Ever wonder who Minoru was and why there is a park in Richmond (Minoru Park) and a boulevard (Minoru Boulevard) with that same name?
The story starts with a boy named Minoru Eida whose name was given to a thoroughbred horse that belonged to King Edward VII. Minoru the boy was the son of Lord Wavertree's Japanese master gardener. In 1909 Minoru the horse won two of England's most famous horse ...
Posted by Michele Joller
on November 30, 2012
Tickets are now available for Fiddler on the Roof which will open at the Gateway Theatre's Main Stage on December 12th and run until December 31st: Adults/seniors $48; students $30; group rate (for 10+ tickets) $43. For more information, contact the box office which is open Monday - Friday 12-6pm and on Saturday from 2-6pm or call 604-270-1812. The theatre and box office are located at 6500 ...
Posted by Michele Joller
on November 30, 2012
Created by United Kingdom artist Patrick Hughes for the 2009 - 2011 Vancouver Biennale, Doors of Knowledge is a painted aluminum sculpture consisting of 24 doors (each 7 ft x 3 ft) that have been bolted together to form a zigzag line in Minoru Park, Richmond BC. Set under the trees in front of the library (and clearly visible as you are driving along Minoru Boulevard between Granville Avenue and ...
Posted by Michele Joller
on November 30, 2012
Was driving along Ryan Road this afternoon when suddenly I spotted a holiday house off in the distance. Couldn't help but stop and check it out. I had noticed large ornaments at Canadian Tire and thought they would be good in trees. It was a nice holiday treat to come across them actually in use.
Posted by Michele Joller
on November 27, 2012
Time is running out -- the Richmond Volunteer Water Metering Program has been extended until the end of 2012. The City of Richmond's flat rate for household water in 2012 was $1413.17. By volunteering to go on a water meter, many owners of single family homes and duplexes are finding that their bills for water/sewer consumption end up being substantially less than the flat rate (especially ...
Posted by Michele Joller
on November 21, 2012
Construction is now underway on Carrera, Polygon's latest project in Richmond, BC. The prestigious 2 bedroom parkside residences will have an enviable location once completed. Sandwiched between Minoru Park and Richmond Centre Shopping Mall, the suites have location, location, location covered! Look for open plan layouts with marble bathrooms and European-style gourmet kitchens with premium appliances. ...
Posted by Michele Joller
on November 13, 2012
It is not too late to become a GOLD Air Miles collector. Collectors have until December 31st to qualify. Just collect 1000 Air Miles at 5 different sponsors within the calendar year to earn Gold status for 2013. Collecting miles gets a lot easier if you are thinking about moving because Century 21 is an Air Miles sponsor. For every $1000 of your purchase or sale, you will earn 2 Air Miles. Each ...
Posted by Michele Joller
on November 9, 2012
Tucked away yet in the heart of downtown Richmond, BC -- this is Saffron on the Park. The third phase of the 296-unit 3-building complex is now selling and available for immediate possession. 6800 Eckersley Road joins 8600 Park Road (phase 1) and 6828 Eckersley Road (phase 2). Built around a large inner courtyard garden with cascading waterfalls marking its entrances, the complex is off Cook ...
Posted by Michele Joller
on November 9, 2012
It's that time of year again -- the 18th annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive will be held from November 26 - December 3, 2012. Donations of new or gently used blankets, sleeping bags, warm clothing (coats, jeans, pants, sweaters), scarves, gloves, mitts and hats along with donations of new socks and new underwear can be dropped off at Century 21 Prudential Estates (7320 Westminster Hwy, Richmond BC). ...
Posted by Michele Joller
on November 2, 2012
In British Columbia, it is not uncommon to find an insurance clause in the Contract of Purchase and Sale: "This offer is subject to the Buyer obtaining approval for fire/property insurance, on terms and at rates satisfactory to the Buyer, by (date)." The clause is inserted as a reminder that the Buyer will need to purchase insurance to insure the property as of 12:01am on Completion Day (the day the ...
Posted by Michele Joller
on October 30, 2012