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Charges laid in the death of Pen Yun Ivy Chen.
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Businesses navigate their way through COVID-19.
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A Port Moody physiotherapist is sounding a warning as several high-profile insurance companies deny or limit coverage to patients amidst the COVID-19 crisis, including police officers, hospital administrators and nurses on the front lines of the pandemic. “These are the individuals who most need us right now,” said Adina Diaconu in an interview with The Tri-City News. Diaconu and her business partner and fellow physio-
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therapist Leah Sheufelt run WestPro Physiotherapy off St. John’s Street. Pre-pandemic, the two did a mix of handson rehabilitation work and education. But since the COVID-19 outbreak, they have shuttered their business in an effort to maintain physical distancing with their patients. Like many family physicians in the Tri-Cities, the two physiotherapists have worked to migrate their patients to virtual consultations. “We can give advice on [at-home] exercises,” said Diaconu. “If someone is not sleeping well, they can help them with sleep position, sleep hygiene. Little suggestions that will help a person’s life overall.” see
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Dear Tri-City News readers: The communities that make up our Tri-Cities are far different than they were just a few short weeks ago. Things have been moving at a frantic pace and we’ve all had to make radical adjustments to our lives, livelihoods and priorities. But something else has happened. Something good. Something inspiring. We, as a community, have also stepped up in so many ways to help others. • Businesses, churches and non-profits are all working together to prevent people in the Tri-Cities from going hungry during the COVID-19 pandemic. • The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has been working hard to help businesses struggling with the changing times. • People are also cheering every night at 7 p.m. to boost the spirits of our local health-care workers who are bravely fighting this pandemic. I think you will agree that having access to independent local news detailing all these incredible stories is more important than ever. Our reporters are working hard to keep you informed, with dedicated pages on our website with all the latest pandemic stories. In this time of great uncertainty, you can depend on us for factual, up-to-the-minute updates on COVID-19 to help you navigate this crisis. And our readers have responded. In March, our web traffic hit a record of nearly 1 million page views, up from 700,000-plus the month before. What does this mean? Well, it tells me that our work has never been more important. Since the COVID-19 crisis hit, every single one of our advertisers has been affected. Restaurants have shut down, events are on hold, and a large number of businesses—big and small—are just barely holding on. Throughout this, as ads were pulled and our revenue dropped, we’ve worked harder than ever to keep delivering readers the information they need about their community each and every day. But, we need your help too. As always, our coverage will remain free to the public with unrestricted access to help you cope as the situation changes by the second. We are dedicated to continuing that coverage despite what may lie ahead. We do not believe in a paywall for important local news coverage. But this pledge comes at a significant investment. We know not everyone can afford to invest in local journalism at a time like this but we also can’t afford to lose it. We are asking anyone who reads us regularly and values our coverage to help support it with a monthly contribution or a one-time gift at whatever amount you can afford. Just go to tricitynews.com and on our home page you’ll see an icon on the right that says “Support local news” – clicking on this icon will allow you to donate or contact our office at 604-472-3021. Your support, at any amount, will help us stay focused on what’s important–helping our community weather this pandemic and coming out stronger and more united than ever. Sincerely, Lara Graham, Publisher
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NEWS IN TRI-CITIES SCHOOL DISTRICT 43
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Heartfelt message unites Mundy Road’s community
Speed cameras activated on Tri-City roads
‘With each heart you think of each student,’ says school principal
Drivers could also receive tickets for running red light
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A principal for only the last two months of her 32-year career as an educator, Leann Buteau was already on a steep learning curve. Then, COVID-19 hit. But if there’s one thing Buteau had already absorbed in her short time leading Mundy Road elementary in Coquitlam, it’s the tightness of the school’s 200 students and their families. So as the teachers in her charge prepared to welcome those students back into their virtual embrace on Monday, Buteau limbered up her scissors. She spent much of the last weekend cutting out pink hearts for each student that were then posted in a large classroom window facing busy Austin Avenue, along with the heartfelt message, “We Miss You.” Because, Buteau said, the teachers and staff truly do. “This is our community,” she said. “With each heart you think of each student and their family and how they’re doing.” Buteau said it’s been
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Leann Buteau, the principal at Mundy Road elementary school in Coquitlam, spent last weekend cutting out hearts so all of the school’s 200 students could be included in the window greeting that was unveiled last Monday. MARIO BARTEL PHOTO
difficult to walk along the school’s empty hallways, normally bursting with life and vitality. And while the teachers have been diligently plotting lesson plans and new ways to deliver them, it’s the other aspects of a school’s community that must be carefully bolstered, such as programs like Backpack Buddies that ensure every child has the food and supplies they need to be able to learn effectively, and the connections that are forged between parents during
drop-off and pick-up times. “This is the hub of this corner of Coquitlam,” Buteau said, adding the giant window message is the first salvo in her ongoing mission to keep Mundy Road’s community connected. She’s also planning a newsletter to keep families apprised of the school’s plans, celebrate milestones and birthdays and share some of the work being done at home by the students. Buteau said it’s her role as the school’s administrator to
show the community she has the competence and confidence to keep them together, even as they’re all apart. “You can’t be overwhelmed,” she added. Already, there have been signs of success. Like the family that is starting each day with their own family announcements. And when the public health crisis has lifted, Buteau said, she’s confident her school — every school, as a matter of fact — will emerge stronger and more unified.
Smile — if you’re speeding through a busy intersection — because you may be on camera. And it may cost you. Automated speed enforcement equipment has been installed at the intersection at Mariner Way and Barnet Highway in Coquitlam and at Shaughnessy Street and Lougheed Highway in Port Coquitlam. They are two of 35 such cameras activated this week across the province. “Prominent warning signs are in place to warn and deter speeding drivers,” the ministry said in a press release. “[Intersection safety camera] equipment captures images and speed of the fastest vehicles passing through monitored intersections in red, yellow and green lights.” Officers review footage before mailing out tickets,
Red-light cameras led to 83,345 tickets being issued last year. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
which carry fines — for the vehicle’s registered owner — but no points on a person’s driver’s licence. There are already 105 red light cameras in B.C., 10 of which are in the Tri-Cities. In 2019, the cameras led to 83,345 tickets being issued. With the new technology introduced this week, the ministry said people driving erratically through intersections could end up getting multiple tickets. “The registered owner of a vehicle that speeds through a red light at a speed-activated [intersection safety camera] intersection would face fines for both infractions,” the ministry said in the press release.
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Open Letter to Our Community April 9, 2020 Dear Coquitlam residents and businesses: As we face the uncertain days ahead, you can rely on the City of Coquitlam to continue to do our part – by providing essential services, by protecting public health, by supporting our citizens, and by making sustainable decisions to keep our city strong and resilient over the long term. The world is a much different place today than it was even a month ago. Typically, the primary job of a city is to provide the essential services the community relies on every day – services such as fire and police protection, water and sewer, garbage collection, road infrastructure and more. While those services continue to be our focus, the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic have necessitated a new focus: doing what we can to safeguard the health and safety of those who live, learn, work, and play in Coquitlam. Like households and businesses across the community, the City has been forced to rapidly adjust to the new reality we all face. We established our Emergency Operations Centre early on to ensure a coordinated City response in collaboration with other local, provincial and federal government partners. With the health and safety of our residents in mind and to curb the spread of the virus, we’ve had to reduce some services, cancel events and programs, and close recreation centres and other facilities to the public. While Coquitlam has a strong financial foundation, the closures and operational changes have impacted our budgeted revenue and – like many other communities – have forced us to make some difficult decisions to find operational savings. This includes adjusting the timing of some capital projects to ensure they can be completed cost effectively and safely. Regrettably, this has also included reducing our valued and dedicated staff by close to 800 auxiliary employees who primarily worked in support of our recreation facilities and programs. We are also taking a close look across our organization to find savings, along with opportunities to minimize the impact on residents and businesses. We moved the utility bill payment deadline from March to September, have put measures in place to support those who still need to do business with the City, and are working hard to see how else we can support Coquitlam’s businesses, our local economy and employment. We’re also exploring options for tax relief and have joined in a regional mayors’ lobby of the provincial government to expand property tax deferral initiatives. We are considering both the immediate short-term need and the long-term impact on the City’s ability to recover, the services we provide, and the taxpayers who pay for them. In addition, throughout all of this, we have been working with other agencies and governments, recognizing that we all face similar challenges and can do more together than we can alone. This brings us to you, and your role in reducing the impact of COVID-19. With the long weekend approaching and the promise of warm weather, many of us will yearn to get outdoors and to connect with friends and loved ones. You may also have heard from the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) that our efforts in B.C. appear to be having a positive impact. Those gains could easily be lost if we let down our guard. Although parks and trails remain open for our residents’ mental and physical wellbeing as recommended by the PHO, it is critically important that we strictly follow physical distancing rules when in public and continue to stay home as much as possible. If you do visit our parks and trails, we encourage you to choose less-popular destinations and go at off-peak times. This is a critical time for all of us to work together in these efforts. The situation continues to change every day, but rest assured that Council is committed to providing ongoing updates to the community as new information becomes available. Watch coquitlam.ca/covid19 and our social media channels to stay up-to-date on Coquitlam’s pandemic response and issues that affect us all. Mayor Richard Stewart Councillor Brent Asmundson | Councillor Craig Hodge | Councillor Steve Kim Councillor Trish Mandewo | Councillor Dennis Marsden | Councillor Teri Towner Councillor Chris Wilson | Councillor Bonita Zarrillo City of Coquitlam
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An RCMP officer on scene at Minnekhada Park last month, where police initially responded to a call of a suspicious fire and death. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
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Sister charged with first-degree murder after victim’s body ID’d Pen Yun Ivy Chen was found dead in Minnekhada Park GARY McKENNA gmckenna@tricitynews.com
The body of a woman found dead in Minnekhada Regional Park last month has been identified and her sister has been charged with first degree murder. Pen Jung Tracy Chen has been in custody ever since she was arrested at the scene of the incident and charged with indignity to a dead body on March 10. On Friday, police announced she would also be facing a murder charge
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following the completion of an autopsy that identified the victim as Pen Yun Ivy Chen, Tracy Chen’s sister. “In spite of the current challenges posed by the
COVID-19 pandemic, our investigators pushed forward and got the job the done,” said IHIT Sgt. Frank Jang. “IHIT operations continue without disruption and the resolve of our investigation remains strong as demonstrated by the positive outcome in this case.” Police arrived at the park at 6:15 a.m. March 10, after Coquitlam Fire and Rescue were summoned to the 4000block of Quarry Road for reports of a fire in the area. When Mounties arrived, they found evidence of a suspicious death and arrested Tracy Chen at the scene. Police cordoned off the surrounding area for a significant amount of time as IHIT worked with Coquitlam
RCMP to investigate, according to Cpl. Michael McLaughlin. “After an initial investigation, we made an arrest, secured all the evidence and called IHIT,” he said at the time. However, identifying Ivy Chen’s body took several weeks, with police at one point asking the public for information. In a media release issued on March 16, IHIT said Ivy Chen was last seen March 6 at the Canadian Tire at 2830 Bentall St. in Vancouver. Tracy Chen’s next court appearance will take place on April 6. Investigators said on Friday that they would not be releasing any more information now that the case was before the courts.
Coquitlam businesses reeling from the fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic are being urged to contact the city’s economic development office for referrals to programs that could help them keep their doors open. Supports and resources are available, according to the city, which said in a release it will do what it can to connect owners with supports and resources available during the crisis. “This is a challenging time for businesses,” said Mayor Richard Stewart in a weekly message he has been issuing since the pandemic began. “Many are struggling and some fear they won’t survive the COVID-19 crisis.” Private enterprise provides jobs and income to Coquitlam residents, he added, noting that the community “simply can’t thrive without it.” He urged residents to
do what they can to support the more than 7,000 businesses in Coquitlam so people will be able to get back to work once the crisis has passed. The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has initiated its #SupportLocal campaign, asking people to buy gift certificates from their favourite shops and restaurants, and to continue to patronize businesses that remain open. “Our businesses provide jobs and income that many Coquitlam households rely on, along with goods and services we use every day,” Stewart said in his statement. “The taxes and fees they pay are a critical source of revenue for the city, protecting homeowners from the full brunt of the cost of services. And their investment in Coquitlam makes it a better place for all of us.” While city hall remains closed due to the pandemic, business owners can still contact the economic development office for advice at 604-927-3905 or economicdevelopment@coquitlam.ca. The city is also posting information at www.coquitlam. ca/ecdev.
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CORRECTION TO YOUR APRIL WASTE COLLECTION SCHEDULE Oops! Your Curbside Collection Calendar mailed last year contains an error for the April 2020 statutory holiday week. Your pickup day will shift by one day the week of April 13, not the week of April 20. Correct dates are:
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Public Notice of Watermain Flushing The City will be flushing watermains in the area shown on the map below beginning the week of April 6, 2020. One third of the City’s watermains are flushed each year to minimize sediment deposits in the water system that can deteriorate our water quality. Flushing may cause pressure fluctuations, some discolouration and sediment in the water reaching your home or business. All of these conditions should be of short duration. If your water appears discoloured, run a cold water tap until the water clears. Please direct inquiries to Public Works at 604.927.5496 or email publicworks@portcoquitlam.ca.
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PoCo Grand Prix, Superweek races have been cancelled
PoCo eliminates planned tax hike City will also delay 2020 payments until September
July 17 event will not be going forward due to COVID-19
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Professional bike racers won’t be speeding around downtown Port Coquitlam July 17. The PoCo Grand Prix, as well as eight other races that comprise BC Superweek, has been cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Series director Mark Ernsting said with no end to the public health crisis in sight, the safety of racers, volunteers and spectators takes precedence. “We must act responsibly to protect the many people who come together for BC Superweek from being at risk,” he said Monday in a press release. The PoCo race became part of Superweek in 2016. The event attracted many of the top male and female professional cyclists from across North America as well as other parts of the world. It also featured competitions for local amateur racers, a special kids race and even a corporate challenge. And a day-long festival of live entertainment, food, beer garden
The PoCo Grand Prix, scheduled for July 17, also included a day-long festival of live entertainment, food, a beer garden and merchants show at Leigh Square and next to city hall. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
and merchants’ fair attracted thousands of people to the downtown core and Leigh Square next to city hall, even if many didn’t know the difference between a peloton and echelon. Two years ago the pro races were moved to the twilight hours, to the great acclaim of the riders. Dutch racer Nina Kessler won the women’s event, while Campbell Stewart of New Zealand was first across the finish line in the men’s race. Last week, Delta Mayor George Harvie told The Delta Optimist his city wouldn’t proceed with the Tour de Delta, a series of three races
in Delta and Ladner, on Superweek’s opening weekend. Friday, Cycling Canada, the sport’s national governing body, recommended all cycling events on its calendar through June 14 be postponed or cancelled. Events after that date will be reevaluated on April 20. The lack of races has pushed many racers to find alternate ways to maintain their physical and competitive fitness. Ed Veal, a Hamilton, Ont., cyclist who finished 18th in the men’s pro event at last year’s PoCo Grand Prix, posted on his Facebook page
that he pedalled for 38 hours and travelled 1,500 kms on his indoor trainer in one week. “This past week was way more than just setting a time and distance record on the bike,” Veal said. “It was getting each other out and doing the same.” Veal added that getting on his bike for so long without actually going anywhere was therapeutic. “It is a place where I slow down and actually get to think sometimes,” he said. “With all the unknowns right now, and feeling a bit out of control, it is a little something I feel I can kind of take control of.”
Port Coquitlam property owners and businesses struggling to pay bills during the COVID-19 pandemic will get some relief with the elimination of a planned tax hike for 2020. Residents also won’t have to pay their property taxes until Sept. 2. The measures are being taken to help hundreds of businesses and thousands of residents facing layoffs, said PoCo Mayor Brad West. “The city is going to do what every single family or business is having to do right now, which is tighten their belts and decide what is critical and what is not,” he said. He’s heard from individuals and business owners who are facing tough times making ends meet during the pandemic. And while for some businesses deferring taxes won’t be enough, they need rent relief, too, said West, adding he hopes federal and provincial governments can step in. “It’s a huge concern,” he said. “We want our small businesses to survive and
come out whole at the end of this.” Under the new scenario for PoCo’s 2020 budget, the average property assessed at $735,185 won’t see any tax hike and they won’t have to pay their property taxes until Sept. 2, instead of July 1, while the March 31 deadline for utility fees has been extended to Sept. 2 as well. Businesses will get a tax break, too: the average business will see a 0.59% decrease and light industry will see a 3.33% decrease in their tax bill. The average business was already going to see a tax decrease from the city’s draft financial plan, and all businesses will benefit from the provincial government’s 50% reduction in school taxes for 2020. Eliminating a planned 0.48% property tax hike won’t affect services, and even some new initiatives, such as hiring more bylaw officers will go ahead, West added. “It’s not a big hole we’re trying to climb out of and our ability to use our reserve funds and some of the savings the city has been able put aside has helped,” he said. However, council will be putting forward a bylaw that will allow the city to borrow to maintain cash flow if extending the tax and utility fee deadline to Sept. 2 causes an issue.
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How businesses are weathering COVID-19 MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
More than 11,000 businesses operate in the TriCities. And while the COVID19 pandemic has forced closures with no certainty when they might reopen, many others have found new ways to operate safely while connecting to their customers. It’s a scenario even the most-prepared entrepreneur couldn’t have anticipated when drawing up their business plan. The Tri-City News is visiting some of those businesses over the next few weeks to learn about the lessons they’re learning, the challenges they’ve faced and overcome, and those that still lie ahead. This week, we stopped in at Newport Village in Port Moody.
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If you’ve got the time, and the space, The Village Toy Shop has an 18,000-piece puzzle that should consume a good amount of your selfimposed isolation. Teresa Johansson, who’s run the shop for five years, said puzzles have regained popularity as people stay home to wait out the public health crisis. Her 1000-piece puzzles are all sold out, and even the 5,000- and 9,000piece pictures are gone.
The 18,000-piece puzzle Tom Johansson is holding hasn’t sold yet, but his wife, Teresa, says business at her Village Toy Shop in Port Moody’s Newport Village is doing well as she transitions sales to online and pickup because of the COVID-19 pandemic. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Johansson said many of the puzzles have been acquired for elderly parents who’ve chosen to stay home to minimize their chances of exposure to the novelcoronavirus. And with the store closed to walk-in customers, those puzzles are being discovered and sold online for pickup, an option Johansson and her husband, Tom, were able to implement in a couple of hours through the Shopify web portal. She said she’d always resisted going online because the shop has always relied on personal service. But with the arrival of COVID-19, the business “flipped on its head,” Johansson said.
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Paul Slaymaker said the hardest part of COVID-19’s arrival was laying off The Runner’s Den’s staff of three full-time employees and an equal number of part-timers. He said he only made that decision when it was apparent interim solutions to conducting business at a time of physical distancing and selfisolation, like leaving shoes on the floor for customers to try on themselves, weren’t working. “We needed to make the right decision,” Slaymaker said of closing the shop to walk-in traffic. Instead, he and his wife, Penny Plamandon, have been working to maintain the personal connections
with the shop’s community of runners and walkers that’s been forged over more than 20 years. While runners who know their shoe brand and size can phone in an order and pick it up at the front door, along with pretty much any other item in the store, fitness advice and training plans are now being dispensed via email blasts. Slaymaker said COVID-19 is forcing other decisions upon the way he conducts business, like finally working on a website to showcase the products and brands he sells, even if he ultimately decides online sales aren’t a good fit. “It puts the impetus on us to find new ways to reach the customer,” he said.
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Liquid soaps and cleaning products are hot-ticket items in these pandemic days. How Julie Veres sells them — and the primary reason for her business existing — is not. Veres started The Refillery as an adjunct to her paper and greeting card shop in Newport Village to give people an option to consume products like soap, shampoos and household cleaners responsibly. She sells them in containers that can be refilled rather than pitched into the garbage where they end up in landfills. But COVID-19 fears have made the use of refillable
containers a risk. Instead, Veres is selling her products in large glass mason jars that can be returned for a refund of a deposit and then sterilized. The rest of Veres’ shop remains open to walk-in customers as well, albeit with limited numbers allowed to enter at any one time. The pandemic also pushed her to accelerate a plan to open an online version of her shop. Veres launched a service for the greeting cards; for an extra fee, she’ll handwrite a personal note and post the card to its recipient. Deciding to do business digitally wasn’t easy, Veres said, because she values personal interactions with customers. “It’s survival,” she said. “It’s still better to keep working than being at home.”
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Danielle Hammond had big plans for celebrating the first anniversary of her Olive the Best shop that sells olive oils, artisanal balsamic vinegars and gourmet food products. Her suppliers were going to provide samples for customers, she was going to host special tastings and Victoria author and renowned olive oil sommelier, Emily Lycopolus, was going to come in for a couple of talks. The shindig was planned for March 22 — the same day
B.C. cities started closing outdoor facilities, and restaurants and bars were required to shut down all dine-in operations. Hammond scrambled to transition her business so she could get her product to her customers, even if they couldn’t get to her. She dropped her minimum order for free shipping to $20 and started doing drop-offs. Hammond said those visits are the salve that’s getting her through the absence of dayto-day interactions. “When I see people at deliveries, it carries me through the next days as well,” she said. “Talking to people, educating them is what really lights my fire.” Hammond also does curbside pickups and limited customers are still allowed in the store, although her procedures to facilitate tastings have been altered and she has to spend every evening wiping everything down with antiseptic cleaners. “There’s going to be a greater appreciation for gathering around,” Hammond said, adding with people cooking at home more, they’re making the effort to learn about healthier eating options so they can help ensure their own health. • Are you an independent business navigating the COVID-19 pandemic in an interesting and innovative way? Let us know. Email mbartel@tricitynews.com.
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ids might be thrilled to have an extra week or two of spring break while B.C.’s education system makes the transition to virtual learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Parents? Not so much. It’s tough for those who are both working at home and caring for kids at the same time, and especially frustrating for those emergency responders juggling daycare. They have important work to do in hospitals, fire halls and police stations, and are likely worrying about their kids, too, while they wait for arrangements to be made for their care in freshly-cleaned schools, something that should happen, at least in
School District 43, by April 10. For all other classroom instruction, the province’s expectation is that it must be in place April 15. And while many teachers are starting to communicate with kids earlier, that time frame from Education Minister Rob Fleming is a long time for kids to be out of school. No one wants to say principals and teachers and administrators are taking too long to give students their marching orders. After all, it is important work they do. But this introduction to virtual learning, along with the extremely low expectations of classroom work, must be hard for some parents to fathom. As school districts across B.C. are finalizing their budgets this month, many must be wondering where all their
hard-earned tax dollars are going while kids stay at home texting their friends, watching YouTube and playing video games instead of learning their ABC’s and 123’s. Granted, it takes time to move a giant bureaucracy. To watch this from one’s laptop, it appears that transitioning the education and health care systems to cope with the pandemic is a huge undertaking, and must be like doing an e-break turn with a B.C. ferry, all screeching and lurching, sound and fury, until eventually the ship is headed along the right path. Nobody said dealing with a pandemic would be easy. But some must be wondering how prepared our government bureaucracies are for an emergency if it takes this long to get a virtual classroom and supports up and running.
These education leaders are surely earning those large salaries now as they figure out how to make B.C. students strong, and resilient enough to withstand this global pandemic. What parents are being asked to remember, especially for the little ones, is that providing a calm, supportive space for kids is all that’s really necessary, while teachers present the nuts and bolts of instruction, and there are many other ways to learn besides doing worksheets. Still, for many others, especially those cast out of workplaces within days of provincial lockdowns to survive on $500 a week Canadian Emergency Response Benefits, the slow pace of change in the education system while it adjusts to the new virtual reality must be especially bewildering.
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Non-profits help others. Now, they need help The Editor, As Tri-City residents are staying close to home, adhering to physical distancing guidelines and learning to work and socialize virtually, Tri-City non-profits are doing the same with the added pressure of knowing that now, when they are needed more than ever, the COVID-19 pandemic could render them incapable of fulfilling their mandates. Non-profits in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, provide respite for families coping with mental illness, offer refuge for women fleeing domestic violence, help refugees and new immigrants learn English —
To participate in the Crossroads’ virtual Hike for Hospice, visit hike4hospice.ca to help raise money to support endof-life care. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
the list goes on. They operate with some government funding but, mostly, rely on the generous support of Tri-City residents. Take the 10-bed Inlet Centre Hospice. It’s currently
running at capacity and remains open, providing compassionate care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families. But the Crossroads Thrift store, which raises the money to
pay for bereavement counselling, music and art therapy, support groups and so on, has had to close during the pandemic. It’s not just Crossroads Hospice Society that is affected; many other non-profits are experiencing a drop in donations as volunteers are forced to stay home and fundraising galas, hikes and runs are cancelled. It’s easy to think that in a month or two, things will return to normal — whatever “normal” will look like — but for charities such as Crossroads, the recovery may take longer. Our thrift store is a major source of funds for the hospice, and while the Hike for Hospice, which last year
raised $46,600, has moved online and is now a virtual fundraiser, we have no clear idea as to whether it will generate similar amounts of money. As we learn to navigate our strange and turbulent new world, it’s good to remember what actually makes people feel happy. Among health, social supports and the freedom to make life choices is generosity, at least according to the United Nations World Happiness Report. Assuming this to be true, now is a good time to practise generosity and create some happiness — for yourself and others. We’re inspired by Port Moody businesses such as Rocky Point Ice Cream, Daniel Chocolates and Casa Del Pane
that continue to support the hospice despite the challenges they are facing. If you have a favourite charity — Share Family and Community Services , Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation, Tri-City Transitions Society , YMCA, SPCA, New View Society, Douglas College Foundation, Talitha Koum Society or some other worthy organization — now is the time to show your support. At the same time, you will experience that feeling of happiness that comes with caring for others and knowing that your generosity is making someone else’s life a little bit easier. Jill Cook, Interim Executive Director, Crossroads Hospice Society
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The consultations fit in with a care model that blends patient well-being in both body and mind. “We not only treat any physical injuries but everything around offering advice around how to manage stress,” said Diaconu. The problem, said Diaconu, is that some of the biggest extended care insurance companies like Pacific Blue Cross — which serve frontline health-care workers — stalled in offering coverage for the virtual sessions known as Telehealth. A spokesperson for Pacific Blue Cross — which covers several health-care workers at places like Eagle Ridge Hospital and Fraser Health — wrote in an email to The Tri-City News that it has since added coverage for virtual consultations until June 24. However, it only applies to existing patients. Many of their clients include nurses, but others work in administration, an essential service position vital in running the health-care system. Whether because of long, hard hours at the hospital, breaks in rehabilitation routines or uncomfortable conditions, patients are already coming to them telling them they are in pain, said Diaconu. Further, WorkSafeBC told The Tri-City News it will not cover new claims for virtual consultations.
“If we’re not allowed to do an initial assessment, we can’t treat them,” said Diaconu, pointing to the case of a health-care worker at St. Paul’s Hospital who sprained her ankle at work and hasn’t been able to access coverage for a virtual consultation. Another extended health insurance company, Green Shield, hasn’t provided any coverage for virtual consultations, according to Diaconu. The company, which covers several members of the Vancouver Police Department who are also Port Moody residents, did not respond to The Tri-City News in time for publication. “[They] are still working and are not able to do the online physio classes because they’re being told their insurance doesn’t cover it,” said Diaconu. “We’ve done our best to set these clients up for success, to give them their own home exercises. But at a certain point, there needs to be some checkup. It’s hard to do that pro bono. It’s our business too.” Beyond figuring out the basics of how patients will pay, the outbreak has put the physiotherapists into the difficult position of choosing between financial survival and the moral obligation they feel towards their patients. “[The Canada Emergency Response Benefit] forces us to choose between helping some of these clients or get-
ting the $2,000 [a month] that was promised. If we do see these clients — only one or two — we’re not eligible,” said Diaconu. “It’s difficult to decide what is right — to help those people or get paid.” To make matters worse, Diaconu said the landlords are not budging on decreasing or deferring their rent, putting
them in a difficult place both as physiotherapists and business owners. If the big extendedinsurance companies and WorkSafeBC act to fully cover virtual consultations, Diaconu said they could help keep physiotherapists afloat at a time when their clients, and especially the front-line workers, need it most.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Adina Diaconu and Leah Sheufelt would work almost entirely face-to-face with patients. Here they work on-site at the Coquitlam Open Tennis Tournament last summer. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
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A COVID-19 screening clinic run by Tri-City and New Westminster doctors is under pressure after the landlord allegedly called on doctors to halt work at the facility. Kristen Ash, the executive director of the Fraser Northwest Divisions of Family Doctors Practice Society (FNWD), said the owners of the property have confronted workers and accused them of risking the spread of the virus to other tenants. “The wife will come every day and scream at the staff saying that they need to close, that they’re infecting the whole building,” Ash said. FNWD represents 53 family practices, 433 family physicians and two hospitals across the Tri-Cities and New Westminster. It helped set up the clinic after personal protective equipment ran dry at doctors’ offices around the region, forcing many to shutter their doors to those exhibiting COVID-19-like symptoms. Located across the street from Royal Columbian
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Hospital, the clinic was opened as a stop-gap to funnel those patients to a centralized, safe place where staff are equipped to deal with the virus. In combination with a new virtual triaging system, the COVID-19 testing centre has been a lifeline to over 6,000 people and has tested hundreds of frontline medical workers, first responders and people linked to outbreak clusters. Now, the future of the clinic is uncertain as the tenants pressure staff to stop their work. FNWD said it has submitted complaints to Fraser Health and the city of New Westminster, saying the landlords’ actions are discriminatory and contrary to the law.
“This is a public health crisis. The landlord cannot tell the leaseholder that they cannot see people with COVID in this clinic,” Ash told The Tri-City News. “They’re upset. They’re being bullied to move.” In an email to The Tri-City News, the landlords of the Columbia Medical Building rejected allegations that they tried to evict the walk-inclinic from the building. After consulting other clinics in the building — including 30 physicians — they said their other leaseholders are concerned patients would be put at risk. “At no time have we asked the walk-in-clinic to move out of the medical building; in fact, we appreciate and cher-
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by The Tri-City News paint a different picture. The clinic has been under fire from the landlords since it opened March 16, according to correspondence between the landlords on one side and Ash, Dr. Waterson and Fraser Health on the other. In one March 17 email, a woman who identifies herself as the property manager of the building calls on all work in the clinic to be “suspended effective immediately.” In a second letter dated March 27, a building manager writes that other tenants of the Columbia Medical Building would also like to see the clinic evicted. “Our parking lot at ground level is being offered by the landlord to house your clinic, as long as you conduct no further work inside the building,” writes Kamil Lotfali. “You will be able to set up a tent and meet cars in the parking lot.” But even that concession, according to Ross, falls short. While drive-by testing centres have been successful in some cases, they don’t match the kind of work done at the COVID-19 screening clinic in opposite Royal Columbian Hospital, said Ross. “This is taking things onestep further, actually evaluating people who have respiratory symptoms,” she said.
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It’s the calm before a possible storm at Eagle Ridge Hospital (ERH) as elective surgeries have been cancelled, freeing up almost half of the hospital’s 168 beds. With an annual caseload of 50,000 medical emergencies, 600,000 lab tests and 6,000 surgeries, the Port Moody hospital is a lifeline for TriCity residents But for the next few weeks, in addition to providing help for sick Tri-City residents, ERH is going to play a crucial part in B.C..’s COVID-19 emergency response plan. As B.C. rolls out its COVID19 plan of attack against the coronavirus, ERH will be stepping up to provide critical care for ill patients, such as those suffering from stroke, heart attack or other severe illness, as well as COVID-19 patients if a surge in coronavirus cases occurs over the next few weeks. While Royal Columbian Hospital has been designated as one of 19 B.C. hospitals to care for COVID-19 patients
Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody has the capacity to take on some novel coronavirus cases as part of a province-wide health care strategy. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
who need specialized care and equipment, such as ventilators, ERH will play an equally important role in B.C.’s response plan, according to Fraser Health CEO Dr. Victoria Lee, who spoke to The Tri-City News this week.
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This is the fifth year of increases in the reporting of abuse and neglect to the Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), with a 7% increase in the last year, according to the B.C. seniors advocate annual report. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie said in a press release. “The public health data is clear: vaccine efficacy diminishes with age. The best protection for frail and elderly seniors is not only the vaccination of seniors, but of the people around them.” According to the Office of the Seniors Advocate, 37% of seniors received the publicly funded flu vaccine, while 87% of long-term care residents
and 74% of staff were vaccinated. The report also stated it has become clear the province needs better data when it comes to tracking and reporting on elder abuse. “The current approach is not providing us with reliable information on the magnitude or root causes of elder abuse and neglect,” Mackenzie said. “For this reason, the Office of the Seniors Advocate has
launched a systemic review of the current system, and we expect a report with recommendations will be available later in 2020.” Here are some highlights from the Monitoring Seniors Services 2019 report: The proportion of the seniors’ population grew from 14% in 2008 to 18% in 2018; those aged 75-84 and 85 or older have remained at 5% and 2%, respectively, since 2008. • The distribution of the seniors’ population is not consistent across the province, with the percentage of seniors ranging from a high of 24% on Vancouver Island to a low of 13% in Northern Health. • Property tax deferral continues to grow with a total of 63,581 seniors deferring over $237 million. • The Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) subsidy continues to grow beyond the rate of population growth, showing an increase in the proportion of seniors that rent and
who require financial support. A total of 24,233 seniors were SAFER recipients with an average subsidy of $215 per month. • 2019 was the fifth straight year there was a decline in the number of seniors subsidized housing units and an increase in the number of seniors on the waiting list. The waitlist increased by 14% in 2019. • Short-term home support experienced an increase in clients, which links to the reduction of the average length of stay in hospitals; however, long-term home supports saw a decrease in both the number of clients and in the average hours per client. • Long-term care experienced increases in wait times and in the number of seniors placed on the wait list, although both wait times and waiting lists are shorter then in 2014/15, when data were first reported. • Small incremental increases in the number of funded long-term care beds,
with an increase of 464 beds (2%) over the past five years. • Assisted living continues to see flat to negative growth and the waiting list now represents 20% of total available units. • Better at Home saw an increase in the number of services offered; however, there is a continued trend of fewer new clients each year; this is reflective of existing clients staying on service and fixed funding that creates waiting lists. • Alzheimer Society First Link dementia support served 11,567 unique clients in 105 communities, with 5,000 new clients. • The number of HandydDART clients in the BC Transit system went down for the second year in a row, although up in the TransLink system. • 29% (264,000) B.C. seniors receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). The 3.9% increase in recipients is proportionate to the increase in the population.
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It’s the calm before a possible storm at Eagle Ridge Hospital (ERH) as elective surgeries have been cancelled, freeing up almost half of the hospital’s 168 beds. With an annual caseload of 50,000 medical emergencies, 600,000 lab tests and 6,000 surgeries, the Port Moody hospital is a lifeline for TriCity residents But for the next few weeks, in addition to providing help for sick Tri-City residents, ERH is going to play a crucial part in B.C..’s COVID-19 emergency response plan. As B.C. rolls out its COVID19 plan of attack against the coronavirus, ERH will be stepping up to provide critical care for ill patients, such as those suffering from stroke, heart attack or other severe illness, as well as COVID-19 patients if a surge in coronavirus cases occurs over the next few weeks. While Royal Columbian Hospital has been designated as one of 19 B.C. hospitals to care for COVID-19 patients
Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody has the capacity to take on some novel coronavirus cases as part of a province-wide health care strategy. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
who need specialized care and equipment, such as ventilators, ERH will play an equally important role in B.C.’s response plan, according to Fraser Health CEO Dr. Victoria Lee, who spoke to The Tri-City News this week.
“We need to maintain our current services we have that are essential for people that are dealing with heart attack, stroke or other serious illnesses, we need to have space for those people,” Lee said. Here are 6 things to know
about how ERH fits into the big picture. 1. In line with Health Minister Adrian Dix’s plan to free up more than 4,000 beds to deal with a possible surge in COVID-19 cases should a worst-case scenario emerge,
ERH is now at between 50% and 60% capacity, according to Lee, so it can handle an influx should COVID-19 numbers grow. 2. The hospital is in the midst of $27.6-million expansion that will more than double the number of patient treatment spaces in the emergency department from 19 to 39. Construction is expected to be complete in late 2020 and work is continuing, following the recommendations on physical distancing and other measures to protect workers, according to Fraser Health. 3. People with mild COVID19 illness who show up in ERH’s emergency room will be asked to self-isolate for a minimum of 10 days while they get over their symptoms while those who are acutely ill with COVID-19 and need the specialized care and equipment at RCH will be taken there by hospital transport or ambulance, depending on the severity of the illness. Those receiving COVID-19 tests will continue to be people with severe COVID-19 illness, those who are part of a cluster
that is being investigated or health care workers and longterm care workers. Although numbers of Tri-City residents who have been tested is not available, Fraser Health has conducted 12,000 COVID-19 tests, according to Lee. 4. There currently aren’t many COVID-19 patients in the system, Lee said. However, “we have prepared all of our hospitals if the need arises.” Other than elective surgeries that have been postponed, services at ERH are the same as pre-COVID-19. For a full list of ERH services, visit here. 5. Lee didn’t say how much personal protective equipment ERH has stockpiled but did say she appreciates the efforts of the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation to work with supporters to get 15,000 masks for hospital workers. “Are we going to need it? That would depend how the next two weeks look.” The province, meanwhile, has recently received one million face masks. 6. Parking at all hospital sites, including ERH, is free during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Work needed to improve vaccination rates for seniors Annual report shows more work needed to increase rates
British Columbia needs to do a better job of getting seniors to get vaccinated. That’s one of the findings of a recently released report from the B.C. Seniors Advocate Monitoring Seniors Services 2019 report. The annual report measures the performance of senior services across health care, housing, transportation, income supports and personal supports. The 2019 report provides a comprehensive picture of the services being offered to B.C. seniors and highlights some of the gaps in those services, says a press release from the Office of the Seniors Advocate. “We clearly have work to do in terms of increasing our vaccination rates among seniors, and among the public as well,”
This is the fifth year of increases in the reporting of abuse and neglect to the Seniors Abuse and Information Line (SAIL), with a 7% increase in the last year, according to the B.C. seniors advocate annual report. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie said in a press release. “The public health data is clear: vaccine efficacy diminishes with age. The best protection for frail and elderly seniors is not only the vaccination of seniors, but of the people around them.” According to the Office of the Seniors Advocate, 37% of seniors received the publicly funded flu vaccine, while 87% of long-term care residents
and 74% of staff were vaccinated. The report also stated it has become clear the province needs better data when it comes to tracking and reporting on elder abuse. “The current approach is not providing us with reliable information on the magnitude or root causes of elder abuse and neglect,” Mackenzie said. “For this reason, the Office of the Seniors Advocate has
launched a systemic review of the current system, and we expect a report with recommendations will be available later in 2020.” Here are some highlights from the Monitoring Seniors Services 2019 report: The proportion of the seniors’ population grew from 14% in 2008 to 18% in 2018; those aged 75-84 and 85 or older have remained at 5% and 2%, respectively, since 2008. • The distribution of the seniors’ population is not consistent across the province, with the percentage of seniors ranging from a high of 24% on Vancouver Island to a low of 13% in Northern Health. • Property tax deferral continues to grow with a total of 63,581 seniors deferring over $237 million. • The Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters (SAFER) subsidy continues to grow beyond the rate of population growth, showing an increase in the proportion of seniors that rent and
who require financial support. A total of 24,233 seniors were SAFER recipients with an average subsidy of $215 per month. • 2019 was the fifth straight year there was a decline in the number of seniors subsidized housing units and an increase in the number of seniors on the waiting list. The waitlist increased by 14% in 2019. • Short-term home support experienced an increase in clients, which links to the reduction of the average length of stay in hospitals; however, long-term home supports saw a decrease in both the number of clients and in the average hours per client. • Long-term care experienced increases in wait times and in the number of seniors placed on the wait list, although both wait times and waiting lists are shorter then in 2014/15, when data were first reported. • Small incremental increases in the number of funded long-term care beds,
with an increase of 464 beds (2%) over the past five years. • Assisted living continues to see flat to negative growth and the waiting list now represents 20% of total available units. • Better at Home saw an increase in the number of services offered; however, there is a continued trend of fewer new clients each year; this is reflective of existing clients staying on service and fixed funding that creates waiting lists. • Alzheimer Society First Link dementia support served 11,567 unique clients in 105 communities, with 5,000 new clients. • The number of HandydDART clients in the BC Transit system went down for the second year in a row, although up in the TransLink system. • 29% (264,000) B.C. seniors receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS). The 3.9% increase in recipients is proportionate to the increase in the population.
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Money is being made available for Douglas College students facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic and more funds could be on the way. The post-secondary institution with campuses in Coquitlam and New Westminster said in a press release Friday that an emergency fund has received $460,000 of newly designated support, following contributions from the Ministry of Advanced Education, the Douglas Students’ Union (DSU) and the college’s foundation and alumni relations. A matching grant was also received from Douglas College International, bringing the total fund to more than $600,000. “Our goal is to increase the fund to $1 million through donations from community partners, contractors, cor-
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Funding is being made available for Douglas College students facing financial hardship during the COVID-19 pandemic. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
porate donors and others who are looking for ways to support our students,” said Leanne Poon, executive director of the Douglas College Foundation. The college added that both domestic and international students enrolled for the summer and winter semesters should contact a student advisor at financialaid@ douglascollege.ca. Funds are expected to be disbursed through the registrar’s office
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Even when we’re apart, we stand together. While physical distancing is the right thing to do to defeat the COVID-19 virus, coming together to support one another is the most important thing we can do to keep our country strong. In these uncertain times, we need each other more than ever before. That’s why we’ve created the RBC Client Relief Program. You’ve had many questions and will have many more as events evolve. We want you to know we are listening, and we’ll provide the support you need, especially if you are in challenging circumstances. First, let me share what we’re doing to relieve some of the day-to-day pressure on your personal finances by: •
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LANDGRAFF, Lesley E. 1957 - 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lesley Landgraff on March 28, 2020 at the age of 62. Lesley will be lovingly remembered by husband Ken, daughter Jessica, son Mark and daughter-in-law Jodie. She is predeceased by parents Ronald and Olive Vernon.
Lesley was born in Cheshire, England and immigrated to Canada at the age of 9. After meeting Ken in high school in Port Coquitlam, they married in 1980 and started their family in 1983 with daughter Jessica and in 1986 with son Mark. After working a short period with ICBC in Vancouver she found that raising her children was the most important thing to her. She opened her own daycare in Coquitlam and over fifteen years helped raise 35 children in various stages of their childhood. From there Lesley became a noon-hour supervisor for School District No. 43 until she retired. She also spent many years as Tawny Owl while she was a Brownie Leader with the Girl Guides. Lesley had been visiting Merritt with her husband Ken for many years visiting family and summering on Nicola Lake. Three years before Ken retired they decided to move to Merritt to live out their retirement. Lesley was a beautiful person who put everyone else before herself. She had a way of everyone falling in love with her when they met her. Lesley was an amazing cook, baker and crafter. She was a very passionate reader and a lover of desserts and sunflowers. Christmas was her favorite season, as was her mothers. From her dry British humour to her gorgeous smile, she will be missed every day and never forgotten by her loved ones. We would like to thank the staff at Gillis House for looking after her during her final months. We would also like to thank Dr. Soderberg and the services of Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date at the family home in Merritt. Donations can be made to Gillis House in Merritt or to the BC Cancer Foundation. Condolences can be left at lesleyforeverandalways@gmail.com Arrangements entrusted to Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services 250-554-2324
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Born May 5, 1939 Chemnitz, Germany March 29, 2020, Coquitlam, BC. The fourth of Nikol and Ursula von Schoenberg’s six children, Ise spent her childhood in Germany, then moved to Quebec with her family. She trained as a nurse then worked at the Hôpital de l’Enfant-Jésus for 8 years before moving to Winnipeg. Ise met the love of her life, Don Buchanan, in Winnipeg and they were married in 1971. With their young son Andrew, they moved to BC soon after, and lived in Coquitlam where Don worked as City Planning Director. After the birth of two more children, Matthew and Jeannie, she returned to work at St. Mary’s Hospital. Ise enjoyed her Coquitlam life with nature walks, singing in the All Saints Choir, taking painting and photography classes at Place Des Arts and the many friends she made in those pursuits. Ise especially loved retreats to the family cabin on Saturna Island. She loved to share baking and chocolate, to play her piano, and host many dinner parties. With a gregarious laugh, Ise was affectionate, a wonderful mom and Omama who gave the best hugs. Ise is predeceased by her husband Don, her siblings Gudula and Kaspar, and survived by her siblings George (Katherine), Angela, and Beni (Ingo), along with her children Andrew, Matthew, and Jeannie (Nicole), her grandchildren Hanna, Noam, Eric and Zoe, and many nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the warm, amazing staff at the Madison Care Centre. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Canadian Red Cross or Share Family and Community Services.
TAMBURRI, Thomas Michael July 15, 1941 − March 27, 2020 It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Mike, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife, Marilyn of 54 years; children, Keith (Kristine) and Karen (Russ); and four grandchildren, Cole, Joscelyne, Lauren, and Madeline. Mike was born and raised in Kitsilano, and then settled in Port Coquitlam to start a family. He had a long career with the RCMP and after retiring, became a Real Estate Agent in the Tri−Cities. He enjoyed coaching community lacrosse, soccer, softball, and baseball. More recently, he was a friend to many at Hyde Creek, City Centre Aquatic complex, and at the Dogwood Pavilion where he enjoyed playing bridge. Mike will always be remembered for his kindness, quick wit, and outgoing, friendly manner. He will be greatly missed. A special thank you to Dr. T. Jacobs and all the nurses and doctors at Crossroads Hospice for their compassionate care. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, a donation could be made to Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody, RCH, or ERH Foundation.
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KOIVU, Eeva K. December 24, 1935 − April 1, 2020 It saddens us to announce the swift passing of our mother, Eeva. Born in Finland to Veikko and Hilma Peltola, Eeva immigrated to Canada in the late− 50s. She landed in Port Arthur, ON, where she met her husband, Lauri, and started their family before settling in Coquitlam in 1966. Eeva is predeceased by her husband, and brothers, Heikki and Tuomo of Finland. She leaves behind daughters, Carol and Susie (Doug); grandson, Jeff; sisters, Sirpa, Ritva, Aini, Heli and extended family in Finland; and brother, Veijo in Sweden. She will remain in our hearts forever with her love of family, friends, dancing, photos, her green thumb, generosity, and hospitality. Cremation by request. A memorial gathering will be considered when it is safe to do so. We would like to express sincere gratitude to Dr. Poulin and the team at RCH for the wonderful care received during her short stay. In lieu of flowers, we suggest a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. RIP Äiti, we know you are in a much better place.
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