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Smoke on Port Moody’s waters Fire at Pacific Coast Terminals Sunday DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Fire crews in Port Moody extinguish a blaze at the Pacific Coast Terminals on Sunday night. SHANE MACKICHAN PHOTO

The waterfront in downtown Port Moody was covered in a smokey haze Sunday night after a conveyor belt caught fire at Pacific Coast Terminals. It took about three hours to fully douse the fire at the industrial site in the 2300block of Columbia Street. A ladder truck had to be called in to be able to reach the machinery near the loading dock. “It was a difficult fire to fight because of the access to the conveyor belt,” said Port Moody Fire Chief Darcey O’Riordan. As many as 11 firefighters from the city’s two halls attended the fire. Although the fire was kept to the equipment, it was a

difficult blaze to put out because of its location on the property, O’Riordan said. “We had to bring in the ladder towers to be able to direct the water streams.” A foreman from Pacific Coast Terminals was also on hand to assist the firefighters on the best way to tackle the blaze, O’Riordan said. “He gave us the intel we needed to extinguish the fire.” Pacific Coast Terminals announced on its website that the fire started shortly after 5 p.m. near the ship loader on a conveyor. “Port Moody Fire Rescue responded quickly and no one was hurt in the incident. The fire has since been put out and the cause is currently being determined,” the PCT website states. A witness on the scene said the fire appeared to be near a docked freighter; crews could be seen using multiple hoses and a ladder truck to extinguish the fire.

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COVID-19 VACCINES

Pop-up clinic draws visitors to Rocky Point Park Fraser Health sets up stations at popular PoMo landmark KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Sunscreen, glasses, towel, vaccine. Hundreds of Tri-City and Metro Vancouver residents visited Rocky Point Park in Port Moody last Saturday to take in the beautiful weather by the water, but also to receive a jab of a COVID-19 vaccine. Fraser Health set up a pop-up immunization clinic from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the popular park as nurses delivered doses to eligible residents aged 12 years and older who had not received their first shot. “We’re using this as a unique opportunity to bring the vaccine out to our communities,” said authority spokesperson Krystine Juck in an interview at the park with the Tri-City News. The clinic was set up on the performance stage at the end of the walkway from Rocky Point’s east access parking lot. “We know that Rocky Point is an amazing park in the summer, we know that there’s many young families and young adults that come out here and we really wanted to try to provide an easily accessible opportunity

Fraser Health hosted a pop-up immunization clinic at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park on July 17, where eligible residents who had not received their first dose could get jabbed, while those looking for a second shot were placed on a waitlist. KYLE BALZER/THE

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for people to get vaccinated.” Juck said Fraser Health was hoping to administer 300 doses by the end of the six-hour pop-up and explained workers saw a steady flow from the start. She explained those who were looking for a second dose were placed on a virtual waitlist until they received a text notifying them to come back if enough vaccines were leftover. “They have to be eligible in terms of they have to have

received their notification already to book their second dose; everybody is receiving that at seven weeks.” This is the latest of many impromptu vaccination clinics Fraser Health had planned in recent weeks. Port Moody-AnmoreBelcarra, however, has one of the highest immunization rates — at 84% — compared to other local health areas monitored by the BC Centre for Disease Control. “We’ve been to many

other parks. We’ve been to Crescent Beach, we’ve been to Cultus Lake and we wanted to have the opportunity to be at another park within Fraser Health and we thought this was a great place to be,” said Juck when asked about the location choice. “There’s so many people that congregate here in the summer and just thought this would be a great opportunity to bring community support to the Tri-Cities area.”

She added the Rocky Point pop-up received lots of positive feedback, with one woman thanking a nurse for setting up the immunization station as she had a hard time booking an appointment due to her busy schedule. The clinic was a joint effort between Fraser Health and the city of Port Moody.

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Those who’ve registered through the B.C.’s GetVaccinated portal for their first vaccine will receive a notification — by the method you selected during the initial registration — when they can book an appointment to receive their second jab. Fraser Health says if you booked your first dose through the authority’s website or your local pharmacy, you’re asked to register with the provincial system.

Coquitlam’s two COVID19 vaccine clinics are still accepting walk-ins for eligible residents 12 years and older who haven’t received their first jab: Coquitlam Central Station Park and Ride overflow lot (2900 Barnet Hwy.) • 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. • Entrance off Mariner Way east side of Rona. Proceed down the ramp and turn right • The address will direct

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WILDLIFE

Coq. residents locking up bins to prevent bears City will soon focus on multi-family, commercial sites JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Most Coquitlam residents are locking up their bins and setting them out at the right times to stop critters from coming around, according to a city report.

Last Monday, city staff said enforcement warnings and tickets for non-compliance under the Solid Waste Bylaw have dropped 79% over the past four years, when Coquitlam received the provincial designation as a Bear Smart Community. Last year, Coquitlam issued 1,041 enforcement warnings and tickets versus 5,364 in 2017. In his report on the 2020 Urban Wildlife Program

Update and 2021 Early Cart Set Out Audit Results, the city’s general manager of engineering and public works said education efforts have played vital roles to stop wildlife from becoming habituated to human food. Last year, as more people were outside, city staff worked with B.C. conservation officers to put Coquitlam residents on alert about potential run-ins with wildlife — especially bears,

wrote engineering GM Jaime Boan in his July 12 report. Last September, after a bruin touched a hiker on the Coquitlam Crunch, civic workers closed the popular trail for a short time, posted signs in the area, ran social media campaigns and hosted daily pop-up booths to inform trail users of the possible dangers. As well, city staff patrolled the neighbourhood to notify residents whose trash, recy-

cling or green bins weren’t locked or who had their cans out too early, Boan said. Another hot spot city staff are paying close attention to is the Cedar Drive/ Partington Creek area near Minnekhada Regional Park, where bear viewing and photography are common. City staff have also installed signs to ask people to stay 100 metres away from bears. This fall, during council

budget deliberations, Boan said he’ll be asking for a full-time year-round environmental officer position to combine two part-time city jobs, as part of a department reorganization. And there will be a bigger push to stop wildlife from eating human trash left unsecured at multi-family residential complexes; at industrial, commercial and institutional properties; and on construction sites.

TECHNOLOGY

120 datasets now available ‘to play with’ on new city portal JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Coquitlam residents, businesses and groups that want to find new and old maps, reports and photos of the city can now tap into one online source. Last Wednesday, the city

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launched its Coquitlam Open Data portal, a website that has more than 120 datasets for users to play with — for free. For example, viewers can check out where the offleash dog parks are in the city, review budgets and see

aerial images dating back to the 1960s. As well, there’s information about utilities, streets, property boundaries, transportation, Wi-Fi locations, the environment and neighbourhoods. In the past, specific information had to be

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JULY 22 – 28 CALENDAR Monday, July 26 Council-in-Committee 2 p.m. Regular Council 7 p.m. coquitlam.ca/council

Wednesday, July 28 Economic Development Advisory Committee 7 p.m. coquitlam.ca/edac

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Watch the Summer Concert Series Online Starting July 23

We’re launching the virtual Summer Concert Series this week with the original rocking tunes of Redwoods on July 23. A new concert video will premiere every other Friday at 5 p.m. on Coquitlam’s Facebook page and YouTube channel and then be available for viewing on-demand until Sept. 17 at coquitlam.ca/summerconcerts. FITNESS AND FUN

Indoor Fitness Classes at Pavilions

With BC’s Restart Plan now at Step 3, Coquitlam is excited to welcome ﬁtness enthusiasts back for indoor ﬁtness classes at Dogwood and Glen Pine Pavilions. Sign up for Fit 360, Gentle Impact 4 Healthy Bones, Low Impact and more. Learn more and register at coquitlam.ca/registration. In the Adult section, click Fitness and open the dropdowns to view available programs, dates and times, or call 604-927-4386. KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE

Coquitlam RCMP Join Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast July 23 – 24

The Coquitlam RCMP Cops for Cancer Team will be participating in a 24-hour Spin-a-Thon, from noon on July 23 to noon on July 24 at Buchanan Square (the plaza between City Hall and the Coquitlam RCMP building) to raise money to support pediatric cancer research. Swing by anytime to show your support and donate to the ﬁght against children’s cancer. Cops for Cancer Tour de Coast 2021 is an exciting annual event where law enforcement and emergency services personnel cycle across the coast of B.C. raising money for childhood cancer research and support services at the Canadian Cancer Society. For more information, visit the Coquitlam RCMP Facebook page at facebook.com/cqrcmp and check out Upcoming Events.

Get Prepared: Learn What Goes in Your Emergency Kit Aug. 8

Coquitlam will be hosting a webinar to show residents what essentials should be in your emergency kit in order to handle potential local emergencies. Coquitlam encourages households and businesses to be prepared to be self-sufﬁcient for a minimum of 72 hours after an emergency or disaster. This enables responders to attend to critical emergencies and helps the community recover more quickly. The City’s Emergency Management staff will be hosting a free webinar, “What’s In Our Emergency Kit?”, offering a peek into an emergency kit to educate residents about what goes into a kit and why. Register for the webinar, to be held Friday, Aug. 6 from 7 – 8 p.m., by visiting coquitlam.ca/emergtraining. Limited spaces are available. DID YOU KNOW?

Thank You to Coquitlam’s Bear Smart Residents

A combination of education, enforcement and compliance has resulted in a 79 per cent drop from 2017 ﬁgures of warnings and tickets for non-compliance with bear regulations. The City’s education and enforcement efforts along with residents’ efforts in keeping food waste and attractants away from wildlife indicate more than 99 per cent of residents are complying with the our waste cart set-out times. Coquitlam was recognized in 2017 as a Bear Smart community and is the only city in the Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver to do so. Keep up the great work, and become a “Bear Smart” household by committing to our bear smart guidelines by completing our online pledge at coquitlam.ca/bearsmart. We’ll mail you a Bear Smart sticker to display and show you are a proud, Bear Smart household.

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We will be gradually increasing capacity and making other changes in-line with Steps 3 and 4 of BC’s Restart Plan including: • Skating, hockey and swimming lessons • Parent and tot, family and preschool programs • Early Years’ Explore the World Series, Try-it Activities and Sports

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Masks are no longer required indoors but continue to be recommended, particularly for those 12 years and older who have not had two doses of vaccine.

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ENVIRONMENT

Coquitlam sets 120 green targets in draft plan JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Coquitlam is set to do its part to save the planet. Last Monday, city staff laid out a draft environmental sustainability plan that — if green-lighted by council this fall — would focus on 120 action items for the municipality to tackle over the coming years. The peer-reviewed report, which breaks down the targets into five broad themes covering environmental, economic and social benefits, includes work that civic staff are already doing as well as new goals that will begin next year. The document further breaks down the objectives into 10 priorities, to begin in 2022-’23, based on shortterm need, funding and community interest: CLIMATE ACTION • create a new climate action plan • develop a carbon offset reserve fund policy BUILT ENVIRONMENT • start an electric mobility strategy • implement the BC Energy Step Code requirements

WASTE MANAGEMENT • design a single-use item bylaw WATER MANAGEMENT • start the enhanced water conservation strategy • boost education to prevent watercourse pollution • expand outreach about residential storm water NATURAL AREAS • organize an urban forest management plan • measure tree canopy cover percentages Among the new goals is a move to cut greenhouse gases (GHG) by 45% by 2030, and to be carbon neutral by 2050 — bringing Coquitlam in line with the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the federal government and Metro Vancouver (the B.C. government has lower targets). Last year, the city saw a 18% reduction in corporate GHG emissions from civic buildings, its vehicle fleet and operations while the per-capita community GHG emissions have risen 1% each year since 2007; vehicle transportation and building emissions account for 94% of the community’s carbon pollution. Jaime Boan, Coquitlam’s general manager of engi-

neering and public works, said the draft plan — budgeted to cost $150,000 — was two years in the making. And a public consultation will be held this fall before council considers the final version (a previous outreach gleaned more than 3,400 comments). “It is a very comprehensive plan that’s going to set the mark for Coquitlam and is going to take us boldly forward,” Boan told council-in-committee on July 12. During the 90-minute discussion, Coun. Craig Hodge, the vice-chair of Metro Vancouver’s zero waste committee, said the draft plan matches with “the goals of everybody else, which I think is what our residents want and where we should be going.” And he pressed for stronger language in the plan, given the unprecedented events happening with the environment such as the recent heat dome, which resulted in the deaths of about 500 British Columbians, as well as interior wildfires. Hodge also asked for wording in the draft document to require electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in new single-family homes. Coun. Chris Wilson

applauded city staff for producing a “clear, specific and concise” action plan; however, he said, it lacked information about cycling paths around schools, EV chargers and anti-idling measures. “Climate change will be more expensive than COVID,” he warned, while urging the city to bid on senior government grants. “This is going to cost a lot of money over time and the sooner that we start, the better.” Coun. Bonita Zarrillo also pressed for stronger wording in the document. But city manager Peter Steblin suggested a more conservative approach, as the first version of the draft plan “had more extreme language and targets that many people in the administration thought were unachievable.” “It was a conscious effort to actually have a little bit of a leeway in some of the targets,” he said. Still, Coun. Brent Asmundson, a member of Metro Vancouver’s water committee, said residents have to realize that the region is facing pressures to grow, and “trade-offs are needed to achieve that” to accommodate the housing crunch.

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The third and last summer pop-up park for the city of Coquitlam sprang to life last Friday. The parklet is sited next to the Burquitlam SkyTrain station and public transit hub, offering visitors a respite from travelling — on wooden platform swings. The North Road parklet was created by the municipal parks crew under asset and operation manager Doron Fishman; the other two summer pop-ups are at City Centre and along Austin Avenue.

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He also noted that Coquitlam’s tree canopy has increased since the 1980s and the city’s GHG emissions are lower than other B.C. municipalities. Asmundson also called

on the provincial government to step up with its own green targets and incentives. • Coquitlam’s draft environment sustainability can be found at www.coquitlam.ca/ enviroplan.

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GIVE YOUR INPUT Written comments must be received by 4:00 pm on July 27, 2021 Email: publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca Mail: Public Hearings Attn: Corporate Office 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8

Development Variance Permit DVP00081 The intent of this application is to vary the underground servicing requirements for overhead wiring along adjacent portions of Kelly Avenue and Shaughnessy Street. The variance would require the developer to install pre-ducting and provide funding to the City to implement the undergrounding in the future.

Participate Live (Zoom Link): Please check portcoquitlam.ca/ publichearing on the afternoon of the meeting for a link to participate. If you just want to view the proceedings please go to portcoquitlam.ca/council to watch the live stream of the meeting on July 27, 2021.

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City readies for residents at rec hubs in Sept. PoCo council offers incentives for families, 'super' seniors DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Port Coquitlam won’t be raising the fees it charges for recreation. And seniors 80 years and older will get in for free if they want to hit the gym or swim. That’s the plan as programs begin to ramp up this fall under Stage 4 of the province’s phased re-opening, with amendments to the city’s fees and charges bylaw set for adoption July 27, with the changes coming into effect Sept. 1. Last Tuesday, councillors approved the first three readings of an updated fee schedule that eliminates levies for “super seniors” (ages 80 and older) — a first for the Tri-Cities — and will allow youngsters up to four years old free access as well. The fee break will remove a significant cost for active older people and pre-schoolers. Currently, only children ages 0 to 3 can get in at no

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cost; caregivers of four year olds have to pay $3.10 for a single admission to pools at the Hyde Creek or Port Coquitlam community centres. Seniors ages 60 to 84 pay $4.65 — slightly less than the adult charge of $6.20 — while super seniors over 85

pay $3.10. Under the new fees coming to effect, seniors over 80 won’t pay at all, a move to promote physical activity, mental health and social engagement with the elderly. Helping families negotiate a post-pandemic world

was top of mind for the city’s mayor and many councillors who acknowledged the importance of civic facilities to families and seniors in the city. In a news release, Mayor Brad West said the city wants to keep recreation facilities

affordable, and eliminating a fee hike was one way to do that. “While we’re all looking ahead to returning to our previous activities, it’s important to recognize that cost continues to be a barrier that prevents some of our residents from fully participating,” West said in a statement. “This is another step we can take as a city to continue to support our older seniors, local families with young children and residents of all ages through the pandemic, and encourage them to come back when it’s safe to do so.” “Simply put, it’s the right thing to do at this time.” The proposed changes would: • Skip the typical inflationary increase to admission and facility rental fees, effectively freezing fees at rates from early 2020 • Eliminate admission and membership fees for super seniors — ages 80 years and older — to support active aging, increase participation and reduce barriers • Expand the preschool age category of 0 to four years old with no fees • Add waived fees for personal assistants who support

recreation patrons, ensuring equitable access to recreation services for people of all abilities • Include a subsidized rate for youth and youth non-profit groups for picnic shelter bookings • Reduce the duration of picnic shelter bookings to four hours to allow more people to book these popular facilities • Expand the inventory of bookable facilities to include tennis, pickleball and basketball courts, along with new Port Coquitlam Community Centre amenities due for completion this fall, such as Arena 1, the gymnasium, large hall and other spaces. “These changes continue to show our city as a leader in providing much-needed support to our residents,” noted Coun. Steve Darling, council’s designate for recreation matters, in the news release. “It’s another step toward preparing to welcome the community back to our facilities.” Currently, summer programming is subject to Stage 3 restrictions, with pre-registration required for drop-in programming. The city posts its list of recreation fees on its website.

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The City of Port Moody has started a traffic calming study and pilot project to address road safety concerns on Moray Street. The study will assess current street conditions and propose measures to reduce speeding, encourage sustainable transportation methods, and improve overall safety and accessibility.

Tell us about existing issues and help us plan for the future Fill out a survey at engage.portmoody.ca/moray or pick up a paper copy at Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Drive). Survey closes August 8, 2021. Find additional project information, including a map and timeline, at engage.portmoody.ca/moray.

The proposal is to rezone the site from CS-1 Service Commercial and M-1 General Industrial to CD Comprehensive Development Zone (based on the C-7 High Density Commercial Zone). The six phase development includes: PHAS E 1 NO R T H S TAT S (F O U R TOWE RS )

• Tower N1 — Market Condo: 523 units

Staff Contact Geoffrey Keyworth Transportation Engineer 604.469.4500 engineering@portmoody.ca

• Tower N2 — Office, Hotel, Conference Centre: 267K sq.ft. • Tower N3 + N4 — Market Rental: 899 units and Below Market Rental: 158 units

Visit marcon.ca/CoquitlamCentral to learn more about the project. Feedback: Comments may be provided on the website from Monday July 19 th to Friday July 30 th , or by emailing Chris Wilkinson, Sr. Development Manager with Marcon, cwilkinson@marcon.ca or 604.530.5646. Responses to questions will be provided by the applicant during the two-week feedback period. City of Coquitlam Contact: Jeff Denney, Senior Planner, can be reached at jdenney@coquitlam.ca or 604.927.3996.

• Total Commercial Podium Floor Area: 257K sq.ft. • Proposed Parking: 2,019 spaces

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Cycling advocates pitch safer way to the beach City councillor says separated lane difficult to implment MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Cycling advocates say they have a simple solution to the annual summer traffic congestion problems around Belcarra Regional Park. But the chair of Port Moody’s transportation committee says easing the crush of vehicles that descend upon the park whenever the weather gets hot is more complicated than just throwing up some bollards and slapping down paint to create a separated lane for cyclists and pedestrians. Coun. Steve Milani said while vehicle traffic from visitors to the park at peak summer times has long been an issue, increasing demand from a growing population for access to its hiking trails, sandy beach and cooling waters has made managing traffic along Bedwell Bay Road and First Avenue more challenging in recent years. That was especially true during the recent heat wave

Cycling advocates like Andrew Hartline, Colin Fowler and Colleen MacDonald say a separated lane from April Road to Sasamat Lake will make it safer for families to cycle and walk to White Pine Beach. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

in late June. “Everyone wanted to cool off in the lakes,” Milani said, adding officers from Port Moody Police and bylaw enforcement couldn’t keep ahead of the vehicles parking illegally along the roadside. Colleen MacDonald, a Belcarra resident who’s authored several guidebooks for family-friendly rides around the Lower Mainland and the Okanagan, said one way to keep people from

driving cars to the park would be to provide protected space for cyclists and pedestrians so they could safely get to the park after the existing Shoreline Trail ends at April Road. She said on busy days, many families are already making the long walk from their car parked at the Ioco townsite, many of them hauling inflatable boats, coolers and other beach supplies.

“It is so dangerous,” she said of the de facto narrow passageway between cars parked on the shoulders and passing traffic. Andrew Hartline, a cycling enthusiast who travels everywhere by pedal power, said he’s pretty much given up heading to Sasamat Lake with his four- and eightyear-old children perched astride his bright orange cargo bike. “It’s just way too much for

a normal person to handle,” he said, adding several blind corners along the route make the journey especially harrowing. MacDonald said cyclists have been seeking a safer route to Belcarra for years, and it’s been part of Metro Vancouver’s transportation plan since 1997, but with the growing congestion in the area and more people cycling, it’s time to put that plan into action. Milani said Port Moody is acutely aware of the growing need for safe corridors to accommodate cycling and walking. In fact, one of the main goals of the city’s master transportation plan is to double the number of trips residents make using active transportation and transit, from 20% to 40%. “We need people to get out of their cars,” he said. “A proper MUP [multi-use path] would help.” Milani said city council recently authorized staff to undertake a study in partnership with Metro Vancouver to review options for a separated MUP or bike/ walking corridor to Belcarra. But it likely won’t be completed until late this year at the earliest, and any recom-

mendations would have to budgeted in future years. In the meantime, Milani said a temporary solution of creating a separated lane marked by bollards and paint is complicated by the narrow roadway that would require sections to be widened, relocation of existing barriers and even culverting of ditches. And that would be expensive. “Grant funding would need to be sought out to help fund a project of this magnitude.” MacDonald acknowledges it’s “a big ask.” Long-term, the ideal solution would be a path that winds through the historic Ioco townsite, that already has quiet roads with easy gradients in place away from the busy thoroughfare. But that would require cooperation from the townsite’s owners, Gillic Global Development Management Inc. and Imperial Oil, further complicating a solution. In the meantime, Milani said the city will work to make it safer for pedestrians and cyclists to get to the park, including added enforcement of parking regulations and the installation of more concrete barriers.

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The long-closed CanadaU.S. land border looks like it will finally re-open Aug. 9, but any re-opening carries with it a number of unanswered questions. Chief among them is just how many Americans will be allowed to once again visit Canada given their stalled vaccination efforts? Canada said Monday it will require visitors from the U.S. to be fully vaccinated, but the rate of immunization in that country has slowed down significantly. While the full vaccination rate for both countries hovers around 50% of the population, Canada’s second-dose vaccinations continue to grow while the U.S. has essentially flat-lined for both first and second doses for more than a month. For example, Massachusetts is a state with one of the highest

vaccination rates in the country. However, it has taken more than six weeks for it to boost its numbers by 10 percentage points. Many American states have low vaccination rates and they are not growing to any significant degree, as so much of the population south of the border appears to have turned their backs on vaccines. Take Missouri, for example. Its first dose rate is just 46.3% and its second-dose rate is 40%. Those numbers have barely moved for a month now and it took almost three months for those rates to grow by 10 percentage points. It gets worse: Missouri has more than three dozen individual counties with vaccination rates of below

30%. There are many states where only urban centres have any notable vaccination numbers. By contrast, B.C.’s second-dose rate has been growing by about eight percentage points a week. You read that right: a week. All of this means that many millions of Americans — perhaps as much as 40% of the population — will simply be ineligible when it comes to crossing the border into Canada when it finally opens. As a result, the amount of border crossings we will see will likely fall far short of pre-pandemic levels. When the border closed in March 2020, monthly crossings dropped to 150,000 a month on average and almost all of those involved people considered essential service workers.

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When the border reopens, the number of Americans crossing into Canada will undoubtedly increase, but given the widespread low rate of vaccination in the U.S., that number will likely not be as high as many in the tourism sector would like it to be. Another big question is how many fully vaccinated Canadians — we should be at around 75% by mid-August — will desire to travel to a country that appears to spiraling downward when it comes to containing the coronavirus. Opening the border cannot come soon enough for many people. However, any re-opening will be a lot more complicated than many people realize.

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A retiree’s call to stop belittling young workers The Editor, After retiring from my professional career two years ago but not ready to “hang ‘em up” quite yet, I began working in retail part-time. As we know, this industry employs a great number of young people: teenagers and those in their 20s, students and those saving up to eventually be students. What I have noticed is how rude some members of the public can be to these young adults serving them. There is the eye rolling, head shaking and heavy theatrical sighs to the more

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odious individuals who call them slow, pathetic, stupid and ignorant.

They have been yelled at, sneered at, laughed at and had items thrown back at

them, some of them heavy. This ranges from unbecoming behaviour to physical and verbal assault. And all this on public display. It has been my pleasure to work with an interesting circle of these youth. Instead of chilling on a lumpy sofa playing video games in their basements collecting the federal largesse of recent months they show up for every shift and put up with everything that comes their way. They are earnest and willing. They work hard and re-

main cheerful and friendly. They watch their older siblings move away for more affordable housing in that Silent Exodus from the Fraser Valley to anywhere but here. They’re waiting for programs in colleges and universities to accept them in a world where foreign students and their inflated school fees are accepted before local young people. There is a lot to navigate these days. Which is why I appeal to our shopping public to treat our next generation with more patience. Remember you were that

age once, learning all those job skills and people skills at the same time can be overwhelming. Please refrain from any abusive behaviour. Got a choice comment to make? Swallow it. Common decency and respect go far in our social dealings. Our young adults will keep working. They will endure and thrive. Things will work out. They always do. Instead of embarrassing and unbecoming behaviour let’s be on their side and build them up. A. Vandervelden Port Coquitlam

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Cops for Cancer goes the extra mile for kids Coquitlam RCMP Cops for Cancer corps kicks off ride MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

The Tour de Coast peloton is back. After public health restrictions last year forced police, corrections and border services officers, as well as paramedics, participating in the annual Cops for Cancer bike ride to clock their kilometres individually or in small contingents, the band is back together again for this year’s effort. That’s good news for Cpl. Ranjit Seehra, one of four officers from Coquitlam RCMP scheduled to take up places in the ranks of approximately 30 riders who will travel about 900 kilometres around the Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast in September. “I’ll be able to draft,” said Seehra, who’s getting ready for his third Cops for Cancer tour. And while coasting in the slipstream of riders ahead of him will make the 80- or 90-km days on his black carbon fibre Trek road bike a little easier, it’s the camaraderie of the group and sup-

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TRICITYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2021

CITY OF PORT MOODY

Council Meeting When: Tuesday, July 27, 2021

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Where: This meeting will be held electronically and live streamed at portmoody.ca/watchlive

Take a walk through an enchanted garden at PM Museum

Time: Regular Council Meeting 7pm

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Find an agenda package at portmoody.ca/councilcalendar. View a video recording (available by 3pm on July 28, 2021) at portmoody.ca/councilcalendar. Learn how you can provide input during an electronic meeting at portmoody.ca/councilmeetings. Council procedures are subject to change due to COVID-19. For the latest information, please check portmoody.ca/COVID19.

If you go down to the woods at the Port Moody Station Museum this summer, you might be surprised at what you’ll find. Tucked away in a little corner under a giant weeping willow tree are a tree gnome, elves, a fairy and other creatures of the forest. The museum’s new enchanted garden was created by staff and volunteers, and is yet another draw to the popular museum that also houses artifacts from the city’s past and a first-class CPR sleeper car. It was started with a grant from Pacific Coast Terminals and developed over the

Brianne Egeto, the manager and curator at the Port Moody Station Museum, at the facility’s new enchanted garden for families. Diane strandberg/the tri-city news

summer with many recycled objects, paint, wire and colourful rocks as well as some imagination. “We wanted

something that would excite the children and give them some happiness during these difficult times,” said

Brianne Egeto, museum manager and curator. Many families have already visited the garden, which includes tiny colourful houses, a tire dragon that kids can sit on and so many little visual treats that it might takes several visits to take it all in. “Even adults are enjoying the garden,” commented Egeto whose children — ages four and seven — helped with the concept. With a bench painted in rainbow colours and a space for storytime, it could also be used as a destination for daycares, she said, and it’s wheelchair accessible. The enchanted garden will be open throughout the summer and possibly expanded next year with more items; community donations are welcome. “Hopefully it will grow.” The Port Moody Station Museum is located at 2734 Murray St.

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Used car dealer ordered to pay back millions DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Two former business partners at a Coquitlam car dealership have been battling it out in court for two years over an investment scheme that went awry. Now, one of them has been ordered to pay more than $4 million to their former investment partner and submit to an investigation of their financial dealings to comply with a BC Supreme Court decision. In his July 9 decision, Mr. Justice Andrew P.A. Mayer ordered Wook Jun Jung (Eric Jung) to reimburse Hun Bae Kim in the amount of $3,909,169 to reimburse him for funds obtained through fraud as well as $185,000 in punitive damages. The two had been in business for a few years with Kim investing in the used car business in Coquitlam. However, the business dealings soured in May 2019

when Kim learned he was being defrauded by Jung. “Mr. Kim discovered the fraud on or about May 7, 2019, after receiving a tip from an employee at Mr. Jung’s used car dealership. When Mr. Kim confronted Mr. Jung on May 8, 2019, Mr. Jung denied the fraud and offered to clear things up.” “While they were driving to the auto dealership that Mr. Jung had falsely suggested was involved in the sham auto-resale business, Mr. Jung asked to stop at his home in North Vancouver and then fled into the woods. The plaintiffs later learned that Mr. Jung had gone to Arizona and then returned to Canada the next month.” Eventually, the case ended up in court. According to the judgement, Kim believed he was investing in a business to purchase luxury vehicles through an auction house in Ontario for resale in B.C. and invested more than $18

City of Coquitlam

COUNCIL MEETINGS Coquitlam City Hall – 3000 Guildford Way

Monday, July 26, 2021

TIMES 12:30 p.m. Closed Council* 2 p.m. Council-in-Committee** 7 p.m. Public Hearing/Regular Council*** * The ﬁrst item to be considered in the public portion of this meeting is a resolution requiring adoption prior to the Council Meeting being closed to the public. ** The City is following physical distancing provisions and the public are encouraged to view the meeting online as set out below. *** A Regular Council Meeting will convene immediately following adjournment of the Public Hearing.

Watch Live Broadcasts and archived Council videos online at coquitlam.ca/webcasts Agendas are available online by 3 p.m. on Friday at coquitlam.ca/agendas Sign up for Council News direct emails at coquitlam.ca/directmail

million. But he only received $14 million of his money back, “in what the plaintiffs describe as one-person Ponzi scheme.” In February 2020, Jung admitted to defrauding Kim and his company of $4,652,030, as determined by a forensic accountant. Some outstanding bills were in dispute, however,

including the value of cars that Kim sold off to make up the debt. The judge was also asked to consider whether Jung was forthcoming in his financial disclosures, as required by previous judgements, and if the North Vancouver business man should be required to pay punitive damages.

Kim’s lawyers sought $400,000 on the basis that Jung’s actions were “malicious, pre-mediated and should offend the court’s sense of decency.” However, Jung maintained he shouldn’t be required to pay because he was pressured to accept Kim’s investments and engaged in fraudulent activity

to appear that he was meeting his financial obligations. The judge didn’t accept Jung’s argument that pressure caused him to engage in fraud, given it was complex and carried out over an extended period. The judge ordered punitive damages of $185,000 — or 4% of the amount of the fraud claim but denied special costs.

Check out the Coquitlam Munch The Austin Heights area has 40 demonstration planters sampling a wide array of edible plants along the sidewalks. As a community partnership these planters are maintained by Austin Heights Business Improvement Association members, adjacent businesses and other community partners. Get inspired and indulge in these edible mini gardens while shopping the Austin Heights area. Learn more at austinheights.ca/coquitlam-munch.

Park Spark Garden Volunteers Wanted Become a Park Spark garden volunteer. Starting Aug. 1, green thumbs of all ages and abilities are will get involved, share knowledge, learn new skills and make a difference while enhancing Coquitlam’s outdoor parks spaces. Throughout the growing season, the Park Spark team will be teaming up with volunteers at Poirier Civic Grounds and the Inspiration Garden to keep Coquitlam’s parks gardens looking their best. For information on how to join us, go to coquitlam.ca/parkspark.

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Visit the new little library installed at Victoria Park! This little library was built and donated to the City by Adair Homes. A little library steward will monitor this location and help to keep it stocked with books for everyone to enjoy. Interested in building or stewarding a little library at one of Coquitlam’s parks? Contact the Park Spark team at parkspark@coquitlam.ca.

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showing their support is invited to attend the two events, which reflect Port Coquitlam’s commitment to removing barriers and developing welcoming, inclusive and safe places for the city’s diverse populations, including the LGBT2SQ+ community and gender diverse people,” a city news release states. Here’s what’s happening: • Activities at the Shaughnessy Pop-up Park (2600-block of Shaughnessy Street) will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and include Pride pancakes by the Lions Club and music by Amanda Sum along with Patrick Masse • The Pride in PoCo Event at Leigh Square, from 4 to 6 p.m., has been organized with the involvement of Port Coquitlam’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable, PoCo Heritage and local youth. The event will include a city info booth and performances by Emcee

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Coquitlam city hall will spend about $1 million more to help residents, businesses and non-profit groups recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Last Monday, the city’s council-in-committee heard about the $950,000 that will come from the Community Support and Recovery Plan (CSRP) — a $5-million program that the municipality launched last May, as the provincial health orders took shape to contain the virus. But as restrictions ease this summer and with Stage 3 of BC’s Restart program now underway, city staff are planning to continue some CSRP supports and offer new programs and services as the province returns to normal operations in September. Among the last suite of CSRP initiatives budgeted for this and next year is for: Maillardville seasonal lighting • $75,000 • To light about 20 trees on Brunette Avenue from Lougheed Highway to Woolridge Street as well as install decorative lights at the north end of Mackin Park, as part of a pilot project

Community Volunteer Support Hub • $75,000 in 2021; $150,000 in 2022 • To continue the resource centre that was launched in April to help non-profit groups impacted during the pandemic Get Connected, Get Active • $300,000 • To restart the financial aid program in the fall, with improvements such as a streamlined application process, 50 drop-in visits and a $225 credit to eligible participants and a promotional campaign Block parties • $15,000 • To double the grant this year from $150 to $300 for outdoor gatherings in neighbourhoods City Centre parking • $220,000 (in lost parking and ticketing revenues) • To continue to allow for 30 minutes of free parking until the end of the year Pop-up parks • $150,000 in 2021; $100,000 in 2022 • To provide more outdoor gathering spots in urban locations; currently, there are three summer parklets in City Centre, Austin Heights and Burquitlam Economic development • $12,000 • To continue marketing

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That’s what police in the Tri-Cities are encouraging for regional residents as extra patrols are set to be out and about this month targeting property crime, which includes theft from vehicles. Last Tuesday morning, Port Moody officers (PMPD) arrested two suspects — one man and one woman — after they were seen break-

ing and entering an Easthill area home’s garage and stole various valuable items, which have since been returned. Charges have been recommended and an investigation determined the thieves stole the garage door opener from a parked vehicle near the property. After discovering the

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Cheer on the Coquitlam RCMP members who will spin — for 24 hours — in the courtyard at Coquitlam city hall (3000 Guildford Way) from noon today to 12 p.m. on July 24, as part of a fundraiser for Cops for Cancer. The officers are Cpl. Ranjit Seehra and constables Hilary Murray, Bradley Potter and Soumia Aboub. Visit copsforcancer.ca.

Saturday, July 24 POP-UPS, PRIDE

Lounge at one of the TriCities new pop-up parklets for the summer. Coquitlam has three locations: City Centre; Austin Heights, in front of Safeway on Austin Avenue; and Burquitlam, by the SkyTrain station. As

well, Port Coquitlam has its Shaughnessy pop-up park programmed with live entertainment and a food truck on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Today’s line-up will celebrate the LGBT2SQ+ community and includes Pride pancakes served up by the Lions Club, and music from Amanda Sum and Patrick Masse. And, from 4 to 6 p.m., Leigh Square will host a Pride in PoCo Event that’s organized with the city’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Roundtable, PoCo Heritage and local youth. There will be a city booth and performances by Emcee Ate Dee-Dee, Tanesha Chakraborti, Shauna Singer, drag artists and poetry by Dom Wakeland. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/summer.

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Head up to Heritage Woods secondary school (1300 David Ave., Port Moody) to cheer on — or run with — Spenny Lee, a registered nurse in the COVID-19 ward at Eagle Ridge Hospital who is raising funds for the Port Moody health institution’s foundation. Lee starts his trek of about 640 laps around the 400m outdoor track at 6 a.m. To donate to Lee’s Running Circles for Eagle Ridge Hospital Ultra-marathon, visit https://gofund. me/4785b5f4.

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Mike Chisholm has dreamed of this moment for 16 months. Ever since the pandemic hit last spring and subsequently shut down gatherings, the executive director of ScotFestBC: The British Columbia Highland Games has been working behind the scenes to ready for B.C.’s reopening. He lined up suppliers, vendors and performers in anticipation of Dr. Bonnie Henry and the city of Coquitlam easing restrictions this summer. Now, with Stage 3 in full swing, Chisholm is raring to put his program into action and offer the public one of the first ticketed events of 2021. Chisholm said the public’s hunger to party is high, and musicians and dancers are excited to get back to entertain at Town Centre Park. “These Games are an opportunity to motivate so many groups in the Scottish community,” he told the TriCity News on July 15. “It gives them a chance to pick up their instrument or dancing slippers and get out again.” His program begins on Friday, Sept. 3 with a registered 5-km Tartan Run around the park followed by the all-star “Pipers in the Park,” a free showcase that features four world-class piping legends: Dr. Jack Lee, Alan Bevan, Alastair Lee and Zephan Knichel of the Grade 1 Simon Fraser University Pipe Band. The piobaireachd (pronounced “pi-broch”) will be emceed by Shaunna Hilder, a Port Coquitlam piper who’s now with an SFUPB rival: ScottishPower.

Coquitlam’s Mike Chisholm, the executive director of ScotFestBC: The British Columbia Highland Games, is bringing the two-day ticketed Scottish fest back to Town Centre Park on Sept. 3 and 4. The grounds around and above the TD Community Plaza will be fenced off for the annual gathering. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

While that’s happening on the TD Community Stage, Macaloney Distillery will run a whisky and oyster tasting for 60 paid guests while an 8,000-sq. ft. open tent — with an open liquor licence — and a stage will be set up next door. On Saturday, Sept. 4, ScotFest will run all day, with the gate entry at $20 for adults, $15 for seniors/students, and $5 for kids ages six to 12. Starting at 9 a.m., the BC Pipers Association will run its solo piping competition at the same time as the Heavy Events Provincial AllStars Invitational. Cultural workshops begin an hour later, featuring presentations by Dr. Leith Davis of SFU’s Scottish Studies (Jacobites); Fiona Smith (Gaelic); and Lew Ross (history of the BC Highland Games), among others, and kids activities. The sea of sound will rise

between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. when Celtic artists Jocelyn Pettit Band, Blackthorn, Shot of Scotch, the Heather Jolley Highland Dancers, Strictly Scottish and Nova Scotia’s Robyn Carrigan take to the TD Community Plaza stage while the pipe bands rev up at 1 p.m., on the east side of the amphitheatre. Asked about the clash of onsite senses, Chisholm shrugged. “Welcome to the Highland Games!” he said. Still, there won’t be any Highland dance contests this year, due to a ruling by Scottish Dance Canada; however, the whisky school will return as will the British car display. The 78th Fraser Highlanders (Fort Fraser Garrison) will also fire a canon salute for the noon opening with Tri-City dignitaries. And for visitors arriving on two wheels — rather than hopping off by foot at the Lafarge Lake-Douglas

SkyTrain station, and walking east for 10 minutes — there’s a free bike valet. Food trucks will be stationed in the northern parking lot and Rocky Point Ice Cream will be open at The Hub (green building).

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Operated by the nonprofit group United Scottish Cultural Society (USCS), ScotFestBC 2021 will be a fenced-in outdoor festival with no limit to the number of people attending. “There’s plenty of space here to move around,” he said while scanning the amphitheatre and lawns further east of Lafarge Lake. Chisholm said he’s grateful to the city for its $85,000 grant to ensure the event happened; in past years, ScotFestBC has drawn more than 10,000 to the park, and generated economic spinoffs for the hospitality industry with competitors travel-

ling in from around B.C. and Washington State. “That [city] funding crucial for us,” Chisholm said. “The USCS is a non-profit and, after last year, we’re not in a good financial position.” “This event is our lifeline,” he said, “and everyone is happy to get back at it.” The city’s tourism manager couldn’t agree more, saying he’s also pleased to ramp up local attractions after nearly a year-and-ahalf hiatus. “ScotFestBC is summer tradition in Coquitlam for local residents and visitors, and has been deeply missed,” Eric Kalnins told the Tri-City News. “In-person events such as ScotFest BC are an important part of a community’s mix of things to see and do, and help to define what a community is all about.” Kalnins added, “As events were cancelled, people realized how much a part of the community live events really

SATURDAY, SEPT. 4 ($20 entry) • 9 a.m.: solo piping and drumming competition and Heavy Events Provincial AllStars Invitational • 10 a.m.: cultural workshops and children’s activities • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Live music at the TD Community Plaza • 12 p.m.: Welcome and speeches • 12:30 p.m.: whisky school (with fee) • 1 p.m.: pipe band performances • 5:30 p.m.: massed pipe bands march • 6 p.m.: pipers’ ceilidh

are. They provide the platform to meet new people, to spend time with family and friends and to learn about different cultures.” “Live events are also a much-needed economic driver for local businesses and help to increase awareness of Coquitlam as a great place to live and visit,” he said. “There is definitely pent-up demand to experience live events, and it is great to see ScotFestBC return to Coquitlam in 2021.” • To purchase online tickets to ScotFestBC or to volunteer, visit scotfestbc.com. Helpers for four-hour shifts will receive a meal and a T-shirt.

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ARTIST OF THE WEEK: MANUEL AXEL STRAIN

A PURIFICATION OF THE DICTIONARY Manuel Axel Strain’s “Smudging the English Dictionary” is a new outdoor exhibition on the east side of the Evergreen Cultural Centre; however, it also ties in with the Coquitlam gallery’s current indoor show about First Nations, by Skawennati. A non-binary 2-Spirit artist of xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) heritage, Strain’s photographic piece addresses the “ongoing intergenerational trauma associated with the attempted erasure of Indigenous bodies, languages, ceremonies and medicines at the hands of settler colonialists in so-called Canada,” the artist writes. Strain uses smudging — an ancient and sacred practice of burning plants to purify — as a way to cleanse the words in an English-language dictionary; the sage is positioned in the centre of the book between the words “incurable” and “indiction” while covering its definition of “Indian.” Strain — who uses the pronouns they/them/their — is also taking part in the art centre’s first-ever (Re)Visions: Emerging Creators Incubator program. A former artist-in-residence in Maple Ridge, their work has appeared in the Capture Photography Festival and the Vancouver International Airport as well as the Musqueam Cultural Centre. VIA EVERGREEN CULTURAL CENTRE

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Shopping local means supporting our local neighbours and their businesses. It’s about showing appreciation to local businesses for making our community unique.

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DBM Law For all your legal needs, DBM LAW has you covered. For your legal needs, DBM has you covered. In 2016, DBM reached a milestone of 40 years practicing law in the Tri-Cities area. We are very proud of our long history in this community, and we thank our many clients — our neighbours and our friends — who have supported us throughout these past four decades and on into the future.

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Aroma Indian Restaurant

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Aroma Indian restaurant is the best authentic Indian restaurant in the Tri-Cities. With over 22 years of experience, our team of professionals coupled with the beautiful ambiance and delectable cuisine will make for a more enjoyable affair.

The care programs used at Good Dog Ranch & Spa’s daycare and boarding services are designed and overseen by Certified Professional Dog Trainers with an extensive and diverse education in dog behaviour, health and safety. Their focus is lower numbers, high quality, custom, stress-reduced care for their guests.

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City of Coquitlam Community Volunteer Support Hub Supporting Not-for-Profits in Coquitlam The City of Coquitlam’s Community Volunteer Support Hub is a new program providing workshops and resources for local not-for-profit organizations impacted by the pandemic, to enable them to continue providing value and services to the community. Are you a non-profit looking for support? Connect with the program and find resources at www.coquitlam.ca/supporthub

Imagine walking into a Great Clips hair salon. You get a warm greeting from a friendly stylist and get added to the list. Then if there’s a line, you sit down in a lobby chair and… wait. But with Online Check-In®, you can put your name on the list from anywhere – meaning the time you might spend in the lobby can be spent at home or crushing errands. By the time you walk into the salon your name will be at or near the top of the list! Online Check-In also shows you real-time Estimated Wait Times so you can make a haircut work for your schedule.

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John B Pub & Specialty Liquor Store Great Food And Great Atmosphere

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Complete Gutters Why Complete Gutters? Gutter installation, repair, maintenance and cleaning is Complete Gutter’s sole focus. With their highly trained staff and leading-edge equipment, they deliver quality results on every job; on time and within your budget. Expect to work with straightforward, unbiased recommendations from their experts and enjoy their warranty-backed professional gutter workmanship!

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Anchored by Save-On-Foods, this neighborhood shopping centre offers great retail space. Located just off of Lougheed Highway, this convenient location offers lots of foot traffic and high exposure retail. Austin Station is occupied by many well-established retailers, such as Save-On-Foods, Starbucks, and a liquor store.

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If you are starting to understand why pets try to run out of the house when the front door opens, it’s probably time for you to get out as well. Make a break for the newly renovated John B where their team is ready to safely serve you all the John B classics & much more. Enjoy one of their new bowls, salads or handhelds on one of the most beautiful patios or classiest rooms in 604-931-5115 the Tri-cities. With 86 taps, 465 different spirits, a fantastic take-out menu & unique upscale food; they truly have something for everyone 1000 Austin Ave, Coquitlam including you. Tried & true for 43 years. johnbpub.com

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Keystone Painters is a full-service painting company specializing in kitchen cabinet refinishing and interior/exterior residential painting. They take great pride in offering the best quality job in the industry. Don’t get stuck with an inexperienced painter that misses steps like priming, sealing and sanding, misuses products or uses the wrong products, or that can’t provide accurate and honest advice. All Keystone painters are qualified and experienced.

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KMS Tools Has Everything from Heavy-duty to Value-priced Tools Power Tools | Woodworking | Construction | Welding | Air Tools.... and more!

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San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS) handcrafted shoes made in North America, known for being made with the highest quality materials and designed with comfort and style in mind, offers the biggest selection of sizes for Women 4-12 and Men 6-16 and widths Slim (AAA) thru WWW (EEEE). Old fashioned customer service is our cornerstone with experienced shoe fitters in-store. Free shipping is now available through www.MySASshoes.ca.

Morrey Nissan of Coquitlam

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Welcome to Morrey Nissan of Coquitlam, your trusted Nissan dealership serving Coquitlam and its neighbouring cities with pride and dedication for over 50 years now. Managed and operated by the third generation of the Morrey family, Morrey Nissan of Coquitlam continues to put its distinguished clients first with high-end service that is sure to exceed your expectations.

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Serving the Tri-Cities for 38 years! KMS Tools & Equipment is an industrial distributor that carries a huge selection of name brand heavy-duty professional tools and equipment, value-priced occasional use tools, and all the necessary supplies. We consistently deliver great selection, price, expertise and service — all with a friendly neighbourhood store feel.

Burnaby North Road Business Improvement Association is a not-for-profit organization that represents businesses and property owners along North Road in Burnaby. They are committed to business development, promotion of the district and the overall vitality of the area. Known as the largest Korean shopping district in the Lower Mainland, you can dine, shop and experience the uniqueness of North Road. Burnaby North Road BIA is conveniently located on the Skytrain route at Lougheed.

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This is so much more than a paint store, along with getting a good dose of colourful advice, they also offer wallcoverings, custom blinds and drapes and interior design services. Tri-City Paint & Design is also the home of Thoma & Co. You can shop in store or take advantage of their convenient in-home decorating services. For Thoma, what keeps her happy is helping customers transform their house into a home. Thank you for supporting a locally owned small business.

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Western Sky Books is Port Coquitlam’s AwardWinning Used and New Bookstore and Art Gallery. Western Sky Books sells used and new books out of their ‘bigger on the inside’ storefront and through their online store. They have a gallery space that features local visual artists and provides a connection between the art and literary communities in the Tri-Cities.

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SCIENCE

Young biologists invited to explore Burrard Inlet Ocean Heroes camp looks at waters around PoMo KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Stage Three of B.C.’s COVID-19 restart plan has allowed for some summer

camps to swim ahead, including one starting next week in the Tri-City region. The Salish Sea Research and Education Society (SSRES) is encouraging young minds with an eye for the water to join one of two three-day camps and explore the environment surrounding the Burrard Inlet. Known as the Salish Sea

Ocean Heroes’ Camp, the goal is to give kids going into Grades Three and Four a chance to tour the shoreline, learn its cultural and ecological history and have fun on or around the water. The camps run from July 27 to 29 and Aug. 3 to 5 and start at Rocky Point Park in Port Moody (2800-block of Murray Street).

On its website, the society describes its organization as a platform for K-12 students with opportunities to learn about the marine ecosystem which could aid in their potential post-secondary pursuits. “We are very excited to be providing the Lower Mainland with a summer camp that features First

City of Coquitlam

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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

Monday, July 26, 2021

Time:

7:00 p.m.

Location:

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

Nation’s culture, a tour of the inlet, touch tanks, and placebased learning activities,” a statement explains. Other aspects of the Ocean Heroes’ camp include: • Exploring Shoreline Trail and its local species • A visit to Camp Jubliee for outdoor adventures and a beach study

• Travelling by boat throughout Burrard Inlet SSRES experts will guide the campers for the three days, each taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and meeting at Rocky Point Park. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the organization explains only 16 kids will be admitted per camp. Visit the SSRES website.

As the City of Coquitlam transitions through the BC Restart Plan, those wishing to listen and/or participate at the Public Hearing are encouraged to do so remotely. To attend remotely: visit www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing or call 604-927-3010 for details and instructions. If you do not wish to provide input, but would like to view the proceedings, watch online: www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts

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

Item 1

Address: 816 Westwood Street

The intent of Bylaw No. 5141, 2021 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5141, 2021 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RS-4 One-Family Compact Residential In conjunction with the above application, the City has received a related application for a Development Variance Permit for the same property located at 816 Westwood Street. The application requests the following variances to the City’s Zoning Bylaw: •

In subsection 1004 (4)(a) in Part 10 One-Family Residential Zones, to reduce the minimum lot area from 375m² to 373.4m²; and • In subsection 1004 (4)(b) in Part 10 One-Family Residential Zones, to reduce the minimum lot width from 12.5 metres to 10.04 metres. If approved, the application would facilitate the subdivision of the subject property to create two single family lots. Please note: those who wish to speak to the Development Variance Permit application must do so when this item is being considered at the Public Hearing portion of the evening.

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H E A LT H

Outbreak at Eagle Ridge Hospital declared over Nine infections at the PM hospital KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

A second COVID-19 outbreak in under five months at Port Moody’s hospital is

Date: Time: Location:

plications from the virus. A total of 13 cases were detected during the 23-day outbreak. This number was updated to the Tri-City News after an initial nine infections were found when the outbreak

over. On July 14, Fraser Health concluded its outbreak declaration in a medicine/PATH unit (Patient Assistance and Transition to Home) within Eagle Ridge Hospital, which saw two people die of com-

alert was put in place June 21. The previous COVID-19 outbreak for Eagle Ridge Hospital was declared March 1 and ended April 9. Eagle Ridge Hospital is located at 475 Guildford Way.

Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody has now contained its second COVID-19 outbreak, in five months. UBC MEDICAL

As the City of Coquitlam transitions through the BC Restart Plan, those wishing to listen and/or participate at the Public Hearing are encouraged to do so remotely. To attend remotely: visit www. coquitlam.ca/publichearing or call 604-927-3010 for details and instructions. If you do not wish to provide input, but would like to view the proceedings, watch online: www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts

Monday, July 26, 2021 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2

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Item 2

Addresses: 585 Como Lake Avenue, 603 and 609 Clarke Road and 606 and 612 Elmwood Street

The intent of Bylaw No. 5132, 2021 is to amend City of Coquitlam Citywide Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to amend the land use designation of a portion of the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5132, 2021 from Civic and Major Institutional to Transit Village Commercial. The intent of Bylaw No. 5131, 2021 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5131, 2021 from RS-1 One-Family Residential, SS-1 Service Station Commercial and CS-1 Service Commercial to CD-26 Comprehensive Development Zone. The intent of Bylaw No. 5136, 2021 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5136, 2021 from SS-1 Service Station Commercial and CS-1 Service Commercial to P-1 Civic Institutional. To enable the proposed development, the applicant is proposing a density transfer between the subject site and a separate site owned, and also under application (PROJ 19-021), by the proponent located at 631 and 633 Smith Avenue and 708, 712, and 716 Dogwood Street.

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If approved, the application would facilitate the development of a 38-storey mixed-use tower with 333 condo units (63 studios, 68 1-bedrooms, 68 1-bedrooms with a den, 34 two-bedrooms, 63 two-bedrooms with a den, and 37 3-bedrooms) and four levels of commercial space.

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Date: Time: Location:

Monday, July 26, 2021 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2

As the City of Coquitlam transitions through the BC Restart Plan, those wishing to listen and/or participate at the Public Hearing are encouraged to do so remotely. To attend remotely: visit www. coquitlam.ca/publichearing or call 604-927-3010 for details and instructions. If you do not wish to provide input, but would like to view the proceedings, watch online: www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts

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If approved, the application would facilitate the development of a six-storey, purpose-built rental apartment building with 126 units (4 studios, 86 one-bedrooms, 32 two-bedrooms, and 4 threebedrooms), of which 37 units will be below-market, and 25 units which will be adaptable or accessible for people with disabilities.

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The intent of Bylaw No. 5140, 2021 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 5140, 2021 from RT-1 Inﬁll Residential to RM-3 Multi-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential.

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How do I ﬁnd out more information? For copies of supporting staff reports and the bylaws, please visit www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing. For additional information and any relevant background documentation, contact the Planning and Development Department by email at planninganddevelopment@coquitlam.ca or by phone at 604-927-3430. You may also visit the Planning and Development Department in person at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Please note: while City Hall is open to the public, and physical distancing measures are in place, the City continues to strongly encourage the use of remote means to obtain more information on these applications.

How do I provide input? Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; • Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015; or • In person: Attn: City Clerk’s Office – please place in one of two City Hall (3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam) drop boxes, located at the underground parking entrance or by the main entrance facing Burlington Drive. To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing. Please note that the drop boxes will be emptied shortly after 12:00 p.m. and not checked again prior to the hearing.

coquitlam.ca/publichearing

Written submissions provided in response to this consultation, including names and addresses, will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. Those who wish to provide verbal submissions must participate remotely via Zoom. Remote participants can use their computers, smart phones, tablets or telephones to speak to Council. Instructions for how to participate remotely are available at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing. If you want to provide a verbal submission, please register as far in advance of the meeting as possible. Registration for remote participants can be found at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing. If you wish to participate via telephone, please call 604-927-3010 to register. Please note, you may also register to attend the meeting remotely without signing up to speak to an item. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a speakers list for each item. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Jay Gilbert Director Intergovernmental Relations and Legislative Services

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‘Nothing is going to stop me’ says deaf hoopster Heritage Woods grad is headed to Trinity Western University this fall MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Playing a game in front of a gym full of raucous, cheering fans is a highlight for most high school basketball players. For Olivia Pero, it’s kryptonite. The Heritage Woods senior is deaf, and though she has cochlear implants that allow her to have normal, verbal conversations, a loud gymnasium with sounds and vibrations reverberating off the walls, hardwood floor and ceiling can be overwhelming. That hasn’t held Pero back, though. In fact, she said, it’s made her more resilient, competitive and prepared to advocate for her disability. Pero’s deafness was diagnosed when she was just six months old. She received her first cochlear implant — a small electronic device that delivers sound signals directly into a person’s auditory nerve — shortly thereafter. As the only deaf person in her family, Pero said it was important everyone have the ability to communicate normally, although she also knows American Sign Language (ASL). But, she explained, the implants don’t deliver a perfect experience. Ambient noise fuzzes up the system so she has to be in close proximity and she also supplements the electronic signals that create a sense of

Olivia Pero hasn’t let her deafness keep her from excelling on the basketball court for the Heritage Woods Kodiaks senior girls basketball team. In the fall, she’s headed to TWU. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

sound by reading lips. Achieving both of those in the frantic action up and down the basketball court, with teammates all around calling for the ball and the coach shouting plays and positioning from the bench can be a challenge, she said. “I really can’t hear on the basketball court.” So Pero’s adopted various coping mechanisms and worked to educate her teammates and coaches on how they can adjust to her unique needs. Some of

those include getting them to enunciate very clearly and look directly her way when speaking to her. Her coach at Heritage Woods, Ross Tomlinson, uses cue cards and colour-code plays on his iPad so she can process them visually rather than aurally. “Yelling out plays was not an option,” said Tomlinson, who’s coached Pero since she was in Grade Five — a year after she picked up the sport at a Steve Nash camp. “Your visual response and

body language when communicating with a player is just as important as what you are saying verbally.” Pero said her hearing disability has been both a blessing and a curse, both on and off the court. The focus she’s had to learn to be able to follow conversations or absorb lessons in the classroom can serve her well in the chaos of moving bodies and waving arms during a basketball game. But all that concentration can be wearying. By the end of a busy day at school,

she’s ready to remove her implants and just settle in silence to read a book. Pero said not being able to finish out her high school basketball career because of the COVID-19 pandemic that put the brakes on all school sports since last March has been difficult. The team continued to practice through the winter, but, she admitted, motivation sometimes flagged. Instead, Pero said she channeled her competitive energy into her studies and

she started a support group for other deaf and hard of hearing students called CoCo. She said because deafness is an invisible disability, it can be hard to get the hearing world to understand and empathize with the challenges deaf people face daily. Connecting with other students in the school district and providing a sounding board for them to share their experiences has been an important outlet. Pero said one challenge that’s been unique to the past year is the face-masks everyone is required to wear in school and out and about in the community because of the pandemic. They may help keep everyone safe by limiting airborne spread of the virus, but they also hide lips and facial expressions that are vital components of communication for the deaf. Another was online learning where teachers giving lessons to a mix of live students and those watching from home still wore masks and sounds echoed around the classrooms so Pero sometimes couldn’t tell who was talking. In the fall, Pero heads to Trinity Western University in Langley to study biology, play basketball and begin a new the process of educating her classmates, teachers, teammates and coaches about how best they can communicate with her. She said the school’s reputation for small classes and inclusivity should smooth the process. “My motto is ‘nothing is going to stop me, I’ll just find a way to make it work,’” Pero said. “It’s my way of living in the world.”

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