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Cannabis business gets a temporary use permit

Former PoCo worker pleads guilty to copper theft

Coming up in PoMo: tree chipping & Penguin Plunge

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31 bears killed in Tri-Cities in 2019 ‘Lock it down,’ B.C. Conservation Officer Service advises DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Christine Conroy, the community librarian supervisor at Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox Library, shows off an Ozobot, one of the pieces of technology patrons can learn about and try. The library is holding a special tech talk event for teens, adults and seniors Jan. 7 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. See story on page 20. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Conservation officers continue to investigate properties with unsecured waste in a neighbourhood where six bears were killed for being habituated to humans and their food. “It’s very disheartening,” said Sgt. Todd Hunter of the BC Conservation Officer Service, who said his officers are investigating a complaint about waste being left out that was made to his agency from a neighbour in the area. “The city is doing a massive outreach, there’s an advocacy group leaving door hangers and they’re doing enforcement, and still people are

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leaving [waste carts] out,” said Hunter, who said photos of the problem homes were sent along with the report. “We need those businesses and residents in those areas to lock it down,” Hunter told The Tri-City News. His concerns come as the Tri-Cities experienced one of the worst years in recent memory for the number of bears euthanized because they were food-conditioned and habituated to humans, which means they were accessing people’s yards, homes and waste carts for nourishment. As many as 31 bears were destroyed in the Tri-Cities this year, Hunter said. One of the bears was euthanized because it was sick or injured, but 30 were killed because they were in conflict with humans. SEE

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Climate group disappointed over lack of Coquitlam council statement Only Port Moody has officially declared a climate emergency

“We are not doing enough and quickly enough... I hope we can commit to do a lot more. I believe the targets are essential targets to reach.”

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Chris Wilson Climate concerns were raised at Coquitlam council last week but if environmental activists were hoping for a strong statement about a climate emergency, they came away empty-handed. Instead, the city will “explore” the actions required to achieve international greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets in its upcoming environmental sustainability plan. The Force of Nature Alliance’s efforts to jolt Tri-City councils into action on reducing GHGs — including adopting the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) climate targets to reduce GHG emissions by 45% below 2010

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levels by 2030 and to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 — has so far been met with mixed reaction. Only Port Moody has declared a climate emergency. In saying no, both Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam pointed to action they have already taken to reduce GHG emissions over the last decade. In Coquitlam, both Mayor Richard Stewart and Coun. Craig Hodge, who chairs the city’s environmental committee, said the impacts of

climate change are becoming more severe but making a proclamation and accepting targets would circumvent plans under way to develop a Strategic Environmental Sustainability Plan. The plan is supposed to include targets and progress reports. “Every member of council recognizes the urgency of the climate reality we face as a globe and that Coquitlam has always been of the position that rather than speak, we take action,” Stewart said, noting the city doesn’t make

proclamations. But while the decision to explore the actions required to achieve IPCC targets in the upcoming plan was unanimously approved, at least one councillor said the globe is facing a climate emergency and more action is needed immediately. “I still believe we are in a climate emergency,” Coun. Chris Wilson said. “We are not doing enough and quickly enough. And I appreciate the work is staff doing on a sustainability plan and I hope we

For more on this, read our editorial on Opinions & More on page 13 can commit to do a lot more. I believe the targets that are set out are essential targets to reach.” Other councillors’ opinions on how the city should deal with climate change issues ranged from congratulatory remarks on actions the city has already taken as well as comments on the responsibility citizens have for reducing their own emissions, planting trees to reduce carbon and the need for senior governments to help municipalities obtain data to measure progress. In a statement, Force of Nature, whose members attended Monday’s council meeting, expressed disappointment that Coquitlam council didn’t make a statement emphasizing the urgency of the situation or immediately adopt the IPCC-

recommended climate targets. “Force of Nature looks forward to Coquitlam adopting the IPCC emission reduction targets next year and the strong strategic plan that will see Coquitlam racing to netzero emissions.” In June, Port Moody unanimously declared a climate emergency in response to a report by councillors Amy Lubik and Meghan Lahti, who called for actions to reduce carbon, including in new buildings, while in November, Port Coquitlam did not pass Force of Nature’s recommendation. At the time, PoCo Mayor Brad West told the Force of Nature reps that PoCo has had a Climate Action plan for a decade, is a leader in the issue and is cutting greenhouse gases through better planning and building.

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Coquitlam has adopted a new strategic plan that provides a roadmap for the City’s key deliverables for the next four years and beyond outlining what the City hopes to achieve. Developed after one of the City’s most successful public engagement processes to date and adopted by City Council on Dec. 16, the 2020 – 2023 Strategic Plan updates the City’s vision statement, mission, corporate values and strategic goals and reflects evolving community attitudes, emerging priorities and changes to the City government. The plan includes deliverables and key performance indicators and can be viewed in its entirety at coquitlam.ca/stratplan. The Strategic Plan will be reviewed every four years, while the core elements remain in place until 2032.

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Tree Chipping Help reduce waste by disposing of your natural Christmas tree at a tree-chipping event by donation to support local community groups on Saturday Jan. 4 and Sunday, Jan. 5. Trees must be tinsel and decoration free – see coquitlam.ca/treechipping for location and time details. Natural trees can also be disposed of in your Green Cart as long as the lid is completely closed and the tree is cut in 1m lengths and a maximum 10cm diameter. Whole or cut trees can also be disposed of at the Coquitlam Transfer Station, 1200 United Boulevard, 604-681-5600. For more info, please contact: Compost Hotline: 604-736-2250 or Engineering & Public Works Customer Service: 604-927-3500

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While the city of Coquitlam is still reviewing how it intends to regulate the cannabis industry, one company is already setting up shop in the municipality. Nextleaf Labs received a temporary use permit last week for a Schooner Street property where it intends to research and develop marijuana extraction techniques. The company also manufactures processing equipment that distills and refines waste cannabis into usable oils, according to a city staff report. “Nextleaf is different in that it does not cultivate cannabis or hemp,” company president Tom Ulanowski told council Dec. 16. “Our patented processing technology helps companies increase revenue and profitability through extraction and purification of low quality and otherwise waste biomass into high-purity oil.” The end product can then be used in both medical and recreational markets, he added, noting the company does not sell directly to consumers. But jumping through the

Updating city bylaws to accommodate cannabis businesses isn’t high on Coquitlam council’s list of priorities but it recently approved one temporary use permit. ISTOCK PHOTO

regulatory hoops is difficult in a city where most cannabisrelated activities are prohibited under current zoning bylaws. Updating the rules is listed as a C priority in Coquitlam’s 2020 business plan. While the city is in the process of reviewing its marijuana regulations, Nextleaf Labs will operate under the temporary use permit while it hopes the bylaws will change by the time that document expires in three years. “We understand that in the worst-case scenario, we have the ability to extend it,” Ulanowski said. “We are hoping that we can be a test case for the city of Coquitlam to show and prove to the public and the staff and council and

the mayor that we are able to operate transparently, we are able to be a positive member of the community. And hopefully, by then, the bylaws will change and be a little less restrictive for organizations like ours.” Nextleaf Labs would be one of the first processing operations in Metro Vancouver and could work to raise Coquitlam’s profile in the cannabis technology industry, Ulanowski said. It will also provide between 30 and 50 skilled jobs for local residents. Given the history of the illegal marijuana growing industry in B.C., Ulanowski said he understands some of the reticence about dealing with legal producers. But municipal regulations

have been one of the biggest hurdles facing the industry in B.C., forcing some companies to relocate to Alberta and Ontario, he said. If attitudes do not change, the province could miss out on a growing part of the economy, Ulanowski added. “The legal industry has not seen a lot of support from municipalities,” he said, later adding: “That is the biggest challenge for the industry in B.C.” Coquitlam councillors were supportive of the business, voting unanimously in favour of the temporary use permit. Several council members recently toured the facility and noted the extensive security system operating on the premises.

A new highrise is coming to Maillardville. Coquitlam council last week approved a 29-storey project planned for Blue Mountain Street and Lougheed Highway following a public hearing, adding 179 units to the neighbourhood. The building will also have unique wood-tone metal panels the developer said highlights the area’s history as a forestry community. “The site is very important for us because it is Coquitlam’s gateway into Maillardville,” said architect Wilson Chang. “We want to develop not just another tower that could be in Vancouver or Surrey. Want to develop a tower that speaks to this neighbourhood.” When it is built, the project will include 122 market condos and 51 market rentals plus six below-market units as well as ground-level commercial spaces. The project will include 217 residential parking spaces and 36 visitor stalls accessible from the lane proposed for the east side of the property. The building will also have a 11,695-sq. ft. amenity area with a gym, sauna and community room as well as outdoor bocce courts, children’s play area and dining area.

The building is slated for the northeast corner of the intersection across from another future 21-storey tower planned for the northwest corner. Several residents expressed concerns over traffic issues during the public hearing. “The intersection is extremely busy,” said Norma Lehto, who has a business in the neighbourhood. “I am just wondering about the amount of extra traffic a project of this scale will bring to this area when there is already tremendous problems.” Heather Stewart, who lives across the street from the development, expressed similar concerns. “I don’t know how you can add one more car in that area,” she said. “Now we have two towers on opposing corners right there… I can’t even get out on to Blue Mountain in the mornings these days because the traffic is backed up there.” But engineering staff said the traffic issues in the area are largely connected to the lack of a new Brunette Interchange. Coquitlam has been working with the city of New Westminster and the province to upgrade the freeway on-ramps in order to improve traffic flow in Maillardville, said Mayor Richard Stewart.

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Harold Lewis was one of seven employees terminated in 2018 JanIS CLEUgH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

A water operator fired from his city of Port Coquitlam job last year pleaded guilty last Thursday to a charge of stealing copper pipes from the municipality. Harold Lewis avoided a two-day trial that had been scheduled for last Thursday and Friday by admitting to the offence of theft under $5,000. He will be sentenced Jan. 30. Crown counsel told Judge Tina Dion several reports are required before the sentencing. Lewis did not speak during the brief hearing other than to confirm his plea. Afterward, his lawyer, Michael Bolton, declined to make a statement to The Tri-City News until his client is sentenced. Lewis, a 57-year-old PoCo resident, was one of seven public works employees terminated last year on allegations of stealing new and used copper pipes from the city to sell for scrap metal over a 10-year period. The estimated total loss to the city was at least $75,000. Cpl. Michael McLaughlin of Coquitlam RCMP told The Tri-

City News last week the other six former workers wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t face criminal charges. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our investigation is essentially concluded,â&#x20AC;? he said. In a statement, CUPE Local 498, which represents PoCo city employees, said the organization â&#x20AC;&#x153;has assisted the seven city of Port Coquitlam workers terminated in 2018 through the grievance and arbitration process. The union awaits the decision of the arbitrator and, as these matters may be subject to appeal and are the subject of an ongoing legal process, the union has no further comment.â&#x20AC;? The arbitratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision, which is binding, is expected sometime in the new year. Meanwhile, the city also issued a statement, saying the staff members were fired last July following a six-month investigation, and notifying police of the workplace thefts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since this incident, the city has reviewed the structure, processes and procedures in place for monitoring the inventory, usage and disposal of city property, and implementing measures to help prevent such thefts in the future,â&#x20AC;? PoCoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communications manager Pardeep Purewal told The Tri-City News. Among the actions taken, she said, are: â&#x20AC;˘ separating the disposal of copper from other metal recy-

cling in a secure area; â&#x20AC;˘ using other pipe materials to reduce the need for copper; â&#x20AC;˘ reviewing the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conflict of interest and use of municipal equipment policies with all staff and conducting ethics training for all employees; â&#x20AC;˘ providing training for managers on fraud awareness; â&#x20AC;˘ and creating a new exempt supervisor position within the utilities section of the department. The firing of the seven employees came two months after Dean McIntosh â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a former PoCo facility maintenance coordinator â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was sentenced for stealing about $175,000 from the city over three years. He received an 18-month conditional sentence order after he pleaded guilty to obtaining money over $5,000 by false pretences. (McIntosh apologized to the city and returned the money). After the McIntosh discovery in 2017, the city implemented a whistleblower policy, reviewed approval thresholds for staff with purchasing authority and increased budget variance reporting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We will also be undertaking internal audit reviews by a third party,â&#x20AC;? Purewal said, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We thank our employees for their continued professionalism and working hard every day to serve our community and earn the trust of our citizens.â&#x20AC;?

Both water and sewer rates are set to jump in 2020 JanIS CLEUgH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

The price for water and sewer in Port Coquitlam is set to rise a combined 5.78% next year. The 2020 draft utility rates, which went before the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s committee of council last Tuesday, show water levies will go up by 3.78% while sewer charges will increase by 2%. The proposed water price hike means an extra: â&#x20AC;˘ $16.94 for single-family homes and secondary suites, to $464.99 (from $448.05); â&#x20AC;˘ $15.87 for townhouses, to $435.59 (from $419.72); â&#x20AC;˘ and $15.07 for apartments, to $413.81 (from $398.74). The new sewer fee â&#x20AC;&#x201D; also due to be adopted Jan. 28, prior to the 2020 operational budget deliberations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; translates to an additional: â&#x20AC;˘ $6.65 for single-family homes and secondary suites, to $339.08 (from $332.43); â&#x20AC;˘ $6.24 for townhouses, to $318.02 (from $311.78); â&#x20AC;˘ and $5.91 for apartments, to $301.40 (from $295.49). Seniors who own PoCo property will continue to receive a discount on utilities. This year, there was a 5% up-

Water rates for 2020 in Port Coquitlam will be $464.99 for single-family homes. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

tick in the number of elderly householders claiming the discount, which resulted in a $119,506 hit to the city books. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reflective of our demographic,â&#x20AC;? Farouk Zaba, PoCoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial planning and systems manager, said of the seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; discount. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are seeing more people subscribe to that.â&#x20AC;? The utility rate jump for commercial properties matches the residential rise. At last Tuesdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting, Coun. Darrell Penner questioned why PoCo businesses get a cut for buying more water and if other Lower Mainland cities are offering a similar reduction for commercial uses (city staff did not have an answer). Penner said if PoCo wants to save money on bulk water purchases from Metro Vancouver, there needs to be a bigger push toward water conservation. PoCoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s combined utility rate jump for 2020 is the big-

gest since seven years ago, when water levies went up 6.11% and sewer 3.38%. Since then, utility charges have been relatively low or flat (in 2019, it was 4.05% for water and 0.82% for sewer). To prepare for future utility fee increases, PoCo has tucked away $80,000 a year into its water and sewer stabilization funds to soften the impact for taxpayers. To date, the water reserve sits at about $1 million while the sewer account has $417,000 (contributions didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t start until four years ago). PoCoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s water distribution system services about 25,000 customers who receive 9.2 million cubic metres of potable water a year. About half of the water consumed in PoCo originates from Seymour Lake; the other half is from Coquitlam Lake. PoCo utility bills are mailed out the second week of February, with payment due by March 31.

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Are you ready for the Plunge? And 2020? PoMo’s annual Penguin Plunge set for Jan. 1 at Rocky Point MARIo BARTEl mbartel@tricitynews.com

In the 15 years Nicki Forster has been helping organize Port Moody’s annual Penguin Plunge on New Year’s Day, she has never got wet herself. And she has no intention of changing that this year. Forster said pulling together the volunteers who help stage the celebratory dip into the chilled waters of Burrard Inlet at Rocky Point Park, lifeguards provided by the city who keep participants safe; and firefight-

Nicki Forster and her penguin struggle to stay dry during a cold December cloudburst but on New Year’s day, hundreds of hardy swimmers will be running down the boat ramp at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park to get wet at the city’s annual Penguin Plunge. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

ers who tend to the giant, warming bonfire requires her full attention. And dry socks. “I love the water,” Forster said, “but this is crazy.” So crazy, in fact, last year’s plunge was one of the biggest ever, attracting more than 300 swimmers, with some from as far away as Australia, London and Red Deer, Alta. The event, which has been a New Year’s Day tradition in Port Moody since the 1970s, is a fundraiser for the Pleasantside Community Association. All the proceeds from the $5 registration fee ($10 for a family of four), as well as sales of hot chocolate, coffee and doughnuts, help run programming at Old Orchard Hall, including Play Pals preschool, seniors’

badminton and the Golden Spike can can dancers. More importantly, Forster said, the plunge is a way to bring the community together to greet the new year. She said for every person brave enough to run down the boat ramp and into the water — after the ceremonial bag of ice is poured in to ensure its bracing frigidity — family, friends and neighbours pack the pier alongside to cheer them on. “Community is everything,” Forster said. “The vibe is really nice. They’re all here to have fun.” Forster said last year’s attendance was boosted by the sunny, cold weather — ideal conditions for the plunge. If the temperature is too mild, the event loses some of its der-

ring-do appeal, and if it snows, people are loathe to venture down from some of the city’s higher neighbourhoods. “Weather is always the biggest factor,” she said of the motivators that will roust prospective penguins from the warm comforts of their homes. And for those who do decide to get wet, the reward — besides bragging rights — is a commemorative button that is distributed to every paid registrant. A kind of badge of their courage, or foolhardiness, Forster said. • The 2020 Penguin Plunge takes place at 1 p.m. Jan. 1 at Rocky Point Park. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. There will be prizes awarded for the best costumes.

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Topic: 31 bears killed in Tri-Cities

“In short, bears are plentiful and a danger to humans. Relocate them if feasible but euthanize them if not. People are more valuable than bears.”

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he Force of Nature Alliance deserve kudos for bringing the world’s climate concerns to city councils. Nothing gets city councillors to sit up and take notice like a group of committed citizens and by putting climate change on the municipal agenda, this group ensures the issue stays top of mind. And while the group is disappointed that only Port Moody council made the declaration that there is a climate emergency, Force of Nature should recognize it has won an important battle by raising the

issue at the local level and getting city councillors to admit they are accountable, to a certain degree, for cutting carbon. Coquitlam, for example, has agreed to consider the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change targets in its environmental sustainability plan, to look at what would need to be done and include the costs. Port Coquitlam, meanwhile, argued, most forcefully, that the group should be taking its concerns to senior governments that have more money and clout but agreed the city plays a role and continues to do more on the issue. Still, there is no question that everyone will need to do more, the question is how much. Global temperatures have risen nearly 0.9 C since the late 19th century, with some areas more affected than others. The

Arctic is in danger of melting and creating a feedback loop that will make matters worse while B.C. has seen changes already with forest fires and storms. To keep global warming within 1.5 C, as mandated by the Paris Agreement, a 45% reduction in greenhouse gases from 2010 levels will be needed by 2030. Achieving those targets would require big changes in behaviour and significant community action. “Population growth, economic growth and hyperconsumerism are really what has been driving emissions through the roof over the past few decades,” Nelson Bennett of Business in Vancouver recently wrote in an article headlined “What we need to do to cut 45% by 2030.” Coquitlam, PoCo and PoMo councils recognize there is a cost to reducing carbon and

adapting to climate change. The question is, how much can local taxpayers afford? Vancouver, for example, recently passed a budget with a 7% tax hike, a portion of it for climate mitigation and adaptation strategies — double what the Tri-Cities are planning, and unless costs for addressing climate change are shared with senior levels of government, the average property owner will sink under the weight of taxes. That’s why city councillors are reticent about establishing targets without a clear understanding of the costs. Now is the time for Force of Nature to turn to citizens and ask them what they are willing to pay and what changes they are willing to make to keep global warming to a minimum. Keeping this dialogue going will be essential in the coming days, months and years.

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The Editor, Re. “Investigation continues into fatal Mariner crash” (The Tri-City News, Dec. 5). It was encouraging to read that there will be further investigation into the tragic accident that killed Deborah Seol. It was also encouraging to see some speed enforcement on Mariner Way a few months ago, albeit for a brief time. There also needs to be some enforcement on Chilko Drive as it has become the new speedway for drivers. Our property backs onto Chilko and this year, in a 10-

month period, we have had three hits to our property. We have suffered extensive damage to our property. Fortunately, there have been no major injuries or loss of life but it’s just a matter of time before something more serious happens. After repeated requests to Coquitlam’s engineering department, its representatives claim they did an investigation based on stats from years ago, totally outdated and irrelevant. After our third hit Nov. 17, I sent another request to the city that has

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been ignored. Any suggestion of safety features outside our property on this stretch of road have been dismissed as being “too dangerous for drivers.” I have asked for speed enforcement, flashing signs, anything that will deter the speeding and get drivers to focus on their driving. It’s time for the city of Coquitlam and Coquitlam RCMP to step up and provide safety for pedestrians, homeowners and drivers before there is another fatality. Sandra Ireland, Coquitlam

The Editor, Re. “Is Coq. ‘losing ground’ in efforts to promote driving alternatives?” (The Tri-City News, Nov. 28). My wife and I are retired. Once a week, we have to travel downtown and choose to take SkyTrain instead of driving. Lately, we have found there is no vacant parking space near paid parking location near Lafarge Lake-Douglas Station in Coquitlam. There is no paid parking near Lincoln Station. Coquitlam Central Station has the same problem. We drive to Moody Centre and there, also, there is no parking because we take SkyTrain after 10 a.m. Due to this parking frustra-

tion, my wife and I then drive to downtown. TransLink will have to come up with more paid parking locations. On occasions, when we have been lucky to board a train, we find standing room only. On many occasions, we have seen teens and others not so old sit in priority seats and make no effort to give up their seats. On one occasion, I saw a TransLink customer service official standing right next to a teen girl sitting in priority seat but he made no attempt to ask her to vacate that spot for seniors who were standing. This is the pathetic state of affairs and then councillors wonder what is the problem?

Parking is one big problem. Second, civility, courtesy, consideration and empathy have gone off the rails. There should be TransLink officials on trains checking to see if order is maintained. I see many people occupying two seats, one on which to put their feet or their bulky backpacks. TransLink should look at places like Dubai, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and other countries to learn how orderly their transit systems operate. It would be nice, if you can put out a questionnaire for customers to respond and read their frustrations and comments. Nanu J. Dastur, Port Moody

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2019 was a stellar year for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. We enter 2020 representing over 950 businesses with revenue surpassing our 2018 record year. Higher revenue will allow the Chamber to modernize its Membership Relationship Management system and to deliver new programs to add further value to our members and their employees. 2019 was a year of advocating for our members & giving a strong unified voice to the concerns of our business community. Issues that the Chamber tackled head on with your support included: Mary Vellani 2020 Chair

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Increased Property Tax Assessments is an issue which garnered attention initially due to the Austin Heights corridor redevelopment. The Chamber continued its advocacy efforts this year with local and provincial governments, resulting in a recommendation to delineate property tax on current and future development use through the introduction of a commercial sub-class. We have since seen a Private Member's bill in the legislature. The Chamber provided a written submission to the Provincial Government to consider alternatives to increasing wages further by addressing housing affordability, childcare options, reviewing income limits relative to tax credits & subsidies and increasing the minimum wage relative to the Consumer Price Index. We also had the excitement of a Federal election in 2019. The Chamber hosted two all candidates debates, taking questions from the membership with a focus on local business issues. Additional advocacy efforts included Ride-hailing, new development proposals endorsed within our communities with a focus on the provision of space for retail, commercial and residential use along with affordable housing, daycare, diversity of residential units along with the impact to the environment. The Chamber also participated in the Moody Centre Transportation Oriented Development Master Plan. None of these efforts would have been possible without the Leadership of our President, Michael Hind and Policy Director, Alex King along with the Government Relations Committee.

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Bears are still out there, Coquitlam warns The city of Coquitlam is warning residents to remove all bear attractants as bruins are still wandering the city. In a Facebook post last week, the city noted a bear was spotted in the New Horizons area. “During the winter, natural food sources are scarce and active bears will be seeking unnatural food sources,” the city said. By removing food attractants, such as waste carts, bears will go elsewhere for food, the post said. “Allowing wildlife to access

garbage presents a risk to your home and your neighbours’ [homes] and could result in a $500 fine,” the post stated. Coquitlam’s call for people to clean up their yards comes as the province reports more than 700 enforcement actions by the BC Conservation Officer Service in a bid to reduce human wildlife conflicts. During neighbourhood audits, which also took place in the Tri-Cities, conservation officers patrolled to ensure attractants were properly se-

cured, food was removed from trees and electric fencing was used around livestock. Of the 732 actions in B.C. this year, officers issued 355 Dangerous Wildlife Protection Orders, which require a property owner to remove an attractant or face a $575 fine. “Every year, too many bears and other wildlife are destroyed because their natural behaviour has been altered due to easy access to non-natural food sources like garbage. Habituated bears lose their fear

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In a typical year, about 15 bears are destroyed. Statistics reported by The Tri-City News going back to 2006 show as few as a handful of bears had to be destroyed in 2007. Todd said the number of bears destroyed is usually about 1% to 2% of calls the Conservation Officer Service receive and this year, although on the higher end, is not out of line with those statistics. “I can say our goal is to reduce the conflict level and bring down the destruction, that’s always been our goal,” Hunter, who said the hope is that all cities become Bear Smart and adopt strategies to reduce conflict, as Coquitlam has. But it’s not that cities have been standing idly by while bears are destroyed. In the Tri-Cities, city councils have raised fines for leaving waste unsecured, hosted information evenings, hired people to do waste audits and hand out information and fines, altered garbage pickup times (in Coquitlam), and in Port Coquitlam, bear-resistant locks have been given out. Port Moody is also working on becoming Bear Smart. Still, it’s up to property owners and managers to do their part. Hunter said people have to do more than simply lock

up their carts; they should also store them inside if possible and remove all fruit, bird seed, pet food and other animal attractants. “We advocate those WildsafeBC recommendations, and people should do more than one tip. They should take the list and be doing three things to prevent conflicts.” Some bears are still roaming because it’s not cold enough for hibernation, he said, which means continued vigilance is required. He offered no explanation for why so many bears were killed this year compared to previous years, saying the bear population is large and that climate change, competition for space, habitat destruction and fewer salmon returning to creeks could all be part of the problem. “It seems we’ve had to destroy a number of them every year but there’s still a healthy population,” he said. “It’s not fun to deal with but it’s our job. “The biggest thing people have to realize is the public safety aspect — it’s paramount. We respond when the consideration is public safety. “People say, ‘Can’t you just leave it? It hasn’t been causing problems.’ But they may not have all the information. When we make a decision, it’s not done lightly, it’s done cautiously, with care and with respect.”

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of people and gain appetites for non-natural food, putting both themselves and communities at risk,” according to Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, which issued the release. While relocation is preferred to destruction for food-conditioned bears, the release notes that relocated wildlife often fail to adapt to their new habitat. As a result, they travel long distances, starve or return to their original area or another community in search of easy food.

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Public skates, parties & the Plunge Dec. 26

Last plays eight songs from his new debut solo album, Think To Myself, at the Fox Cabaret (2321 Main St., Vancouver) at 9 p.m. The show also includes music from the bands Lillian, Outside Influence and the Naked Gypsies. Visit foxcabaret.com.

BOXING DAY SKATE

Burn off that Christmas meal with a skate at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam), which has two entries starting at 10 a.m. and at 11:45 a.m. — the latter for families. Call 604927-4386 or visit coquitlam.ca.

TOM, QUEENS

Head over to Meridian Arms Pub (3261 Coast Meridian Rd., Port Coquitlam) to hear a music tribute to Canadian acts Stompin’ Tom Connors, Joni Mitchell, Anne Murray and more. Call 604-941-4711 to save a table for the 8:30 p.m. show.

THE HILLS ARE ALIVE

Sing with the von Trapp family for the Arts Club Theatre Company’s The Sound of Music production, which features Port Moody teen Jaime MacLean as Louisa. The sing-along performance on Boxing Day starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage (2750 Granville St., Vancouver). The show runs until Jan. 5. For tickets, visit artsclub.com.

UGLY SWEATER

Wear your green and red threads for The Taphouse’s first annual Ugly Sweater Party, starting at 9 p.m. at the pub (405 North Rd., Coquitlam). The event includes contests, dancing and sounds by Zayden Path. Visit thetaphouse.ca.

Dec. 27

POCO TREE FEST

Check out the Christmas trees scattered around Port Coquitlam and take part in the PoCo Heritage scavenger

Dec. 29 ICE TIME

The Pop Junkies play cover tunes at the Asylum Sound Stage in the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, in Coquitlam, on Dec. 27 and 28. pop junkies

hunt and selfie contests for a chance to win prizes. And don’t forget to vote on your favourite tree in the 7th annual fest, on until Dec. 31. Use the hashtag #PoCoTreeFest. Visit pocoheritage.org.

LIVE MUSIC

The Mitz Fitz return to the Coquitlam branch of the Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave.) for a show tonight and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Visit rclegion263.ca for details.

JUST DANCE

The Pop Junkies play rock, country and pop songs from the 1960s to ‘90s on the Asylum Sound Stage at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) tonight and Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Visit hardrockcasinovancouver. com for details.

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Sport your Coquitlam Express jersey as they play on home ice at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) against Chilliwack at 7:15 p.m. Visit coquitlamexpress.ca.

Dec. 30 TAI CHI

Improve your flexibility at a beginners’ class hosted by the Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi Canada club, which has its lesson at 7 p.m. at St. Claire of Assisi Catholic Parish Church (2888 Delahaye Dr., Coquitlam). Visit taoist.org to register.

Dec. 31

RED NOSE RIDES

Get a ride home from the pub or a party — in your own vehicle — from volunteers with Operation Red Nose. 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 runs tonight: Call 778-866-6673 for a lift between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. To volunteer with the campaign, visit operationrednosetricities.com to download an application form.

NEW YEAR’S SKATES

End 2019 with a tour of the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex rink. A public skate starts at 10 a.m. and again at 11:45 a.m. The facility is located at 633 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Call 604-927-4386 or visit coquitlam.ca. As well, the city of Port Moody has a Dec. 31 spin at the recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from noon to 3 p.m. for $3.50 per person. Hot chocolate and games are served. Visit portmoody.ca. And Port Coquitlam has its final skate of 2019 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. with a ring, stick and puck session from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam community centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). Admission

is $4 per person. Donations will be accepted for the Share food bank. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/christmas.

Jan. 1

PENGUIN PLUNGE

Jump into the freezing Port Moody Inlet — and 2020 — with hundreds of swimmers (in bathing suits and costumes) for the annual Penguin Plunge at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody). Registration at the pier starts at 11:30 a.m. with the dip at 1 p.m. The annual spectacle is hosted by the Pleasantside Community Association. Proceeds from the $5 entry support the group’s programs at Old Orchard Hall. Hot beverages and treats will be available for purchase and Port Moody firefighters will be on hand. Visit portmoody.ca

SKATING TIME

For those unwilling to head into the frigid waters, the city of Coquitlam has some ice events on for the family at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam): Stick, Ring and Puck (12 years and under) starts at 10:30 a.m.; family skate (all ages) is at noon and 2:15 p.m.; and adult casual hockey (ages over 18) is at 5 p.m. Call 604-927-4386 or visit coquitlam.ca.

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Libraries aren’t just places where you go to borrow books anymore. On Tuesday, Jan. 6 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam will be holding a special tech talk event to familiarize teens, adults and seniors with some of the digital technology and content it has available for loan or just to fidget with. Christine Conroy, the branch’s community librarian supervisor, said that technology can range from a micro robot the size of your thumb that will follow simple commands drawn on a piece of paper to a vast collection of

streaming video, ebooks, audiobooks and magazines as well as databases covering auto repair, provincial building codes, company profiles, consumer reports, road maps for 175 countries, job postings and educational courses. Conroy said technology has changed the role of libraries and librarians from doyennes of the Dewey Decimal System to arbiters of bits and bytes. “We are so not your grandparents’ library,” she said, adding technology has demanded libraries become community hubs that can offer experiences as well as knowledge. Some of those experiences include playing with Ozobots and Cubettos — simple little robots that facilitate learning about programming and coding — to walking through immersive virtual worlds wearing virtual reality headsets. Conroy said it’s all about sparking creativity and interest.

“We’re opening minds,” she said. Of course, that has put the onus on librarians to keep pace with the rapid changes that come with digital technology. Last year’s high-definition video stream is now 4K and is already evolving to 8K. Conroy said her staff is on a constant learning curve, with regular training sessions and refreshers to keep abreast of the latest tech that’s coming down the digital pipe. “Libraries were the same way for a long time,” she said. “We have to adapt.” That’s infused new life amidst the stacks of books and periodicals. More importantly, Conroy said, it’s making libraries fun again. “Technology should be fun,” she said. • For more information about the free tech talk event, or the library’s digital offerings, go to www.fvrl.bc.ca.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A MANUFACTURING FACILITY STRUCTURAL CHANGE – H – 1100 LANSDOWNE DRIVE, COQUITLAM Mariner Brewing, located at H – 1100 Lansdowne Drive, Coquitlam, has applied to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) for a manufacturing facility structural change. If approved, the application would facilitate the expansion of an outdoor patio, structural alterations to expand a tasting room, and an increase in the occupancy load of the establishment. In accordance with the Liquor Control and Licensing Act and Regulations, the City of Coquitlam has been asked to provide comments and a recommendation on the application to the LCRB. The City invites the public to provide input to Council with respect to how the change to this licence, if approved, may affect them and their property. The City of Coquitlam will be receiving input on this application until Monday, January 13, 2020. Written correspondence can be provided in one of the following ways: • • • •

Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca Fax: 604-927-3015 Mail: City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C., V3B 7N2 In person at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way at the City Clerk’s Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays (Telephone: 604-927-3010).

Input received will be provided to Council in the form of a report at a Regular Council Meeting. Council will consider the input provided and submit a formal recommendation on the application to the LCRB. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation, including your name and address, will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas.

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PUBLIC HEARINGS - Start at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers (a Council Meeting will commence immediately following the adjournment of a Public Hearing).

COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Start at 2:00 p.m. on Council Meeting days and are typically held in the Council Committee Room, Coquitlam City Hall.

CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS - Generally convene immediately following adjournment of a Council-in-Committee Meeting and are held in the Council Committee Room. The first item to be considered in the public portion of these meetings is a resolution requiring adoption prior to the Council Meeting being closed to the public. COUNCIL AGENDAS - Are posted on the City’s website by 3:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the scheduled meeting and are available for viewing at coquitlam.ca/agendas. To receive Council, Committee and Public Hearing agendas via email, sign up for our Council News direct email service at coquitlam.ca/directmail.

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Every Christmas, The Tri-City News asks our readers for seasonal photos for possible use on our final front page before Dec. 25 as well as in the rest of the paper and online. Here are some of the wonderful photos our amazing readers submitted that didn’t run in our Dec. 19 edition. For more holiday season coverage, including our list and map of large Christmas light displays, go to tricitynews.com.

WHO PROVIDED THESE PHOTOS? n Top left: Liz Phillips. n Top right and bottom far right: Katy Deeley (Her explanation: “This is my daughter at Lafarge Lake! It was her first time seeing the lights.”) and Pam Postle. n Above & right: Diana Wagner. (Her explanation: “Santa’s arrival [above left] at Wagnerville — approaching our Coquitlam home. This is a part of the scenic village we built in our backyard cottage.”]

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LIBRARIES & LITERACY

Ready for ’20 – after Noon Year’s Day 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.

COQUITLAM

• Book club meet ’n’ greet: This event will include discussion of The Woo-Woo by award-winning local author Lindsay Wong, a Q&A with the author and the opportunity to connect with and learn about book clubs at Coquitlam Public Library and in the community. It runs at the City Centre branch Feb. 1 from 2 to 4 p.m. Register online at coquitlam.libnet.info/ event/3677278. • Tech Tuesdays: During CPL’s Innovation Hub open houses, you can experience virtual reality or learn how to use 3D printers. Next session for 3D printing: Tuesday, Jan. 7. Next session for VR: Tuesday, Jan. 14. Drop in between 2 and 4 p.m. at City Centre branch. • Income Taxes 101: Learn how income tax returns work for individuals and small businesses, what types of deductions are available and common mistakes you should be aware of. Drop in to City Centre branch Jan. 21, 6:30 to 8 p.m., or the Poirier branch, Jan. 25, 10:30 a.m. to noon. This program is presented in partnership with EZ Cloud Accounting, CPA. • Road to the Oscars: Every Thursday in January, CPL will be screening an Academy Award-winning film. Drop in to Poirier branch Jan. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. to see the first film: An American in Paris (1951). More info at coqlibrary.ca. Info: www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

PORT MOODY

• Noon Year’s Eve Party: On Tuesday, Dec. 31, you can ring in the New Year without staying up late. Join PoMo Public Library for a family dance party and count down to 12 — p.m., that is — in the children’s area between 11 a.m. and noon. No registration required. • Library storytimes: PMPL’s preschool programs will start again during the week of Jan. 13. Drop in to Babytime for songs, rhymes, bounces, lullabies and a chance to

bond with your baby on Mondays from 2 to 2:45 p.m. or Tuesdays from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Storytime is active family fun for all ages Wednesdays or Thursdays from 10:30 to 11 a.m., or Fridays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Storytimes and Babytimes are drop-in programs — no registration is required. • Library Winter Event and Program Guide: Check out what’s happening at Port Moody Public Library this winter. You can pick up a handy copy of the program guide at the library or look online in the Programs and Events section at portmoodylibrary.ca. Learn about wills and estates, register for a creative nonfiction writing workshop, join the Baby and Me Book Club or find out how to get up and running with your phone or tablet. You’ll find programs for all ages and interests at the library. For more information about these and other programs or services, visit portmoodylibrary.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Drive in the Civic Centre complex.

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• Tech Talk — Digital Demo Day: Learn about streaming video and downloading ebooks, audiobooks and magazines from the library website in this overview of Fraser Valley Regional Library’s digital content collections. Port Coquitlam residents can borrow digital books and videos, for free, on a variety of devices. Find out more by attending this session Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2 to 3:30 p.m. — drop in. • Bullet journaling: What is this bullet journaling thing? It’s a fun, creative, analog method to schedule and be organized. Look beyond your phone to be organized and stay sane. Join librarians to find out more Wednesday, Jan. 8, 7 to 8 p.m. Call or visit the library to register. • Storytime: Introduce kids to the love of books and language with storytime. Children and caregivers will enjoy interactive stories, songs, rhymes and more. Storytime starts Monday Jan. 6, and Wednesday, Jan. 8 from 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. — drop in. Info: www.fvrl.bc.ca, the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page or 604-9277999. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in the PoCo community centre.

BOOK OF THE WEEK n Breakfast with Einstein: The Exotic Physics of Everyday Objects by Chad Orzel n Reviewed by Shirley Chan, Coquitlam Public Library

We may not realize it but almost everyone uses quantum mechanics (QM) on a daily basis. People who know a bit about QM tend to associate it with its weirder, more esoteric properties. For example, according to the laws of QM, particles can be separated by vast distances but still communicate with each other instantaneously, or even be in more than one place at once. Though these properties make QM sound like a strange branch of theoretical physics with few practical functions, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Many common technologies employ QM, including computers, digital cameras and cellphones as well as laboratory equipment, lasers, atomic clocks and so on. To address this topic, physicist and writer Chad Orzel has written Breakfast with Einstein: The Exotic Physics of Everyday Objects. Meant for a popular audience, the book explains how and why common technologies use QM. Orzel does an excellent job of illustrating QM theories without over-simplifying them. Among other things, he defines what we know about the ever-elusive properties of quantum objects, which can be both waves and particles, can be in more than one state at once and can affect one another instantly regardless of the distance between them. Einstein earned his place in the title by making enormous contributions to the understanding of quantum mechanics. Orzel’s book is available at local libraries.

Join the Magic during Lights at Lafarge! Enhance your experience while visiting Lights at Lafarge. Drop-in for weekly pop-up activities with the Park Spark staff and volunteer team, rain or shine. Gleneagle Sec Secondary ondary School Take Action Club [photo] Meet in the Park Spark Zone at the TD Community Plaza, 5 – 9 p.m.Take Action

Sunday, Dec. 29 Light It Up Sports

Monday, Dec. 30 Celebrate 2019

Tuesday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve

Come play light up Frisbee or badminton with the Park Spark Team. Also, try our lighted walking poles.

Celebrate the end of 2019 with a walk around Lights at Lafarge. This is a great time to think about your goals for 2020.

Ring in the New Year at Lights at Lafarge. The lights display will remain on through midnight.

Wednesday, Jan. 1 New Year’s Day

Thursday, Jan. 2 Light It Up Sports

Walk in the New Year at Lights at Lafarge.

Come play light up Frisbee or badminton with the Park Spark Team. Also, try our lighted walking poles.

Explore artifacts, activities and crafts from Coquitlam’s past and learn how cultures around the world celebrate the New Year

Saturday, Jan. 4 Westcoast Family CentreHost Night Come enjoy some family fun with the Westcoast Family Centre.

For more event info including a parking map, visit coquitlam.ca/parkspark

Thank You Light Brigade Volunteers! A special thank you to our carolers who helped make Jingle Bells Night such a success! They braved the chilly weather to fill Lafarge Lake with the sound of holiday cheer. Thank you to the 5th Coquitlam Scouts, CA Church: Town Centre, Choral Connections, The Cutie Circle and Heidi Tsui and Friends. Stay in touch at parkspark@coquitlam.ca PRESENTING PARTNER

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OUT & ABOUT CALENDAR TUESDAY, JAN. 7 • 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, 604764-8098.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club meets, 6 p.m., for swap and shop – bring your stamps to buy, sell and trade, Dogwood Pavilion, North View Room, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604941-9306. • Pacific Digital Photography Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school – guests always welcome. Info, including meetings and speakers: www.pdpc.ca.

SATURDAY, JAN. 11 • Christmas Tree Festival awards ceremony, 1-3 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Join PoCo Heritage as it hands out the awards to winning festival trees; all welcome; light refreshments will be served.

TUESDAY, JAN. 14 • 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.

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22 • Tri-City Centennial Stamp Club hosts small stamp auction, Dogwood Pavilion, crafts room, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam; viewing starts at 6 p.m., auction at 6:45 p.m. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306.

TUESDAY, JAN. 28 • 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.

FRIDAY, JAN. 31 • Movie Night in the Museum, 6:30-8 p.m., PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. Bring a pillow, blanket or comfy chair and join PoCo Heritage for a free, fun cinema adventure. Popcorn will be provided.

SUPPORT GROUPS • Hominum Fraser Valley is an informal discussion and support group to help gay, bisexual and questioning men with the challenges of being married, separated or single. Group meets the last Monday of every month. Info & meeting location: Art, 604-462-9813 or aapearson@ shaw.ca. • HEAR Branch of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association meets third Monday

JAN. 7: PROSTATE CANCER gROuP • The Tri-Cities (formerly Coquitlam) prostate cancer support and awareness group monthly meeting, 7 p.m., at its new location: IBEW 213 Union Hall, 1424 Broadway St., PoCo. Speaker: Dr Brian Yang, a urologist, who will talk about prostate cancer testing, diagnosis and treatment. All those affected by prostate problems are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. Refreshments will be provided. No admission charge but donations are welcome. Info: Ken, 604-936-2998 or Craig, 604-928-9220.

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but donations are welcome. Info: Craig, 604-928-9220 or Ken, 604-936-2998. • Dogwood White Cane Club meets every Thursday from September to June, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion. Those who are legally blind are welcome. • LifeRing weekly recovery meetings, Tuesdays,

• Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group meets at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month (except December) at Wilson Centre, PoCo. All those affected by prostate problems and their partners are urged to come and share their concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. There is no charge

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1-2 p.m., Vancity Credit Union, Shaughnessy Station (Shaughnessy at Lougheed), PoCo. All welcome. Info: 604377-1364. • Joy’s Place Transition House is an emergency shelter for physically and/or emotionally abused women and their children. Info: 604-492-1700. • Al-Anon, a fellowship of

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of each month (September– June), 1-3 p.m., at Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. HEAR is a support group dedicated to improving the communication skills and quality of life for the hearing impaired. Sessions include guest speakers and group discussions. All are welcome to attend the free sessions. Come to a meeting before purchasing a hearing aid for insight and consumer information. Info: Anna, 604939-0327. • Have you experienced the death of a loved one and found yourself struggling? Gathering with others who have also experienced a loss is known to be one of the most helpful ways of coping with grief. Sharing your story is important to healthy healing. Crossroads Hospice Society is running closed grief support groups. Registration: call the bereavement services coordinator, 604-949-2274. • Crossroads Hospice Society hosts a free walking group for the bereaved, Fridays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Group meets at Crossroads Labyrinth Healing Garden in Pioneer Memorial Park at Ioco Rd. and Heritage Mountain Blvd. Hospice volunteers will be present on the free walk through Rocky Point Park or Orchard Park. Newcomers can register by calling call the bereavement services coordinator, 604-949-2274. • Circle of Hope Al-Anon Family group meetings are Mondays, 1 p.m., Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1504 Sprice Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-688-1716.

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• B.C. Schizophrenia Society meets the second Monday of each month, 7:30 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier rec centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: 604720-3935. • TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations. For information on group near you: Gail, 604-941-2907. • Fibromyalgia support group meets, 1-3 p.m., on the fourth Thursday of each month (except December) at Coquitlam Public Library, Poirier branch, 575 Poirier St. Education and support for adults who are living with this chronic illness. Info: Julie, 604-936-6027. • Irritable bowel syndrome support group meets monthly in PoMo to exchange information, to offer one another support, and to share experiences and coping strategies. Info: 604-8754875 or www.badgut.org. • Recovery International is a self-help, peer-to-peer support meeting for people who struggle with stress, fear, anger, depression, anxiety, panic and nervous symptoms. The goal is to help reduce symptoms by practising cognitive behaviour techniques. There is a group in PoCo. Info: Kathy, 778-554-1026 or www.recoverycanada.ca.

Contact Steve Paxon at 461-3326 and we’ll take care of all the arrangements.Free body and paint estimates. ADDICTIONS SUPPORT IN TRI-CITIES • Port Moody Alanon Family Group open meeting, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Ioco United Church, 1790 Ioco Rd., Port Moody. Info: 604-552-1057. • Al-Anon Adult Children meets, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 1504 Sprice Ave., Coquitlam. • Christian 12-step group for people with alcohol, drug, and gambling addictions meets at 7:15 p.m. every Monday Coquitlam Presbyterian Church, 948 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam. Info: 604-939-6136 or www.hiscpc.org. • Coquitlam Support Group: Change, Crisis to Creativity meets Thursday evenings. Group meets twice a month to support one another through major changes, including unemployment, family crisis, death, illness, separation/divorce, empty nest, retirement, etc., and working towards positive, creative lifestyle. Info: Mara, 604-931-7070. • Fibromyalgia support group meets every fourth Thursday of each month at Dogwood Pavilion, 1 to 3 p.m., except December. Info: Joan, 604-9442506.

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When the clock strikes 12 a.m. on Jan. 1, where will you be to usher in the new decade? In the Tri-Cities, there are several pubs and places offering New Year’s Eve celebrations for revellers to clink champagne glasses and tip hats to a year well done.

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• The Taphouse Coquitlam (405 North Rd.): Try for a chance to win a trip for two to Las Vegas — during a balloon drop — while ringing in 2020 at the pub next to the Executive Plaza Hotel in Burquitlam. Advance tickets are now sold out; however, tickets at $25 will be at the door (based on occupancy). The party runs from 9 p.m. to 4 a.m. and includes a glass of champagne at midnight. There is no charge after 12 a.m. DJ Zayden Path will spin the beats. Call 604-492-4055 or visit thetaphouse.ca. • The Wild Fig (405 North Rd.): Also at the Executive Plaza Hotel, tuck into a dinner buffet and bid 2019 farewell at a dinner and dance from 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. The cost is $80 plus tax. Call 604-937-4666 or visit opentable.ca/r/the-wildfig-coquitlam. • Woody’s Pub (935 Brunette Ave.): DJ Johnny Love fires up the music with The Attractions for a dance. Food and drink specials and a photo booth available from

Trilojay performs at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver’s Asylum stage at 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 31. Below, The Attractions return to Woody’s Pub — also in Coquitlam — while Al Foreman is at the Port Moody Legion. above and below right: photos submitted/below left: scott place

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9 p.m. to 2 a.m. No cover. Call 604-526-1718 or visit woodyspub.com. • Royal Canadian Legion (1025 Ridgeway Ave.): Tear up the dance floor with the band Sweet Max at Branch 263, from 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. (doors open at 8 p.m.). A light buffet will be served at 10:30 p.m. Tickets can be bought at the door. Call 604-937-0111. • Frog & Nightgown Pub (1125 Falcon Dr.): The Southbound Band starts the new year’s countdown with a dance at 8 p.m. No cover. Call 604-464-1949. • Micky’s Public House (170 Golden Dr.): A DJ spins the hits for the guests, starting at 9 p.m., and party favours will be handed out to ring in 2020 for its Timeless NYE bash. Call 604-468-2828. • Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd.): Trilojay hits the Asylum stage with its cover songs at 9:30 p.m. while, in the show theatre, is California Dreaming: The Ultimate Beach Party at 9 p.m. at $69.50; a dinner and show are at 7 p.m. for $106.50. Visit ticketmaster.ca. • Evergreen Cultural Centre, studio theatre (1205 Pinetree Way): It’s the 12th year for the QuiRing in the New Year, a classical music recital featuring Coquitlam husband-wife team Reg Quiring (viola) and Rosemary O’Connor (piano) and their guests: Ian Swensen, Cassandra Bequary and Heather Hay. A sparkling wine reception will follow the semiformal concert. Tickets range in price from $15 to $44. Call 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

• Evergreen Cultural Centre, rehearsal hall (1205 Pinetree Way): Step to the Salsa and Latin beats with the Hot Salsa Dance Zone instructors: Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szfler. A Salsa, bachata and merengue lesson for dance beginners is at 8 p.m. with the dance — and bubbly at midnight — flowing until 2 a.m. with DJs LuloSalsero and TereSalsera. Tickets are $25 before Dec. 30 or $30 at the door. No minors allowed. Parking is free or hop on the Evergreen Extension to the Lafarge Lake-Douglas station. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com/ nye2020.

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• The Giggle Dam (2616 Shaughnessy St.): The comedians and musicians at the downtown dinner theatre venue present Icons of the Airwaves, taking the audience back to the 1980s at “Flashback Nightclub.” Champagne, party favours and food by chef Pieter J. Van Meenen will be served. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at $130 plus tax are by calling 604-944-4453 or giggledam.com. • The Bennett Craft & Kitchen (2099 Lougheed Hwy.): Cruise Control lights up the floor for the eatery’s New Year’s Eve masquerade party, which runs from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. with food and drink specials, a photo booth, bubbly at midnight, party favours and dancing. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Call 604-554-0198. • Gillnetter Pub (1864 Argue St.): Join the Times see

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On Jan. 1, King of Life Lutheran Church in Coquitlam will be swinging in the new year while mourning the one just passed. For the fifth straight year, the church is hosting a New Orleans jazz funeral at 2 p.m. on New Year’s Day. The event is rooted in the Louisiana city’s funeral tradition, in which mourners making their way to the cemetery are accompanied by jazz musicians playing a mournful dirge. Then, when the service is over, the music brightens to celebrate the deceased’s release from earthly bonds. Kevin Yeates of the Creole Jazz Band, which will be featured at the service, said the first part of the event is

accompanied by photos of major events from the past year projected on a screen that will allow mourners to reflect. There’s also a box, representing a coffin for the previous year, at the front of the church. Mourners are then invited to write down on a piece of paper some of the things they would like to bury with the past year. “It may be something they wish they had done but didn’t do or something they did, but wish they hadn’t,” Yeates explained. The slips of paper are placed in the “coffin” as the band plays a slow hymn and they’re ceremonially “cremated.” Then, Yeates said, the music gets more lively and the celebration begins. “The jazz style of the hymns has everyone singing with great enthusiasm.” The funeral is followed by a tea where everyone gets to mingle and share their mem-

ories of the year passed and hopes for the year ahead. Yeates said the event has become so popular, mourners come from all over Metro Vancouver to attend. King of Life Lutheran Church is located at 1198 Falcon Dr. Call the church office at 604-941-0552.

The Creole Jazz Band returns to Coquitlam’s King of Life Lutheran Church on Jan. 1 for a New Orleans-style jazz send off to 2019, on New Year’s Day. photo submitted

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Square celebrations as New Yorkers mark the new year at 9 p.m. PST. Matt McCourt performs during the party, which runs from 6 to 11 p.m. A special New Year’s Eve dinner menu will be available from 5 to 10 p.m. Call 604-941-5599 or visit gillnetterpub.com. • Royal Canadian Legion (2675 Shaughnessy St.): Bring a dish to Branch 133 for a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by dancing to sounds by Stubborn Buffalo, staring at 7:30 p.m. Door prizes and a 50/50 draw are available. Call 604-942-8911.

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is serving a three-course meal, starting at 6 p.m., plus a glass of Prosecco, appies and party favours with music from Pianorama — aka Al Foreman, Doc Fingers, Chris Nordquist, Tim Hearsey and Jerry Cook. Admission is $65 plus tax. Visit tickettailor. com/events/rclegionbranch119portmoody/321485. • Saint St. Grill (2510 St. Johns St.): Catch the late seating at the eatery to hear the Anita Eccleston Jazz Band — aka Anita Eccleston (vocals/ trumpet), Andrew R. Smith (guitar/vocals), Timothy Stacey (bass) and Philip Belanger (drums) — perform, starting at 8:30 p.m. Party favours and bubbly will be available. Call 604-937-7477.

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PoCo artist, teacher to open solo exhibit at Place des Arts Dragon Dreams is the title of Tammy Pilon’s water media on paper, one of several pieces the graphic designer and former Port Moody Arts Centre instructor will have in a solo exhibit at Place des Arts in Coquitlam starting Jan. 10. Her show in the Leonore Peyton Salon, Happiness is a thing called…., allows “the viewer to explore what happiness is for them,” she wrote in her artist’s statement. “I happen to think that happiness is orange and pink together but not everyone would agree with that. I don’t think happiness is the same for everyone.” Pilon runs private classes in Port Coquitlam via pocoartstudio.com. tammy pilon

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Coquitlam Express goalie Clay Stevenson says while he may no longer see his mom smiling down at him from the stands, he still feels her presence. Holly Stevenson died by suicide Sept. 3, just days before his BC Hockey League season started. MARIO BARTEL/ THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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with his mom, who was living in Chilliwack at the time, as the Lower Mainland offered more opportunities and access to better coaching to pursue his hockey ambitions.

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Clay Stevenson knew everything was going to be alright when he made 39 saves and shut out the Surrey Eagles 3-0. It was his first game of the BC Hockey League season, and the second for his Coquitlam Express. It was also his first time strapping on his goalie equipment since his mom, Holly, died by suicide just 10 days earlier. Stevenson, in his third year with the Express, said that moment has helped propel him to the best season of his career. And his team has followed, all the way to the top of the league standings. A middle child between two sisters, Stevenson grew up in Alberta and British Columbia after his parents split up when he was a toddler. At 16, Stevenson finally made the decision to move in

Stevenson said his mom was always supportive, even as she endured personal struggles with her sexual identity and navigated a challenging career change from dental assistant to paramedic. When Stevenson left for 100 Mile House to play Junior B, his mom arranged to be posted in that community’s ambulance station so she could support her son and even catch some of his games between shifts. Stevenson said her sacrifices to ensure he always had the right equipment and to get up at four in the morning so he could get to practice left an indelible mark. “I wanted to do my best to show her that it was going to pay off.” It wasn’t always easy, though. After playing 25 games for the 100 Mile House

Wranglers, where he posted a 3.12 goals-against average, Stevenson joined the Express for the 2017/’18 season. He won only four of the 23 games he played, and his GA average ballooned to 3.89. Still, Stevenson said the foundations of fortitude and perseverance he learned from his mom pushed him forward. “Everything she did, she wanted to do to the best of her capabilities,” he said. “That rubbed off on me.” The next season, Stevenson won 14 games and cut more than half a goal from his average. The congratulatory texts from his mom and the proud postings on her Facebook page became more frequent. “Honestly, it was a bit embarrassing, but that’s what she loved to do.”

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Stevenson learned of his mom’s death after a practice. He was watching TV with his “billet brother” at the Coquitlam home where he stays during the season when his younger sister, Brie, showed up at the front door. Stevenson said he knew his

mom had been having a difficult year, struggling with her mental health, but he never expected the news his sister delivered. It hit him hard. The next days were a whirlwind as family came to town and a funeral had to be arranged. Stevenson missed a preseason game. But on Sept. 7, he attended the Express’ regular season opener, watching his teammates from the stands. “Going to the rink takes your mind off things,” Stevenson said. “When I come here, I know it’s going to be a normal day. Just go out there and play hockey.” Express coach Jason Fortier said creating that sense of normalcy was key to helping Stevenson and his teammates get through the tragedy. “We’re here to support the players in any way we can,” he said. By Sept. 13, Stevenson said he was ready to play, saying it’s what his mom would have wanted. “My mom loved hockey,” he said. “She wouldn’t want

me to mope around.”

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Stevenson said he was nervous about how he would get through his first game knowing he would never see his mom smiling up in the stands again or receive one of her texts after a good performance. He pulled a chain through one of her rings that she often wore to twist away her anxiety and wore it around his neck. Stevenson said that first game back after her death got easier as it went on. “After the first period, I knew I had to be clear and present, and knowing what I had to do out there.” He was all that and more. His shutout earned him recognition as the game’s first star. More importantly, he set an example for his team that has reverberated through the season. “The way I was able to handle myself in that situation was a symbol of strength for my team,” he said. “We can get through anything and

come out on top.” Fortier said Stevenson’s courage and resolve to get through his first game became a bit of a rallying point for the whole team. “It built confidence in themselves at how good they can be to help their teammate achieve something special,” he said. The clarity Stevenson achieved in that first game hasn’t waned. He has posted 22 wins and just two losses. He has three shutouts and his goals-against average is a miserly 1.45. He was the league’s player of the month for November. And while his mom may not be physically present at the rink or on the phone to share his success, Stevenson said he still feels her presence. “I don’t know if I’m a spiritual guy, but I like to think she’s looking down and watching me when I’m playing,” he said, adding she may even have a hand when a shot he’s missed hits the post behind him. “I want to keep making her proud.”

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BCHL Coquitlam Express defenceman Cooper Connell is squeezed by a pair of Prince George Spruce Kings defenders in the first period of their BC Hockey League game, last Wednesday at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. The Express won, 4-1. It was the team’s 12th consecutive victory and 20th of the season on home ice. The Express entered the Christmas break with the best record in the BCHL, and was ranked third amongst all Canadian Junior Hockey League teams in the country. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Arthur, born in Vancouver on May 23, 1924, passed away peacefully in Vancouver on December 17, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; children, Donovan (Anita), Diana, John (Joey), Michael (Norma), Leonard, David (Joanne), and Patrick (Cathy); and grandchildren, Allegra, Kyle, and Shane. After graduation from UBC in 1950 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he was hired as an engineer at the Crown Zellerbach Pulp & Paper Mill in Ocean Falls. His bride Barbara Corker joined him in Ocean Falls in 1952. They later returned to Vancouver, where Arthur took on work as a project engineer at Shell Oil’s Shellburn Refinery in North Burnaby. In 1959, he submitted his B.C. Professional Engineer Thesis and qualified for membership in the B.C. Professional Engineers Association. In the early 1960s, he was employed by his alma mater, UBC, as an engineer at the Department of Building and Grounds, responsible for the Central Steam Plant and mechanical operation of Campus Buildings. From 1966 to his retirement in 1988, his career was with the Coquitlam School District as the superintendent of Construction and Maintenance of Schools. He attended the first general meeting in 1964/5 of the School Plant Officials Association of BC, and he served in various executive positions of this association, becoming President in 1972/3. Arthur and Barbara retired to Sechelt on the Sunshine Coast. In the 1990 municipal elections, Arthur was elected councillor for Sechelt and he became the Sechelt representative on the Sunshine Coast Regional Board. Dad was a wonderful, caring father; a devoted husband; and a proud grandfather; he will be missed greatly. The family is thankful for the care Dad received over the past few years from the staff of Totem Lodge, Sechelt, and, more recently, Sunrise, Vancouver. A private memorial service will be held later. If desired, memorial donations may be made to either the Sechelt Seniors Activity Centre or the Sechelt Hospital Foundation for Totem Lodge.

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