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Big hikes for admin as teachers fight for pay raises 10% raise for supt. in charge of Tri-City public schools Diane StranDberg dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Meiyan Yip and Sue Johnson have baked a special batch of cookies to mark the 50th anniversary of their annual pre-Christmas cookie party. For more on the lifelong friends’ yearly Yuletide tradition — which started in Whitehorse and moved with them to the Tri-Cities — see article on page 19. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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While B.C. teachers are looking for wage parity with teachers in other provinces above a 2% ceiling imposed by the provincial government, a pay structure introduced last year by the BC Public Schools Employers’ Association (BCPSEA) resulted in top officials in School District 43 receiving pay increases of between 8% and 15%. SD43’s top staffer, superintendent Patricia Gartland, alone received a pay increase of 10% for a total of $249,949
for the 2018/’19 school year. But her salary hike wasn’t the highest as secretary treasurer Chris Nicolls, who is now also the district’s chief financial officer, received a 15% increase in pay, to $200,543, according to the latest Statement of Financial Information (SOFI). The salary hikes are in line with a compensation structure put in place in 2018 after a six-year wage freeze, The TriCity News was told. “The new structure allowed flexibility for all school districts to place exempt employees on to the BCPSEA provided compensation grid based on time in position and acceptable job performance, and subject to their further approval,” Nicolls stated in an email.
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But while the increases were tied to job description and performance, not cost of living, the increase in compensation outlined in SOFI comes as B.C.’s teachers are calling for higher wages, arguing they are falling behind teachers in other provinces and should be receiving more than the provincially mandated 2% maximum increase for public sector employees in each of three years. (A report by mediator David Schaub Nov. 1 stated that teachers and BCPSEA are still
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weekend, teachers rallied outside the NDP’s annual convention hoping to draw attention to their stalled contract talks.) Back in the SD43 board office, assistant superintendents received 10% increases to their executive compensation, with other officials receiving between 8% and 13% depending on their positions. The SOFI report was part of this week’s board of education package and can be found at www.sd43.bc.ca/board/meetingsminutes/agendas.
Info on SD43 trustees pay: tricitynews.com
school district 43’s toP EArNErs Here’s the 2018/’19 remuneration for SD43’s 10 top-paid officials: 1. Patricia Gartland (superintendent): $249,949 2. Chris Nicolls (secretary treasurer, CFO): $200,543 3. Carey Chute (assistant superintendent): $182,290 4. Reno Ciolfi (assistant superintendent): $182,290 5. Rob Zambrano (assistant superintendent): $180,638 6. Gerald Shong (assistant superintendent): $180,638 7. Randy Manhas (executive director, HR): $157,294 8. Paul McNaughton (director of instruction, learning services): $153,203 9. Stephen Whiffin (director of instruction, learning services): $153,174 10. Ivano Cecchini (executive director, facilities): $151,257
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NOVEMBER 28 – DECEMBER 4 CALENDAR Thursday, Nov. 28 Family Night on Burke 6 – 8 p.m. coquitlam.ca/smilingcreek
Saturday, Nov. 30 Lights at Lafarge Kick-off Event & Fire Show 6 – 8 p.m. coquitlam.ca/lights coquitlam.ca/citycalendar
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Check out our Stay & Play Winter Guide for fun drop-ins, holiday workshops, special events and kids camps throughout December and the holiday season (Dec. 1 – Jan. 4). Expecting company? Use the guide for great options to keep your visitors happy over the holidays. To see all our camps, workshops, events, fitness drop-ins and bus trips, view the guide online at coquitlam.ca/stayandplay. A limited number of the handy, fold-out Stay & Play Guide is available in City facilities.
Drop by Mountain View Park on Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. to see the latest tree plantings and learn about Coquitlam’s urban forest. A total of 38 trees have been planted on City property in recent weeks as part of the Growing Community Roots tree-planting program, thanks in part to a $5,000 grant from Tree Canada. Speak with our arborists, learn about B.C.’s native tree species and find out how our Urban Forestry team is managing local trees in the face of climate change. A limited number of potted trees will also be handed out free to residents to plant in their yards.
The City’s Animal Shelter is seeking submissions from professional, qualified and licensed veterinarians to provide veterinary services on an “as needed and when requested” basis. Successful respondents must possess a current Coquitlam business licence and, besides veterinary services, will provide compassionate and humane animal care to animals at the shelter, as well as those brought to our clinic by the owners of newly-adopted animals. At the time of adoption, new pet owners will receive a list of all veterinary clinics who participate in this program. Veterinarians will be expected to provide the minimum standard of care outlined in the bylaws and policies of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) Code of Ethics and BC Veterinarians Act. Details are available at coquitlam.ca/bidopportunities
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Join a Program for U & Baby Keep fit while spending time with your little one during U & Baby programs this new year. Mothers must be 8-weeks post-partum and babies must be non-mobile. Register for Cycle 4 U & Baby (658349) starting Tuesday, Jan. 14, 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. at Pinetree Community Centre (1260 Pinetree Way) and Boot Camp 4 U & Baby (658347) starting Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1 – 2 p.m. at City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way). Register for fitness classes at coquitlam.ca/signmeup. NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS
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Coquitlam’s Parks Recreation and Culture Master Plan identified the need for a multi-use recreation centre for the Burke Mountain Village neighbourhood. Expected to be open in 2026, it will include a variety of programs and uses. The City is seeking feedback from the neighbourhood and recreation users about their aspirations for the centre — tell us about your recreation interests and needs! For more information and to complete the online survey, visit coquitlam.ca/nerec. Survey deadline is Sunday, Dec. 8.
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Road & Utility Improvements There are a number of projects underway across the city and we want to remind all drivers that with our shorter, darker days to please watch for work crews and equipment, and obey all traffic control personnel and signs, including construction speed limits. Visit coquitlam.ca/roadwork for project details and regular updates. Please use alternate routes to avoid delays and follow the City on our social media channels where we provide Traffic Bulletin updates.
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Transportation plan shows rise in vehicle ownership in city GARy MCKENNA gmckenna@tricitynews.com
While commuters may be increasingly turning to more sustainable modes of transportation, the car is still king in Coquitlam. Data in the city’s Strategic Transportation Plan Report Card shows residents travel an average of 21.7 vehicle kilometres per day, an increase since 2011 and higher than the 18.1 v/km Metro Vancouver average. Coquitlam has also seen a 16% rise in vehicle ownership between 2013 and ’17, according to the report. “We are losing ground,” Coun. Craig Hodge said during a committee meeting on Monday. “We are adding more cars faster than we are adding people.” He noted that the data is surprising given the fact Coquitlam has made gains in public transit infrastructure with the addition of the Evergreen Extension to the Millennium Line. “I would have expected that number to go the other way,” he said. But Coquitlam’s engineering staff noted that most of the data included in the re-
Even with the Evergreen Extension serving Coquitlam, councillors are concerned about the number of car trips being taken by city residents. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
THE NUMBERS n 130%: Increase in walking trips between 2011 and ’17 n 33%: Coquitlam residents who live within walking distance to the frequent transit network. n 109,000: Coquitlam residents who live within a pedestrian area. n 107,500: Coquitlam residents who live within 400 m of an existing bike route. n 42: New kilometres of sidewalks added in Coquitlam since 2012. n 18: Number of new road kilometres added in Coquitlam since 2012.
port comes from 2017, when Evergreen ridership was just ramping up. Dragana Mitic, Coquitlam’s manager of transportation, said more recent Compass Card data shows a significant increase in transit ridership in the city between 2016 and ’18. TransLink’s 2018 performance review, for example, showed a 34% increase in overall transit boardings in the municipality. While Mitic acknowledged vehicle usage and ownership has increased, she said the city is still on track to exceed its
goal of shifting 30% of all trips to a sustainable modes, such as walking, cycling or transit. “We still have more work ahead of us,” she said. “Continued investment into our transportation infrastructure is necessary to continue the observed trend and make further shifts toward sustainable travel modes.” There is more positive news in the report, Mitic added. Despite significant growth, Coquitlam has kept its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) increase to 3% between 2007 and ’12, lower than the 5% increase seen across the region. Emissions have also decreased per capita in the city by 7% compared to the 3% Metro Vancouver average. Some councillors expressed concern about the timeliness of the data they are receiving from the province around GHG emissions. According to the report card, numbers are available for 2007 and 2012. And while data was collected in 2016, it has yet to be made available to the municipalities. “A 36-month gap between a measurement and a report simply isn’t acceptable,” said Coun. Dennis Marsden. Council agreed to send a letter to the province asking for more timely reports on greenhouse gas emissions in order to gauge how the city is meeting its targets.
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The community event circuit was busy for Coquitlam residents in 2019. According to a staff report, 157 block parties, summer concerts and cultural festivals were held across the city last year, working out to an average of one every 2.3 days. Canada Day was by far the largest, bringing 75,000 participants to Town Centre Park throughout the day, while smaller community events attracted a total 72,500 people based on the feedback from organizers. Festivals attracted a large number of residents from outside of the municipality. For example, a survey of visitors to Summer Concert Series at Lafarge Lake saw 34% of out of town visitors while Canada Day saw 22%. One event that parks and recreation staff said they are hoping to draw more people to in 2020 is the Kaleidoscope Arts Festival. While the reviews for the event were “overwhelmingly positive,” according to a staff report, inclement weather early in the day kept attendance down to around 5,000 people. “Looking forward, staff plan to conduct a review of the one-day festival… following the 2021 event to evaluate the event impact and success.”
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ast weekend’s Women Influencers Awards, put on by the Women’s Collaborative Hub Society, was the culmination of months of nominations, judging, and planning to shine a spotlight on the many women in our community who go above and beyond to make this the best place to live, work, and play. The awards process begins in August each year with community members of the TriCities, Maple Ridge, and Pitt Meadows, and consistently nominating over a hundred women for recognition. A 2-stage, in-depth judging process by a committee of 28 wellestablished local leaders leads to the selection of
two or three 3 finalists in each of nine categories: Community Steward, Beyond the Call of Duty Sustainability Champion, Inspirational Wonder Woman, Exceptional Educator, Extraordinary Leader award, Indigenous Leader, Newcomer Influencer, and Emerging Influencer. This past weekend, the finalists we acknowledged and the winners announced at an extravagant awards celebration at the Hard Rock Casino, Vancouver. Presented by Title Sponsor Noura Homes for the second year, the event featured a silent auction, an extensive candy bar, complimentary champagne and appetizers, a
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keynote presentation by Lotte Davis, the founder of “One Girl Can”, and, of course, the presentation of the awards. Eight of the nine award winners this year hailed from the TriCities: Achla Safaya, Amber Gregory, Anita Wilson, Jeanette Jackson, Massi Bakhshian, Priscilla Omulo, Priti Shah, and Reihaneh Mirjani. Women’s Collaborative Hub Society is a nonprofit society that provides a personal growth and empowerment platform for women to acknowledge, own and share their gifts while connecting with other like-minded women locally and globally.
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PoCo priorities include policing and SkyTrain
Doc disappointed with drivers; relief is two years away JANIs CLEUgh jcleugh@tricitynews.com
Dr. Stephen Barron has had enough of the complaints. Ever since the first phase of the new Port Coquitlam community centre (PCCC) opened in August, Barron said, the private parking lot at the medical centre where he works is jammed with recreation complex users or parents dropping their kids off for practices and games. The 15 physicians at the Wilson Centre Family Practice, located across the street from the PCCC, often can’t find space to park their vehicles and neither can their patients, many of whom are seniors and/or disabled. And when staff confront the violators about the parking lot rules, drivers typically shrug their shoulders. “It’s disrespectful,� Barron said. The parking crunch around the $132-million rec centre update has been a sore point for downtown residents and businesses since construction started two years ago, with tradespeople taking up most of the street parking along Kingsway and Wilson avenues
Dr. Stephen Barron of the Wilson Centre Family Practice, located across the street from the new Port Coquitlam community centre, says visitors to the recreation facility are taking up his clinic’s private parking lot and preventing patients — especially seniors — from accessing medical services. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
and Mary Hill road, and the parking lots near Wilson and Shaughnessy Street. The issue is the PCCC underground parkade — and its 500 parking spots — won’t be ready for another two years, when Ventana Construction finishes Phase 2 of the rebuild. “The city’s priority has been to keep existing amenities open during the phased construction of the Port Coquitlam community centre,� said Pardeep Purewal, PoCo’s communications manager. “It would not have been possible to build the size of the parkade first and keep the old facilities operational until the opening of the amenities in
Phase 1 were completed.� The city has taken a number of steps to address the parking challenges, she said, noting a three-hour parking limit at the rec complex and better directional signage in front of the parking lot along Wilson. Purewal said city managers are also working with TransLink to secure evening and weekend parking in the West Coast Express parking lot on Kingsway Avenue. Jennifer McKinnon, executive director of the Downtown PoCo Business Improvement Association, which represents more than 300 businesses, called the parking pinch a “temporary sacrifice� given the
revitalization that’s underway in the core. “It’s an important time to be on the same page as we all want what’s best for our community,â€? McKinnon told The Tri-City News, adding, “Although patience is critical at this time, I am confident that my businesses will benefit and prosper from the progressive direction of our downtown community.â€? As for the families in the Port Coquitlam Minor Hockey association, president Kim Egli said players and visiting teams are coping with the parking squeeze around the new community centre. “Everyone has been very understanding about the lack of parking and realizes that, in the end, we will have plenty of parking when the PCCC is complete,â€? Egli said. Meanwhile, the city suggests visitors walk, cycle, take public transit or carpool to reach PCCC. Besides the underground parkade, the amenities in the centre’s Phase 2 will include a third arena with spectator seating for 780, a gymnasium, children’s area, more multipurpose spaces, a cafĂŠ, outdoor plazas and sport courts. • For questions about the PCCC construction, visit portcoquitlam.ca/pccc or email recreation@portcoquitlam.ca. Alternatively, call 604-927-7529 (for programs) or 604-927-5420 (for the project).
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Neighbourhood infrastructure, policing and transportation — including a push for a SkyTrain extension — are on Port Coquitlam council’s list of priorities for the next three years. At Tuesday’s meeting, Mayor Brad West laid out those priorities, a checklist against which he said voters can hold council accountable in the 2022 civic election. “We’re showing what’s achievable and practical and what makes sense to people,� West told The Tri-City News Monday. “This is tangible. It’s a road map of projects and programs — not an alphabet soup of buzzwords that don’t mean anything at the end of the day.� The emphasis will be on core city services such as neighbourhood infrastructure, he said, but council has also earmarked $75,000 in next year’s capital plan to study how PoCo can get at least one SkyTrain station in future years. (City managers will make an application to the provincial government to match the $75,000 consulting cost.) The city is expected to hire
a consultant in the new year to look at the options, which West will then advocate before the TransLink mayors’ council. PoCo is under-served by public transit, West said, which makes it difficult for the city’s growing population to commute in any other way than a personal vehicle. TransLink already has a number of big regional projects on the books, including an extension of SkyTrain to UBC and a proposed gondola up Burnaby Mountain to SFU; the north shore municipalities are also undertaking a feasibility study to get SkyTrain there. But PoCo could have an edge if it has its full plans laid out before regional decision-makers, West said. As for the policing review, PoCo council has set aside $100,000 to hire a consultant in the new year to look at its options. The report will outline the pros and cons of sticking with the Coquitlam RCMP detachment PoCo shares; having a separate RCMP detachment for PoCo exclusively; or starting a municipal police force, much like Surrey is doing. PoCo’s consultant report is due before council in fall 2020.
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Cannabis retailers hoping to open up shop in Port Moody will have to wait a little longer. City council was considering zoning amendments that would allow four such shops — three on St. Johns Street and another in Suter Brook Village — when Tuesday’s council meeting was abruptly adjourned at midnight after two councillors, Meghan Lahti and Diana Dilworth, did not vote to extend the meeting after it had already been extended twice. Glen Weismiller, whose Stellava Ventures Inc. is aiming to open a Purpcity outlet at 2506 St. Johns St., said despite the delay, he remains “optimistic” that his company’s plan to work with other local businesses, as well as a pledge to give 4% of its profits to Share Family and Community Services “will prevail.” He said the extra time will provide a further opportunity for residents to drop by the location and learn more about the business and how it plans to operate safely, ensuring his
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product doesn’t get to minors. Council started discussing the cannabis shop applications after a public hearing that lasted more than two hours. During the hearing, council heard several presentations in support of the various applications, including one resident who said he wants to know his kids can get cannabis from a place “that has rules” to ensure it’s safe. Randy Webster, the president of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favour of an application by burb to open a shop in Suter Brook Village. He said he was impressed by the “professional environment” during a visit to the company’s Port Coquitlam location. “I think the stigma of who the clientele is is changing,”
Webster said. Others said they’d be thrilled to be able to walk to a local retailer rather than having to travel outside of Port Moody to buy their cannabis. But others spoke in opposition, including several members of a church congregation, many of whom said they didn’t live in Port Moody but are concerned about the proximity of the shops to their church’s Sunday school and kids’ activities. Mayor Rob Vagramov told The Tri-City News Wednesday their “organized effort” seemed hypocritical as many of those church members live in communities where cannabis shops already operate. One woman, opposed to burb’s proposed shop at 101 Morrissey Rd., presented
council a petition with 42 names of residents in Suter Brook who shared her sentiment. Meanwhile, one applicant whose proposal wasn’t before council Tuesday said a rule change midway through the application process precluded local businesses from early consideration in the first wave of cannabis shops looking to set up in Port Moody. Rylie Ableman, owner of the St. James’s Well pub in NewPort Village, told The Tri-City News he’d taken all the proper steps laid out for applicants in Port Moody’s corporate policy when he was informed by city staff that he also had to show he had passed a provincial “fit and proper” vetting into the backgrounds of his principals, as well as their banking informa-
tion, a process that can take several months. He said the new requirement favoured corporate applicants who’d already obtained background clearances when they’d applied to open shops in other communities. “I feel like we’re being shut out and not being given a fair chance,” Ableman said, adding he’s been paying the lease for a location at 2343 Clarke St. for three years in anticipation of opening a cannabis shop. But Jess Daniels, Port Moody’s policy planner, said the province’s “fit and proper” requirement to obtain a licence was news to staff after it had composed the corporate policy, so the deadline for the city to receive all the assessments of applicants from the province was extended to Oct. 15 from its original Sept. 30 date. She said, so far, the city has only received assessments for the four applicants that were before council Tuesday, adding another seven are undergoing provincial review and, once their applications are complete, they’ll be brought to council sometime next year. The four applications still pending after the adjournment of Tuesday’s meeting will be put on the agenda for the next available meeting, which could happen as early as next Tuesday, Vagramov said.
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Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov started his first council meeting since his charge of sexual assault was stayed on Nov. 13 by apologizing to the city’s residents. “I’m really sorry to the public of my hometown for this ordeal,” he said. “This really is not what I expected or wanted year one to be like.” The stay of the charge is a component of the alternative measures program that was agreed to by special prosecutor Michael Klein and Vagramov’s lawyer, Ian Donaldson. Vagramov, who returned to work Nov. 18 from an unpaid leave he resumed after an earlier return in September that lasted about a month, said he also regretted that decision as it exacerbated the impact of his legal ordeal on the community and PoMo council’s work. Vagramov said he was also wrong to characterize the conclusion of his legal problems as him being “exonerated.” “What I should have conveyed was that I was glad to be ‘relieved of’ the charge,” Vagramov said, adding that is one of the definitions in the Oxford Dictionary for “exonerated.” “That is how I intended to use the word,” he said.
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such as cotton candy and pink lemonade and downplayed reports of impurities like formaldehyde, seemed to work as Canada’s vaping rate among young people shot up 74% between 2017 and ’18. Our province, finally, is acting. B.C. is tripling the PST on vape products and restricting advertising in public places like bus shelters. The regulations also limit nicotine levels, which may be chopped by as much as 60%. The province’s announcement earlier this month followed news of a Michigan teenager who needed a double lung transplant after his lungs were severely damaged from vaping. The doctor who led the surgery called vaping “an evil I haven’t faced before.” But he has. We all have. Let’s win this time.
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The Editor, There is no credible scientific evidence indicating that someone’s sexual orientation or gender identity can be changed, and attempts made to force someone to live contrary to their sexual orientation or gender identity are abusive and trauma-inducing. There is no place for discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, as outlined in the BC Human Rights Code and the Human Rights Act of Canada. In March 2019, the federal government responded to a plea by Canadians to ban conversion therapy by calling the practice “immoral” but placing the responsibility for implementing a ban on provinces
and territories. Just months later, the federal government walked back those remarks and said it would look into banning conversion therapy but it’s not clear that this change will come any time soon. In lieu of a federal ban, it’s up to British Columbia to take action. BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver, introduced legislation back in May to ban conversion therapy. At the time, he made it clear he was looking for non-partisan collaboration to ensure this torture of LGBTQ2+ British Columbians ends. Unfortunately, the BC NDP has been politicizing this issue while the BC Liberals have re-
mained largely silent. Nov. 21, Premier John Horgan announced that he’s awaiting action from the federal government while Minister of Health Adrian Dix said he believes the legislation would be “purely symbolic.” With little time left before the fall session of the legislature ends, this is an indication that the BC NDP plan to kill the bill. The proposed provincial ban on conversion therapy is not merely symbolic, it is incredibly important to survivors and for those who are being forced to endure this torture, it would implement penalties for the practice and it would apply to the practice both inside and outside of the medical system.
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The Editor, To the thief who broke into my car and stole my stereo and dash cam last week: What is the going rate for a second-hand $200 head unit? Were you able to get $50, maybe $75? I hope you enjoy the CD that was in the deck. And the dash cam with no mounting hardware or power cord. What did that sell for? Meanwhile, ICBC is so backed up processing claims for auto break-ins that it takes roughly two weeks to get an appointment to have an estimate done. Two weeks driving listening only
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Cody Bechler-Cardiff Survivor of a December 2011 stabbing in Coquitlam
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ody Bechler-Cardiff was just trying to get home. It was a cold night in December 2011 and the then19-year-old, an avid transit user, was about to board the 701 bus, his last transfer on his way back to Maple Ridge. As he went to check the schedule posted at his stop at Coquitlam Central Station bus loop, a man leaning against the wall of the brick utility room building asked if he wanted a cigarette. “No thanks,” BechlerCardiff remembers responding after taking one of his headphones out of his ear. “Don’t smoke.” Then, without warning, the stranger stepped in front of him, hit him in the face and jabbed him twice in the abdomen. Winded and in shock, Bechler-Cardiff said he felt like he had received an uppercut to the stomach. Then he saw the blood. He had been stabbed multiple times, with one of the blows hitting him in the solar plexus, piercing his heart. “It takes a second to realize,” he said during a recent interview in the living room of his Maple Ridge home. “You look down and it’s like ‘That’s not suppose to be there.’” After calling out for help, he managed to get to the curb, where several people rushed to his aid and someone immediately phoned 911. He remembers being loaded onto a stretcher and put in the ambulance. When he felt paramedics were not giving him a straight answer about how bad his injuries were, his mind began to race. “In your head, you’re like, ‘That is probably not a good sign,’” he said. Fifteen-minutes after the 911 call was made, Bechler-Cardiff was in Royal Columbian Hospital. Court papers later stated that the attending surgeon did not expect him to survive. “If any of that played out any different, I can almost guarantee you I wouldn’t be here,” he told The Tri-City News. “They told me that they didn’t have high hopes I was going to make it through. I went into
Cody Bechler-Cardiff (above) is still dealing with the effects of a random stabbing in December 2011 at Coquitlam Central Station (below). His attacker was recently sentenced. Above: GAry MCKennA/the trI-CIty neWS; beloW: trI-CIty neWS FIle Photo
ing investigation,” he said, later adding: “I kind of had to come to terms with it myself that it was a possibility that he wouldn’t get caught.” But in May 2017, court papers show, police began an undercover operation known as a “Mr. Big sting” with the intention of getting the suspect to admit to details of the crime. A month after the operation began, Scott made several statements to an undercover officer that led to his arrest. Bechler-Cardiff said he was surprised to learn of the sting when details of the investigation came out in court. “That was some TV movie kind of stuff,” he said, crediting police for their hard work and tenacity in pursuing their target. But what was even more shocking was the fact that in the years after the attack, Scott lived only a few blocks from Bechler-Cardiff’s house. He said his mom even had friends who had gone to high school with the attacker. “That was weird,” he said. “Who knows? I could have walked by him.”
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cardiac arrest a few times and it was super touch and go.”
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Bechler-Cardiff has replayed the night in his head many times. But earlier this month, the emotional wounds were re-opened for what he hopes is the last time when Tyrel William Scott received 11 years in prison for the attack. In a psychiatric report, Scott stated he was using drugs at the time and went into “psycho mode” after a woman on the bus gave him what he per-
ceived to be a dirty look. Initially, the randomness of the incident made it difficult for police to determine a motive or identify a suspect. In the days after the attack, officers asked Bechler-Cardiff if he was affiliated with any gangs and even posted a guard outside his hospital room door in case someone came back to hurt him. They wanted to know if he knew of anyone who may want to kill him, he said. “I was like, ‘I think I’m a pretty personable guy,’” he remembers saying at the time.
“As far as I know, most people like me.” It was only after police released surveillance video of the suspect on the bus that Scott’s name surfaced. Still, investigators did not believe they had enough evidence to charge him. As the years began to tick by — six of them — BechlerCardiff said he wondered if his attacker would ever be brought to justice. While police would periodically check in with him, he was under the impression the case had gone cold. “Every time I asked, they would say it was an ongo-
The attack has left both physical and emotional scars. Before the incident, BechlerCardiff said he was an outgoing young man who enjoyed going to parties and spending time with his friends. He took the bus everywhere, criss-crossing the region to school in Vancouver, where he studied music and sound engineering at the Pacific Audio Visual Institute, to his home in Maple Ridge. On the night of the attack, he was returning from a friend’s place in Surrey. These days, the 26-year-old is somewhat comfortable on SkyTrain but mainly steers clear of public transit. He took the bus once after the attack, traveling only a stop or two, but it was more about overcoming his fear than actually getting somewhere, he said. “I am two completely different people,” he said. “After that happened, I ended up being a lot more introverted. I never had anxiety or that kind of stuff before… I feel like I’m more of
a reserved person.” There are also the physical reminders. On top of the multiple stab wounds, there are scars from the staples that held his abdomen together after surgery and holes where tubes went through him. He also has a bone protruding from his chest that did not heal properly after his sternum was broken while paramedics administered CPR. “It was basically survival mode,” said Alex BechlerCardiff, Cody’s wife. “They weren’t worried about what it was going to look like.” He gets a lot of stares at the beach or the swimming pool and if anybody asks about it, “you can’t just say you were stabbed” and move on, he said. “It’s a constant reminder,” he said. “But at the same time, I look at photos from before this happened… and it is hard to even recognize it is me. Now I am used to it.”
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While the sentencing hearing has brought him some closure, Bechler-Cardiff said he remains angry about what happened and probably always will be. He is more vigilant when he is out in public and for a long time he avoided Coquitlam City Centre area. But as time has passed, he said he has been able to process the incident and things have slowly returned to normal, thanks in large part to the support of his friends and family. “It was a big support group,” he said. “It doesn’t just affect me. It affects my wife. It affects my family. It affects everyone that was around me.” Now that the court process has finished and the perpetrator sentenced — something he often doubted over the years would ever happen — he said he is ready to move on with the next chapter of his life. “After it all happened, I told myself this is going to go one of two ways: It is going to consume my life and everything is going to revolve around this, or I can figure out how to deal with it.”
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or contribute to the food hampers. MacLean called it “a really terrific way” to support Share because it allows the organization to provide healthy, nutritious food to families. “We can make sure we’re buying fresh foods that folks can’t really donate. We can also make sure our buying power is going further,” she said. That last sentiment also applies to regular donations because Share can get more bang for the donated buck by getting up to triple the return. “We appreciate people that donate the traditional nonperishable goods, and we certainly make use of that and make sure we distribute it, but it is a lot more resources that have to be put into process-
ing those donations, storing them, sorting them and then redistributing them. Whereas when we get cash donations, we are able to turn that around a lot quicker. We can target what we purchase, we can purchase more of it,” she said. Groups are also needed to help pack the food hampers just before Christmas. Share distributed 1,100 of them last year. “To turn around that amount of product in a week takes a huge effort. We’ve had local sports teams doing it for years for us. They get a little competitive with each other to see how many hampers they can pack in a period of time which we encourage,” says MacLean with a little laugh.
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IOCO LANDS: ANMORE PROPOSAL
Apartments & 4,200 people in Anmore? Development firm lays out plan for a portion of Ioco lands
Far left: An illustration from the website of the proposed Burrard Commons development in Anmore. Left: Also from the website, a map showing the planned location of the development, which would include apartments.
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A plan to develop a portion of the former Ioco lands in Anmore is in the works and, this week, the village got a good look at what the developer is proposing to build over the next decade and beyond. Gilic Global Development Management Inc., formerly Brilliant Circle Group, which bought the 232-acre Ioco lands in 2015, is now embarking on a formal process to build a new neighbourhood of more than 4,200 people on a portion of its Anmore property. (Meanwhile, the Port Moody portion, which includes the old Ioco townsite, is not part of the proposal — although the city, which borders the village, will likely have an interest in the project, especially around traffic.) Named Burrard Commons (burrardcommons.com), Gilic’s proposed project would include 12-storey apartments in a forested green space with retail and commercial space, with jobs for up to 1,100 people, and include coffee shops and a grocery store as well as trails, a playground and amenity space. After getting a glimpse of the plans, the village council agreed the project will need more study, including the hir-
ing of consultants to look at the potential impact on the village, traffic and infrastructure — with Gilic covering the costs of the outside experts. Tuesday, Anmore councillors approved a plan to review the proposal and begin public consultation, which will see residents have a say in changes required to make the project a reality, including changes to the official community plan, a rezoning and approval by Metro Vancouver. “This development would result in a significant change for the village and would represent a major change to the [official community plan],” states a report on the project. Although Gilic proposes to establish a private shuttle
to mitigate traffic impacts, Anmore village staff have recommended a study of traffic impacts, including taking a look at how the development would affect the intersection of Ioco Road and Heritage Mountain Boulevard in Port Moody, which is already a busy intersection. The report notes that the scale of the development at the corner of First Avenue and Sunnyside Road, is large and would increase the village’s population by 200% while the introduction of multi-storey buildings would be unprecedented in Anmore. But it acknowledges Burrard Commons would provide more options for people to own a home in the village,
which is currently a semi-rural enclave of mostly single-family homes on large lots. The residential component would consist of between 1,440 and 1,580 apartment units ranging in size from one to four bedrooms in mixed-use buildings, with commercial on the ground floor and in some areas on the second floor. Commercial space would total 500,000 sq. ft. in a mix of retail and office use, which is nearly double the 285,000 sq. ft. of retail and commercial space currently in Port Moody’s Suter Brook Village. But Burrard Common wouldn’t be all buildings as 40% of the development site would be open space with a mixture of active space, such as
playgrounds, plazas and trails, and natural riparian areas protecting Schoolhouse Creek North and a tributary, plus green space. Still, the development would be of such a large scale that it would require urban services, according to the report, bringing regional sewer and water systems to the village border, tying in the infrastructure directly with Metro Vancouver and providing access to regional sewer services to other areas of Anmore. (The lack of a sewer connection has been a sore point with the Anmore Green Estates, where the septic system has failed, leaching contaminant on to the grounds of nearby Eagle Mountain middle school.)
A transportation infrastructure agreement with TransLink would also be necessary for Burrard Commons to run a private shuttle between the development and SkyTrain in Port Moody. In his vision, Gilic CEO Tony Cai acknowledged there are challenges to achieving a “bold vision” but suggested “These challenges, however, can also be opportunities to find the solutions that benefit the region.” The timeline would see a village-led public engagement process beginning in the New Year, the creation of detailed staff reports and analysis, with initial readings given to an OCP amendment and sent to neighbouring communities in March 2020.
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A Port Moody councillor says he’s “alarmed” by a new proposal by Gilic Global Development Management Inc. to develop the Anmore portion of its 253-acre Ioco lands into a dense mixed-use neighbourhood that could be home to 4,200 new residents by the time it’s completed. Another says it shouldn’t come as a surprise. But neither thinks dense development on the north shore is a good idea. Coun. Hunter Madsen said nothing about the proposal by Gilic — formerly Brilliant Circle
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Group — which was presented to Anmore council Nov. 19, “makes much sense to me.” Coun. Meghan Lahti said while the project would bring much-needed new tax revenue to the village, dense development on the north shore amounts to urban sprawl. “We don’t need it,” she said.
“We have no idea what the increase in development out there will mean for our ability to move people in and out of there.” Tuesday, Port Moody council was scheduled to give first and second readings to amendments to its official community plan that would limit development of Port Moody’s part of the Ioco lands to its current zoning, which allows only single-family homes. But that was put on hold after the meeting was adjourned at midnight, before council had a chance to deal with the item. The amendments would also remove city policies that would require construction of an extension to David Avenue through Bert Flinn Park for any future development of the Ioco lands. In her report to council, Port Moody’s manager of policy
planning, Mary De Paoli, said current zoning of the site allows for 112 houses and six duplexes, although the permitted addition of secondary suites could raise the potential number of homes to 253. That’s in marked contrast to the proposed Burrard Commons project in Anmore, which is comprised of a series of 12-storey apartments, along with 500,000 sq. ft. of retail and commercial space that could provide jobs for up to 1,100 people. Madsen said such a development in “the most remote, most car-dependent and least well-serviced area of the north shore would probably be a flatout quality-of-life disaster for everyone else in the area.” Gilic CEO Tony Cai acknowledged in the proposal to Anmore that there are challenges to achieving a “bold
vision” for the site. But he also suggested it presents “opportunities to find the solutions that benefit the region.” Madsen said since the developer conducted a series of public workshops it held after acquiring the Ioco lands from Imperial Oil in 2015 to discuss its plans to turn the property into a dense “interactive community with recreational, social and educational opportunities for residents,” the city has heard nothing. It also hasn’t received a formal proposal to develop the Port Moody portion of the site. It was the proposed scope of the development and the need to improve access to it through a possible extension of David Avenue that sparked a community effort — co-founded by Madsen — to prevent such a road from being ever being built through Bert Flinn park.
Madsen said Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra need to start talking with one another about the future of the north shore. “We must all become more realistic about how much additional residential density that ecologically fragile area can handle,” he said. Lahti said such an understanding already exists. In April 2015, Port Moody and Anmore signed a memorandum of understanding the two communities would “work together and exchange information and communicate on a timely basis” about development applications for the Ioco lands. Those discussions would include dealing with regional traffic, the Mossom Creek watershed, environmental protection, amenities, neighbourhood concerns and heritage protection. — with files from Diane Strandberg
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A group of Port Moody and Anmore residents will be serving more than just a meal to residents of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside Sunday to let the city folks know that there are people in the suburbs who care. They’ll be handing out hot stew, snacks, socks and mittens to 450 people on Hastings Street on Dec. 1. And even if it’s damp and cold, volunteers hope to warm hearts with their Lunch with Love event. “We are looking forward to making those connections again,” said Celia Chiang, who is organizing the lunch after a successful first event last year. Each lunch bag will be emblazoned with a hand-drawn heart and the words “Lunch with Love” made by Chang’s daughters, who will also be helping on that day. In addition, dozens of helpers will be making stew, making donations to the cause and serving
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Converter thefts on the rise There is a fire danger from cutting tools used in thefts Gary McKenna gmckenna@tricitynews.com
A sharp increase in the number of catalytic converter thefts in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam has prompted a warning from the Mounties. Coquitlam RCMP said between August and November, 44 catalytic converters were reported stolen in its jurisdiction, which is a 335% increase compared to the same time period last year. “Our investigators are working to get those numbers back down to their traditionally low levels but we need
the public to take precautions and be our eyes and ears,” Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Michael McLaughlin said in a press release. Vehicle owners can take a number of steps to protect themselves, he said, including parking cars where there is good lighting and security cameras can work to deter thieves or keeping vehicles locked in garages overnight. Residents should also be on alert for suspicious electrical tool noises and people under cars late at night or in isolated parking lots, he said, reporting any suspicious activity should be reported to police. “Information from the public is key both for making immediate arrests and building crime activity maps,” he added. “Security video can
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Get a ride home from the pub or a party — in your own vehicle — from volunteers with Operation Red Nose, which starts tonight in the Tri-Cities. Ride donations go to KidSport Tri-Cities, a charity that pays for sporting registrations for families in financial need. Supported by ICBC, Coquitlam RCMP, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver and Coquitlam Centre as well as local eateries, the service also runs Nov. 30, Dec. 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 and 31. Call 778-8666673 for a lift between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. To volunteer with the campaign, visit operationrednosetricities.com to download an application form.
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Head over to Planet Ice (2300 Rocket Way, Coquitlam) where up to 200 Lower Mainland firefighters will play hockey in games between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. in support of Movember, a fundraiser in November for prostate and testicular cancers, mental health and suicide prevention among men. The annual tournament is organized by the Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services department. Visit ca.movember.com/donate/ details?teamId=2241421 to donate to the PoCo team.
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Take skating lessons as a family at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., where half the ice sheet on Arena 3 will be reserved for lessons. Admission is $12.50 or $15 for entry and rentals. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.
HARRY POTTeR BALL Kids can dress up as a wizard or Hogwarts student for
Hayley Knapp, Share’s event co-ordinator and fund development officer, holds some stuffies for the annual teddy bear toss at the Coquitlam Expresss home game on Dec. 1 in support of the social services charity. Amber SAdgrove
The switch gets flipped on for the annual Lights at Lafarge at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) on Saturday night. mArio bArtel/the tri-city newS
the Harry Potter Yule Ball, a seasonal celebration at Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.) from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Families can take part in craftmaking, games and a magical dance. Visit portmoody.ca.
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See the adjudicated one-act plays by SD43 high schools in the annual MetFest, at Heritage Woods secondary (1300 David Ave., Port Moody). Tonight, Port Moody, Gleneagle and Terry Fox secondaries take the stage while, on Saturday night, it’s Riverside, Centennial and Heritage Woods secondaries. Shows start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.
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The Coquitlam Express take on Chilliwack in a home game at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) at 7 p.m. Visit coquitlamexpress.ca.
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The Beethoven Trio — aka Andrew Sords (violin),
Luke Severn (cello) and Cheryl Duvall (piano) — celebrate the 250th birthday of the Viennese master composer with a concert at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 8 p.m. For tickets, call the box office at 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.
Nov. 30 CRAFT FAIR
Load up on gifts at the 4th annual Port Moody Christmas Craft Fair, held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.). More than 40 vendors will be in the Galleria. Entry is by donation with proceeds supporting the Downtown Eastside Women’s Shelter. Visit facebook.com/ pmcraftfair.
MOM’S MARkeT
The Tri-Cities Mom Group hosts a winter market at the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (2675 Shaughnessy St.) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in aid of families
in financial need during the holidays. Go to TCMG Winter Market on Facebook.
CAndLeS, CRAFTS
Learn about winter traditions around the world at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam), roll beeswax candles and try your hand at crafts with the Coquitlam Heritage Society. There are two one-hour sessions starting at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Entry is by donation and registration is required by visiting coquitlamheritage.ca.
LAFARGe LIGHTS
The largest free outdoor display of lights in the Lower Mainland this winter kicks off at Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with a party from 6 to 8 p.m. Walk the 1.2-km lake loop to see the entertainers and fire show, make crafts and snap a few selfies. Sponsored by Coquitlam Centre and The TriCity News, the 100,000-plus lights are on every night to 11 p.m. until Jan. 19, 2020. Hop
off the Evergreen Extension at Lafarge Lake-Douglas; parking will be limited (no parking at Evergreen Cultural Centre for the event). Call 604-9276300 or visit coquitlam.ca/ lights to learn about the seasonal pop-ups displays.
LIGHT THe PIeR
Over in Port Moody, the city will light up the Rocky Point Park pier (2800-block of Murray Street) for its annual Cheer on the Pier. From 6 to 8 p.m., visitors can sip hot chocolate, snack on sugar cookies, hear the Christmas carols, ride the Candy Cane mini train and have a picture taken with Santa or Frosty. The light switch is flipped at 6:30 p.m. And don’t forget to bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Port Moody fire department’s toy drive and check out the Port Moody Heritage Society’s Letters to Santa tent. Take the Evergreen Extension to Moody Centre and walk the overpass to Rocky Point Park. Visit portmoody.ca.
LATIn BeATS
Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szfler show you how to salsa in a beginners dance class at 8 p.m. in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way). The event is followed by a dance party from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Entry is $10. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.
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Bring your pet to the Shaughnessy Veterinary Hospital (2129-2850 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam) between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a photo with Santa, for a minimum $5 donation (cats and rabbits only between 11 and 11:30 a.m.). Proceeds support the Network for Animals. Call 604-945-4949 or visit coolvet.com.
In HARMOnY
Launch the festive month with the Harmony Women’s Vocal Ensemble, which performs Christmas choral music at Trinity United Church (2211 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam) starting at 2:30 p.m. Admission is $20 (no cost for kids 12 and under) at the door. Refreshments will be served. For tickets, call 604-469-1641.
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Buy a $5 Share teddy bear at the Coquitlam Express game (versus Nanaimo) and toss it onto the ice in support of the Tri-City social services agency. Guests can also bring their own stuffy and make a donation to the non-profit group at its annual fundraiser. The game starts at 3 p.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Visit coquitlamexpress.ca.
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‘After hearing her story, how could we not help?’ An unlikely combo: a yoga studio and a teenage refugee
heLP yOUth thiS SeaSOn The Tri-Cities-based Access Youth Outreach Services Society has made a plea to be considered for donations for the upcoming holiday season. “$100 can make a big difference for a youth in need. In the spirit of giving we humbly ask you, as an individual, family or business/company to donate $100 to make a difference this winter,” said the society on its website about its campaign that will run until Dec. 31. All donors will receive a tax receipt. Visit accessyouth.org.
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hogofa Alizada hasn’t seen her family in three years and has been on her own since she was 16. Now, the 19-year-old has found a supportive community among Port Moody’s yoga practitioners and alternative health community, and with their support, will graduate from high school and go to university. “I am so grateful, I never thought it would happen or that they would fundraise or people would reach out to support me,” says Alizada. The dark-haired girl with the warm eyes behind large black glasses is so serious, she has to be nudged to smile for the camera during an interview with The Tri-City News. But the last three years haven’t been easy for the young Afghan refugee, who has had to fend for herself and navigate the Canadian refugee system after walking alone across the Canadian border from the U.S. in 2017. But thanks to a connection to yoga, which Alizada learned about on Instagram and decided to pursue as a way to offset loneliness and stress, the young woman is finding the strength to take on her challenges. She hopes to go to university to obtain a law degree after she finishes Grade 12, which she is completing online, in April. “I want to help other refugees because of my story and how difficult it is to get refugee or immigrant status,” Alizada said. At her side is Jessica Wild, a yoga and fitness instructor from Oxygen Yoga and Fitness in Port Moody, who with two other women, helped organize the Shogofa’s Freedom
Yoga and fitness instructor Jessica Wild laughs with Shogofa Alizada, a Grade 12 student who left her home in Afghanistan in 2016 and was granted refugee status in Canada because she is from a persecuted minority. Wild helped organize a fundraiser to support Alizada while she continues to finish school and apply for university. Diane StranDberg/the tri-City newS
“I decided to stay because of the situation back home and the situation my parents were facing.”
Shogofa Alizada A 19-year-old refugee living in the Tri-Cities
Fundraiser that was held Nov. 16 in Coquitlam. “After hearing her story, how could we not help? She has shown such resilience and shows that we can be brave and find courage no matter what stage of life,” Wild told The Tri-City News. Alizada is not alone in coming to Canada seeking asylum; hundreds of refugees from countries as diverse as Mexico,
Iran and Iraq have been seeking refuge in B.C. in recent years, many coming from the U.S., with numbers ramping up out of concern about the American government’s crackdown on refugee claimants. The most recent BC Refugee Hub Bulletin records show 1,515 new and returning clients dealt with by refugeeserving organizations so far this year in Metro Vancouver,
and 192 of those are settling in Coquitlam while they wait for their refugee claim to be addressed — the province’s fourth-highest host city after Vancouver, Surrey and Burnaby. Many of the asylum seekers are travelling alone and, like Alizada, have to find help. For Alizada, who arrived just as numbers of inland claimants was rising, her story of how she found a place to live, got help to complete her education, secured a work permit and funds through the Ministry of Children and Family Development for living expenses is remarkable. Alizada won’t reveal how she got to Metro Vancouver from the U.S., saying only she was driven to the border by a “smuggler.”
The journey to Canada was a long one and it started with her arrival in the U.S. in 2016 to attend a summer program at Yale University. It soon became clear that she couldn’t return home because as ethnic Hazaras, her family was at risk of persecution. “I decided to stay because of the situation back home and the situation my parents were facing,” she said. Hazaras, most of whom are Shiite Muslims, are considered heretics by the majority Sunni Muslim population and Afghanistan is considered a dangerous country for them, according to Amnesty International. Alizada said she thought she would be better off staying in the U.S. but when the paperwork didn’t arrive after
several months, fear of being an undocumented refugee prompted her to flee to Canada to apply for refugee status, which was granted in September 2017, according to documents. And although the teen had a social worker, life on her own hasn’t been easy. “Everything is on me, I have to do it,” she said. Now, she is living is living in Port Moody, while applying to be a permanent resident of Canada, working at Sport Chek and finishing her Grade 12 courses online. Life in Canada hasn’t been easy, Alizada said, acknowledging she had to learn how to feed and take care of herself, and navigate the bureaucracy. But it’s better than being persecuted, giving up school and marrying young, she said, something that her six siblings still face at home. As for her mom, the two communicate via Facebook and “She is relieved that I have support now.” • To support Alizada, visit www.facebook.com/shogofasfreedom.
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And even in the depths of winter you can still get lovely fresh greens. Pureland Greenhouse sells growing microgreens while The Local Farm has living lettuce and micro greens. What a treat. Kanadell Japanese Bakery has the most unique baking I have seen. I am looking forward to learning about them and trying them out! Sun Earth Moon Art is a talented landscape photographer turned painter. Her use of strong lines and vivid colours show our province off in a really imaginative way. I am super excited about Person Touch. They have the most stunning succulent planters. Succulents are all the rage right now and make a great little gift for just about anyone. So come on out to the Port Moody Winter Market and show some love to these great new vendors. And while you’re at, stop by your favourites, too.
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Instructions In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over mediumhigh heat. Add the ground chicken and garlic. Use a wooden spoon to break up the chicken as it cooks. Stir occasionally, and cook for about 5 minutes. Add the onions and yellow peppers, and cook until the onions are soft. Add the sweet potato, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cover the skillet, and cook until the squash are tender. Don’t forget to stir occasionally. If necessary, add more olive oil or a little bit of water to cook the squash faster. While the squash is cooking, preheat oven to 400 F. When squash is tender, add shredded mozzarella and put the skillet in the oven to melt the cheese. When the cheese melts, remove from the oven, and garnish with parsley.
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It’s that time of the year when the days grow shorter, the weather turns colder and wetter, and we reflect on the year that was. We started the final year of the decade building on the success of 2018. Our hard working and dedicated staff delivered numerous, informative and productive events for our members. They aligned our activities and initiatives with the Chambers three pillars: advocate, educate, and connect.
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We launched two exciting programs in 2018 that have become high value growth areas for the Chamber membership in 2019: The Tri-Cities Young Professionals (TCYP) and the Women in Business, (WiB). The TCYP provides our younger leaders the resources needed for networking, leadership skill development, and a shared experience on the challenges this group faces. We are now over 100 members and recently celebrated our second annual TCYP Soiree. The Women in Business Committee helps bring awareness to the unique challenges women in leadership face.
Our incredible staff work tirelessly to provide new and exciting opportunities for our members to connect. They put together over 85 events per year, each delivering at the highest standards. Whether it’s a casual affair like the KICKSTART events, honouring our new businesses, or the glamour of the annual Gala, our team provides our members with networking and business development opportunities unlike any other in the Tri-Cities. With the world changing under our feet, and with the decade coming to an end, we wanted to explore what the next decade would bring. In the Spring, we hosted our annual Economic Summit, “The Future is 2020”. We are living in the age of rapid technological disruption. Our members learned about communication, urban growth, transportation, connectivity, and artificial intelligence. Our advocacy pillar would not be feasible without our members active engagement. Our local elected and non-elected government officials listen to our feedback and concerns. We hosted two all candidates debates for our recent federal election. We influenced the proposed changes to the Employment Standards Act ensuring that small and medium business had a seat at the table. We helped advance business and residential development in the Tri-Cities by shaping development applications, then providing an endorsement when applicable. I am honoured to have served as your 2019 Board Chair. I want to take this moment to recognize the professionalism, hard work, and dedication of our Chamber staff under the leadership of Michael Hind. I would also like to thank the Board of Directors who took time out of their busy schedules to help shape the Chamber, to advocate on behalf of the members, and to provide the resources the staff needed to be successful. On a personal level, I would like to thank the Past Chairs like Janine Davies, Rick Pasin, Gillian Kirk, Carlo Zarillo and in particular, Catherine Ackerman who provided wonderful examples of what the role should be. I’m excited for what 2020 will bring under Mary Vellani’s leadership. Thank you for your support over this year. The best is yet to come!
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LIBRARIES & LITERACY
Homework help, SUCCESS sessions This feature, written by librarians with Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam, is published each Thursday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries.
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• Homework Help Club: Teenage tutors help kids in Grades 1 to 6 with assignments, workbooks and worksheets — all subjects are welcome. Contact librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary. ca for more information. This program takes place at City Centre branch through Dec. 13, 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. • Design-your-card Contest: Attention, junior artists. Enter the CPL contest and you could have your design featured on new children’s Coquitlam Public Library cards. There is a category for traditional illustration (which includes crayon, pencil crayon, felt marker, watercolour, oil paint and more) and for computer-generated graphics. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in both categories but only first-place entries will be featured on a library card. The contest is open to children five to 11 years old who live in Coquitlam. Submit your entry by email, mail or in person no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. See coqlibrary.ca for full contest details. see
BOOK OF THE WEEK n The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter n Reviewed by Virginia McCreedy, Port Moody Public Library
The Rage of Dragons doesn’t start with elaborate descriptions to set the scene. It doesn’t give lengthy explanations to introduce the players or the world they live in. The story begins by dropping readers right into an epic battle — with dragons, of course. In this African-inspired fantasy world created by debut author Evan Winter, a very select few are born gifted. Women who are gifted can draw power from the underworld and command dragons by summoning them and controlling them with their minds. Men who are gifted can temporarily turn into giants and gain superhuman strength. Tau is not one of the gifted. Like Kaladin in The Stormlight Archive series, he starts off as a nobody. Being a “Lesser” in a world where people are strictly divided into classes, Tau knows he is going to end up being a dispensable front-line soldier and die fighting the endless war in which his tribe has been engaged for hundreds of years. His original plan is to fake an injury so he has an excuse to stay home. But when he loses a loved one because he has caused offence to a noble, Tau vows revenge. To stand a fighting chance against the killers responsible, Tau will have to get much stronger as quickly as possible. He will do anything to acquire this strength, even if it means risking his life — or surrendering himself to the monsters in the underworld. Readers who love a fast-paced fantasy novel will embrace The Rage of Dragons. The story never lets up and the vividly painted sequences in the underworld will leave you gasping for air. The magic system is fresh and unique, and behind the powers of the gifted lie dark secrets. This is a promising start to a new series and the next book is slated to be published in summer 2020.
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• Lendable tech: Study the night sky, learn coding and programming and play educational games with Coquitlam Public Library’s lendable technology. Ozobot Bits, Sphero SPRKs, Sky-Watcher telescopes and Playaway LaunchPad tablets can be borrowed from either branch and on the Library Link. For more information, go to coqlibrary.ca. Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.
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• ’90s Baby Party: On Dec. 2 from 2 to 2:45 p.m. and Dec. 3 from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the library’s children’s area, you can spice up your life with a ’90s throwback party for you and your baby. Celebrate an era of grunge, boy bands and pop sensations — loud prints, crop tops and windbreakers encouraged. No registration required, just drop in. • Advance-care planning:
Advance-care planning is documenting and sharing your requests for your future health and personal care. This workshop with Fraser Health will help you articulate to your loved ones what would be important during an illness or should you be unable to communicate your wishes. The workshop will also provide resources for those going through the process. To register for this program, which will be held Dec. 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the ParkLane Room, visit portmoodylibrary.ca or call 604-469-4577. • Citizenship application information: Attend this workshop from SUCCESS Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon in the library’s ParkLane Room to learn about eligibility, how to apply, what supporting documents are needed and what to expect after applying for Canadian citizenship. This workshop will be offered in different languages. Call 604-468-6000 for information and to register. Info: library.portmoody.ca or 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at
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• CUTIE Christmas: Spread some holiday cheer — join the CUTIE circle and the library’s ukulele jam group as they sing and play Christmas songs. Mark your calendars and join the circle Saturday, Dec. 14, 2 to 4 p.m. — everyone is welcome. • PoCo Sticks and Stitches: Calling all knitters and stitchers: Work on your knitting, crochet or needlework projects while chatting with other crafters on the first and third Thursdays of each month. Next meeting is Dec. 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m. • Saturday storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime, where children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Next session is Nov. 30, 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. — drop in. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca, the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page or 604-927-7999. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo.
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HIGHLIGHTS • Five minute walk to future Burke Mountain Village, a 15.8-hectare (39 acre) village area that will offer 120,000 square feet of commercial space – including a grocery store – along with a public plaza, state-of-the art recreation centre and more than 2,000 residential units.
RFO 19-09-04, SALE OF TWO TOWNHOUSE DEVELOPMENT SITES AT: 1331 OLMSTED STREET AND 1340 OLMSTED STREET, COQUITLAM, BC CIVIC ADDRESS: 1331 Olmsted Street, Coquitlam, B.C.
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• Adjacent to future Burke Mountain Discovery Centre and coffee shop. • Zoned RT-2 (Townhouse Residential) sites with road construction, sidewalks and boulevards complete and site services to lot line. • Ten minute drive from Coquitlam City Centre, SkyTrain, and West Coast Express. • Adjacent to Riley Park, a new 1.4-hectare (3.5-acre) landscaped neighbourhood park. • In proximity to two existing and two future elementary schools, and a future middle/secondary school. Access and download the full RFO package, “RFO 19-09-04 Sale of Two Townhouse Development Sites at: 1331 Olmsted Street and 1340 Olmsted Street, Coquitlam, BC” from coquitlam.ca/bids.
These sites are available for purchase through a public request for offers (RFO) process. You can access and download the full RFO package, “RFO 19-09-04 Sale of Two Townhouse Development Sites at: 1331 Olmsted Street and 1340 Olmsted Street, Coquitlam, BC” detailing the process for submitting an offer, along with additional detailed site information at: coquitlam.ca/bids. Parties interested in submitting an offer, must follow instructions detailed within the RFO document. Offer(s) and deposit(s) must be received by the City of Coquitlam no later than 2 p.m. PST, Wednesday, December 4, 2019. All inquiries are to be directed in writing by email only, quoting “RFO 19-0904 Sale of Two Townhouse Development Sites at: 1331 Olmsted Street and 1340 Olmsted Street, Coquitlam, BC” to: landsales@coquitlam.ca.
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Share the warmth & give this season Coats, scarves and gloves needed, as are school supplies The Homebuilders Association of Vancouver (HAVAN) has kicked off its 24th annual Coats for Kids campaign with seven drop-off locations in the Tri-Cities. HAVAN is looking for used coats, scarves, gloves, blankets and new unwrapped toys and gifts for children of all ages. The plan is to put all of the donations — the goal is to have 10,000 items — from the 72 drop-off locations throughout the region in one big pile for a gigantic donation to the Lower Mainland and Surrey Christmas bureaus at an activity-filled event at Trail Appliances in Richmond (3388 Sweden Way) on Dec. 6 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. • The Coquitlam drop-off locations are DOS Design (110A-81 Golden Dr., weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.), Morningstar Homes (946 Brunette Ave., weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Dulux Paints (2-75 Blue Mountain St., weekdays 6:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), and Trail Appliances (2550 Barnet Hwy., weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.). • They are also being collected at PoCo Building Supplies (2650 Mary Hill Rd., weekdays, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), Nickel Bros. House Moving (1528 Broadway St., Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m). • And in Port Moody, you can drop off at Green Sheet Construction (100 Sycamore Dr.), weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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An international relief organization is looking for Tri-Cities residents to fill up a shoebox with gifts for kids that will be distributed to struggling children in other countries. Operation Christmas Child, run by Samaritan’s Purse, is seeking shoeboxes full of toys, school supplies, hygiene items, notes
and photos, along with a $10-per-box donation to cover shipping and other costs for children “living in the midst of poverty, disease, war and natural disaster,” according to a press release from the Christian organization whose Canadian headquarters are in Calgary and is connected to the Billy Graham Evangelical Association. The release said the drive has been going on internationally since 1993, with more than 167 million shoeboxes, including 517,000 to West Africa and Central America last year. In the Tri-Cities, the shoeboxes will be collected next week at two locations. They can be dropped off at the La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery, 1338 United Blvd., Coquitlam, Monday to Wednesday (Nov. 18 to 20) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. They are also being accepted at TriCity Church, 2145 Nova Scotia Ave., in Port Coquitlam on Wednesday, Nov. 20 (2 to 4 p.m), Thursday (4 to 8 p.m.), Friday (2 to 6 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
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• Rockin’ Holiday craft market to benefit Tri-City Transitions Society, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, Show Theatre, 2020 United Blvd., Coquitlam; 50+ vendors, with local artisans selling handmade crafts and specialty food items. Info: hardrockcasinovancouver. com.
TUESDAY, DEC. 3 • Have you considered becoming a foster parent? There are children and youth in the Tri-Cities who require skilled, caring foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. Info: call North Fraser Recruitment Team, 604-764-8098.
THURSDAY, DEC. 5 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-9 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 1025 Ridgeway Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-939-1810.
SATURDAY, DEC. 7 • Cape Horn elementary school Breakfast with Santa and Christmas market, 9:3011:30 a.m., 155 Finnigan St., Coquitlam; breakfast of pancakes, sausages, juice and coffee; pictures with Santa; Xmas shopping; storytime with Mrs.
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DEC. 7: AUTHOR WIEBE AT WORDSMITHS • Tri-City Wordsmiths meets, 2-4:30 p.m., in the program room at the new Terry Fox Library (entrance is through the front door of PoCo community centre, 2150 Wilson Ave.). Featured: Sam Wiebe, Vancouver Noir writer, will present a workshop, Murder Mystery, Character and Dialogue; he will focus on two essential parts of crime fiction storytelling: creating dynamic characters and writing convincing dialogue. Free admission but library registration is required by calling 604-9277999. Info: www.tri-citywordsmiths.ca.
Claus; kids’ activities. Admission: $5 per person. Info: capehornpac@gmail.com. • Breakfast with Santa, Place Maillardville community centre, 1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam. All ages. $5 per person/children under 18 months are free. Come and get your photo taken, enjoy crafts, face painting and festive music.
SUNDAY, DEC. 8 • Dogwood Songsters Christmas concert, A Little Bit of Christmas, A Little Bit of Starshine, 2-4 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave, Coquitlam. This is a festive tradition of seasonal songs guaranteed to get you in the Christmas spirit. Admission: $7 (children 6 and under free); coffee, tea and cookies included, free parking. Tickets can be purchased from choir members or at the Dogwood Designs gift shop. Non-perishable food donations to the food bank will be collected.
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SATURDAY, NOV. 30 • Tri-Cities Moms Group winter market, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133, 2675 Shaughnessy St., PoCo (parking access off Elgin Street). Profits will towards Christmas hampers for moms in need.
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TUESDAY, DEC. 10 • Tri-City Photography Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody. Guest welcome. Info: www.tricityphotoclub.ca. • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-4 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-939-1810.
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11 • Pacific Digital Photography Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school – guests always welcome. Check out the club website (pdpc.ca) for additional information about PDPC and for a complete listing of club meetings and keynote speakers. see next page
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Help the University of Guelph improve g healthcare across Canada. hearing Connect Hearing and Professor Mark Fenske at the University of Guelph are seeking participants who are over 50 years of age, have never worn hearing aids and have not had a hearing test in the last 24 months, for a hearing study that investigates factors that can influence better hearing. Study Parameters The researchers will examine listening in a range of situations, from one-on-one, to group conversations, watching TV and wider social contexts like supermarkets and other noisy environments, and how it effects connection and socialization.
Why Participate? It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss, but most do not seek a solution right away. In this study you’ll be playing an important part in determining the key factors around identifying hearing loss and what influences the decision to seek treatment.
Participants will be significantly adding to growing knowledge surrounding hearing loss. You can register to be part of this groundbreaking new hearing study by calling 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study *Wingfield, A., Tun, P. A., & McCoy, S. L. (2005). Hearing Loss in Older Adulthood: What It Is and How It Interacts With Cognitive Performance. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 14(3), 144–148. † Study participants must be over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids. No fees and no purchase necessary. 1. Cruickshanks, K. L., Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886. 2. National Institutes of Health. (2010).
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VOLUNTEERS • KidStart needs volunteer mentors to provide caring and supportive relationships. You must be 21 years or older, prepared to accept a young person unconditionally and able to spend three hours a week or more. Mentors are carefully screened and supported, and there are regular training sessions. Info: www.kidstart.ca. • Volunteers wanted for all positions at Eagle Ridge Hospital Auxiliary thrift shop, located at 2811B Shaughnessy St., PoCo; applications available at the store during open hours, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursdays; noon-3 p.m. Sundays. • Hyde Creek Watershed Society is looking for volunteers to assist with programs and operations; society is made
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Correction Notice In the circular beginning Friday, November 22, 2019, the $119.99 7 ft. Pre-Lit Flocked Slim Tree is out of stock. We are offering the following alternative tree: Sale $109.99, Reg. $300, Save $190 7ft. Pre-Lit Willow Pine Tree, 300 clear lights. 792 tips. Tree #107 clear. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Join the Magic during Lights at Lafarge! Enhance your experience while visiting Lights at Lafarge. Drop-in for weekly pop-up Gleneagle Sec Secondary ondar Take Take Action Action Club [photo] activities with the Park Spark staff and volunteer team, rainyorSchool shine. Meet at the Warming Tent on the TD Community Plaza, 6 – 8 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 1 Scavenger Hunt Explore the light display and complete our scavenger hunt to win a fun prize.
Monday, Dec. 2 Welcome to the Park Spark Plaza
Tuesday, Dec. 3 Welcome to the Park Spark Plaza
Stop by to visit the Park Spark team as they transform the TD Plaza into the Park Spark Plaza for Lights at Lafarge.
Stop by to visit the Park Spark team as they transform the TD Plaza into the Park Spark Plaza for Lights at Lafarge.
Wednesday, Dec. 4 Light Up Sports Night
Thursday, Dec. 5 Westcoast Family Centre Night
Play light up frisbee, badminton and more in Town Centre Park.
Family fun with Westcoast Family Centre.
Friday, Dec. 6 Douglas College Night
Saturday, Dec. 7 Frozen Night
The Douglas College choir will lead a festive caroling sing along. Join in the fun and get in the spirit of the season.
Inviting all princes and princesses to take a tour around the lake in style. Prizes will be awarded for best costume.
For more event info including a parking map, visit coquitlam.ca/parkspark
Thank You Light Brigade Volunteers! Over 650 volunteers were involved with the installation of the 2019 Lights at Lafarge Winter Lights display. Our Light Brigade volunteers not only created several new display elements, but also strung up hundreds of thousands of LED lights around Town Center Park. Stay in touch at parkspark@coquitlam.ca
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Business awards The best of the local business community was named as the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce released a list of its Business Excellence Awards finalists. The finalists, by category, are: • Business of the Year (one to 10 employees): Aging My Way Home Care, Dave’s Custom Metal Works, PlayWorks Physio, Squish Juicery and Strive Health + Performance. • Business of the Year (11 to 30 employees): Creative Transportation Solutions,
Pulse Dance Centre and West World Paper. • Business of the Year (30+ employees): Coast Therapy, Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam and Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. • Young Professional of the Year: Kelso Kennedy, RedStamp Agency; Taryn Barker, The Little Butcher; and Yasaman Madanikia, Expressions Counselling. • Business Leader of the Year: Chris Chong, Butter Studios; Ryan Peterson, Finger Food; and Angela Calla, The Angela Calla
CHAMBER NAMES ITS 2020 BOARD The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce has named its board of directors for 2020. Board members are: chair, Mary Vellani, TD Bank; vice-chair, Shannon Mitchell, publisher of The Tri-City News; past chair, Randy Webster, MedRay Imaging; and treasurer, Ryan Whittle, Evolve Accounting Group. As well, the following directors were named: Andrea Jabour, I Am Someone; Celia Chiang, Black Pearl Capital Corp.; Daniel Richardson, BTM Lawyers; Jason Boyne, Goodbye Graffiti; Jennifer McKinnon, Creating Culture/ Downtown Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association; Jenifer Wright, Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club; Kelso Kennedy, RedStamp; Peter Kobayashi, G&F Financial Group; Ryan Oake, Oake Mortgage — Dominion Lending Centres Producers West; and Vivien Symington, Club Aviva.
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PoMo house post carves KFN story Kwikwetlem house post is one of five along Shoreline Trail janis cleugh jcleugh@tricitynews.com
Two months ago, Kwantlen First Nation artist Brandon Gabriel and Tasha Faye Evans, co-ordinator of the Welcome Post Project, were invited to Coquitlam Lake to pick a tree. Metro Vancouver asked the pair to select an old-growth western red cedar that had fallen on its own last winter in the watershed, the traditional territory of the Kwikwetlem First Nation. They chose a 600-year-old, 17-foot giant and, after an onsite blessing ceremony, the log was trucked to Port Moody’s Noons Creek Hatchery, where Gabriel and others began to prepare it. Then, the artist and Evans spoke with Kwikwetlem Chief Ed Hall and the elders about the band’s story, and heard how the century-old dam on the Coquitlam River had destroyed the salmon they depended on. With their tales in mind, Gabriel began to sketch out a pattern for a house post featuring Kwikwetlem symbols: feathers, fish, fish eggs and a lightning bolt, the latter to signify the dam power. Last month, Gabriel and his helpers, including Dené/ Cree artist Jonas Bige, stripped
Carvers including Dené/Cree artist Jonas Bige (right) and Dave Bennie of the Port Moody Ecological Society (second from left) before the red cedar. couRtesY of tasha faYe evans
Kwantlen First Nation artist Brandon Gabriel works on a house post — honouring the Kwikwetlem First Nation story — at the Noons Creek hatchery in Port Moody. He is expected to wrap up the project by Dec. 9. janis cleugh/the tRi-citY neWs
off the bark (to use for future weaving projects) and started to carve, clean and polish the 4,300-lb. log. And although they only work three days a week, the group has gained plenty of attention from Shoreline Trail walkers, School District 43 classes and visitors from around the Lower Mainland. “The community feels
very invested in this project,” Gabriel told The Tri-City News last Monday. “There has been genuine curiosity, and from all ages, about Kwikwetlem’s story.” The carving, due to wrap up in mid-December, follows completion last year of a house post honouring the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation, which — like the KFN — also
has past ties to the Burrard Inlet. That post, telling the Tsleil-Waututh story, was dedicated and raised at the hatchery last year. Evans said she hopes to see the Kwikwetlem house post up at one of two spots in Rocky Point Park on the next National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21: the pier or at the head of the Shoreline Trail.
In total, she plans five to be raised as part of the Shoreline Trail House Post Project, for which Evans has collected $100,000 for the artist labour and educational programming (the other three will honour the fellow Coast Salish bands of Musqueam, Katzie and Squamish nations). Supported by the Port Moody Foundation, the city, the Port Moody Ecological Society (which operates the Noons Creek hatchery), Kwikwetlem First Nation and Canada Council for the Arts, the house post project has the band’s blessing. A few of its youth (plus SD43 students) have even picked up carving tools and had a dig. Gabriel, who has his bache-
lor’s degree in visual arts from Emily Carr University of Art + Design, said he appreciates the goodwill and participation on the “Spirit of Kwikwetlem” house post, and the words and gifts from the passersby who have donated food and drinks to the carvers. To see Brandon Gabriel in action, visit the tent behind the Noons Creek hatchery Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Mondays, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Tuesdays, 7 a.m. to noon. To donate to the Shoreline Trail House Post Project, go to noonscreek.org (under Welcome Post Project). You can also follow the carving via at Facebook.com/ noonscreek or on Twitter via @ jonasbige.
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Have a good time while supporting a great cause aboard the annual West Coast Express Santa Train on December 7th & 14th. To ride for free, simply bring a new, unwrapped toy (approximately the same value as a return ticket); limit one ticket per person–must be used the same day. Plus you’ll also receive a 2-for-1 voucher for the Vancouver Christmas Market. MISSION CITY
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Paper quilling started in Europe some 500 years ago Christa Cunningham’s poinsettias are among the festive fine art pieces in this year’s Christmas Boutique, which takes over the gift shop at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) until Dec. 21. Items for sale include handmade gifts such as soaps, jewellery and décor from 60 artists around the Lower Mainland. A Delta resident, Cunningham taught herself paper quilling, an intricate art form that originated in Europe more than 500 years ago. “The pieces are created by rolling or curling narrow strips of paper into various shapes and arranging them together to form a unique design or structure,” she wrote in her artist’s biography. “Although quilling appears delicate and ornate, it is amazingly sturdy.” Place des arts
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Festive Felting! Students at Coquitlam’s Walton elementary school got a concert — and a dose of Canadian music history — from West My Friend last Thursday. The Victoria-based folk trio, made up of UVic music graduates (from left) Alex Rempel on mandolin, Eden Oliver on guitar and flute, and Jeff Poynter on accordion, is on tour to promote its new CD, In Constellation. Earlier this month, West My Friend was at the Evergreen Cultural Centre to perform tracks from the album with the Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Walton staff and students assembled in the gym Nov. 21 to hear the unplugged musicians sing tunes by Joni Mitchell, Gordon Lightfoot and the Barenaked Ladies, among others. Oliver also performed her original song “Missing You.”
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Cook named acting director at Evergreen Cook to help board fill vacancies at City Centre arts venue janis cleugh jcleugh@tricitynews.com
A past CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is now heading up a highprofile arts organization in Coquitlam — temporarily. Last week, Evergreen Cultural Centre named Jill Cook as its interim executive director. Cook replaces Jon-Paul Walden, who resigned last month after nine years leading the non-profit group. Cook is no stranger to the arts and culture scene in the Tri-Cities, having previously worked as the executive director of the Coquitlam Heritage Society. The Coquitlam resident has also served on the boards of the Port Moody Public Library and InterLINK, and, currently, she is a citizen representative on the city’s culture service advisory committee and foundation board treasurer for Douglas College. Cook has also been the executive direc-
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tor for the Crossroads Hospice Society and the Coquitlam Foundation. She told The Tri-City News she’ll be helping the Evergreen board over the next “two to three months” find a permanent successor to Walden plus a marketing manager, following the resignation this month of Andrea Jabour. As well, Evergreen is also looking for a front-of-house co-ordinator to replace Sandra Andrew, who is retiring after more than a decade at the venue. “We’ll be busy filling the vacancies but, luckily, the programming is established
and the organization is running beautifully,” Cook said last Friday. During budget presentations last month before Coquitlam city council, board treasurer Andrew Richardson said Evergreen, which last year received a $816,336 operating grant from the municipality, is in need of a youth programmer and marketer (to promote and improve programming) and a fund development manager (to find new funding sources with businesses). His total grant request was more than $1 million. But several councillors challenged Richardson on the lack of partnerships at Evergreen. According to its fiscal summary, the organization spent more than $1 million on labour and was short $46,104 on its 2018 balance sheet. The city’s 2020 financial plan is set to be adopted next month. Evergreen Cultural Centre is a 23-year-old arts hub located between Lafarge Lake and the Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station, and has a 257-seat theatre, art gallery, rehearsal hall and studio spaces.
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Gleneagle music for a Kenyan school Also, Shiloh bids now open for art to fund African schools Janis cleugh jcleugh@tricitynews.com
The Me to We Club at Coquitlam’s Gleneagle secondary school will hear from student and alumni performers at its coffee house tomorrow (Friday) night. Former students Jay Hamidova, Chelsea Rubin, Melissa Bouwmeester and Tori Kazemir are back to entertain at the seventh annual fundraiser while Port Moody secondary’s Nina Lu and Jan Mazurek will also play.
The group’s goal this year is to bring in $2,500 — about $1,000 from the coffee house — to help build a school in Ilmedeketa, Kenya. The village was recently endorsed as Me to We beneficiary and Grade 12 student Lucas Hung, who is on the coffee house organizing committee, also visited the African country as a Me to We representative. Tickets for the Nov. 29 event are $10/$6.
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For Port Moody’s Kent Johnson, it’s always exciting when his Trail Smoke Eaters visit the Coquitlam Express because he gets to play in front of family and friends from his Heritage Mountain neighbourhood. But this year’s lone visit by Johnson’s BC Hockey League team to his home turf on Dec. 6 may be trumped by his first chance to wear the maple leaf. Johnson is among the 44 players invited to a selection camp Dec. 1 to 3 in Calgary to determine the team that will represent western Canada’s five Junior A hockey leagues in the World Junior A Challenge. The nine-day tournament will be played in Dawson Creek beginning Dec. 7 and features all-star teams from eastern Canada, Czech Republic, Russia and the United States. Playing for his country would be another notch in Johnson’s belt, which has already accumulated a considerable number of achievements this season. The 17-year-old second-year centreman leads the league in scoring, has been twice named player of the week and in October he was named player of the month. That has caught the attention of pro scouts assessing young players eligible for the 2021 NHL entry draft, although Johnson, who’s committed to play at the University of Michigan beginning next fall, said he tries not to think
Port Moody’s Kent Johnson celebrates a goal for his Trail Smoke Eaters. Johnson leads the BC Hockey League in scoring and he was the league’s player of the month in October. MIKE HOCKLEY PHOTO
about their presence. “It’s obviously a goal of mine,” Johnson said of playing in the NHL. “But I just try to focus on being good here.” When “here” is the BCHL’s easternmost outpost, Johnson said keeping his eyes on the prize isn’t hard. He said the rabid support the team enjoys in Trail is especially motivating. “You want to practise and get better so we can do some-
thing special in Trail.” Johnson said his transition from suburbia, where he played minor hockey in Port Moody and then for North Shore Winter Club, to small town, was eased by the experience of his older brother, Kyle Johnson, who played three seasons for the BCHL’s Prince George Spruce Kings before heading to Yale University, where he’s in his second year. The two exchange text mes-
sages almost daily, and train together in the off-season. This past summer, that training took on extra urgency as Johnson prepped for a breakout season. The brothers worked out in the gym to build strength, then hit the ice at various rinks around Metro Vancouver to hone their skating and skills. “I like to be on the ice a lot and improve my stickhandling,” Johnson said, adding
the extra responsibility that comes with being a veteran player has also stoked his ambition. So far, Johnson has thrived in the role. His linemate, Michael Colella, is third in the BCHL scoring race and the Smoke Eaters are in the thick of a playoff race in the league’s Interior division. Johnson said Colella is a good complement to his own
playmaking abilities. “We’re just two smart offensive players who are on the same page,” he said. “We look for each other and we just clicked.” With the move to Michigan looming in 2020, Johnson said he’s enjoying being a big fish in Trail’s small pond. “You just know you’ve got to give 100% all the time,” he said. “There’s a lot of expectation.”
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Pinetree Timberwolves forward Bardia Ilbeigi tries to wrest control of the ball from a pair of Hugh Boyd defenders in the first half of their opening round game at the annual Big Ticket basketball tournament, Monday at New Westminster secondary school. Pinetree won, 78-72. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Hoops season underway Kodiak Klassic attracts top teams beginning today High school basketball takes flight this week with several Tri-City teams participating in early tournaments. The senior boys teams from Pinetree, Riverside and Port Moody secondary schools are playing in the Big Ticket Tournament that started Monday and wraps up tomorrow (Friday) at 16 sites across the Lower Mainland. Thursday, the top seven senior boys AAAA teams — and 11 of the top 15 — will converge at Heritage Woods and Centennial second-
ary schools, as well as Eagle Mountain middle school, for the annual Kodiak Klassic. The Centennial Centaurs are ranked fourth heading into the season and the host team, Heritage Woods, is an honourable mention in the pre-season poll. Kodiaks’ coach Gregory Schellenberg said the assembly of top teams is a good litmus test to see where each stands. “Competing against the top teams in the province is how you get better,” Schellenberg said. “It also shows us what we need to work on.” Now in its ninth year, Schellenberg said the Klassic
has become a destination tournament. In fact, the last six years, the eventual provincial AAAA champion started its season at the Heritage Woods tournament. “Over the years we’ve worked extremely hard to ensure everyone has a great experience,” he said. “It’s one of those tournament where coaches are contacting us because they want to be in it.” The tournament wraps up Saturday with the championship game at Heritage Woods at 6:15 p.m. For a full schedule go to kodiakklassic.ca. Look for The Tri-City News’ preview of the the local boys season on Dec. 5.
Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils forward Ryan Yazdani goes up for a header against Argyle Pipers defender Nick Kordysz in the second half of their opening round match at the BC boys AAA soccer championships, last Thursday at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex. The teams played to a 2-2 draw after Argyle was able to tie the score on a free kick awarded right at full time. Best went on to finish eighth in the tournament. Blue Devils coach Dave Jones said it was still an admirable achievement for a rebuilding team that was also hobbled by injuries and fatigue. He said said his charges showed “tremendous resilience” to finish preliminary play in the 16-team tournament second in its group, with a win, a loss and a draw. Best rebounded from its opening draw with a 2-1 victory over the Abbotsford Panthers, but were then edged 2-1 by top-ranked Panorama Ridge in a match for a berth in the semifinal. The Thunder went on to win it all, defeating another Surrey school, L.A. Matheson, 3-0 in the final. Best lost its final two matches of the tournament, 2-0 to Reynolds and 1-0 to Oak Bay. The Terry Fox Ravens finished 11th after edging Sardis 2-1 in its final match. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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