Tri-City News February 10 2022 by Tri-City News

Coquitlam

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The City of Coquitlam is putting forward two significant proposals close to the Lougheed SkyTrain station — as land owner and applicant. On Monday, council unanimously gave first reading to the municipality’s rezoning bids, without discussion or comment from staff, that, if approved following the Feb. 28 public hearing, would see a density swap between the sites. According to a report, the city wants to get the land at 560 Sydney Ave. ready for a high-rise for 289 market condos and provide 22 new

childcare spaces to meet the goals in the city’s recently adopted Child Care Partnership Strategy. The property, which is currently occupied by the vacant Burquitlam Lions Care Centre, returned to the municipality in 2016 after Fraser Health pulled its funding for the complex. That centre will be razed by the future owner, the report notes, and will generate about $3.4 million in development cost charges (DCC) for the municipality. In exchange, the tower’s rental component — at nearly 59,000 sq. ft. — will move to an assembled site across the street, at 594, 596, 600 and 602 Sydney Ave., for SEE

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Could pay parking reduce property tax bill? Councillor makes suggestion in light proposed near 6% boost MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Port Moody may have to look at revenue sources like pay parking and increased boat launch fees if residents don’t want to face growing property tax increases. That’s one suggestion offered by Coun. Steve Milani last Tuesday (Feb. 1) as council’s finance committee chewed on the prospect of a 5.97 per cent property tax increase proposed by staff. The boost would add $151 to the tax bill of an average home in the city assessed at about $1.2 million. Milani said while the proposed increase looks steep compared to the past two years — when property taxes in the city went up 3.55 per cent in 2021 and 1.61 per cent in 2020 — those were austerity budgets brought in to counter some of the hardships the community endured during the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents faced a 5.57 per cent increase to their property taxes in 2019. “Sure, it sounds high,” Milani said about this year’s almost six per cent boost, “but everything has gone up since our last pre-COVID

Port Moody councillor Steve Milani says installing parking meters throughout the city might be one way to ease rising property taxes. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

budget.” While Coun. Diana Dilworth cautioned the idea of introducing pay parking across the city to potentially offset property tax increases could be a “slippery slope” that residents will decry, she agreed the time for making tough decisions is nigh. “We’re either going to have to increase taxes or reduce services,” she said.

“There’s not a choice.” Coun. Meghan Lahti agreed. She said the proposed tax boost for 2022 is paying for decisions made in previous years, and that bill will continue to go up in the future unless additional revenues are found if residents expect services be fully maintained. “That’s not a sustainable financial approach,” Lahti

warned. In a presentation to the committee, Port Moody’s general manager of finance and technology, Paul Rockwood, said initial calculations pegged the proposed tax increase at 7.81 per cent to account for things like the expense of bringing back several city-sponsored events that had been cancelled by pandemic public

health measures the past two years as well as hiring for a number of new positions requested by various departments. He said sharpened pencil and the deferral of those hirings brought the boost down but other pressures remain. Among them, Rockwood said, are: • increased expenses for the city to provide health and social services that used to be paid for by other levels of government • a decrease in available grant money • lower-than-expected provincial tax revenues from cannabis sales that are supposed to be shared with municipalities • the costs of coping with extreme events like last summer’s heat dome, atmospheric rivers, snow storms and the pandemic. “Those are things we don’t normally budget for, but we’ve had to deal with them,” Rockwood said. As well, he added, the city is feeling increased pressure on its infrastructure, like parks and trails, as residents from surrounding communities come into Port Moody to enjoy them. That’s resulted in increased costs for enforcing parking regulations along Bedwell Bay Road as well as higher maintenance expenses to keep facilities in tiptop condition.

“We’re not generating growth dollars that deal with those pressures,” Rockwood warned, adding the city also doesn’t have the advantage of getting revenue from sources like casinos or pay parking like some neighbouring communities. Coun. Hunter Madsen said that’s the nub of the problem, believing as long as Port Moody grows in population, its residents will have to pay for the costs that come with that growth, like more recreation facilities. “Unless we get business growth again in a big, dramatic way, this train goes in the wrong direction,” he said. Lahti echoed that sentiment, reiterating the city can’t just keep leaning on residents to pay Port Moody’s freight. “I’m really hoping we can have a frank discussion on how to create a better balance in our tax base, but we also have to really look at alternative ways to bring money into the city,” she said. Public consultation on the proposed property tax increase is set to begin on the engagement portal of Port Moody’s website this month prior to further discussions by the finance committee through March. Approval of the final budget by council is expected by May 10.

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HOUSING

Coquitlam is both owner and applicant on two bids CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

purpose-built seniors’ housing to be built and run by a provider. The city will lease the site to the housing provider, which is expected to build about 89 independent living units in a medium-size building. Currently, three of the city-owned lots are empty, while the home at 602 Sydney Ave. is slated for demolition. If OK’d following the public hearing, it would bring in $1 million in DCC, with the market component moving to the high-rise. It’s not the first density swap for Coquitlam. Last summer, Marcon Elmwood transferred the rental piece for its 38-storey tower at Como Lake Avenue and Clarke Road to a building it is constructing three blocks away, behind the Burquitlam YMCA, called Marcon Dogwood. Located at 631 and 633 Smith Ave. and 708, 712 and 716 Dogwood St., Marcon

The City of Coquitlam is proposing to sell its property at 560 Sydney Ave., south of Austin Avenue, for a future tower (see rendering at right). JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Dogwood will be six storeys with 126 rental units.

Meanwhile, on Monday following a public hearing,

council unanimously gave second and third rezoning

readings to the following bids for Burquitlam: • 724, 726 and 728 Lea Ave.: Domus Projects plans stacked townhouses with 23 units, generating $317,000 in DCC and $68,000 in Community Amenity Contributions (CAC) • 704, 706 and 710 Grover Ave. and 701, 705 and 709 Regan Ave.: Kadium Regan Development is proposing 50 townhouse

units in five buildings over a shared parkade, bringing in $637,000 in DCC and $128,000 in CAC • 724 and 736/738 Como Lake Ave. and 750/752, 754/756 and 758/706 Robinson St.: Sol Adera Projects plans a total of 201 units in a six-storey market condo building and a six-storey market rental building, collecting $2.2 million in DCC plus $401,000 in CAC In addition, Coquitlam council on Monday gave fourth and final reading for Qualex Homes (Regan) to build 116 market condos in two six- and seven-storey buildings at 571 Emerson St. and 604, 606, 608, 612 and 616 Regan Ave. The development, south of Como Lake Avenue and east of the Burquitlam mall, will result in $1.2 million in DCC, $238,500 in CAC and $220,000 in payments for transit-development monitoring and parking-in-lieu fees.

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FEBRUARY 10 – 16 CALENDAR Monday, Feb. 14 Council-in-Committee 2 p.m. Regular Council 7 p.m. coquitlam.ca/council coquitlam.ca/agendas

COUNCIL MEETING DETAILS See page 16

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Celebrate Family Day Safely in Coquitlam

It’s easy to create special memories with your family over the long weekend as our recreation and parks teams have a variety of activities to keep us active, entertained – and safe – while we celebrate Family Day in Coquitlam.

Family Fun at Pinetree

Pinetree Community Centre (1260 Pinetree Way) will have activities, including crafts, free play, jumbo games and more for families with kids up to 5 years old (course ID #81538) and six to 12 years old (course ID #81539). These activities have been made possible thanks to the support of the B.C. government.

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Help brighten up Coquitlam’s outdoor park spaces safely as a family. Join Coquitlam’s Park Spark team on Saturday, Feb. 19 or Sunday, Feb. 20 to paint a spring-themed fence panel at the Inspiration Garden in Town Centre Park (3099 Guildford Way). Registration is limited for this physically-distanced outdoor table activity and masks are recommended. To register online, visit coquitlam.ca/registration. In the registration system, go to the Drop-in (Pre-registered) area and click All Ages, Next, expand the Park Spark dropdown to view available times, or call 604-927-4386. This activity has been made possible thanks to the support of the B.C. government. Explore the forest ecosystem with your family. Join us for a Family Day Nature Walk for kids two to six years old on Saturday, Feb. 19 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. (course ID #81848) or 11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. (course ID #81855) at Riverview Forest (501 Mariner Way). Walk the trails, balance on logs, and compare and contrast living and non-living things. These walks will take place rain or shine. Pre-register for these activities online at coquitlam.ca/registration, phone 604-927-4386, or sign up in person during recreation facility operating hours.

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Thank you for taking a few moments to share your thoughts on Coquitlam’s City Page content. Your feedback will help us improve this space. Plus, you could win a $50 gift card to Coquitlam Centre. This survey runs until Feb. 24 and can also be completed online at coquitlam.ca/citypagesurvey. 1. How often do you read the City Page content? Weekly Every couple weeks Once a month

Less than once a month Never

2. How much of the content on the page do you read? All of it

Most of it

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I do not read any of this content

3. Generally, to what extent do you agree with the following statement: “The City Page provides relevant content and keeps me informed about what is happening in Coquitlam.” Strongly agree

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Agree

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4. Would you be interested in receiving the same or similar content in an e-newsletter format? Yes

Maybe 5. If you answered yes or maybe to question 4, how often would you want to receive an e-newsletter Weekly (like the City Page) Every other week

Once a month I would not want to receive an e-newsletter

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. If you would like to be entered in the draw for the $50 Coquitlam Centre gift card, please provide your information. Name: ___________________________________ Email:____________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________ Please mail this survey to: City of Coquitlam ATTN: Communications and Civic Engagement 3000 Guildford Way Coquitlam, BC, V3B 3S4 The survey can also be dropped off at City Hall reception (3000 Guildford Way) during regular business hours (Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.).

By submitting this form, you are consenting to the collection, storage, use and disclosure of your personal information. The City has authority to collect, use and disclosure your information for the purposes of the City Page Survey event in accordance with Section 26(d) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Your personal information will be disclosed to a third-party service provider (i.e. website host Civic Plus) located in Canada for the purpose of processing your contest entry. Should you have any questions or concerns about the collection of your personal information please contact Kathleen Vincent, Manager, Communications and Civic Engagement, at kvincent@coquitlam.ca or 604-927-3019.

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ENVIRONMENT

Get out of your cars, help lower GHG emissions delve into the details about how we are going to reduce our emissions. It also really requires that other levels of government are putting in place ambitious policies. By 2030 or 2035, all new vehicles sales are supposed to be 100 per cent electric.

Coquitlam is rolling out its first environmental sustainability plan, a document that city council greenlighted last month — in the middle of public cries to save trees near Mundy Park — after several years of consultation with the community, regional partners and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation. Split into five themes — Climate Action, Built Environment, Waste Management, Water Management and Natural Areas, and Wildlife and Habitat — the broad-based document will be updated every five to 10 years to stay current. Last Tuesday, the TriCity News (TCN) talked to Coquitlam’s environment manager Caresse Selk about what the newly adopted plan says and means to Coquitlam residents and businesses. Here’s an edited version of our chat:

Why now? The city has been doing a variety of environmental sustainability initiatives for many years but we never had it housed in one cohesive document. And we’ve certainly seen that climate change is becoming more and more impactful in our communities. In terms of timing, it was really important for us to move forward

Coquitlam's environment manager Caresse Selk says the city's new environmental sustainability plan will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. MARIO BARTEL/TCN

with a strategy now so we have a long-term plan moving forward. One of the parts of the plan that we’re really excited about is new greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction goals for the city. Governments are starting to fall in line with the United Nations’ recommendation.

How has the plan evolved since last year’s extreme weather events? That’s when we really started to look at new GHG targets in the city. Our GHG goals are now looking out to 2050 to be carbon neutral. Most of the GHG emissions in our community come

from transportation and from buildings so we need to start looking at ways that we can electrify those systems. As part of the city’s 2022 business plan, council has approved for us to move forward with the Climate Action Plan. It’s an “A” priority. That’s going to

Did you mirror Coquitlam’s plan after another municipality’s? There’s not one. We did a very comprehensive document review and we looked at sustainability plans across Canada. We looked at ones in the United States and even in Europe. There were a couple in the Pacific Northwest that we quite liked: the City of Bellevue is now on its third iteration of its environmental sustainability plan; they were one of the first out of the gate to put together a comprehensive plan. But this is a made-inCoquitlam document. It’s tailored to our community. We’ve reviewed both of Port Coquitlam and Port Moody’s plans. An opportunity that’s unique to Coquitlam is we now have our SkyTrain line. We are transportation-focused to really help get people out of their cars and focus on electrification. There’s lot of growth along the SkyTrain station. As a city, how do you balance densification with

keeping the tree canopy? We worked really collaboratively with the planning and development department on the plan. It wasn’t built in isolation. The city does really value trees and that’s why we plant over 3,000 trees and native plants annually. Council prioritized the development of an Urban Forest Management Plan for 2022. It will allow us to be strategic and intentional about adding more trees to our city. How do make sure this is a living document? There are 135 actions that are identified in the plan. Those are our deliverables. We’ve already started with our Top 10 actions for 2022, like the development of an electric mobility strategy and the implementation of a single-use item bylaw to help minimize plastic items in businesses. Metro Vancouver just passed a harmonized approach so they’re looking at instead of every municipality having its own bylaw, which can be really confusing for both businesses and customers. Municipalities can use one approach. We will also be reporting out annually to council to make sure the plan is moving forward. We’re really proud of it and it’s an important plan in the face of climate change.

Please join us as we recognize Sandy Burpee by bestowing upon him the Freedom of the City. Monday, Feb. 14, 7 p.m. Celebrate with us and watch the proceedings live at coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

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Notice of Public Hearing

Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 3290 Finley Street GIVE YOUR INPUT Written Comments must be received by 4:00 pm on February 22, 2022 Email: publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca

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The intent of this bylaw is to rezone 3290 Finley Street from RS1 (Residential Single Dwelling 1) to RS2 (Residential Single Dwelling 2) in order to subdivide the property into two lots.

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Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4213 The intent of this bylaw is to rezone 1340 Prairie Avenue to RS2 (Residential Single Dwelling 2) in order to subdivide the property into two lots.

Written Comments must be received by 4:00 pm on February 22, 2022 Email: publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca

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Council cannot receive new or additional information on any application after the Public Hearing.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4262 The intent of this bylaw is to rezone 1777 Langan Avenue from RS1 (Residential Single Dwelling 1) to RS4 (Residential Single Dwelling 4) in order to subdivide the property into two lots.

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COVID VACCINES

Feb. 15 jab deadline looms for city employees Policy affects up to 600 full-time, parttime, casual workers

be effective. “The city has been in consultation with its unions for the past couple of months and has been closely watching other organizations who have already adopted vaccine policies to inform its policy,” stated human resources director Steve Traviss in an email. “By adopting the policy now, we have the advantage of the learnings of others who adopted a vaccine policy before us,” Traviss further stated.

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Workers who staff Port Coquitlam city hall, city recreation facilities, fire halls and even volunteers will have to show vaccination status against COVID-19 by Feb. 15, and be fully vaccinated by May 1. Only those with an "approved exemption" won’t need to be fully vaccinated, according to a new administrative policy approved last Tuesday (Feb. 1). The policy affects as many as 600 full-time, part-time and casual employees, including firefighters, some of whom were hit by Omicron earlier this year. Workers who are not fully vaccinated by May 1 will have to go on unpaid leave. Volunteers have to show vaccination status as well. It is not known how many workers are not vaccinated, but Tri-City rates have hovered at the 90 per cent mark for some time. The Tri-Cities maintains

CAN’T ‘IMPEL’

A COVID-19 vaccination clinic was hosted at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre in January. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

93 per cent first- and 91 per cent second-dose vaccination averages against COVID-19, according to figures from the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC),

while recorded infection numbers have been dropping. A spokesperson for the city said vaccination continues to be the “best tool in the

fight against the virus,” and while other cities, including Vancouver, approved a vaccine mandate late last year as Omicron surged, the policy is not too late to still

Meanwhile, the same day as the policy was approved for city workers, councillors agreed to show proof of vaccination status to the city. However, the resolution doesn’t require councillors to be vaccinated to perform their duties. Mayor Brad West said the Community Charter has no provision to “impel” councillors to be vaccinated. However, he said providing vaccine status to the city shows “leadership” and is an acknowledgement of the requirement of the provincial health officer in certain situations affecting the public, as well as PoCo city halls’

policy for staff. Coun. Steve Darling noted that it’s more of a “ceremonial” policy, adding: “The thing is. Nothing is going to happen to you. The COVID police aren’t coming to your door. It shows support for the vaccination policy for city workers. “We are requiring that of city employees, and, as people that are on the same team, we would do the same thing as well.” Coun. Laura Dupont asked that the resolution specify that it applies to proof of COVID-19 vaccination and the duration last until provincial health orders for proof of vaccination are rescinded. Councillors agreed to both of those requests before approving the resolution. B.C.’s proof of vaccination requirement for some activities was recently extended to June 3. The councillors’ vaccination will be kept on file with the city, Traviss further stated. “Human resources will maintain these records when they are provided by mayor and council.” - with a file from Kyle Balzer, Tri-City News

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Public Hearing Notice Public Hearing Notice When: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 7pm Where: Electronic Meeting (see portmoody.ca/ph for details and instructions)

When: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 7pm Where: Electronic Meeting (see portmoody.ca/ph for details and instructions)

Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaws:

Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaw:

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SUBJECT PROPERTY

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SUBJECT PROPERTY

Location: 1022 Westmount Drive

Location: 2025 St. Johns Street

Bylaw: 3330 and 3331

Bylaw: 3315

Application: #6700-20-185

Application: #6700-20-196

Applicant: Etro Construction

Applicant: Marcon Albert (GP) Ltd

Purpose: To amend the Official Community Plan to allow for a Multi-Family Residential use and to rezone the site from Single Detached Residential (RS1) Zone to Semi-Detached Residential (RT) Zone. If adopted, the bylaws would facilitate the construction of a duplex containing two units, each with a secondary suite.

Purpose: To amend the Zoning Bylaw to rezone the property to CD85 and P1 to allow for 222 residential units, including 23 below-market rental units, 15,220 ft² of commercial space with a net floor area ratio of 2.65 and the dedication of 13,291 ft² of Schoolhouse Creek riparian area to the City.

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1. If you believe your property is affected by this OCP amendment and rezoning application, you can send a submission in writing before noon on February 22, 2022 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550.

1. If you believe your property is affected by this rezoning application, you can send a submission in writing before noon on February 22, 2022 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550.

2. You may also participate in the Public Hearing by joining the electronic meeting as a participant. Information and instructions for joining the meeting are available at portmoody.ca/ph.

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Shelter eases 'immediate and desperate need' Emergency facility has already opened for 70 nights this winter MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

The emergency overnight warming shelter at Port Moody’s Kyle Centre is operating at a record pace. And that’s costing the city money for security services. Keir Macdonald, CEO of the Phoenix Society that operates the shelter, told the Tri-City News it’s already been open for more than 70 nights this winter when 60 is the norm for an average season. In fact, he added, at one point it operated every night for a seven-week stretch. “This is going to be one of the toughest, most life-threatening winters on record for the region in recent years — if not decades,” Macdonald said. While the centre launched last Nov. 5 with initial capacity for 15 guests who could sleep on mats, get a warm meal and a bag lunch for the next day when the weather dips below freezing or there’s

The overnight emergency warming centre at Kyle Centre has hosted as many as 20 guests on the 70 nights it's been open this winter. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

significant events like snow, rain or wind, Macdonald said there have been several nights where 20 guests were accepted. He said this winter’s rough weather, which started with torrential rain shortly after the facility opened, then significant snowfalls in December and January and an extended cold snap, has made the

emergency shelter a vital resource for the homeless population in the Tri-Cities. It also highlights the need for a more long-term solution. “What we have been seeing in terms of numbers accessing our programs clearly demonstrates an immediate and desperate need of permanent shelter and housing options,” Macdonald said.

But there have been some growing pains. Recently, Port Moody council approved spending more than $9,200 for security services around Kyle Centre when the shelter is operating. The city’s acting general manager of community services, Ron Higo, told council’s finance committee last Tuesday (Feb. 1) the money

pays for a security guard from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. when the shelter is operating, directing guests and ensuring the surrounding area stays safe. Still, one councillor suggested that may not be enough. Coun. Zoe Royer said security coverage might have to be extended to the morning hours as well because of concerns raised by the neighbouring PoMoArts, including guests encamping on its balconies and alcoves after they’ve been dispatched from the warming centre when it closes at 8 a.m. Macdonald conceded the unexpected demand for the shelter has presented challenges. “We have worked hard with local businesses, city staff and emergency services to ensure our clients were well supported and that we maintained public safety,” he said, adding an ongoing concern has been the lack of daytime resources when guests leave in the morning. The warming shelter was approved by Port Moody council last October after Kyle Centre had been identified in 2020 as a possible venue.

An initial budget of $44,000 was set by the city to operate the facility, but Higo said that cost is being covered by a grant from BC Housing that was secured with the help of Phoenix and the Tri-Cities Homelessness Task Group. Macdonald said the effort has borne some notable successes, including transitioning one guest into more supportive housing at the emergency response centre the society operates at a Coquitlam motel. Several others have been referred to detox and treatment services. But, he added, the most important victory has been the provision of some sense of basic stability to the homeless who know they can access a warm, safe space when the weather gets rough. “The guests we’ve served have touched our hearts,” Macdonald said. The shelter program is scheduled to remain available until March 31, and then again next November and December. Scheduling of regular arts and community programming at Kyle Centre has been adjusted through the winter months to accommodate it.

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or newly elected BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon, now comes the heavy lifting. Falcon was chosen party leader this past weekend, and as expected it was not even close. He received 47 per cent of the “points” on the first ballot, besting his nearest competitor (Skeena MLA Ellis Ross) by more than 20 percentage points. He eventually won on the fifth ballot, under the preferential ballot system (in which voters rank the candidates and make second, third, etc. choices). In his victory speech, Falcon acknowledged his party faces a monumental challenge when it comes to offering more diversified group of candidates to the voters come the next election. He said the party needs a “root-to-branch rebuild.”

The COVID-19 pandemic has not been kind to the party, or indeed to most non-government political parties anywhere. Traditional politics and many bread-and-butter issues have been elbowed off the agenda as the public grapples with an ongoing public health crisis that has cost so many people their jobs, their health or even their life. But while the BC Liberals and their new leader are staring at a rough road ahead, they have every reason to think the next few years will be much better for them than the last two have been. While we are still in a pandemic and may be for a while, various COVID-19 health restrictions are easing or are being lifted. After almost two years of looking to government as

almost a saviour, in terms of managing both economic responses and public health measures, I think the public is slowly shifting to a different mindset. One in which the government no longer automatically gets the benefit of the doubt on almost anything. The BC Liberals will certainly need the channel changed away from a near-constant focus on COVID-19 onto more traditional issues. They need the voting public to once again pay attention to what they have to say. Of course, Falcon will have to move fast to mend the messy internal divisions that were on public display during the lengthy leadership race. The three MLAs who were also candidates — Renee Merrifield, Michael Lee and Ellis Ross — were

harshly critical of Falcon, labelling him as yesterday’s man who had accumulated too much political baggage from his previous stint in government. Look for the NDP to exploit that “baggage” at every opportunity. In fact, no sooner had Falcon taken the stage to deliver his victory speech on Saturday night, than the NDP caucus merrily issued a news release talking about just that kind of thing. But the baggage issue can work both ways. The longer the NDP stays in power, the more baggage it accumulates as well. In any event, Falcon’s ascension to the leadership is the start of a new chapter in B.C. politics. Let the heavy lifting begin. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Coquitlam needs to invest in racquet sports The Editor: Re: Neighbour wants pickleball out of Blue Mountain (Tri-City News, Jan. 27, 2022) It is interesting to learn that Coquitlam residents living near pickleball courts are upset with the noise. That must be difficult to live with and Coquitlam should do more than put up signs and walls. This problem could have been avoided if Coquitlam had followed the recommendations made by a joint task force of Tennis BC and Pickleball BC. The best practice is

to build separate pickleball hubs in appropriate sites. One advantage of this approach is to choose locations where the noise factor is not problematic. Instead, to save money, Coquitlam decided to convert or share tennis courts for this purpose. The joint task force states this idea is a recipe for conflict. The conflict happens between players of the two sports and apparently with local residents due to the noise from pickleball. This short-sighted policy

has also reduced the number of tennis courts available to Coquitlam tennis players, forcing them to leave Coquitlam to play tennis. Since 2012, the number of tennis courts available in Coquitlam has decreased. This is only partially due to the incursion of pickleball. It is time that Coquitlam invested in racquet sports, which are proven to be number one for health benefits. In addition to the pickleball hubs, we need an indoor facility for racquet sports. Dave Retallack Coqutilam

The growing popularity of pickleball is creating conflicts with neighbours over the sport’s noise and tennis players over access to shared facilities. MARIO BARTEL/TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

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Soy sauce impressario hopes for big TV break Japanese soy sauce infused with flavours like garlic, ginger and sriracha DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

A Port Coquitlam entrepreneur may have found a niche in the popular Asian food market with his tasty infused soy sauces that add a zip to any meal — even pizza. But can he sell his product all over the world? Jason Nichol, president of Infusion Premium Foods Inc. doesn't have an Asian background but his 15 years in representing national food brands gave him the itch to develop his own product. Like anyone who loves food, the father of two saw the popularity of Asian dishes and knew there was something missing from the Canadian store shelf. Nichol, who has the energy, drive and enthusiasm of a PNE pitchman, knew there was a business for him out there — he just had to find the right ingredients. He started experimenting with infusing Japanese-

Jason Nichol has his eye on bigger markets for his line of infused soy sauces. He’s hoping to land a spot on the TV show Dragon’s Den. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

fermented soy sauce with oils and juices from garlic, ginger and sriracha. The garlic and ginger are all pressed locally while the pulped peppers come from New Mexico — each ingredient infused to Nichol's tested specifications with extra ingredients in the sriracha-infused soy sauce to get the perfect flavour profile. And when shoppers at farmers' markets from Port Coquitlam to Squamish bought into the

idea, Infusion Soy Sauce became a local institution. "Those farmers' markets did a lot for me. They don’t make you rich but they pay the bills," said Nichol, in a recent interview. "The information you get from consumers — you're talking to every person and every interaction you get some information from them — that’s how I was able to look at my product and realize what people are looking for."

With the help of his family, including his parents, wife Sarah, and children Mikayla and Josh, Nichol developed a line of products that are now sold in most Tri-City grocery stores, including Safeway and Save-On-Foods, as well as Pomme Natural Market in Port Coquitlam. His family would help put on the labels, and pack the bottles in crates. Working out of the Gongyou commissary kitchen also in Port

Coquitlam and a friend's warehouse, the Nichol family did everything they could to make the business a success. But starting out isn't easy, said Nichol, especially during the pandemic. Although Nichol has achieved some success, he needs to make a big jump in order to get his product to the U.S. and eastern Canada. "You can’t do it all yourself. The year 2020 was tough. I made a lot of adjustments in regards to efficiencies and creating a more profitable product; 2021 was the year that came into fruition." "I busted my ass off. I worked every single day of the year and it was so hard on the family." Now Nichol has made enough sales to justify exporting his product. He also needs to hire people to get the orders ready for distribution. And he's looking to Dragon’s Den for an investment to help him further his dream. Recently, Nichol braved the hour-long pitch and interview to qualify as a contestant on Dragon's Den, a reality TV program on CBC. It was a stressful expe-

rience, but he said he felt proud being able to show off his product and the business' success so far. "If my business is chosen for filming in May then the episode will air in season 17, starting October 2022," Nichol said, adding that getting this far into the selection process has been a "great honour." In the meantime, he hopes people will check out his product, which is part of the Buy BC program, with more than 50 per cent of materials used sourced locally. Nichol has also participated in the Canada Trade Accelerator Program and, with BCIT business students, he has developed an export marketing plan. "Exporting into Washington, Oregon and California, that would bey my next logical step," said Nichol. In the meantime, Nichol and his family will be back at local farmers' markets this spring, bringing their brand of infused soy sauce to the Tri-Cities and beyond. "It's a family thing for me," he said. Check it out at Instagram at infusionsoysauces and Facebook at infusionsoysauces.

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Fundraiser surpasses goal Police still looking for dashcam or CCTV footage to identify killer KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Ramina Shah is being remembered as lively among friends and a proud single mother to her three children. The 32-year-old woman died the afternoon of Jan. 27, identified by investigators as the victim of a fatal stabbing in a Coquitlam parkade. A GoFundMe campaign has since been created in Shah’s honour to pay for memorial costs. In just two days, it surpassed its $10,000 goal and organizers say all money raised beyond that total will be used to help raise her kids — two, four and five years old — who are now in the care of their grandparents. “Anyone who met her instantly fell in love. She was full of life, had a smile that lit up any room, and a laugh that took away all of your problems,” writes “Ramina’s Loved Ones” on the GoFundMe page. “She always stuck up for what was right, and never backed down from any fight. She was a leading example as a parent and it showed as her kids love her more than anything in the world.” According to the page, Shah was filming a real estate video the morning she died and went back to her office in the 1100-block of

Austin Avenue. She was leaving work to go home when a suspect(s) attacked in the building’s underground parkade around 4:30 p.m., when Coquitlam RCMP responded to reports of a woman with apparent stab wounds. Shah succumbed to her injuries in hospital. Since being called in, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) believes this was not a random attack and that the Maple Ridge resident has no ties to Lower Mainland gang conflicts. “We did receive some background information from other witnesses and people that know her,” IHIT spokesperson David Lee explained during an update on Jan. 28, noting there were no suspects in custody. “That information, with a combination of the things we’ve seen at the scene lead us to believe this as an isolated incident and not random.” IHIT is asking the public for its help with the Coquitlam homicide case. Officers are looking for dashcam or CCTV footage, specifically from anyone who travelled or parked along Austin Avenue between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. on Jan. 27. Anyone with details or tips about the fatal incident is strongly encouraged to call IHIT at 1-877-551-4448 or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc. gc.ca, anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-2228477 or go online to www. solvecrime.ca.

Ramina Shah, a local realtor and mother of three young children, was stabbed to death in a parkade in Coquitlam’s Austin Heights. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

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Martial arts teacher charged A Coquitlam man has been charged with allegedly sexually exploiting women, including a youth, while teaching mixed martial arts and self-defence classes in Pitt Meadows. Danyal Bahramfar was approved with two counts of sexual exploitation by

the BC Prosecution Service on Jan. 21, as an investigation is ongoing. “In order to advance the investigation, police are confirming the accused’s name and issuing his photo in an effort to locate further witnesses and individuals who may have in-

formation,” explains Ridge Meadows RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Julie Klaussner in a Feb. 3 news release. Mounties were first notified of an alleged sexual exploitation by a mixed martial arts trainer on October 2021. It claimed Bahramfar

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SAR 101: Reality-based night training on Burke This year, as Coquitlam Search and Rescue turns 50, the Tri-City News is going behind the scenes with the volunteer team for a feature series (some members’ surnames were not used for privacy reasons). JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

In a portable close to Coquitlam’s Firehall 1, about a dozen members of Coquitlam Search and Rescue ready for an unusual training exercise. It’s not often that the volunteers have so many skills packed into one scenario but, tonight, they’re testing their talents as a team. The reality-based drill? A call for help after a male goes missing while mountain biking on Burke Mountain — a busy spot for the crew, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic started and people began to explore the back country in earnest. Luckily, the team’s had a sighting. A witness named “James” phoned in at 6 p.m. to report a red colour and a noise at the base of a cliff. James states to the SAR team that he’ll be on scene — at Avalanche Corner on Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain — until the volunteers arrive. He’s also provided his coordinates via text message, thanks to an app called YourLo.ca/tion created by Coquitlam SAR team member Michael Coyle; the app is now used by search and rescue teams, as well as ski patrol, around the world. Before they head up the mountain for the exercise, though, the team members are briefed about the focus of the winter training: They’ll be zeroing in on operations of their Honda Pioneer 1000-5 side-by-side UTV (utility task vehicle),

Clockwise from top left: Coquitlam Search and Rescue team leaders review the exercise for Avalanche Corner; Dave and Jordan unlock the gate; the UTV arrives; the mobile command centre is set up at the Port Coquitlam & District Hunting and Fishing Club; SAR members ready for the nighttime drill. JANIS CLELUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

as well as towing, trailering, logistics, eBikes, mountain searching and, of course, the keys to the gates to get on site. The locked gates to the Tri-Cities’ parks are always a challenge when trying to access a lost subject, says Dave, a Terry Fox graduate and New Westminster police officer who, at 36, has been with Coquitlam SAR for nearly half his life. At 7:02 p.m., the team leader Jordan, a Langley

City firefighter, reiterates the goals: Stick to the assignment and stay together. “There are going to be some failures tonight — guaranteed,” he says before the members and field gear kits are assigned.

DRIVING UP

At Port Coquitlam & District Hunting and Fishing Club, a staging area is set up with newly elected president Helena Michelis — another Terry Fox graduate — tak-

ing charge from inside the mobile command centre in her role as search manager-in-training. She is lead by veteran volunteers Al Hurley and Ian Cunnings. The “hasty” cohort, made up of three members on eBikes who can reach the scene first, are already up the mountainous gravel road to reach Avalanche Corner. Although well-used on the warmer months, the road can be dangerous with falling rocks and gullies,

making the slope unstable. Dave pulls out a waterproof map created by Coquitlam SAR member Steve Chapman before he unlocks the gate to take his Toyota Tacoma truck up the hill. The UTV team is not far behind. By 7:49 p.m., the “missing” cyclist is discovered unresponsive by the hasty medic, Andrew, who has already surveyed the 40 m drop that’s covered in sec-

ond-growth forest debris. His teammate, Erica, keeps a close eye on his movements and signals others for a stretcher. Jordan, who also doubles as the witness James, points out the best places to haul the cyclist out. Ropes are tied on anchor points to Dave’s Tacoma, as well as to the UTV, while the volunteers check their harnesses. And, from the back of Coquitlam 4 — a Ford F350 SRW pickup — more search equipment is pulled out including a repeater, an electronic device that boosts the power of a communication signal and retransmits it. It’s good for the mountains, says Dave, citing a search he was involved with in 2010 to look for Tyler Wright; the 36-year-old hiker from Vancouver went missing between Squamish and Coquitlam and was never found.

HAULING UP

By 8:25 p.m., Andrew is rappelling 40 m to retrieve the subject, after communication channels are established. Fastened to his backpack are a foam and a thermal wrap to keep the imaginary cyclist warm. From the command vehicle at the PoCo hunting club, Helena radios in to ask about the exercise and the SEE

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weather conditions. “If it’s not raining, it’s not training,” Dave jokes, looking up at the starry sky and reflecting on past calls. Later, he tells the Tri-City News, “It all seems glamorous what we’re doing but, at 2 a.m., when it’s wet and cold, it’s not fun. It’s hard work.” Ten minutes later, Jordan declares the exercise over after the cyclist is pronounced dead by the onsite commander Darren. Because it’s obvious no foul play is involved, the next step is to take photos of the scene for the coroner who “likely won’t come up here because it’s so remote,” Dave says. “Otherwise, we treat it as a crime scene and wait for the police.” At 8:47 p.m., once Andrew returns from the gully, Darren asks for a circle to be formed to start the debrief, pointing out the strengths and weaknesses. It was a good experience, Andrew reports, noting the excellent communication with Erica, who kept watch from above. Others make suggestions on how to improve: dual roles make it hard for team leaders, batteries were not charged, some gear was not packed. “This is not like doing rope rescue training,” Darren tells them. “This is a fluid environment. As a team leader, my role is to look at the big picture and reassign people. When you’re on a live call, you have to be flexible.”

BACK TO BASE

The volunteers will receive a follow-up email to point out the gaps, Jordan says, as more training exercises are planned this year. That’s because the 49-member team is bracing

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Clockwise from above: Jordan gives some last words before Andrew rappels 40 m to reach the “missing” mountain biker; Andrew and Erica test the radio frequencies; volunteers pack away the stretcher and gear into the mobile command centre after the training; Darren leads a debriefing onsite; members ready for rappelling, with the ropes and clasps checked for safety before the training starts. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Helena Michelis is the new president of Coquitlam Search and Rescue — and the first female to lead the volunteer team. She’s joined by: • Stu Fleming, vice president • Tom Zajac, past president • Alice Hale, treasurer • Tracy Crawford, secretary • Erica McArthur, training director • David Mountain, equipment director • Steve Chapman, public education director • Liz Clyne, truck and transport director • Shakuntla Sharma, membership director • Ian MacDonald, health, safety director • Leo Markle, SAR management director • Tyson Rasmussen, technology director

10 ESSENTIALS Before you hike, pack: for yet another busy one as more areas open up in the region and more people head outside to beat the pandemic blues. Last year, the team responded to 76 calls in the Tri-Cities, New Westminster and Burnaby, of which 32 were in the wilderness, 13

were urban and 31 were mutual aid (outside of Coquitlam SAR’s jurisdiction). “We always have to be ready — every day,” Helena states. • To donate to Coquitlam Search and Rescue, visit coquitlam-sar.bc.ca or scan the QR code at the top of the page.

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Spirit of Coquitlam restarts, new grant program begins Thousands of dollars will soon be on the table for eligible non-profit groups in Coquitlam to pay for new projects or to replace revenue lost during the COVID-

19 pandemic. On Monday, city council relaunched the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Program — and it’s offering a total of $50,000 in grants to groups

that didn’t qualify for money last year under the city’s Community Support and Recovery Program (CSRP). The Revenue Recovery grants — up to $5,000 each

— are set to be doled out at the same time as the Spirit of Coquitlam grants; the intake starts next month, with city council reviewing and approving the list of recom-

mended recipients in June or July. The two initiatives come after a review of the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Program. In 2019, council moved $340,000 from the Casino Municipal Capital Fund — of which Coquitlam, in past years, has received 10 per cent of the annual net profits for being the host city to the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver — into the Spirit of Coquitlam account to provide a base. Groups like the Terry Fox Foundation, the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau, Festival du Bois and ScotFestBC also got committed funding as part of the city review. In addition, city staff also tweaked the eligibility requirements for the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Program, which council is due to confirm Monday, to, among other things: • better reflect the city’s strategic priorities • add more language for the arts and sports hosting • encourage applicants to apply for provincial gaming grants In pre-pandemic years, the City of Coquitlam took in about $7 million a year

as host to the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on United Boulevard; the publicly traded business closed in March 2020 and reopened in July 2021 to meet provincial health protocols.

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According to the new eligibility criteria, non-profits wanting to apply for Spirit of Coquitlam grants must: • be not-for-profit organizations operating in a professional manner, incorporated under the Canada Not-forProfit Corporations Act, or under the equivalent provincial or territorial legislation (Parent Advisory Councils may apply for playground equipment in line with the Playground Equipment category guidelines) • demonstrate that their organization has been active in the execution of their mandate for at least the previous calendar year • be in good financial standing with the city • follow all applicable city codes of conduct, bylaws and regulations Email communitygrant@ coquitlam.ca for more details or for an application form.

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Families can learn how to make Valentine’s cards — the same way people did in the Victorian era — with staff at Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). There are two events open for registration, courtesy of the Coquitlam Heritage Society: from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Masks are required during the session. REGISTER: coquitlamheritage.ca

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Catch the documentary Leonard and Marianne: Words of Love at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Admission is $5 plus an annual society membership of $5. MORE: pmfilm.ca

Tour the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) to see the new show Inherit, which is part of the 2022 Capture Photography Festival. MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca

The Port Moody Panthers, under head coach Terry Morrison, face Mission City at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) for a 7:45 p.m. hockey game. MORE: portmoodypanthers.com

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Special exhibits celebrate Black History Month KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

February and forever. That’s the theme for Black History Month in 2022 as many are already reflecting the history of Black Canadians and how their legacies have helped shaped society. According to Coquitlam Heritage, Black families and individuals have called the city home since the 1960s, but they’ve actually been around longer in commuting to and from work for many years prior. “They’ve been here all

along, but finding the Black community in most official historical records has been challenging and frustrating,” the society explains. Coquitlam Heritage has set up a series of in-person and online exhibits honouring Black History Month in hopes the public can be educated about the community’s past. This includes a monthlong showcase by Tasia Valencia as part of the society’s youth mentorship program for those who identify as IBPOC (Indigenous, Black and people of colour) or LGBTQ2S+. Entitled Black Women

Rock!, Valencia shares the accomplishment of local Black women and explores the diverse paths they have taken to become titans of excellence in the past and in the present. Coquitlam Heritage also has an online exhibit as a follow-up to understanding B.C.’s Black history. It’s called We’ve Been Here a

ages at Mackin House (1116 Brunette Ave.). It’s the society’s third celebration of the annual recognition, scheduled for Feb. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. A tribute band — Mostly Marley — is set to perform live music alongside steel drum pannist Kenrick Headley, while patrons can feast on homemade foods

Long Time. Its goal is to provide interested residents with a perspective on the city’s Black community “through the lenses of politics, family ties,” and other contributions. Among the pieces included are interviews, recipes and spotlight videos. There will also be a Family Day weekend event for all

and treats. There will also be a craft station for kids and parents. Interested families and individuals are being asked to register in advance and proof of vaccination is required. • For more information, you can visit the society’s website at coquitlamheritage.ca

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A detail from one of Coquitlam Heritage’s celebration of Black History Month. COQUITLAM HERITAGE

Help brighten Coquitlam’s outdoor spaces safely as a family. Join the Park Spark team on Saturday, Feb. 19 or Sunday, Feb. 20 to paint a spring-themed fence panel at the Inspiration Garden in Town Centre Park. To register, please email parkspark@coquitlam.ca. This activity has been made possible thanks to the support of the B.C. Government.

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Bigger garden paths will improve accessibility Installation work of new paths is already underway KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Year-round seasonal appeal. A pair of new projects in Town Centre Park are hop-

ing to sprout that idea to life in meeting the aesthetic and accessible needs of all visitors with construction set to begin soon. Coquitlam city crews are installing a garden walk on the east side of the Lafarge Lake loop, as well as an urban walk on the west side — both are part of the city’s

20-year Town Centre Park Master Plan (TCPMP). Bigger paths are included among the garden initiative’s amenities, as well as blooming flowers and budding plants, all of which are aimed to provide a wholesome welcome to all park-goers, said parks manager Kathleen Reinheimer in

a recent news release. “A wide diversity of plants in the garden will increase the habitat for birds and pollinators while providing sensory appeal for visitors throughout the seasons,” she explained. “Projects related to TCPMP to date have included improvements to the

festival lawn, a new plaza with seating, a new washroom and concession building, a new accessible washroom and water fountain, and additional enhancements to the lawn, gardens, trails and lighting.” Meanwhile, improvements accompanied on the urban walk will include

repaved foot paths, brighter lights and more seating options. City council approved the upgrades in July 2021 following a series of public consultations. For more information on the newest projects, you can visit the City of Coquitlam’s website.

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Siblings in life and business are becoming one. Port Coquitlam sisters Pam McEwin and Lori Crump are merging their zero waste delivery business, Fulfill Shoppe, with Vancouver-based Jarr, that’s also run by sisters, Emily and Claire Sproule. The single enterprise will run under the Jarr name and continue to serve the Tri-Cities while extending the reach of Fulfill’s products that it sources from local suppliers like Carina Organics and PoCo Soap Co. Into Vancouver, West and North Vancouver, Bowen Island, Burnaby Richmond and New West. Meanwhile, Fulfill’s customers in the TriCities will get access to more items offered by Jarr. Emily Sproule, who founded Jarr in June 2020, said the amalgamation made sense as both busi-

nesses started within months of each other and share a similar mission to combat the waste created by single-use packaging by making refilling easier and more convenient. The deal was consummated last week on Instagram Live and Jarr made its first delivery in the Tri-Cities on Feb. 10. McEwin and Crump launched their venture in January, 2020 after watching one too many documentaries on TV about the consequences of climate change. As they adjusted their own families’ lifestyles to be more conscious of their use of single-use packaging and realized reducing that wasn’t as difficult as they’d feared, they saw a business opportunity. Out of a commissary kitchen in PoCo’s Dominion Triangle area, McEwin and Crump package dry pantry bulk goods like organic rice, flour, quinoa, crackers, pastas, nuts and coffee, as well as cleaning supplies and beauty products such as shampoo and conditioner into reusable jars that they then deliver in their electric

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Andre a giant in Coquitlam minor and junior lacrosse MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Adam Andre was a giant in Coquitlam’s lacrosse community, even though he wasn’t very big of stature. And while his accomplishments may not earn him recognition in a hall of fame, he’s left an indelible mark in the youth game where he served as president of Coquitlam Minor Lacrosse in the 1980s, as well as his subsequent tenure in the 1990s as general manager of the Jr. Adanacs, says the team’s current GM Scott Wortley. Andre died in January at the age of 79. Wortley played for the Adanacs when Andre was in charge. He said the diminutive native of Saskatchewan who favoured a goatee had a huge influence on his own life and trajectory through the sport. “He was part of the

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foundation of the game,” he said of Andre, who first got involved with lacrosse as he guided his sons through the sport’s minor levels. One of them, Lance, became Wortley’s teammate on the Jr. Adanacs that his dad was running. Wortley said Andre was driven by his love for lacrosse more than his knowledge of the sport. He sweated the details like making travel arrangements or assembling sandwiches for road trips so the players could concentrate on the game to come. “He looked after all those little things you don’t think about,” Wortley said. “He always made sure we were

looked after.” But if a player pushed the boundaries too far, he added, they were sure to know about it. Wortley said Andre had a “presence” that announced he was in charge, although, he added, “he wasn’t intimidating.” In fact, “He was one of the nicest guys you’d ever meet.” Wortley said those qualities helped to build a culture of community and caring within the ranks of Coquitlam lacrosse that continues to this day. It’s a spirit he likes to think he employs in his own management of the Jr. Adanacs that fosters homegrown talent and a tradition of excellence. “His legacy is that sense of community he brought to the sport,” Wortley said, adding the Jr. Adanacs will find a way to honour Andre this coming season, as well as longtime volunteer Marc Lalonde, who died in November 2020.

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Top left, Celso Machado of Brazil. Bottom left, Yoro Noukoussi from Africa. Centre, Silk Road Music. Above, Anna Lumiere from Switzerland and cellist Finn Manniche. The musicians will perform at a special show at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre on Saturday, Feb. 12. PHOTOS SUBMITTED

For example, he told the Tri-City News he has studied how to imitate the kora — a 21-string harp used in West Africa — on the guitar; he’s also known for producing bird call imitations on wind and percussion instruments. Besides his solo gig, Machado will join other world-renowned performers on the Evergreen stage who have also made British

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“For musicians,” Machado said, “it’s very, very important to be around other musicians when you’re creating every day because they do so much to inspire you and the music.” Sponsored in part by the Department of Canadian Heritage, the show is a precursor to Festival du Bois, the annual FrenchCanadian party from April

1 to 3 at Mackin Park in Coquitlam. Admission to L’Art en Voyage is free; however, registration is required via maillardville.com. Seats at the Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) are on a firstcome, first-served basis; doors open at 6:30 p.m. and provincial health protocols will be followed.

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of 40 who feel self-conscious about how they look in front of the mirror and what society is projecting about being the “right size.” A managing partner of FDT Academy, a debate coaching company, as well as the president of the Coquitlam Optimists, Cena admits she has good and bad days; however, since her milestone birthday, she believes she’s more confident and has better control over her health. And, to be frank, she’s had enough of the self-criticism.

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‘This is baby steps’: wrestling copes with COVID Safety measures top of mind as coaches keep athletes safe MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

There’s no doubt the past two years have been trying for high school athletes. An entire academic year of competition was lost to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ever-changing landscape of public health restrictions has curtailed and cast doubt on many activities this year. But likely no sport has borne the burden of trying to keep its athletes safe while also keeping them engaged than wrestling. There’s no social distancing on the grappling mat. Allan Mah, the wrestling coach at Heritage Woods Secondary School in Port Moody, said the public health crisis has created uncertainty, confusion and stress in his sport. Watching the case counts on the nightly news has become a barometer of

Hertage Woods wrestling coach Allan Mah with a few of his charges, Carter Zettel, Jonas McConville and Andy Wang, as they prep for the Fraser North district championships on Friday. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

whether his athletes can spar together in the gym or whether they must confine their workouts to running outside. As those numbers dwin-

dled through last summer, Mah said he was confident some sort of normal season could be convened after wrestlers were completely sidelined for the 2020–21

season. Then came the Delta and Omicron variants and, in December, public health orders banned all sports tournaments and BC School

Sports issued a directive specifically limiting wrestling specifically to dual meets between athletes from no more than two schools. Mah said the decisions

were a blow, as tournaments are the foundation of the high school wrestling experience. Travelling to them is what brings teams together. They’re where up-andcoming wrestlings can build results that might get them noticed by a post-secondary program. Still, Mah said, in a pre-season meeting School District 43 coaches had already decided to play it safe by not organizing any tournaments of their own, constructing a schedule based largely on dual meets, so the restrictions weren’t a death blow. When he put the call out last November for kids interested in wrestling to attend a meeting, 20 showed up. That’s about twice the usual contingent. Mah said he was pleasantly surprised. He figures an entire academic year without extracurricular activities had built up a demand for some sort of outlet. Even if some of the kids weren’t interested in competitive combat on SEE

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COQUITLAM EXPRESS HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING Coquitlam Express forward Mateo Dixon is stopped by Victoria Grizzlies goalie Kyle Kelsey in the first period of their BC Hockey League game, Friday at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. The Express won the game, 3-1, after Luke Roberts and Luke Vardy scored in the first 31 seconds of the second period to erase a 1-0 deficit. Port Moody’s Ryan Tattle iced the team’s 10th win of the season with an empty-net goal late in the third period. Saturday, the Express lost 5-4 to the Langley Rivermen. MARIO BARTEL/TCN

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the mats, having them train together and support each other was a positive sign. “Some of the kids just don’t fit in to mainstream sports,” Mah said. “Without wrestling, they’d have a vacuum.” And they’d still be learning valuable life lessons from the sport like team bonding, leadership, thinking on their feet and adapting to situations on the fly. “Wrestling is about more than winning medals and getting points,” Mah said. But when you’re a senior like Andy Wang, who only took up the sport when he was in Grade 10, results could be the ticket to his next step. “It’s been hard,” he said of the diminished competitive opportunities. “People are still doing things in other sports but we’re treated differently. It doesn’t feel fair.” Mah said his athletes are diligent about safety precautions. They perform their daily health checks and wear masks during training and when they’re working out in the combat gym. “It can be awkward,” he said. “But they understand.” Carter Zettel, a freshman who started wrestling when he was in middle school, said the inconveniences are outweighed by the benefits. “I had been waiting to get back into sports,” he said of the downtime he endured through Grade

8. “This is a great way to stay in shape and be on a team.” Jonas McConville, another freshman, said he’s trying to be patient. “I’m hoping by senior year we’ll be able to do some proper tournaments and go on road trips. That’s my ultimate hope.” Mah said while his athletes have been quick to accept all the measures to keep them safe, reassuring their parents has been another challenge. Since the start of training, he’s been sending out regular updates about what the kids are doing as well as any new information about protocols like where parents driving athletes to a meet can congregate. Wang said that’s been a help. “At the start they were really worried,” he said of his parents’ acceptance of his wrestling activities in the midst of a pandemic. “They trust me not to do dumb things.” With last Friday’s announcement by the Ministry of Education that school sports tournaments could resume, Mah and his wrestlers are gearing up for Fraser Valley North zone qualifiers, to be held tomorrow (Friday) at Maple Ridge Secondary. Spectators won’t be allowed, and the number of wrestlers participating will be kept minimal, but Mah said it’s an important milestone with provincials set for Feb. 24–26 at the Pacific Coliseum. “This is baby steps coming out of COVID,” he said.

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MANTHORPE, Agnes Vera Lillian March 13, 1926 - January 29, 2022 The children of Agnes Vera Lillian Manthorpe (nee Brown) announce with sadness her passing on to the presence of her Lord Jesus Christ. There she joins her beloved husband the Rev. Ross Manthorpe and all the precious souls she led to Jesus during her lifetime. Agnes was born in Stewiacke, Nova Scotia on March 13, 1926. She was one of ten children of Arnold and Della Brown and the last surviving member of her wonderful family. Although they were spread all across Canada, they remained close and loving. In 1941 she met a young RAF airman. Even though she was only 15 and he 20, it was love at first sight. Ross went overseas for the final two years of the war after their marriage on October 25, 1943. In 1952 Ross felt God’s call to ministry. After several years at University in Saskatoon he qualified to attend Knox College at the University of Toronto. Following Ross’ graduation and Induction into the Presbyterian Church of Canada, Ross and Agnes and family served in churches in Ontario and British Columbia. Agnes, in the meantime, brought her desire to help people into fruition by Counsellor training at the Clyde Narramore Foundation in Rosemead, California, L’Abri in Switzerland, reading at Cambridge University and finally at Regent College at UBC. She graduated there at the age of 65 with her Graduate Diploma in Christian Studies. She was a wonderful Pastor’s wife.

WILSON, Carol Jean (Froelich), nee Stade It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Carol Jean Wilson (Froelich), nee Stade, on January 20, 2022 at the age of 89. Although she was a 5 year survivor of breast cancer, it ultimately became the aggressor and claimed her life. She was predeceased by her son, Michael Froelich in March 2021 and her husband Hugh Wilson in 1981. She is survived by her sister Joanne Cunningham, daughters Pamela Hilland (Ernie), Shelley Klatt (Mel), son Brian Froelich (Diane), 4 nieces and 2 nephews, and her deeply loved 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

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