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Jenn Salling ends playing career with bronze medal PoCo native contributes hit, run and five outs in decisive game KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Port Moody’s Jessie Bahrey, left, and Claude Taylor, of Washington, D.C., are the wit behind the Room Rater Twitter account that critiques the backgrounds of political pundits and commentators being interviewed on TV virtually. They’re now turning their observations into a book, The Official Room Rater Handbook: How to Create Your Best Room to Zoom in the Post-Pandemic Era. For the story, see page 11. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

An Olympic medal is coming to Port Coquitlam. Terry Fox secondary grad Jenn Salling is set to retire from softball after stepping onto the Olympic podium for the first time in her career after Canada’s national softball team held on for a 3-2 win against Mexico Monday night (July 26) — Tuesday afternoon (July 27) in Japan — to capture the

bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. It’s the program’s first hardware in the Olympics since the sport’s debut in the global competition in 1996 and upon its return after a 13-year hiatus. At Beijing 2008, Salling was the youngest member of that fourth-place Canadian ball club that dropped a 5-3 bronze medal decision to Australia. This year, the progress and excitement came full circle for the 34-year-old player — one of four veteran athletes from 2008. She told media in attendance afterward that it was her last SEE

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Redevelopment will boost PoMo social housing Plan gets third reading at Port Moody council after public hearing that lasted nearly four hours

contributions. As for a third SkyTrain station, it’s not unprecedented for a city to lobby for another station, with contributions from developers. That’s what the city of Coquitlam did to obtain the Lincoln Station outside the Coquitlam Centre shopping mall.

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Affordable housing is the sweetener for a massive neighbourhood redevelopment in Port Moody and a third SkyTrain station for the city could be the kicker. On July 20, Port Moody council gave third reading to changes that would — if given final adoption — allow Edgar Developments to build 2,053 units of housing on the Woodland Park property currently housing 200 older rental units on sloped land near Clarke Road. What moved many councillors to approve the plan for 24 acres at 1142 Cecil Dr. and 300 Angela Dr. — despite significant neighbourhood opposition — was a proposal for 325 units of affordable rental housing, the largest provincial investment in affordable housing for the Tri-Cities in decades. Only Port Coquitlam, with a 302-unit affordable housing project in the works has something equivalent, with its Kingsway Avenue project soon to be underway. The Woodland Park non-market housing,

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A rendering of one of the active public spaces and retail component planned for the redevelopment of Port Moody’s Woodland Park neighbourhood. EDGAR DEVELOPMENTS

backed by $140 million from BC Housing on five acres of land provided by the Edgar group, would be built first in the staged development. It would “increase Port Moody’s social housing supply by more than 50% and represents one of biggest investments the provincial government has ever made outside of Vancouver,” council was told by Keir Macdonald, CEO of the Phoenix Society and a 10year PoMo resident. B.C. Housing Minister David Eby backs the affordable housing plans for Port

Moody, commenting on CBC News it would be a “litmus test” for working with municipalities. Mayor Rob Vagramov called on council to push now for SkyTrain as the project has significant provincial interest and more development pressures are coming for the west side of the city.

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Vagramov said the city needs to find out what it would need to do — including obtaining money from future development — to get a third SkyTrain station on

TransLink’s radar. He said such a study was necessary to “help him get to a place of third reading.” Council agreed, as long as it didn’t tie up the Woodland Park development process. Information on a third station, where and what it might cost could be available as soon as the new year. The Woodland Park project drew one of the largest public engagements for the city in recent memory with a nearly four-hour public hearing and more than 100 pieces of correspondence. But despite concerns

raised about traffic and increased density — and a no vote from Coun. Steve Milani — council agreed to send the proposal to a fourth reading, likely this fall. Approval will also allow the Edgar group to provide reduced community amenity contributions owing to significant contributions toward affordable housing and park amenities. Many who spoke at last Tuesday’s meeting were unhappy with that deal. However, the developer originally wanted to be exempt from providing the

For the developer, the agreement means it can continue to work on its development and although fourth reading is not guaranteed, council’s vote gives it some comfort that it’s on the right track. “We are very happy that the city of Port Moody has demonstrated its support for affordable housing in their community,” said Peter Edgar, president of Edgar Developments, in a statement to the Tri-City News. “Our partnership with BC Housing can serve as a template for how to bring together different housing options in one location, while rejuvenating a neighbourhood over time. I want to thank council, staff, BC Housing and everyone who has supported this project.” In addition to 325 units of non-market rental housing, the proposal includes 1,596 strata units and 132 market rental units, along with child care with 93 spaces, 19,000 sq. ft. of retail space and 8.1 acres of parkland, trails and green space.

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Salling hopes to be able to coach in the future CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

competitive game. “A lot of emotion. Just so happy. Truly the best team in [my] entire career,” said Salling, who contributed to the victory in more ways than one. She recorded a bunt in the second inning against Mexico that got her on base

and was eventually brought in at home plate by teammate Emma Entzminger to score Canada’s first run of the game. The hit also bumped up Salling’s batting average to .571, the best of all batters during the six-team tournament at Fukushima Azuma Baseball Stadium. At first base, Salling made

stage this year due to the low number of competing countries. Softball is not on the docket for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, but there’s a possibility it could return for 2028 in Los Angeles. Salling added post-game Monday night she would like to be back in a Maple Leaf

five of Canada’s 21 outs, including one in the seventh to clinch that bronze medal. Canada rallied to a 3-2 round-robin record and was placed in the third-place game as a result. Japan won the gold medal, defeating the United States 2-0 in the final. There was no playoff round after the preliminary

uniform as a coach in hopes of seeing the sport reinstated to the games. Her love of softball started by accompanying her dad to his fastpitch games. Then, at the age of five, she started playing herself in Port Coquitlam’s minor association. Four years ago, after completing her education at the

University of Washington, Salling dedicated herself to her dream of winning an Olympic medal full-time, splitting her time between the Lower Mainland and Oviedo, Fla., where she worked with a hitting instructor. Salling also learned a new position, switching from shortstop to first base.

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CHILDCARE

PoCo set to open new City Preschool in fall High demand expected with only 16 available spots in each program KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Port Coquitlam is set to open a new preschool this fall — operated and organized by the city. Dubbed as City Preschool, the licensed program is set to provide flexibility for qualified families with children aged three to five looking, while also giving them a chance to apply for provincial child care subsidies. “Child care is not only important for the economic and social well-being of families, but it is critical for a robust local economy,” said Mayor Brad West in a statement on July 21. “We’re doing what we can to make Port Coquitlam even more family-friendly,

Port Coquitlam’s new City Preschool will initially offer three different program options when it opens in the Community Centre. DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

and that includes providing more child care options for working parents. I know from firsthand experience how challenging it is to find childcare options and I’m proud of the work the city

is doing. The new licensed preschool will bring a new service to our community to help our existing residents and those moving into the developments under construction.”

Registration for the October program opened on Tuesday (July 27) for PoCo residents and today (July 29) for non-residents. For more information and registration, you can visit the city’s website. City Preschool is set to be located within the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC) once construction concludes and, according to a news release, will be officially approved once Fraser Health gives the green light. Port Coquitlam council says it’s expecting high demand for City Preschool given only 16 spots are open for each program. When parents register, there will be three options: • Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays: Oct. 4, 2021, to June 18, 2022; $293 per month; 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. each day • Tuesdays, Thursdays: Oct. 5, 2021, to June 16, 2022; $210 per month; 9:15 a.m. to

1:15 p.m. each day • Saturdays: Oct. 2, 2021, to June 18, 2022; $113.33 per month; 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. each day The city says an afternoon preschool program is in the works for fall 2022. “A new licensed preschool is very much needed and will be a great addition to the City’s existing early learning programs,” said Coun. Steve Darling, who also acts as PoCo’s designate for recreation matters. “By offering a variety of inclusive early learning opportunities, we’ll be providing parents with more choice to decide which program will best suit their child’s and family’s needs.” The city’s release also explains waiting lists have grown for its license-exempt two-hour playschool programs, which adds to the demand from parents for an option that can qualify them for B.C.’s Affordable Child Care Benefit.

You can visit the city’s financial assistance page for more information. City Preschool’s program is aimed to support the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of children who qualify for the program. It’s set to be located on the main floor of the PCCC, which will give participants access to: • a fenced playground • storage cubbies • a kitchen • indoor amenities... • leisure pool • ice rink • gymnasium • multi-purpose spaces • outdoor amenities • community garden • sport courts • adventure playground • spray park The city of Port Coquitlam says once Fraser Health gives final approval, the preschool will look to hire licensed early childhood educators.

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With construction underway on the Burke Mountain Discovery Centre, local residents and visitors can get ready for the ﬁrst café to open in the area. Following an extensive Request for Proposals (RFP) process, PGA Hospitality Inc. (PGA) who own and operate Beanery Coffeehouse and Eatery in the Westwood Plateau area, was selected as the operator for the café space. Beanery Coffeehouse is a family-run and communityfocused business that has been in operation since 2017. They are well-known not just for quality coffee and espresso, but also for great-tasting food including sandwiches, ﬂatbreads, desserts and bakery items. They will be operating the space as IBEX Café + Kitchen – named for the species of wild mountain goat – and because the space is zoned to allow for the sale of alcohol under a food-primary liquor license, they also envision serving local craft beer and wine. Construction is on pace for the space to be open to the public in fall 2021. FITNESS AND FUN

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Enjoy slow-paced yoga, suitable for everyone on Monday evenings at Dogwood Pavilion. Deep stretching and yin postures are held for a longer period of time to target the deep connective tissues in the body, increasing ﬂexibility and range of motion. Please bring your own own yoga mat and yoga block. Register for classes starting Monday, Aug. 9 (course ID# 55895) at coquitlam.ca/registration.

Town Centre Park visitors will soon be able to enjoy an enhanced and accessible pathway around Lafarge Lake. As part of the implementation of the Town Centre Park Master Plan, adopted in 2018, Council has approved the ﬁnal design of the improvements to the Garden Walk and the Urban Walk zones of the Lafarge Lake Loop Trail. The improvements, strongly supported by the nearly 700 people who responded to an online survey in fall 2020, will bring lighting and trail improvements, new gathering spaces, enhanced plantings, wayﬁnding and other amenities. Work is underway on a new washroom next to the Evergreen Cultural Centre with more work to take place this year on the Urban and Garden walks. Work on the Forest Walk and another small portion of the Garden Walk is planned for 2022. Full details are available at letstalkcoquitlam.ca/towncentrepark. NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS

Sports Fair on Saturday, Aug. 21

Our annual sports fair is back – join the Parks team on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at North Field #6 in Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way). Enjoy sports try-its and carnival games, and meet local sports organizations to learn what they offer. For more information, visit coquitlam.ca/spotlightonsport. KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE

Mayor’s Immunization Challenge

Congratulations to all Coquitlam residents doing their part in achieving 80% of ﬁrst dose vaccination across the city! Let’s show the rest of the Fraser Health Authority that our residents really are what makes Coquitlam great by being the ﬁrst community to reach herd immunity. Have you registered and gotten your COVID-19 vaccine yet? Register online today at gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated.

Menstrual products are now available for free in City women’s and universal washrooms. In a move to reduce barriers to recreation and promote gender equity, Coquitlam recently installed dispensers with free, individually-wrapped tampons and pads in women’s and universal washrooms at 25 new locations, following a successful pilot project at ﬁve sites last year. This means all 77 women’s and universal washrooms at 10 civic buildings and 20 outdoor pools and parks in Coquitlam now have free menstrual product dispensers. Users are urged to consider others and take only what they need, and to report empty or malfunctioning dispensers to facilitiescustomerservice@coquitlam.ca.

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Coquitlam is facing an ‘extreme’ fire safety risk following the stretch of hot, dry weather. A permit will be required for the use of a barbeque in any Coquitlam park other than four locations pre-approved for barbeque use: Blue Mountain, Mackin and Town Centre parks and Spani Pool. Visit coquitlam.ca/summerfiresafety for details and for permit information. Residents are also urged to abide by City bylaws that ban outdoor burning, smoking in parks and littering cigarette butts. Anyone caught smoking in a City park may face a $500 fine. Littering of cigarette butts can also result in a fine of $150.

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Accessible Amenities Available at Eagle Ridge Outdoor Pool Coquitlam is increasing efforts to help people of all abilities beneﬁt from recreation access through new accessible amenities at Eagle Ridge Outdoor Pool. New additions this year include: • Accessibility Ramp – A 10m long ramp to assist those who prefer or require entry to the pool via a gradual slope. • Transfer Lift – A mechanical seated lift to assist patrons with entry to the pool. • Water Wheelchair – A wheelchair specially designed for use in and around water. Pre-register to swim at Eagle Ridge Outdoor Pool by visiting coquitlam.ca/registration, or call 604-927-4386.

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City targets 2k more childcare spots New café to open JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Coquitlam plans to add about 2,000 new licensed group childcare spaces over the next decade. That’s the target in the city’s first-ever childcare strategy, a document that came before Monday’s council-in-committee meeting and is expected to be finalized this fall. The draft strategy, which is now out for stakeholder review, calls for 624 more spots for infants and toddlers, 500 spaces for preschool aged children and 1,056 spots for school-aged kids over the next 10 years to ease the crunch. Currently, there are only enough licensed childcare spaces for one-quarter of Coquitlam’s children, with an estimated 24.6 spots for every 100 kids — from newborn to 12 years old. By comparison, Metro Vancouver’s ratio is 18.6 spots, B.C.’s ratio is 18.4 spaces and Canada’s ratio is 27.2 spots. The draft strategy comes after council in 2019 made sweeping changes to land use policies and brought in incentives to get developers

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to include childcare facilities in their new residential or commercial buildings. It also comes after the city obtained a grant from the Union of BC Municipalities to assess childcare needs in the Tri-Cities, studying current spaces, resources and gaps as well as future demands to accommodate growth. According to the assessment, on which Coquitlam’s childcare strategy is based, the number of Coquitlam children ages zero to four is projected to rise by 3,100 kids — between 2016 and 2029 — while the number of five- to 12-year-old children is set to increase by 3,365 kids during the same period. “As difficult as it is for par-

ents to access licensed childcare today, without a significant amount of new spaces, the situation could worsen substantially as the city’s population grows,” wrote Jim McIntrye, Coquitlam’s general manager of planning and development services, in his report to committee. And then, there’s the cost to caregivers. According to a 2020 survey by the YMCA Child Care Resource and Referral, the average monthly fee for family childcare in Coquitlam is around: • $947 for infant care • $903 for toddler • $842 for three- to fiveyear-old kids • $518 for school-age kids Meanwhile, Coquitlam’s draft childcare strategy also comes on the heels of changes at the provincial and federal levels, both of which are responsible for childcare, and a move toward a universal childcare program. The provincial government, which plans to shift the childcare portfolio to the Ministry of Education in 2023 to handle before- and after-school childcare on school grounds (and run by school districts), now has pilot sites for its $10-a-day

childcare program. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced in Coquitlam — with B.C. Premier John Horgan at his side — a commitment of $9.2 billion for childcare in the province as part of a $30-billion federal package over five years. As for municipalities, they’re also taking on a larger role with childcare and are looking to tap into senior government cash. In Port Coquitlam, a cityrun preschool will open this fall in the downtown community centre for kids ages three to five in the mornings; an afternoon preschool is set to launch in the fall of 2022. McIntyre said that once Coquitlam council approves its final childcare strategy, the “Made in Coquitlam” targets will be reported out each year. As well, more city staff may be required to steer the file, he advised. “To me, childcare is about a whole variety of things,” Coun. Chris Wilson said at the July 26 meeting. “One of them, especially, is making parents’ jobs a lot easier, spending less time running around in the car, being more efficient with how they provide care to their children.”

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A social hub for Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain residents will open this fall near the Partington Creek neighbourhood. And it will have a café run by a business that’s already made a name for itself on Westwood Plateau: Beanery. Monday, the city announced that PGA Hospitality, which operates Beanery Coffeehouse & Eatery, won the contract to operate the café at the newly built Burke Mountain Discovery Centre. In her report to council-in-committee, Michelle Hunt, general manager of finance, lands and police, wrote that PGA has a history of inclusiveness, as it employs women and people of colour. The company will design and construct its new Burke café, which will be called IBEX Café and Kitchen, and serve alcohol. Budgeted to cost $3.75 million, the Burke Mountain Discovery

Centre and Café is about 3,800 sq. ft. and will have an outdoor patio with views of Mt. Baker, a parking lot with two electric vehicle chargers and room for food trucks as well as washrooms. Located at the southeast corner of David and Princeton avenues, the centre will also be a link from the mountain’s residential communities — Upper Hyde Creek, Lower Hyde Creek and Smiling Creek neighbourhoods — to the commercial district: Burke Mountain Village. Besides the café, the hub will feature future plans for the village and other land developments; it will also be a central spot for residents to learn about parks, trails and schools being built in the area. And on the walls will be murals, including a custom piece of Burke Mountain by Anja Jane, plus maps and historical scenes. About 50,000 residents are expected to call Burke Mountain home over the next 20 years.

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AUG. 2 B.C. DAY

Many of Coquitlam’s facilities have special operating hours or may be closed on Monday, August 2. Unless otherwise noted, facilities will reopen on Tuesday, August 3. If you require emergency assistance regarding water, sewer or roads, please call 604-927-3500.

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Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery

Dawn until Dusk (Ofﬁce: Closed)

City Centre Aquatic Complex

6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Pinetree Community Centre

Closed

Town Centre Recycling Depot

Closed

Coquitlam Animal Shelter

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Poirier Community Centre

Closed

Blue Mountain Wading Pool

City Hall

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Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

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With his wife, Mary, he raised two children and now also has two granddaughters. But, with cancer rampant in his family, McRae is serious about the need to find a cure to the many forms of the disease. He himself had prostate cancer 25 years ago. “We are making progress,” McRae said about cancer research, “not as fast as we all would like, but we’re making progress; it’s a long road.”

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Adrian McRae has always enjoyed cycling. He loves being out on the open road, enjoying the company of other riders and testing his mettle against hills, weather and wind. But for the last seven years, the Port Coquitlam man has had more reasons to hit the road on two wheels: to aid in the fight against cancer. McRae is a cancer survivor himself, and he has lost many loved ones to cancer, including four siblings, a niece and his wife of more than 40 years. To counter the grief, McRae, who turns 80 in November, decided to take action. He joined the annual Tour de Cure — B.C.’s biggest cycling fundraiser — because he wanted to feel like he’s helping in some way. “I’m a hands-on kind of guy, I have to do something to make a difference,” says

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McRae plans to ride over 100 km on Aug. 28, with the cancer survivor flag on his bike. He hopes to ride to Harrison Hot Springs as part of Team Ward Watkins (Ray’s Team) and raise $10,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation. When he hits the tarmac, he’ll be riding with two riding partners, John Manuel and Sue Watkins, with whom he has ridden with several times over the years. While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused the tour to promote individual rides, with kilometres measured with the Strava GPS app, it’s the camaraderie of the tour that gives McRae the most juice to pump his legs to the finish line.

“It’s quite an incredible ride — you meet so many people in the same position and you exchange your stories. It’s a great experience, you feel like you’re accomplishing something.” For McRae, who has ridden the GranFondo Whistler a few times and will do the 140-km Tour de Victoria in October, cycling 100 km is not that far. He also rides twice weekly with the Tri-City Cycling Club, with rides up to 120 km. For longer rides McRae says he trains, loads up on carbs, rests a week or two before the ride and has come in near the top in his age group. He also plays golf, does spin classes in Coquitlam and has a bike trainer in his home to keep in shape during inclement weather. For older riders, he advises just getting on “the saddle” and putting on the kilometres. “You don’t need any special skills to cycle, the more you ride the stronger you are and the better you get.” You can donate to McRae’s fundraising campaign online via the link https:// tourdecure.ca/participant/2726371/3864.

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Room Rater is getting a book. The COVID-19 pandemic phenomenon that peeks behind the talking heads of political figures, pundits and news personalities to critique the environs of their virtual interviews — and is 50% produced from a living room in Port Moody — is making the leap from Twitter to the printed page. Room Rater co-founder Claude Taylor promises the tome will be “fun,” with a broader reach than the social media feed’s 400,000 followers. And while he’s not yet ready to reveal much, he does hint it will include delights like cake recipes from former Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, who achieved some measure of renown for the appearance of her beautiful confections displayed on a stand in the background of her TV segments. Taylor is the Washington,

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D.C. half of the bi-coastal, bi-national couple behind Room Rater. Port Moody’s Jessie Bahrey is the other half. He runs a left-leaning Political Action Committee (PAC) in the U.S. capitol, she manages a garden centre in Port Coquitlam. Both consider themselves cable TV news junkies,

and in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, exchanging catty comments on the phone about the backgrounds of TV interviews conducted over virtual meeting platforms like Zoom and Skype was a way to stay connected during lockdowns and ease the anxiety and stress of a world

suddenly turned upside down. Then, one Sunday afternoon in early April 2020, Taylor and Bahrey created their Room Rater account on Twitter and started sharing their observations with whoever cared to read them. “We were just trying to have fun with it,” Taylor said. Two days later, an MSNBC personality who’d come under the Room Rater magnifying glass retweeted their score and the account started taking off. Another that took a swipe at Donald Trump loyalist, South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, amped their audience even more. At one point, Bahrey said, Room Rater was gaining 1,000 followers an hour. “For me, it was shocking and scary as hell,” she said. “We couldn’t believe it,” Taylor added. “What are we going to do with this?” Besides keeping themselves amused, the couple decided to use their newfound platform for good, fundraising to send 20,000 surgical masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) to several hospitals in New York City that were in dire straights through the pandemic’s

early onslaught. A friendly rivalry for Room Rater kudos between Republican political strategist Stephen Schmidt and MSNBC national affairs analyst John Heilemann sparked another fundraising effort, with proceeds from the sale of Team Schmidt and Team Heilemann T-shirts going toward PPE for the Navajo Nation in the U.S. southwest. Sales of a growing selection of Room Rater merchandise, like coffee mugs, coasters, lapel pins and ceramic pineapples, have helped provide art kits to another First Nation in Colorado and more pallets of PPE for other struggling hospitals and communities. Oh yeah, about the pineapples that have become Room Rater’s adopted symbol? Neither Taylor nor Bahrey understand how that happened, although they trace its origin to the duelling fruit bowls behind Schmidt and Heilemann that got more elaborate with every TV appearance. But the couple knew they’d become a part of the zeitgeist when one inexplicably appeared in the background of a photo of country music star Willie Nelson.

For the next several weeks, Taylor and Bahrey are encamped in her Port Moody condo to work on their book. They’re also charting the future of Room Rater as the pandemic eases, people head back to their workplaces and the need for virtual meetings diminishes. But they’re unlikely to disappear for good, Taylor said, as the convenience and cost-effectiveness of connecting virtually are just too good for companies looking to keep costs down. Bahrey said it’s kind of funny and humbling that their critiques that started as a lark might have an influence on how those virtual meetings look going forward. Already, she’s received emails and messages from people who used tips they learned from Room Rater to style their backgrounds for virtual job and college admission interviews. And if a book is in Room Raters’ immediate future, could a background-decorating TV show on HGTV be far behind? “If we can pull off a book of us being interior designers when we’re not interior designers, then the sky is the limit,” Bahrey said.

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.C.’s daily COVID-19 case count is on the rise again but that increase so far is not posing the danger that it did back in the spring when cases were surging and people were being hospitalized by the hundreds every week. We can thank our high vaccination rate for being in a much safer place now, even with the coronavirus still swirling. Health officials are keeping a wary eye on the Interior Health Authority situation, as the Delta variant of COVID-19 has taken root there. In the first week of this month, the Delta variant was responsible for about 55% of the cases detected in the Interior, up from 11% the week before. Now it is responsible for 74% of the cases, a higher proportion than anywhere else (it is

at about 41% for the entire province). The Delta variant is much more transmissible than other variants of concern and, coupled with significantly lower vaccination levels in many Interior towns, it means that health authority has reported the highest number of cases almost every day for the past few weeks. Although just 18% of the population lives within Interior Health, that region has reported 46% of the cases of all COVID-19 in B.C. since the Delta variant began its rise there at the start of this month. Contrast that situation with the one in the Vancouver Coastal Health region. Even with about 25% more people compared to the Interior, VCH has reported just 20% of the cases over that same

period. It must be noted that the vaccination rate in VCH (which covers Vancouver, Richmond, the North Shore and the Sunshine Coast) is the highest in the province, at more than 85%. That high rate has prevented the Delta variant from doing as much damage (it comprises about 39% of the cases there). The vaccination rate in Interior Health is significantly lower at 73.5%. The combination of the more contagious Delta variant with lower vaccine rates means the case numbers will surely rise in the Interior for some time yet. Again, the good news is that those daily case numbers do not mean quite what they did before as more people get at least a first dose in their arm, thus providing themselves with

a significant level of protection. The key statistics are now hospitalizations, critical care and deaths, and all are stable or dropping in number. For example, fewer than 100 people have needed to be hospitalized with COVID-19 so far this month (we were averaging almost 400 hospitalizations a week in April). Fewer than 20 people have died from the virus, less than half the number in June. Last week saw a total 511 cases of COVID-19, a jump of almost 75% over the week previous. But just 10 people were sick enough to require hospitalization. The daily case numbers just aren’t what they used to be, and that’s a good thing. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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‘If you want something, you must earn it’ The Editor: Re: Have we become entitled during a housing crisis? (The Tri-City News, July 15) This is absolutely ridiculous! The comment of our society fast becoming an inheriting one instead of an earning one is obviously to undermine anyone who has a home or property. I’m sure there is a small percentage of people inheriting homes, but I assure you there are far more who have given their lifetime of hard work to ultimately reach their goal of having a home paid for.

Construction cranes building condos tower over Port Moody. A letter writer says housing must be earned. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

We have all earned that right! Yes earned! So all those people up in

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A celebration of life will be held next month to pay tribute to a longtime arts, culture and environmental advocate in Coquitlam. Roger Loubert died from prostate cancer at Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody on July 3, at the age of 75 — two days before his birthday. A New Brunswick native, Loubert moved to B.C. nearly 50 years ago and made the FrenchCanadian neighbourhood of Maillardville his home. And over the years he was a prominent figure in the community: He was the first photography teacher at Place des Arts, and was a board member of various non-profit and civic groups. In the late 1990s, Loubert was also one of five petitioners who sued the city of Coquitlam — as well as the Greater Vancouver Regional District and the Greater Vancouver Housing Corp. — after the municipality sold the Brunette Avenue land where the former city hall was located, for new homes; that case was dismissed. Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart told the Tri-City

News last week that he saw Loubert at many community events, representing the interests of the organizations that he belonged to. “He had a lot of strength and passion,” the mayor said, noting Loubert’s love for “la Francophonie.” Johanne Dumas, the executive and artistic director of Société Francophone de Maillardville, which hosts the annual Festival du Bois, also remarked that Loubert “was a born storyteller with a love for the arts, history and people in general,” she wrote in a Facebook post. Darcy McNeil, who now lives on Vancouver Island, described Loubert as a friend who “was often mistaken for my father, which we jokingly responded to by saying he was nothing more than my ‘spiritual father.’” Both were founding board members of TriCities Community TV and worked together on the Como Watershed Group and ArtsConnect; however, the Minnekhada Park Association was Loubert’s “pride and joy,” McNeil told the Tri-City News. “He felt it was such a special place in the world and he dedicated the final decade of his life to supporting it.” To join the memorial for Roger Loubert on Aug. 11 from 6 to 9 p.m., email DM4444@hotmail.com.

Calling the position “an honour and a privilege” to hold, the chief executive officer of the TriCities Chamber of Commerce bowed out this month following the golf classic tournament. Michael Hind served in the leadership role for 11 years, becoming a well-known figure and steady hand who hosted events for the board of trade that boosted the business community. “I started this job because I wanted to give back to the community,” said Hind, a Port Coquitlam high school graduate who previously led Basketball BC. “I wanted to make a difference.” Hind said he’s been take aback by the number of Chamber members who have recently thanked him for making business connections or solving challenges on their behalf. Still, he said, a decade at the top is long enough. Hind wanted to leave the position last year; however, with the lockdown in full swing, he felt the timing wasn’t right. Hind, whose last day was on July 15, said he’ll continue to be a resource for the Chamber but he’s now got his sights set on his next gig: as the community liaison with Icona Properties, which owns Anmore South (formerly the IoCo lands) and plans to develop the 150acre property.

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Coq. RCMP preparing to turn over a new ‘Paige’ Eight-week old German Shepherd one of two currently in training KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Paige may soon be on full-time paw patrol in the Tri-Cities. The Coquitlam RCMP welcomed the eight-weekold dog last week as its newest member and is set to undergo multiple training regiments in the months ahead. Const. John Graham told the Tri-City News she’s also the youngest of its police dogs currently at the detachment. “The Coquitlam RCMP currently have two police service dogs in training; Paige (eight weeks of age)

and Nessel (12 months of age),” he explained. “The Lower Mainland is serviced by the Integrated Police Dog Service (IPDS) which provides 24/7 coverage from Hope to Pemberton, covering all cities and municipalities (with the exception of Vancouver City and West Vancouver).” Paige was born at the Police Dog Services Training Centre (PDSTC) in Innisfail, Alta. as part of Canada’s RCMP Police Dog Breeding Program. Graham explains RCMP Police Dog Services only uses purebred German Shepherds for General Duty teams, while other breeds may be used for Specialty Detection teams like those that sniff for drugs or explosives at airports. She has a long way to go before officially earning a Coquitlam badge but while

in the region, she’s set to take part in an imprinting course. Graham said imprinting includes early neurological stimulation and continues until a dog reaches as old as 16 months, all while with a volunteer handler who takes time to raise the puppy, house them and care for them.

“Once Paige’s imprinting training has been completed she will return to Alberta for further training,” Graham added. “It is hoped she will pass all of her training and become a fully fledged police service dog within the RCMP.” Police dogs have been on RCMP’s frontline for years in keeping communities

safe, playing an important role across a number of scenarios, Graham said. “They support many areas of policing, including searches for missing or lost children and adults, tracking and apprehension of criminals, removal of illicit drugs from the streets, detection of explosives, searches for evidence used in crimes,

building searches and assist in high-risk arrests (armed and/or barricaded suspects).” While Paige may not appear to be a German Shepherd to some, Graham said the dog’s ears haven’t formed yet, adding they’re likely to become more pointed and her fur coat will lighten.

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eries brings to seven the number of local craft alcohol establishments in PoCo including Tinhouse, Taylight, North Paw, Patina and Provincial Spirits. Recently, the city removed restrictions on the size of patios as long as operators stick to their provincially legislated occupancy maximums. Boardwalk Brewing doesn’t have a patio set up yet, but is currently working with municipal staff, Saxe said.

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Nine shiny beer-making tanks stand proudly in a new brewery and restaurant that opened this month in Port Coquitlam’s Dominion Triangle district. And a tenth is on its way to replace one that was damaged in a heist of two one-tonne fermenters, which were snatched from a parking lot last fall and taken to a scrap yard. Owner-operator Phil Saxe said the theft was a headache but it didn’t do much to delay the opening of the large facility at 2155575 Seaborne Ave. that can host up to 50 people for fresh suds as well as Southern California-style meals. One of the beer tanks was so badly damaged it had to be replaced; the other was repaired and has already been installed. “It was just more of a hiccup and a really stressful week,” said Saxe, a longtime restaurant professional.

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Phil Saxe, the owner-operator of Boardwalk Brewing, started welcoming customers to his new Port Coquitlam tap room on July 9. DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Saxe told the Tri-City News it’s been a dream of his to open a restaurant bar, and when some partners involved in Vancouver’s Electric Bicycle Brewery asked him to come on board, he jumped at the chance. Port Coquitlam was picked because Saxe and his partners saw the area near

the growing Fremont Village as “an up-and-coming neighbourhood.” They’ve spent several months getting the space ready and obtain the approvals. On the day the Tri-City News visited, people were flocking to the place just as it opened at 3 p.m. on a Friday. “We just wanted to check

it out,” said one resident, who also teaches locally, and dropped by for lunch with his wife.

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Another brewery that opened up during the COVID-19 pandemic is PoCo Brothers Brewing at the Cat and Fiddle Pub, located at 1979 Brown St.

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As for Broadwalk’s tap room that opened on July 9, it serves four beers on tap, including Falling Backwards West Coast Pale Ale, Superbloom Hazy Norwegian IPA, Dance Dance Dance American Lager and A Weak Heart Hazy Pale Ale. Saxe said the brewmaster, Darcy Parks, has a lot of experience with the goal of making “broad spectrum” beers that are “very accessible.” A food menu is also on offer, including tacos, salads, rice bowls and shared plates. “We want to create a very inclusive space, with a neighbourly, upbeat and lively atmosphere,” he said.

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When should I replace my hot water tank?

Predicting when a water tank will start to fail is very difficult. Preventing further water damage is the first step in protecting your home against leaks. It is recommended that a drainage pan be installed to prevent damage to your investment. If this is not possible it is recommended that a draining tube be installed to move the leakage away to a safe drainage area. How large should my hot water tank be? If the family has one to four people a 40 gallon tank {50 US} should be sufficient. However if one or more of the users is a teenager or if you have a large soaker tub a 60 gallon tank should be installed. What temperature should I set my hot water tank? The optimum temperature depends on your needs. The temperature should be set in your house based on who will use the facilities. For example, if you have young children I recommend lowering the maximum temperature to prevent accidental scalding. If you need a professional, Tri-City Plumbing & Heating is fully licensed, insured and bonded; putting your mind at ease in an often stressful situation.

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You remembered to pack your toothbrush. The in-laws are taking care of the dog. You double checked the stove. It’s off. You triple checked the doors. They’re locked. Your checklist is complete, and you’re ready to leave for your long-awaited vacation. Did you forget anything? What about the water?

While you’re away, even a small leak or other issues such as plumbing problems from water backing up can prove disastrous. Left unchecked, these issues will continue to pour water into your home for days or weeks, depending on how long you are away.

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To prevent these types of scenarios, simply shut off the water to your home before you leave. This step isn’t a must to enjoy your vacation, but it will provide additional peace of mind and could save your home from a flood.

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Recently, along with a popular fitness tracking device, I received a birthday card with the inside caption reading, “If you rest, you rust.” It led me to think about the role of exercise in supporting the healthy aging of seniors. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says that exercise improves your balance, reduces falls and injuries, helps you stay independent longer and helps prevent heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, Type 2 diabetes, some cancers and premature death.

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A Health Canada paper suggests that “chronic inactivity is associated with negative health outcomes such as premature death, chronic diseases, illness and disability, as well as reduced quality of life and independence.” In a report called Raising

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Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines recommend a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a week in order to accrue health benefits. But they cite a Statistics Canada survey that found that only 12% of Canadians aged 60 to 79 were meeting these guidelines. Some of you may already be exercising. But are you getting enough or the right kind of exercise? Research suggests a number of different approaches to exercising. PHAC suggests taking part in at least 2.5 hours of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic activity each week. The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)

says to achieve health benefits and improve functional abilities, adults aged 65 years and older should accumulate at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity per week in bouts of 10 minutes or more. Both PHAC and CSEP suggest at least two sessions a week of muscle and bone strengthening to help with posture and balance. Whatever fitness target you set for yourself, it is important to get moving. If you have been an inactive senior, check with your healthcare professional first. Be sure to tart slowly and build your activity level until you are comfortable. PHAC suggests increasing your

activity level 10 minutes at a time. Seniors should have no problem finding an exercise program or class that suits their needs. If you are not interested in a seniors program, grab a friend or family member for a walk — it’s free. I know in our rainy weather it’s difficult to walk outdoors, but mall walking is a good replacement activity. If you are able, take the stairs instead of the elevator, and maybe walk to your next lunch engagement. Another option is to choose a parking spot farther away from a store. Or you can try incorporating a walk into your shopping trip.

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the provincial government and BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA). Students train to become home-health companions or hospitality workers in independent living. In these roles, they will help keep seniors company, provide support with meals, perform light housekeeping and help with other day-to-day tasks. HaIL will enrol 100 students across classes in the Thompson-Okanagan, Vancouver Island/Coast and Mainland-Southwest regions. The first 25-student class will begin in the Central Okanagan in late July. Students will receive occupational health and safety training, such as first aid and CPR, to gain industry-rec-

People in B.C. now have more support to start a career working with seniors and elders with the launch of the Home and Independent Living program. “I encourage people who are seeking a new and rewarding career — one that will offer assistance to loved ones that need some help at home — to give this opportunity some thought,” said Anne Kang, Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, in a release. Home and Independent Living (HaIL) is a free training program funded by

ognized credentials. Those who complete the training can become entry-level candidates for non-medical positions. Each graduate will be provided with paid work placements and connected with potential employers. “Seniors and elders deserve the highest level of care,” said Mable Elmore, Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors’ Services and LongTerm Care. “By supporting HaIL, we’re strengthening services for seniors, helping job seekers find new careers and boosting our economy.” The Ministry of Advanced Education, in partnership with the BCCPA and EngAge BC, has provided $324,560 to HaIL for this program.

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MUSICAL IN THE WORKS

PoCo firefighters gave the Danielle Hoult Courage Award ($2,000) to Denisa Doftorneau; four $1,000 scholarships also went to Carmen Carilongo, Jake Giesbrecht, Kali Mohammed and Jake Lewis.

G R A D U AT E S

YOUNG In August, PoCo’s Maliyah Chung and Maya Buchko of DoubleMdesigns20 will give a part of their Etsy shop sale proceeds to the BC Children’s Hospital. So far, they’ve raised more than $1,300 for charities.

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A story “for the times.” That’s the purpose behind a Coquitlam woman’s musical currently in development in Vancouver, but is also hoping residents and theatre supporters can lend a helping hand in order to get the chance to tell the story of Olivia O. Diane Currie Sam has created a production based on lost children in the American migrant and immigration system, primarily the challenges that have garnered international attention at the United States border with Mexico. Combining the likes of Oliver Twist and West Side Story, the show is set to follow the main character’s journey — a migrant teenaged girl is separated from her mother at the border near El Paso, Texas, the aunt is searching for her while an aid worker is arrested for trying to help. Sam believes the modern spin is important to the play in addressing a key issue in the world today. “It’s exciting to see the rapid burgeoning of support for the show across the U.S. and Canada,” the playwright explained in a statement, “and this workshop is the next step toward our opening night dream.” The workshop is a Kickstarter the Olivia O team plans on launching this fall in hopes funding to showcase the musical will come through at curtain call.

ENTREPRENEURS HELP SICK KIDS IN AUGUST

FAMILY GP RETIRES

Coquitlam RCMP last week welcomed Paige, an eightweek-old German Shepherd. It is the youngest police service dog at the detachment and is set to undergo multiple training regiments with officers.

D O G PA I G E RCMP IN SERVICE

Staff at Port Moody’s Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation gave a tour this month of the emergency room expansion to Headwaters Projects, which donated $5,000 for new digital mobile X-ray machines at ERH.

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POCO Port Coquitlam dancer Colby Mackenzie, 17, took first place in this month’s Tri-Cities Got Talent Competition, during Golden Spike Days. Yo-yo performer Terrance and singer Alexis took second and third.

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Community Volunteer Connections will mark its 45th year next month. The organization, which has linked helpers with non-profits in the Tri-Cities since 1986, now has more than 300 volunteers serving 150 groups. Formerly called the Greater Coquitlam Volunteer Bureau, Community Volunteer Connections is led by executive director Filio Kondylis. And this October, it plans to host a volunteer job fair — its first since the pandemic lockdown last spring, said Carey LePage, co-ordinator of volunteer services.

A Climate Crisis Coquitlam rally was held on July 15 in front of Coquitlam-PoCo MP Ron McKinnon’s office by a group hoping to bring attention to climate change and the current wildfire season.

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A Coquitlam family physician who has practised in the city since 1977 will retire tomorrow (July 30). Educated at the University of Manitoba and at the L.A. County USC Medical Center, Dr. Bernhard Toews practised medicine in Los Angeles and Vancouver before moving his office to Austin Avenue. It’s believed that Dr. Toews served up to 4,000 patients over the years. His fondest memories? “The privilege of seeing my patients cured of illnesses that were not even treatable when I started in medicine,” he told the Tri-City News. “The wonderful, grateful patients I cared for. Watching babies I delivered grow up into young men and women.” Kathy Seguin, his secretary for 30 years, said that Dr. Toews “has been an amazing boss and doctor, very kind and caring,” she wrote in an email to the Tri-City News. “He will be missed so much by all his patients.” Dr. Toews said he plans to spend his retirement gardening, learning a new language, singing in a choir, organizing the garage, chasing squirrels from his attic and travelling to see family in Australia and Alberta.

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Summer blooms at Colony Farm gardens JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

The community gardens at Coquitlam’s Colony Farm Regional Park are among the biggest and most active in the Lower Mainland. With 650 individual plots on the Metro Vancouver Regional Parks’ land, the gardens see a bounty of organic produce in the summer as well as flowers, trees and bushes that draw pollinators — and photographers, looking to capture the perfect image of a hummingbird in flight. Currently, the waitlist to join the 280-member society and obtain a plot is three years. Started 24 years ago, the society follows federal principles for organic gardening at Colony Farm. The society stages work parties for its members (its next one is Aug. 12) and hosts 11 demonstration plots near the gazebo, featuring a variety of plants or to showcase various gardening techniques and different seeds. Besides photography, the oasis is also a good way to meet local gardeners and learn about the growing trends; however, visitors are asked to socially distance during the pandemic and not to sample or steal the garden harvests.

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COQUITLAM PUBLIC LIBRARY

Kids can try tech toys via the Pop Up Library van Coquitlam library outreach with POP van rolls into parks JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Ozobots, Spheros, WonderBooks, telescopes and binoculars.

Those are some of the tech toys being passed around at Coquitlam parks this summer via the Coquitlam Public Library’s new van, POP. The Pop Up Library vehicle came into the fleet this spring and, after it was wrapped with a fun design created by publicity and promotions clerk Janet

Matsumoto, it started rolling in late June. So far, the van has parked at Mundy Park, Blue Mountain Park and Town Centre Park and by Eagle Ridge outdoor pool and Place des Arts. And this week, to tie in with a summer camp, it’ll be outside Place Maillardville for kids to learn about the

educational toys and other library resources. The POP van has no set schedule, said Ann Johannes, the library’s community development liaison for programming and community connections; however, it’ll be at parks three or four times a week during the summer. On alternate days, it’ll be used for home

Coquitlam Recreation

September and October Programming and Drop-ins Pre-registration will continue over the summer for some activities, but we anticipate some changes in August. Spaces will also increase in the coming weeks, and participants will have more freedom and options once on site.

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Children (6 – 12 yrs)

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Youth (13 – 18 yrs)

• Badminton, Barre Fitness and Hip Hop • Drama, French Conversation and Youth Centre Crafts • Home Alone Training (Virtual and In-person) • Skating and Tennis

Outdoor Recreation

• Baby and Me Hiking • Backcountry Navigation and Beginner Hikes (In-person on local trails) • Intermediate Hike Info Sessions (Virtual)

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• Adult and Baby Yoga • Barre (Indoor) • Virtual Fit 360

Library assistant Rosanne Hoekstra holds a Sphero SPRK, a robotic ball that offers a simple, fun introduction to coding. The tech toy is part of the POP Library van collection. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

deliveries to bring reading materials to older Coquitlam residents who are housebound or in care homes. “One of the things we want to do is be where the people are,” said Johannes from Robson Park last Thursday, where she was demonstrating the tech toys with Rosanne Hoekstra. To have the POP van at your community event, email ask@coqlibrary.ca. Meanwhile, the Coquitlam Public Library last week moved into Step 3 of B.C.’s Restart Plan for the gradual reopening of its two branches: City Centre and Poirier. That means occupancy limits are now gone and library users can visit without time restrictions. New furniture — e.g.,

reading nooks, study carrels, couches, tables and chairs — is also in place. And, to mark Stage 3, meeting rooms can be booked free of charge until Sept. 30 for up to four hours a day. “It’s exciting to start seeing people come into the library after so long with limited services,” stated executive director Todd Gnissios, in a news release. “Hearing people laughing, seeing them collaborating and enjoying all the services we offer again is very gratifying. “It is a good feeling seeing the library coming to life after the extreme quiet of the last 16 months,” he said. The library is recommending that patrons continue to wear their face masks inside the branches.

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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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Ann Johannes, the Coquitlam Public Library’s community development liaison for programming and community connections, at Robson Park last Thursday with the POP Library van that was designed by Janet Matsumoto. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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PANDEMIC REFLECTIONS AND THE ROAD AHEAD Looking back, I reflect on the valuable lessons that the pandemic has taught us and how it has impacted my view of our Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. Throughout the pandemic, our Chamber was the voice and essential resource for the Tri-Cities business community. Mary Vellani, Our team worked tirelessly to Chair keep our members well informed and provided them with access to the assistance that they needed to keep their business running. The Chamber has also recently launched its Business Resource Library, which is an online tool for the business community to obtain relevant and updated information on Covid-19 updates, government programs and grants, best HR practices, diversity, equity and inclusion resources, as well as e-commerce strategy and development – just to name a few. Representing more than just business owners, not-forprofits, small, medium and large businesses, the Chamber advocates for the entire community, the employees of local business, their families, and the patrons of local businesses, regardless of size. Over the past 16 months, the Chamber has focused on communicating with and advocating for the community at the local, provincial and federal levels of government. The Chamber has also ensured that our members had the opportunity to hear from and ask questions to our elected officials, and continued to push for programs that allowed businesses to keep their doors open. As part of our educational commitment to you, we have partnered with YWCA Metro Vancouver and Worksafe BC to launch a mentorship program, called Launch2Success, for young entrepreneurs who are looking to launch their start-ups. Participants will work with advisors, mentors, and business networks to successfully develop and grow their business ideas.

We are also very excited about our Tri-Local initiative, which aims to educate and motivate our community to shop locally, use the services of our local business community, and support our local economy. As the Province continues to ease restrictions, there is a lot of excitement, anticipation, and admittedly anxiety. Currently, the team is in the process of planning in-person events for later this year and are cautiously optimistic. While we have learned the benefits of having online events, or providing hybrid options so that more members can participate, there was one activity that has remained relatively constant, even during the pandemic, and that was golf! Thank you to everyone who supported and participated in the Chamber’s annual Golf Classic event at Westwood Plateau on July 15th. This, coincidently, was also Michael Hind’s last day as the Chamber’s CEO. The Chamber’s Board of Directors had begun a talent search for a new CEO after Michael's announcement to pursue a new opportunity after 11 years as CEO. It is a testament to the reputation and strong position of the Tri-Cities Chamber that we attracted a slate of exceptional applicants, and we look forward to announcing the successful candidate in the coming days. Michael’s commitment to the success of the Chamber continues with his promise to assist with the transition to a new CEO. The Chamber has a relatively new yet talented and experienced team that is working hard on retaining and growing membership, providing education and resources, advocating and creating policy to move the economy, and interests of local businesses, forward. Thank you to Michael for being the face of the Tri-Cities Chamber for the past 11 years. During his tenure, Michael has developed many long-lasting relationships and formed a strong Chamber team that will continue to make a positive impact in our community by connecting, educating, and advocating for our local business community in the Tri-Cities.

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Young Coquitlam champion inspires kids’ book Proceeds will help BC Children’s Hospital MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

A young champion BMX rider from Coquitlam is the inspiration for a new children’s book its author hopes will raise $10,000 for BC Children’s Hospital. Unfortunately, that’s the very hospital where 12-yearold Jack Cerney has had to put the brakes to his cycling aspirations for a time while he gets better from leukemia. Lindsay Reiling, whose son, Nolan, often competes with Jack at races across North America, said news of the young racer’s diagnosis last January hit close to home. Her older brother died of the same diagnosis when he was just 19 years old. She went for a walk near her home in Sherwood Park, Alta. and by the time she got home, thoughts and words spilled from her heart and onto her computer keyboard. “I knew I wanted to say something to him, I didn’t know if it would be a message or an email,” Reiling said. “I was in the writing groove.” In just 30 minutes, her message became a manuscript called The Race that she subsequently showed to her husband who suggested she get it published and direct any money it earned to Jack’s family. Reiling, a former elementary school teacher, said she had no idea how to publish a book. But she did know her story needed pictures. She hit the website FIVERR that

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connects people with projects to creative freelancers and found an illustrator in Serbia who had just the style she knew the book needed to ring true with competitive BMXers. A children’s book editor from Germany also offered her services for free. “It just all came together,” Reiling said of the project that took about six weeks to complete from the day she went for her walk. “It was like it was meant to be.” The only missing component was the blessing of Jack and his family. Frank Cerney said his son’s illness was like a bolt

from the blue. Jack first discovered BMX racing watching a YouTube video when he was fourand-a-half years old. A short while later they were at a track in Pitt Meadows, his 14-inch Trek kids bike piled into the back of the car.

‘HE JUST LOVED IT’

Frank said Jack refused to get out of the car that first visit. They went home. But the next day he asked to go again. “He never really looked back,” Frank Cerney said. Jack started competing seriously at age six, racing at provincial and national

events. Two years later, he reached the semi-finals in his age group at the world championships in North Carolina, then finished second at the U.S. Grands in Oklahoma. “He just loved it,” Cerney said. “He made friends easily because the kids had things in common.” In 2019, Jack finished second in his age group at the world championships in Belgium. His success brought him sponsorship from Yess BMX, a bike manufacturer. But more importantly, Cerney said, it brought his shy, reserved son a commu-

nity where he felt comfortable. “It’s home away from home,” he said of the competitive circuit the family travelled every summer. “You meet people at a race, you catch up, the kids do their thing then ride together between races.” When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down racing last year, it was the social aspect Jack missed most, Cerney said. A lot of the kids started mountain biking just to stay active. It was on one such mountain biking adventure it became apparent Jack wasn’t himself. Cerney said his son had been feeling tired and irritable through much of the 2020 Christmas season. On the way to a family skiing outing at Sasquatch, Jack slept in the car the whole way. The family thought he was just turning into a sullen pre-teen. But when Jack couldn’t muster the energy for a two-hour trail ride with his friends, his mom booked an online consultation with their family doctor who ordered blood tests. He told them the results would likely be known a few days later. He called late that same night; the news was not good.

EMPOWERING KIDS

Reiling said she didn’t want her book to focus on Jack’s illness. Rather, she said she crafted the story in a way she hopes will empower him and other young people going through a tough time. “When kids are sick or in a hospital situation, they don’t have a lot of control over anything,” she said. “I

wanted to send a message to him that he could have some control in the mind-body connection.”

‘A GOOD THING’

Frank Cerney said the family’s been pretty private about Jack’s illness as they focus on hospital visits and getting him better. So when Reiling reached out about her book, he left the decision in his son’s hands. Jack mulled it over for a few weeks. The family discussed expanding the book’s reach so it could help other kids at BC Children’s Hospital battling leukemia. That turned out to be the tipping point, Cerney said. “If the money would help other kids going through what he’s going through, he thought it would be a good thing.”

HOT NEW RELEASE

Reiling said as soon as she hit the publish button on the self-publishing company’s website, The Race shot to the top of Amazon’s hot new releases of children’s books about diseases. The response from the BMX community has been overwhelming. She appeared on the Coffee Chatter podcast run by Coquitlam Olympian Tory Nyhaug, who also contributed the forward to the book. Frank Cerney said Jack’s social media channels have blown up with messages of support since the book was released. He’s even finding the energy to get back on his bike occasionally, including a recent trip up to Whistler. “Jack doesn’t want to be sick,” he said. “He just wants to ride his bike and hang out with his friends.”

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FINLAY, Robert (Bob) Is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of Robert W. Finlay (80) on July 6th at the Royal Columbian Hospital. He was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1941, attending Daniel Mack High School. Robert was a soccer and track athlete in high school. Robert has been a resident of Port Coquitlam since 1969. Bob was a loving father, husband, grand father and great grandfather and friend. He is survived by his lovely wife Ella (Hay) Finlay, sons Brent (Julie Finlay) Los Angeles, Ca, Scott (Marni Finlay) Kelowna, and daughter Lori (Stuart Davis) Port Coquitlam. Robert was predeceased by a son Cory. Robert is survived by his loving grandchildren Ethan Finlay, Hayley Finlay and Blakye, a great granddaughter (Minneapolis, Mn), Kelsey Finlay New Orleans, LA, Miranda Harper (Jason) Vancouver, Liam Kelowna, Tiffany and Jarryd Fibert (Susan) Cable,WI and many nieces and nephews.

Robert enjoy all things sports related, especially the Olympic Games and Hockey. He was a volunteer Hockey Coach in the PC Minor Hockey Assoc. and was a Campaign Volunteer for the second Ice Arena in 1977. A Celebration of Robert’s date, in September ‘21.

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Bob will be fondly remembered and sorely missed by family and friends. If you care to make a gesture in Bob’s memory, donations in lieu of flowers, may be made to the Port Coquitlam Minor Hockey Association; https://www.pocominorhockey.com/contact-us/ or Heart & Stroke Foundation https//www.heartandstroke.ca/

HALLIDAY, Douglas Graham May 27, 1956 - July 17, 2021 Douglas Graham Halliday passed away peacefully at the Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.

Doug is predeceased by his wife Brenda and father Lewis Halliday. Doug will be forever remembered by his sons Ian and Kyle, mother Marylin, brother Mark, daughter-in-law Kelcie and grandchildren Reeve and Camdyn. Doug was a dedicated family-man, who was always there for his sons and often volunteered at many of their activities. A gregarious man, he made friends easily, including many during his 40 year career at Teck Resources (Cominco), proudly working at the same company as his father and grandfather.

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LAROSE, Monica Marie (nee Lesieur) March 2, 1928 - July 19, 2021 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother, Monica Marie Larose, age 93 at Menno Home in Abbotsford, B.C. She was born in Trois-Riviere, Quebec, but lived most of her life in Port Alberni and Coquitlam. She is predeceased by her 4 brothers, 1 sister and husband Gerard (Gerry) Larose. She is survived by her 8 children, Gilles (Karen), Roland (Bonnie) Anita (John) Florette (Ron) Gerry, Leo, Maurice and Denise. She also had 19 grandchildren, 23 greatgrandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. She will be lovingly remembered for her kind, gentle soul but especially for her quick wit and humour. Special thanks to all the staff at Menno Home for their excellent care of her and the beautiful farewell ceremony.

She will be greatly missed but lives in our hearts forever.

In his free time, Doug enjoyed walking throughout Vancouver, enjoying a coffee at the local coffee shop or watching the airplanes come and go from YVR. An aviation enthusiast throughout his entire life, he often talked of flying and his many experiences in the air cadets as a youth. The family will have a private celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crossroads Hospice Society at P.O. Box 1072 Coquitlam, BC V3J 6Z4 or online at: https://crossroadshospice.org The Halliday family would like to recognize and thank the staff and volunteers at Crossroads Hospice for their compassionate care and support.

KOEPPEN, Danny

INGDAL, Jon September 12, 1936 − July 19, 2021 Jon passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Ingrid; children, Glen (Carrie) and Irene (Chris); brother, Lars (Inger); and extended family. His grandkids, Jake, Ben, Lily, Gabe, and Pearl will miss their Bestefar. A celebration of Jon’s life will be held at the Scandinavian Centre (6540 Thomas St. Burnaby, BC V5B 4P9) on September 24, 2021, from 1 − 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Norwegian House Society. Condolences and tributes can be sent to the family at www.burquitlamfuneralhome.ca

Danny Koeppen passed away July 12, 2021 at the age of 89, after his second heart attack. Danny was proceeded in death by his eldest son Nick. Survived by his loving wife Wendy of 58 years, and his son Jeff and daughter in-law Patti.

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FLOORING

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NO JOB TOO small! Serving Lower Mainland 29 Yrs! •Prepare •Form •Place •Finish •Granite/Interlock Block Walls & Bricks •Driveways •Stairs •Exposed Aggregate •Stamped Concrete •Sod Placement EXC Refs • WCB Insured

EXCAVATING

SUITES FOR RENT BBY S. 1 BR, furnished . Walk to Metrotown, skytrain, mall. Suits 2. $1600 incl utls. NS/NP. Refs. 604-430-1358

Small Renos. + Decks, Fence & Stair Repairs.

If I Can’t Do It, It Can’t Be Done!

__________________________

604-941-1618 Call Robert

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LANDSCAPING

604-341-4446

PEDRO’S

Contracting & Drainage

• Landscaping • Water Lines • Cement Work • Chimney Repair & More

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Start-Finish. Demo-Design. PAVERS, Driveway, Sidewalk Concrete Removal - Replace LANDSCAPING, Turf, Hedges, Retaining Wall, Patio. Drainage

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SUDOKU

HOME SERVICES LAWN & GARDEN

PLUMBING

SUMMER SPECIALS & CLEAN-UP

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Artificial Turf. Deliver Top Soil, Mulch, Gravel, River Rock. Tree Pruning & Hedge Trimming. Blackberry Removal • Power Washing & Gutters • Concrete & Stucco Repair • RETAINING WALLS • Driveways • Paths • Patios • ASPHALT Repairs & Sealing • Decks & Fencing & more • Full maintenance services BOBCAT & BACKHOE SERVICES. 25+ yrs exp. WCB. Insured.

Call Donny • 604-600-6049

• Hot Water Tanks • Plumbing • Heating • Furnaces • Boilers • Drainage • Res. & Comm. • 24/7 Service

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25 years Experience. Fully Ins’d. Lic’d & WCB • SUMMER CLEAN-UP • Lawn Maintenance • Power Rake • New Sod & Seeding • Tree Topping & Trimming • Power Wash • Gutters • Patio’s • Decks • Fences • Concrete • Retaining Walls • Driveways & Sidewalks & Much MORE All work guaranteed Free Estimates .

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EXTERIOR & INTERIOR Residential & Commercial

35%OFF

25+ years experience. Free Estimates

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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS 10% OFF

Call 604-

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Call Simon for prompt & professional service 30 yrs exp.

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PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

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TREE SERVICES TREE SERVICES

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* on jobs over $1000

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PRO*ACC PAINTING LTD Est 1985

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PAINTING/WALLPAPER SPECIAL SUMMER PAINTING DISCOUNT

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To advertise Call call 604-444-3056 604-630-3300

ACROSS 1. Language group with Iranian inﬂuence 5. No seats available 8. Health insurance organization 11. Having a strong sharp smell or taste 13. Defunct European economic organization 14. Dutch word for “language” 15. Hard to penetrate 16. When you’ll get there 17. Iranian city 18. Small ﬁshes

20. Dry white wine drink 21. Turkish city 22. U.S.-born people 25. Synthetic resin 30. Major nerve in human body 31. Type of recording 32. Small drum 33. Alters 38. General’s assistant (abbr.) 41. Venezuelan capital 43. Free of deceit 45. Member of Ancient Hebrew nation

48. Competition 49. Launch an attack on 50. Cavalry sword 55. Spiritual leader 56. One point east of due south 57. Afﬂicted 59. Database management system 60. Snakelike ﬁsh 61. Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation 62. Small drink 63. Not wet 64. Impudence

19. Self-immolation by ﬁre ritual 23. Family of genes 24. Et __: indicates further 25. Paciﬁc Standard Time 26. S. American wood sorrel 27. Women’s __ movement 28. Chinese hoopster Ming 29. Layers of rock 34. Patriotic women’s group 35. Solid water 36. Shade of brown 37. Very fast airplane 39. Put clothes on 40. Quality of one’s character

41. Time zone 42. Primates 44. Pleasantly 45. Metrical feet 46. Rogue 47. German river 48. Relieves from 51. Swiss river 52. Prejudice 53. Actor Idris 54. Those who resist authority 58. Criticize

DOWN 1. Father 2. Performed perfectly 3. Ribosomal ribonucleic acid 4. Thin, compact object 5. One attempting to ﬁnd something 6. No longer working 7. Egg-shaped wind instrument 8. Book of Genesis character 9. Volcanic craters 10. Brand of American automobile (slang) 12. Hip hop icon Kool Moe __ 14. Bangladeshi monetary unit

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LANGLEY FARM MARKET PRODUCE

OKANAGAN PEACHES

WHITE PEACHES

Product of B.C. $4.38/kg

$ 99

Product of B.C.

LOCAL DILL CUKES

$ 99

Product of B.C.

$ 99

lb.

ELIAS

OTTOGI JIN

500g

Mild/Spicy / 480g

LIQUID SQUEEZE HONEY

Assorted / 175g

398ml

LOCAL DILL WEED

Product of B.C. $4.38/kg

lb.

WAFERS

SWEET PEAS

lb.

LOCAL LOOSE BEETS

BALOCCO

EAT WHOLESOME ORGANIC

99¢

lb.

GROCERY

Product of Peru $2.18/kg

2 for

Product of B.C. $2.18/kg

4 for

SATSUMA MANDARINS

Product of B.C. 1lb. clamshell

$ 49

lb.

LOCAL BI-COLOR CORN

LOCAL BLUEBERRIES

Product of U.S.A. $3.28/kg

OISHI COUNTRYSIDE

INSTANT NOODLES JIN RAMEN

ea.

POTATO CHIPS Assorted / 50g

$ 00

$ 69

$ 49

$ 99

$ 29

AROY-D

CLASSICO

LUCKY PEARL

LVYI

SAN REMO

1.816kg

Brown/Crystal Rock Candy / 350g

580ml

ea.

COCONUT CREAM

ea.

TOMATO & BASIL PASTA SAUCE

ea.

HENAN ROLLING NOODLES

650ml

$ 49

ea.

MEAT & SEAFOOD

NO HORMONES FED / BC LOCAL / FAMILY PACK SAVINGS

CUT FROM 100% CANADIAN CERTIFIED AAA ANGUS BEEF

$6.59/kg

$7.47/kg

$15.99/kg

PORK LOIN CHOPS BONE-IN

$ 99

INSIDE ROUND ROAST

$ 39

lb.

GESUNDHEIT

MEDIUM RYE BREAD Sliced / 750g

$ 99

$ 25

lb.

ea.

lb.

GESUNDHEIT

3FISH

CAPTAIN’S CHOICE

Sliced / 750g

Frozen / 500g

Frozen / 250g

ROUND SCAD FISH 80/150

MULTIGRAIN BREAD

WHITE FISH BALLS

$ 99

ea.

ARMSTRONG

MEDIUM CHEDDAR

$ 99

/100g

TRADITIONAL BLUE CHEESE WEDGES 125g

$ 69 /ea

2168 AUSTIN AVE., COQUITLAM

604.937.2168

VALID THUR., JULY 29 – SUN., AUGUST 1, 2021 • WHILE QUANTITIES LAST.

Specials are only for Austin Store location

HOURS: SUN 8:30AM-7:00 PM • MON-SAT 8:30AM-8:00PM • HOLIDAYS 9:00AM- 6:00PM

$ 99

ea.

CASTELLO

ea.

BAKERY

FREE RUN / BC LOCAL / FAMILY PACK SAVINGS

CHICKEN THIGHS BONE-IN

ROASTED RED PEPPERS WITH GARLIC

$ 49

ea.

SUGAR

2 for $

$ 69

3 for

ea.

LFM LANGLEY FARM MARKET

For fresh and quality foods

ea.

DELI SEASONED ROAST BEEF BULK

$ 79

/100g

CATTLEMAN’S

BEEF JERKY 230g /

Regular/Teriyaki/Pepper

1099

/ea

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE IN STORE

For freshness & quality you can count on!

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Meet Will Davis

2021

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Your Liberal Candidate for Port Moody - Coquitlam

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Port Coquitlam

Sports

New café coming soon to Burke Mountain

Senior cyclist pedals with purpose

Champion BMXer inspires kids’ book

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