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Staff at the Richmond Animal Protection Society’s shelter on No. 5 Road have been instructed not to walk Rottweilers Paris and Axel, who were seized in Oc-tober following a minor biting incident, and have gained 24 and 34 pounds, respectively.

‘No walk’ edict means Paris and Axel each gained 24-34 pounds

by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter

The owners of two Rottweilers currently sitting on doggy death row, leveled accusations of animal cruelty at the City of Richmond upon receiving photographic evidence their pets were barred from being walked.

According to the family vet, Axel and Paris have become “grossly obese” since they were seized more than four months ago over a minor biting incident.

A sign posted at their enclosure at the Richmond Animal Shelter states: “Staff ! No Walks.”

Nav Nijjer said he recently saw his dogs during a veteri-nary examination, and was surprised by their poor state of health.

“I was shocked, because basically that’s animal torture,” he said of the instructions at the shelter not to walk his pets.

City of Richmond spokesperson Ted Townsend said: “We have been made aware of the owner’s concerns and are investigating.

“...The welfare of animals in our care is always a primary concern that we take very seriously,” he added. “The dogs are exercised twice daily. We remain committed to work-ing with the owner’s legal counsel to seek a resolution to this issue that is satisfactory for all parties and addresses the city’s public safety concerns.”

During that vet exam last week, Nijjer described Axel as “huffi ng and puffi ng” and not moving around too much, while Paris has a wobbly back leg, and “just sits there.”

“There’s no movement any more,” Nijjer said. “Yeah, I’m frustrated, saddened and upset. What it boils down to is torture.”

Animal behaviour specialist Dr. Rebecca Ledger said un-der the province’s prevention of cruelty to animals legisla-tion, an animal is deemed in distress if it has been deprived of “adequate exercise.”

With a typical Rottweiler weighing between 80 and 90 pounds, and with Axel now tipping the scales at 134 pounds, either he is being fed too much, exercised too little, or a combination of the two, Ledger said.

Lorie Chortyk, general manager of community relations for the B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals,

told The Review that if it were to receive a complaint about Axel and Paris’ treatment, it would send out a constable to investigate and determine if the dogs were in distress.

The SPCA could then issue orders requiring changes to conditions that would need to be made within a specifi ed timeframe.

“Dogs are not meant to be in that situation for that long,” Chortyk said of the two dogs’ seizure and confi nement to a kennel.

Dr. Jatinder Rana, of Lansdowne Animal Hospital, urged the City of Richmond to release the dogs.

“Since these two dogs are prone to have severe health problems due to prolonged cage confi nement, I highly recommend releasing these dogs to their owner as soon as possible,” he wrote.

Of Paris, Rana wrote: “I noticed that she has more crepitus in her right (knee) and she has gained more weight which is now severely aff ecting the recovery from her TPLO sur-gery on her right knee. This is due to lack of proper exercise and prolonged cage confi nement.”

Axel and Paris were seized in October after escaping their backyard next to Henry Anderson Elementary School, and wandering on to a construction site where Axel nipped at a construction worker, who suff ered a minor contusion.

The city is seeking a destruction order of the two dogs, citing previous history that has the City of Richmond con-cerned about public safety. That includes another incident in 2010 where the two pets again escaped their enclosure and scared elementary school students, and prompted school staff to bring the children back inside for their safety. A hearing has been scheduled for April, where a provincial court judge will be determining their fate.

An assessment by Dr. Ledger found Axel to be a “rock star”, who was playful and friendly and exhibited noth-ing that would warrant him being labeled a danger-ous dog. Meanwhile, Ledger found that lingering pain in Paris’s right hind leg, from an operation during the summer, made her very guarded and unable to even sit at Ledger’s command.

This week, Carol Reichert, founder of the Richmond Animal Protection Society, which operates the Richmond Animal Shelter, tendered her resignation. Reached Thurs-day afternoon, Reichert declined to comment, but noted she was scheduled to retire in six weeks, and the society’s contract with the city expires in 10 months.

While she’ll be gone, the need for the society will remain, and Reichert said the society’s board would be seeking someone to fi ll her shoes.

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Finding land to hunt on quite unlike shooting fish in a barrel, hunters say

by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

Local hunters are discovering the most challenging prey in Richmond isn’t the a sneaky snow goose or crafty Canada goose—it’s land to hunt on.

Hunters are permitted on the farm fi elds of east and south Richmond, and only with a landowner’s per-mission. But hunters are shooting blanks when it comes to tracking down owners as more farms are being bought up by holding com-panies.

“Now the owners are all in Asia someplace and impossible to con-tact,” said Coun. Harold Steves, who raised the issue at a recent commit-tee meeting of city council.

Steves said farmers should make the decision whether to allow hunt-ing on the lands they lease.

“I’ve referred it to staff . I think we should amend the bylaw so they can just deal with the lessees rather than the owners.”

Years ago hunters were permitted to bag snow geese and ducks feed-ing off the West Dyke. But following complaints, the city closed the area

to hunting. Steves, who opposed the closure at the time, said that’s contributing to the growing inland invasion of snow geese.

“It’s all because of the hunting ban we have geese in the parks,” he said.

Hunting in Richmond has nearly ground to a halt in the last few years because of changing ownership and city rules, according to Mike Thorne,

president of the Richmond Rod and Gun Club.

“In the last few years a lot of our farmlands have been sold and bought up by holding companies and groups hoping that down the road they can get them out of the Agricultural Land (Reserve) to build condos or whatever,” he said.

“Now where does a person go to

get permission? Not even the farm-ers know, because it’s gone to a holding company or a group.”

The changing use of land, includ-ing the growth of berry farms in the east, which don’t attract geese, fur-ther restrict hunters.

Thorne, who hunted outside the dyke decades ago, believes the land should be open to the sport

once again. Hunters hold multiple licences, are well-trained and make signifi cant investments in their sport, he said. With restrictions on direction and distance to ensure safety, Richmond would become a destination for hunters and give the city an economic boost, he said.

“It’s safe. There’s absolutely no rea-son it should be like this.”

Hunters shooting blanks in search for grounds

fi le photoMost of the shooters snow geese see in Richmond these days are holding cameras.

Deas Island Traffic Services eyes smartphone users behind the wheel

by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter

If you spot a taxi pulled over

to the side of the road along the East-West connector or Highway 99, you might want to keep your hands on the wheel.

Police with Deas Island Traf-fic Services is employing a new technique to catch distracted drivers unaware.

With an unmarked police cruiser outfitted with a roof-top cab sign, and a couple of decals on the door, you’d be forgiven

for mistaking this vehicle for a taxi.

But that’s the point.Cpl. Robert McDonald, of E Di-

vision RCMP Traffic Services, said police use the taxi to spot viola-tors, with an enforcement team parked just down the highway. Whenever a violator is seen, the taxi team radios in the informa-tion, and the suspected violator is pulled over.

Deas Island Traffi c Services is using a new technique to catch drivers chatting on their smartphone. The taxi pulled over at the side of the road is actually used by spotters to pinpoint violators, who are pulled over down the street by Mounties.

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Fishermen buzzing over projection of up to 72 million salmon

by Jeff NagelBlack Press

Another huge sockeye salmon run is forecast to return to the Fraser River this summer, potentially even bigger than the modern record of 30 million that unexpectedly came back in 2010.

The fi sh that are now on their homeward migration back to B.C. waters are the spawn of that mas-sive run four years ago, which was the best in a century.

Pre-season estimates of this sum-mer’s run size from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans range from a low of 7.3 million to a high of 72.5 million, with the more probable mid-range forecast set at 23 million.

Until the salmon begin appear-ing off Vancouver Island, however, there’s little way to know with cer-tainty what proportion of fry that went out to sea survived and thrived in the marine environment.

Much depends on ocean condi-tions, such as water temperature and the amount of food and predators they encountered.

It’s been theorized that iron-rich

ash from the eruption of an Alaskan volcano in 2008 caused a plankton bloom that increased the food sup-ply, contributing to the 2010 sockeye run.

No volcano fertilized the North Pacifi c waters since then, but salm-on watchers are waiting to see if a rogue geoengineering project had any similar eff ect.

A Haida-led team controversially dumped 200 tonnes of iron dust in the ocean in 2011 with the aim of trapping atmospheric carbon and boosting salmon returns. A 10,000-square-kilometre plankton bloom was later detected by satel-lites.

Commercial harvesters, sport fi sh-ing operators and aboriginal fi sher-men, meanwhile, are all buzzing with anticipation over the potential run.

Massive sockeye run forecast for Fraser River

fi le photoGilnetters on the Fraser River toss freshly caught sockeye salmon onto ice during the bumper run of 2010.


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(2) To rezone 4160 Garry Street from “Single Detached (RS1/E)” to “Town Housing (ZT35) – Garry Street (Steveston)”, to permit a development containing fi ve (5) town houses, with vehicle access to Yoshida Court.


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Linda Reid defends legislature expenses

Richmond East MLA Linda Reid defended her recent expenses as Speaker in the legislature in a two-page statement late Wednesday after a re-port in the Vancouver Sun questioned the spend-ing.

“As Speaker, I take full responsibility for these expenditures, The legislative assembly is the peo-ple’s building, it should be open and transparent and the public must have absolute confidence that we are managing the taxpayers money ap-propriately,” she said.

The spending in the heritage building included a $48,412 “Speaker’s Console” desk. Reid said the new equipment allows the Speaker to know when MLAs wish to address the house. It also allows three politicians who use a wheelchair to easily inform the Speaker their intention to speak.

Reid said the spending is part of her “accessi-bility agenda,” which includes new wheelchair access, automatic doors and improvements to elevators, sidewalks and parking.

Reid also spent $13,965 on new drapes for the legislative dining room. Reid called the expense “routine maintenance,” which permits repairs ev-ery 18 to 20 years. The drapes in the dining room were last replaced in 1996.

Full-scale strike, would require second vote by members to authorize

by Tom FletcherBlack Press

B.C. teachers completed vot-ing Thursday on a mandate for a three-stage strike plan.

Details have emerged from several school districts, where B.C. Teachers’ Federation mem-bers have voted yes or no to au-thorize the first two phases of strike action.

Phase one is refusing meetings or communication with admin-istrators, and working to rule on hours, except for pre-arranged voluntary activities. According

to one summary released by the government, teachers are to ar-rive at school no more than one hour before class time and leave by one hour after classes, with no supervision of students out-side of class time.

Phase two is rotating one-day walkouts in districts around the province. Phase three, a full-scale strike, would require a second vote by members to au-thorize. A strike mandate would permit the union to withdraw services for 90 days.

The three-phase plan was also described in late February by Steve Stanley, president of the Comox District Teachers’ Asso-ciation, in an interview with the Comox Valley Record.

Summaries include the union’s description of the initial wage

offer from Peter Cameron, the chief negotiator for B.C.’s 60 school districts. It describes pay increases totalling six per cent over the next five years, which Cameron has described as an opening position.

The BCTF has not presented a wage offer, opting to secure a strike mandate first.

The strike vote was underway as Premier Christy Clark met with a union delegation head-ed by B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair, including a member of the BCTF execu-tive.

Sinclair called on the govern-ment to raise the minimum wage to $13 an hour. Clark said there is currently no plan to increase it beyond the current rate of $10.25, set in 2012.

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opinion

While most kids growing up had bed-

time stories read to them in funny voices by their parents, I had a very different expe-rience.

These fond memories of my bedtime include my father answering ques-tions about a broad range of topics, and in doing so, my dad inspired in me a curiosity that I have failed to grow out of. To this day, he is one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever had the honour of meeting. For evidence, come over and sit through a Jeopardy episode and watch him out-perform the contestants (he didn’t need to study the book).

These days, it’s curi-ous that we, as a group of people, think in very

specifi c and nuanced ways. For example, if I say the word ‘farmer’ a whole bunch of people will im-mediately picture a middle to older aged white man, usually sitting on a tractor in a fi eld of crops, typically wheat (if Canadian) or corn (if American). However, for a large percentage of our population, the word ‘farmer’ inspires something completely diff erent! It is rare that the image that pops into our heads of a farmer is of an Indo-Canadian farmer growing blueberries, or of Chinese-Canadian farmers growing leafy greens!

Imagine with me, the region of Metro Vancouver with over 60,000 hectares of farmland. That’s equiva-lent to fi ve times the size of the City of Richmond! Within our regional bound-aries, we have one of the most diverse populations around the globe. Among our immigrant population, over 45 per cent of the total population self-identify as an immigrant. Even more incredible is that about 20 per cent of all farmers in the region self-identify as an immi-grant. It really does make one wonder and question whether the way in which we talk about farming and food does justice to the diversity of our region.

We at the Richmond Food Security Society con-tinue to believe that there are real opportunities for enhanced participation

and empowerment of non-dominant voices. Those who experience poverty or who live on a fi xed income, youth with low assets, and especially the new and landed immigrant com-munities, deserve to be included and represented when we think about farming and food. There is much to be learned from the knowledge and prac-tices of people who see and experience the world diff erently. It begins with trust and relationships, in creating solidarity and community where ideas and issues can be explored openly without blame, judgement or dismissal.

As part of our work, we have been developing a Richmond Food Charter. This is a document that sets out principles for government, industry and community organizations that guide food security and sustainability work. In

keeping with the make-up of our community, it has been at the forefront of our work to include the diver-sity of voices that refl ect Richmond’s multicultural heritage and current real-ity.

The kind of information that has been coming from our cultural communities has been eye-opening! It is clear that among these diverse communities, there is high interest in ensuring that all people have the ability to succeed in life, and to do that, they need to be able to get adequate amounts of healthy, nutri-tious, sustainable, cultural and appropriate foods that meet the needs of people now and into the future. In the words of one of our participants, food is tied so closely to culture that we cannot talk about food without talking about culture.

Often, I joke with people

that we should all be required to take an ‘active listening’ seminar. The abil-ity to set aside one’s own thoughts, reactions, and pre-judgements is a valu-able skill when attempting to understand another person’s reality, especially when there are diff erences in languages and culture. Being the loudest talker does not make a good leader or impart auto-matic wisdom. Seeing the farming and food systems in Metro Vancouver as a messy and complex hodgepodge of diff erent people, organizations, and competing interests is a great starting point.

Having the courage to put one’s convictions and generalizations aside to engage with another hu-man being on a personal level is diffi cult; human beings are not comfortable with diff erence, particu-larly when it challenges our own ways of thinking and values.

However, this ability to engage with the diversity of our community’s multi-cultural food and farming communities is invaluable if we are ever to build a sustainable and resilient food system that meets everyone’s needs, not just a select few who have the loudest voices.

Colin Dring is executive director of the Richmond food Security Society. See www.richmondfoodsecurity.org for more info.

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EDITORIAL: Province, BCTF need to focus on studentsThe cost of implement-

ing a court ruling by B.C. Supreme Court

Justice Susan Griffin is stag-gering.

It will cost some $500 million to restore class size and composi-tion to the 2002 level, as per a contract between the provincial government and B.C. Teachers Federation which was arbitrarily suspended by the province at that time. The contract had been imposed, against their will, on school districts in 1999 by the NDP government headed by Premier Glen Clark.

Since the 2002 decision to take the class size and composition limits out of the contract, the BCTF has fought vigorously to get them back. The union launched law-suits, went on an illegal strike (and gained signifi cant public support)

and, thus far, has won two lawsuits in Justice Griffi n’s courtroom.

In the fi rst case, she ordered the BCTF and government to bargain and address the class size and composition issues. She gave the government a year to implement her ruling. Bargaining did take place, albeit at a glacial pace, and there was no resolution within the year. The union went back to the judge, and she ordered the former contract reinstated. The govern-ment says that would cost at least $500 million annually.

The province has now appealed that ruling to the B.C. Court of Appeal, which ruled there is no immediate need to go back to the 2002 conditions, until the appeal is heard. While that gives school districts some breathing room, it is obvious this issue needs to be resolved once and for all.

Parents and students deserve

some certainty. The BCTF is fl exing its muscles, and is taking a strike vote this week—and it will be very surprising if there is not some job action, either at the end of this school year or at the beginning of the next one.

While the government has certainly provoked the union on a number of occasions, the union’s blithe ignorance of the province’s fi scal state is also grating. An addi-tional $500 million per year comes from just one source — taxpayers. Teachers are already well-paid, and while their jobs certainly come with a great number of challenges, they aren’t the only ones.

The B.C. economy is far from robust, and many people are struggling to get by. High hous-ing prices, rising user fees paid to agencies like the Medical Services Plan, TransLink, ICBC, TrEO and BC Hydro and the challenges of fi nd-

ing good-paying jobs all combine to make it tough for many.

Teachers deserve to be treated fairly and in a responsible way, and breaking contracts is no way to sort out disagreements. However, they also need to engage in meaningful bargain-ing with the provincial govern-ment, and not create even more uncertainty within the educa-tion system.

If B.C.’s economy is to return to its robust state, it requires a well-educated population. Teachers are a critical and essential part of that solution. They deserve a fair contract, and they also need to remember who is paying their wages and benefi ts — taxpayers.

More focus on students, by both the BCTF and the province, and less political rhetoric, is badly needed.

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Join us for the City of Richmond’s annual series of talks about art in the city and its importance to creating connections between citizens and their communities.

Thursday, March 13 7:00 p.m.

Cath BrunnerPUBLIC [ART] WORKSVisual artists are joining teams that include transportation planners, engineers, scientists and ecologists to create infrastructure that transcends function to become a long-term investment in place-making and unique, multi-purpose community assets. Cath Brunner, Director of 4Culture’s public art program for King County, Washington, will showcase some innovative examples of art where you least expect it, but where it may have the greatest potential to positively impact the public realm and civic dialog. This talk will be preceded by a short performance by spoken word artist, Johnny MacRae.

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Housing not geared to seniors

Editor:With a big empha-

sis on the seniors in Wednesday’s Review I feel compelled to express my feelings regarding concern for seniors in this city.

Every day there are more and more three-level town houses ap-pearing, high rises being built and nothing geared towards the elderly or disabled. Every day one-level older homes are being demolished so that multiple three-level townhouses can be squeezed in.

The Steveston sec-ondary site just sold to developers would have made a wonderful site for multiple bungalow type of residences that are very common in the U.K.

We “oldies” don’t want to live in high rises as there is no sense of com-munity in those kind of homes, partly because most of the ones in this city are sitting half empty.

My husband and I are getting to the point when we suspect that the de-velopers and the council are no longer interested in having older people living in Richmond and want to drive us out.

Patricia GannonRichmond

Editor:For once I agree with

something the Conserva-tives in Ottawa have done. When a program that was intended to attract immigrants who sin-cerely wanted to become full-time, fully-invested Canadian citizens is so abused that the negative outcomes for our society outweigh the positives, it is obviously time to close the ill-conceived immigrant-entrepreneur program down.

This country has no obligation to pander to the wants of wealthy foreigners and the fact that a number

of immigrant investors feel they have been given the right to be outraged by the repeal is further proof that we have made ourselves too easy a mark for those who want to use the initia-tive for nothing more than securing passports of con-venience and cheap medi-cal care for their families.

Threatening to sue the Ca-nadian government? Good luck with that one.

As my grandfather used to say, “The biggest pig in the pen is always the one that squeals the loudest when it doesn’t get what it wants.”

Ray ArnoldRichmond

Conservatives for once make a right move Statistics don’t back up crash rate claim for senior driversEditor:

Here we go again in the editorial in March 5’s Review advocating a review of our driving license system with particular reference to seniors. In support of this view, statistics are quoted from an unnamed source that purports to prove the crash rate for seniors, ages 70 and over, is just as bad as that of 16 to 24 year olds. This data take no account of the fact that seniors tend not to drive unless they have to and have had enough experience to know the dangers of being out on the road.

The statistics that really tell the story are those published by Statistics Canada. In 2011, the 15 - 24 age group had 480 and the 70 - 79 age group had 201. This suggests to me that it’s time to take another look at the licensing procedures for new drivers, not just seniors.

Patrick Gannon Sr.Richmond


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Editor:It was with some dismay

that I read the letter from Nick Loenen regarding Coast Capital Savings.

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set the record straight. First, at Coast Capital, our approach to board of director compensation has always been set by members. The member-

ship approved a compen-sation philosophy in 2007 that we have followed to the letter.

Last year, there was concern raised by some

members about compen-sation. We listened. Coast Capital invited every one of our 512,000 members to apply to an indepen-dent Director Compensa-tion Task Force, whose job was to determine whether the existing

philosophy should be changed. After hearing from compensation experts, our government regulator, myself and a group Mr. Loenen sup-ports called Coast Capital Compensation Watch, they are recommending

a change to the compen-sation philosophy to set director pay that mem-bers approved in 2007. As promised, the board will now bring that proposed change to every member for a vote this spring.

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readers are welcome to review the task force’s report on our website, at www.coastcapitalsavings.com/TaskForceReport2014

As for Mr. Loenen’s concern about our campaign rules in the board election process, your readers should know that many credit unions in Canada do not allow political-style campaign-ing. This ensures that all candidates have equal opportunity to show their qualifi cations to mem-bers in a fair and transpar-ent manner through a member-wide informa-tion newsletter that is also available on our website during the election period. We believe this is a democratic process. Members have the right to make a balanced and informed decision based on the information pro-vided by all candidates in a consistent manner. We think this is the most equitable and democratic approach, and we stand fi rmly behind our cam-paigning rules.

Coast Capital has a track record of consis-tent growth and good governance at a time when many Canadian credit unions are strug-gling—we now adminis-ter $14.8 billion in assets. We believe our leadership and commitment to good governance is key to protecting the assets of our members, continuing to develop the innovative products our members want, and increasing the profi ts that are then rein-vested into our communi-ties. This past year alone, Coast Capital handed over nearly $5 million to a wide variety of commu-nity organizations that support youth in B.C.

We respect the proud heritage of Richmond Savings Credit Union, a founding partner of Coast Capital Savings. We believe we are honour-ing its early pioneers and those that followed with our democratic coopera-tive principles, our strong leadership during diffi cult economic times and our commitment to provid-ing simple fi nancial help for our members.

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Powerful play tackles profound disorderAudiences enter world of woman with fetal alcohol syndrome


Isabelle Monoghan is an adult with childlike behaviour, unable to recog-nize how her words and actions affect

other people. She lives with fetal alcohol syndrome and is First Nations.

As a central character in Dreary and Izzy, playwright Tara Beagan faced some criticism for stereotyping—even before the show premiered in 2005. In a recent inter-view linked to her website, Beagan acknowledged her play aroused a lot of emotions, but in-sisted her intentions were good, and born of love.

“Basically the accu-sation is right next door to being called racist, which is hard for anybody to hear. Certainly when it comes from your own community it’s really really diffi cult,” said Beagan, who is half Ntlakapamux and half Irish.

Dreary and Izzy opens at Gateway Theatre’s Studio B tonight (Friday). It’s a powerful play about the Monoghan sisters, who lose their parents in a car accident, forcing a university-bound Deirdre to look after her older sister Isabelle, aff ected by the unforgiving disorder.

The criticism Beagan faced only galvanized the creative team behind the important work, which drew support from families impacted by fetal alco-hol syndrome.

“Our bond to them became strong. That meant the people who really could be aff ected by the play—and could feel less alone in the world be-cause of the play—were connected to it and were able to come see it. Ultimately for that reason, the play was a success.”

Set in 1975 before fetal alcohol syndrome had a name, the two-act drama pulls audiences into the Monoghan sisters’ world, where Deirdre must choose how much of her own life she’ll sacrifi ce for her beloved sister. Hope arrives in the form of the gorgeous vacuum salesman Freddie Seven Horses but their helpful im-pulses have startling consequences.


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Richmond to host premiere of play about Chinese couple’s gay son


A new play will make its premiere at Richmond Cultural Centre later this month.

Ga Ting, an exploration of love, family, under-standing and acceptance, runs from March 22 to 30 in the Performance Hall.

Written by budding playwright Minh Ly, Ga Ting, which means “family” in Cantonese, is about a Chinese couple that tries to learn more about their gay son Kevin, who has recently died of a drug overdose. The couple invites Kevin’s Caucasian boy-friend over for dinner after the funeral, and for the fi rst time acknowledge their son was gay and who he truly was as a person.

As the characters share memories of Kevin, feelings of sorrow, anger and guilt pour out. Their dinner conversation evolves into a fi ery cultural and generational clash.

“In Chinese culture, among others, being gay is a topic that many do not want to discuss or even acknowledge,” Ly said in a news release. “Parents and children need to realize how important it is to communicate with each other and to support each other, before regret sets in.”

Vancouver’s Rick Tae directs, B.C. Lee, Michael Antonakos and Alannah Ong star.

The show is presented by Frank Theatre Com-pany, whose mission is to produce and promote queer and sex-positive shows, and Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre, in collaboration with the City of Richmond. It will be performed in English and Cantonese with English and Chinese subtitles.

Richmond Multicultural Community Services will lead two talk-back sessions on March 25 and 26.

Tickets, $15 to $20, at vact.ca, or the Richmond Cultural Centre, 604-247-8300.

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Minh Ly is making his debut as a playwright with Ga Ting, which runs at the Performance Hall from March 22 to 30.

Public art promotor first up in 2014 Lulu Series

A specialist in managing large-scale public art projects is the fi rst presenter in the city’s annual Lulu Series: Art in the City.

On Thursday, March 13, Cath Brunner, director of 4Culture’s public art program in King County, Wash., will deliver a talk at Richmond City Hall.

At 4Culture, a public corporation that manages King County’s public art, Brunner works with gov-ernment agencies, private developers and elected offi cials to create art plans, select artists and imple-ment public art projects.

Next Thursday’s talk begins at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Reserve by e-mailing [email protected].

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LooksThis new GLA is not as tall as the B-Class, which also shares the same platform, and not nearly as low-slung as the CLA. The GLA has a less aggressive front grille

and stance, plus smaller wheel sizes compared to the high performance GLA 45 AMG version that sports 19-inch wheels compared to the base 18-inch wheels, but even the base model can get larger wheels as part of the Sport Package.The small, more aggressive touches and the lowered sus-pension do make the AMG look sportier and more purposeful but the stan-dard GLA with the optional 19-inch wheels is a head turner too.

InsideThe dash of the GLA is almost identical to both the CLA sedan and B-Class hatchback. There is a prominent screen mounted high in the centre of the dash, like an iPad application. The rest of the dash is sporty and functional thanks to stylish jet engine inspired air vents that

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is optional plus the seats are more bolstered. The AMG gets upgraded seats as standard equipment but race inspired Recaro seats are part of the Exclusive Package and look superb, thanks to aluminum accents and chunky side bol-sters. Other differences include a centre-mounted shifter in the AMG, where the base 250 gets the more practical column mounted gear se-lector, which frees up much needed storage in the centre of the car. Speaking of space, the back seats are much more practical compared to the CLA sedan thanks to a high-er roof, bigger back windows and much better outward visibility. The cargo area isn’t huge at 1235L but the rear seats do split and fold for additional cargo capabilities.

DriveThe base GLA 250 comes with a 2.0L turbocharged direct injection 4-cylinder with a healthy 208hp and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, the same as the B-Class and base CLA. There is plenty of acceleration and cruis-ing on the highway is effortless.

Driving through the mountain can-yons back from Granada to Malaga was a real treat. The countryside is rustic and beautiful and the twisty roads sublime. The base GLA never set a wheel wrong and the 7-speed duel-clutch automatic can be left in economy, sport or manual for each driving situation. All GLA models come with standard AWD and this system can detach the rear wheels and drive in FWD for better econ-omy but switches seamlessly back when more traction or cornering capability is required, plus Dynamic Cornering Assist applies just a small amount of brake force to the inside wheel when cornering to aid in the process. The 45 AMG takes things to a completely new level. The 2.0L 4-cylinder is hand assem-bled and pumps out a whopping 355hp and 332 lb.-ft. of torque. The 7-speed transmission and AWD system have been adapted by AMG to deliver a go-cart like drive that is so reassuring and potent that it makes the driver look and feel fantastic. Cornering is effortless and the bigger wheels and lowered suspension give great feedback but it is not jarring.

VerdictMercedes Benz is enabling more people to access its brand with smaller less expensive vehicles. The new GLA 250 and GLA 45 AMG are certainly very attractive, powerful and fun vehicles to drive.

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To catch the attention of fellow commuters, the 500C comes with the option of 3 canvas top colours and 14 different exterior hues.

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One of the most recognizable vehi-cles on the road is the VW Beetle. And its convertible version offers a very similar silhouette as its coupe sibling, thus helping it easily be spotted.

The latest generation of Ger-man convertible is better than ever. Boasting more trunk room (now

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Without the sound of the piano, you would’ve thought

Brian Li was just one of the many teenagers in Rich-mond who play the instru-ment.

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The 15-year-old from Hugh McRoberts Secondary will be performing the fi rst movement of Sergei Rachmaninoff ’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor tomor-row, March 8, at the Richmond Music School’s annual Concerto Concert, which begins at 7 p.m. and features some of Richmond’s top young classical musicians.

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Last year, the pianist won Richmond Music School’s Senior Scholarship Competition.

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Andrew Hung photoBrian Li’s deep interpretation of music is well beyond most musicians his age. He’ll be performing tomorrow at the Richmond Music School Recital Hall’s Concerto Concert, which begins at 7 p.m.

Gifted young pianist’s genuine interest in music shows


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From Page 17“Some kids just play

the notes. Loud here, soft here, but it doesn’t mean anything. But Brian has a good intuition for music.”

As Li plays the Rach-maninoff piece for Rolston at a lesson two weeks away from the concert, it’s clear that he understands the charac-ter of the concerto, and has the skills to back up this intuition.

Although he isn’t large for his age, the pianist plays with great power, combined with fl uidity and gracefulness—some-thing diffi cult to achieve considering the speed at which some parts of the concerto are played at.

Li isn’t only a “naturally gifted student,” as Rolston calls him. He is diligent, and works hard to de-velop his talents.

Despite a busy schedule, with school assignments, prepara-tion for SAT exams, and sports, a large portion of his day is dedicated to training, which begins immediately after arriving home from school. Before exams, performances, or competitions, he

practises for four hours everyday.

But for the pianist, the many hours of shaping music has never been stressful or demand-ing—even when he was younger—nor was he ever pushed by his family to pursue music.

“I fi nd practising very enjoyable and relaxing. I get to be creative with the music. It’s not like math or science, where it’s controlled and you have to follow a set of rules, and you can’t do as much as you want with it. With music, you can just do whatever you want,” said Li.

Even with the intense training, Li keeps piano and music fun, partly because he also plays a variety of other genres, including popular music and jazz.

“I spend about half the time playing what I want, instead of playing what I’m supposed to be practising over and over again,” he says with a laugh.

Perhaps the driving force behind his success has been his passion in all areas of music—not

just the repertoire he is preparing for.

“What sets Brian apart is his genuine interest in music. He is very enthusi-astic about all aspects of music,” Rolston says. “He is interested in what other people are playing, every composer, various styles, and experimenting on other instruments.”

From the beginning, Li’s passion appears to have been self-driven.

When asked what drew him to the piano, he says that his inspiration wasn’t an acclaimed virtuoso or musician.

“I don’t know...the idea of how pressing the key could make a sound just fascinated me.”

Li’s musical talents ex-tend from the piano. He also plays the cello and the saxophone, and is a member of the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra.

And in each of these instruments, Li fi nds ways to portray vivid emotions through music.

“In music, there are mul-tiple areas where you can express yourself. Even as an accompanist, you have to be expressive with your playing. It’s about making

everyone (on stage) look good,” he says.

On March 8, Li, who hopes to become a conductor and composer, will have a chance to make his case when he plays Rachmaninoff ’s Piano Concerto No. 2. The piece has been called by some the greatest piano concerto in the repertoire, and its fi rst movement is incredibly diffi cult, with both sections of high virtuosity and meditative-ness.

Tickets to Saturday’s performance is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students, and free for those 12 and under. Richmond Music School Recital Hall is located at 11371 No. 3 Rd. For information, call 604-272-5227.

Music student works hard to develop talent

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You’ve got to give the Devils their due. Richmond’s South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League team has come along way since its debut in the B.C. senior A circuit four seasons ago.

As the Devils prepare to host the senior A provincial championship next week at the Richmond Ice Centre, there’s a consensus among the players that if they play as a team the provincial title can be theirs.

“When we’re all mentally focused to play, we can be one of the best teams in the league,” says rookie coach Tony Cheema.

With two games remaining in their reg-ular-season schedule, the Devils (14-9-2) are in the midst of a battle for third place with North Delta-based TNT (14-7-3). But Cheema believes his team is playing its best hockey right now and is motivated to show it can match up with the best of them—including defending B.C. cham-pion Kamloops Vibe, which has again topped the South Coast league with a 19-2-5 record.

“We know who’s in our path, and a lot of the girls have never won a championship so the desire is there,” says veteran Carly Millman. “But we need to play three full periods every game and stay focused.”

The energetic Cheema has instilled plen-ty of optimism in a young Devils’ team that sports seven new players this season. But the confi dence is justifi ed, says Cheema, because each of the players has worked hard to improve their game.

Even the loss of key players—including goal scorer Nicole Lim and reliable defend-er Natalie Korenic—for the balance of the season has, in a strange way, become a

positive. Both are overseas studying. “We wish we had them, but since we

don’t it’s actually forced the team to come together even more to pick up the slack,” says Cheema. “When you know can’t rely on one or two players, everyone has to step up.”

Cheema is especially pleased with the Devils’ improved play in the off ensive zone, though he says they still tend to overpass at times. But defensively, the team has been solid all season and remains so.

Five women’s teams in all will compete for the provincial title March 13 to 16 at the Richmond Ice Centre (Coliseum rink). The tournament will feature round-robin play

over the fi rst three days of competition fol-lowed by a championship game Sunday morning (March 16) at 11 a.m. The B.C. champion will advance to the Western Shield April 10 to 13 in Red Deer, AB.

The host Devils, Kamloops Vibe, South Fraser TNT and the Dawson Creek Elites have all clinched a berth in the provincial tournament. Dawson Creek is from the Peace Country Female Hockey League, while the other four teams are from the South Coast Female Amateur Hockey League. Either the Delta Jets or Simon Fraser University will be the fi fth team, and the fourth from SCFAHL, looking to qualify for the Western Shield. SFU (6-14-5) has a

one-point lead over the Jets in a battle for the fi nal playoff position from SCFAHL, with each team having one game left to play.

Dawson Creek is currently in second place in the Alberta-based Peace Country league at 8-4-1.

Richmond will open the provincial championship tournament versus either Delta or SFU at 7:30 p.m. March 13. Addi-tional games are March 14 at noon, 2 p.m., 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. (Richmond versus South Fraser); March 15 at 9 a.m. (Richmond vs. Dawson Creek), 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., 6 p.m. (Richmond versus Kamloops) and 8 p.m.; and March 16 at 11 a.m.

Play begins Thursday at Richmond Ice Centre

Don Fennell photoRichmond Devils hope they’ll have plenty to celebrate at next week’s provincial female hockey championship.


NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT

By Kerry Vital

Buying a home, especially if it’s for the fi rst time, can be an extremely stressful experience. Th ere are many decisions that need to be made, and roadblocks can easily appear.

Th e Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association is aiming to help fi rst-time home buyers with their 20th Annual Seminar for First-Time Home Buyers.

Taking place on March 11 at the Bell Performing Arts

Centre in Surrey, this year’s event aims to demystify the buying process.

“With interest rates still incredibly low and builders off ering many new-home product choices, this is a great time for fi rst-time buyers to consider taking that critical fi rst step onto the property ladder,” says GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit. “Real estate continues to be a hot topic in Metro Vancouver, and (the) GVHBA is at the forefront of connecting the residential construction industry with consumers. Seminar attendance is

expected to be as many, or greater than, the 750 people who attending last year’s event.”

Among the speakers this year are Robyn Adamache, senior market analyst at the Canada Mortgage & Housing Corp., Bill Macklem, president of Dominion Macklem Mortgages and Sandra Wyant, president-elect of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, among many others. Th e topics will include legal considerations, mortgages and warranties, along with several others.

“Th is is a one-stop information shop for fi rst-time home buyers, so anyone considering buying a home should come to this free seminar,” says de Wit.

Th e exhibit area featuring new-home builders and home-related products and services will be open between 6 and 7 p.m., while the seminar will take place between 7 and 9 p.m.

Th e seminar is free, though attendees are asked to bring a food item for the Surrey Food Bank.

Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288.

GVHBA taking the stress out of buying a new home

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Bluetree Homes is rising to the top with Citadel Heights, its popular single-family community in Port Coquitlam that off ers not only beautiful, move-in ready homes but an established mature neighbourhood and convenient access to the rest of the

Lower Mainland as well. Bluetree comes from noted builder ParkLane Homes with a well-established reputation for building quality, and this tradition continues at Citadel Heights.

“Citadel is quite a hidden gem,” says sales manager Dana de Boer. “Homeowners get views of the Fraser River and Mount Baker, and that view factor has been a huge draw.”

Over 50 per cent of the 29 homes at Citadel Heights have already been sold.

Part of the appeal is the spacious four- and fi ve-bedroom fl oorplans, ranging from 2,800 to 3,577 square feet.

“All of our homes include a fully fi nished basement, which is something that people enjoy,” says de Boer. “You can choose a fully contained suite for in-laws, returning children

or simply as a mortgage helper.”Th ere’s plenty of curb appeal at Citadel

Heights due to the Craft sman-style architecture and gorgeous landscaping. Every home has its own private yard as well as a spacious front porch, deck and patio.

Engineered hardwood is included throughout the main fl oor, with lush carpeting on the upper fl oor. A gas fi replace in the living room with its contemporary quartz composite stone surround and custom-designed mantel is sure to be a showpiece, or just the perfect place to relax. Th ree diff erent designer colour schemes are available, giving you a chance to personalize your home to suit your tastes.

Th e kitchen holds everything an aspiring chef needs, from stainless-steel appliances to

shaker-style cabinetry to quartz composite stone countertops and a kitchen island. A ceramic tile backsplash complements the countertops.

Th e spa-inspired bathrooms feature hand-set porcelain tile fl ooring and quartz composite stone countertops. Th e ensuite holds an acrylic tub and shower with decorative ceramic and glass accent tile, while the main bath features an acrylic alcove tub with ceramic tile surround. Th e cabinetry depends on the colour scheme chosen for the home, with a choice of either contemporary fl at-panel or elegant shaker-style.

Th e location is also a big draw. Citadel Heights is perfectly situated, with shopping, dining, transit, schools and recreation very close by. You’ll also have easy access to the rest of the Lower Mainland via Lougheed Highway or Highway 1, giving you the best of both worlds: a quiet neighbourhood within easy reach of every amenity you can imagine.

“It’s very convenient for commuters,” says de Boer. “Or really, for anyone who needs to go places.”

A large variety of fl oorplans are still available, starting at $789,900. For more information, check out www.bluetreehomes.ca/citadel, call 604-468-2169 or visit the sales centre at 2195 Nova Scotia Ave., Port Coquitlam, open daily (except Friday) between noon and 5 p.m.

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Heritage Classic contest winners off to provincial championshipby Don FennellSports Editor

It’s been a successful sea-son for one of the winning teams in the recent Black Press NHL Heritage Classic contest—and it’s not over yet.

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Richmond Colt faithful are put-ting their collective support be-hind the school’s Grade 9 boys’ basketball team during this weekend’s provincial champion-ship at Kitsilano Secondary.

The juvenile squad is the last of the three Richmond High teams this season to make it to district

playdowns still standing, after the seniors were eliminated at last week’s Lower Mainland 4A championship.

The Grade 9s outscored city ri-val Steveston-London Sharks to win the district title, and having also captured the same honour as Grade 8s there is plenty of op-timism. But coach Albert Chang remains humbled by the Colts’ success.

“Not even myself could describe what I felt at the time of the victo-ry (over Steveston-London), but at the end of the night I was able to reflect and embrace the suc-cess of our program,” he said. “We had all of our basketball teams on the boys’ side making it out of our city tournaments—maybe the first time since the new gym was built—and the Bantam team even captured a city banner along the way. Such success is embarked by the special individuals who put their time in this program, especially when you have the experience of the coaches on

our senior team like Les Brown and Jason Birring as well as Jared Hulme and Brandon Harbour on the Bantam team, you are due for success simply with the character that they bring to our kids.”

Chang said defending B.C. champion Kitsilano has again put together a strong team, but after their play in the districts the Colts also see themselves poised to make a good bid for provin-cial honours. The Colts are led by skilled and hard-working guard Jonathan Mikhlin. In the three games in the district tournament, Mikhlin had an amazing average

of 35.3 points, 10 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 4.3 steals—includ-ing two 40-point games. One of those was against Handsworth Royals in the final, during which he produced a monstrous dou-ble-double of 43 points and 18 rebounds.

“(Mikhlin) leads a very special group of kids who play for one another and give their absolute best effort every single game, and in order for us to achieve suc-cess in the provincials we must continue to do so as many other teams there are extremely tough and talented,” said Chang.

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Richmond keys Langara’s successMVP Brodie Greig leads men’s hoop team to B.C. college title and berth in nationalsby Don FennellSports Editor

Langara Falcons have some unfinished busi-ness to take care of next

week at the national collegiate men’s basketball champion-ship March 13 to 15 in Squa-mish. But in the meantime, the No. 1-ranked team in the country will continue to enjoy their second straight provin-cial title.

Bronze medalists at last year’s Cana-dian championship, the Falcons topped defending Canadian champion Vancou-ver Island University Mariners 90-84 in the B.C. title game Saturday, with point guard Brodie Greig again leading the way.

One of four high school grads from Richmond on the Falcons—broth-ers Jamie and Matt Madewan from R.C. Palmer and Elliot Mason from J.N. Burnett being the others—Greig, who played for coach Phil Ens at R.A. McMath, engineered an impressive 33-point effort against the Mariners that also featured eight rebounds and five assists.

Mason had 19 points, with five boards and three dishes.

The Falcons were forced to over-come a halftime and late third-quarter deficit against the Mariners, who were up by six points with eight minutes to play. A fade away jump shot and a three-pointer by Mason cut the deficit to a point and then following a Mariner three Greig made back-to-back buckets and two free throws to give Lan-gara its first lead of the second half.

“It was an impressive run in a short time span but that is what

we have been doing all year long,” said Langara coach Paul Eberhardt, who is also the bench boss of R.C. Palmer Griffins, competing this week at the B.C. 2A high school boys championships in Langley.

PacWest Conference player of the year for the second consecutive season, Greig, in his final season at Langara, said “it’s been a lot of fun” and he hopes to cap his college career with a national title.

“It’s been cool to be able to contribute to the team, but I’ve got to say my success has had a lot to

do with my coach (Eberhardt) and my teammates,” he said. “The system we play gives me a lot of freedom to kind of coach from the floor.”

Greig isn’t sure what his future in basketball holds, but he’ll consider any opportunities that may come his way.

“Brodie has really come into his own as a player the last two years,” said Eberhardt. “After last year’s All-Canadian ac-complishment, Brodie improved in every statistical category this year as he averaged over 10 assists a game to lead the PacWest and he also was fifth in rebounding at 7.53 a game and seventh in scoring at 16.63 a game. He has had seven triple-doubles this season.”

Continued Eberhardt: “Brodie is the kind of player that everybody wants to play with because he makes everybody better. When I first came to Langara (last season) the first question many of the re-turning players asked me; ‘Is Brodie coming back?’ If he was coming back they all wanted to return to play with him.

“Brodie has also grown as a vo-cal team leader this season,” said Eberhardt.

A familiar sight at Langara College men’s basketball games, Richmond’s Brodie Greig lays down another two points against the defending national champion Vancouver Island University Mariners.

“Brodie has really come into his own

as a player the last two years. After last year’s All-Canadian

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83 CHILDCARE AVAILABLERPC Childcare Fall/Summer regis-tration is on now for Daycare, Pre-school and Out-of-School Care. We do pick-up/drop-off for school age children to Anderson, Cook, De-beck, Garden City, General Currie and St. Paul’s. Spaces limited. For more info:rpcchildcare.blogspot.com604-278-3264.

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

A Great JanitorialFranchise Opportunity• Annual Starting Revenue of

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• Financing Available• Ongoing Support

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

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115 EDUCATION


114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

DRIVERS WANTEDAZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 w/ Airbrake

• Guaranteed 40hr. WorkWeek & Overtime

• Paid Travel & Lodging• Meal Allowance

• 4 Weeks Vacation• Excellent Benefi ts Package

Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrake license and have previous commercial driving experience.Apply at:www.sperryrail.com,

careers & then choosethe FastTRACK Application.

130 HELP WANTED


114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS$3500 SIGNING BONUS

Van Kam’s group of companies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experience/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee

benefi ts package.

To join our team of professional drivers, email a detailed resume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:

[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or

Fax: 604-587-9889

Only those of interest will be contacted.

Van Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

130 HELP WANTED


124 FARM WORKERS4 GENERAL FARM LABOURERS F/T, 18 months $13/hr. 40hrs/wk. No education or experience neces-sary. Canwest Farms Ltd. 12671 Blundell Rd. Richmond. Email re-sume: [email protected]

125 FOSTER/SOCIAL CARE

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130 HELP WANTEDCabinetry Employee

Required in Armstrong. Min 10 years experience in

cabinetry, painting & installation.

Fax 250-546-9155


130 HELP WANTED

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

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities

Up To $400 CASH DailyF/T & P/T Outdoors. Spring /

Summer Work. SeekingHonest, Hard Working Staff.

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134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

2 F/T COOK’S HELPERS required at Curry Den Restaurant Inc. in Richmond. 40 hrs/week. $10.50/hr. No exp req’d. Will train. Please fax resume to: 604-259-0650

130 HELP WANTED

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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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138 LABOURERSEXPERIENCED Shingle Packers and general labourers required for reman plant in Dewdney, BC. These are full time positions that re-quire heavy lifting. Apply by fax at 604-826-2379 or email at [email protected]. Call Colin at 604-826-6764 for more information.

139 MEDICAL/DENTAL

OFFICE MANAGER

Dr Savita Dhingra Inc DBA A & A Dental Centre located at 1288 Commercial Drive in Vancouver, BC is hiring Offi ce Manager. Ex-perience for 3 years or more as Offi ce Manager or at some rele-vant position is required. Work is full time and permanent. Other benefi ts will be given. Should be profi cient in English. Should be computer literate.

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142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

ORDER ENTRY/CUSTOMER SERVICE

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156 SALES

PROFESSIONALSALES ASSOCIATESGregg Distributors (B.C.) Ltd.

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160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

• Heavy Duty Diesel Mechanic

- Will accept 3rd & 4th year apprentice with experience.• Trailer Mechanic

• Yard Person- Must have class 5 license &

minimum grade 12.

Positions available immediately for a local

Industrial company!Pension Plan & Extended

Benefi ts IncludedPlease fax resume

604-599-5250

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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236 CLEANING SERVICESBEST HOUSE CLEANERS

Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, licensed. Prof. touch. Supplies incl’s. House & Offi ce.

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242 CONCRETE & PLACING

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

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

269 FENCING

S&S LandscapingCEDAR FENCE INSTALLATION604-275-3158

281 GARDENING

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283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

Gutter & Roof Cleaning since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

283A HANDYPERSONS

MORE THAN HANDYRICHMOND RESIDENTSemi-Retired w/ workshop

• Custom Cabinet Design• Cabinet & Furniture Repair

Small carpentry jobs WELCOME!* Over 40yrs. woodworking exp.*

Daryl 604-817-3028

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTSCOMPLETE Handyman Services. Tile, drywall, carpentry, paint, fl oor-ing. All repairs. Dan 604-761-9717

320 MOVING & STORAGE1PRO MOVING & SHIPPING.

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329 PAINTING & DECORATING

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338 PLUMBING

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338 PLUMBING

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341 PRESSURE WASHING

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353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

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356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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477 PETS

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477 PETSCATS OF ALL DESCRIPTION in

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609 APARTMENT/CONDOSCONDO FOR SALE - 54 Ave & 203 St, Langley. $189,000. 1040 sq ft living space, 2 bed, 2 bath, comput-er nook, large mirrored closets, lin-en storage. W/D. Gas fi re-place/electric heat. Lots of light, no hot sun. Quiet northeast corner. 28-unit building. 604-317-9409 [email protected]

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The Rotary Club of Richmond Sunset recognized seven Richmond community leaders with Paul Harris fellows. From left to right : Club president David Roger, past district governor Hans Doge, Jim Dickson, Penny Taylor, Bill Haddow, Garth Bowen, Arthur Lewis and district governor Garry Shearer. Not in photo are Yannick Simovich and Lindsay Santos-Cox, who were also awarded, but were not able to make the appreciation event.

by Jacqueline LangenContributor

Cambie Secondary is mak-ing the initiative to positively re-focus its anti-bullying awareness strategy, putting a more encouraging spin on the issue.

Rather than focusing on the negative aspects normally associated with bullying and discrimination, “ACT” Pink Day targeted Ac-ceptance within the Commu-nity and a greater Tolerance for others.

“When we use negative lan-guage with anything that we do it often it ends up leading us to focus on the negative. It’s actually in some respect counterproductive to what were really trying to achieve,” said recreational leadership co-ordinator, Paula Stone-Charlton.

Cambie’s Recreational Leadership students have decided to pursue a route of awareness, emphasizing on what is bringing people together rather than setting

them apart.Although Stone-Charlton

says that bullying culture is not frequent at Cambie, she feels that discrimination is regular occurrence in any

environment, “There is an in-stance of all kinds of behavior in every institution, schools, workplaces, homes where people don’t always conduct themselves in a positive

manner.”Held on Pink Shirt Day on

Feb. 26, the main initiatives of “ACT” Pink Day were to make students aware of the eff ects of bullying and encourage

them to take action by rising up collectively against dis-crimination in support other individuals.

“It’s the responsibly of the entire school and the com-munity to support and care for each other as well as treat each other in a positive way,” said Stone-Charlton

Students and staff reac-tions were generally positive about the altered initiative, but Stone-Charlton believes that the hardest part about changing the terminology and people’s perspective is getting the word out there, “We tried to get the word out there so that kids would understand what this actually means and why are we’re using it.”

By accentuating positive encouragement and the types of behavior that stu-dents should demonstrate, Stone-Charlton hopes the new direction of awareness will emphasize how people should be treating one an-other, rather than how they shouldn’t.

Cambie Secondary re-routes anti-bullying approach

‘ACT’ Pink Day targeted Acceptance within the Community and a greater Tolerance for others.


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