Richmond Review, April 24, 2015

Artists work blooms for spring

Artist Jeanette Jarville is one of four Richmond artists who are displaying this works in a show called Spring Sensations in Abstract. See story, page 4.

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Bill 11 threatens school trustees’ autonomyEducation minister would have veto powers over school board decisions

by Martin van den HemelStaff Reporter

New provincial legislation could make elected school boards obsolete, and re-move the rights of residents to steer education policies in their own communities, trustees across the province are warning.

Richmond Board of Education chair Eric Yung said many aspects of Bill 11: TheEducation Statues Amendment Act, are “extremely alarming,” and he urged resi-dents to raise their concerns with their local MLAs.

“There are several aspects of Bill 11 that are extremely alarming when it comes to the autonomy of school boards,” Yung told The Richmond Review Thursday, speaking as an individual trustee

If Bill 11 passes as it’s currently written, Yung said the Minister of Educationwould have the power to reverse board decisions at his or her own discretion, as well as issue directives that would compel the boards to act within a short timeframe. Previously, the minister could only remove a board if it didn’t pass a balanced budget.

Local trustees joined others across the province in approving a strongly-worded April 20 letter to the province, which outlines their concerns.

The letter contains three motions, one of which demands the province “imme-diately withdraw sections of Bill 11 that override the authority of democratically elected Boards of Education.”

Trustees also passed two motions which request that the B.C. School Teach-ers Association publicly advocate strongly against the erosion of local Board of Education autonomy in Bill 11, and that the association “demand an immedi-ate review of the intent of Bill 11 legislation and an opportunity to recommend amendments prior to final adoption...”

In the letter to education minister Peter Fassbender, B.C. School Trustees As-sociation president Teresa Rezansoff said that the predominate view of trusteesis that Bill 11 is a “challenge to the autonomy and authority of locally electedBoards of Education.”

Rezansoff added that the “absence of appropriate consultation and review pro-cesses” compounded the association’s concerns.

“If British Columbia is to maintain an outstanding public education system,” she wrote, “there must be a respect for the individual needs and input of local communities through their elected representatives: B.C.’s boards of education.”

If Bill 11 becomes law in its current form, the proceeds from the sale of theSteveston secondary schools—which is currently earmarked by local trustees to buy land for a downtown Richmond elementary school—could instead beused to fund overdue seismic upgrades at local schools, for example, Yung said.

“A lot of the devil will be in the details. But what we do know is it’s alarming,” Yung said.

by Erin BoeContributor

The Pacific Autism Family Centre received two major boosts from financial institutions this month.

On Thursday, TD Canada Trust donated $75,000 to the centre’s foundation, while BMO Financial Group presented a $100,000 cheque to the Sea Island facility which is slated to begin construction any day and be

completed by May of 2016.Sergio Cocchia, CEO and co-founder of the Pacific Autism

Family Foundation, said the project is “being developed as a spoke model with the hub being in Richmond, but ultimately each spoke being established around the prov-ince.” Cocchia said the foundation envisions the centre will provide access to information and services for people with autism throughout the course of their lives.

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Joseph Siqueira oversaw library as it moved from card catalogue to computer

by Matthew HoekstraStaff Reporter

It was 1976 and Joseph Siqueira faced a monumental task. He had to deliver Richmond its own library.

A community effort had succeed-ed in winning approval through referendum for Richmond to break away from the regional library, and Siqueira was appointed Rich-mond’s first chief librarian.

Siqueira, whose love of literature still lives in the aisles of the library, died last week. He was 87.

Born in Agra, India in 1928, Siqueira put his leadership skills to work in 1976, after a newly-formed library board appointed him chief librarian just three months after Richmond became independent from the Fraser Valley Regional Library system.

Richmond had outgrown its association with Fraser Valley. The community wanted a bigger, better collection.

“I can’t even imagine it,” said Greg Buss, Richmond’s current chief librarian, of the challenge facing Siqueira. “People wanted it because they had expectation of more books, better branches, more staff, and of course that’s a pretty big task to do all those things quickly.”

Siqueira stayed in his role until he retired in 1989. By that time the library had become known for achieving numerous firsts.

“He was a real visionary,” said Buss. “Books were really his passion.”

Buss, who worked with Siqueira as deputy librarian, remembers his former colleague’s love of learning and literature, and his strength in listening to the community.

“(He) really listened to what the community wanted, ensuring what was happening was meeting their

expectations. And if they had some ideas of their own, he was more than happy to listen and to work with people to deliver services that really represented what they wanted,” said Buss.

In Richmond Public Library’s fledgling years, Siqueira worked to build up collections and acquire a broader range of material.

Siqueira reflected on those early days in a 2001 interview with The Richmond Review.

“We were getting very lousy service,” said Siqueira of the former regional system. “The people of Richmond were very eager for library books.”

The first task for Siqueira was cata-loguing all the books because there

was no way to look up a book other than finding it on the shelf.

A few years into his mandate, Siqueira asked the city to spend $30,000 to put the library’s collec-tion on microfiche. This allowed patrons to search by author, title and subject—a significant leap in automation.

But he wasn’t without his detrac-tors, who preferred the old system.

“People used to say to me, ‘Joe, you’ve gone from bad to worse,’” remembered Siqueira.

Microfiche was an innovation in making the library more user-friendly, something that was a hallmark of Siqueira’s 14 years on the job. Before he left the job, the library was accessible by computer.

Richmond’s current chief librarian said Siqueira was ahead of his time with automation.

“It’s hard for us to think back to 1976 and what was meant by au-tomation in those days, but he was one of the very first who introduced automation into libraries in Canada,” said Buss.

Siqueira died April 15. He is sur-vived by his wife Welda, his children Joanne, Corinne, Edmund and Steven, along with grandchildren Christopher, Nicholas and Claire.

He also leaves behind brothers Johnny, Vincent and Julius, and sister Flavia.

A memorial celebration is planned for 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25 at Richmond Funeral Home.

Chris Bryan file photoFormer Richmond Public Library chief librarian Joe Siqueira (left), along with current chief librarian Greg Buss, are seen at the library in a 2001 photo. Siqueira, who helped move the local library into the automated age, died last week at the age of 87.

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5 million more passengers by 2020 means extra 5,000 to 7,000 jobs in B.C.


Craig Richmond has some lofty goals in mind for the growth of the Vancouver In-ternational Airport.

After a record-setting 2014 that drew 19.4 million pas-sengers to the airport, the president and CEO of YVR

said he want to see airport passenger traffic increase by 25 per cent by 2020.

“There is a lot to the plan and I will outline it in a mo-ment but it can be summed up by two words: grow sus-tainably,” Richmond said Wednesday at Aviation Fo-rum 2015 at the Vancouver Board of Trade. “We are aim-ing to grow to 25 million pas-sengers by 2020—yes this is an audacious goal but wait, it gets better—at the same time we are going to reduce our greenhouse gases by 33 per cent.”

The additional five-million-plus passengers will result in between 5,000 and 7,000 new

jobs and up to $500 million in additional gross domestic product to B.C.’s economy.

“We will achieve this pas-senger growth by creating a sustainable connecting hub between Asia and the Americas, advancing air poli-cies, delivering remarkable customer experiences while bringing economic and so-cial benefits to the people of British Columbia,” he said. ““It won’t be easy, but we are in a competitive business and we have to continue to seek out more new connections so we can achieve our goal.”

Richmond revealed that the new McArthurGlen lux-ury shopping centre on Sea

Island, next to Canada Line’s Templeton Station, will open in late spring and create 600 new jobs.

There were many highlights to 2014, Richmond said, in-cluding:

• January brought the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner by Japan Airlines

• All Nippon Airways was welcomed to YVR, connecting Vancouver directly to Tokyo

• Air Canada Rouge began transborder service in April, while Icelandair began ser-vice to Reykjavik

• Philippines Airlines new service connected Manila to Vancouver and New York

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in June new service between Kunming and YVR, making Vancouver the first North American Link to this key gateway city and popular

tourist destination• Air France began non-stop

service between Vancouverand Paris

Every new internationalflight to Vancouver gener-ates big benefits locally: the equivalent of 200 direct jobs.

“These passengers taketaxis, rent cars or hop on theCanada Line. They eat at res-taurants in Vancouver, bookhotel rooms, visit attractionsand shops,” Richmond said.

To speed up the flow of people and cargo, the air-port continues to work on new transit connections and processes, including interna-tional transit without visa.

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The days are longer, the weather is warmer and signs of new life can be seen in flowerbeds—even attics, if raccoons have found a way in.

To celebrate spring, four Richmond artists have come together for an exhibi-tion of painting and sculpture that puts the the new season in focus, albeit in an abstract way.

Spring Sensations in Abstract features recent works of painters Jeanette Jarville, Joyce Kamikura and Adrienne Moore, along with sculptor Shamsi Ashti.

“Spring is the time for new beginnings. Abstracts invoke feelings, and this show is about innovative, imaginative work,” said Jarville, a mixed-media artist and Mat-thew McNair grad.

Jarville’s figurative paintings are big and bold—depicting modern romance and in-timate relationships through people with simplified features that could represent anyone. The fresh abstracts are part of a catalogue influenced by her B.C. upbring-ing and strong connection to the past.

“I moved to Berlin to attend art school as Emily Carr University’s first exchange student accepted to Germany. I chose Berlin because of its avant-garde, exciting art scene, museums and galleries full of Old Masters’ work to study. I also had fam-ily roots from there—places with ances-tral meaning to explore.”

Joyce Kamikura describes her paintings as “personal signatures.” Her works start with a subject, then an idea, which can ultimately be “a good deal removed from reality.”

“Rather than the subject matter, it is in the interpretation and expression of

elements of design that are compelling factors in my paintings,” said Kamikura.

Adrienne Moore’s expressionistic paint-ings are semi-abstract collages. Using a layering technique, the Steveston painter lets intuition be her guide as composi-tions evolve.

For the abstract painter, spring—with its organic bud and flower shapes—provides evocative landscapes, she said.

“Spring is the renewal and awakening of creative involvement, and a rebirth of in-spiration for the artist,” said Moore, whose Irish Celtic roots live in her paintings.

For the Richmond sculptor in the exhibi-tion, Shamsi Ashti’s clay creations include the deeply personal and the highly abstract. Personal works explore themes from the journey of life, ranging from deprivation to joy. Her abstract pieces are inspired by mythology, folklore, history and politics.

“The abstractness is expressed in the lines, shapes, and movements, which invoke expression of solitude, pain, heartache, transformation, existence and hope,” she said.

Ashti’s use of clay links with her Iranian roots. Besides sculpture, clay has deep ties to Iranian masonry, pottery and reliefs.

Said Ashti: “I draw inspiration from countless Iranian artists and creators who came before me, and find ways to carry that passion forward.”

Richmond painters Jea-nette Jarville, Joyce Kami-kura and Adrienne Moore (top photo)are putting their unique styles on dis-play in a joint exhibition, which also features Rich-mond sculptor Shamsi Ashti (above).

Richmond artists extract the abstract from spring

Spring Sensations in Abstract•A new exhibition featuring works of visual artists Joyce Kamikura, Adrienne Moore, Jeanette Jarville and Shamsi Ashti, along with works from Bulgarian sculptor Nikola Kolev•April 25 to May 16 (Opening Recep-tion April 25, 2 to 4 p.m.) at Jeunesse Gallery of Fine Arts, 2668 West 4th Ave. in Vancouver

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flights connecting through Vancouver Inter-national Airport, and destined for another international city, won’t need to obtain Cana-dian visas.

With this system expanded, Richmond said in a few years, an additional 10 new destinations could be added in the U.S., Central and South America.

Beyond growth, Richmond said the airport’s strategic plan is to deliver a remarkable ex-perience.

For the years ahead, an upgraded baggage system and buildings as part of the Expe-dited Transfer Facilities project, are nearing completion. They’re part of a $1.8 billion

gateway strategy that saw the new $213 million AB Connector opened in January.

The airport is also striving to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33 per cent, waste by 50 per cent, potable water con-sumption by 30 per cent and improve eco-system health.

Richmond also announced the airport is building runway end safety areas at the end of the south and crosswind runways.

“These areas are international safety stan-dards to protect aircraft and passengers in the unlikely event of an overrun or undershoot. And we are doing in this in advance of the federal regulation because it’s the right thing to do,” he said.

From Page 1“Autism, we have to under-

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“There are going to be many more senior citizens with autism in the future, so the centre is a resource centre for many, it’s a place to come to access resources to try to help them. We envision that people across their lifespan for both themselves and their families, they’ll be able to access those programs and access proper information from the centre.”

Cocchia believes “our society should definitely be interested in autism and how we as a soci-ety address this growing popu-lation,” saying that the number of people being diagnosed with autism is increasing. To-day, one in 68 children in the province of British Columbia is being diagnosed as being on the spectrum and there are 69,000 individuals in the prov-ince that are recognized as be-ing on the spectrum.

“It’s an issue that’s of incred-ible relevance in today’s world,” Cocchia said.

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“It doesn’t seem to be get-ting any better, which leads to the question of why are these numbers getting higher, why is it costing so much, what are the proper treatment meth-ods. I think we as a society, and this is happening across the

world, are starting to struggle with trying to find some of the answers.”

Cocchia has a 20-year-old son with autism, so together with his wife and co-founder Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia, they know what families go through and the challenges they face.

“It really is a spectrum,” said Cocchia. “We’re all individuals. I think it’s true also with autism. I love the saying that people say that when you meet a

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Richmond Arts Awards finalists announcedWinners to be announced in ceremony at city hall on May 12by Erin BoeContributor

Eighteen finalists have been announced for the seventhth annual Richmond Arts Awards.

Out of 91 nominations, the finalists have been narrowed down to 18, with three finalists in each of the six catego-ries. The finalists are either individuals or institutions withsome rising stars in Richmond’s performing and visual arts scenes.

The annual Arts Awards recognize the achievements and contributions to the arts by Richmond residents, artists,educators, organizers and business leaders.

The finalists are:•Artistic Innovation: Glen Andersen, Gateway Theatre Pa-

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You will need more detail on this new budgetTh e Federal budget, released earlier this week, brings several changes that will help people saving for retirement and caring for their family elders. Th e question, in my opinion, is in the details. Compassionate care benefi ts help people who leave work temporarily to care for family members. Th e benefi ts extend from six weeks to six months. Some concerns about the eligibility requirements include whether the family member you care for qualifi es, whether the type of care you provide qualifi es and whether the kind of illness that your family member has qualifi es. Another question that might be asked is whether your job is aff ected if you have to spend more than six months away. Consider also when the rules come into force.A second important change in the budget applies to the withdrawal limits for RRIFs. Currently, the typical RRSP must change to a RRIF in the year the contributor turns age 71. Th at won’t change. But the minimum annual withdrawal requirement will drop (apparently as a result of seniors liquidating their RRIFs too quickly) from 7.38% to 5.28% of the market value of their RRIF on January 1 of the year in which they make the withdrawal.

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TFSA, RRIF limits shift personal finance options

by Jeff NagelBlack Press

Seniors and savers are the big winners in the federal budget, while the Conser-vative government also pledged money for transit upgrades and a new mari-time centre in Vancouver to shore up votes in B.C.

A new $1-billion-a-year Public Transit Fund was un-veiled that along with other infrastructure funds could deliver the federal share of money for the Metro Vancou-ver mayors’ proposed transit expansion plan, including new rapid transit lines in Sur-rey and Vancouver.

Metro mayors say the new fund should ensure the more than $1.5 billion in federal contributions assumed un-der their plan will material-ize, provided area voters pass a referendum to raise their share through a sales tax hike.

“The fact there is new feder-al money focused on transit is excellent for this region,” Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore said. “However we have to make sure we can bring our regional portion to the table.”

The big personal finance change in the budget is an increase in the annual con-tribution limit from $5,500 to $10,000 for Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs) effective next year.

TFSA contributions don’t generate a tax deduction but the interest, stock dividends and capital gains earned within them aren’t taxed and the money can be withdrawn at any time.

The higher limit will be use-ful to well-off seniors who must withdraw more than they need from retirement accounts. They and oth-ers will be able to gradually shield more money from tax within TFSAs rather than tax-able investment accounts.

Critics say the change main-ly benefits the wealthy and will threaten federal tax flows over time as more Canadian wealth is tax sheltered.

“This is so blatantly for the very rich,” said Lorraine Lo-gan, president of the Council of Senior Citizens Organiza-tions of B.C.

She said the budget will ap-peal to wealthy retirees but is silent on the concerns of lower-income seniors, from affordable housing to sus-taining federal health trans-fers to the provinces.

A second key change will give more flexibility to retir-ees with Registered Retire-ment Income Funds. While

RRSP contributions earn a tax deduction, seniors later pay tax on RRIF withdrawals and there’s a minimum with-drawal rates that rise each year after age 71.

The budget reduces those minimum withdrawals mod-estly, allowing seniors to keep more money tax shielded in RRIFs longer.

People caring for a termi-nally ill family member will now be able tap compas-sionate care benefits under Employment Insurance for six months instead of six weeks.

The Tories also pledged to

cut the small business tax rate from 11 to nine per cent by 2019 on the first $500,000 earned.

The federal budget is bal-anced for the first time since 2008, with a $1.4-billion sur-plus that will go to pay down the debt.

Home builders applauded a targeted home renova-tion tax credit for seniors to help them make their homes more accessible. It rebates up to $1,500 out of $10,000 of spending on items like wheelchair ramps and walk-in bathtubs.

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The federal budget, brought down by Finance Minister Joe

Oliver on Tuesday, is more of a political document than an economic one. This isn’t surprising, with a federal election planned for this October.

The governing Conservatives have made a clear statement of their political philosophy in the document. It contrasts sharply with the campaign platform of-fered up by the NDP, the Official Opposition.

Meanwhile, the Liberals have yet to release their election plat-form, and were left on Tuesday

mouthing platitudes about how the budget “caters to the rich.” Liberal leader Justin Trudeau made it clear that he won’t sup-port the budget, as he obviously disagrees with its contents.

The Conservative philosophy, as stated in the budget, calls for a multitude of tax breaks, particularly for families with children and seniors.

It continues the emphasis on tax reduction and credits that has been part of virtually every Conservative budget since the party was first elected in 2006. It also continued the trend of mak-ing multi-year promises, but not funding many of them for years to come.

It is very much in line with the

approach taken by the late Jim Flaherty, finance minister from 2006-2014.

The Conservatives claim the budget is balanced, but it is only balanced because of a raid on the reserve fund and the sale of General Motors stock. Nonethe-less, the party does believe in keeping revenue and spending roughly in balance, and it is clearly not a “big government” party.

The NDP, by contrast, have also been clear that their philosophy calls for much more govern-ment activity — particularly in the area of child care. Leader Thomas Mulcair has promised that an NDP government would institute $15 per day daycare

across Canada, at a cost of about $5 billion.

It also would reverse the Conservative plan which would allow spouses to split income for tax purposes.

The NDP decries this as a “break for the rich,” and on Tuesday was also critical of an increase to $10,000 in allowable contributions to Tax Free Sav-ings Accounts each year.

As voters prepare for plenty of political spin and manipulation over the next few months, (to say nothing of intensive adver-tising campaigns), a focus on thebasic philosophies put forward by each party can be helpful in clearing up the confusion.

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Editor:The bylaw is all about safety for all park us-

ers and has nothing to do with being fair or unfair. It is a welcome piece of legislation.

I have lived at Steveston London Park for many years and I have seen instances of reckless behaviour by these hobbyist. Some hobbyists will listen when told that their behaviour is not consistent with the neigh-bourhood and others will just ignore you and carry on.

The behaviour would consist of flying over houses when people are about in their yards in the summer, buzzing the field when children are leaving school at the end of the day, taking over the baseball court by the playground and flying their models from there leaving no room for the children to shoot some hoops.

Then there was the situation one Saturday morning last year when one hobbyist was seen climbing over a neighbours fence to retrieve a downed model snagged on a tree. Isn't that trespass?

Flying model airplanes in a neighbour-

hood park with adjacent houses, school and playground is not a good mix no matter how experienced the flyer. The comment of the person being interviewed is self-serving and suggesting that when the kids come to play soccer he leaves is misleading. Children don't play soccer that early in the morning at that end of the field as the only people out and about are the tai chi group and early dog walkers.

Perhaps the local hobbyists might find a solution by finding a sympathetic farmer who would allow them to fly on his/her land away from homes, schools and playgrounds.

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Neighbourhood needs a break from constant construction chaosEditor:

My neighbours and I are very pleased to see your front page article about reducing the height of these monster houses as well reading other notes from concerned Richmondites.

Our personal experience with one monster house under construction has been a disaster.

I have never before been abused like this, by the crew, when I mentioned that they were breaking the noise regu-lations on the week-ends.

We have made at least 24 calls to the police and city hall, but the crew simply didn’t care. (and told me so, to my face).

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Port Metro Vancouver is reviewing its options after a judge found its new licensing system that sharply reduced the number of permitted container truckers was imposed unfairly.

The new licence system cut up to 600 trucks from the system in January, resulting in layoffs to drivers, and spawning a lawsuit that chal-lenged the port’s point-based system for de-ciding the winners and losers.

The methodology gave an advantage to com-panies that applied early and was “procedurally

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Once the cream of the crop in the 1990s, latest figures show hotels have returned to pinnacle


There was a bit of Back to the Future for Rich-mond’s hotel industry in 2014.

During the late 1990s, Richmond’s hotel occu-pancy rates earned serious bragging rights, put-ting Lulu Island in the same company as some of the hottest destinations in North America.

Last year, according to PKF National Report, Richmond returned to the summit, boasting the country’s highest occupancy rate of 75.4 per cent.

And so far this year, it looks like 2015 will be a good one too.

Year to date figures to February indicated Rich-mond had the highest occupancy rate in Canada at 64.1 per cent, well above the Canadian aver-age of 49.8 per cent, and B.C.’s average of 50.9 per cent.

“Now I recognize that we only have 5,000 rooms to fill, but it’s all relative when you consider bud-gets, population and tourism product of other cities throughout Canada,” Tourism Richmond CEO Tracy Lakeman said at Tourism Richmond’s annual general meeting last week. “This is some-thing we as an organization and a community should be very proud of.”

Lakeman said the credit for those numbers should be shared with local community partners,

including the Vancouver International Airport,the City of Richmond, the Richmond Chamberof Commerce, Richmond Cares Richmond Gives, and the Steveston Merchants Association, amongothers.

“Our industry understands the value of part-ners and working together for a common goal of growing our economy by growing tourism revenues,” Lakeman said.

The good news extended beyond visitorsspending time in local hotels.

According to the Industry Association of Can-ada and Visa Canada, Richmond was one of thetop 10 cities visited from four of the five vis-iting countries: the United States, China, theUnited Kingdom and Germany.

Richmond hotel occupancy rate returns to national heights

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Bank of Canada Remains On Hold With Hopes of Economic Rebound

Responding to recent news reports about the IMF warning of an overheated Canadian housing market, the Chief Economist for Dominion Lending Centres, Sherry Cooper, says the prospect of a soft landing is good news for homeowners, “there is no doubt that letting some steam out of the boiling markets is a good thing because were prices to rise rapidly for too long, a nasty correction would be likely.”

Cooper, one of North America’s most respected economic experts, points out that existing home sales were down 2 percent year-over-year in January, but were still up moderately outside of Alberta. Later data suggests that in February, sales rose month-over-month as gains in Toronto and Vancouver offset faltering markets in other parts of the country. More recently, Sales of existing homes in Canada rose in March from February, led by gains in the big Toronto and Vancouver markets. Sales were even up in Calgary where sales had slowed in recent months in the wake of the oil price decline.

“With home ownership at a record high of 70 percent of households and interest rates at record lows, national sales growth will stabilize at a modest pace,” says Cooper. “However, steady demand from immigrants and non-resident purchasers in Toronto and Vancouver should continue to support housing markets. In addition, Millennials are in their fi rst-time home-buying years. While many might be priced out of the single-family home market, many will take the plunge into condos.”

On the supply side, housing starts and completions are down and are now trending slightly above household formation rates. Taking replacement demand into consideration, the current pace of overall home construction is at appropriate levels to meet long-run demand. We have also seen evidence of a recent increase in dedicated rental housing construction as institutional investors are providing increased funding in this long-overlooked area of the housing market. Condos have effectively replaced traditional apartment units and are an affordable alternative for those who are priced out of Toronto’s detached housing market. Rental vacancy rates remain at extreme lows in Vancouver and Toronto.

Cooper says the bottom line is that there is little evidence of an upcoming U.S.-style housing crash anywhere in Canada, even in the hardest hit energy-centered markets.

Dominion Lending Centres Chief Economist Says US Style Housing Crash Unlikely in Canada

As was widely expected, on Wednesday April 15, 2015 Th e Bank of Canada announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 3/4 per cent. Th e Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 per cent and the deposit rate is 1/2 per cent. Core infl ation, at 2 percent, is a refl ection of the dampening eff ects of a slowing economy off set by the pass through eff ects of the lower dollar.

Th e Bank is hopeful that global growth will strengthen in coming months to 3-1/2 percent—consistent with their forecast in January’s Monetary Policy Report (MPR)—as a direct result of central bank rate cuts and quantitative easing in Europe. Lower commodity prices will boost growth in some countries. Th e Bank also believes that strong growth will resume in the United States after a weak fi rst quarter, which, of course, has yet to be confi rmed.

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Th ere remains a good deal of uncertainty in this sequence: While March employment in Canada improved substantially, business investment remains disappointing, manufacturing is weak—especially in the auto sector—and the improvement in trade has been less than expected.

Real GDP growth is projected to rebound in the second quarter and subsequently strengthen to average about 2 1/2 per cent on a quarterly basis until the middle of 2016. Th e Bank expects real GDP

growth of 1.9 per cent in 2015, 2.5 per cent in 2016, and 2.0 per cent in 2017.

Th e Bank also believes the risks to the outlook are balanced, an upgrade since the last policy meeting in March. As a result of this view, they judge that the current degree of monetary stimulus is appropriate and have left rates unchanged.

I am cautiously optimistic that the Bank has got it right, but I continue to believe that the risks are on the downside for the economy and infl ation. My forecast for Canadian growth this year is 1.5 percent--below the Bank’s 1.9 percent forecast. Much hinges on the U.S. economy. Th e April MPR revised down its U.S. growth forecast for this year from 3.2 percent to 2.7 percent.

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Saturday’s “Voyages” concert has a certain science fiction feel


The Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra will premiere a new work from Canadian com-poser Tim Labor at a concert this Saturday.

The concert will feature Labor’s Skylark: Adventure for Orchestra, along with Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov’s Schehe-razade. Also on stage will be soloist Bob Kong on clarinet.

Music director Stephen Robb has titled the concert “Voyages,” as each work depicts a journey into the unknown.

Labor is a Canadian com-poser and sound designer based in Los Angeles, where he serves as associate profes-sor in the University of Califor-nia’s Department of Music.

The composer rooted Skylark in the film music genre, drawing inspiration

from the early science fiction writings of E.E. Smith’s The Skylark of Space. Originally published as a series in the 1920s, Smith’s writings later became a book—considered one of the earliest novels of interstellar travel.

According to director Robb, Labor’s piece features “very dense textures,” includ-ing 10 separate string parts that occur at various times in the score.

Rimsky-Korsakov’s work is a symphonic poem based on One Thousand and One Nights, also known as The

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Korsakov’s most popular and enduring work for orchestra,” according to Robb. “In four movements the work is a huge tour de force for the orchestra, and features many solos from our concertmaster, principal cello, and our winds, brass and percussion.”

The April 25 concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at Richmond Pentecostal Church, 9300 Westminster Hwy.

Tickets, $10 for adults and $7 for children and seniors, at the door.

Tim Labor is a Canadian composer and sound designer based in Los Angeles. The Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra will premierehis new composition Saturday.

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Burnaby Lyric Opera will present high-lights from the classic opera La Traviata at Minoru Chapel on May 6.

Set in mid-19th century Paris, La Tra-viata tells the tragic story of a Parisian courtesan who sacrifices all for love. Selections will be performed for shows at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. as part of the City of Richmond’s Minoru Chapel Opera series.

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Pianist Angeni Wang has performed like a pro for years in theatres, churches and recital halls. Next Saturday she’ll command attention again, this time as a soloist with the Richmond Orchestra, conducted by James Malmberg.

Wang is just 16 years old.The exceptional musical talent began

playing at age six, and her younger brother Arthur—who has also become a rising musical star and plays with his sister as a duo—followed.

As the story goes, Angeni was deter-mined to play all she could out of a $5

second-hand keyboard, so her parents decided lessons on a real piano were in order. She developed into an accom-plished pianist under the guidance of Richmond teacher Victor Shevtsov.

Wang, now studying under Xiao Li, has won numerous awards, including the 2012 BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association trophy for the highest mark

in the ARCT (Associate of the Royal Conservatory) diploma exam, and the prestigious Tom Lee Trophy at the Rich-mond Music Festival that same year.

Wang was also one of three Canadian pianists selected to compete in last summer’s Cooper International Compe-tition at Oberlin Conservatory of Music in Ohio. And last month Wang was the lone Canadian to compete in South Carolina’s annual Hilton Head Interna-tional Piano Competition.

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The birds tested between 2000 and 2009 had all died from being hit by cars or simi-lar trauma.

Lead researcher Kyle Elliott, from McGill University, says more species are adapt-ing to urban areas, where they encounter higher levels of chemical pollutants, which can then bioaccumulate in top predators. Hawks, for example, eat starlings that often feed on garbage.

Elliott said it’s impossible to say the ultra-toxic hawk was contaminated by the waste transfer station in Langley – a scenario Metro Vancouver officials doubt because garbage there is swiftly compacted, giving birds little access – but he suspects avian access to garbage is part of the overall problem, whether it’s via landfills, dump-sters or bagged garbage at the curb.

“There were very high levels across the entire Lower Mainland,” he told Black Press.

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At first, Luke Reilly was star-struck.

His entire life he’d looked up to Bri-an Johns, and now suddenly the swimmer he admired most had become his coach.

“It was a bit weird,” says Reilly, the lanky Richmond teen who may sooner than later wind up breaking his mentor’s longstand-ing Canadian record in the men’s 400-metre individual medley. (Johns, who also holds the short-course mark of four minutes, 2.72 seconds, set at the 2003 Canadian Inter-university Championships, was 26 years old when he set the long-course mark of 4:11.41 seconds during the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, China).

“I had looked up to this person my entire life and waited to get his autograph at the pool and listen to his speeches. Suddenly I was communicating with this person on a day-to-day basis.”

Eventually, the angst waned and Reilly the stu-dent began soaking up the sage advice of Johns the teacher.

“It’s amazing to be getting this first-hand experience about everything. I can always go and talk to him. Like before nationals, when I got really nervous, he was a voice of reason,” said Reilly.

“You know Luke,” Johns told him. “I was always more nervous for trials than for any other meet.”

Reilly, 19, punched his ticket to the 2015 Pan American Games this summer in Toronto by winning the men’s 400 I.M. in four minutes, 17.21 seconds at the Canadian Swimming Trials earlier this month in Toronto. He also won the 200 I.M. in 2:01.57.

“I’m extremely stoked about competing at the Pan-Am Games and I would like to make my country proud,” he said. “But right now I’m focusing on training. When it comes closer I’ll probably think about it more.”

Reilly has always been a fish in water.Shunning such activities as soccer, a

precocious five-year-old dove into the pool with such affinity during his Red Cross lessons that his parents soon enrolled him in the Richmond Kigoos summer swim club. The experience with the Kigoos only ramped up his passion for swimming, and in short order he made the next logical progression into winter swimming.

While Reilly found winter swimming more competitive, it only whetted his appetite. Eventually he found his way to the Univer-sity of B.C. campus and the opportunity to train with the Dolphins Swim Club. His familiarity with the surroundings, and with the university swim coaches Tom Rushton, Steve Price and Brian Johns, only made it that much easier when he decided to enroll as a student in UBC’s art program in 2013 and swim for the Thunderbirds.

As an emerging star on the national team, it also helps Reilly that the Canadian High Performance Centre for swimming in Van-couver is also located at UBC.

“It’s really amazing for my swimming to be able to train under Jozseph Nagy and Tom Johnson,” he said. “They’re so knowledge-able and experienced in the sport. And with Steve (Price) and Brian (Johns) it gives me a really strong coaching support system.”

Although Reilly’s time in the 400 indi-vidual medley at the national trials was not his best ever (it was his second best), he was encouraged because he feels his stroke execution and technique were a lot better than last spring’s Canadian trials in Victoria when he clocked a PB of 4:15.86—a mea-gre 0.06 seconds off Alec Page’s winning pace—and well beyond last summer when

he placed seventh in the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland where he scored a time of 4:19.72.

Swimming Canada’s Junior Male Swimmer of the Year in 2013, after setting a nation-al age group record in the 400 I.M. at the world junior championships in Dubai, Reilly is still evolving as an athlete. Like all swimmers, he plans out his season well in advance but says the itinerary can change based on a number of factors.

“One of the biggest changes I’ve experienced in the last year or so is get-ting to know myself as a swimmer more,” he said. “I’m more knowledgeable about what I need to do to pre-pare for meets and to swim

fast than say three years ago when I was very inconsistent. I

didn’t really prepare well. I think I’ve always gotten enjoyment out of swimming, but as I’ve grown I’m able to manage swimming better. With swimming, you have to be so aware of your body and when you grow you lose that feeling so you have to re-learn positioning again. And you never want too much weight because you have so much more distance to go, so you want to work on having lean muscle.”

Reilly’s rigid training schedule requires sig-nificant commitment—two-a-day workouts, averaging two-plus hours each, are rou-tine—and sacrifice. But coach Price said the payoff is great, especially when you have to overcome moments of adversity like Reilly and his UBC teammates did in winning the Canadian Inter-university Swimming Championships for a fourth consecutive year at the Saanich Commonwealth Pool in February.

“Luke worked very hard to qualify and stood tall to score for the team,” said Price.

The men’s team was just selected as the university’s team of the year.

“One of the things Luke has done really well in his second year is show greater resiliency,” Price said. “He trains very hard and pushes himself, and has become better focused on the end-game.”

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From Page 20Price said part of Reilly’s maturing as a young athlete is

learning how to balance swimming with the other aspects of his life. He said mental strength is perhaps Reilly’s great-est ability and he’s learned to hone that while continuing to develop his skills.

“He’s also learned to handle disappointment better,” Price said. “He didn’t quite qualify for the world championships team he was hoping for, but the selection is even higher than the international standard by design. But there’s no question he is certainly on his way.”

Price anticipates swimming in front of a home crowd, and on the world stage at that, at the Pan-American Games this summer in Toronto will be invaluable for Reilly as he strives to qualify for the 2016 Olympic Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro.

“It will be a big step for him and a good shot in the arm,” said Price.

Inspired by the three appearances at the Olympic Games by Johns (who himself grew up in Richmond and swam for UBC), Reilly has long dreamed of competing on the biggest international stage in sport.

“Since I can remember it’s always something I’ve wanted to achieve,” said Reilly. “Now that I realize it’s an actual pos-sibility I’m working even harder toward accomplishing it. It would be such amazing opportunity to step up on the block and dive in wearing the maple leaf.”

The oldest of three siblings, Reilly feels blessed to be part of a close-knit family that values sport and supports each other’s pursuits. He’s excited that his sister Taylor, a Grade 11 student, is also a competitive swimmer who is making great strides herself training in the positive environment of the Dolphins.

“I’m excited for her. In next year or so she’s definitely go-ing to take off,” he said.

Reilly is also immensely proud of his youngster sister Kate, who is in Grade 9 and “a phenomenal hockey player.”

“We all love sports and it’s not really a burden to be involved. It’s more an opportunity, something we get to do because our parents always thought being active was important,” he said.

“They have always supported us in what we love, and encouraged us to pursue our athletic dreams.”

Reilly admits to being competitive, and says anyone who has ever competed knows the satisfaction of accomplish-ment after pushing yourself. But he believes anyone can be athletic.

“I don’t think you have to be a certain weight or born a certain way to accomplish success. I think the most impor-tant thing is hard work,” he said.

That said, Reilly has immense respect and appreciation for his teammates. Besides training together, they are close friends who enjoy hanging out together.

“Training is really hard and it’s nice to go through it with a group of people who are like-minded and who you like. But you have to be able to switch into the moment when you walk through the doors of the pool though, and not let anything affect you,” he said.

Away from the pool, Reilly finds cooking a relaxing dis-traction.

“Sometimes I come home after practice and make dinner, or try something new,” he said. “Right now, I’m learning how to play the guitar but it’s coming along very slowly. I hope in three years to be able to play ‘Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star’, but I’m not sure at my rate.”

Reilly is a huge music fan. He loves just about all genres and his playlist includes everything from hard rock to indy to rap.

“It can always take my mind off practice or the day,” he said. “I also love Netflix.”

Pan-Ams this summer, perhaps Olympics next

Scott Grant/Swimming Canada photoRichmond’s Luke Reilly is one of Canada’s emerging forces in the pool. He recently won two national titles in qualifying for this sum-mer’s Pan-American Games in Toronto.

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“Since I can remember (competing at the Olympics has) always been something I’ve wanted to achieve. Now that I realize it’s an actual pos-sibility, I’m working even harder toward accomplishing it. It would be such an amazing opportunity to step up on the blocks and dive in wearing the maple leaf. ”

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Cricket in the parkCricketers enjoyed the fine weather last weekend to tune up for the B.C. Mainland Cricket League’s 2015 season which of-ficially begins Saturday. Richmond’s Division I side hosts the Meralomas at noon at Minoru Park.Don Fennell photo


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“Neighbourhoods like Highland Estate are extremely rare and our perspective purchasers have been waiting very excitedly for this new neighbourhood to be available,” says Deborah Calahan, vice-president of sales and marketing for Morningstar. “Each week more and more potential homebuyers are signing up on our website in anticipation to own one of these very exclusive estate homes.”

The single-family homes are redefining luxury with a refined interior style and impeccable exteriors with surrounding views and green space.

Adding to its list of Burke’s most prominent neighbourhoods like Kingston, Partington, Avondale and

With 4800 square feet of living space to explore and make your own, the homes feature beautiful hardwood floors, glass stair railings, dramatic vaulted ceilings, a linear stone faced gas fireplace, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and enormous windows that provide stunning views of the private surrounding greenspace. With elegance at every turn, these three-storey, five-bedroom homes with a finished basement and three car garage makes Highland Estates a true gem in the Lower Mainland, with everything a homeowner could want under one roof. There is also the choice of professional designer colour packages to choose from so customizations can be made: add a butler kitchen, an outdoor fireplace or even an extra bathroom. Highland

Highland Estates by Morningstar Belmont, Morningstar’s Highland Estates will once again raise the bar for exclusive single family home luxury. Superior quality, exceptional locations and incredible details create an unparalleled experience from a builder who’s constantly evolving to create the best single-family homes possible. Morningstar is an associate of Polygon Homes Ltd., one of the leading homebuilders in British Columbia. Since 1980, Polygon and its associate companies have built more than 23,000 homes throughout the Lower Mainland.

Pre-register for a sneak peak at the exclusive neighborhood of Highland Estates by Morningstar prior to the Grand Opening on May 2 at NOON. The sales centre is located at 3507 Hadley Wood in Coquitlam. For more information, visit mstarhomes.com

NEW HOME DEVELOPMENT


PHASE II FINAL COLLECTIONNOW SELLING.

Located in Richmond’s highly sought-after Alexandra Gardens neighbourhood, Alexandra Court by Polygon

is ideally situated for an exciting urban lifestyle. Hundreds of fashionable shops and restaurants are within

walking distance. At the heart of the community, an expansive courtyard and 12,000 square foot clubhouse

offer private amenities for the whole family to enjoy. Visit us today.

Two-bedroom homes priced from $334,900

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South Surrey has long been a fashionable address, and the recent growth of the Morgan Heights area has brought a new urban appeal to this community.Sakura is a new community of 75 four-bedroom townhomes that opens up the Morgan Heights residential market to family-sized homes. The affordable luxurious homes have spacious floorplans that are well in line with layouts for single-family homes.“The entire property won’t just be a great place to come home to at the end of the day, but it’s also designed to have wonderful spaces to relax and explore with your family,” says Carly Willey, sales manager for Sakura.Sakura is offered by CastleHill Homes, a local developer with over 40 years experience building homes on the West Coast. With their HomePOINT™ technology, each townhome is ready for home automation, with an opportunity for each homeowner to customize to meet their own needs.Sakura homes are stylishly designed to refl ect the outdoorsy appeal of the larger South Surrey area, with a twist of sophisticated urban fl are. Elegant wood overhangs; detailed stonework and impeccable landscaping make each home special and a source of homeowner pride.

Residents at Sakura will also enjoy the convenience of the two-level Clubhouse. The main level will house a fi tness centre and yoga studio, and the upper level well-equipped social area with full kitchen and lounge.Interiors at Sakura feature open concept designs with contemporary appeal. Entryways are simply stunning with 20’ ceilings and modern chandelier lighting, glass stair railings, and wide plank laminate fl ooring leading into the main fl oor living space. Cozy fi replaces bring as much warmth as the oversize windows bring natural light throughout each home. Kitchens are sized for family life as well as easy entertaining, with large islands adorned with beautiful quartz countertops and designer lighting. Large patios or decks with gas hook-ups expand the living space to the outdoors.Sakura is located at 15688 - 28th Avenue in South Surrey. Affordably priced to start in the low $500s, the 4-bedroom townhomes range in size from 1,846 to 2,231 sq.ft. Don’t miss out on this opportunity for a spacious family-sized home in Morgan Heights! Pre-register now for an opportunity to buy in the fi rst limited release of homes, before this spring’s Grand Opening, by calling 604-538-5588 or online at www.SakuraLiving.ca

Contemporary 4-bedroom homes in stylish Morgan Heights


Passion & Dedication for Your Real Estate Needs

[email protected] Munro Seafair Realty

1605 53A STREET, TSAWWASSEN 1648 SPYGLASS CRES., TSAWWASSEN

A RARE FIND! Fabulous view property, 7 bedroom custom built rancher with full basement. Recent renovation features open concept living, granite and marble counter/fl oors in kitchen and ensuite and stainless steel appliances. Basement features huge games room that would make a great theatre or gym space and lots of storage. Private back yard is an oasis featuring concrete divers pool and hot tub. Entertain on your huge upper patio while watching spectacular sunsets out to the ocean and Vancouver Island — SUNNY TSAWWASSEN AT IT’S BEST! $1,320,000.

WELCOME TO YOUR BEAUTIFUL FAMILY HOME in desirable Imperial Village! Impeccably maintained and cared for, the home features a great layout with 4 bedrooms and games room up, a den on the main and an abundance of natural light throughout. The back yard offers a private retreat with well manicured gardens and a tranquil water feature. Fantastic location close to schools (including Southpointe Academy), shopping, transit and just blocks away from the newly built Tsawwassen Springs Golf Course — TRULY A GREAT FAMILY HOME! $938,800.

OPEN SATURDAY 2-4 OPEN SUNDAY 2-4

Very charming and spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home in always popular Burkeville. Many updates in this well-laid-out home. Gorgeous original fi r fl oors, nice large family room addition on the back as well as newer fully fi nished double garage with loads of storage above. Don’t let the view from the street deceive you. This is a good size home that is excellent for entertaining too. All this on a 50’ x 120’ fenced lot. Call for a viewing or come by the open on Sunday April 26 from 2-4pm and see for yourself.

Bob Schmitz604.908.2045

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TOP FLOOR WINNER! Beautifully maintained and lots of updating in this large 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 condo. Fantastic newer kitchen, updated baths and fl ooring, great storage, supersize outdoor balcony and super central convenient Richmond location! Suite Good Buy!!

#306 - 8040 BLUNDELL RD • $249,800

WELCOME TO THE PERFECT TOWNHOUSE PACKAGE! Large, updated and move-in ready 1600 sq. Ft. 3 Bedroom townhouse in westwind’s somerset mews, 19+ complex. Tasteful updates throughout, great storage and a large patio to enjoy the lovely backyard gardens. Excellent downsize from a house option. A LOVELY PLACE TO CALL HOME!

#52 - 11771 KINGFISHER DRIVE • $528,800

ENJOY THE SPACE this extra large, bright and lovingly maintained, immaculate, 2 bedroom, 2 bath in Mellis Gardens. 1300 sq. ft. with large rooms, great storage, 2 balconies and all in a totally rainscreened 19+ building. Easy access to everything. CALL TODAY TO VIEW!

#210 - 11240 MELLIS DR. • $318,000

Bright and beautiful view corner 546 sq. ft. studio/open 1 bedroom condo in London Landing. Modern hi-end fi nishings throughout, 9’ ceilings, built-in murphy bed to maximize space and storage and gorgeous panoramic views from all windows and large balcony. CALL NOW TO VIEW!

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

21 COMING EVENTS

CURIO SALE The Richmond Hos-pital Auxiliary Thrift Shop is having its Spring Curio Sale on Saturday, April 25th from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Items incl fi ne china, silver, crystal, jewellery, vintage linens, paintings and much more. The RHHA Thrift Shop is located in the heritage church building at the corner of Chatham Street and Second Ave. in Steveston.

33 INFORMATION

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CHILDREN

86 CHILDCARE WANTED

LIVE-IN CAREGIVER (childcare)Call Ruel / Lanie 778-297-8881 or email: [email protected]

EMPLOYMENT/EDUCATION

114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

CLASS 1 HIGHWAY LINE HAUL

COMPANY DRIVERSVan Kam’s Group of Companies requires Class 1 Drivers for the SURREYarea. Applicants must have a min 2 yrs industry driving experience.

We Offer AboveAverage Rates!

To join our team of professional drivers please send off a resume and cur-rent drivers abstract to:

[email protected] more info about Line Haul, call Bev,

604-968-5488

We thank all applicants for your interest!

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.


114 DRIVERS/COURIER/TRUCKING

HIGHWAYOWNER OPERATORS

$3500 SIGNING BONUSVan Kam’s group of compa-nies req. Highway linehaul owner operators based in our Surrey terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain driving experi-ence/training.

We offer above average rates and an excellent

employee benefi ts package.To join our team of profession-al drivers, email a detailed re-sume, current driver’s abstract and details of your truck to:

[email protected] orCall 604-968-5488 or

Fax: 604-587-9889Only those of interest

will be contacted.

Van-Kam is committed toEmployment Equity and

Environmental Responsibility.

115 EDUCATION

Excavator & Backhoe Operator Training. Be employable in 4-6wks. Call 604-546-7600. www.rayway.ca

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIP-MENT OPERATOR SCHOOL.

NO Simulators. In-the-seat training. Real world tasks.

Weekly start dates. Job board! Funding options.

SignUp online! iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853

130 HELP WANTED

CONSTRUCTION SITEIn your NEIGHBOURHOOD

Req: Carpenters, HelpersLabourers, CSO’s/OFA’s

TCP’s, Cleaners $11-28/hrWork Today, Daily or Weekly Pay

Apply 9AM to 2PM at:118 – 713 Columbia Street

New West 604.522.4900

110 CAREER SERVICES/JOB SEARCH


130 HELP WANTED

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

FULL TIME TRUCK DRIVER

Required by Richmond Building Supplies Co. Ltd.

Must have a clean driving record & be in good physical condition as regular lifting is required.

Please email your resume to:[email protected]

Landscaping Sales & Service Opportunities

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

Summer Work. SeekingHonest, Hard Working Staff.

www.PropertyStarsJobs.com

OWNEROPERATOR

Zip Courier presently has an opening for an owner/operator with a minivan, full size van, or hatchback/ SUV to join our busy, growing fl eet. Full-time work Mon-Fri, work is all over the Low-er Mainland, start from home.

We provide training, a pleasant work environment, better than average earnings, uniforms...

Join our winning team!

[email protected] or 604-549-0404

132 HOME STAY FAMILIES

HOMESTAY FAMILIESAre you available to be a

homestay family this summer? International students want tomeet you and learn about your culture, while studying English.

For more info; Call: 778-872-2195, or email:

[email protected]

134 HOTEL, RESTAURANT,FOOD SERVICES

NANDO’S CHICKEN, Ironwood, Richmond. Looking for grillers, full and parttime. Training provided. Contact 604-725-1221 or 604-512-9723, 604-448-9884.

142 OFFICE SUPPORT/CLERKS

EXPERIENCED F/T JUNIOR CONVEYANCER

Immediate position available in a busy Richmond Notary Offi ce. Your skills will include a mini-mum of 2 years experience on conveyance fi les; have great organizational skills, ability to multi-task and an excellent command of the English lan-guage. Must be profi cient in: ProSuite, BC OnLine, MyLTSA, Efi ling and Word.

Email resume to: accounting @richmondnotary.ca

Time to putdown some

roots?Check out the “Real Estate

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Class 625 - For Sale By OwnerClass 638 - Open Houses


160 TRADES, TECHNICAL

WAREHOUSE WORKER / DRIVER

We are an industry leader of building products, located in Surrey, and we are growing. The team is hard working, the work environment is fast-paced with good people, and the benefi ts are excellent.Top notch warehouse worker / driver with a positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to do heavy lifting is required for immediate start. Mon. - Fri.If you are dedicated, have lead-ership ability and are looking for good solid employment

send your resume:Fax: 604-513-1194 Email:

[email protected]

130 HELP WANTED


164 WAREHOUSE

PLANT WORKERSRequired by

Fish Processing Plantfor day shifts.

Please apply at:#200-11251 River Rd.

Richmond.

PERSONAL SERVICES

IMPERIAL Ballroom address: #1-7900 River Road, Richmond Website: imperialballroom.ca Crys-tal Li and han Ly , current ranking of No. 3 in Canada for 10 dance tel: 604-279.5459/ 778-858,6300

130 HELP WANTED

PERSONAL SERVICES

182 FINANCIAL SERVICES

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130 HELP WANTED

110 CAREER SERVICES/JOB SEARCH

- Richmond Review Friday, April 24, 2015

BROKERING FACILITY NOTICE

TAKE NOTICE THAT SOP International Recycle Inc., 110-5900 No.6 Road, Richmond,

BC has applied to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (“Metro

Vancouver’’) pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District

Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw for a Licence to:

1. Operate a BROKERING FACILITY at 110-5900 No.6 Road, Richmond, BC where

Used Carpet, Used fi shing line, Used car airbags and Used nylon rope would be

received, sorted and processed for the purpose of recycling. These activities will

reduce the volume of waste destined for disposal.

2. Operate within the boundaries of the land or premises with the legal description

of: PID 023-768-169, Lot 1, Block 4N, Plan LMP33086, Section 4, Range 5W, New

Westminster Land District.

3. Operate 9am- 6pm, Monday to Saturday.

4. Ensure no more than 50 tonnes of Recyclable Materials would be on the site at any

one time.

It should be noted that this application is at a preliminary stage and has not gone to

the Solid Waste Manager for his consideration. Therefore, aspects of the proposal may

change as the application proceeds through the review process.

This Notice is published pursuant to the Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage

District Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Regulatory Bylaw 181 as

amended. A person who may be adversely affected by the granting or amending of

the Licence described in this notice may, within 30 days of its publication, notify Metro

Vancouver’s Solid Waste Manager in writing stating how that person is affected. The

Solid Waste Manager may take into consideration any information received after 30

days only if the Solid Waste Manager has not made a decision on the Licence.

Please note that submissions in response to this notice may be made available to the public as part of the public record, subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Metro Vancouver

Attention: Ray Robb, Solid Waste Manager

4330 Kingsway, Burnaby B. C. V5H 4G8

Phone: (604) 432-6200 Fax: (604) 436-6707

Email: [email protected]

SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS FOR A LIVABLE REGION

PLUMBING & HEATING

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

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

203 ACCOUNTING / TAX /BOOKKEEPING

Accounting & Tax ServicesPersonal and

Corporate Taxes

Accounting andManagementConsulting

Clean up past accounting recordsYear-end preparation,

Setting up accounting SoftwareFull Cycle Payroll,

GST/PST/WCB ReturnsRaju Nanduri CGA

160 - 3031 Beckman PlaceRichmond BC. 778-688-2999

[email protected]

269 FENCING

S&S LandscapingCEDAR FENCE INSTALLATION604-275-3158

281 GARDENING

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

15% SENIORS DISCOUNT A+ Rating with BB Bureau

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•Pruning Trees •23 yrs. exp. •Insured •Free Estimates

Brad 778-552-3900

JAPANESE PRO GARDENER Lawns, Power Raking, Hedges & Trees. Free Estimates 604-839-8856

283 GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS

GUTTER & ROOF Cleaning/Power Washing since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Simon, 604-230-0627

287 HOME IMPROVEMENTSCONCRETE FORMING,

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VECTOR RENO’S Specializing in all interior & exterior

home renovations & additions Call 604-690-3327

DBathroomsDKitchensDCountertop ReplacementDEntrance DoorsDFrench DoorsDSidingDSundecksDLaminate FloorsDEnclosuresDCeramic TileDCustom MouldingsDReplacement WindowsDInterior Painting

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

320 MOVING & STORAGE

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Real Professionals, Reas. Rates. Best in every way! 604-721-4555.

MIRACLE MOVING Licensed - Bonded - Fully Equip. Residential Commercial, 1-3 Men

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~We accept Visa & Mastercard~

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

320 MOVING & STORAGE

ABBA MOVERS & DEL Res/comm 1-5 ton truck, 2 men fr $45. Seniors Discount. Honest, bsmt clean up. 25yrs Exp. 24hrs/7days 604-506-7576

329 PAINTING & DECORATING

Ronaldo’s PaintingInsured/WCB/Free Estimates

Ronaldo, 778-881-6478Visa/Mastercard

www.paintspecial.com 604.339.1989 Lower Mainland

604.996.8128 Fraser ValleyRunning this ad for 10yrs

PAINT SPECIAL3 rooms for $299

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

Cloverdale Premium quality paint.NO PAYMENT until Job is

completed. Ask us about ourLaminate Flooring.

338 PLUMBING10% OFF if you Mention this AD!

*Plumbing *Heating *Reno’s *More Call Aman: 778-895-2005

MIN. EXPRESS PAGING SYSTEM

Reasonable Rates 604-270-6338

341 PRESSURE WASHING

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POWER WASHING since 1982. WCB/Liability insurance. Call Simon for prompt service. 604-230-0627

Power Washing, Gutters, Windows, Maintenance, Res/Comm. Lic/Ins’d. Free Est. Call Dean 604-839-8856

POWER WASHINGGUTTER CLEANING

SAME DAY SERVICE AVAILABLE Call Ian 604-724-6373

353 ROOFING & SKYLIGHTS

ARBUTUS ROOFING & DRAINS Ltd

We specialize in:F Shingle Roofi ng F Flat Roofi ng

F Re-Roofi ng & Roof Repairs

Residential / Strata

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356 RUBBISH REMOVALPATRICK’S RUBBISH REMOVAL

*Landscape *Trimming *Yard Clean *Const. Clean. *ANYTHING!!!

1 Ton Truck. Call Patrick for Prompt Quality Service @ 604-808-1652.

356 RUBBISH REMOVAL

#1 AAA RubbishRemoval

25 Years Serving Rmd.Residential & Commercial Clean Courteous Service

FREE ESTIMATESJoe 604-250-5481

JUNK REMOVAL By RECYCLE-IT!604.587.5865www.recycleitcanada.ca

Brads Junk Removal.com. Same Day Service. Affordable Rates! 604.220.JUNK (5865)

359 SAND, GRAVEL & TOPSOIL

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SAND & GRAVEL SALESAll types of sand & gravel

604-560-9255

PETS

477 PETS

BOXER PUPS, family raised, dew-claws, tails, vaccinated, health cert exc quality. $1800. 604-341-1445

German Shepherd pups, vet check, 1st shots, own both parents, gd tem-pered, farm & family raised in coun-try, good guard dog/family pet. born feb 11. $750; 604-796-3026, no sunday calls

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By virtue of the Warehouseman’s Lien Act and on behalf of Marvel Auctions Ltd. we will dispose of goods, namely 1) Miscellaneous goods, debtor “Randell Levi” to recover $1,650.00 plus accruing storage and any/all other expenses related. These goods will be made available for sale after May 8, 2015. Goods are currently being stored at 4508 Beedie Street, Burnaby.

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STEPHANIE WONGWhen the University of B.C. golf season—which will be Stephanie Wong’s last—winds up next month

with the Canadian university/college championship May 26 to 29 in Guelph, Ont., the engaging young Richmondite will retain a devotion to both. She says her four years of attending UBC, and playing golf, have been very rewarding but it’s 100 per cent because of her teammates. “They’ll be like family for

the rest of my life,” says Wong, who tied for second with Kat Kennedy of Okotoks, Alta., both at 2-under 142 at the recent Battle at Primm collegiate golf tournament in Nipton, Calif.

The Richmond Review is proud to recognize Chow as the Athlete of the Month for April.

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Victor Shevtsov photoGrace Hoff presented the BCRMTA Community Service Scholarship to Jasper Lin Yi Zhu. The presentation was made at the BC Registered Music Teachers’ As-sociation, Richmond Branch’s Scholarship Recital held on Sunday April 12 at St. Alban Anglican Church.

Victor Shevtsov photoColleen Myskiw presented the Winfred Proud Memorial Scholarships to Amanda Yee and Jeff Zhang at the BC Registered Music Teachers’ Association, RichmondBranch’s Scholarship Recital.

The ANAF284 Dart team head to Penticton today to participate in the ANAF dart tournament. The Ladies Auxiliary of 284 donated shirts for the trip. Left ro right, back row: Kirk Piche, Phil Dew, Paul Good, Tim Daganais, Len Cowan, Gary Owens, Chris Dinnell, Bob Stradling. Front row Deb Tew, and Ladies Auxiliary 284 Presi-dent Shirley Gibbons.

Yaohan Centre made a $3,000 dona-tion to Richmond Hospital Foundation, thanks to gifts raised at the Brenda & Friends concert featuring well known performer Brenda Lo and other sing-ers. Proceeds from the event on March 27, 2015 will help improve local health care in Richmond.Left to right are: Carleen Pauliuk, Director of Donor Relations & Events, Richmond Hospital Foundation, Ivy Lui, Yaohan Centre, Aaron Leung, A A Property Management Ltd., and Kim Schuss, Board Member, Richmond Hospital Foundation.

Richmond Review, April 24, 2015

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