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Doll in sexy underwear prompts call for boycott Parents fear toy ‘grooms’ girls for predators DIANe STRANDbeRG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Dominic Tulai demonstrates his Rubik’s Cube skills while spinning a hula hoop in the driveway of his Port Moody home. The 13-year-old recently attempted to set a world record for the odd combination of skills. See the full story on page 33. mario bartel/the tri-CitY NeWS
The Na Na Na Surprise Doll that wears X-rated fishnet stockings, panties and bra, and comes with its own bedroom, shouldn’t be bought for young girls, Tri-City parents, politicians and community groups warn. The alarm comes after a Port Coquitlam mother posted on Facebook in shock that the Na Na Na Surprise dolls she bought for her daughter’s birth-
day were clothed in sexy lingerie, fishnet stockings and garters when the toys were removed from the packaging. “All the girls are getting them at school, so my daughter was begging me for it for her birthday. I googled it, saw a pic and didn’t think much of it,” said Araminta Applewood, who is now contacting stores to have the toy removed for fear it is “grooming” girls for predators. Her concerns are supported by groups fighting to stop the sexual exploitation of children, including Carol Todd, mother of Amanda Todd. see
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Belcarra mayor resigns after alleging conflict Belenkie says two councillors blocked sale of public land STEfAN LAbbÉ slabbe@tricitynews.com
The mayor of Belcarra has resigned in protest, alleging that two councillors moved to block a plan to sell off village land in direct conflict of interest with their personal assets. Neil Belenkie resigned as mayor Tuesday, Oct. 13, in a last-ditch move he said was to protest Coun. Carolina Clark and Coun. Bruce Drake failing to recuse themselves from a Sept. 28 vote that would have advanced the potential sale of small village-owned lots in an effort to raise funds for a water system to fight wildfires. On Sept. 28, the two councillors voted to block the change in the zoning that would have allowed for the creation of property titles on lots less than half an acre, something currently prohibited in Belcarra, but a category that makes up many of the road end lots. “We were elected to improve the water systems,” Belenkie told The Tri-City News. “If Belcarra can’t stop a fire going through the trees — because there’s no tree break — it can spread through the treetops, through Port Moody and into Coquitlam.” “If Belcarra doesn’t get
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Belcarra Mayor Neil Belenkie was serving with the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department when he remembers the village ran out of water while crews battled a house fire. He recently told The Tri-City News he fears a house fire in his community could quickly spread into the forest and start a wildfire. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
its water improved, I truly believe this threatens lives.” Belenkie said both councillors had recused themselves in the past when the issue came before council. As evidence of the conflict of interest, he pointed to a letter submitted by Clark’s husband, Peter Clark, to council in October 2019, which states that the sale of a village-owned waterfront lot would “destroy the view” from their home and substantially reduce its value. “This home like many people our age is our en-
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the process. “I really don’t believe I was in conflict or I wouldn’t have voted.” Regarding the letter, Clark later wrote The TriCity News: “My husband wrote the letter. I did not have any involvement with it. Furthermore, I am on the record as having declared a conflict of interest regarding the waterfront lot across the street from my property.” Drake said any potential sale of the village-owned property near his house would have no impact on
his view as it is two doors down. “It’s on the other side of a neighbour’s property,” he said. “The reality is my property wouldn’t be impacted.” According to Drake, his opposition to changing the laws around the sale of land less than a half-acre in size — a category which encompasses many of the road end lots — stems from a public hearing in which “there was the largest negative response I’ve seen in years.” Drake said some community members expressed frustration that the lots might be developed out of the “green character of the community,” that certain trails would become inaccessible, and that any development would encroach upon some residents’ driveways and property. But the now-former mayor said an elected revenue-generating committee
had recommended the sale of the road ends and that by blocking the process that would have made those sales possible, the two councillors have put the entire region at risk due to wildfire, what Belenkie has called a “ticking time bomb” for the entire TriCities. “The village is broke,” he said. “That was the number-one thing I was elected to do. I failed.” Belcarra’s last independently audited financial statement submitted at the end of 2019 indicates the village holds just under $9 million in surplus, up $144,000 from 2018. However, adjusting for municipal assets that can’t be sold, the village reported a net debt of over $2.1 million. In what Belenkie described as both an “unbelievably selfish” turn of events and a “failure in process,” he is calling on the province to conduct an investigation into any potential breaches of conflict of interest rules. The remaining members of Belcarra council are now looking to hold a byelection to elect a new mayor, the second election now slated for the village after former Coun. Rob Vegg resigned shortly after the last council meeting, citing “council disfunction.” In the meantime, Belcarra Coun. Liisa Wilder has stepped into the role, in line with her duties as acting mayor.
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‘You are actually grooming these young girls’ continued from front page
Todd’s daughter was lured online by a predator who later threatened to expose her. “You are actually grooming these young girls so they will be ready for the predator on the other end,” she said. Children of the Street Society, which educates boys and girls about sexual exploitation and ways to be safe online, has similar fears. “Parents should avoid purchasing any products that aim to sexualize children and youth,” said Children of the Street spokesperson Camila Jimenez. “Store owners should be stepping up and refusing to stock these types of products in efforts to stop normalizing the sexualization of young people.” One of the concerns is that parents who buy this toy might not realize what it contains. The packaging
A Port Coquitlam mom has raised the alarm that the Na Na Na Surprise doll, shown here, is inappropriate for young girls. The concern is the doll sexualizes girls and “grooms” them for predators. Facebook PHoTo
doesn’t give any indications that the doll is wearing sexy lingerie, but a video promoted by the doll company shows a young girl, heavily made up, unboxing the toy, which is packaged in a
balloon that when popped, ejects a cloud of confetti. Some versions come with their own backpack and bedroom, as well as a closet with clothes. One type is pictured as a unicorn, another
wearing a leather outfit and cap. They also come with purses and fuzzy plush toys. With concerns come calls for a boycott of the popular Na Na Na Surprise Doll that
is available in most big box stores, including Walmart and Toys R Us, as well as online at Amazon. And with online shopping becoming more popular this holiday season, concerned parents are hoping to get their message out soon. “It would be great for retailers to make the ethical decision to take it off the shelf. However, we can always send a message with our dollars, so consumers should say no to these dolls,” said Coquitlam Coun. Bonita Zarrillo. Port Coquitlam Coun. Nancy McCurrach made a similar suggestion, saying she was shocked by the racy nature of the doll given the age group expected to be purchasing the toy. “These dolls sexualize women and degrade them. They need to be boycotted,” she told the Tri-City News. McCurrach says toymakers should be making toys that elevate children, help
them learn about society, including the importance of respect and diversity, so they can make good choices in their lives. But for now, boycotting the toy is the best solution for some. Indeed, many stores in the UK are removing the Na Na Na Surprise dolls after outcries from parents. But there is also an education component to the toy and toy purchases, say Todd and Jimenez, who recommend parents do a lot of research before choosing a toy for their child. “Is it appropriate for the age? Take a look at what it does and read the reviews,” suggested Todd. Children of the Streets’ Jimenez recommended parents watch videos of the products and read the comments. “Treat it like a TV show. Is the toy age appropriate, does it have any sexual undertones?”
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Celebrate Small Business Week Oct. 18 – 24
Coquitlam has nearly 7,000 licensed businesses, many of which are small enterprises run by people who live, raise families, support local fundraisers and volunteer in this community. With the prevalence of online shopping, it’s easy to forget that money spent at Coquitlam’s small businesses often stays in the community, providing local residents with a livelihood. Every October, the City celebrates Small Business Week – an annual celebration of entrepreneurship organized by the Business Development Bank of Canada – to highlight the important role played by local small businesses. This year, Coquitlam is putting a face to local businesses by showcasing the people who run them. Head over to coquitlam.ca/businessweek and watch Coquitlam’s social media channels Oct. 18 to 24 to read profiles and learn more about our local entrepreneurs.
Resources for Businesses
How Coquitlam is Supporting Local Businesses
Businesses are encouraged to check out letstalkcoquitlam.ca/business for comprehensive information and resources to support them through the pandemic and beyond, including news and updates, opportunities to provide input, a Q&A forum, a calendar of events and business resources and opportunities.
City efforts to support businesses and the local economy during the pandemic have included:
The City’s Economic Development team is also available to support local businesses. Contact 604-927-3905 or economicdevelopment@coquitlam.ca for information about resources and opportunities.
Y Changing practices and regulations to cut red tape for businesses, including more online services, relaxing regulations for using outdoor space, and adapting development application processes and fee schedules
Getting Your Business Online
Y Building restaurant promotion and paid business opportunities into civic events such as Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day and the Summer Concert Series
This November, the City will be hosting a series of webinars to assist local businesses looking to establish a website presence at no to low cost. Webinar topics will include how to plan and launch a website, and how to grow your web traffic. Business operators interested in learning more are encouraged to sign up for email updates at letstalkcoquitlam.ca/business or follow @visitcoquitlam on Twitter. Businesses can also promote themselves online for free by:
Y Creating a Business Support Portal with comprehensive information about opportunities and resources at letstalkcoquitlam.ca/business
Y Participating in and promoting the Tri-Cities #SupportLocal initiative Y Conducting surveys to identify local business needs and consumer spending habits Y In-person outreach to share resources and opportunities available through the City’s economic development action plan and multi-sector Community Support and Recovery Plan
Y Going to wegotthistricities.com and clicking the I’m Open for Business button to be included in the online business directory Y Emailing tourism@coquitlam.ca to be included in the retail or restaurant listings on the Tourism Coquitlam website, visitcoquitlam.ca
Five Reasons to Support Small Businesses
1. Your money stays here. Spending at a small business supports owners and staff who often live in the same community.
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Local businesses are at the heart of our community and need our support during these challenging times. Think local first when you’re in the market for goods, services, meals, gifts and other purchases. Find out what’s here:
2. They provide jobs. Local small businesses not only provide employment for their owners and their families, but for others in the community.
Y Go to visitcoquitlam.ca for great places to eat, drink and visit in Coquitlam
3. They’re members of our community. Many local small businesses support worthy causes, sponsor sports teams and give back to their community in other ways.
Y Go to wegotthistricities.com for a comprehensive – and searchable – list of businesses currently operating throughout the Tri-Cities
4. They reward loyalty. Once local small businesses get to know you, they’ll often go the extra mile to meet your needs.
Like shopping online? You may be surprised how many local businesses offer online shopping with delivery or curbside pickup. Before clicking that generic shopping website, search for your favourite local businesses and restaurants online to see what convenient shopping options they have available.
5. We are all in this together. Without a reliable supply of customers, many small businesses could face hardships during these challenging economic times. Supporting your local business is supporting your local community.
To read about the faces behind some of Coquitlam's small businesses, go to coquitlam.ca/businessweek.
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Citizen scientists needed to capture beetles Researchers want to learn more about invasive insect GAry MCKEnnA gmckenna@tricitynews.com
Douglas College is calling on “citizen scientists” to help track a species of European beetle that has turned up in the community over the last few years. Robert McGregor, the executive director of the Douglas College Institute of Urban Ecology (IUE), whose team first discovered Nebria brevicollis on the Coquitlam campus in 2018, said learning more about the insect will help scientists determine whether it is “friend or foe — or both.” “This is a new thing in Western Canada,” he said. “This particular insect species is not something that is going to cause any pest problems because it doesn’t eat plants and it is not an agricultural threat. But it might displace some of our native grown beetle species in this area, so we are very interested in what it’s effects are going to be.” The IUE launched Beetle Watch 2020 in an effort to
How to trap a Nebria brevicollis • STEP 1 — Dig a hole in the ground • STEP 2 — Place a plastic container in the hole • STEP 3 — Check once a week for Nebria brevicollis
Robert McGregor, the executive director of the Douglas College Institute of Urban Ecology (IUE), said learning more about the insect will help scientists determine whether it is “friend or foe — or both.” submitted photo
engage community members to trap and photograph the insects and submit the information for analysis. McGregor said the work of citizen scientists will help his organization gain a better
understanding the distribution of the species, which has been spotted in several locations throughout the Metro Vancouver area. The beetle is native to Europe, but arrived on the
West Coast when samples turned up in Oregon in 2007. It has since moved north and was first found in the Lower Mainland in 2015. McGregor said trapping the beetle is easy and helpful
instructional videos have been posted online. “It really is the ideal time to be sampling for Nebria brevicollis because they are well rested beetles who have been in a summer dormancy
through July and August,” he said, adding the insect may continue active foraging into the winter, depending on the temperature. “They will be emerging now in September getting ready to go through their mating cycle, so if you want to help, now is the perfect time.” For more information on becoming a citizen scientist, join the IUE Beetle Watch 2020 Facebook group or email iue@douglascollege. ca.
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Take some time to relax, calm your mind and stretch. Join us for Hatha Yoga and Restorative Yoga starting this month at Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.) and Centennial Pavilion (620 Poirier St.). Deep stretching and yin postures are held to target deep connective tissues in the body, increasing flexibility and range of motion. To reserve a spot, visit coquitlam.ca/registration. In the online registration system, look for Fitness in the Adult section and expand the Adult Fitness Yoga & Pilates dropdowns to see available programs, dates and times.
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Indoor Sport Court Fun
Get back to serving, spiking, shooting and playing your favourite court sports! Sport court bookings will be available for pre-registration at Centennial Activity Centre. Register up to one week in advance. Cost is $10 per court for up to a maximum of 6 people. To reserve a court, visit coquitlam.ca/registration. In the online registration system, look for Indoor Court Bookings in the Drop in section. Select a location, time and activity – badminton, basketball, pickleball, table tennis and volleyball.
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Notice of Public Hearing Zoning Bylaw Amendment
WRITTEN PUBLIC INPUT 6 pm on Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Development Variance Permit
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4189
Development Variance Permit DVP0000441
The intent of the bylaw is to rezone 1604 Pitt River Road from RS1 (Residential Single Dwelling 1) zone to RS4 (Residential Single Dwelling 4) zone to facilitate a subdivision into two lots.
A Public Input Opportunity is being provided in relation to an application to vary building height and floor area regulations for a proposed 5-storey, 63-unit multi-family residential development.
Location: Street address: 1604 Pitt River Road
WRITTEN PUBLIC INPUT
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 Location: 6:00 PM Port Coquitlam Community Centre Street address: 2481 Welcher Avenue
GIVE YOUR INPUT
Port Coquitlam Community Centre Wilson Lounge 2150 Wilson Avenue
GIVE YOUR INPUT
Members of the public will have an opportunity to express their views at the meeting or can submit written opinions to: publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca Inspection of documents: Council cannot receive new or additional information on this application after the public hearing.
Notice of Public Input Opportunity
Members of the public will have an opportunity to express their views at the meeting or can submit written opinions to: publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca Council cannot receive new or additional information on this application after the public input opportunity.
Prior to the public input opportunity, the public is welcome to inspect any related documents at: portcoquitlam.ca/publichearings. Corporate Office 604.927.5212 • publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca
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Inspection of documents: Prior to the public input opportunity, the public is welcome to inspect any related documents at: portcoquitlam.ca/publichearings.
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Put Tree Festival on your winter calendar This year's event will occur earlier due to COVID-19 DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
It’s never too early to think about Christmas and the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society wants you to plan now for its Tree Festival fundraiser. The sooner the better, says museum coordinator Kanchan Lal, because this year’s eighth annual event has required some COVID-19 adaptations. “This is such as an important community festival we want to get it going as best as we can,” said Lal. The biggest changes this year include an earlier timeline, reduced entry fees to encourage greater participation and a requirement that trees be only 20 inches tall. “We want you to be as creative as possible,” said Lal, who added trees can be pre-bought and decorated or hand-made out of any type of material. They also have to be submitted well in an advance to provide time for COVID-19 “quarantine” and not require
lighting or be a “live” tree that requires watering. What is the same as every other year, however, is the fundraiser’s importance to the operation of the museum and its ability to provide historical and cultural education programs, including the recent Port Coquitlam’s F Words: The Story of our City’s Early Years and online education materials for children. “We’re the only museum and archives in the city and we have its entire archives and collections and because we are a non-profit charity our only funding sources are fundraising and grants, we use the money for displays, school programs and community events,” Lal said. The Christmas Tree Festival also allows people to create or decorate their own trees as an individual, group or family and the community will choose the best. Registration begins Oct. 13 and closes Nov. 7, with a $25 fee to participate. After that the trees can be dropped off from Nov. 9 to 17 at the museum. Then, on Dec. 1, the tree display goes up, the voting period takes place from Dec. 1 to Dec. 13 and on Dec. 14 the winners are announced. For more information, visit pocoheritage.org.
Kanchan Lal, coordinator at the Port Coquitlam Museum and Archives, checks out some of the small Christmas trees put together by volunteer Kelly Keno for the annual Tree Festival fundraiser. mario bartel/the tri-CitY NeWs For more photos follow us on Instagram #tricitynews
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Public Hearing Notice
Public Hearing Notice
When: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 7pm Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C.
When: Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 7pm Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C.
Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaw:
Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaw:
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Purpose: To permit a site specific Cannabis Retail Use.
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You can review the application and related information at the Planning Division counter at City Hall between 9am and 12pm or 1:30pm and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, or at portmoody.ca/publichearing after October 5, 2020.
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How do I get more information?
You can review the application and related information at the Planning Division counter at City Hall between 9am and 12pm or 1:30pm and 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, or at portmoody.ca/publichearing after October 12, 2020.
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If you believe your property is affected by this rezoning application, comment directly to Council on October 20, 2020. You can also send a submission in writing before noon on October 20, 2020 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550.
If you believe your property is affected by this rezoning application, comment directly to Council on October 27, 2020. You can also send a submission in writing before noon on October 27, 2020 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550.
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PORT MOODY NEWS Rethinking offices
Historic PoMo building could become template Pandemic realities demand fresh look at work spaces maRio baRtel mbartel@tricitynews.com
A 100-year-old building in Port Moody could become the blueprint for post-pandemic office space. Gaetan Royer was in the early stages of renovating the second floor and attic of the historic Burrard Inn on St. Johns Street for use by his own CityState consulting business, as well as architectural and engineering partners and space for independent design professionals, when COVID-19 hit. Like most employers looking to safeguard the health and safety of their employees, he immediately sent his staff home to begin working remotely. And then he started thinking about his own half-million dollar reno project. “Maybe I made the biggest mistake of my life,” he said of a possible future where everyone continued to work from home because the health risk of gathering people together in enclosed
Gaetan Royer says features like windows that open to allow fresh air to come inside will be important in post-pandemic work spaces. mario bartel/the tri-city news
instead, divided into four individual water closets, each with its own basin for hand washing. Sinks and hand sanitizing stations were added at the front and rear entrance areas, and four separate HVAC systems were installed instead of just one to enhance the turnover of air in the 5,000 sq. ft. space.
spaces is too high. But creative brainstorming with Royer’s partners, as well as some of the historic building’s legacy features, like windows that still open, quickly presented solutions. For instance, the new communal washroom, which was just in the process of being roughed in was,
It’s all about providing peace of mind for workers and clients, Royer said. But it could also be a template for rethinking work and living spaces with an eye on health and safety, not just efficiency or convenience. On a greater scale, the consequences of the pandemic could force builders
to add more elevators so they’re not as crowded, shirk sealed windows for ones that open to allow fresh air to circulate, pay more attention to the way people move through indoor spaces so there aren’t pinch points that could squeeze them together. At home, patios and bal-
conies could get bigger so people can continue to entertain, but outdoors, where the risk of transmitting viruses is diminished. In cities, streets could narrow and sidewalks widen to given pedestrians more space. “We’re learning to challenge things that have been accepted for so long,” Royer said. “There are better solutions to what we’ve been doing for decades.” Even as sawdust continues to fly from workers cutting and installing trim, professionals are beginning to set up their desks and plug in their laptops in the expansive space that was once a warren of small hotel rooms that had been largely vacant for the past 10 years. Royer said he doesn’t believe the future of work is at home. People need the collaborative creativity that comes from working in close proximity with like-minded colleagues. “People tolerated Zoom meetings because everyone was doing it,” he said. It will be up to employers to create the environment that will allow that collaboration to happen safely “We have to think about healthier buildings."
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Topic: Anti-mask protests “Although I completely disagree with the anti-mask movement and think they are all crazy, I highly support their right to peacefully protest. They have every right to do [so].”
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pops into view. The most astonishing promise has to be Wilkinson’s promise to go “all Alberta” by eliminating the provincial sales tax for an entire year, and then cut it in half the following year. This move would cost the provincial treasury at least $10 billion in lost revenue and would make it hard for any party in government to return the tax back to 7%, even when this pandemic is over. Eliminating the PST has all the earmarks of Reaganomics and history has not been kind to that kind of policy. The NDP claims such a tax cut will inevitably cut healthcare spending. Perhaps, but that party has its own version of an audacious promise. That would be the NDP’s proposal to simply put a
bunch of money into your bank account (direct deposit, no less). This “pandemic benefit” would amount to $1,000 for families earning less than $125,000 or $500 for individuals earning less than $63,000. One of the more amusing and ironic promises is the BC Liberals’ proposal to introduce their own $10-a-day daycare plan. After years of mocking and deriding the NDP’s own $10-a-day-daycare promise, which still seems off in the far distance when it comes to it actually coming true, the BC Liberals now think the idea is a dandy one. In fact, they like it so much they want to expand it to $20-a-day and $30-a-day for higher-income earners. The cost is $1 billion. But,
again, does that even matter anymore? All these promises come on top of multi-billion-dollar infrastructure spending plans for both parties. Want a new Massey Bridge? No problem. How about a $1.5 billion SkyTrain extension into Langley? Here you go! Few people are questioning the value of the various pandemic relief programs out there, at both the provincial and federal levels. At some point, however, the piper must be paid. Unfortunately, the cost of protecting so many people today will be felt mostly by a younger generation who may find services have to be cut at some point to pay the bills being run up today. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.
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PoMo councillor right to seek workplace code The Editor, Re. “‘Condescending and misogynistic’ treatment leads Port Moody councillor to seek code of conduct,” (Tri-City News, Sept. 10) and “Letter: Port Moody mayor didn’t display any ‘misogyny,’” Tri-City News, Sept. 14). I am writing in support of the Oct. 13 motion contained in agenda item 9.1 Port Moody Council brought forward by Councillor Diana Dilworth. It is unfair, in 2020, to have a wide body of in-
dividuals not have their workplace covered and protected by a set of standards that provides guidance, rules and fair and equitable recourse with respect to the workplace environment. It is unfair, in 2020, for any individual mayor or councillor not to have fair representation if an issue of unfair, disrespectful or unsafe workplace environment should occur. It is unfair, in 2020, to expect a body of persons (a council) to be able to fairly
adjudicate a human rights issue with no experience, education or training in facilitating such discussion and decision making. I can see no reason for any council member to object that Port Moody council requests the province to provide such legislation and tools to enable every local government elected member in B.C. to feel safe, protected and heard in their workplace. Take Care and Stay Safe. Laura Dick Port Moody
Coun. Diana Dilworth speaks at a Port Moody council meeting in this file photo. The Port Moody councillor seeks a code of conduct and a complaint process for municipal politicians. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
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A Coquitlam woman says her service dog is lucky to be alive after being viciously attacked by another dog at Harbour View elementary last weekend. Alexandra Marinets said she was taking Charlie, her
female lab, for a walk Friday when another animal ran toward Charlie and grabbed on to her chest with its teeth and would not let go. Marinets, who was with her son and her husband at the time, said fortunately her pet was wearing a vest, but she still sustained serious injuries and had to be taken to the emergency veterinary clinic in Langley.
“The harness was bitten right through,” she told the Tri-City News. Marinets said her son had to take Charlie’s vest off to free the animal before the owner of the attacking dog was able to restrain their pet. “There was no warning,” she said. “The dog ran toward Charlie and attacked right there.” Marinets is asking pet
owners to make sure they are in control of their animals when they are at the park or out in public, particularly if their animal is aggressive. As a service dog, Charlie provides Marinets with more than just companionship. The animal helps her stay mobile, carries medications and assists her with stability when she is walking up and down stairs.
She added that while she has trained Charlie since the animal was a puppy, a new service dog can cost upwards of $70,000. For now, Charlie, who had emergency surgery following the attack, appears to be convalescing nicely. However, Marinets said she may require additional training to ensure she remains calm when Charlie sees
other animals in public. “They have to be okay with other dogs passing by and ignoring them,” she said. “When she is working in public place, she has to be full attention on me.” The Coquitlam Animal Shelter has investigated the incident and told Marinets that the owner of the attacking dog is willing to pay for Charlie’s medical bills.
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A Coquitlam senior detained last summer by B.C. Conservation Officers as they pursued a family of black bears is suing the service, alleging he was unlawfully detained, assaulted, battered and defamed. Patrick Swonnell, 69, was one of three people arrested by conservation officer Sgt. Todd Hunter July 30, 2019, near Mundy Park in Coquitlam. Sgt. Hunter was pursuing a black bear mother and her two cubs, an incident which attracted the attention of nearby neighbours, according to a lawsuit filed with the Supreme Court of British Columbia Sept. 14. The retired bus driver claims he left his home to see what was happening after hearing a neighbour scream as conservation officers pursued the bears, notes the notice of civil claim. While walking along a nearby sidewalk, Sgt. Hunter is alleged to have approached Swonnell to warn him he would be charged with obstruction should he not leave the scene. As Swonnell started walking home, he heard three blasts of a shotgun in the nearby woods. That’s when Sgt. Hunter began shouting incomprehensibly at Swonnell, charged at him and began chasing him, alleges the claim. Reaching the front steps of his home, the senior tried to enter his home, but “Hunter grabbed him
and dragged him away… with the intent to harm Swonnell,” alleges the document. The man was placed under arrest for obstruction. Sgt. Hunter is said to have called RCMP officers to the scene, at which point the man claims he spent 40 minutes in the back of a police vehicle. The RCMP officers are also named in the claim for allegedly assaulting the man and unlawfully detaining him — allegations, that if proven true, would mean a breach of his Charter rights. Swonnell was later released back to Sgt. Hunter on the promise to appear before the court on two charges of obstruction. Exactly six months later, however, Crown Counsel and the B.C. Prosecution Service decided not to approve the charges against Swonnell, The Tri-City News has confirmed. The lawsuit also names Insp. Murray Smith — responsible for BCCOS operations in the Lower Mainland — for “defamatory statements” he and Sgt. Hunter later made to the press, indicating that Swonnell physically stepped between officers and the three bears and that he was “actively interfering with officers.” “…Smith portrayed Swonnell as guilty,” reads the civil claim, adding “the presumption of innocence was not alluded to.” Swonnell claims the incident has caused him “significant physical and emotional trauma,” including extreme left foot pain, back pain, as well as aggravation of plantar fasciitis and a bone spur condition. Beyond severe distress, anxiety and headaches, Swonnell claims he was embarrassed and humiliated, and has suffered repeated
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nightmares due to the encounter with Sgt. Hunter. In a visit to a doctor a week after the incident, the lawsuit claims Swonnell suffered a nervous breakdown and couldn’t stop crying for 10 minutes, prompting the doctor to prescribe him anti-anxiety medication. “In my opinion, BCCOS policies and actions need
to be independently reviewed. As well, BCCOS Officers should be required to wear body cameras and when they are called out, they should be supervised, potentially by an RCMP officer,” said Swonnell in a written statement released by his lawyer. Those named in the lawsuit have 21 days to respond.
Conservation officers look for a black bear mother and cubs on Heritage Mountain. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
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All our Recreation Centres are open for pre-registered drop-in and registered programs! We have skating and swimming lessons for all ages, plus your favourite fitness classes for all abilities and fitness goals: Cycle, Fit 360, Gentle Impact 4 Healthy Bones, Hatha Yoga, Zumba and more. Check out these other great offerings for November and December. Early Years (3 – 5 yrs)
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Free hygiene products offered at city facilities City will join PoMo, Coquitlam and SD43 in initiative Diane StranDberg dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Port Coquitlam is getting behind a campaign to make menstrual products free and will find money in the city budget next year to pay for them. The city is joining Port Moody, Coquitlam and School District 43, which have already provided the service in civic facilities. Mayor Brad West said feminine hygiene products, like toilet paper and baby changing tables, should be provided in PoCo facilities. “These aren’t nice to haves, these are basic requirements and cost the city very little but can help
people, especially low income people immensely,” he told The Tri-City News. According to a staff report, it will cost an initial $22,000 to provide access to menstrual products in 12 civic facilities, and approximately $8,800 a year in ongoing expenses depending on the volume used. Last year, Coun. Nancy McCurrach introduced a motion to have menstrual products placed in city facilities. “This is a step up from the schools to move into the next level for the communities, which makes sense,” said McCurrach, a mother of three daughters. “It will just lift people out of poverty,” she said at the time. Other municipalities around B.C. — including Coquitlam, Port Moody and School District 43 — now offer free hygiene
products in their civic buildings. The initiative comes as a result of the United Way’s Period Promise campaign to end “period poverty” for girls and women. United Way president and CEO Michael McKnight said almost 25% of Canadian women claim they’ve struggled to afford feminine menstrual products for themselves or their daughters. A trio of Dr. Charles Best students also promoted the initiative to ensure women and girls had access to menstrual products, improve equity and remove stigma surrounding female menstruation. They encouraged the city of Coquitlam to put free menstrual products in civic facilities. That program started as a pilot program and was expanded this year.
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Operation Red Nose has canceled its Christmas driving campaign because of COVID-19 concerns, resulting in a huge loss in fundraising dollars to a TriCity non-profit that supports kids in sport. Chris Wilson, who runs KidSport Tri-Cities and Operation Red Nose, said he was disappointed but it was the right call for the national organization to cancel the 2020 season. “We were told this was going to happen. It’s not a surprise and it I think it’s the right response,” Wilson said, explaining that it would have been difficult to keep everyone safe, especially since volunteers also drive ORN participants home in their car. “We’re about safety, we’re about making sure people don’t just rely on Operation
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Red Nose and always have a plan B — that’s been a part of the philosophy of Operation Red Nose,” Wilson said. The 2020 season would have been the 25th for the program that brings in about $20,000 for children needing financial assistance to participate in sports, with funds also shared with families needing assistance in Burnaby and New Westminster. Last year the safe-ridehome service did 436 pickups over nine nights in December, including New Year’s Eve, raising $16,176 for KidSport Tri-Cities. The numbers were down from
2018, when 543 rides were given, raising a total of $21,159. KidSport Tri-Cities also had to cancel its fall used sporting goods sale due to COVID-19. Wilson said so far the organization has enough money to help families who are enrolling their children in kids’ sports, thanks to money put aside in previous years. He also thanked the 150 volunteers who have participated in Operation Red Nose in the past and hopes they return to help out next Christmas season, if things are back to normal.
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VOTE IN THE PROVINCIAL ELECTION Find where and when to vote below. We’re helping B.C. vote safely during the pandemic. Here’s what you can expect if you vote in person: • Physical distancing and capacity limits • Election officials wearing personal protective equipment (such as masks and face-visors)
Vote in person Vote at a district electoral office – Find the office nearest you at elections.bc.ca/deo. Voting is available now during office hours.
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Vote on election day – Find voting places and the dates they are open below, or visit wheretovote.elections.bc.ca. Election day is Saturday, October 24, but there are lots of ways to vote before then.
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Voting Places for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain Advance Voting Places (open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time on the dates listed)
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Evergreen Cultural Centre 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC Sunwood Square 940-3025 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, BC
General Voting Places (open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific time on Saturday, October 24): Bramblewood Elem School
2875 Panorama Dr, Coquitlam, BC
Coquitlam River Elem School
Evergreen Cultural Centre
Pinetree Way Elem School
1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC
1760 Paddock Dr, Coquitlam, BC
Hampton Park Elem School
Scott Creek Middle School
Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship
Maple Creek Middle School
Smiling Creek Elem School
Nestor Elem School
Summit Middle School
Ecole Glen Elem School 3064 Glen Dr, Coquitlam, BC
3700 Hastings St, Coquitlam, BC 1266 Nestor St, Coquitlam, BC
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Walton Elem School
1420 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC
4250 Shaughnessy St, Port Coquitlam, BC 1160 Lansdowne Dr, Coquitlam, BC
District Electoral Offices: 2960 Walton Ave, Coquitlam, BC
1240 Lansdowne Dr, Coquitlam, BC 3456 Princeton Ave, Coquitlam, BC 1450 Parkway Blvd, Coquitlam, BC
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VOTE IN THE PROVINCIAL ELECTION Find where and when to vote below. Candidates for Coquitlam-Burke Mountain Candidate’s Name:
Financial Agent:
Official Agent:
Adam Bremner-Akins BC Green Party
Kevin Akins 12349 237 St, Maple Ridge BC, V4R 1N7 (604) 671-8248
Fin Donnelly BC NDP
Kevin Hagglund 310-220 Newport Dr, Port Moody BC, V3H 5B8 (604) 250-2370
Joan Isaacs BC Liberal Party
Clinton Matthews 1563 Alpine Lane, Coquitlam BC, V3E 3A5 (778) 285-8344
Voting Places for Coquitlam-Maillardville Advance Voting Places (open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time on the dates listed)
Open Dates Thur Oct. 15
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General Voting Places (open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific time on Saturday, October 24):
District Electoral Offices:
Alderson Elem School
Hillcrest Middle School
Ranch Park Elem School
Blue Mountain Baptist Church
Maillard Middle School
Riverview Park Elem School
102-85 Schooner St Coquitlam, BC (778) 572-4690
Cape Horn Elem School
Meadowbrook Elem School
Roy Stibbs Elem School
Place Maillardville Comm Centre
The Tapestry
825 Gauthier Ave, Coquitlam, BC
450 Blue Mountain St, Coquitlam, BC 155 Finnigan St, Coquitlam, BC
Como Lake Middle School
1121 King Albert Ave, Coquitlam, BC
2161 Regan Ave, Coquitlam, BC 1300 Rochester Ave, Coquitlam, BC 900 Sharpe St, Coquitlam, BC
1200 Cartier Ave, Coquitlam, BC
2701 Spuraway Ave, Coquitlam, BC 700 Clearwater Way, Coquitlam, BC
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Candidates for Coquitlam-Maillardville Candidate’s Name:
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Will Davis BC Liberal Party
Will Davis 574 Linton St, Coquitlam, BC, V3J 6J2 (604) 931-2224
Selina Robinson BC NDP
Thomas Staddon 2312 Hope St, Port Moody BC, V3H 2J1 (778) 866-5707
Nicola Spurling BC Green Party
Nicola Spurling 210-1045 Howie Ave, Coquitlam, BC, V3J 1T5 (778) 886-5348
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VOTE IN THE PROVINCIAL ELECTION Find where and when to vote below. Voting Places for Port Coquitlam Advance Voting Places (open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time on the dates listed)
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General Voting Places (open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific time on Saturday, October 24): BC Christian Academy
James Park Elem School
Riverside Comm Church
Castle Park Elem School
Kilmer Elem School
Riverside Sec School
Citadel Middle School
1265 Citadel Dr, Port Coquitlam, BC
Kwayhquitlam Middle School
3280 Flint St, Port Coquitlam, BC
Royal Canadian Legion 133
Ecole des Pionniers
Mary Hill Elem School
Terry Fox Sec
1019 Fernwood Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC 1144 Confederation Dr, Port Coquitlam, BC
1618 Patricia Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC
1761 Westminster Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC
District Electoral Offices: Westwood Elem School
2329 Fremont Conn, Port Coquitlam, BC
1575 Knappen St, Port Coquitlam, BC
3610 Hastings St, Port Coquitlam, BC
2215 Reeve St, Port Coquitlam, BC
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1890 Humber Cres, Port Coquitlam, BC
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1260 Riverwood Gate, Port Coquitlam, BC
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Lewis Clarke Dahlby Libertarian
Lewis Clarke Dahlby 40-1108 Riverside Close, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3B 8C2 (604) 833-0095
Mike Farnworth BC NDP
Douglas Vurzinger 1005 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam BC, V3B 8G8 (604) 464-6295
Erik Minty BC Green Party
Erik Minty 2154 Audrey Dr, Port Coquitlam, BC, V3C 1H2 (604) 365-5479
Mehran Zargham BC Liberal Party
Stephen Tighe 2174 Rindall Ave, Port Coquitlam BC, V3C 1V1 (604) 942-8150
Voting Places for Port Moody-Coquitlam Advance Voting Places (open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time on the dates listed)
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Anmore Elem School
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CITY OF COQUITLAM LAND SALE: SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS FOR SALE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL CITY OF COQUITLAM LAND The City of Coquitlam is soliciting offers for the purchase of three adjacent single-family lots with the intent that construction of single-family residences commences as soon as possible. As described in the RFO, proponents may offer on individual lots, or offer on all three lots as a package. These three lots are available for purchase through a public request for offers (RFO) process. You can access and download a copy of RFO No. 20-02-04 detailing the process for submitting an offer, along with additional detailed lot information at: coquitlam.ca/bids. Parties interested in submitting an offer in response to No. 20-02-04, must follow instructions detailed within the RFO documents. Offer and deposit must be received by the City of Coquitlam no later than 2 p.m. PST, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020. Inquiries are to be directed in writing by email only, quoting “RFO No. 20-02-04 Sale of 3 Single-Family Lots located: 1454 Nanton Street, 1455 Nanton Street and 1457 Nanton Street, Coquitlam, BC” to: landsales@coquitlam.ca Access the full RFO package from coquitlam.ca/bids.
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Ruling forces strata to make $5.3 million repair $100k special levy will hit each owner in the building DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
A Coquitlam couple is breathing a sigh of relief after a Supreme Court judge imposed a $5.3 million levy on their strata council and a 60-day order to pay it to get long-delayed leaky foundation problems fixed. “It’s a load off my mind,” said Barry Davis, who took on the court battle with his wife Marsha two years ago after being forced out of his condo in the 40-unit Garden Terrace at 501 Cochrane Ave. Mould had built up because of water leaking into his unit from a podium, resulting in Davis suffering from breathing problems.
But when Davis tried to get agreements to get the work done, the levies were voted down, so he decided to take the matter to court. “I thought, this is getting crazy, we’re not getting anywhere,” said Davis. Still, the issue wasn’t resolved until a Supreme Court judge decided that matters had gone on long enough. In his Aug. 20 ruling, Justice Frits Verhoeven said keeping costs down by delaying the work would simply amount to “kicking the can down the road,” noting the “building has reached such a state that the repairs are necessary and are required to comply with the strata corporation’s obligations.” However, the judge admitted he sympathized with owners who are facing tough times especially with the COVID-19 pandemic. “Some people are having problems finding work.
People are having problems with financing, and so on. There is no detailed financial affidavit evidence before me about that, but I can certainly appreciate that people will have problems paying or financing repairs, which on average would be over $100,000 per unit.” However, he said the work must proceed anyway, with a well-respected administrator
the building liveable again. Currently, he uses his condo for storage, Davis said, while he and his wife pay a mortgage on another unit elsewhere. However, the move was worth it, he said, because his breathing has improved by 9%. Still, condo owners should be aware that the strata is responsible for properly maintaining common areas and
in place to oversee the job. Now the owners of the 28-year-old condo located just off North Road will have to pay the special levy and Davis said he hopes the repairs get under way soon. Davis said he will be paying his share of the levy — about $152,000. He also still pays maintenance fees in a suite he can’t live in but hopes the repairs will make
the Coquitlam condo court case could be a cautionary tale for those who delay necessary repairs. Tony Gioventu, president of the Condo Homeowners Association of B.C. said costs tend to rise when the work is put off and the strata loses control if the situation ends up in court. “This happens all the time,” he said.
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Some French immersion students face switch Switching to English could mean switching schools diane strandberg dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Parents whose children are struggling in French Immersion are having to change schools if they want to switch to the English program. And COVID-19 may be making families’ lives more difficult. A Coquitlam mom, whose daughter is in Grade 2, was told her daughter will have to switch schools because there’s not enough room at Porter elementary school for her to switch to the English program. “Why are we being let down? I don’t think we are
being supported at all,” said Kristina, who said her daughter struggled with Grade 1 French Immersion and fell further behind during the COVID-19 lockdown, when schools switched to virtual instruction. Kristina, who said she’s heard similar complaints from other parents she’s contacted, says schools should be better prepared to handle students’ changing needs, especially during COVID-19, when parents have been tasked with overseeing the bulk of their children’ education. Another parent, who the Tri-City News has agreed not to publicize to protect her child in her new school, says her daughter also struggled, received no help from their original school, and had to change schools, too, especially after the young
girl suffered anxieties, which increased by the day. Their concerns come as French Immersion parents have called for additional supports, including a French Immersion remote learning option, which has not been provided during the COVID-19 pandemic, and Canadian Parents for French says parents should be vocal about their issues.
In an email, the executive director for the BC and Yukon branch of the Canadian Parents for French said School District 43 parents are not alone in their concerns about their children’s quality of education suffering in these difficult times. “Too many school districts are failing to provide viable remote learning op-
tions for French immersion programs right now. We’ve heard from hundreds of upset parents over the past month. Honestly, the best thing parents can do right now is be vocal. School Boards need to hear that this is an issue,” Glyn Lewis told the Tri-City News. But for Kristina, who would like her daughter to stay at Porter elementary in-
stead of switching to another school where there is space, neighbourhood families should be able to stay in their school. “Why weren’t we grandfathered?,” said Kristina, who said she contacted the school in the first week of September to have her daughter switched to English see
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at Porter but was told there was no room in the English program room in the English program. “Either she goes into French or we have to change schools,” said Kristina. A spokesperson for School District 43 couldn’t speak to the specifics of the case but said “classes are set at the end of the first week and with class size limits it is sometimes challenging to move students after that time.” To move a student, there simply must be a space available in the program they wish to move into,” Ken Hoff stated in an email. Kristina says the school should have known her daughter was struggling as it was a concern she raised as early as last February and again in June when her daughter fell further behind during the months schools were closed. For the other family, whose daughter attended Mary Hill elementary, changing schools turned out to be a blessing after months of struggle with the Port Coquitlam school. “COVID hit and home schooling was a nightmare. I emailed the principal in May asking to switch to the English program as her paediatrician and the psychologist we saw said it would be worse to take her out of a school she knows to one she doesn’t. She said ‘no too full go to your catchment’ which I was not crazy about. I told her you guys failed us. I went for help at the beginning of the year and no one helped.” Similarly, Kristina said she didn’t get good advice when her daughter was struggling in French Immersion and
was actually encouraged to let her daughter stay in Grade 1. Then COVID-19 hit, and Kristina said the pivot to virtual learning was no help for her daughter. During those months, Kristina said, her daughter was overwhelmed with the school work which included reading, math and art and what was supposed to take an hour and a half ended up taking four hours. “It was just a lot because we had to translate it.” Her daughter, who was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder, couldn’t focus, school work became a struggle and the girl became anxious. At the end of June, Kristina said she asked her daughter’s teacher if she should switch to the English program at Porter but was told to practice reading with her daughter over summer to see if things would improve. There was no improvement, Kristina said, but when she emailed the principal on Sept. 6 to have her daughter switch to the English program, she was told there is no room. She said the school should have known as early as June that her daughter wanted to be placed in the English program because she had brought it up with the child’s teacher.“It’s the only reason I’m upset it’s because they said she should enrol in English and then they said they don’t have room.” Currently, her daughter is in the gradual transition program, working on district supplied materials, which are in English. But Kristina said she’ll have to make a decision soon about whether to
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move her daughter to another school that has space or watch her continue to fall behind in French Immersion if she returns to her home school.
The struggles with French Immersion program are a dark side of the popular program that was first started in B.C. in the Coquitlam school district.
According to the school district’s website, the younger the student the more of their education is in French, with Kindergarten to Grade 2 students receiving
100% of their instruction in French. Approximately 12% of School District 43’s students are in French Immersion. about 3,900 students.
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PoMo teen twists his way to Guinness record Confirmation of record could take up to 12 weeks mario bartel mbartel@tricitynews.com
Dominic Tulai, 13, recently attempted to set a world record for solving the Rubik’s cube puzzle while twirling a hula hoop. mario bartel/the tri-city news
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Pandemic boredom could lead to worldwide notoriety for a Port Moody teen. Dominic Tulai is waiting for confirmation that his effort Oct. 2 to solve a Rubik’s cube puzzle 120 times while spinning a hula hoop around his hips is a new Guinness world record. The previous best was 100 times. Dominic said the record-setting attempt was borne from a family challenge last spring to see who could keep a hula hoop twirling the longest in their backyard during the early days of the COVID-19 lockdown. The 13-year-old Grade 8 student at Eagle Mountain middle school won easily, sparking an idea.
and when classes let out for the day, embarked upon his quest to become a world record holder. He said when he solved the puzzle for the 100th time — matching the existing record — he felt “so good,” and when he got to 110, he decided to twist the cubes to completion another 10 more times to give his record some buffer. The effort took him 1 hour, 18 minutes. Afterward, Dominic said his fingers were more tired than his legs. He said there was only one fearful moment, when his elbow was nudged and he felt his hoop starting to slip down his torso before he was able to amp up his gyrations again. He celebrated with a piece of chocolate cake. Verifying the documentation submitted to Guinness can take up to 12 weeks, said Voicu Tulai. In the meantime, Dominic is looking for other records he might be able to challenge.
solving, which he calculated would take an hour or more. No breaks were allowed. He got spinning. And spinning. “One hundred per cent, it was just practice,” Dominic said of his mastery of the hoop. “Once I learned how to do it, I just got good at it.” For the record to be recognized, it had to occur in a public place, in front of independent witnesses, with every element documented by photos and every moment recorded on video. Dominic’s dad organized four onlookers as well as someone to scramble alternating puzzles at least 40 times each, and arrangements were made to use his school’s courtyard. He also photographed the two cubes and one hula hoop that would be used, as well as devised a video set-up with two cameras and a laptop to count each successful completion of the puzzle. On Oct. 2, after a good night’s sleep, Dominic went to school, ate a pizza lunch
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PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Metro takes next step for affordable housing project Council will consider 53-unit building near Gates Park DIANE STrANDbErG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
A new affordable rental apartment for Port Coquitlam will have space for families, according to a proposal by Metro Vancouver. Port Coquitlam council is being asked to approve a 63-unit affordable housing building near Gates Park in downtown Port Coquitlam. The project, slated for 2481 Welcher Ave., requires approval of a variance, which would allow the building to be five storeys instead of four, permitting another 13 units. It will also have a number of passive design elements to make it more energy ef-
ficient, several amenities, including private balconies and patios, a children’s play area and community gardens with a potting shed for the residents. As well, over 80% of the units will be two and three bedrooms for larger families, while 10% will be wheelchair accessible. City staff are recommending the project proposed by Metro Vancouver’s Housing Committee, which a report says will have a colour palette “sympathetic to the city’s heritage character,” including brick and metal panels, a strong corner presence with a focus on a street-oriented pedestrian environment with attractive landscape elements, including street trees and underground parking. To ensure affordability, Metro Vancouver will be applying for grants to reduce the cost of construction,
including a grant from the city’s Special Needs Housing Reserve for a maximum of $63,000 ($1,000 per dwelling unit). Homes will support a diverse mix of families, couples, singles, and seniors with a mix of incomes, including units for those at the low end of the market and others to be provided at rent geared to income. Metro Vancouver has stated it is seeking to partner with provincial and federal governments for more funds to support deeper affordability. If approved, construction would take about two years, with residents moving in the spring of 2023. • To find out more about Metro Vancouver’s application process, visit here: http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/housing/ subsidized-housing/apply/ Pages/default.aspx.
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Halloween decorating season gets underway Spooky displays starting to go up across the Tri-Cities DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Many people are trying to figure out how to celebrate Halloween safely this year. But for one Coquitlam resident, creating a scary display that people can drive by and walk though outdoors is one way to keep the spirit of Halloween alive, while also doing things carefully to avoid spreading COVID-19. Macarthy Whyzel got the inspiration for creating an
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PoCo basketballer inspired community, team She was diagnosed with rare soft-tissue cancer in 2018 mario bartel mbartel@tricitynews.com
A Port Coquitlam basketball player whose courage battling cancer inspired her teammates and a community has died. Karin Khuong passed away Oct. 4. She was 16. Khuong, who would have been in Grade 11 at Terry Fox secondary this fall, was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma — a rare soft-tissue childhood cancer — in September, 2018, after tumours were discovered in her chest and stomach following a routine exam at Royal Columbian Hospital to determine why her leg was hurting. Khuong was immediately put on a treatment regime of high-dose chemotherapy for six months that prevented
Karin Khuong’s cancer was in remission when she was invited to be the keynote speaker at the Terry Fox Hometown Run. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
the avid basketball player from joining her school’s junior girls team. Still, she was in their thoughts as the side
capped a perfect season by defeating the Kelowna Owls 76-36 in the provincial final. Khuong’s basketball and
school community also rallied to raise money to send her to California to watch a Golden State Warriors home
game and meet the NBA team’s players, and when she was given the “all-clear” by her doctors following an autologous stem cell transplant, the Make a Wish Foundation sent her to Sweden to go dog sledding and stay at the Ice Hotel. Khuong’s fortitude was recognized by the Port Coquitlam Sports Alliance, which awarded her its courage award in June, 2019. Ryan Clark, the organization’s executive director, said Khuong was incredibly patient filming interviews and gym scenes in advance of the awards ceremony. “She was truly a courageous leader, willing to step forward to show her fight to all,” he said. By the start of her Grade 10 year, Khuong’s cancer was in remission and she was invited to be the keynote speaker at the Terry Fox Hometown Run. Organizer Dave Teixeira said Khuong’s story echoed that of Terry Fox in a way that really connected with young
people. “I thought it was important to show how devastating cancer can be to all ages, all genders, all races” he said of his decision to invite Khuong to speak. “Life is all about having a team around us. She had her family, her friends, her basketball team, her school. It takes a whole team to lift us up.” Last December, Khuong was well enough to return to the basketball court with her mates, now on the senior team. But the cancer returned shortly thereafter. She was on the bench as the Ravens made it to the provincial AAAA championship tournament in Langley, and even saw a few moments of time on the court as the team made it to the final but lost to the Semiahmoo Totems. Coach Mike Carkner said the team drew strength from Khuong’s presence. “They are a very resilient group,” he said. “Despite the adversity, the kids have stayed together.”
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The closure of universities and colleges due to the COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on bus ridership recovery rates in the TriCities. According to TransLink figures, boardings in the northeast sector are 37% of pre-pandemic levels, below the 43% average seen in the rest of the region. TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond said Vancouver and Burnaby have also seen slower recovery rates, due in large part to the fact the areas have higher student ridership than other parts of the region. “The return of ridership is not exactly uniform,”
Desmond said during a Mayor’s Council meeting Thursday. “We are seeing a somewhat different response… depending on which sector of the region we are talking about.” For example, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows have seen bus ridership return to 55% of pre-pandemic levels, while Surrey and Langley have seen a 52% return. Desmond said the numbers indicate that trips to industrial parks are returning. He also noted that essential-service workers “need the bus.” The bus system is not the only part of the network that has seen significant ridership declines since the public health crisis began in B.C. in March. According to TransLink data, the Expo-Millennium Line, which includes the TriCities’ Evergreen Extension, is seeing boardings at 38% of pre-pandemic levels.
The Canada Line is at 31%, the SeaBus is at 27%, and HandyDART is at 35%. However, Desmond notes that given the need for physical distancing, transit modes are limiting capacity levels. For example, buses are running at two-thirds the normal ridership level, while SeaBus and SkyTrain are operating at 50%, to ensure that commuters can adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols. During the Mayor’s Council meeting, Desmond highlighted the actions TransLink is taking to ensure the system is safe for passengers and employees. He encouraged riders to ensure they make healthy choices, like washing their hands and staying home if they feel any symptoms of sickness. Desmond also noted that TransLink’s August decision to make masks mandatory on all public transit modes has led to a 95% compliance rate.
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eliminate.” In a message to school administrators and athletic directors, Jordan Abney, the executive director of BCSS, said a timeline and structure for a return to inter-school competition “remain a work in progress” that could be further delayed by the provincial election. In the meantime, he encourages coaches to “use this unique time to try new things and offer student-athletes as much experience as you can.”
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For the first time in 16 years, Kevin Wazny’s fall afternoons are free. Instead of hustling students up to Coquitlam’s Mundy Park or out to Central Park in Burnaby for the sixweek cross-country running season, the physical education teacher at Pinetree secondary said he’s able to head home early. “It’s really strange,” he said. In a year thrown into disarray by the COVID-19 pandemic, the rhythm of high school sports has also been cast asunder. And nobody is certain when it might fall back into place. While BC School Sports (BCSS) is in the second phase of its return to play plan that allows for some activity restricted to educational cohorts that are able to abide by social distancing protocols but no inter-school competition, translating those words to meaningful experiences on the trails, pitches, fields and and in the gyms is proving a monumental challenge.
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Wazny said a plan by BCSS to stage some virtual cross-country competitions, where athletes run a set course individually and then submit their time, is really only an allure to elite athletes. His program is geared more towards participation, giving kids who might not otherwise try out for school teams a chance to represent their school, develop friend-
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The coach of the cross-country team at Pinetree secondary school says participatory programs like his won’t benefit from virtual races being proposed for regional and provincial championships. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
ships and improve their fitness in a team environment. It’s a winning formula that reaps more smiles than medals, Wazny said, adding there were 44 kids on Pinetree’s cross-country team last year - a record. “We’re helping kids that are not necessarily the best athletes,” he said. “The ones who try really appreciate it. They’re getting the most from it.” But with the implementation of educational cohorts to limit opportunities for COVID-19 to spread through the student body making any kind of team structure difficult to achieve, Wazny said he didn’t even bother putting up posters in September to recruit athletes for this fall’s cross-country season.
“If you’re just by yourself, the motivation is harder,” he said, adding he’s only heard from a few students enquiring about the absence of Pinetree’s cross-country team.
Up at Centennial secondary, the football team is finally back on the field practising and working on their fitness, more than a month later than usual. When games might hap-
SFU also on hold Student-athletes from the Tri-Cities attending Simon Fraser University will have to wait to get back onto the basketball court and track. The Great Northwest Athletic Conference is delaying the start of its winter sports calendar that includes men’s and women’s basketball, as well as indoor track and
field, until at least Jan. 7. Although the conference championship for the latter, scheduled for Nampa, Idaho, on Jan. 21, has been cancelled. Fall sports, such as soccer and volleyball, are planning for a spring season, but football will remain on hiatus over concerns of playing two seasons in a single year.
pen is anybody’s guess. Second-year coach Dino Geremia said, “The biggest win for us at the moment is simply getting the players back on the field running around.” But even that is fraught with anxiety. To comply with COVID19 rules and policies set out by BCSS, players not a part of the same educational cohort have to be apart from each other, coaches and players on the sidelines are encouraged to wear masks, and sharing of equipment is discouraged. Geremia said the kids are understanding, but “we will need to continue to work on the removal of highfives and fist bumps. Those habits and demonstrations of support will be harder to
John Murphy, the coach of the senior boys soccer team at Terry Fox secondary in Port Coquitlam, said he’s trying to gauge interest in gathering players for skillsbased training sessions that emphasize “on the ball” activities like passing patterns and shooting drills. But with most of his players also participating at the club level where looser restrictions are permitting scrimmages and limited contact, he’s doubtful there will be much interest. Murphy said the impact of the pandemic on school sports and other extracurricular activities this fall is “devastating” to the culture at Terry Fox. “The sense of togetherness, school spirit, and the opportunity to represent your school in the competitive forum is in jeopardy on so many levels,” he said. “I truly feel sorry for those students who have already lost this opportunity.” Pinetree’s Wazny agrees. “That sense of belonging is so important for anybody,” he said, adding he hopes the sacrifice is only temporary. “We can’t rush breaking the rules, or risk someone actually getting COVID.”
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