137 years.

Members of Musical Ride are all police officers who have at least two years experience in active police work before volunteering for duty with the team.

The Musical Ride is presented by the Steveston Rotary Club.

Independent Gary Law took out loans to cover his unsuccessful $100,888 campaign

by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

Candidates vying for the hotly contest-ed seat in Richmond Centre put big dol-

lars into the spring election campaign, including an independent who spent over $100,000 in a losing cause, new Elections B.C. data reveals.

Financial reports for the May 14 elec-tion show candidates racked up a total of $294,913 in expenses during the campaign.

The biggest spender was winner Teresa Wat. The rookie politician who ran for the Liberals and was subsequently awarded a post in Premier Christy Clark’s cabinet, spent $135,390.

But close behind Wat was Gary Law, an

independent who spent $100,888 on the campaign trail—believed to be the most spent by an independent seeking a pro-vincial seat in Richmond.

Law was hoping to win the Liberal nomination before the party handed it to Wat, a Burnaby resident. A frustrated Law went ahead anyway, putting his name on the ballot as an independent.

Winning just 1,604 votes—finishing fourth—Law spent the equivalent of $63 per vote.

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Vancouver Airport Authority CEO Craig Richmond’s comedic stylings and master of ceremonies Steve Darling’s sense of humour had guests laughing, and River Rock’s Howard Blank’s auction-eering prowess that kept them giving.

But it was actress Pamela Ander-son’s appearance that had people buzzing at the YVR for Kids gala for Canuck Place children’s hos-pice last Thursday.

Some 144 golfers enjoyed an afternoon of golf at Quilchena Golf and Country Club, and they gathered at the Sheraton Vancou-

ver Airport Hotel for a fun eve-ning where guests bid on dozens of silent auction merchandise, and those with deeper pockets shelled out thousands for live-auction items.

Anderson, a native of Ladysmith, B.C., posed for pictures with guests, with proceeds going to the children’s charity.

“I’ve done a lot of charity work all over the world, and I always was looking for something to do at home, and for kids, especially since I’ve had kids. I use the Air-port Butler service at YVR and they’ve always been good to me, and (Cheryl Hendrickson) asked me ‘Would you consider com-ing to our event, it supports Ca-nuck Place,’” Anderson told The Richmond Review at the event. “I think it’s the hardest thing anyone could face, is to have a child...pass away before you. They need all the support they can get.”

Wayne Duzita, who co-founded the fundraiser with Brian Flagel,

said the event raised $250,000.Much of the giving came when

Blank took the stage.“It’s a great opportunity to be

able to give back,” said Blank, who doesn’t have any formal auction training but has done dozens of charity auctions over the years.

While Canuck Place is the main beneficiary, other local good causes have received donations, including Richmond Girl Guides, James Gilmore Elementary School summer camp, Richmond fire-fighter charities, Spinoza Bear Foundation, Summit of Hope, CHIMO, D.A.R.E., Make a Wish Foundation, Volunteer Richmond Information Services, Skate with Santa, Richmond Christmas Fund, Special Olympics Richmond, Kick for a Care - Michael Cuccione Foundation and more.

Martin van den Hemel photosYVR for Kids co-founders Brian Flagel and Wayne Duzita pose with actress Pamela Anderson and YVR for Kids chair Cheryl Hendrickson.

Virgin Atlantic’s Donna Sawyer congratulates YVR senior vice president Tony Gugliotta, who was the top bidder on one live auction item, and then won a prize, only to donate it back and have it auctioned off to the highest bidder, generating hundreds of dollars.

Richmond Centre•Teresa Wat, Liberal: $135,390 ($14/vote)•Frank Huang, NDP: $43,326 ($10/vote)•Michael Wolfe, Green: $0 •Gary Law, Ind.: $100,888 ($63/vote)•Lawrence Chen, Conservative: $4,470 ($5/vote)•Richard Lee, Ind.: $9,808 ($13/vote)•Chanel Donovan, Unparty: $1,031 ($13/vote)

Richmond East•Linda Reid, Liberal: $108,918 ($9/vote)•Gian Sihota, NDP: $15,829 ($3/vote)•Nathaniel Lim, Conservative: $4,077 ($2/vote)•Doug Perry, Green: $389 (less than $1/vote)•Lloyd Chen, Ind.: $0 •Ping Chan, Excalibur: $2,417 ($14/vote)•Cliff Wei, Ind.: $250 ($2/vote)

Richmond-Steveston•John Yap, Liberal: $155,450 ($13/vote)•Scott Stewart, NDP: $18,645 ($3/vote)•Carol Day, Conservative: $8,396 ($3/vote)•Jerome Dickey, Green: $3,559 ($2/vote)•Mike Donovan, Unparty: $1,031 ($6/vote)

*ranked in order of finish

From Page 1Wat, conversely, spent just $14 per vote—

and most of that cash came from her party.“I find that level of expenditure by an in-

dependent absolutely astonishing,” said Norman Ruff, a University of Victoria politi-cal scientist. “Perhaps this is a case of ‘hell has no fury like a scorned would-be party nominee.’”

Ruff noted Law’s spending is one-third greater than the highest profile indepen-dent, Vicki Huntington, who won her Delta South seat after a $70,459 campaign.

Law was fortunate to net donations from some individuals, but the bulk of the money, $74,000, came in the form of a loan. His Elec-tion Financing Report, filed Aug. 12, lists the entire loan as outstanding. Law didn’t return a call by press time.

Meanwhile Wat is earning an annual salary of $101,859, and an additional $50,929.50 for her role as Minister for International Trade and Minister Responsible for the Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism.

Elections B.C. requires candidates to de-clare all expenses in a campaign, every-thing from signs and advertising to office staff and social functions. The deadline to file was Aug. 12.

Wat finished with 49.9 per cent of the vote in Richmond Centre. Behind her was Frank Huang of the NDP, who received 23.3 per cent support. Huang spent $43,326, more than Richmond’s two other NDP candidates combined.

Richmond Centre Green candidate Mi-chael Wolfe, who finished third in the elec-tion, received a $500 donation, but ended up spending nothing.

The biggest spender in all three Richmond ridings was Liberal John Yap in Richmond-Steveston. The politician spent $155,450 and easily won his third term, but he was considered vulnerable after the ethnic-out-reach scandal ahead of the election.

Yap resigned as multiculturalism minister after a plan came to light to use government staff time to organize events in ethnic com-munities and collect names for use in the election campaign. Yap—who spent 42 per cent more than he did in the 2009 election—finished with 51.7 per cent of the vote.

In Richmond East, Linda Reid spent the most. The longtime Liberal’s $108,918 total, which included $2,000 donations from Far-rell Estates and Oris Developments, was un-matched by rivals, including NDP challenger Gian Sihota, who spent just $15,829.

What candidates spent on votes

$250,000 raised at YVR for Kids

River Rock Casino Resorts’s Howard Blank added humour to his auctioneer-ing skills to raise thousands of dollars for YVR for Kids children’s hospice.

‘Hell has no fury like a scorned would-be party nominee’

file photoGary Law spent $100,888 on the campaign trail—believed to be the most spent by an independent seeking a provincial seat in Richmond.

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Notice of Public HearingTuesday, September 3, 2013 – 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall

1. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9028 (RZ 13-631467)

Location/s: 6433 Dyke Road

Applicant/s: J.W.W. Leung, Architect

Purpose: To create the “Heritage Two-Unit Dwelling (ZD4) – London Landing (Steveston)” and to rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (ZS6) – London Landing (Steveston)” to “Heritage Two-Unit Dwelling (ZD4) – London Landing (Steveston)”, to permit development of a heritage-style duplex dwelling.

City Contact: Barry Konkin, 604.276.4138 Planning and Development Department

BYLAW 9028

2. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9030 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9043 (RZ 12-619503)

Location/s: 9080 No. 3 Road

Applicant/s: Sandhill Homes Ltd.

Purpose of Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9030:

To redesignate the subject property from “Community Institutional” to “Neighbourhood Residential” in Attachment 1 to Schedule 1 of Official Community Plan Bylaw 9000.

Purpose of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9043:

To rezone the subject property from “Assembly (ASY)” to “Medium Density Townhouses (RTM2)”, to permit the development of twelve (12) townhouse units with vehicle access from 9100 No. 3 Road.

City Contact: Edwin Lee, 604.276.4121 Planning and Development Department

BYLAWS 9030 AND 9043

3. OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAWS 7100 AND 9000, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9041 AND RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9042 (RZ 11-566630)

Location/s: 2671, 2711, 2811, 2831, 2851, 2911, 2931, 2951, 2971 and 2991 No. 3 Road

Applicant/s: Dava Developments Ltd.

Purpose of Official Community Plan Bylaws 7100 and 9000, Amendment Bylaw 9041:

To amend OCP, Schedule 1, by redesignating the block bounded by River Road, No. 3 Road, Bridgeport Road, and the rear lane, including the subject site, from “Park” to “Commercial”.

To amend OCP Schedule 2.10 (City Centre), by redesignating the block bounded by River Road, No. 3 Road, Bridgeport Road, and the rear lane, including the subject site, from “Park” to “Urban Centre T5 (45 m)”; to insert Douglas Street between No. 3 Road to River Road; and to amend the area designated for park purposes within the Bridgeport Village area; together with related minor map and text amendments.

Purpose of Richmond Zoning Bylaw 8500, Amendment Bylaw 9042:

To rezone the subject property from “Light Industrial (IL)” to “Auto-Oriented Commercial (CA)” and make a minor amendment to the “CA” zone to permit the subdivision of the site into two (2) lots, establishment of a new road, Douglas Street, and construction of two (2) commercial two-storey buildings totalling approximately 2,360 m2 (25,400 ft2).

City Contact: Sara Badyal, 604.276.4282 Planning and Development Department

BYLAWS 9041 AND 9042

4. RICHMOND ZONING BYLAW 8500, AMENDMENT BYLAW 9045 (RZ 13-634617)

Location/s: 10591 No. 1 Road

Applicant/s: Rocky Sethi

Proposed: To amend “Coach Houses (RCH1)” to: include a provision for a balcony of a coach house to project 0.6 m into the rear yard to enable facade articulation and visual interest; clarify the maximum height to the top of the roof of the 1st storey of a coach house facing the single detached housing building; and, rezone the subject property from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Coach Houses (RCH1)”, to permit the property to be subdivided to create two (2) lots, each with a principal single detached dwelling and a coach house above a detached garage, with vehicle access to/from the existing rear lane.

City Contact: Cynthia Lussier, 604.276.4108 Planning and Development Department

BYLAW 9045

How to obtain further information:

• By Phone: If you have questions or concerns, please call the CITY CONTACT shown above.

• On the City Website: Public Hearing Agendas, including staff reports and the proposed bylaws,

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the City of Richmond will hold a Public Hearing as noted above, on the following items:

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are available on the City Website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/agendas/hearings/2013.htm

• At City Hall: Copies of the proposed bylaw, supporting staff and Committee reports and other background material, are also available for inspection at the Planning & Development Department at City Hall, between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing August 23, 2013 and ending September 3, 2013, or upon the conclusion of the hearing.

• By Fax or Mail: Staff reports and the proposed bylaws may also be obtained by FAX or by standard mail, by calling 604.276.4007 between the hours of 8:15 am and 5 pm, Monday through

Friday, except statutory holidays, commencing August 23, 2013 and ending September 3, 2013.

Participating in the Public Hearing process:

• The Public Hearing is open to all members of the public. If you believe that you are affected by the proposed bylaw, you may make a presentation or submit written comments at the Public Hearing. If you are unable to attend, you may send your written comments to the City Clerk’s Office by 4 pm on the date of the Public Hearing as follows:

• By E-mail: using the on-line form at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm

• By Standard Mail: 6911 No. 3 Road, Richmond, BC, V6Y 2C1, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office

• By Fax: 604.278.5139, Attention: Director, City Clerk’s Office

• Public Hearing Rules: For information on public hearing rules and procedures, please consult the City website at http://www.richmond.ca/cityhall/council/hearings/about.htm or call the City Clerk’s Office at 604.276.4007.

• All submissions will form part of the record of the hearing. Once the Public Hearing has concluded, no further information or submissions can be considered by Council. It should be noted that the rezoned property may be used for any or all of the uses permitted in the “new” zone.

David Weber Director, City Clerk’s Office


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Notice of Public HearingTuesday, September 3, 2013 – 7 p.m.

Council Chambers, Richmond City Hall

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• Seahurst Subdivision • 9000 Block Ferndale Road• 4000 Block Garden City • 7000 Block Garden City Road• 3000 Block Viking Way • 10000 and 11000 Block Blundell Road• Southdale Road • Parking lot for Richmond Fire Hall No. 6• 6000 Block Blundell Road (Shellmont) located at 9400 No. 4 Road• Cityhall Frontage - No. 3 Road • 6000 and 7000 Block South Dike south bound lanes (Cook Road Road to Granville Avenue)

Work hours will be 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekends.

Traffic will be reduced to single-lane and there may be temporary lane closures. Delays may occur. The use of an alternate route is strongly encouraged.

This work is weather dependent and dates are subject to change without notice.

Questions may be directed to Wasim Memon, Supervisor, Engineering Inspections, at 604-276-4189, or visit the City’s paving program webpage at www.richmond.ca (City Services > Roads, Dykes, Water & Sewers > Construction Projects > 2013 Paving).

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Richmond still boasts highest vacancy rate in region, but developers making plans for more


Richmond’s sky-high office va-cancy rate has fallen to a five-year low but remains the highest in the region, according to a new report from Avison Young.

The real estate firm’s Mid-Year 2013 Metro Vancouver Office Mar-ket Report pegs the vacancy rate at 17.3 per cent—4.5 per cent less than one year ago—demonstrat-ing the local market’s continued slow recovery.

“Continued tightening of the Richmond vacancy rate remains a good news story for the market, which has seen a slow but steady rebound since 2010,” said Darrell Hurst, Avison Young principal, in a news release.

Surrey’s vacancy rate is close behind, at 16.7 per cent. The low-est rate belongs to downtown Vancouver, at 4.6 per cent, while Metro Vancouver’s average stood at 4.6 per cent after the first six months of 2013.

In its semi-annual survey, Avi-son Young noted vacancy in the Richmond market is at its lowest point since 2008 after peaking at 24.6 per cent.

Numerous concepts and pro-posals exist for new office space in Richmond, but developers are proceeding with caution.

Vancouver Airport Authority has plans to build an 800,000-square-foot business park, along with a 250-room hotel, within two tran-sit stops of the airport terminal. Original plans called for construc-tion to begin in 2012, but shovels have yet to hit the ground.

Near the Oak Street Bridge, Am-par Ventures has plans for a multi-phase development near the Oak Street Bridge that will include a 12-storey office tower and two hotels. The $100-million project is called the Ampri International Gateway Centre.

Other projects in the proposal stage that would bring new office space include a $150-million de-

velopment at Sea Island Way and No. 3 Road called Global Education City. That project includes a nine-storey office and campus building, a 15-storey dormitory building for foreign students and a six-level parkade and amenity building.

Across the street is a proposal for “Richmond’s next epicentre of business,” dubbed the Internation-al Trade Centre. The proposal calls for a hotel and office development with three high-rise towers.

Also nearby is Duck Island, cur-rent home of the Richmond Night Market, where Jingon International Development Group is proposing a massive phased development boast-ing up to four million square feet of floor space. Office space is among the planned uses, which also include room for retail, entertainment, ho-tels, a conference centre and parks.

Matthew Hoekstra photoSigns have gone up around 8451 Bridgeport Rd., the site of the proposed International Trade Centre, which includes hotel and office space.

Local office market shows ‘slow but steady’ rebound


Compass change doesn’t make sense

Editor:At present, bus riders have two ways to pay

on a Translink bus: cash, or Faresaver (a paper card with mag stripe). The bus driver issues a similar card when a cash fare is paid, and both cards record the starting time and zone, via printing and a mag recoding.

When boarding a subsequent bus, the card is read magnetically for each boarding.

When using the card to travel on Sky Train or Canada Line, and adding more zones, the card is read by the station ticket machine and a new one replaces it (this is often used by seniors whose Faresavers are single zone only).

Since there will be a one-trip version of Compass for passengers that pay by cash at a station, and assuming that fare machines will be upgraded, not replaced, why on earth can’t the station fare machines accept a bus card and issue a one-trip Compass Card, or perform an add fare operation if that’s needed? Why would this change cost an extra $8 million? It does not make much sense.

Roger NathanRichmond

Wrong man for the jobEditor:

I feel quite concerned after reading B.C. Views by Tom Fletcher regarding proposed liquor reforms. The B.C. Governments choice to lead

this review, former discraced liberal cabinet minister John Yap. the decsions he makes will help decide future policy changes, affecting the public.

Yap’s less than honorable approach as demonstrated in the pre-election ethnic vote scandal would, I believe, impair his ability to do the publics business. He resigned citing. it was parliamentary tradition to step down while his ministry was under investigation. He assured the public that he and the B.C. Liberals would be exonerated. Just the opposite occurred. He was found to be personally linked to emails from his staff engaged in the ethnic vote scandal. He sat out off cabinet awaiting the last election.

The electorate in Richmond-Steveston re-turned him and the Liberals to power. That says more about them than John Yap actually.

Don’t get me wrong here, I am not trying to re-fight the last election. I am just pointing out a real concern about the ability of the liberal government to conduct this important job with a man leading this review who has in my view a huge credibility problem.

David L. MerkeRichmond

Make an effort to learn the language Editor:

Time out Canada. What’s wrong with our country? Politicians who spend most of their time with heads in the sand.

We have this constant stream of racism cries over treatment, values, language and sig-nage. Our families were born here and Eng-

lish is our first language. In our family it’s not the only one. When you choose to immigrate to a foreign country, you have an obligation to learn the country’s language, and not just ‘hello, good-bye and how much.’

The McDonalds case is not the only disgust-ing example but the one I’ll address in this letter. The only people that are entitled to an apology are the staff members at the store. The fact that the customer got a drink in the first place, regardless if it was correct or not, clearly shows that the staff member made an effort. As Spock would say: “If you cannot communicate, go to where you can.” Clearly this was the case. The suggestion that they should hire a Mandarin interpreter is as ab-surd as the original complaint. If McDonalds succumbed to that request it would certainly result in higher product prices to cover increased costs. Translation: we would be subsidizing the person’s inability to speak the language of our country. In retail Richmond, serving staff for the most part, are fluent in English, some more so than others. In some retail centres in Richmond, English is some-what limited, if not absent. I hate to think of the reaction if one were to advocate English interpreters in those establishments. To continue this type of language isolation and cultural un-assimilation only serves to widen the gap between two cultures that should be exercising the same effort to come closer. Remember, a language is learned by desire and repetition, not by unwanted osmosis.

More effort is required by the non-English speaking element in order to prevent an un-necessary but inevitable backlash.

Robert W. RandallRichmond

Failed NDP lead-ership candidate Dana Larsen and

his group Sensible BC are set to kick off their campaign next month to force a referendum on marijuana policy.

Much like the ultimately successful Fight HST peti-tion in 2010, Larsen hopes to use the Recall and Initia-tive Act to force an end to what he sees as archaic and draconian drug laws.

Specifically, Larsen and his group want to prohibit the use of police resources in B.C. to enforce drugs laws aimed at the posses-sion and use of marijuana.

Larsen will need to get more than 10 per cent of registered voters in each of B.C.’s 85 electoral districts to sign the petition in order to force a province-wide referendum on the issue. He’ll have 90 days to do it, beginning next month.

Larsen is no doubt em-boldened by the success of the Fight HST campaign, not to mention the recent move by Washington State to le-galize recreational marijuana use there.

And much like the Fight HST campaign led by former political pariah Bill Vander Zalm, the electorate will have to look past the Larsen’s personal shortcom-ings and focus on the issue at hand.

Of course it’s no secret that

Larsen loves to smoke his pot.

He was a founding mem-ber of the Marijuana Party of Canada, former editor of Cannabis Culture maga-zine and published a Harry Potter parody titled, Hairy Pothead and the Marijuana Stone. He was turfed as an NDP candidate in the 2008 federal election after video

footage surfaced of him tak-ing LSD.

But while Larsen’s back-ground might smell skunky to many, it is important to separate the message from the messenger.

And the message is clear: Marijuana prohibition does vastly more harm than good.

It’s a message that is increasingly finding an audi-

ence.An Ipsos poll conducted

last year found that 66 per cent of Canadians support the decriminaliza-tion of marijuana in small amounts. Twenty-five years ago, that number was just 39 per cent.

It’s an encouraging trend.Marijuana prohibition

funds organized crime,

wastes taxpayer dollars, wastes police resources, and makes the drug easier for young people to obtain.

Larsen should be com-mended for going after an issue that most pro-vincial politicians are too afraid to touch. His mes-sage is one that deserves to be heard.

—South Delta Leader

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Why would the police seek to ticket for simple marijuana possession by adults? We waste millions on an herb that has more health bene� ts than morphine and de� nitely causes less harm to body and environment than tobacco!

I don’t toke, but I’m taking a stand this fall by volunteering for www.Sensiblebc.com’s attempt to get a sensible cannabis act into B.C. law, to legally recognize the bene� ts of medicinal bene� ts, even to those with doctors who have a bias against marijuana.

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Quilters create crafts for complex care residents ahead of move


The Textile Arts Guild of Richmond has been working hard for the residents of Lions Manor. The Richmond Arts Centre group has

made over 100 quilts for residents who are preparing to move to a new facility.

The guild unveiled the quilts at an event last week.

Members set out to create the quilts

last fall to help 93 residents transition to their new sur-roundings at a newly renovated building on Bridgeport Road, pre-viously the Executive Inn Express Hotel.

By early this year, quilters had crafted approximately 50 bedcovers.

They were able to continue with a city grant that funded more supplies, includ-ing fabric, backing, batting and thread.

More quilters got involved and the guild had met its 100-quilt challenge by June.

In its 37-year history, members have created and donated quilts, bags and other cre-ations to various local organizations.

Vancouver Coastal Health is spending $6.7-million to trans-form the hotel, at 9020 Bridgeport Rd., into a complex care facility.

It’s scheduled for completion this fall.

Richmond Lions Manor was built in 1972, and according to health officials, no longer meets the needs of its residents.


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Dr. Varinder Dabri grew up in a small village in India surrounded by all sorts of animals from cattle to goats and even elephants.

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“It’s amazing working with animals,” Dabri said from his completely renovated state-of-the-art of� ce near the Shoppers Drug Mart. The hospital recently relocated from their former location in the mall closer to No. 2 Road and Blundell.

“Animals always fascinate me…you can help those who never speak.”

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Katsura Sunshine will share 400-year-old tradition on Friday


Katsura Sunshine is a one-of-a-kind Canadian standup comic. Certainly

in name, but Sunshine also de-livers his material sitting down.

Sunshine is a traditional Japanese Rakugo storyteller who will begin sharing the 400-year-old tradition of Japanese comedy to North American audiences next week in a 20-city, 30-date tour. His first Canadian date is Friday, Aug. 30 in Richmond.

Born Greg Robic in Toronto, the trained actor and playwright went to study in Japan years ago and has since become the only non-Japanese Rakugo profes-sional among 700 comedians practis-ing the ancient art.

Kneeling on a cushion and dressed in a kimono—holding only a simple fan and hand towel for props—performances feature original material followed by a traditional story. Telling that story is akin to the-atre on a budget—stories are told through dialogue between characters distinguished by the sto-ryteller’s simple turn of the head.

Rakugo storytellers undergo a strict chore-laden apprenticeship, which lasted three years for Sun-shine under Katsura Bunshi.

“You get up early, go to the mas-ter’s house, clean and do laundry. Carry his bags. Do other menial tasks. When he has a performance you multitask, arranging the dressing room, folding kimonos, managing the sound and lighting for the theatre,” said Sunshine from Japan, where he performs frequently in Japanese at his own tiny Rakugo theatre.

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From Page 9Apprentices can’t go home until the master says

go home. And then you go straight home: no drink-ing, smoking, dating or funny business. The master, however, pays for his apprentice’s rent and living expenses.

“There is a saying in Japanese, gei wo nusumu, which means steal the art. The apprenticeship is spent not so much being taught by the master as being with the master—watching him and learning what you can glean through observation and imita-tion, which is actually a heck of a lot.”

Sunshine made his professional debut in 2009 in Singapore. It was nerve-wracking, as he was the first performer at his master’s show, but it gave him the distinction of being the first Rakugo storyteller to have a professional debut outside Japan.

“The performance itself went really well, and my master was pleased that his story went over well in English. Perhaps the kernels of my current tour of North America were conceived at that first show.”

The comedian, known for his bleached-blond hair and Maple Leaf-emblazoned kimono, completed his apprenticeship last November and describes himself as “Canada’s very own and Japan’s adopted son.”

So forget Jay Leno, Chris Rock and Bob Saget, the magnet that pulled Sunshine into this brand of comedy was tradition. The art form allows him to deliver his own materiel—just as as standup comedians do—while also acting out a story that a Rakugo master has taught him and given permis-sion to perform.

“The art form is really all-encompassing. I am free to be my own original comedian on the one hand, and on the other I get to stand on the shoulders of comic giants of the past,” he said.

Unlike many standup comedians whose act may be coarse and offensive, Rakugo is clean and in-nocent.

“It’s hilarious without being in the least alienat-ing,” said Sunshine. “In order to tell a story, the sto-ryteller needs the audience 100 per cent on board. The purpose of the comedy in the first half of the show is to get the audience to get to know and like the storyteller. A Rakugo storyteller absolutely cannot afford to divide the audience, so coarse language, controversial material, talking down to the audience, all of this is completely antithetical to the nature of Rakugo.”

And staying clean can be funny, he insisted. A lot of Sunshine’s comedy is about the Japanese language and cultural differences, and the reaction in Japan has been positive.

“What I am most happy about is that in Japan my presence on the Rakugo scene is starting to be taken for granted—a much better and more desirable situation than being the ‘special foreigner’ who studied our art form,” he said. “Certainly in the Rakugo world I am just treated as any other storyteller.”


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Grand Prix of Art returns to Steveston on Sept. 21

Registration is open for Steveston’s Grand Prix of Art.

Presented by Phoenix Art Workshop, Richmond’s fourth annual plein air competition takes place Sept. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Artists are assigned a unique painting location in Steveston and given three hours to complete their masterpiece. Their work will be displayed at Britannia Shipyards and adjudicated with more than $3,000 in cash and prizes to be awarded.

Art lovers are encouraged to come to observe the artists working on location, enjoy the festive atmosphere and cast their vote for the Viewers’ Choice Award.

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Talks between the province and CUPE education workers are set to resume next week, the day after classes start for the 2013/14 school year.

Bargaining broke down on Aug. 9, but are now set to re-sume after nearly a month-long hiatus on Sept. 4.

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“For the first time, we have rea-son to believe that there has been work done by government and employers to develop a bargain-ing position that warrants our return to the negotiating table,” said Colin Pawson, chair of the CUPE BC K-12 presidents’ council.

Richmond Board of Education chair Donna Sargent said she’s glad the two sides are sched-uled to meet again.

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“CUPE education workers keep B.C. schools clean, safe and in-clusive,” said Pawson.

According to a press release, it has been more than four years since the education assistants, clerical staff, trades, custodians, bus drivers and other workers have received a wage increase.

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Trudy Morse photoRichmond’s Abreast in a Boat team was among 60 groups registered in the fourth annual Steveston Dragon Boat Festival, held Saturday at Britannia Shipyards and Imperial Landing. Both the Richmond and Ladner teams of breast cancer survivors are accepting new paddlers. Contact Bunny Rosse at [email protected] for more information.

Trudy Morse photoDragon boats race on the South Arm Saturday morning at the fourth annual Ste-veston Dragon Boat Festival. A total of 60 teams registered for the event, which drew hundreds of spectators and 1,600 paddlers. Teams participated in 250- and 500-metre races between Britannia Shipyards and Imperial Landing.

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■ On Monday, September 9, 2013, petition sheets for the initiative to amend the Police Act will be issued to the proponent, Dana Larsen.

■ The proponent has 90 days to collect signatures from at least 10% of the registered voters in each of the province’s 85 electoral districts. The petition must be returned to the Chief Electoral Officer by Monday, December 9, 2013.

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■ A person may sign the initiative petition only once.

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Matthew Hoekstra photoVancouver Canucks players, including defenceman Kevin Bieksa, worked on their skating in Richmond Friday under the guidance of Derek Popke.

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For young hockey-starved fans, it was like Christmas in August. They excitedly bounced around outside a Richmond Ice Centre rink Friday, occasionally calling out “Bieksa!” when the star NHL player skated past.

The Vancouver Canucks de-fenceman � ashed them a few smiles, � icking pucks in their direction before getting down to business.

Joining him on the ice for a conditioning session with skat-ing coach Derek Popke were Ja-son Garrison, Chris Higgins and Dale Weise.

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The airport and the union have a “maintenance of activities” agreement. This should ensure employees in essen-tial roles will continue to work alongside management.

Shi-Art closed for two daysby Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter

An active cockroach infesta-tion and unsanitary conditions forced a health official to shut down the Shi-Art Chinese Cui-sine restaurant at 1302-6551 No. 3 Rd. last week.

During a routine inspection on Tuesday, Aug. 20—the second routine inspection of 2013—a Vancouver Coastal Health Au-thority inspector observed an active pest infestation of live cockroaches in several spots, including underneath the wok table, under the hand washing sink, on dry storage shelving, at the dishwashing area, along a preparation table and under a shelf in the kitchen.

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Substantial grease and grime accumulation was found in a ventilation exhaust, on shelv-ing about a sink, at the kitchen preparation tables, fish tank, tea bar and rear dry storage shelv-ing.

The restaurant’s primary op-erator, Doug Guan, was also in-structed to have all fresh deliv-ery of vegetables immediately be stored in the walk-in cooler following receipt.

Last February, Shi-Art was also the subject of a routine inspec-tion that noted some issues.

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Meanwhile, Hollywood Steak House, 110-8080 Leslie Rd., was permitted to reopen on Aug. 21, two weeks after it was closed due to “unsanitary conditions and a pest infestation.”

Another eatery, Kalok Seafood Restaurant, 1008-8300 Capstan Way, has been closed since Aug. 1 and its re-opening is pending.

Only three restaurants had been closed by the health de-partment during the first seven months of the year.

But in the course of three weeks in August, three have been closed for pest infesta-tions. A fourth was closed be-cause of a lack of hot water, according to the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority web-site.

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Employer-supported volunteering isn’t a trend – it’s a movement. It’s a cultural shift happening right before

our eyes, now that the benefits are so clear.

According to a recent Statistics Canada study, in 2010, 54% of volunteers in British Columbia received formal support from their employer, whether through paid time off, more flexible work hours, or a reduced workload. In our province alone, that’s nearly a million people who are being encouraged by their employer to give back to the community.

The question, of course, is why. Why are companies – not just in BC or Canada, but throughout the world – implementing formal policies around employee volunteering? Sure, it’s great for the community, but, as it turns out, it’s also great for business.

The same Statistics Canada study, along with countless others, cites increased employee morale and productivity as two of the major benefits experienced by companies with employee volunteer programs. The boost in productivity is tied directly to the skills employees learn while volunteering.

What it really comes down to, however, is workforce engagement, defined by Dale Carnegie Training, a corporate leadership firm, as the emotional and functional commitment an employee has to his or her organization. According to Dale Carnegie, companies with high levels of employee engagement outperform their competitors by a staggering 202%. Is it any wonder,

then, that businesses are turning to volunteerism – one of the leading drivers of employee engagement – to help bolster their bottom line?

If employer-supported volunteering pays dividends internally, it can do even more for a company’s public image. Two thirds of consumers are more likely to purchase products or services from a business that is actively involved in the community. The key word here is “actively.” It’s not enough for a company to say that it’s community minded – it has to go out and show it. And there’s no better way to do that than by volunteering.

In the fall of 2011, the Richmond Chamber of Commerce partnered with Volunteer Richmond Information Services and Ashton Service Group to launch the Richmond Caring Companies program. Through a series of workshops and one-on-one consultations, Caring Companies teaches local businesses how to build an employer-supported volunteer program from the ground up.

The goal is to create a “win-win-win” scenario: a sustainable volunteer program that offers a meaningful experience for employees, while providing

significant benefits to both the company and the community.

Scott Russell, of Sutton Group – Seafair Realty, participated in the Caring Companies program last year, and called the sessions “very valuable, as they provided structure and clarity to our charitable works.”

Other businesses that have completed the program include Scotiabank, The Richmond Review, Back in Motion, and Innovation Networks, just to name a few.

It isn’t all workshops and consultations, mind you. Each June, Caring Companies alumni put theory into practice at the Day of Caring, during which they volunteer their time to complete a service project. This year’s Day of Caring was held at The Sharing Farm, which provides fresh produce to the Richmond Food Bank and other charitable organizations. Nearly 100 Caring Companies volunteers took to the fields to sift soil, pull weeds, and prepare planting beds. The event even made the front page of The Richmond Review!

A brand new Richmond Caring Companies campus is set to begin on September 26, and it’s not too late to get involved. Regardless of the size or type of your business, we’re confident that you’ll find value in the program, because there’s immeasurable value in giving back to your community.

For information on how to apply, give us a call at 604-278-2822 or e-mail [email protected]. You can also visit Volunteer Richmond’s website, www.volunteerrichmond.ca, for additional program details.

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What’s in a name? When it comes to your business, a lot. From a purely

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What is a name approval request?

A name approval request is a submission of your proposed business name for the BC names examiner to evaluate. The registry offi ce will compare the name you request against existing names on the BC Corporate Register.

This means that no two corporations can have a name so similar as to be confusing or misleading to the public. However, the

register does not protect the names of other businesses (i.e. sole proprietorships or partnerships); this protection often prompts entrepreneurs to incorporate.

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Choosing a nameWith your name

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a descriptive as well as distinctive element. Basically, the reviewer needs to get a sense of the nature of your business, just by looking at the name (descriptive) but also differentiate you from other businesses practicing in the same industry (distinctive).

For example: Courier Company Ltd. would be rejected by the registry because it is not distinctive. Adding a unique word, place name or name can make a generic name distinctive; Wheelies Courier Company Ltd. would be accepted (provided it is not too similar to an existing name).

A name will be deemed too similar if it is pronounced similarly or spelled similarly to an existing corporate name. i.e. There Travel Agency Inc. and Their Travels Ltd.

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Typing your chosen name into a search engine won’t work here – you need to search through the registry. This is something the Chamber offi ce can help with. We help with drop-in name approval requests from 8:30am – 4:15pm Monday to Friday and can help give you the best chance of success.

Submission costs $45 (incl GST) and can be paid in cash, debit or credit. Generally, results are processed in 3-5 business days.

Once your name is approved, you have fi fty-six calendar days to register the business. If you do not register within that time, you will need to re-submit.

For more information about name approval requests, please call the chamber offi ce at 604-278-2822.

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3720 Broadway Street (at 2nd Ave.) Please join us at 10am Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013

for Worship Service and Sunday School604-277-0508 • www.stevestonunitedchurch.ca

A caring and friendly village church

REFORMED CHURCH (RCA)Fujian Evangelical Church

welcomes you toSunday Worship Services

• English Services: 9:00 & 10:30 a.m. • Mandarin Service: 9:00 a.m. • Minnanese Service: 10:30 a.m.

12200 Blundell Road, Richmond, B.C., V6W 1B3Phone 604-273-2757 • www.fujianevangelical.org

CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCHwww.cccc-richmondbc.com

COME AND JOIN USIN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION!

Worship Service 12:20 p.m.Sunday School 2:00 p.m.

8151 Bennett Road, Richmond tel: 604-271-6491

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH

ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADASt. Alban

an Anglican parish in the heart of RichmondServices at 8:30 and 10:00 am

Sunday School 10:00 amThe Reverend Margaret Cornish

7260 St. Albans Road, Richmond 604-278-2770 • www.stalbansrichmond.org

CHRISTIAN REFORMED

To Advertise in theCommunity Worship page

Call Geetu at 604-575-5304 or Armin at 604-575-5303

GILMORE PARK UNITED CHURCH8060 No. 1 Road (corner of No. 1 & Blundell)604.277.5377 www.gilmoreparkunited.org

Rev. Maggie Watts-Hammond, Min. of Word, Sacrament & Pastoral CareRev. Yoko Kihara – Min. of Christian Development & OutreachWorship and Children’s Program Sundays 10:30 am

For more information, please check our website or call the offi ceEveryone is welcome!

offi [email protected]

St. Anne’s - Steveston Anglican Church4071 Francis Road, Richmond, BC

The Rev. Brian Vickers, Rector • 604-277-9626Sunday 8:30 a.m. - Contemplative Eucharist

10:00 a.m. Family Eucharist with Church SchoolWednesday 10:00am. Eucharist, 11:00am Bible Study, 7pm Eucharist

• www.stannessteveston.ca

BAPTIST

8140 Saunders Road, Richmond, BC604-277-8012 www.bbchurch.ca

Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sonshine Adventures for Kids

Broadmoor Baptist ChurchA safe place to connect with God and fellow

travellers on your spiritual journey

Richmond United Church8711 Cambie Rd. (near Garden City Rd.) 604-278-5622

Come for 10am Sunday Worship and Children’s Sunday School and after-service coffee and fellowship.

Founded 1888. Richmond’s Oldest Church

FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

7 OBITUARIES

BC Cancer Foundation Legacies accepted. 604.877.6040 or visit: bccancerfoundation.com

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTS

EXPO SHOW & SALESat. Sept. 7, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun. Sept. 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Abbotsford Exhibition Park 32470Haida Dr. in the Cadet Building

• Adults $6 • Kids $4 • Children under 5 Free • Family $12

(2 adults & up to 3 kids)www.bcreptileclub.ca

GUIDED Hatha Yoga Practise with Paula Craig, CYI. For Experienced Practitioners Only. Starts Sept 11 wholebeingyoga.com/classes

RIDGE MEADOWS PRIDE 2001 girls fastpitch team is looking for players for the upcoming 2014 sea-son. Girls must be born in 2001. Tryouts are being held in Maple Ridge at Telosky/Thomas Haney fi elds on Sept 6th 5:30pm to 8:00pm & Sept 7th 2pm to 4pm Questions?? please email [email protected]

21 COMING EVENTSKerrisdale Antiques Fair. Aug 31 & Sep1. 10am-5pm. Kerrisdale Arena 5670 East Blvd, Vanc. Adm. $7.

42 LOST AND FOUND

FOUND: Ladies watch on Azure Road by Brighouse School. (604)821-0712 lve. msg.

LOST: Gold & Silver spiral shaped earring. Sunday Aug 25 in the vi-cinity of the dyke or garlic festival. Sentimental value (604)271-5176

TRAVEL

74 TIMESHARECANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248

CHILDREN

LICENSED Montessori daycare. ECE staff. Art, circle, music, phon-ics. 604-278-1675, #3 Rd/Francis.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

A Great JanitorialFranchise Opportunity• Annual Starting Revenue of

$12,000 - $120,000• Guaranteed Cleaning Contracts• Professional Training Provided

• Financing Available• Ongoing Support

• Low Down Payment requiredA Respected Worldwide Leader in Franchised Offi ce Cleaning.Coverall of BC 604.434.7744

[email protected]

ALL CASH Drink/Snack Vending Business Route. Complete Train-ing. Small Investment Required. 1-888-979-VEND (8363).www.healthydrinkvending.co

**ATTENTION: JOB SEEKERS!**MAKE MONEY! Mailing Postcards!www.PostcardsToWealth.com NOW ACCEPTING! ZNZ Referral Agents! $20-$60/Hour!www.FreeJobPosition.comHOME WORKERS! Make MoneyUsing Your PC!www.SuperCashDaily.comEarn Big Paychecks Paid Every Fri-day!www.LegitCashJobs.com

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PROFESSIONALSALES ASSOCIATES

Interested in SALES? Outgoing? Motivated?

Gregg Distributors (BC) Ltd. is looking to fi ll a Lower Mainland outside sales position. Industrial and H.D. industries knowledge is an asset. Training will be provided to help achieve your full potential.

We Offer Excellent Growth& Compensation Possibilities!

Please fax resumes:604.888.4688 or e-mail:

[email protected] or Visitemployment opportunities:www.greggdistributors.ca

TRAIN TO BE AN Apartment/ Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certifi ed. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-665-8339, 604-681-5456.

WOODWIND CANADA Immigration would like to invite candidates who possess a special skillset in promo-tional aspects and public relations to drive the frontier of our compa-nies. Our clientele are 95% Asian and approximately 5% from Italy or Eastern Europe. Candidate should have university degree in communi-cations, public relations, marketing or in a related fi eld. Please send resume [email protected]

115 EDUCATION

MEDICALTRANSCRIPTIONRATED #2 FOR AT

HOME JOBS • Huge Demand In Canada

• Employers Seek Out Canscribe Graduates

• Over 90% Graduate Employment Rate

[email protected]

1.800.466.1535

130 HELP WANTEDAn Alberta Oilfi eld Company is hir-ing dozer and excavator operators, Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051Edson,Alta

Are You Tired of McJobs? Looking for a Career?

$11.00/hr. up to $20.00/hr.Rapid Advancement & Benefi ts.

Paid Weekly!Must be an outgoing team player!Call Today, Start Tomorrow! Mindy: 604-777-2195

GUARANTEED Job Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message For Infor-mation 1-800-972-0209

130 HELP WANTED

FIELD CLERK NEEDED for out of town work site (21/7 schedule). Mature, fl exible and positive communicator, understanding of importance of safety culture. Reporting to on-site foreman & Edmonton HO. Transportation to & from work site provided. Potential to grow with company; [email protected]. Fax 780-488-3002.

FLAGGERS NEEDED. No Certifi cation? Get Certifi ed, 604-575-3944

FLAG PERSONS &LANE TECH PERSONNELNO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

WE WILL TRAIN!COMPETITIVE RATESMust Have Valid TCP Certifi cate,

Reliable Insured Vehicle And Provide A Clean Drivers Abstract!

Please E-mail Resume:[email protected]

TELEMARKETING Perm P/T, experience &

knowledge of computers. Salary + Commission

Richmond. Clse to bus & Canada line.

Email resume : [email protected]

INDEX IN BRIEFFAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS ............... 1-8

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS ... 9-57

TRAVEL............................................. 61-76

CHILDREN ........................................ 80-98

EMPLOYMENT ............................. 102-198

BUSINESS SERVICES ................... 203-387

PETS & LIVESTOCK ...................... 453-483

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE........... 503-587

REAL ESTATE ............................... 603-696

RENTALS ...................................... 703-757

AUTOMOTIVE .............................. 804-862

MARINE ....................................... 903-920

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14002278 (Apartment drops): Andrews Rd, No 2 Rd 186

14002281 Pintail Dr, Plover Dr 59

15101024 9000 Blk Cambie Rd, Garden City Rd, Odlin Rd 58

15101030 Beckwith Rd, Charles St, Douglas St, Sexsmith Rd, Smith ST 47

15101026 Patterson Rd, Tuttle Ave 34

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONDo you enjoy working with children?

Early Childhood Educators not only teach children, they aim to help children develop good habits in learning and in life.

EARD

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CALL RICHMOND: 604.270.8867 OR VISIT SPROTTSHAW.COM

110-

Career Opportunities:Preschools Strong Start Facilitators Group Child Care Cruise Ships and Resorts Supported Child Development


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

FORKLIFT OPERATORS

Required immediately. Exp. in loading & unloading Super B’s & containers with

24,000 lbs machines. Please call: 778-552-3495

or fax resume to:604-270-9901

Heavy DutyDiesel Mechanic

Mega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader is seeking an energetic, aggressive self starter for a full time position. Required immedi-ately. Must have inspectors ticket and Red seal. Will have hydraulic experience and must be able to read electrical and hydraulic schematics.

BENEFIT PACKAGE!Please contact Mike e-mail: [email protected] or

fax 604.599.5250

130 HELP WANTED

115 EDUCATION


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

TOWER TECHNICIANMega Cranes Ltd. an industry leader, is seeking an energetic, tower technician the applicant must have full understanding of electronics and 3 phase power. This full time position requires knowledge of tower crane erection and dismantles .

Please email all resumes to [email protected]

115 EDUCATION

PERSONAL SERVICES

172 ASTROLOGY/PSYCHICS

SPIRITUALPsychic Healer

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173 MIND BODY SPIRIT

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stress & depression, aura, living conditions, jadoo, juju, voodoo, mojo, black magic, protection

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182 FINANCIAL SERVICESGET 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 www.pioneerwest.com

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115 EDUCATION

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

188 LEGAL SERVICESCRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certifi ca-tion, adoption property rental oppor-tunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

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

* Excavation & Reinforcing* Re-Re Specialists

34 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

257 DRYWALLDRYWALL - 30 Years Exp.Reliable Work - Res. & Comm.

Mike 604-789-5268

260 ELECTRICALFITZ ELECTRIC. New build. Residential. Tenant Improvements. Com Reno’s, Elect. check ins. work 778-231-8332, www.fi tzelectric.net

115 EDUCATION


260 ELECTRICAL

YOUR ELECTRICIAN $29 Service Call Lic #89402 Same day guarn’td We love small jobs! 604-568-1899

263 EXCAVATING & DRAINAGE

DEMOLITIONEXCAVATING - DRAIN TILEOld Garage, Carport, House, Pool, Repair Main Waterline, Break Concrete & Removal

Free Estimates!

•Licensed •Insured •WCB604-716-8528

281 GARDENING

A+ Lawn & Garden - Residential & Commercial services. 604.908.3596

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTS

1 DAY INSTALLS COMPLETEBATHROOM

REMODELING Free Estimates

Ask us about $20K Gov’t Grantor visit: www.bchousing.org/HAFI

- 1 Piece Seamless Acrylic Walls- Custom Showers, Tubs, Glass Doors- Wheelchair Accessible Showers604-477-4777 www.bathtime.ca

320 MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVINGwww.affordablemovers.bc.com

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

Licensed ~ Reliable ~ 1 to 3 MenFree Estimate/Senior DiscountResidential~Commercial~PianosLOCAL & LONG DISTANCE

604-537-41401PRO MOVING & SHIPPING.

Across the street - across the world Real Professionals, Reas. Rates.Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

ABE MOVING - $35/Hr. Per Person*Reliable Careful Movers. *RubbishRemoval. *24 Hours. 604-999-6020

115 EDUCATION

SHOP from HOME!Looking for Super Bargains

you can find from the

comfort of your home?Check out bcclassified.com


329 PAINTING & DECORATING

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning 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.

AAA PRECISION PAINTING. Quality work. 778-881-6096.

332 PAVING/SEAL COATING

ASPHALT PAVINGCommercial & Residential• Parking Lots • Driveways

• Garage Apron • Speed Bumps • Potholes • Patchwork • Tennis Courts • Repair & Resurface

Over 10yrs of exp. Free Estimates

Insured ★ Great Rates ★ WCBwww.jaconbrospaving.com

604-618-2949ASPHALT PAVING

• Brick Driveways • Retaining Walls • Foundation Repairs • Sealcoating 604-618-2304

338 PLUMBING

CRESCENT Plumbing & HeatingLicensed Residential 24hr. Service• Hot water tanks • Furnaces • Broilers

• Plugged Drains 778-862-0560

MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM

Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

130 HELP WANTED


338 PLUMBING

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

BRO MARV PLUMBING 24/7 Plumbing, heating, plugged drains BBB. (604)582-1598, bromarv.com

341 PRESSURE WASHING

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

POWER Washing, Gutters, Win-dows Maintenance, Resi/Com. Lic/Insur. Free Est. Call Dean 604-839-8856

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

10% DISCOUNT. MG Roofi ng & Siding. WCB.

Re-roofi ng, New Roof Gutters. 604-812-9721

PATTAR ROOFING LTD. All types of Roofi ng. Over 35 years in business. 604.588.0833

.

Eastcan Roofi ng & Siding •New Roofs •Re-Roofs •Repairs

Liability Insurance/BBB/10% off with ad604.562.0957 or 604.961.0324

130 HELP WANTED

130 HELP WANTED

- Richmond Review Wednesday, August 28, 2013

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SPCA

PET WEEK OF THE

TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100SPCA Thriftmart

5400 MINORU BLVD • 604.276.2477

“DONUT AND TIMBIT” NEED A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!

DONUT AND TIMBIT, ID# 292515 AND 292520, DUTCH CROSS RABBITS, SPAYED FEMALES, 5 MONTHS 2 WEEKS OLDThese two bunny sisters might be timid at fi rst but you can win their hearts by petting them on the head or giving them treats they love such as craisins and dried bananas. Due to their delicate skeletal structure, this bonded pair will be more suitable in a home with older children. Come meet them soon!

REVIEW the richmond

5431 NO. 3 RD 604.276.2254 &10151 NO. 3 RD Richlea Square

604.241.7586

HOME SERVICE GUIDE REVIEW the richmond

** COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL **KITCHEN & BATHROOM SPECIALIST PLUS TIDDLEY THINGS

604-272-2809 or cell: 604-841-2479

RENOVATIONS

BILL GILLESPIECONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS

CONCRETE SERVICE WEST CONCRETE

We specialize in driveway, sidewalk, patio,foundation and retaining wall, all kinds of concrete jobs.

We also do fencing jobs.

Free estimate and free design.CALL WEST: 778-895-0968 RMD

To advertise in the Home Service Guide

Call 604-247-3700email: [email protected]

PLUMBING

5 MINUTE EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEMPLUMBING SERVICES AT REASONABLE RATES

CALL 604-270-6338

RJ’S PLUMBING& HOME SERVICE

EXCAVATION

SSL ENTERPRISES INCCOMMERCIAL ~ RESIDENTIAL

•Backhoes •Backfi lling/trenching•Mini excavator (rubber track) •Asphalt/concrete removal•Bobcats (forks/buckets) •Drainage•Dump trucks •Retaining walls •Install concrete driveways/sidewalks604-833-2103

RENOVATIONS / HANDYMAN

Call Darryn 604-339-5532

• New fence installation • Gates & repair • Odd jobs

• Roofing repairs • Powerwashing • Renos • Gutters • etc.

• Painting interior & exteriorFree estimates (fully insured)stevestonhomeservices.com

778.297.730210751 River Drive, Richmond

pacificpowerwashing.ca • [email protected]

POWER WASHING COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL PARKADES

GRAFFITI REMOVAL GUM REMOVAL 200º HOT WATER FULLY INSURED WorkSafe BC

RENOVATIONSM.S. MAINTENANCE

& RENOVATIONS

Insured / WCB Mike Favel • 604-341-2681

Plumbing • Electrical • Woodwork • Drywall • Bathrooms • Painting • Handyman • Textured Ceilings • FREE Quotes

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

PLUMBING & HEATING

604-868-7062 Licensed, Insured & Bonded Local Plumberswww.1stcallplumbing.ca

• Plumbing Service & Repairs • Boilers & Furnaces • Gas Work

Heating System Service SpecialOnly $89 including free hot water tank service!

604-908-3596

• Residential / Commercial

• Rotary / Reel Cutting

• Trimming

• Edging

• Aeration / Power Raking

• Complete

Fertilizing Programs

• Hedge

Trimming / Pruning

• Pressure Washing

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LAWN SERVICE APPLIANCE TECHNICIAN

CALL NOW FOR SERVICE604-764-8894FOR SALES CALL604-303-1110

• 13 years of appliance repair experience• All Major brands• Fast and reliable service

Do you need your Appliance Repaired?

24 Hours Service Available

Steveston Budget Appliance Centre VEN

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

Mainland Roofi ng Ltd.25 yrs in roofi ng industry

Family owned & operated. Fully ins. We do Cedar Shakes, conversions,

concrete tiles, torchon, fi bre-glass shingles, restoration

& repairs. 20 yr labour warr. 604-427-2626 or 723-2626

www.mainlandroof.com

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

DISPOSAL BINSBy Recycle-it

6 - 50 Yard BinsStarting from $199.00

Delivery & Pick-Up IncludedResidential & Commercial Service• Green Waste • Construction Debris• Renovations • House Clean Outs

604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

#1 AAA RubbishRemoval

21 Years Serving Rmd.Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

FREE ESTIMATESJoe 604-250-5481

A & B JUNKERSJunk & Garden waste removal.

Worksafe & Insured. (604)202-3893

474 PET SERVICES

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

bradsjunkremoval.comHauling Anything.. But Dead Bodies!!20 YARD BINS AVAILABLE

We Load or You Load !604.220.JUNK(5865)

Serving MetroVancouver Since 1988

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!

• Furniture • Appliances• Electronics • Junk/Rubbish

• Construction Debris • Drywall• Yard Waste • Concrete

• Everything Else!**Estate Clean-Up Specialists**

HOT TUBS NO PROB!

604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

PETS

477 PETS

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

German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, father reg., gd tempered, farm & family raised in country, make a good guard dog and family pet. $800. 604-796-3026, no sunday calls

474 PET SERVICES

477 PETS

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

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

560 MISC. FOR SALE

STEEL BUILDING - SIZZLING SUMMER SAVINGS EVENT! 20X22 $4,188. 25X24 $4,598. 30X36 $6,876. 32X44$8,700. 40X52 $12,990. 47X70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

566 MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

ALTO CONN SAX $495. Tenor Sax $495. 604-859-5925

REAL ESTATE

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSES!Older House • Damaged House

Moving • Estate Sale • Just Want Out • Behind on Payments

Quick Cash! • Flexible Terms! CALL US FIRST! 604-657-9422

PRIMELAKEVIEW LOTS

FROM $140,000Also; Spectacular 3 Acre

Parcel at $390,0001-250-558-7888

www.orlandoprojects.com~ FINANCING AVAILABLE ~

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

FACTORY DIRECT WHOLESALE CSA Certifi ed Modular Homes, Manufactured/Mobile Homes and Park Model Homes. We ship throughout Western Canada. Visit us online @ www.hbmodular.com or 877-976-3737

639 REAL ESTATE SERVICES

• DIFFICULTY SELLING? •Diffi culty Making Payments?

No Equity? Penalty? Expired Listing?We Buy Homes! No Fees! No Risk!www.GVCPS.ca / 604-786-4663

RENTALS

700 RENT TO OWN

STOP RENTING!RENT TO OWN

• No Qualifi cation - Low Down •RICHMOND - 8031 Ryan Rd, 3BrCondo, Quiet, Spacious Top Flr.,Near South Arm Park...$1,088/M

604-RTO-HOME / 604-786-4663 www.ReadySetOwn.ca

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

RICHMOND. Gilbert/Granville. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, lndry rm, lg deck. Avail now. $1250/m. 604-271-5573

STEVESTON:2 bdrm.-Newly reno’d apt. top fl oor, 2 levels, 1.5 baths, w/d, 3 balconies. Water & mtn. view. $1325/mo. (604)435-6093

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

RICHMOND. 2 bdrm 1/2 duplex. F/p, w/d. No pets. Fam. pref. $1130. Avail. Oct. 1. 604-241-9706

736 HOMES FOR RENT

RICHMOND - 3 BDRM RANCHER Sorenson Cres. off Leslie Rd.

Near Canadian Superstore.New paint (Interior & Exterior).

New kitchen, fl oor, carpet, sundeck4 Appls, F/P with wood stove insert

for heating ($70 per mo.)Residential area. Family oriented.

Large backyard. $1400/mo. Call 604-247-1133

Richmond 3 bdrm up 1 bdrm down nr Aberdeen & Canada Line, quiet, $1600/mo Refs. 604-370-3163

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Fifth annual Garlic Festival at Terra Nova Rural Park

More than 4,000 peo-ple came

out to celebrate all things garlic at The Sharing Farm’s fifth annual Garlic Festi-val on Sunday.

“It’s growing leaps and bounds every year,” said

Danica Scott, the director of communications at The Sharing Farm.

All of the crowd favou-rites from previous years were at the festival again, including garlic ice cream, which sold out part way through the event.

Throughout the day there were cooking dem-onstrations, farm tours, kids activities, and, of course, garlic sales.

There was tons of food, including cob oven pizza and there was live music.

The Garlic Festival was designed to raise aware-ness about The Sharing Farm, to fundraise money for the farm and for peo-ple “just to have a good time and celebrate garlic,”

said Scott. The event drew in

almost double the amount of people it had in attendance last year.

Part of the reason for its popularity is because it is the only garlic festival in the Lower Mainland and also because of the location.

“It’s on such a beautiful property,” Scott said.

All of the money raised at the event goes towards helping The Sharing Farm help families in the com-munity in need.

Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Review. She may be reached at [email protected].

Garlic Festival draws a crowd at The Sharing Farm

Amanda Oye photosMarjorie, Carlos, Charles Victor and Patrick Myles Cunanan.

Christine Tetreault and Jennifer Thompson. Marilyn Churchill, who spent the day braiding Italian Softneck garlic.

Ross and Rhys Alden.

Jeffery, Melissa and Daphne Lam.

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