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Police investigating a shooting last Wednesday (May 17) on Burke Mountain are looking for more information about a 2022 four-door Honda Civic Touring that was engulfed in flames near Cape Horn Avenue and United Boulevard the same evening

Coquitlam RCMP were called to reports of a shooting at a strip mall at the intersection of David Avenue and Coast Meridian Road at around 7:30 p.m.

RCMP’s general investigation section said the victim, a 37-year-old male, was sitting at an outside table at the busy shopping centre when the shooting occurred. Officers

performed first aid before the man was rushed to hospital, where he’s in critical condition

Less than 30 minutes later, police responded to a vehicle fire not far from Colony Farm Regional Park.

RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Karrie Ellis said the two incidents are believed to be connected

“We are asking anyone who may have seen the suspect or suspect vehicle to contact investigators.”

Ellis said the “brazen” shooting was a “targeted incident in a highly populated area.”

She added, “we are

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Rachit Rao with his two-year old son, Hrihan, celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colour, spring and love at Colour Fest last Saturday at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park. See more photos on Page 3

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Library board says it’s time for a new library

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Holi, the festival of colour, spring and love, has been celebrated by Hindus since the seventh century It marks the end of winter and a time of renewal as well as the triumph of good over evil. Saturday (May 20) it was also an excuse for hundreds of people to throw brightly-coloured powder at each other Colour Fest, at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park, was organized by the Diwali Celebration Society Aside from the bonanza for soap and laundry detergent companies, the event also featured South Asian dance troupes and musical performances.

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Five reasons why you should add ScotFestBC to your Father’s Day weekend plans

This year’s ScotFestBC welcomes the world with an addition of a free World Music Festival on Sunday

From traditional pipers to bhangra, this year ’ s ScotFestBC is expanding its celebration of Scottish culture with the introduction of a free World Music Festival on Father’s Day weekend.

Made up of the British Columbia Highland Games, as well as the new World Music Festival, the 91st ScotFestBC runs June 16-18 with a weekend full of Scottish traditions and fun

“With the addition of the new World Music Festival, you’ll see your culture on the stage but also other ones as well It’s a reflection of the country we are now, ” says ScotFestBC executive director Mike Chisholm

Whether you come for a day or the entire weekend, ScotFestBC is an opportunity to indulge in Scottish culture and revelry by the shores of Lafarge Lake This event goes beyond competitions with a lively festival featuring pipe bands, lots of live music, food and merchandise vendors, cultural talks, whisky tastings and kids activities

Here are five reasons to add ScotFestBC to your Father’s Day weekend itinerary:

Live music

A great Irish musician Sharon Shannon will headline all three nights in the Big Tent Also present at the Games will be “Piper to the Stars” and adjudicator Lorne Cousin, and on Sunday, the Yukon’s Gurdeep Pandher, best known for his viral bhangra dances From steel drums to taiko, Ukrainian dance to hot fiddle tunes, with four separate stages at the musical festival, there’s something for every taste.

Friday pipes in the park

ScotFestBC kicks off with the six-time world pipe band champions SFU Pipe band ‘in-concert’ on the main stage Friday evening This is a rare opportunity to catch this world class band in-action and prepping for a similar concert in Scotland prior to August’s world pipe band championship. The band will lead off the Friday night followed by Irish great Sharon Shannon in the Big Tent Additionally, a local Celtic band Blackthorn will take the stage for a pre-event concert at 5:15 p.m. and a Whisky & Oyster event will take place at 6:30 p m (tickets required).

RE/MAX Heavy Events

Taking place on Saturday, experience the age-old tradition of Scottish Heavy Events, a captivating series of nine strength-based competitions. Derived from Scottish military weaponry and everyday life, these ancient contests test athletes’ power and skill. From the stone putt to weights for distance throws, hammer, weight for height/weight over bar, sheaf toss and the popular caber toss, witness the display of extraordinary strength and precision These events are a testament to the enduring legacy and historical significance of this time-honored Scottish tradition

Open Pìobaireachd Competition

Witness the pinnacle of piping excellence at the Open Pìobaireachd (pronounced ‘pee-brock’) Competition, held in the morning of the British Columbia Highland Games This prestigious event gathers the finest professional players from the Pacific Northwest, showcasing their mastery of the classical form of highland bagpipe “big” music Experience the haunting melodies and intricate techniques as these skilled pipers compete in this revered competition on Saturday morning in the Big Tent

Whisky school & beer garden

Discover the fascinating world of whisky At this year ’ s ScotFestBC, there will be four distinct whisky sessions catering to both newcomers and connoisseurs, and two whisky & oyster sessions. Led by whisky experts, these sessions will unravel the distinctions between malts and blends, and explore the nuances of 10, 14 and 18-yearold whiskies. Immerse yourself in the authentic Scottish Highland games atmosphere as you indulge in these educational tastings. Additionally, the beer service will serve up the unique and popular brews of Victoria’s Twa Dogs Brewery and other local beers and ciders for your enjoyment.

Highland dance

Highland dance, a competitive solo dance style, originated in the Scottish Highlands in the 19th and 20th centuries. Typically accompanied by Highland bagpipe music, it has become a staple at contemporary Highland games, enchanting audiences with its athleticism, grace and precision

Get your Friday tickets for $20 each and Saturday tickets for $25 each or get a weekend pass for $35 Sunday is free To learn more and get your tickets today visit ScotFestbc.com.

ScotFestBC: The British Columbia Highland Games, is hosted by the United Scottish Cultural Society, representing B.C.’s Scottish cultural groups. The Games Committee organizes the event alongside the BC Pipers’ Association, BC Highland Dancing Association, and Royal Scottish Country Dancing Association

The 91st ScotFestBC runs June 16-18. Photo supplied by ScotFestBC

Gurdeep Pandher Photo supplied by ScotFestBC

thankful that no one else was injured”

Ellis said investigators are looking for dash cam, CCTV, surveillance, cell phone and general video of the vehicle fire specifically between 7:45 and 8:15 p m on May 17 in the area of Cape Horn and United

Anyone with more information about the burning car or

Tuesday,May30 |4to6p.m. BurquitlamSkytrainStation

Wednesday,May31|4to6p.m.

Lafarge-LakeDouglasSkyTrainStationentrance(bythefrogsculpture)

2022 Honda Civic Touring similar to this one is believed to be connected to a shooting on Burke Mountain

Events

Sunday,May28

WheelchairLacrosseTry-it 5:30–7:30p.m.

CentennialActivityCentre

Wednesday,May31

AccessibilityaYear-roundPriority forCoquitlam

WithNationalAccessAbilityWeek beginningonSunday,Coquitlamis showcasingtheworkitdoesyear-roundto ensurethatpeopleofallages,abilitiesand meanscanaccessandenjoyCityfacilities andservices.

Thursday,June1

AccessAbilityResourceFair 4–6p.m.

MaillardvilleCommunity Centre

PickleballforNewcomers (19+) 11:30a.m.–1p.m.

MaillardvilleCommunity Centre

*instructedinFarsi

ArtforPositiveChange

6–8:30p.m.

GlenPinePavilion

Saturday,June3

BocciaTry-its

6:30–7:15p.m.(allages)

7:15–8p.m.(11–17)

8–8:45p.m.(18+)

CentennialActivityCentre

Forinformationonthese andotherAccessAbility

Weekactivities,visit coquitlam.ca/AAW

RecognizedacrossthecountryMay28to June3,NationalAccessAbilityWeek celebratesthecontributionsofCanadians withdisabilitiesandhighlightsthework takingplacetoremovebarriersto accessibilityandinclusioninworkplaces andcommunitiesacrossthecountry

InCoquitlam,NationalAccessAbilityWeek isaspringboardformorethan30free eventsandactivities,andanopportunityto callattentiontotheimportanceof removingbarrierstoaccess–physical, financial,socialandothers

ReimaginingCoquitlam’s TransportationFuture: AConversationwithExperts

AsweupdatetheCity’sStrategic TransportationPlan,accessibilityisan importantconsideration Infact,during publicengagementlastyearweheardthat physicalability,safetyandcostweresome ofthetopbarrierstocertaintypesof transportation

HelpusreimagineCoquitlam’s transportationfuturebyattendingan upcomingdiscussionpanel:

When:

Wednesday,May31,7–8:30pm

Where:

DouglasCollegeCoquitlamCampus Registerat letstalkcoquitlam.ca/TransportationPlan

AccessibilityfromtheGroundup

Coquitlam’slong-standingcommitmentto accessibilityincludes:

• TheUniversalAccess-AbilityAdvisory Committeelaunchedin2006toreview policies,programs,designplansand othercivicmattersforaccessibility

• Buildingroad,pedestrianandtransit infrastructurewithpeopleofallagesand abilitiesinmind

• Adoptingregulationstoaccommodate peopleofallabilitiesforparkingand buildingaccess

• Welcomingpeopleofallabilitiesto recreationserviceswithadapted equipmentandsupports

• Providingrecreationfinancialassistance, avarietyoflowcostorfreeprograms, andfreemenstrualproductsatfacilities

• Ensuringeventsandfunctionsare accessiblethroughanEventAccessibility

Checklist

• EnsuringtheCitywebsitemeetsgloballyrecognizedWebContentAccessibility Guidelines

Visitcoquitlamca/accessibilityformore informationaboutCityprograms, regulationsandpoliciesthatpromote accessibilityProgramsspecifictorecreation accesscanbefoundat coquitlam.ca/RecAccess

Coquitlam’sAccessAbility

ResourceFair

TheCitywillholditsfirstAccessAbility

ResourceFaironJune1from4to6pm

atthenewMaillardvilleCommunityCentre

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Learnaboutaccessibilityprogramsand services,providedbylocalgroupsand supportagencies

May25–31

AccessibilityIntegraltoEDIWork

TheCity’scommitmenttoaccessibilityhas evolvedintoabroaderfocusonequity, diversityandinclusion(EDI),whichworks tobreakdownbarrierssothateveryoneis abletolive,workandthriveinCoquitlam. Other2023Cityachievementsrelatedto accessibilityinclude:

• EarningaRickHansenFoundationgrant toimproveaccessibilityatthreefacilities andprovideaccessibilitytrainingtostaff

• Earningagrantforaccessible programmingfromtheCanadianParks andRecreationAssociation’sReaching EachandEveryOneprogram

• BeingthefirstB.C.municipalgovernment tosupportCrohn’sandColitisCanada’s GoHereWashroomAccessProgram, adding36washroomstotheGoHere WashroomLocatorApp

• FindoutabouttheworkofCoquitlam’s Equity,DiversityandInclusionprogramand theUniversalAccessAbilityAdvisory Committee–coquitlam.ca/UAAC.

• Provideinputtoinformthedevelopmentof theCity’snewStrategicTransportationPlan –letstalkcoquitlam.ca/TransportationPlan.

600morehomesinqueueforOakdale,BurkeMtn.

A public hearing will be held next month for Coquitlam city council to consider adding more than 600 homes in the booming neighbourhoods of Oakdale and Burke Mountain

Last Monday (May 15), city council unanimously gave first reading to three development bids to listen to the community’s comments on Monday, June 5:

• Rize Alliance (Oakdale) is applying to build a 38-storey market residential tower with 364 units, a six-storey market residential mid-rise with 40 units and two six-storey rental buildings with 163 units at 595–609 Westley Ave., 639 Elmwood St. and 600–616 Kemsley Ave.

• Morningsun Homes is proposing a 16-unit multiplex development for 1230 Mitchell St on Burke Mountain

• Morningstar Homes plans

29 single-family residential lots, five duplex lots and a townhouse lot at 3409, 3411, 3415, 3421 and 3455 Galloway Ave. on Burke Mountain

For the Oakdale application, the company proposes 137 market rental and 26 belowmarket rental units in its two rental buildings, said Andrew Merrill, Coquitlam’s director of development services.

If approved, the development located about 1,590 feet from the Burquitlam SkyTrain station would consolidate 11 properties.

There would also be a roundabout, and Kemsley Avenue and Elmwood Street would be widened in the area that also has multiple active bids, Merrill wrote in his report

The Rize Alliance plans would also see about 112 children in its complexes, as estimated by Coquitlam planners; however, the company is paying the city $194,000 in lieu of the childcare spaces a move opposed by Coun. Brent Asmundson.

If green-lighted, the Oakdale development would also generate for the municipality:

• $12.6 million in development cost charges

• $12.1 million in density bonuses

• $2 1 million in lieu for parking restrictions

• $521,000 in community amenity contributions

• $11,000 for the transportation demand management monitoring fund

Meanwhile, as for the Morningsun Homes application, of which Coun Robert Mazzarolo recused himself from the vote for potential conflict of interest reasons, the company wants to rezone a vacant property at 1230 Mitchell St. for 16 homes in five residential buildings.

Still, like the Oakdale bid, Morningsun is offering cash in lieu to make up for its missing two childcare spaces on site Should that application proceed, it would bring in for the city:

• $595,000 in development cost charges

• $177,000 in community amenity contributions

• $37,000 toward the Child Care Reserve Fund

And, for the Morningstar Homes plan, the company offering 29 single-family lots,

five duplex lots, a townhouse lot plus a park lot and stream side protection measures close to Smiling Creek Elementary School

The 12-acre site, which slopes 108 feet from the northeastern to southwestern corners and has a non-fish bearing tributary, will require rock blasting before construction begins.

“What’s that going to look like and, more importantly, feel like?” Mazzarolo said, asking city staff for more information before the public hearing, as well as the area history.

If OK’d, the municipality would yield from Morningstar Homes:

• $2 million in development cost charges

• $214,000 in community amenity contributions

• $56,000 toward the Child Care Reserve Fund

The City of Coquitlam recently received a petition from Paquette Street residents with more than 120 names to nix the Morningstar plan.

To have your say on June 5, call 604-927-3010 or visit coquitlam.ca/publichearings to register. The event takes place at 7 p.m. at Coquitlam City Hall (3000 Guildford Way).

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An artist’s rendering of the Rize Alliance development proposal for the western Coquitlam neighbourhood of Oakdale, as it might appear from the corner between Westley and Elmwood.

Sausages,danceandbeercelebratePoland

DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Port Coquitlam is ready to feast on Polish sausages, drink Polish beer, create folk art, watch traditional dances, listen to music and embrace a new culture at the BC Polish Festival

The 16th annual event is scheduled for May 28 at 1 p.m. in the plaza behind the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC), located at2150 Wilson Ave.

“We want to promote Polish culture and to showcase the talents of the people who live here,” said Emma McLaren, president of the Polonez TriCity Polish Association, which organizes the annual event.

McLaren, a Port Coquitlam middle school teacher, has been involved in the festival for many years, first as a pageant participant and later as an emcee

Now, she joins others with Polish heritage in mounting the festival.

Notably among the helpers is Antoni Kostka, who has also helped to organize the free event, and was recently recognized by officials as Port

Coquitlam’s 2023 volunteer of the year.

McLaren told the Tri-City News that she appreciates the guidance of the members of the Polonez Tri-City Polish Association in bringing the event together

McLaren comes by her Polish heritage through her mother, who was born in Krakow.

But, despite her mom’s efforts, she didn’t appreciate her heritage until she got more involved McLaren remembers

seeing how touched her mom was to witness the cultural extravaganza that is the annual Polish festival.

MISSING HOME

“I could tell how much she missed it [her former home]”

According to McLaren, Port Coquitlam has a sizeable Polish immigrant population, whose members gather at two local businesses, Canpole Polish Food on Flint Street and Maria’s Homestyle Perogis on Shaughnessy Street

“Those two stores in Port Coquitlam has made PoCo a good place for people to connect.”

McLaren thinks it’s important for youth to know where they come from while non-Polish visitors to the B.C. Polish Festival will enjoy the cultural experience of Poland without having to pay for an expensive flight.

This year, the festival will highlight a popular tourist destination, Zakopane a beautiful and well-known travel location.

Here are just some of the festivities that visitors can

expect when they visit the free event:

There will be a variety of Polish food such as pierogies, Polish sausages, hunter’s stew, potato pancakes, ham hocks and famous Polish cakes and pastries.

Parents will be able to enjoy some Polish beer while children can participate in folk art workshops.

The artistic program will run continuously from 1 to 7:30 p.m. and will include Polish folk dance ensembles in beautiful costumes, as well as the White Eagle Band from Victoria, and many talented soloists

DANCE PARTY

At 7:30 p.m., there will be an outdoor dance party that will continue until 9 p.m.

There will also be a market place, with vendors selling arts, crafts, jewellery and more Look for red and white flags, upbeat Polish folk and pop music and the smell of pierogies and sausage wafting through downtown Port Coquitlam.

Free underground parking is also available in the PCCC parking lot

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Emma McLaren adjusts her traditional flower crown in advance of Port Coquitlam’s upcoming Polish Festival to be held at Terry Fox Hometown Plaza.

Public Hearing Notice

When: Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at 7pm

Where: Electronic meeting or by in-person attendance in Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C. (see portmoody.ca/ph for details)

Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaw:

Application: REZ00016 Bylaw: 3399

Applicant: Mankarn Toor

Location: 2826 Jane Street

Purpose: To rezone the site from Single Detached Residential (RS1) Zone to Single Detached Residential – Small Lot (RS1-S) Zone in order to subdivide the land into two lots.

Port Moody City Hall

Bring

How do I get more information?

Copies of the bylaw(s) can be inspected online at portmoody.ca/publichearing at any time and in person at the second-floor counter in City Hall, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from 8:30am to 5pm You can also contact staff at planning@portmoody ca or 604 469 4540 with any questions

How can I provide input?

1. If you believe your property is affected by this rezoning application, you may comment directly to Council at the Public Hearing on June 6, 2023 by joining the electronic meeting as a participant or attending in person Visit portmoody ca/ph for instructions on how to join the electronic meeting

2 You can also send a submission in writing before 12pm on June 6, 2023 by emailing clerks@portmoody ca or faxing 604 469 4550 Please include “Bylaw 3399” in the subject line.

Kate Zanon, General Manager of Community Development

MAP - 2826 Jane Street

Iscity’sneedforanewlibrarylongoverdue?

MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Port Moody needs a new library.

And the city’s mayor says the wheels may already be in motion to help make it happen.

On May 9, library board chair Daphne Herberts told council Port Moody’s library has fallen behind facilities and programming available in other cities of comparable size across B.C.

“There’s not enough room for all the materials residents want,” she said in a fiveminute delegation prior to the commencement of council’s regular meeting May 9.

“Many services can’t be provided like maker spaces. There’s limited space for lending collections, there’s no computer labs or meeting rooms. It means we’re unable to experiment or innovate like other libraries”

But in subsequent discussion by councillors, Mayor Meghan Lahti hinted low-level discussions about a new library are already happening.

“I’m a huge supporter of the library,” she said. “Hopefully we can get moving on this

initiative”

Herberts said since the current library in the civic complex opened in 1995, it hasn’t been able to keep pace with the city’s growth. In fact, a consultant’s report in 2017 recommended it expand from 12,500 to 42,500 sq ft to meet the community’s needs

Several plans over the years

to expand the library or even build a new one haven’t gone anywhere, Herberts said.

Those include council’s approval in 2006 of a library building expansion committee and subsequent approval the next year of a concept statement to realize its expansion

In 2008, a budget for a library building project was part of the

city’s five-year capital plan but two years later it was removed

“There is considerable history,” Herberts said.

With Port Moody on the leading edge of considerable growth anticipated in the next 10-20 years, the pressure on the library’s current facility is only going to increase, said its director, Marc Saunders

“We need more space rather than just keeping with the status quo,” he said.

Herberts said the city has a golden opportunity to build a new library on the property at the corner of Ioco Road and Murray Street that was once occupied by the old firehall prior to the opening of the adjacent new firehall in 2014.

But an effort in 2018 to amend Port Moody’s official community plan and zoning bylaws that would have paved the way for the property to be sold for development into a high-density neighbourhood that could have included space for a new library as well as seniors housing and commercial space stalled.

Later that year, voters in the city rejected the idea of selling

the property for development in a special referendum question included on civic election ballots.

Herberts said the old firehall property is centrally-located and large enough to accommodate a library that would serve the community for years to come

She said the library board isn’t interested in getting a second branch as that would only increase its costs, nor is it keen to move the library elsewhere in the city.

Several councillors expressed support.

“It is your time,” said Coun Diana Dilworth

“I think this is really important,” echoed Coun. Amy Lubik, who successfully proposed a motion that discussions about a new library continue at council’s strategic planning committee.

Coun Kyla Knowles said Herberts and Saunders’ presentation had won her over “This was not something that was ever at the top of my list for need-to-have give our fiscal restraints,” she said.

“I think you’ve changed my mind tonight”

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Marc Saunders, the director of Port Moody Public Library, says the facility needs more space rather than just keeping with the status quo.

Provincemayrevisitdrugdecriminalization,premierhints

Less than four months after B.C. was given the ability to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of illegal drugs, there are signs that changes are coming to the policy.

After weeks of being slammed by the Opposition during daily question period over the lack of so-called “guardrails” to go with decriminalization, the BC NDP government appeared to have wilted somewhat by the end of the legislative session.

While still defending the move to decriminalization as a worthy endeavour, Premier David Eby himself offered a reminder that decriminalization is a pilot project and opened the door for revisiting the entire issue if things don’t work out.

More specifically, he agreed that municipalities that are concerned that decriminalization has led to a spike in the use of illegal drugs in public parks and schoolyards need to have those concerns listened to.

“Nobody wants this activity affecting our kids, and we will do something,” Eby told the legislature.

What, exactly, or even when that “something” will happen is not entirely clear. If legislation is needed to address the problem of illegal drugs, then it will take a while, since the house doesn’t sit again until the fall.

People using illegal drugs in parks and playgrounds is one of those “unintended consequences” that those so-called “guardrails” were

supposed to keep at bay, presumably.

As the Opposition BC United party (formerly known as the BC Liberal Party) pushes away from supporting decriminalization and the NDP acknowledges some changes may be required, it is worth noting the latest update of the worst statistic associated with the opioid crisis: deaths

The data from the coroner’s service was another bleak and grim reminder that solving the crisis if it indeed can be “solved” will likely not result from a single change in policy.

During the month of April, 206 British Columbians died from an overdose of illicit drugs (up 17 per

cent from the previous April and up four per cent from March).

B C ’s decriminalization “pilot” is set to last three years to allow enough time to gather evidence and data to see what’s working and what’s not That means, barring any change to that timeline, it will still be in place when the next provincial election is held in 2024

Based on what we saw and heard in the just-concluded legislative session, there is a good chance that drug decriminalization could be a key separation point between the BC NDP and BC United election platforms

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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LETTERS

YayforPoCoMayDays

The Editor: I want to express my heartfelt thanks to Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West, council and staff for an amazing job on the 100th May Days celebration

I had family visiting from out of town and they were wowed by the number of activities, entertainment, carnival rides and more

They remarked that you could tell how much people were enjoying themselves and loving their community.

I felt an immense amount of pride in Port Coquitlam.

There are so many positive things happen-

ing in the city these days.

It was wonderful to celebrate.

Michelle Reid Port Coquitlam

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Port Coquiltam celebrated its 100th May Days festival with a parade on May 13.

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Pay parking is not coming to PoMo for a while yet

MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

You can put your quarters and loonies back in your pocket.

At least for a while.

Last Tuesday (May 16), Port Moody council’s finance committee voted to defer a motion introduced by Coun Kyla Knowles to implement pay parking in various locations in the city until staff has time to report back on past proposals for pay parking, projected costs and revenues as well as appropriate sites

The report won’t be expected until June 1, 2024.

In a memo, Knowles said Port Moody has lagged behind neighbouring communities and Metro Vancouver in charging for parking

DEARTH OF SPOTS

She said that’s caused a dearth of open parking spots in popular spots like Rocky Point Park and Murray Street, where park visitors compete with patrons and employees of the nearby breweries and even commuters looking to avoid fees at the parking lot surrounding the Moody Centre SkyTrain and West Coast Express station.

Knowles also cited Old Orchard Park and Ungless Way, near Eagle Ridge Hospital, as potential sites that could benefit from pay parking.

Knowles said not charging for parking discourages turnover and doesn’t encourage visitors to use other, less-costly transportation modes like transit, cycling or walking. She said pay parking “will improve residents’

experience in the city” and generate revenue to help Port Moody pay for infrastructure Coun. Diana Dilworth said while she agrees in principle with Knowles’ pitch, the city should only implement pay parking after council has had a chance to consider all of its costs, benefits and ramifications, as well as provide opportunities for input from residents.

“We’re going to get a huge public backlash,” she said, adding considerations of pay parking by three previous councils ultimately went nowhere Coun. Haven Lurbiecki said any plan to charge for parking in the city should be looked at through an equity lens as it could impact residents differently depending on their ability to pay

“A decision like this can have positive and negative impacts on our residents,” she said. “How those impacts are distributed will not be the same for everyone.”

But Coun Samantha Agtarap said time is of the essence as there’s lots of information available to the city from the experiences of surrounding communities that have brought in pay parking.

“We need to create turnover,” she said “We need to get people out of their cars.”

Port Moody’s city manager Tim Savoie said before staff can get working on the file, they’ll have to put together a project proposal and budget for council’s approval, then identify a funding source to pay for it.

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SATURDAY, MAY 27

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FRIDAY, MAY 26

It’s another double bill for the Crossroads Coffeehouse Concerts: Robert Atyeo and Likewise (pictured above) headline the indie–folk–roots show in the Mabbett Room at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). The concert an ongoing fundraiser for the Crossroads Hospice Society starts at 7:30 p.m MORE: facebook.com/crossroadshospicecoffeehouse

More than 100 vendors will be at Terry Fox Secondary (1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam) from 10 a m to 4 p m for Low Entropy’s Tri-Cities Community Market Shop for baked goods, food, drinks, clothing, soaps, candles, makeup, handmade wares, photos and art MORE: facebook.com/lowentropy1

BIG MACHINES

SATURDAY, MAY 27

The City of Port Coquitlam opens its Public Works Yard to the community to show off its trucks, tractors and other heavy machinery used for engineering jobs. With the theme “Connecting the World Through Public Works,” the show and shine is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the yard (1737 Broadway St.).

MORE: portcoquitlam.ca

CHORAL CONNECTIONS

SATURDAY, MAY 27

Through the Decades is the title of Choral Connections’ spring show, happening at 7 p.m. at Heritage Woods Secondary

School (1300 David Ave , Port Moody) Directed by Ingrid Gay with Vincent Lo at the piano, the concert includes musical choral and vocal performances followed by dancing to the classic rock music of Double Image, in the grand hall. Door prizes, a raffle and 50–50 draw will be held. Complimentary appetizers will be served and a non-alcoholic cash bar will be open. Tickets are $35/$20 (12 and under).

MORE: choralconnections.ca

BEYOND BOOKS

SUNDAY, MAY 28

You can learn about the lending materials at the Coquitlam Public Library and have a chance to win a Roku streaming stick or a $50 gift card to the Real Canadian Superstore at the Beyond Books open house. The event takes place from noon to 3:30 p m in the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) and will feature lendable tech stations (demonstrating Go Pro cameras, binocular kits); a read and watch station (exhibiting electronic resources for movies, music and eBooks); a research and learning station (for genealogical research, courses, tutorials); and a newcomer station (resources for new Canadians). MORE: coqlibrary.ca/open-house

PublicWorksWeek,May21–27!

Let’scelebrateandthankCoquitlam’sPublicWorksteamof professionalswhooperateandmaintainourroads,water,sewer anddrainagesystems24hoursaday7daysaweek.

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PublicWorksprofessionalsmaintainandrepair:

• 1,614kmofpipe watermains,stormmainsandculverts andsanitarysewermains

• 73pumpstations water,sanitaryandstorm

• over1,000piecesofequipment

• over300vehiclesincludingtheFire/Rescuefleet

2022Successes

• 11,342workordersandservicerequestscompleted

• 83kmsanitarysewerscleaned

• 93kmwatermainscleaned

• 5,650kmroadsswept

• 25,550residentialpropertiesreceivedbi-weeklygarbageand weeklygreenwastecollection

• 225tonneshouseholdrecyclablescollectedatTownCentre RecyclingDepot

• 71%householdwastedivertedfromthelandfillthrough recyclingandwastecompostingprograms

• 2/3ofthealmost8,700itemscollectedaspartoflargeitem pickupprogramrecycled

Street mural brings colour

DIANE STRANDBERG

dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

If you’re walking along McAllister Avenue in downtown Port Coquitlam, take note of the new mural in front of the Leigh Square Community Arts Village. Painted in bright colours, the mural will be part of the Donald Pathway extension to a public plaza at a new condo and retail development called The Met.

The mural depicts the Coquitlam River that flows nearby with a jumping salmon and was designed by artist Sandeep Johal

Johal is a Canadian visual artist whose practice engages drawing, collage, textiles and largescale murals. She is well

known for creating murals that embody brightness, hope and beauty. You can view her work on Instagram.

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An aerial view of a new street mural recently unveiled in front of the Leigh Square Community Arts Village.

Things to consider when choosing a kitchen faucet

Get expert advice on the right faucet for your needs

Before open-plan kitchens were commonplace, kitchen faucets were relatively inconspicuous and fixture selection garnered less ambition. Today, your kitchen faucet is generally front and centre and is an important component of the room ’ s design

From practical (controls, spray, size) to personal (colours, materials, finishes) considerations, it can be a daunting task when you don’t know where to start However, there’s one constant that drives the direction, according to Sameha Dixson, showroom supervisor at Splashes Bath & Kitchen in Victoria BC

Function: performance, versatility

Functionality should guide your selection process. Think about the features that would make your tasks easier and more efficient

“Some manufacturers have technology built-in, like Brizo’s (Delta’s inspired line) voice IQ,” says Dixson “You can command the faucet to turn on and off, or anything from pre-mixed temperature to distinct temperature settings or measured amounts”

The Hansgrohe Focus offers hands-free technology as does the Blanco, with their touchless SOLENTA Senso, which includes a sophisticated start-stop technology that automatically shuts off after 90 seconds

There are also models with SmartTouch technology, which allows you to simply touch anywhere on the faucet body or handle This makes it easy to activate only when needed, helping reduce water usage, and providing convenience and control

From rinsing vegetables to cleaning sink corners, spray heads are another consideration and range from pull-out and pull-down heads attached to the faucet, or adjacent side sprays

“How the spray pulls down is going to be dictated by the style,” says Dixson. “Brands with contemporary styles have spray heads close to the same diameter as the spout With traditional and transitional, which tend to flare out, will fall more naturally into your hand; ultimately, the faucet’s style will affect the dimensions and how it performs.”

Aesthetic: product depths, finishes

Product depths include things that might exist within the same space, like accessories or bar faucets, lighting and cabinetry

of tones, so be mindful when matching other materials in your kitchen

“The main factor to consider is whether it’s for a new construction or renovation. If you ’ re renovating, you ’ re often inheriting things that exist, whereas with a new construction, you ’ re starting fresh and have more control in the direction things go ”

Overall, you’ll want to consider your style preference, type of faucet you want (one lever or two handles), and your current sink configuration

To help make shopping for your new kitchen faucet a more seamless and enjoyable experience, these considerations and model options address some common questions

“When you ’ re choosing a fixture, it’s being married with something else and we want to ensure they function together to maximize their performance in unison rather than just as a single item,” explains Dixson

Black matte and chrome finishes are two constants that retain their popularity Chrome is the most cost effective, whereas black matte, brushed or satin nickel, or polished nickel or gold are more expensive

“Brizo is the artwork on the countertop and their Tulham comes in exciting mixed finishes, which speaks to the new trend of having more than one finish in your kitchen”

Every brand has their own interpretation

Other considerations are size, scope and placement. Consider if your sink is under a window, whether you want a clean horizon, a low profile without visual interruption, or a showpiece

For more information on the products, visit splashesonline.com.

Consult a Splashes Bath & Kitchen expert to learn more about the best kitchen faucet for your needs, and view their exceptional selection of reputable brands and quality products at one of the eight showrooms in the Mainland area, including Port Coquitlam at 1602 Kebet Way

Phone (604) 472-1909. Visit splashesonline. com for more information

Touchless SOLENTA Senso by Blanco Photo via Splashes Bath & Kitchen

A kitchen faucet by Hansgrohe Focus.

Photo via Splashes Bath & Kitchen

A kitchen faucet by Brizo

Photo via Splashes Bath & Kitchen

Tri-City fundraiser part of period poverty campaign

KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

High inflation and the rising costs of living are impacting Tri-Cities residents who experience periods

Statistics Canada data shows prices are up 6.2 per cent in 2023 for personal care items like

tampons and pads. United Way BC believes this is widening the accessibility gap for those that can’t afford or have troubling finding menstrual products, causing them to miss school, work and social events.

The non-profit group that serves the Tri-Cities

is looking to match last year’s record-breaking total of more than 700,000 products for its 2023 Period Promise fundraiser. This includes a drop-off event in Coquitlam on Sunday (May 28)

The province-wide campaign ends June 13 with the hopes of generating more

awareness on period poverty.

“The cost of living has always been a concern, especially amongst vulnerable populations, such as newcomers, immigrants, refugees, and in the last year or so, inflation has certainly shot up quite a bit and has continued to make

essential items for individuals and families very challenging to acquire,” said Angelene Prakash, co-chair for United Way BC’s Period Promise Community Action Group, in a news release

According to the organization’s research, 26 per cent of B.C. residents who experience menstruation said they’ve gone through a period without a hygiene product

The main factor: limited to no access to a menstrual product.

Of the respondents, 18 per cent said they missed school, 22 per cent said they missed work, 29 per cent for community events

Port Moody’s trees are integral to the health and well-being of our people, plants, and animals. We’re developing an Urban Forest Management Strategy and reviewing our Tree Protection Bylaw, and we want your input!

How should we manage and protect trees as our community evolves? Here’s how you can get involved in our second phase of public engagement on Trees in Port Moody:

and 27 per cent for social gatherings.

As well, United Way BC said 75 per cent of those surveyed said that “having access to products at community organizations allows them to be more engaged in their community.”

HOW TO HELP

The Coquitlam dropoff fundraiser will take place May 28 at No Frills in Como Lake Village from 10 a m to 1 p m coorganized by Soroptimist International of the TriCities.

For more information or to contribute to the Period Promise initiative, you can visit United Way BC’s website

As we age and begin to lose our mobility and sense of balance, bathing can not only become difficult but also a cause of additional stress and anxiety

Fear of falling and a fear of not being able to get out of the tub are two of the most common occurrences with many of our seniors today Walk-in tubs have become extremely popular in the last decade and estimates show that people who go ahead and install a walk-in tub in their homes today, will be able to live independently for an additional five years

Walk-in tubs are exactly what the name implies, tubs that have large doors that open, and you simply walk in and sit down on a 17-inch-high seat

You close and lock the door and the tub fills rapidly while you are sitting comfortably and safely inside All the taps and controls are easily accessible at your fingertips Once you are done your bath, tum the dial and the tub quickly drains and you simply open the door and walk out of the tub The various models all have numerous grab bars and nonslip surfaces making getting in and out worry free Walkin tubs are designed for an aging population who desire to remain

independent for many years to come

Manufacturers have optional tub designs accommodating every shape and size of person and bathroom

There is a tub size that will fit in the space where your existing tub or shower is Walk-in tubs can be as basic as a soaker tub to as deluxe as your own personal spa Offering numerous options such as heated back, multispeed warm air jets, water jets, ozone, light therapy, aromatherapy, and more

The benefits of a walk-in tub are numerous Many people crave being able to confidently have a bath again and find relief by just soaking in a warm tub Owners say they believe they sleep better after a soothing bath The warm air or water jets give a deep massage and help to stimulate circulation, thus carrying additional healing oxygen throughout the body to the hands and feet This has shown positive results increasing mobility and helping to relieve the pain and symptoms of such conditions as arthritis, chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, diabetic and peripheral neuropathy, as well as various other acute and chronic conditions

The Canadian Government website

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states that 1 in 4 seniors fall every year, and 25% of these falls are serious, leaving the victims permanently disabled and bedridden A large

percentage of these falls take place in the bathroom Aside from all the pain and suffering it also ends up costing the Canadian medical system two

Perhaps, one of the best decisions I’ve made is when I decided to go ahead and put a walkin tub in my house. I no longer have a fear of falling and this will help me live in my home for many more years to come ” Jean S

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New administrators announced for School District 43

School District 43 (SD43) has announced more than a dozen new postings for principals, vice principals and other top jobs throughout the Tri-Cities catchment.

The postings come into effect on July 1

The list of administrative changes is as follows:

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

• John Goheen moves from principal of Citadel Middle to principal of Aspenwood Elementary

• Chris Hunter moves from principal of Parkland Elementary to principal of Nestor Elementary

• Leanne Kemp moves from vice-principal of Scott Creek Middle to principal of Pinetree Way Elementary

• Sharon McKay moves

MIDDLE SCHOOL VICE-PRINCIPALS

• Harpreet Esmail moves from teacher at Learning Services to vice-principal of Maillard Middle

• Anthony Veltri moves from teacher at Banting Middle to vice-principal of Scott Creek Middle

MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

• Tamara Banks moves from principal of Nestor Elementary to principal of Moody Middle

• Mark Clay moves from principal of Moody Middle to principal of Citadel Middle

• Cheryl Woods moves from principal of Pinetree Way Elementary to principal of Summit Middle

SECONDARY SCHOOL

principal of Riverside Secondary

• Shelley McClenahan moves from teacher at CABE Secondary to viceprincipal of Heritage Woods Secondary

SECONDARY SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

• Jeremy Clarke moves from principal of Pinetree

Secondary to principal of Port Moody Secondary

• Janine Close moves from principal of Aspenwood Elementary to principal of Pinetree Secondary

• Glen Conley moves from principal of Port Moody Secondary to principal of Gleneagle Secondary

There have also been

several appointments to district programs:

• Judith Payne moves from vice-principal of Heritage Woods

Secondary to principal at Student Wellness and Safety and Suwa’lkh

ª Wendy Yu moves from principal of Gleneagle Secondary to District Principal of diversity and anti-racism

As well, three administrators left the district:

• Jennifer Nichols, resigned as vice principal Maillard Middle

• Glenda Speight, retired as principal at Summit Middle

• Rissa Wilson, retired as principal of Student Wellness and Safety and Suwa’lkh

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Rich history of Coq. theatre

Props, playbills and programs fill the cabinets at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library for a month-long exhibit about theatre in the city.

Titled Theatre in Coquitlam: Get Your Tickets Now, the display by the Coquitlam Heritage Society scans the rich history of stage shows over the years

Exhibits manager Markus Fahrner said he was inspired by the society’s collection while curating, especially the stage lamp from Centennial Secondary.

He added other pieces such as photos and a school yearbook; awards from the Stage 43 Theatrical Society; fake food from the recently mounted play at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, The How and the Why, by Aenigma Theatre; and historical information about troubadours who put on cultural events that started during the Gold Rush.

As well, the society crafted a small black box theatre so that young people and families visiting the library branch, and nearby Centennial students, could have something to touch and draw them into the display.

“I want people to realize that

we don’t live in an impoverished cultural zone,” Fahrner said. “The theatre scene here is so rich and vibrant.”

Fahrner said not only does theatre entertain, it can offer life lessons.

He pointed to schools that stage plays and musicals each year, giving students a chance to learn lines, songs and steps and shine in the spotlight.

Also, Douglas College, which has a campus in Coquitlam, offers theatre and Stagecraft and Event Technology programs to its post-secondary students.

And, for viewers, theatre can

serve as a way to deepen knowledge and even be therapeutic.

In the exhibit, Fahrner also acknowledges the evolution of theatre with more inclusive productions such as the Coquitlam Queens show in 2017 (Coquitlam Heritage is also taking part in a new Coquitlam Pride event at the Evergreen on July 15).

In essence, “theatre tells our stories and brings us together for a shared experience,” he said. Theatre in Coquitlam: Get Your Tickets Now is up until May 31 at the Poirier library branch (575 Poirier St., Coquitlam).

Meet creators at PoMo gala

You can mix and mingle with Tri-City and Burnaby authors, poets and illustrators on May 31.

The Port Moody Public Library will host its White Pines Gala to celebrate the scribes and artists whose works were accepted into the library’s White Pines Collection over the past year.

The gala is at Port Moody City Hall from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

The local creators are:

Christine Henry, Burt the Airport Cat

Rynka Kriya, Namaste, Olyk

Matteo Iuzzolino, Dear Soccer

Karen Hein, Still Ripples

Gisela Woldenga, Chords of Dissension and A Score to Settle

Nika Askari, The Enchanting Tale of the Haunted Mansion

Harmonie Garry, The Little Princess Who Didn’t Like Dresses

Arzina Nurani, The 3-Part Beginner’s Guide to Manage PCOS Symptoms

Zhang Hui, Canadian Immigration Handbook

The Coquitlam Writers’

Group, Feast, An Anthology Cat Hendriks, Rescue Tales: Rescue Dogs and their Beautiful Adoption Stories

Juliana Negreiros, Getting Comfortable with Uncertainty for Teens: 10 Tips to Overcome Anxiety, Fear, and Worry

Teri Shaw, The Angel, The Lion and the Secret of the Waves

George B. Hatton, The Winterworld Chronicles Book One: The Kringlesnatcher

Graeme Partridge-David, Max Velocity

Oliver Allen, Futuristic Gypsy and Medusa and the Playboy: New and Selected Poems

Bob Cowin, My Mountain Biking Neighbours: Conversations with Otherwise Normal People

Rachel Ahern, The Frog Who Wanted to Sing

Bari Emam, Uprooted and Thriving

Colleen Van Niekerk, A Conspiracy of Mothers

The Asian Impact Society, Mina’s Lunch: A Story About Food, Culture & Belonging

Omid Kaveh, A Gift from Cyrus

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Markus Fahrner, Coquitlam Heritage’s manager of exhibits.

Riverside plays, films

Support student playwrights, directors and actors at Port Coquitlam’s Riverside Secondary as they mount an evening of original plays and films.

Students in River’s Edge Theatre are hosting the public event on May 30 at 7:30 p m

The show is aimed at highlighting the theatre program at the high school (2215 Reeve St.), as well as reconnecting with River’s Edge alumni. Tickets for Vox Vitae: An Evening of Student–driven Works are $10 at the door. Call 604941-6053.

Port Moody actor in two Bard shows

A Port Moody actor is reprising her role this summer in the smash hit As You Like It, a Beatlesinspired show that launches the 34th season of Bard on the Beach

Sharon Crandall is portraying Corin, a character she played on the Vancouver stage when the company first mounted its version in 2018 to sensational reviews.

She was also part of the cast that took the musical to Edmonton and Winnipeg in 2019.

Corin, Crandall told the Tri-City News, is a simpleton who lives in the Okanagan. “She’s a country bumpkin who just goes with the flow,” she said.

“She takes what comes at her. There is something

to be said for living a simple life. I often have to think to myself, ‘Why am I worrying so much?’ I should be more like Corin! There would be so much freedom in that.”

Conceived and directed by Daryl Cloran, the Shakespearean comedy from 1599 follows Rosalind as she escapes

to the woods with her cousin, Celia, and finds love.

For this year’s adapted production that runs on the BMO Mainstage from June 8 to Sept 30, Crandall is also taking on the roles of Dame Frances’ attendant, as well as dance captain

Still, Crandall will have three additional characters to juggle for another Bard show at Vanier Park: Julius Caesar

In that tragedy, which is also the BMO Mainstage from June 15 to Sept. 24, Crandall plays Calphurnia

Caesar’s wife plus a soldier and a citizen.

First performed in 1599, the story sees Brutus joining forces with Cassius to kill Caesar to stop him from becoming a tyrant; however, Caesar’s wing

man, Antony, fights back against the conspirators, and a civil war ensues in Rome, Italy.

Similar to As You Like It, Julius Caesar is also updated with a modern setting.

As well, it cites political struggles happening today around the world and has some gender-bending roles: The character of Mark Antony is portrayed by Jennifer Lines while Cassius is Emma Slipp, “which brings a different dynamic to the show,” Crandall said “We don’t say anything about the switches, so the relationship between Cassius and Brutus, which is played by a male actor, for example, is really cool and interesting to watch.”

Crandall said she’s excited to be involved in

two Bard productions that evolve with society and challenge social norms

The company, she said, “is in tune with what’s happening out there and makes it relevant for today’s audiences It’s also nice to see more actors on stage with diverse backgrounds.”

She added, “In 2018, I was performing in As You Like It for a matinee and I locked eyes with an Asian high school student in the crowd. I thought to myself, ‘This is what I’m here for: For her to see someone who looks like her on stage. That’s why I do this.’”

Tickets to see Bard on the Beach productions are now on sale by calling the box office at 604-739-0559 or visiting bardonthebeach.org.

SHARON CRANDALL

City of Coquitlam NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The City facilitates electronic participation at Public Hearings. Those wishing to participate at the Public Hearing remotely can visit www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing or call 604-927-3010 for details and instructions. Video recordings of Public Hearings are steamed live and archived at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

Notice is hereby given that the City of Coquitlam will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on:

Date: Monday, June 5, 2023

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2

Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

The intent of Bylaw No. 5306, 2023 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5306, 2023 from RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential to RT-3 Multiplex Residential.

If approved, the application would facilitate the creation of a 16 unit multiplex development.

The intent of Bylaw No. 5307, 2023 is to amend Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No 3479, 2001 to amend the land use designation of portions of the subject properties as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5307, 2023 from Small Village Single Family, Street Oriented Village Home, and School/Park to Conventional Townhomes, Small Village Single Family, Neighbourhood Parks and Natural Open Spaces, and Environmentally Sensitive Area. The amendment will also replace a planned “Nature Trail” located within 3421 and 3435 Galloway Avenue with an “Urban Multi-use Trail” to be located on the east side of Soball Street.

The intent of Bylaw No. 5308, 2023 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No 3000, 1996 to rezone portions of the subject properties as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5308, 2023 from RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential to RS-7 Small Village Single Family Residential and P-5 Special Park.

If approved, the application would facilitate the development of 29 single family residential lots, 5 duplex lots, one Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area (SPEA) lot, and one park lot

Item 1

Address: 1230 Mitchell Street

Item 2

Addresses: 3409, 3411, 3415, 3421 and 3435 Galloway Avenue

City of Coquitlam NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Item 3

Addresses: 595, 597, 601, 605 and 609 Westley Avenue, 639 Elmwood Street, and 600, 604, 606, 612 and 616 Kemsley Avenue

The intent of Bylaw No. 5313, 2023 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5313, 2023 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to CD-44 Comprehensive Development Zone – 44.

If approved, the application would facilitate the consolidation of the subject properties and the development of a 38-storey market residential tower with 364 units, a six-storey market residential building with 40 units, and two six-storey rental buildings with 163 units (137 market rental and 26 below-market rental).

How do I find out more information?

For copies of supporting staff reports and the bylaws, please visit www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing

For additional information and any relevant background documentation, contact the Planning and Development Department by email at planninganddevelopment@ coquitlam.ca or by phone at 604-927-3430. You may also visit the Planning and Development Department in person at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays.

How do I provide input?

Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways:

• Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca;

• Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015; or

• In person: Attn: City Clerk’s Office, City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way:

• To the City Clerk’s Office front desk, which is located on the second floor of City Hall; or

• Place in either one of two City Hall drop boxes located at the underground parking entrance or by the main entrance facing Burlington Drive.

To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing Please note that the drop boxes will be emptied shortly after 12:00 p.m. and not checked again prior to the hearing

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SCHEDULE 'A'TO BYLAW 5313, 2023

Centennial soccer coach rides bus to retirement

MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Kelowna is known as a retirement destination

So when Larry Moro takes his Centennial Centaurs senior girls soccer team there June 1–3 for the provincial championships, he may just stay.

This is the last kick at the grass for the longtime coach, teacher and counsellor whose charges have qualified for 19 provincials in his 22-year tenure at Centennial (he also taught and coached previously at Montgomery and Banting junior secondary schools). His teams won three times, finished second once and third three more times

“It’s sinking in,” said Moro last Thursday (May 18) of his impending retirement after the Centaurs defeated Burnaby Central 3-0 to win the Fraser North district championship, capping a perfect 19-0 season. A fourth provincial banner would be icing on the cake

Make no mistake, Moro said, he loves to compete. But more importantly he cherishes the relationships he’s been able to forge over the years as he’s gently guided young athletes

to the next stage of their competitive and educational careers

“I got to work with some of the finest young people,” he said. “Not just terrific athletes, but quality people, who enriched my life.”

Centennial has always

benefited from being able to draw from a pool of players who already compete at a high level in the BC Premier League.

Moro said he learned early on in his coaching career that his main role would be to stay out of the way of their technical development

Rather, he directed his whistle towards bringing his players together

“I realized with our minimum amount of practice, I was not going to significantly change their skill,” Moro said. “My job was to get them to play as a cohesive unit.”

The strategy yielded immediate results.

Moro won a provincial championship his first year on the touchline, a template for success that’s been passed on from team to team.

“Everything followed after that because it worked,” Moro said. “The culture was built very quickly and it passed on year to year by the older players The younger players saw how they were treated equally and when they were seniors they treated the young ones the same.”

It’s an environment players say brings out their best.

“The amount of effort that Larry puts into the team just really makes us want to win,” said Kate Smith

“He’s just always there for us, and so caring and supportive,” said Dani Coss. “He’s definitely someone that we just want to do our best for.”

Moro’s associate coach, Kevin Comeau, said his colleague’s fatherly touch frees him to focus on the players’ technical and tactical development

“It really makes my job easier,” he said. “That’s why I think we’re a really good team.”

Moro said Centennial’s perfect run through the season so far belies some of the adversity the team has faced along the way, including injuries to several key players

He said Central’s dogged determination in the district final was probably the Centaurs’ toughest test, a building block for the challenges to come at provincials when the matches come fast and furious in the three-day tournament and stifling heat could be a factor

“We haven’t really been tested a lot,” Moro said. “(Today) was a battle all the way through.”

But even if Centennial returns from the Okanagan without a banner, Moro knows it will be a winning experience

“I think it’s just the excitement of going up and team-building and bonding,” he said of the coming road trip.

“It’s very cool to share the experience with them.”

MARIO BARTEL/TRI-CITY NEWS

Larry Moro has guided the Centennial Centaurs senior girls soccer team to three provincial championships.

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