Jan. 27, 2011 Richmond Review

Richmond’s Jason Feng proposed to Amy Mak during fake radio contest

by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter

Richmond’s Jason Feng knew if he was going to pro-pose to his girlfriend, he’d have to do it in a big way.

After all, he’d been drag-ging his feet for a couple of months after asking—and getting—her parents’ per-mission, and she’d been nudging him about taking the next logical step in their two-year relationship.

Enter the radio personali-ties from QMFM 103.5.

On Friday morning, listen-ers of the soft rock station heard as DJs Mike Shaeffer and Tara McGuire dialed up Burnaby’s Amy Mak at her of-fi ce and told her she’d been entered to play the Beat the Bank contest.

It was all a ruse, of course, and Feng was hiding out of sight while Mak played the game, and then heard Feng’s touching speech about how much she means to him.

“I’ve known you for more than two years now, and we’ve had such great memo-ries together, from that fi rst coffee at Starbucks to that

fi rst date...to all our movies together and all of our hide-aways and all our vacations together. I’m so happy when I’m with you and I just want to spend the rest of my life with you. There’s nobody else in this world I want to be with. So Amy, will you marry me?”

He then materialized at her desk, got down on one knee, and asked for her hand in marriage.

Feng said Tuesday that his friend knew the producer at QMFM and early last week pitched the idea. In the mat-ter of a few days, it was all set up.

The proposal actually took

place last Thursday morn-ing, and was “made to sound live” as it played over the air on Friday during the morning commute, Feng said.

Mak said she knew some-thing was up after she opened the fi rst vault in the radio contest, and the prize was a coffee with Feng, rath-er than money.

She didn’t get emotional until he made his grand ap-pearance.

Mak, a 41-year-old inte-rior designer, met Feng, a 44-year-old casino fl oor manager at River Rock Ca-sino Resort, via the online dating service PlentyofFish.com.

She’d been a member for some time, and he was en-couraged by a friend to con-sider online dating.

Mak said she was the brave one who took the fi rst step to e-mail Feng for a coffee date at the Starbucks on Bridge-port Road, near the IKEA.

A week or two later, they went for dinner in Downtown Vancouver, and soon after began dating.

Asked about the promise of online dating and her reach-ing out to Feng, Mak said: “It does happen, but I guess you have to leave it in the hands of fate sometimes. Nowa-days, women are brave, what can I say?”

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New mall food court to replace silver screensby Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

Richmond Centre’s silver screens will soon fade to black—forever.

City council approved a devel-opment permit Monday allow-ing the mall to convert its sec-ond-fl oor movie theatres into a new food court, and open up the existing food court space to more retail stores.

The mall is making the reno-vations because Cineplex En-tertainment decided to close its theatres, according to a rep-resentative of the applicant.

At a recent public meeting, some residents expressed concern over a potential change to the mall’s structural height. But planning staff say the mall’s roof height won’t change as a result of the reno-vation.

It’s not clear when the Fa-mous Players Richmond 6 theatres will close. Spokes-person Pat Marshall said Tuesday there are “no plans to close the theatre at this time.” She added: “It is busi-ness as usual.”

The theatre has been part of the mall since 1990. It re-placed the original theatre built in 1968, that was locat-ed south of the old Richmond Square where the parking lot south of Sears currently is.

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Local firm’s isotope race gets $11 million boost

Natural Resources Canada has made an $11 million contribution to support a Richmond fi rm-led effort to commercialize the production of a radioactive isotope frequently used in hospitals.

Advanced Cyclotron Systems, at 7851 Alderbridge Way, is working on a made-in-Canada solution to the fragile supply of the crucial isotope. It is working in col-laboration with several Canadian universities, research centres, hospitals and companies.

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Five-hectare park to give new life to neglected site

by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

A fi ve-hectare public park boasting trails through a botanical garden, community gar-dens and a preserved “heritage” castle will soon be a reality in Shellmont.

On Monday city council endorsed a de-veloper’s park plans for a portion of the former Fantasy Gardens theme park site. Townline Homes will dedicate the land, which is locked in the Agricultural Land Re-serve, to the city as part of a large mixed-use development approved in principle in 2009.

The future park will preserve features of an original botanical garden—including over 800 mature trees, shrubs, pathway and pond system. Community gardens and farm school plots are also included in the plan.

At the No. 5 Road entrance to the park will stand Coeverden Castle, a prominent architectural feature of the long-mothballed theme park. Townline will move the castle north from its current location and convert the building into a daycare for 37 children.

It will be used as a sales centre for the fi rst phase of Townline’s development.

Coun. Harold Steves said the castle is a “heritage building” given that it’s a replica of the Coeverden Castle in the Netherlands, the ancestral home of Captain George Van-couver.

“That castle is quite appropriate because we have a tremendous history of Dutch farm-ers in Richmond. This will commemorate not just the Dutch farmers but the Dutch explorers as well.”

At Monday’s meeting, councillors praised Townline for consulting the Shellmont neigh-bourhood in developing the plan.

“This is the way to engage the community,” said Coun. Derek Dang.

Coun. Ken Johnston said nearby residents are “really looking forward to this develop-ment.”

“This will really add to the area. We really need something like that in the area, and for all of Richmond as well.”

Six multi-storey buildings with 450 resi-

dential units are planned to surround the park in a phased development. Townline also hopes to attract a grocery store and restaurant to the site.

Ketamine shipment destined for Richmond largest police seizure in Canadian historyby Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter

For the third time in less than three months, Mounties have intercepted a massive Richmond-bound quantity of il-legal contraband aboard an ocean freight container, this time a record amount of the date-rape drug ketamine.

Five men in Richmond were arrested in what’s described as the largest seizure in Canadian his-tory of one million doses of the drug, according to investigators.

The shipment from Hong Kong was inter-cepted by Canada Border Services Agency on Dec. 7, 2010 at the Port of Vancouver, and the RCMP’s Federal Drug Enforcement Program was alerted.

The shipment was identifi ed as 402 cartons of coffee mugs, but X-ray images revealed dis-crepancies, prompting a full examination of

the container. Investigators found 318 cartons of coffee mugs and 84 boxes that contained both coffee mugs and vacuum sealed bags holding a white crystalline powder that later was confi rmed as ketamine. A total of 1,000 kilograms of ketamine was seized.

RCMP gathered enough evidence to arrest the fi ve men and obtained search warrants for two locations in Richmond, where they discovered a pill press, binding agents and other materials commonly associated with a synthetic drug lab.

Arrested were: Tak Ming Chan, 53, Yiu Ming Kwok, 58, and Wing Kee Ng, are all Chinese nationals and have been remanded in custody until Feb. 8. All are facing drug importation and possession charges. Also arrested were Hoi Sing Lai, 54, and Hin Cheung Lau, both of Vancouver, who are in custody and charged with drug possession for the purposes of traf-fi cking.

The seizure represents $15 million taken out of the wallets of drug traffi ckers, investigators said. Known on the streets as Special K and Vitamin K, Ketamine Hydrochloride is a legal drug sold as a veterinary sedative or a hospital-grade anesthesia.

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from bodily sensations.In early November, about $100 million dollars

worth of a chemical necessary for the produc-tion of ecstasy, was seized from a farming estate on Gilbert Road dubbed Fraserwinds.

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The chemicals were discovered inside a 20-foot marine contained that arrived last October from Vietnam, and police made a controlled delivery to the Gilbert Road home. Two men and a woman have been arrested, and two other Richmond homes were searched.

At around the same time, border agents in-tercepted a shipment of counterfeit cigarettes also earmarked for Richmond. It was dubbed the largest such seizure in B.C. history, with more than 10 million cigarettes worth nearly $5 million seized.

RCMP Const. Michael McLaughlin said in late December the cigarette seizure illustrates that organized crime is diversifying its activities to wherever it can make money.

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Illustration by Perry + AssociatesAn artist rendering of the ceremonial gardens, which will form a portion of a new city park in Shellmont.

Council still buoyant on boatsTall ships festival gone until 2014, but city planning event anyway


City council sank Tall Ships 2011 with a unanimous vote Monday, but remains buoyant for this year’s on-the-water entertainment.

“It’s going to be a great summer, and it’s going to be a really great community event,” said Coun. Linda Barnes.

Dubbed “Summer of Sails,” the city will host up to fi ve classically-masted vessels in Steveston June 3 to 7. Others are expected to fl oat on the river in subsequent summer months leading up to the city’s reinstated Maritime Festival in August.

City staff are planning to brand the ship visits—and other existing summer activities in Steveston, such as the Sockeye Spin and Salmon Stomp—under a single banner in an effort to draw more visitors to the fi shing village.

“I’m quite happy it’s evolved the way it is,” said Coun. Harold Steves. “Personally I prefer a more community oriented event anyway.”

Community leaders in Steveston also appear to be on board. Jim Kojima, a member of three non-profi t groups in the village, said there are already plans to extend the hours of the Steveston Farmers and Artisans Market to coincide with ship visits. A barbecue is also being planned.

Kojima told council community groups plan to keep the celebrations going in the lead-up to the city’s new tall ships date—sometime in 2014.

“We offer our services, whether it’s to serve on committees or supply volunteers or do events or do whatever is asked of us leading to 2014,” Kojima said of the eight non-profi t groups in Steveston. “We will be available.”

City council decided to scrap its drive to host a tall ships event this year based on lack of sponsorship and the inability to attract Class A vessels—the largest of the classically-masted vessels.

Mike Redpath, a city staffer working on bringing the American Sail Training Association’s Tall Ships event here, said Richmond had more and more diffi culty attracting the Class A ships—stationed in the east and Europe—as ports along the Pacifi c Coast began to cancel their tall ships events in the wake of a faltering economy.

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Homeowners will pay an average of $40 in new property taxes this year after city council unanimously approved a budget Monday that some councillors characterized as “reasonable.”

“(It’s) extremely reasonable,” said Coun. Ken Johnston. “We scrutinized it pretty good this year.”

Council decided against adding any new significant expenses to the city’s operating budget, landing on a 2.95 per cent hike in property taxes for 2011.

“It’s a pretty bare-bones budget at 2.95 per cent,” said Coun. Greg Halsey-Brandt.

With utility bills expected next week—homeowners face increases of up to $130 due in large part to regional wa-ter and sewer fee increases—Halsey-Brandt said “at least we can give tax-payers a bit of a break on their property taxes this year.”

The city’s operating costs jumped this year largely due to wage and benefi t increases as per its contract with union-ized workers. But fi nance staff managed to divert some surplus funds to offset a higher tax hike.

On Monday council added a few nomi-nal items to the budget: $10,000 each in additional funding to the Richmond Centre for Disability and the Richmond Therapeutic Equestrian Society.

City settles on 2.95 per cent tax hike

B&Bs can now have more people but must have business licences

City council approved Monday a series of bylaw amendments changing the licensing and regulatory requirements of bed and breakfasts.

The changes allow B&Bs in single-family areas to accommodate up to six guests in three bedrooms—an increase from the current two-room, two-guest limit.

Operators will also need business licences, which were not required previously.

To respect neighbours, under the new bylaws B&B operators will have to adhere to strict regulations in regards to landscaping, privacy, parking, traffi c control and noise restrictions effective Sept. 30.

B&B owners who violate the new rules could face fi nes of $250 for each infraction.


Gateway Theatre stands to lose $100,000 in grants from senior government next year.

Artistic and executive director Simon Johnston told city council Monday night the theatre hasn’t decided what it will do.

“That’s what the board is working hard on right now,” he said.

Johnston, appearing

before council to present Gateway’s annual report, said the theatre relies on the cash for its programs and services.

The B.C. government slashed arts grants in 2009, forcing choirs to fold, festivals to be can-celled and programs to be scaled back or cut. Some organizations were spared from the imme-diate impact due to a three-year funding com-mitment, but the clock is now ticking for groups like Gateway Theatre.

Johnston said Gateway could be forced into more partnerships with other theatre companies and fi nd touring shows to save on the cost of developing its own productions.

“But that’s a loss to us and to our people who’ve supported our organiza-tion…” he said.

Another possibility is raising ticket prices, some of which are al-ready “inching toward that $50 threshold,” Johnston said.

G ateway Theatre mounts four produc-tions on its Main Stage each year, along with two annual shows in the the-atre’s Studio B. The aver-age age of its audience members is 55, Johnston said.

The theatre also invests in play development and offers theatre instruction through its Gateway Academy, which holds a wait-list for students.

Coun. Greg Halsey-Brandt said there is hope on the horizon, as some B.C. Liberal leadership candidates have prom-ised to restore arts grant funding.

“At least there is a light at the end of the tunnel, depending on who’s suc-cessful.”


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Diana Wong photoRed Letters, an original Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre production high-lighting the strife of Chinese immigrants during the head tax and Chinese Ex-clusion Act periods, was Gateway’s most recent play.

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A Richmond restaurateur was fined $18,402 in Robson Square Provincial Court and received six months probation after he pled guilty to one count of income tax evasion and one count of Goods and Services Tax evasion.

Kun Lung Wong was investigated by the Canada Revenue Agency, which found that between Sep-tember 2005 and August 2007, he under-reported cash sales from 28 banquets at his restaurant, Imperial Chinese Seafood Restaurant, located in Vancouver.

The investigation determined that $126,135 in sales vanished from Imperial's records, resulting in the evasion of more than $16,500 in federal income tax and nearly $8,000 in GST.

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Olympic torchbearers wanted for Winterfest

The City of Richmond is planning to salute torchbearers who participated in the Olympic Torch Relay in 2010.

Planned is a special torchbearer procession and recognition ceremony at the Richmond Olympic Oval on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. The event will coincide with the city’s Winterfest Weekend.

Seventy people carried the fl ame in Richmond, and all are welcome to the ceremony. Also welcome are any Richmond residents who carried the fl ame elsewhere in Canada. Torchbearers are encouraged to contact organizers at [email protected] or 604-238-8430.

Learn to prune fruit trees Join Dr. Kent Mullinex, an expert pomologist, for a

hands-on workshop on pruning on Jan. 29 at Terra Nova Sharing Farm.

Participants will meet at the Red Barn in Terra Nova for an indoor lesson on fruit tree growth and how to maximize growth through pruning.

The workshop runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 29. Please bring pruning equipment (if you have some) and dress for the weather.

The workshop costs $30. Terra Nova Sharing Farm is at 2631 Westminster Hwy.

To register, call Arzeena Hamir at 604-727-9728 or [email protected].

Inter-faith understandingRichmond Multicultural Concerns Society is

holding a pair of events over the next two weeks to promote intercultural harmony and break down barriers between different faith groups.

On Sunday, Jan. 30, from 2 to 5 p.m., the Vedic Cultural Centre, 8200 No. 5 Rd., will be the site of the Building Bridges of Understanding gathering.

Locals are invited to learn about our community’s different faiths and to share their personal stories. The event will be facilitated using interactive the-atre and dialogue. Free snacks will be provided.

Local community activist and event organizer Balwant Sanghera said this weekend’s event is part of an on-going project sponsored by the society and in cooperation with Embrace BC and a number of local partners.

“The main objective is to promote intercultural harmony in the community,” he said. “Here, diver-sity is not only respected but also appreciated.”

A guided tour of the International Buddhist Temple, 9160 Steveston Hwy., will take place on Saturday, Feb. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Participants will receive a tour of the Steveston Highway facility, and will get to see a prayer ses-sion and participate in a discussion of the Buddhist faith. A complimentary lunch will be served.

For more information about these events, e-mail [email protected].


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Quake drill offers reason to drop, cover and hold on

Drop, cover and hold on. That was the message delivered Wednesday as thou-sands of workplaces, schools and other

institutions participated in the Great British Columbia ShakeOut yesterday.

The 10 a.m. earthquake drill was said to be the larg-est mass drill ever in Canada. It offered a chance for us to practise how to protect ourselves during earth-quakes and learn what to do—and what not to do.

It also offered us all a chance to potentially save a life.

And there was no better day to do it than Wednes-day, which marked the 311th anniversary of the largest quake to ever hit BC. In 1700, a magnitude-9 earth-quake rocked BC. And given how prone the Pacific Coast is to earthquakes, it isn’t likely the last major quake here.

Many of us can remember 2001, when an earthquake hit Washington State, causing damage in Seattle and setting off tremors that could be felt here.

The threat of a major quake in Richmond is real, and we must all be better prepared. Beyond practising the basics of drop (to the ground), take cover (under a desk or table) and hold on, we should identify known hazards at our workplaces and homes. Unstable book-cases, poorly placed shelves and unsecured fixtures are easy to spot and simple enough to fix.

If your workplace, school or other institution didn’t participate in Wednesday’s drill—an estimated 400,000 people did—shakeoutbc.ca offers plenty of resources providing guidance on implementing a basic or advanced drill.

If the threat of another magnitude-9 earthquake isn’t enough reason to be prepared, saving a life—your own—should be.

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Thanks Linda for your leadership!Editor:

In the midst of the Christmas rush, a very signifi cant event occurred that has passed relatively unremarked until now.

For the last seven years, the Richmond Board of Education has been chaired by Linda McPhail. At the December meeting of the board, trustee McPhail declined to stand for re-election as chairperson and the board is now chaired by trustee Donna Sargent.

The Richmond District Parents Associa-tion would like to thank trustee McPhail for her dedication and continued service to our school district as chairperson of our Board of Education. The last seven years have included many challenges to our school district. We’ve had to take a hard look at our core beliefs and close facilities when our fi nances required that we prudently do so to maintain our high level of service to our children. Trustees, with Linda chairing their deliberations, has made the tough decisions so that we now stand on a fi rmer fi nancial footing.

Linda has worked tirelessly with all of her stakeholders, staff, and fellow trustees to steer us on our current path to excellence. Richmond has an enviable reputation amongst B.C.’s school districts and the Richmond District Parents Asso-ciation thanks Linda for her stewardship.

As the last of many parents association presidents to work with her, it is my hon-our to thank Linda for her years of service as chair and wish her well in all her future endeavours. Thanks very much Linda for all your hard work over the years!

Dr. Eric YungPresident,

Richmond District Parents Association

Remembering a fallen police officerEditor:

Someone killed a cop in Toronto two weeks ago. He was a man with a wife and

kids, just like the rest of us. He likely had a mortgage, was strug-

gling with the post-Christmas credit card bill and was trying to save money for his kids’ education, just like the rest of us.

But he was not like the rest of us. Some-thing made him go where the rest of us would not. Something made him stand up to the kind of people we only read about. Something made him step up to the face of danger so that we would not have to face it.

You know you can complain about cops and you can even name-call them to their face when they give you a ticket, but when you call for help they come, always. Not only that they will go places and face dangers that we only see on TV.

At the end of the day when they take off their uniforms they go home to the same loves and problems that we do. Their spouses wait for them and their kids ask them to read to them. After putting the kids to bed they will open the mail, pay the bills and dream of vacations in warm places, just like the rest of us.

These men and women make deci-sions in dark alleys in seconds; the rest of us will talk for weeks about what they should have done or what we would do.

Someone killed a cop in Toronto last week. He was a husband, a father and a son, and a man who swore to protect us.

Scott StewartRichmond

How about some advice for motorists?Editor:

I was glad to see road safety for cyclists as front page news, until I read the article “Not all intersections equal for cyclists” (Jan. 22).

Your “analysis” of ICBC data went no further than reporting counts. Please don’t treat road safety for the most vul-nerable as nothing more than the score of a game. Your readership deserves report-ing that is balanced and insightful.

That said, I was astonished that one of your strategies for improving cyclist safety was going after children who

cycle out of driveways. (Editor’s note: It’s ICBC’s strategy, not ours.) Instead, why not advise motorists to be extra careful and slow down when driving through neighbourhoods where children might be present?

You portray the other crashes as being attributable to cyclists for not being vis-ible, not wearing helmets, not stopping and looking both ways at intersections and not riding defensively. There is some valuable advice here, but how exactly does wearing a helmet prevent a cyclist from being hit by a car?

Do you have any advice for motorists to help reduce crashes? How about not talking on the phone or engaging in other forms of social networking, fi ddling with stereos or enjoying a nice beverage while driving. Motorists were involved in these crashes, they bear some responsibility.

Larry PamerSteveston

Food bank says thanksEditor:

The Richmond Food Bank Society would like to thank everyone who donated food and money over the past year. We couldn’t have provided suffi cient food for families in need without you.

Thanks to our community’s support, almost 500 households in Richmond—a 60 per cent increase over two years—are provided with nutritious food weekly. This overwhelming generosity came at a time when many businesses and individuals are still feeling the effects of the recession. It is heartwarming that while many donors are struggling and there are many other worthy causes to support, our community rallied to help families and individuals whose incomes can’t be stretched to cover the basic costs of housing and food. With your continued support, no one in Richmond needs to go hungry. Thank you for your generous and valuable help to neighbours in need.Margaret Hewlett, Executive Director

Richmond Food Bank Society


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Does the public want a tall ships replacement festival?Editor:

Before Richmond commits to a three-month-long maritime festival to replace the tall ships’ fiasco, it should advise Richmond residents of the impacts of the proposed event and determine whether there is public support for it.

From my perspective, if the elongated festival means that Garry Point Park will be inaccessible to local people on summer weekends, musical events will be cancelled at the Britannia Shipyards, or concrete piers will be installed at the mouth of the Fraser River, I vote against holding it. And if there is an option for the city to return the materials it purchased to build new floats, then that’s what it should do.

Hopefully, the city will learn something from the mess it now finds itself in. Trying to stage a major festival with virtually no time to plan or organize it, in a period of economic downturn, after an Olympics where sponsors were hard to attract, never made sense, and making commitments that put millions of taxpayer dollars at risk was simply wrong. The truth is that, given all of the factors it could control, the city should never have considered bidding for a Tall Ships Festival in 2011.

Terry DavisRichmond

Editor:I thought I was through reacting to

anything by or about Joe Peschisolido, but his attempt to revise history “Why Joe Peschisolido is a Liberal” (Letters, Jan. 22) cannot be left unchallenged.

As well as having worked for him in the 2000 campaign, post election I hosted several private luncheons at Quilchena Golf Club where various community business people attended to meet him and to provide input he claimed to value. Blindsided by his defection to the Liberals, I still get ribbed about having been taken in by his duplicity.

Jumpin’ Joe makes it sound like he was orphaned due to the demise of the Alliance, and had to change parties. Nothing is further from the truth; he made his deal with Jean Chretien secretly and ran away long before the

Alliance and Progressive Conservatives merged to become the Conservative Party.

His contempt for all of us who elected him as an Alliance member reveals him for the opportunist he is.

He also refers to his “term ending in 2004” as if he’d only been elected for four years; more revisionism as what happened is the Liberals rejected him as their candidate even though he was the incumbent! Why he tries to drag Alice Wong into this debate is puzzling, as she simply became a member of the Conservative Party as did most Alliance members in 2003. No turncoats there!

At any rate, I’m glad to hear Joe is so gainfully employed as he’ll still need work after the next election.

Gord TurnerRichmond

Record year for Xmas FundEditor:

It is with warm thanks that I write to the community of Richmond, on behalf of more than 2,200 people registered with the Richmond Christmas Fund this season. This year was a record year for donations (more than $122,000 raised) and a record year for the number of people served by the Richmond Christmas Fund.

This season, hundreds of seniors knew that someone cared when they received fresh groceries and a small Christmas gift. More than 870 families were able to enjoy a festive meal together and 700 school-aged youngsters returned to school with a marvelous story to share about their holiday celebrations.

The community of Richmond provided all this, and more. Support for the Richmond Christmas Fund came from business leaders, kindergarten classes and all that is in between. On behalf of those we serve, thank you for making dreams and holiday wishes come true.

Elizabeth SpechtExecutive Director

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Editor:Re: “Joe Peschisolido on why he is

a Liberal,” Letters, Jan. 20.In the above article Mr. Peschi-

solido asserted, “Ms. Wong left the Canadian Alliance Party to join the Conservative Party of Canada.”

This is not true. All members

of the Canadian Alliance, includ-ing myself, became members of the Conservative Party of Canada when the merger was completed in December 2003.

Almost two years prior to this merger, in January 2002, Mr. Peschi-solido crossed the fl oor in Parlia-

ment and left the Canadian Alliance to join with the Liberal Party.

His assertion that I left the Ca-nadian Alliance is not only a weak attempt to justify his actions, but is a deliberate misleading of your readers.

Alice Wong, Richmond MP

No Joe, MP didn’t leave Canadian Alliance PartyWhy Joe jumped

Cyclists should have safer bridge accessEditor:

The article “Not all intersections equal for cyclists” (Jan. 22) puts No. 2 Road and Westminster Highway in the spotlight.

This very busy multi-lane intersection is at the foremost access point for road users to Vancouver via the No. 2 Road Bridge from west Richmond. Cyclists can do a lot for their own safety in traffi c; however, the city planners across the river in Vancouver have recognized that in highly congested areas, it is necessary to separate motor vehicles and cyclists. As a result, dedicated effi cient bike lanes have been built around the busy downtown core.

The No.2 Road Bridge does in fact possess separate bike lanes in both directions, and cyclists travelling south can completely avoid No. 2 and Westminster by turning off before the intersection to join Lynas Lane and link to the Granville Avenue bike paths along quiet residential streets. In contrast, there is no safe northbound access to the bridge for cyclists. There are no bike lanes on Westminster Highway or No. 2 Road, and the Lynas Lane access does not readily connect with the northbound side of the bridge. Access from River Road is not signposted, narrow and poorly lit. A previous paved bike path was obliterated by construction.

The response to this situation could be to take the quieter Dinsmore Bridge. However, despite having a wide shoulder on the approaches to the bridge, there is no northbound bike path on the bridge itself.

I agree that while cyclists can and must do everything to protect themselves, more should be done to make our roads safer for all road users.

Stephen DayRichmond


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Editor:I was pleased to read the guest

editorial “In Canada, we care for the dying” (Jan. 22).

The author didn’t pull any punches and was to the point, but didn’t ask the question that sprung into my mind when the issue fi rst raised its ugly head, that being: what do they do with their “dying” in China?

Canada has an international reputation for welcoming people from all countries, races, religions and cultures. I would like to see

that reputation nurtured, in the hope that more countries will fol-low our example.

It would behoove our immigra-tion offi cials to educate prospec-tive immigrants about our culture and our customs, before they make their application to join us in Canada. We can assure them that we will happily educate ourselves about their customs, but that we have the choice as to which cus-toms and practices we will permit in our country.

Hiding, shaming and discarding

the ill and dying, because of an imported superstition to which we do not subscribe is one such example of where our acceptance and tolerance fi nds a boundary.

We do not stop loving and caring for members of our society just because they are nearing the end of their journey here, and we have no intention of commencing such a practice, no matter what it is called, or whose “cultural taboo” it might offend.

Yvonne HarwoodRichmond

Editor:I was quite taken back after reading the

piece “In Canada, we care for the dying” editorial (Jan. 22). When did one person’s opinion become the voice of an entire community?

Janet Fan voiced her own opinion and although she may be representing more than one person’s thought, it does not mean the entire Asian community or an entire country holds the same beliefs. In fact, just because one person believes that it is a taboo to have “dying people in [her] backyard,” it does not justify the idea of adopting a melting pot.

I am tired of reading about the “dire” consequences of multiculturalism. I was born in Vancouver and have been raised in Richmond for the past 24 years. I am so proud to be part of a community where different racial groups are tolerant of one another’s values and beliefs.

Not only is this article pointing fi ngers at a certain race, the writer is also

portraying the wealthy as being ignorant and simply too rich to care for the dying. I am quite sure there are people out there who live in a so-called poor neighborhood and can care less about the dying.

Growing up in Canada, I know for a fact that in this country, we should always listen to other’s opinions whether we like it or not. The real issue to the construction of a new building for the terminally ill on the UBC grounds is a no-brainer. Ms. Fan’s opinions are simply derived from the fear of change. Therefore, I am sure of one truth only and that is, it is very common for one to be fearful of changes especially when it is in your own backyard.

Should I even get started on the issue about the proposal of expanding the temple on No. 5 Road? Another day I guess…

Christine ChowRichmond

lettersHospice foes don’t represent the entire Asian community

We do not stop caring for people just because they are nearing the end of their journey


ANGLICAN CHURCH OF CANADA

ST. EDWARDS ANGLICAN10111 Bird Road, Richmond V6X 1N4

Phone/Fax: 273-1335Priest-in-charge: Rev. Gord Dominey

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

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

Broadmoor Baptist ChurchA safe place to connect with God and fellow

travellers on your spiritual journey

CHRIST-CENTERED CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Filipino Congregation)COME AND JOIN US

IN OUR CELEBRATION OF REDEMPTION!Worship Service 12:20 p.m.Sunday School 2:00 p.m.

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

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REFORMED CHURCH (RCA)Fujian Evangelical Church

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• 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

BRIGHOUSE UNITED CHURCHan evangelical congregation

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

Sunday, January 30, 201110:00 am Worship

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

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Immanuel Christian Reformed Church

7600 No. 4 Road. Inquiries Rev. David Cheung604-276-8250 [email protected]

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Walmart has raised its ugly head again. Council has kept pretty quiet about this for the last few years and then in the Jan. 15 edition of The Richmond Review we see that “construction of the Walmart on nearby Alderbridge Way has already begun.” Where has this come from?

Also in the same article Malcolm Brodie “hopes that Richmond residents will continue to support longtime local retailers.” What

dreamworld has he been living in? My husband and I have in the

past had road trips across Canada and back three times and twice the United States. One thing they had in common was the conspicuous absence of small retail businesses whenever a Walmart was in the vicinity.

In fact it became a game—if we went through small towns where the main street was dead with shuttered stores we always looked for the Walmart—and we always found one. Along with the store there

always comes massive car parks and of course heavier traffi c—which Richmond certainly doesn’t need.

Richmond has plenty of shopping facilities now—we don’t need any more.

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Editor’s note: Construction may not have been the best word. Some site preparation is taking place on a lot on Alderbridge east of Garden City. Any development is subject to city approval.

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If walls could talk, the plaster in concert halls, movie theatres and cathedrals would have plenty

to say about Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

The prolific 18th century composer of more than 600 works will be honoured Saturday by the Richmond Orchestra with a concert entitled Mozart Masterpieces.

The evening’s featured soloist will be Richmond’s own Lynne Piening, who will play Mozart’s Flute Concerto No. 2 in D—two days after what would be Mozart’s 255th birthday.

Piening grew up in small-town Alberta, beginning piano studies at age six. She was introduced to flute five years later when a large family moved into town and started a community band.

She earned a bachelor of music in flute performance at the University of Toronto and has performed with numerous cham-ber groups throughout the Lower Main-land. To her credit she has also practised her craft with Canadian Chamber Orches-tra in Banff, Symphony Canada in Toron-to, Kenya National Symphony Orchestra and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, among others.

Piening is a longtime flute instructor at Richmond Music School and continues to offer private lessons.

What is it about the flute that attracts you?

“Flute was always first choice, but I still play the piano to accompany my stu-dents. Who isn’t attracted to the flute? It is the instrument closest to the human voice, in the way the sound is created, and is capable of evoking many moods and emotions; light and happy or dark and mysterious.”

You’ve played with various orchestras and ensembles in your career. Tell me about one of your more memorable per-formances.

“One of my most memorable perfor-mances, in a bizarre way, was performing with the Vancouver Symphony Orches-tra when I was nine-and-a-half months pregnant. I had to have a sub flutist on standby in case I went into labour on the Orpheum stage (this had happened only a couple of months previous with a bas-soonist who had to leave for the hospital

during intermission). Needless to say the management was a little concerned, how-ever, everything turned out fine. I was provided with my own little side table to rest my piccolo on as I had no lap, where the instrument normally sits when not in use.”

Saturday’s show is entitled Mozart Masterpieces. What intrigues you about Mozart’s music?

“Mozart’s music is a pleasure to per-form, whether solo or in an orchestra. This particular concerto exhibits both bravura technique as well as a wonder-fully romantic second movement. His music is timeless, both for the musicians and the audience, and you would be hard pressed to find anyone who hasn’t heard and enjoyed his works.”

You’ll be performing Mozart’s Flute Concerto No. 2 in D, which is an adapta-tion of an oboe concerto. How is this piece still fit for a flute?

“Mozart was one of the many compos-ers who wrote music on commission. Dur-ing his brief life, there really were no European flutists of any note, thus no financial reward in composing for the instrument. He wrote only two solo flute concertos, plus the flute and harp con-certo and a short Andante in C major for flute and strings.

“Compared to the volume of work he composed for orchestra, opera, chamber

music, solo piano and strings, his flute compositions are almost non-existent. Mozart did cheat in adapting his oboe concerto for the flute but with a lovely result. He changed the key and added a ton of technical gymnastics, perhaps not possible on the oboe, and it suits the flute very well.”

Flautist Lynne Piening once performed on the Orpheum stage with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra—nine-and-a-half months pregnant.

Making music with Mozart Today marks the 255th anniversary of the prolific composer

Mozart Masterpieces•Saturday Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m.•A concert by Richmond Orchestra,

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•Tickets, $6 to $18, available at Long & McQuade, 6760 No. 3 Rd., or by calling 604-276-2747

“One of my most memorable performances, in a bizarre way, was performing with the Van-couver Symphony Orchestra when I was nine-and-a-half months pregnant...I was pro-vided with my own little side table to rest my piccolo on as I had no lap, where the instru-ment normally sits when not in use.”

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Food is at the centre of the reunion. In fact, an excess of food on the table symbolizes

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Food preparation for the New Year’s Eve family reunion can take weeks to prepare, so dining out has become a popular alternative. Chinese restaurants offer special menus and these days, there’s a choice in style of restaurant: traditional or contemporary.

Jade Seafood Res-taurant (with Chinese Restaurant Award winning chef Tony Luk) on Alexandra Road celebrates the Year of the Rabbit traditionally with six options for din-ner, from a fi ve-course meal with dessert for four people for $168 to a seven-course with ground almond soup and sesame ball for ten people for $738.

“There is no one thing that you must have,” Da-vid Chung tells me when I ask if there’s something symbolic I must order. “If you like chicken, prawns, and beef, then those are the things that you should order.”

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“Chinese people like good sounding names during New Year’s,” David explains. “All the dishes

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Crossing the line: something taken for granted by Americans and Canadians going back and forth across the 49th parallel,

until 9-11-2001. Since then, necessary security concerns would have made it increasingly more complex for the “children of a common mother” to get together, were it not for a research initiative which may now be in jeopardy.

Don Alper is the Director of the Center for Canadian-American Studies, the Border Policy Research Institute, and a Professor of Political Science at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. David Davidson is the Associate Director of the Border Policy Research Institute. They spoke about their efforts, which have had, and continue to have a critical and far-reaching impact in defi ning, living with, and doing business across that line.

The Center for Canadian-American Studies began 40 years ago when a group of faculty members, many of them Canadians and community leaders, believed that they should be teaching “Canada,” particularly in Washington, a place so close to the border.

That led to an academic program; the Center for Canadian American Studies, which comprises;

Curriculum, including an interdisciplinary major and minor in Canadian American Studies;

Outreach, to produce curricula and help train K-12 teachers across America, so they can teach about Canada and Canada-US relations.

Business relations; having expert staff who can speak authoritatively about Canada-US trade issues and facilitating specifi c research on Canada-US trade relations. The establishment of the Ross Distinguished Professorship in Canada-US Business and Economic Relations in 1988 refl ects the fact that it was important to have that kind of expertise on this campus.

“Because 9-11 raised such a huge interest in and about the Canada-US border, there was an interest that the university create some kind of focused institute concerned with issues related to transportation, border infrastructure, security and trade, in this specifi c NW corner of the state,” recalls Alper. “ So we created the Border Policy Research Institute, launched with a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The Institute is very closely related to the Center for Canadian-American Studies, but offi cially separate. .”

Why should a business person in lower mainland BC, be concerned?

“Obviously Canada and the US are each other’s largest trading partners,” says Alper. “Trade relationships are enormously dynamic and will only increase, particularly with the Pacifi c Rim opportunities for both the state and the province.”

“The border is really a potential choke point for the massive amount of goods and services and tourism. If the border isn’t functioning well, there are enormous delays for cargo, and many people won’t travel north or south because they don’t want to deal with hassles and long line-ups at the border. These problems all have severe

economic consequences for both BC and Washington State.”

“Although it’s not an advocacy organization, we’re clearly interested in making the border work more effi ciently. Certainly for business people in Vancouver, the lower mainland, and Washington State, there is a strong interest in having an institute like ours available to do the kind of research we do. I don’t think any other entity is focusing on producing good evidence-based research on border issues and problems related to trade and mobility, to the same level.”

That research provides the knowledge base necessary to deal with these issues at local, state and province, and the federal levels of governments for both countries as well as the private sector right up to the Canadian and US Chambers of Commerce.

David Davidson also added an additional perspective to the impetus for the work being done here.

“We can’t neglect the social interaction and the fabric of the cross border culture that has grown up in this region. People choose for pleasure purposes to cross the border in one direction or the other for church,

clubs, for shopping. Close to 90% of the traffi c across our border is discretionary.” This means that without an effi cient border interaction of this kind is likely to decrease.

“Now, with respect to the research we publish, it’s applicable across the length of the border. We can’t forget that 90% of Canada’s population are borderlands-residents and about 60% of people crossing the border are Canadians.”

“From the get-go, ‘ said Davidson, “our Institute emphasized applied research, directed toward the policy groups which actually manage and make a difference at the border. Our target is federal, provincial, state and local offi cials.. Our research focus has been trying to feed them the data they need to make decisions about how to best manage the border.”

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See Border, on page 18

Crossing the lineThe challenge of maintaining the bridge across the border

Don Alper is the Director of the Center for Canadian-American Studies, the Border

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Chambers of Commerce: Community Leaders in Action

Feb. 21 marks the beginning of Chamber of Commerce Week, an opportunity for Chambers of Commerce across the province

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This value comes in the form of benefi ts and services to stimulate local economies, direct community promotion and support, and engaging in an important multi-level advocacy role which benefi ts the entire province.

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to fi nd out about their residence, Canadian/American, destination, what they were travelling for, how frequently they crossed the border, are they a Nexus member or not, were they in a Nexus lane or not.”

This on-going project has produced a big database that’s called ‘border circulation analysis’, to determine if there are changes needed for the road network near the border to minimize delay. It’s used by both the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the Washington State Department of Transportation to understand how people are using the road network and identify defi ciencies.

“Aside from the road network, this information helps TransLink and the Whatcom County Transportation Authority think about the market for cross border transit services, and even for determining the market for the Cascades Amtrak service. It’s a strong resource for Nexus development, which enjoys very high use in the region. This same study also showed a great big pool of regular cross border travelers that could benefi t from being in Nexus, particularly in the Surrey and the Bellingham regions, and identifi ed an area for greater focus for promoting the program.”

“In 2009”, said Davidson, “we

did the same kind of applied research for the FAST program for trucks, the commercial equivalent of Nexus, at crossings in Lynden and Sumas. We’ve discovered that despite the huge investment in infrastructure by BC and Washington, use of the program in our region is low. Washington State is concerned that they spent $52M building a lane at Pacifi c Highway for trucks to use going to Canada, which currently carries 2% of the traffi c. It’s become a high level topic of discussion between the Premier and the Governor with investigations about what can be done.. That’s where we come in to do the research to show the policy people who’s crossing the border, what they’re carrying, where they’re going to and coming from.”

“Those are examples of what we do. We attend meetings regionally to determine what the issues are that people are wrestling with in border management, and then we fi gure out from those issues what research we can do to provide the data stream and analytical capability to help support resolution of those policy issues. That’s what we’re all about.”

But cuts are impacting educational facilities in Washington and WWU and will impact the program

“If the cuts continue the way they look right now, it could mean that one or the other of these programs would

have to shut down’, says Alper. “I think that would be a disaster, because we are unique in providing a solid educational and research outlet for Canada-US studies right here in a critical cross border region, and we’re geographically and academically positioned to be really good at it. I believe the Border Policy Research Institute offers the only research capability in the region right now to actually look at the kind of topics that David was talking about. No other university has this kind of research capacity, So that could be lost and I think that would be a huge loss to the regional business community that depends so heavily on cross border business and trade.”

“We’ve suffered severe cuts this year, so now it’s a question of what will happen next year and the year after that. The university is still trying to fi gure it all out. The whole budget equation for the State of Washington is really in fl ux right now, so we’re always looking at external dollars to ensure these programs continue. “

“We’re well known and have a certain amount of infl uence in the places where policy is getting made and changed,” said Alper. “That’s important and it’s something that the region’s small and medium sized businesses ought to care about. It’s in their interest that this kind of capability continues to exist.”

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Across Richmond, in a most unlikely location for a Chinese restaurant, is Hakkasan. Nestled in with the industrial buildings on No. 5 Road between Bridgeport and the river, Hakkasan offers contemporary Chinese cuisine. The room itself is small and cozy, with almost a home

dining room atmosphere. Sisters Yvonne and Stephanie Wong, along with their cousin Diane, are the reason Hakkasan won for best service at the Chinese Restaurant Awards.

Stephanie tells me that they believe more in fl avour and taste than symbolism and tradition, so they offer a twist on the old regime. They’ve received good reception to their creations.

“We get a variety of cultures coming in,” says Stephanie. “But we also get the mainland Chi-

nese. They like it because we offer something different than the typical.”

They offer four set menus for New Years, ranging from $68 to $148 per person as well as a special set menu for four for $168 (regular value $338) that includes an appetizer platter, crab shark’s fi n soup, sauteed lobster with sticky corn rice, ancient style Hakka salt baked chicken leg, braised abalone, fi sherman’s catch and dessert.

Hakkasan’s Chinese New Year menu is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 2 and Thursday, Feb. 3. For the rest of the week, the menu is available by pre-ordering.

Superstition, says Stephanie, dictates that the set menus not have eight courses. So they say they have seven courses, plus dessert.

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Winterfest to showcase sport and culture

The annual Winterfest Weekend on Saturday, Feb. 12 and Sunday Feb. 13, promises to be a showcase of sport and culture.

This year’s festival marks the fi rst anniversary since the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, and will feature activi-ties intended to help Richmond residents relive their favourite memories from 12 months ago.

To help make the event that much more special, locals who carried the torch anywhere in Canada, have been invited to participate in a special event.

On Saturday, Feb. 12, from 4 to 6 p.m., the city will be saluting torchbearers during a special procession and recognition ceremony at the Richmond Olympic Oval. Torchbearers are asked to call 604-238-8430, or e-mail [email protected].

Winterfest, which runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Feb. 12, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Feb. 13, will feature main stage entertainment throughout the day, free public skating and ice sport demonstrations, interactive sport activities, special cultural presentations, art displays and sales, children’s activities and more.

“This is a great opportunity for our community to enjoy everything that the oval has to offer,” Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie said. “It’s truly a venue that offers something for everyone. We’ve invited all our community sport and cultural groups to join with us and they’ll be presenting some great family entertainment and fun activities.”

The band Five Alarm Funk, Glee-style entertainment from the Showstoppers and performances by the Jar-dines and Abandon Paris will highlight a wide array of music, dance and other performances.

On Feb. 12, Olympic speed skating medallists Kristina Groves and Denny Morrison will participate in a special Skate with a Champion public skating session on the oval’s two Olympic-sized ice sheets.

Richmond’s own 2010 Olympian, Alexa Loo, and Rich-mond’s John Furlong, the man most responsible for the success of the 2010 Games, are also scheduled to make an appearance.

Admission to Winterfest is free and more information is available at www.richmondwinterfestival.ca.

Here on the Flight Path: Norm Foster’s comedy on stage at Metro Theatre in Marpole. On until Feb. 13. Tickets, $18 to $21, at 604-266-7191.

The Great Bear Rainforest Collection: Artist Daryl Spencer displays work at Richmond City Hall Galleria until Feb. 22. A presentation of Richmond Art Gallery.

Chinese New Year Spectacular: Li Lung Kee and Joe Tai perform, along with Heiman Wong and Queenie Lee on Jan. 28 at 8 p.m., River Rock Show Theatre. Proceeds go to Richmond Hospital Foundation. Tickets, $38 to $118, at ticketmaster.com or 604-280-4444.

Mozart Masterpieces: Richmond Orchestra with flutist Lynne Piening at Richmond Pentecostal Church Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets and info at 604-276-2747 or roca.ca.

Jon Mendle: 11-string archguitarist performs works by Debussy, Weiss, Falckenhagen, Dowland, Kernis, Zamboni and C.P.E. Bach at the World of Music and Arts music school in South Richmond Sunday Jan. 30 at 4 p.m. Tickets, $15 to $20, at the door. Info at 604-261-9380.

Vitas: Russian pop singer comes to River Rock Show Theatre Thursday, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. Tickets, $50 to $85, at ticketmaster.ca or 604-280-4444.

Great Expectations: Gateway Theatre presents a new theatrical adaptation of the classic story beginning Feb. 3. Runs until Feb. 19. Tickets, $24.50 to $43, at gatewaytheatre.com or 604-270-1812.

Bombay Bellywood: Bellydance Superstars pres-ents new show at River Rock Show Theatre Friday, Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets, $39.50 to $49.50 at tick-etmaster.ca or 604-280-4444.

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Swept awayKristy Lewis of the Richmond Curling Club watches a rock at the 2011 Scotties B.C. Women’s Curl-ing Championships at the Cloverdale Curling Club. Lewis lost 7-6 in the play-offs to eventual third place fi nisher, the Roselyn Craig rink of Duncan. Kelly Scott of Kelowna beat Royal City’s Kelley Law 5-3 in the fi nal.Boaz Joseph photo

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Kajaks front and centre at B.C. Athletics Awards

A number of Kajaks Track and Field Club members will be recognized this weekend during the annual B.C. Athletics Awards.

This Saturday night, at the BC Athletics Annual Awards Banquet in the Vancouver Airport Hilton, 5911 Minoru Blvd., a dozen people with local ties will be recog-nized.

Richmond’s Petranella Daviel, Shai Davis, Gwen McFar-lan and Richard Collier will be honoured, along with fel-low Kajaks Asianna Covington, Serena Graf, Samantha Kennedy, Katie Reid, Mike Murray and Yvonne Mensah from Surrey and Duncan’s Joanna Franke-Kuhn.


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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

1 ANNIVERSARIES

Betty & Tony Biro

Congratulations on your 60th Wedding Anniversary!

With love from your children and grandchildren

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTS

ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL SURVIVORS! If you re-ceived the CEP (Common Experi-ence Payment), you may be eligible for further cash compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877-988-1145 now. Free service!

041 PERSONALS

DATING SERVICE. Long-Term/Short-Term Relationships, FREE CALLS. 1-877-297-9883. Ex-change voice messages, voice mailboxes. 1-888-534-6984. Live adult casual conversations-1on1, 1-866-311-9640, Meet on chat-lines. Local Single Ladies.1-877-804-5381. (18+).

42 LOST AND FOUND

LOST iPHONE in black case on Sat Jan. 18th. Pls call 604-270-9585 (Leanne) or 604-551-9580 (Rob)

TRAVEL

74 TIMESHARESELL/RENT YOUR TIMESHARE FOR CASH!!! Our Guaranteed Services will Sell/ Rent Your Unused Timeshare for CASH! Over $95 Million Dollars offered in 2010! www.sellatimeshare.com (800)640-6886

75 TRAVELCOSTA RICA 10 Days from $995. All inclusive Vacation Packages. Free Brochure: Call 1-800-CARA-VAN See all Tours Now: Visit www.Caravan.comSUNNY WINTER Specials. At Florida’s Best Beach-New Smyrna Beach. Stay a week or longer. Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1-800-541-9621.

CHILDREN

BLUEBERRY FIELD CHILDCARE Licensed Group Daycare, 2 loca-tions, 0 to 36 mo. & 36 mo. 5 yrs. old. Call Susan 778-708-1751

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIESBE YOUR OWN BOSS with Great Canadian Dollar Store. New fran-chise opportunities in your area. Call 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or vis-it our website:

www.dollarstores.com today.DON’T MISS this money making opportunity. Learn to operate a mini-offi ce outlet from home. Free on-line training. Work at home. Flexible hours. Great income. www.opportunitycalls.net.

115 EDUCATION


108 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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the 2011 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis, amazing circulation 400,000 copies, year long impact for your business!

Please call Annemarie at 1-800-661-6335 or email

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LAMONTAGNE FUND-RAISING is looking for p/t sales reps in BC. Work from home. Perfect position for a stay-at-home mom/dad. Re-sumes to [email protected], www.lamontagne.ca

109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

SERVICE COORDINATOR Chamco Industries has an im-mediate opening for a Service Coordinator in its Surrey of-fi ce. This individual will be the central point of contact for ser-vice inquires, assist in the in-ternal coordination of techni-cians, and support the administrative duties in the de-partment. If you have a techni-cal/mechanical aptitude and require further details of this posting, refer to www.cham-co.com. Only qualifi ed appli-cants will be contacted.

115 EDUCATION


109 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

QA MANAGERFast paced growing co. in the Fraser Valley requires a QA Manager immediately. Must have experience with; HACCP (a work-ing plan is in place), Food Safety (for multi-line production rooms), managing an active QA Dept., testing products, weekly micros, working w/ 110 employees on a daily basis, and SQF preferred (wiling to train the right person).

Only people w/ QA experience need apply, please send

resume w/ salary requirements to:

[email protected]

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

3 TON VAN DRIVER

Wanted immediately to work F/T for a well established trucking company to make local van deliveries. Class 3 with air preferred. Must have clean drivers abstract. Competitive wages & benefi ts.

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604-888-0477

DRIVERS, 5, needed for long haul, Class 1, Canada - US East Coast. 2 years exp, clean Abstract, email [email protected].

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

115 EDUCATION



Class 1 Highway Drivers & Owner

Operators WantedRegular work, dedicated units, Benefi ts after 3mos. Minimum 2 years mountain experience req.Fax resume & N print abstract to 1-888-778-3563 or E-mail to

[email protected]

CLASS 1 OR 3 DRIVERS Terrifi c career opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects using non-de-structive testing. No Exp. Needed!! Plus Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 weeks vacation and benefi ts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 mos. at a time, Valid D.L. & High School Diploma or GED.

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keyword Driver.DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

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DRIVER (CLASS 5) /WAREHOUSE WORKER

Growing Surrey building products company req. Driver / Warehouse Worker. Heavy lifting involved. Hindi, Punjabi or other second language is an asset. Positive attitude, dedication & willingness to learn rewarded with:

• Advancement Opportunities• Excellent Remuneration

& Benefi ts.

Fax resume:604-513-1194 or e-mail:

[email protected]

115 EDUCATION

BECOME AN EVENT PLANNERwith the IEWP™ online course.Start your own successful business. You’ll receive full-colour texts,DVDs, assignments, and personaltutoring. FREE BROCHURE. 1-800-267-1829.

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Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical place-ments, and some regional class-room delivery. Wages start at $29/hour. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available.

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14901174 5000 Blk Blundell Rd 6214901172 Laurelwood Crt, Langtree Ave 6314901173 Langton Rd 9114901116 Ledway Rd, Linscott Rd, Crt 9114901171 Ludgate Rd, Ludlow Pl, Rd 3714901162 7000 Blk Railway, Cabot Rd, McCallan Rd 12214902160 Cavelier Crt, McLure Ave, Parry St 5914100230 Chatham St, First Ave 2714100246 11000 Blk No 1 Rd 6514901020 2000 Blk River Rd, 2000 Blk Westminster Hwy 4114903089 4000 Blk River Rd (between No 1 Rd and McCallen) 2314903050 5000 and 6000 Blk No 1 Rd 6414903076 5000 Blk Gibbons Dr, small part of Westminster Hwy 3814903072 Forsyth Cres 4914903060 Easterbrook Rd, Murchison Rd, Reeves Rd, Webster Rd 5814903074 McCallan Rd, Tilton Rd 3214903064 Riverdale Dr 5114903071 4000 Blk Westminster Hwy 5914201124 Pugwash Pl, Cavendish Dr 7114201121 Gander Crt, Pl, St Johns Pl 6214201115 Springthorne Cres 5914201084 Springhill Cres, Sprinmont Dr, Springside Pl 7914202062 3000 Blk Williams Rd 7314201085 Springwood Cres, Springmont Gt 3414902054 3000 Blk Granville Ave 7514903051 Gamba Dr, Nicolle Pl, Tucker Ave 6114902122 7000 Blk No 1 Rd, Tyson Pl 6514902123 Lockhart Rd, Beecham Rd, Marrington Rd 8314902052 Moresby Dr 7014202023 9000 Blk No 1 Rd 8714202233 3000 Blk Francis Rd 6614203153 Fairdell Cres 6214201126 Cornerbrook Cres, St Brides Pl, Crt, St Vincents Crt, Pl 6214201133 Hermitage Dr 8914201130 Annapolis Pl, Campobello Pl, Louisburg Pl 5414903077 Richards Dr, Semlin Dr 5414903075 Johnson Ave, Pearkes Dr, Tolmie Ave. 10614100252 Dunavon Pl, Dunclifffe Rd, Dunfell Rd, Dunford Rd 12014202014 Raymond Ave, Rosamond Ave 7414202010 Barmond Ave, Newmond Rd, Oakmond Rd 8114202013 Gormond Rd, Jesmond Ave 6214202012 Trumond Ave, Wellmond Rd 5314202022 Diamond Rd 4414202011 Desmond Ave, Desmond Rd, Earlmond Ave 5614203261 Lancelot Dr, Camlann Crt 6114203260 Lancelot Dr, Gt, Crt 7714202036 Peterson Dr, Gt 7614202033 Waller Dr, Pickering Dr 7114202045 Groat Ave, Geal Rd 4914202041 Mahood Dr 48

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115 EDUCATION

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POWER ENGINEERING, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Now ac-cepting applications for fall study. On-campus boiler labs. Fourth Class Level and Part A of Third Class. Affordable residences. 1-888-999-7882;

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130 HELP WANTED


115 EDUCATION

TOBEI COLLEGE

PCTIA Registered College offers courses for Accounting, E-Busi-ness Technology & Management, Administration, Green Business & Sustainability. Diploma pro-gram. Academic ESL. 230 - 8291 Alexandra Rd, Richmond.

Call 604-284-5030 www.tobeicollege.ca

130 HELP WANTEDABLE TO TRAVEL National Com-pany Hiring Sharp People. Able to Start Today. Transportation & Lodg-ing Furnished. NO EXPERIENCE Necessary. Paid Training. Over 18+ 888-853-8411

AUTOMOTIVE - Riverside Nissan, Courtenay is currently seeking a General Manager, Sales Consultant, Service Ad-visor and a Mechanic to join us in our new facility. Please email your resume to [email protected] SERVICE - process orders, quotations, technical sup-port - Excellent spoken English is mandatory. Tilbury Industrial Park, Delta $12/hr leigh@regalrailing. com F:604-952-4291

FLAGGERS NEEDEDIf not certifi ed, training available for

a fee. Call 604-575-3944HOUSEKEEPER required for 4 days per wk. Noon to 6pm. Light housework. Phone (604)833-2323.JANITORS Req’d. Graveyard shift. Richmond area. Own car. Call be-tween 3pm & 7pm. 604-463-4472


130 HELP WANTED

HEAVY DUTY Mechanics required for busy Coastal logging company on Northern Vancouver Island. Must have extensive mechanical experience, certifi cation an asset. Above industry average (wages), plus excellent benefi t program. Fax or email resume to: 250-956-4888 or lemare@offi ce.ca.

Star Fleet Trucking HIRING! DRIV-ERS, FARMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES needed with 3/4 Ton or 1-Ton pickup trucks to deliver new travel trailers & fi fth wheels from US manufacturers to dealers through-out Canada. Free IRP plate for your truck and low insurance rates! Pref. commercial Lic. or 3 yrs towing exp. Top Pay! Call Craig 1-877-890-4523 www.starfl eettrucking.com


130 HELP WANTED

HOUSEKEEPER (F/T, P/T)

Are required at the new Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites

Riverport, (Richmond.) Send resume to:

[email protected]

Fax 604-241-1840 Phone 604-248-8203

RUSKIN CONSTRUCTION LTD. Pile driving and bridge construction; www.ruskinconstruction.com cur-rently looking for: Professional En-gineers; Engineers in Training; Pro-ject Managers; Site Superintendents; Site Administra-tors; Journeymen/Apprentice Weld-ers; Crane & Equipment Operators; Bridgemen; Pile Drivers; Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics. Per-manent and seasonal work. Com-petitive/Union wages. Fax resume 250-563-2800. Email:

[email protected]

130 HELP WANTED


132 HOME STAY FAMILIESHOST FAMILIES NEEDED. North-ern Youth Abroad is looking for families to host 2 youth from Nuna-vut/NWT, volunteering in your com-munity JULY/AUGUST. www.nya.ca. Call 1-866-212-2307.

133 HOSPITALITY

BUILDING MANAGER/CONCIERGE

We have immediate F/T openings (daytime only) for experienced & enthusiastic Building Managers.You have the experience & knowledge to perform administra-tive duties & co-ordinate activities related to managing buildings. You are knowledgeable about janitorial cleaning routines. You have the ability to communicate with building residents, co-work-ers & the general public in a pleasant and courteous manner and are able to work alone or with others. Five Star Building Maintenance offers attractive wages including comprehensive health & dental benefi ts.

Please email your resume to careers@fi vestarbc.ca or fax

to 604-435-0516.

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

F/T SUSHI Sushi Plus Jap. Rest. in Richmond wants F/T Sushi person; Req - 3-5 yrs. sushi/sashimi. cook-ing exp. with knowledge of food; Salary - $18.75/hr; Responsibility -make sushi/handle sashimi/ensure quality of food, etc.; Apply - Fax: 604-590-1252 or E-mail: [email protected]

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKSSECRETARY, P/T required in East Richmond. Knowledge of Simply Acc’t. $12/hr, 20-30hrs/wk. Call 604-948-0235

160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

Kitchen Cabinet Jobs...

Cabinetmakers & Installers20-20 Kitchen Designers

CAD ProgrammersCNC OperatorsSpray Finishers

Moulder Operators***Needed NOW in local area***

***Stable F/T Employment***WOODTECH International

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173E HEALTH PRODUCTSATTENTION DIABETICS with Medicare. Get a FREE Talking Me-ter and diabetic supplies at NO COST, plus FREE home delivery! Best of all, this meter eliminates painful fi nger pricking! Call 888-449-1321

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

182 FINANCIAL SERVICESDEBT CONSOLIDATION

PROGRAM Helping Canadians repay debts, reduce or eliminate interest, regardless of your credit. Steady Income? You may qualify

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PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

NEED A LOAN - BAD CREDIT?Has your credit prevented you from getting a loan? Buying a home or having your own busi-ness? We can help you get up to 1 million business or mortgage loan and up to 200K personal loan with interest rates starting at 2.9% APR. Bad credit ok.Apply now at:

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

236 CLEANING SERVICESBest House CLEANERS. Trusted & reliable. Filipino owned & operated, lic. Prof. touch. Cleaning supplies prov’d. Daisy 604-727-2955

CAROLINE’S CLEANINGHonest, bonded, Mother & daughter Non-toxic products. 778-233-7712

242 CONCRETE & PLACING

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

* Excavation & Reinforcing* Re-Re Specialists

32 Years Exp. Free Estimates.

Call: Rick (604) 202-5184

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

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER CLEANINGSAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE

604-724-6373GUTTER Cleaning Service, Repairs Free Est, 20 yrs exp, Rain or shine. 7 days/week. Simon 604-230-0627

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTSALL RENOVATIONS suites, kitch-ens, bathrooms, decks, call Gil 604-220-8058, www.makmooreventures.com

COMPLETE HOMERENOVATIONS

Interior / Exterior repairs, kitchens, bathrooms, suites

upgraded. Carpentry, plumbing, electrical & tiling. All work guaranteed! 6 0 4 - 2 0 9 - 8 2 6 5

NEED HELP tweaking your home? Call us. We’ll show you what we do best: Walls. Tiles. Floors. Kitchens. Bathrooms. Closets. freshcoata-paint.ca 778-881-3866NEW & REPAIR. Bath & KItch, fl rs, tiles, moulding, dry-wall, painting, plumbing, wiring. Job guaranteed. WCB ins. Patrick 778-863-7100.

317 MISC SERVICESGET RESULTS! Run a classifi ed. Best value when you want to reach a large circulation.www.communityclassifi eds.ca or 1-866-669-9222.

320 MOVING & STORAGE

AFFORDABLE MOVINGLocal & Long Distance

From $45/Hr1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10 Ton Trucks

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

Residential~Commercial~Pianos

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SPARTAN Moving Ltd. Fast & Reliable. Insured

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

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

A-TECH Services 604-230-3539Running this ad for 7yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $269, 2 coats(Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring &

Maid Services. www.paintspecial.com

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329 PAINTING & DECORATINGMILANO PAINTING. Int./Ext. Prof.Painters. Free Est. Written Guar. Bonded & Insured. 604-551-6510

332 PAVING/SEAL COATINGALLAN Const. & Asphalt. Brick, conc, drainage, found. & membrane repair. 604-618-2304; 820-2187.

338 PLUMBING10% OFF if you Mention this AD!

*Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Lic.gas fi tter. Aman: 778-895-2005

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

MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM

Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

PRECISION 1 Plumbing & Heating. Lic. & Ins. h/w tanks, service, renos. No hst. Rick 604-809-6822

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

#1 Roofi ng Company in BC

All types of Roofi ng Over 35 Years in BusinessCall now & we pay 1/2 the HST

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

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

J.J. ROOFING ~ $ BEST PRICE $New Roofs / Re-Roofs. Repair Specialist. Free Estimates. Ref’s. WCB Insured. Jas @ 604-726-6345

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

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JUNK REMOVAL

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#1 AAA RubbishRemoval

21 Years Serving Rmd.Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

FREE ESTIMATESJoe 604-250-5481

PETS

477 PETSBERNESE Mountain Dog Puppies. Vet checked & ready for good homes.$850.Langley.778-241-5504BERNESE Mountain Dog Pups. Unique blood lines. 99% house trained. Call 604-740-0832 or 604-740-2986.

www.bernerbay.weebly.comBERNESE Mountain X Great Py-renees pups, gorgeous, excellent markings, parents to view, health guar’d, $850. Call (604) 607- 5051Blue Nose Pitbulls, Razor’s Edge/ Gotti bloodlines, Seal blue coats with blue eyes, 1st shots & de-wormed. $1000 Call 778-877-5210CATS GALORE, TLC has for adoption spayed & neutered adult cats. 604-309-5388 / 856-4866

CHINESE SHAR PEI pups. House raised. Well socialized. Vet chek’d., shots. Avail. now. 604-814-0038

CKC Reg. soft coated Wheaton ter-rier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1,000+. Call 604-533-8992ROTTWEILER X PITT BULL pup-pies, 8 weeks, $450 604-857-0413

DREAMING... of a New Career?

Check out bcclassified.comEducation and Career Sections in

the 100’s for information.

- The Richmond Review Thursday, January 27, 2011

PLUMBING

5 MINUTE EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEMPLUMBING SERVICES AT REASONABLE RATES

CALL 604-270-6338

RJ’S PLUMBING& HOME SERVICE

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

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

RENOVATIONS

BILL GILLESPIECONSTRUCTION • RENOVATIONS

HANDYMANNew fence installation • Gates & repair

Roofi ng repairs • Powerwashing • Odd jobs • Renos • Gutters etc.

Painting interior & exterior

STEVESTON HOME SERVICESFree estimates (fully insured)

Call Darryn 604-339-5532

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

HOME SERVICE GUIDE REVIEW the richmond

24/7 HEATING & PLUMBING• Water Heaters • Hot Water Tanks

• Plumbing, Drainage, Gas Plumbing• Fireplaces & Conversion to Gas

• Furnace, Boiler Repairs & Installation604-275-8464 or 778-869-6288

Licensed, Insured, Bonded • Same Day Service

To advertise in the Home Service Guide

Call Rick 604-247-3729

email: [email protected]

PLUMBING & HEATING

604-868-7062 Licensed, Insured & BondedLocal Plumbers

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

HEATING SYSTEM SERVICE SPECIAL

Only $8500. Mention this ad.

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!

LAWN SERVICEA+ LAWN & GARDEN• Fertilization (packages available)

• Hedge trimming & Pruning • Yard clean-up • Pressure washing • Gutters

Fully insured. Free Estimates.

Andy 604-908-3596

PROUD TO SUPPORT THE LOCAL SPCA

REVIEW the richmond PET WEEK OF

THE

TO ADOPT CALL 604-277-3100 SPCA Thriftmart 5400 MINORU BLVD • 604-276-2477

“Zappa”, ID #205973, DSH, NMZappa is quite the ladies man and charmer! Ready to rub up against you as soon as you walk in the door, he just can’t get enough love. He runs the cat communal with great pride and keeps everyone in line. Zappa would be great in a home with a female cat or kids as all he wants to do is please! If you have a bit of room for this handsome man please come visit today!

“ZAPPA” NEEDS A GOOD HOME WITH YOU!

5431 NO. 3 RD. 604-276-22545431 NOOO 3 RRR3 R3 R3 R3 RDDDDDDD 604604604604604604 2272727272727666 26 26 2254

477 PETSCKC Reg. soft coated Wheaton ter-rier pups, hypo-allergenic. Guarntd. Vet ✓ $1,000+. Call 604-533-8992

FERRET for Adoption, Blond, Male/Neutered, Age Unknown. $60 fee. Some knowledge needed, not for small children. Adult Rabbits for Adoption, All spay/Neutered. $30 fee. Baby Bunnies now available $10 fee. Call Zane 604-232-2400

GERMAN SHEPHERD Reg’d pups, quality German & Czech bloodlines. Guaranteed. Call 604-856-8161.

MALTESE PUPS: 3 males, Incl 1st shots, vet checked, dewormed, dep will hold. $800. fi rm 604-464-5077.

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

YELLOW LAB, 7mo M., very loving & beautiful family dog, all shots mi-crochipped. $550. (604)272-1516

YELLOW LAB PUPS $450, ready to go. No papers. Exc stock, can view both parents. (604)820-3451

Yellow Labs, p/b, 3 male, $600, de-wormed, vet chkd. Chwk. (604)794-7633 (604)997-3040 No Sun. calls.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

518 BUILDING SUPPLIES#1A STEEL BUILDING SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage, shop, warehouse. 6 colors available! 40 year warranty! Free shipping, the fi rst 20 callers! 1-800-457-2206.

www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS PRICED TO CLEAR - Holding 2010 steel prices on many models/sizes. Ask about FREE DELIVERY! CALL FOR QUICK SALE QUOTE and FREE BROCHURE - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170.

STEEL BUILDINGS. Rock Bottom Prices! Pre-Eng & Arch-Style. Over 1300 Sold! BC/ALTA company - 40 years experience. Professional Construction Crews. References available. Call now! 1-800-565-9800.

www.alpinesteelbuildings.com

524 UNDER $200FLORAL CHESTERFIELD queen size bed, custom built. Fabric & mattress perfect $150 obo 604-273-0691

477 PETS

559 MEDICAL SUPPLIES

CAN’T GET UP YOUR Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift. Call 1-866-981-6591.

560 MISC. FOR SALE

100% Guaranteed Omaha Steaks - SAVE 64% on the Family Value Collection. NOW ONLY $49.99 Plus 3 FREE GIFTS & right-to-the-door delivery in a reusable cooler, ORDER Today. 1-888-702-4489 mention code 45069SVD or www.OmahaSteaks.com/family23

CAN’T Get Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stair-lifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5991.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com

SEND FLOWERS to your Valen-tine! Starting at just $19.99. Go to www.profl owers.com/Cherish to receive an extra 20% off your order or Call 1-888-587-0771.

WILF CARTER and many more old-time country music favourites. CDs, DVDs. Free 56 page catalogue. Music Barn, Box 3160-g, Markham, ON L3R 6G5. www.countrymusic-treasures.com/news.html

WINE OF the Month Club. Send the gift of wine all year long! 2 Bottles each month from award-winning wineries around the world. Call 888-751-6215 and get FREE SHIPPING!

581 SOUND/DVD/TV

A FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE - Get Your First Month Free. Bad Credit, Don’t Sweat It. No Deposits. No Credit Checks. Call Freedom Phone Lines Today Toll-Free 1-866-884-7464.

REAL ESTATE

603 ACREAGE

Own 20 Acres $129/mo. $13,900Near Growing El Paso, Texas (saf-est city in America!) Low down, no credit checks, owner fi nancing. Free Map/Pictures. 866-254-7755 www.sunsetranches.com.

477 PETS

615 COMMERCIAL PROPERTYBUILDING SALE... “ROCK BOT-TOM PRICES!” 25x30 $6200. 30x40 $9850. 32x60 $15,600. 32x80 $19,600. 35x60 $17,500. 40x70 $18,890. 40x100 $26,800. 46x140 $46,800. OTHERS. Doors optional. Pioneer MANUFACTUR-ERS DIRECT 1-800-668-5422.

625 FOR SALE BY OWNERRICHMOND 2 bed. Apartment for sale $250,000 www.richmondapart-mentforsale.blogspot.com

627 HOMES WANTED

WE BUY HOUSESOlder Home? Damaged Home?

Need Repairs? Behind on Payments? Quick CASH!

Call Us First! 604.657.9422

630 LOTSARIZONA BUILDING LOTS FULL ACRES AND MORE!Guaranteed Owner Financing. No Credit check. $0 down - 0 interest.Starting @ just $99/mo. USD. Close to Tucson’s Intl. Airport. Hear free recording at 800-631-8164 Code 4001 or visit www.sunsiteslandrush.com.

633 MOBILE HOMES & PARKS2011 CANADIAN Dream Home 3 bed/2 bath, 1512 sqft, CSA-Z240 $109,950 includes delivery and set up in lower BC, 877-976-3737 or 509-481-9830 http://www.hbmodu lar.com/images/email_jan2.jpg

636 MORTGAGESBANK ON US! Mortgages for purchases, renos, debt con-solidation, foreclosure. Bank rates. Many alternative lending programs.Let Dave Fitzpatrick, your Mortgage Warrior, simpli-fy the process!1-888-711-8818

[email protected]

660 LANGLEY/ALDERGROVEHOMES FOR SALE-SUPER BUYS

www.dannyevans.caHomelife Benchmark Realty Corp. Langley

RENTALS

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

RICHMOND

1 & 2 Bdrms Available Immediately

Located in central Richmond, close to all amenities & Kwantlen

College. Rent includes heat and hot water.Sorry no pets.

Call 604-830-4002 or604-830-8246

Visit our website:www.aptrentals.net

RICHMOND 1 bdrm, 1 bath, clean, bright, totally updated. Avail Feb1st. $890/mo. Pet OK. 604-948-1966.

706 APARTMENT/CONDO

RICHMOND, 7280 LindsaY Rd. 1 Bdrm apt. $780 incls heat/H/W, 1 prk, 604-321-9095 / 778-822-2660.

RICHMOND central 2 bdrm 2 bath 5 applis, lrg deck, u/g prkg, Immed. $1250. Ns/Np. 604-789-0804

RICHMOND Mayfair Crt. 1 Bdrm top fl r, 675sf, laundry in bldg, pkng, ns/np, lease, ref’s, $875/mo incl ht/h.water, March1. (604)943-0592.

RichmondOcean Residences11671 7th Avenue

Condo-like bldg with great views a must see. Modern living, beaut grounds incl’d ponds & fountains. Close to Steveston and markets; Many stes with ocean views. Indoor/outdoor pkg, lockers, party rm, fi tness rm, sauna, outdoor pool, games rm, social rm, BBQ Area. Bach, 1 & 2 bdrm stes from $800.

For more info & viewing call Irina 778-788-1872

Email: rentoceanresidences

@gmail.com

Professionally managed by Gateway Property Management

715 DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

RICHMOND $1400/mo nr #3 Rd & Cambie. SXS, 3 bdr 2 bths, clean. Ref’s. Av.now. Garage, fenced back yard. 604-278-6675, 778-889-6675

736 HOMES FOR RENT

Richmond. Exec. newer 3 bdrm upper w/pri. 1 bdrm ste dwn. lam fl r. f/p. den. 8 appls. patio, garage. N/P. Immed. $2595. 604-833-2103.

S. SURREY 1894 165 A St.

New Reno’d3 BR.+ Den, 4 Bath, Acreage w/pool, sauna, 3000 SF, NEW

Kitchen, All NEW Appl, Dbl. gar., fncd yrd. n/s, sm. pet ok. $3000. Long term lease. Feb 1. Refs.

604-351-7487

WHITE ROCK Avail. Immed. Fully Reno’d 3 Br/2 Ba split lg priv S fac-ing lot. Walk to schools, transit, park Ideal loctn incl appl NS NP ref. reqd. $1950+util. Call 604-538-7228

750 SUITES, LOWER

4TH/GRANVILLE, G/L 2 bdrm, pri entry. $850 incl heat & hydro (no lndry). NP/NS. Suit single (couple rent neg). Ref’s. 604-244-7862

RICHMOND, #1 & Blundell, 1 bdrm, cozy furnished grnd level. Suitable for resp. single. NS/NP. $750 incl utils. Avail. immed. 778-998-4411.

RICHMOND. Brand new suite, 1 bdrm, NS/NP, avail. now. $795 incl utils. Phone (778) 896-2177.

RICHMOND nr No. 4 Rd 2 BR G/L Bsmt Ste $1000/mo NS/NP, incl util, wifi & cbl, in suite w/d nr school & bus stop, sep entr, call 604-617-2536

750 SUITES, LOWERRICHMOND, Shell/Cambie. 2 bdrm bsmt suite. Avail immed. $800/mo. incl utils. N/S. N/P. 778-999-1875.

RICHMOND. Terra Nova! gorgeous 1 bdrm in orig Terra Nova, lrg kitch, bath, bdrm. heated fl rs, all new appls, use of beautiful back yrd, walk to dyke in 2min., 4min to shop Ctr, priv ent, ref’s pref’d, avail now, $1050 incl heat/water/elec. N/S N/P 604-275-9212 or 604-505-3069.

751 SUITES, UPPERRICHMOND. 1/bdrm main fl oor suite. Granite countertop, heated fl oors. Ideal for resp prof. $800/mo. incl alarm, heat, HW, cable. No laundry. Avail immed. N/S, N/P. (604)275-2558

RICHMOND #4/Francis, 3 bdrm nr schools & buses. New paint & car-pets. Shrd w/d. N/S, N/P. $1300 + utils. Feb 1st. 604-992-8877.

RICHMOND Shell/Williams, 3 bdrm, lge eck, garage, $1400 incl util/ldry NS/NP 604-537-6618

RICHMOND totally reno’d 4Bdrm extra lrg main fl oor, all new appls, avail now. 604-241-2772, 618-9595

752 TOWNHOUSES

✰ RENTAL ✰✰ INCENTIVES ✰

Richmond, East / New Westminster: 3 storey

Townhouses with 5/appls, 2/bath, garage, f/p.

From $1440/mo. Call 604-522-1050

RICHMOND: 3 Bdrm twnhse, all new appls & curtains, dbl grge, avl now, n/p. $1700. 604-270-4997

RICHMOND

QUEENSGATE GARDENSConveniently Located

Close to schools & public trans-portation. Spacious 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses. 6 Appl’s., balcony, 2 car garage, 2 full baths, gas f/p. 1 Year lease required. No Pets.

Professionally Managed byColliers International

Call 604-841-2665

TRANSPORTATION

810 AUTO FINANCING$0 DOWN & we make your 1st pay-ment at auto credit fast. Need a ve-hicle? Good or Bad credit call Stephanie 1-877-792-0599. www.autocreditfast.ca. DLN 30309.

810 AUTO FINANCING

818 CARS - DOMESTIC

1965 MUSTANG 289. Lots of work done on it. Auto. $4800. Call Dave 778-889-3079.

2000 CHRYSLER NEON, 4dr, se-dan, 118kks, auto, 46kks on new trans. $3,000 obo. 604-575-8003

2001 FORD CROWN VICTORIA, white, 75 Km, nat gas, good cond., $3,500 obo. Phone 778-709-6462

821 CARS - SPORTS & IMPORTS

2010 HONDA ACCORD, black, 4 dr sedan, auto, loaded, 18” whls, 6 km, $22,600 obo. 604-836-5931.

2011 TOYOTA Camry LE, 7000 kms. auto, factory warranty. No ac-cidents. $22,500. 778-708-4078

827 VEHICLES WANTED

838 RECREATIONAL/SALE

1985 CAVEMAN Truck Camper, F/S, furnace, washroom. $2000 obo. Call (604)860-3148

845 SCRAP CAR REMOVAL

#1 FREE SCRAP VEHICLE REMOVAL

ASK ABOUT $500 CREDIT $$$ PAID FOR SOME

604.683.2200

AAA SCRAP CAR REMOVALMinimum $150 cash for full size vehicles, any cond. 604-518-3673The Scrapper

847 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

2002 HONDA CRV. Fully loaded, 66K, garage parked, AirCared, good condition! Moving - Must Sell. $11,900. Call 778-552-1462.

851 TRUCKS & VANS

1995 FORD F150 XLT, good cond. Air Cared until 2012. Canopy, good tires, $4200 obo 604-462-1542

859 UTILITY TRAILERS

19’ FLATBED TRAILER plywood deck, 6’ 2x4” railsides, folds down to 3’. Dual axle, 4 Michelin steel belted radial tires, elec brakes, emergency brake-away, lights to present day code, raised 6” for clearance. $750/obo. 604-309-7302

CRIMINAL RECORD? Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confi -dential, Fast, Affordable. Our A+ BBB Rating assures EMPLOY-MENT \TRAVEL & FREEDOM. Call for your FREE INFORMATION BOOKLET. 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1 866 972 7366).www.PardonServicesCanada.com.

PETS MERCHANDISE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE RENTALS RENTALS TRANSPORTATION TRANSPORTATION

Check out the transportation section(800’s) of the classifieds to find

“Deals On Wheels”

Time for a new car?


There is more to Chinese food than the

deliciously greasy take out from the public market or the food court at the mall.

It can be an amazing culinary experience, as demonstrated at the HSBC Chinese Restau-rant Awards at the River Rock Show Theatre on Jan. 18.

Chefs and restaurant owners from across the Lower Mainland came out to claim prizes for 2011 Critics’ Choice awards and Diners’ Choice awards.

Around 400 people

were at the event, which is in its third year.

“I think it was fabu-lous,” said Nancy Wong, the event promoter.

“We are looking forward to really growing the awards in the years to come,” she said.

This year chef Tony Wu came in from China to take the stage and put on six presentations, includ-ing speedily carving a rose out of fruit while blindfolded.

After Wu’s performance several Richmond res-taurants were presented with awards including HK BBQ Master, for the Diners’ Choice best BBQ shop and Jade Seafood Restaurant for the Critics’ Choice Gold Award for their dish Golden Dunge-ness Crab.

“We have the best (Chi-nese food) in the world,” Wong said. The awards night “helps to raise that awareness.”

Amanda Oye covers the social scene for The Review. Reach her at [email protected].

Around TownAmanda Oye

> HSBC Chinese Restaurant Awards at River Rock Show Theatre

The stars of Chinese cuisine

Some of chef Tony Wu’s carved fruit creations.

Dinesty Chinese Restaurant manager Joanne Huang and supervisor Amy Tsai.

Good Choice Restaurant manager Cynthia Leong and owner/chef Raymond Ma .

Andy Liu, Marco Yuen and Raymond Li from Sea Harbour Seafood Restaurant

Deer Garden Signatures executive chef Lau Tai Fai (top) and the owner Gordon Mui with his wife Amber Mui.

Vin Phung, the director of restaurant corporate relations and Todd Bright from Wild Rice who was in December’s Chinese Chef of the Year competition

Chef Tony Wu.


GGardenardenCCityityWhat Are Neighbours For?

S H O P P I N G C E N T R E

BLUNDELL ROAD

BOWCOCK ROAD

DIXON AVE.

DAYTON AVE.

GARD

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ROAD

Garden City

Shopping

Centre

At the corner of Garden City and Blundell Rd.GOOD OLD-FASHIONED FRIENDLY SERVICE

A & W Restaurant ........................................ 604-272-7773

Ali’s Shoe and Leather Repair ...................... 604-270-3525

Awesome Nails ............................................ 604-278-3336

Artisan’s Galleria .......................................... 604-241-2790

Back to Health Massage Therapy ................ 604-273-2996

Benchmark Graphics .................................... 604-238-0550

Beetles Dance Wear ................................... 604-277-4528

Blenz Coffee ................................................. 604-277-4245

Central Agencies .......................................... 604-276-0234

Chirps Childrens Boutique............................ 604-278-7272

Church’s Chicken .......................................... 604-244-0318

CIBC .............................................................. 604-665-1385

Creative Cards and Gifts .............................. 604-270-9619

Dany Vision .................................................. 778-297-1414

Dogs’ Avenue ............................................... 604-270-3013

Dollar Town .................................................. 604-214-3535

Dr. Darrell Douglas – Dentist ....................... 604-273-0123

Escape Tanning ............................................ 604-244-1155

European Touch .......................................... 604-231-0575

Gail Maida, Notary Public ............................ 604-273-9688

Garden City Laser Hair Removal .................. 604-244-7500

Garden City Bakery....................................... 604-244-7888

Garden City Chiropractic .............................. 604-270-4575

Garden City Coin Laundry............................. 604-244-1120

Garden City News ........................................ 604-244-8849

Garden City Veterinary Clinic ....................... 604-270-6163

Great Clips.................................................... 604-278-0198

Garden City Grill .......................................... 604-244-7147

Instyle Hair ................................................... 604-278-7992

IGA Marketplace .......................................... 604-244-7425

I Sold It ......................................................... 604-233-9238

J Malone’s Cold Beer & Wine Store ............ 604-270-3222

Le Miracle Hair Design ................................ 604-276-9607

Liberty Cleaners ........................................... 604-279-9332

Linda Reid, MLA ........................................... 604-775-0891

Little Caesars Pizza ...................................... 604-279-9996

Mobile Korner Solutions .............................. 604-295-3221

Maritime Travel ............................................ 604-303-8782

Misha Video ................................................. 604-233-1314

New Hong Kong Restaurant ........................ 604-244-1123

Oya Sato Japanese Food ............................. 604-278-0534

Purple Lotus Flowers .................................... 778-297-7111

Planet Woman Fitness Centre ..................... 604-233-6991

Ricky’s Restaurant ........................................ 604-233-7055

Royal Ballroom Dance Studio ...................... 604-273-9911

Saigon City Vietnam Restaurant .................. 604-276-1112

Save On Cartridges ................................. 604-214-8211

Shoppers Drug Mart..................................... 604-276-0067

Subway......................................................... 604-244-7170

Sutton-Garden City Realty ........................... 604-273-3155

The UPS Store .............................................. 604-231-9643

Tong Moo Do Martial Arts ........................... 604-244-1188

All the Conveniences You Need

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