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Fuel spill slicks PoCo creek, kills beaver CP Rail confirms spill came from its yard DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
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Officials are investigating a large diesel fuel spill at the Port Coquitlam rail yard that eventually ended up in a creek next to a park in Port Coquitlam. Investigators from the Ministry of Environment are trying to find out what happened and how the fuel got from a ditch at the CP Rail yard along Lougheed Highway into a creek next to Dominion Park in Fremont Village. But it’s likely the fuel that spilled into a ditch at the CP Rail yard on Feb. 4 eventu-
ally made its way into the creek through storm drains. “We understand that CP Rail have secured an environmental consultant to assess the spill and create a clean-up and mitigation plan,” stated Joshua Frederick, director of engineering and public works in an email to the Tri-City News. “This post-spill assessment will help us to understand the full extent of the spill, including how far along the watercourse the fuel was able to migrate. The city is working with MoE [Ministry of Environment] staff to ensure CP Rail initiates an adequate and timely remediation of infrastructure and habitat.” It appears to have taken SEE
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several days for the diesel fuel to travel from the rail yard into the creek that is close to a wildlife nature preserve where eagles nest. Ministry of Environment officials said the spill occurred on Feb. 4 and was first detected in the creek on Feb. 7. According to the ministry, an inspection of CP Rail property indicated a “large volume” of diesel spilled to a ditch on their property. The company confirmed the spill to the Tri-City News and said it was working to clean up the mess. “Equipment and contractors were deployed to contain the spill, and crews are working diligently to ensure the area is cleaned up and restored,” a spokesperson from CP Rail stated in an email to the Tri-City News. However, despite the effort, the fuel still made its way into the Port Coquitlam creek. On Thursday, Feb. 10, the city put absorbent booms into the creek to prevent it from moving further north along the creek. A reporter on the scene saw a sheen on the water and smelled fuel. It’s not known how much wildlife is affected, but the city said the urgency of the matter was raised to “Code 2” by the ministry because of the impact on wildlife.
Environmentalist says creek has been hit several times ‘for years’ DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Port Coquitlam city workers try to contain a fuel spill in creek in Dominion Park last Thursday. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
At least one mammal died from being covered in diesel fuel, and possibly ingesting it as well. Members of the animal rescue group Critter Care were called to attend to a beaver that had been in the area where the diesel spill occurred. A spokesperson said volunteers worked around the clock to try and clean the young female beaver, including pumping its stom-
ach, but it eventually died. “Unfortunately we were unsuccessful and she passed away today. We are unsure how long the beaver had been living in the diesel infested swamp, which could have caused serious damage internally. “We need to stand together and take better care of our planet, this could have been avoided,” stated a Facebook post on Saturday (Feb. 11).
Diesel fuel can be harmful to fish and birds, according to information provided online by the Environmental Emergencies Environmental Stewardship Branch of Environment and Climate Change Canada. “MDO [Marine Diesel Oil] and refined fuels in general, such as diesel and gasoline, have high aquatic toxicity values due to their relatively high content of naphthalenes.”
A salmon-bearing creek stretching from Coquitlam through Burnaby has been hit by pollution once again. Feb. 1, streamkeepers observed a cloudy discharge in Stoney Creek and quickly alerted officials in both cities. And while steps have been taken to stop the discharge — and slap two developers with $500 fines — one local environmentalist says he’s fed up with what he considers to be another assault on the pristine watercourse. “I am without words, we have been bringing attention to the spewing sewage and pollution problems for years. I have no idea what it will take to get our authorities to stop the spewing sewage and other dumps into Stoney Creek,” said George Kovacic with the Stoney
Creek Environmental Committee. According to the city of Coquitlam, staff traced the sludge to two sources: • a development where sanitary upgrade works were in progress and trench water was being pumped into a manhole leading to Harmony Creek, which feeds into Stoney Creek • a development site where a water treatment system was discharging turbid water Officials issued $500 tickets for “prohibitive discharge” to companies responsible for both infractions and a stop work order has been issued at one of the sites, according to a spokesperson. Caresse Selk, Coquitlam’s manager of environment, says developers have been told to stop discharging polluted water into the creek. At one of the sites, work has been stopped until the contractor implements measures for retaining and infiltrating the discharge onsite. As well, city staff have held meetings with the developer and contractor “to ensure this doesn’t happen again,” said Selk.
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Port Moody’s population shrinks, others grow Coquitlam adds 9,341 residents, PoCo adds 2,886 MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
Port Moody isn’t shrinking says the city’s mayor. It just hasn’t started growing — yet. Rob Vagramov says Statistics Canada’s 2021 census population report that shows the city lost 16 residents since 2016 is a “lagging indicator” that doesn’t yet reflect new developments that are set to boost the number of residents by at least 50 per cent by 2041. According to figures released last Wednesday (Feb. 9), 33,535 people called Port Moody home in 2021 compared to 33,551 six years ago. “Our next census is going to show a big step up versus the last one,” Vagramov said.
Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov says several dense housing projects will significantly boost the city’s population in time for the next census, in five years. TCN FILE PHOTO
“The many construction projects underway across our city have put us well on our way.”
Some of those projects include new rental buildings just opening on St. Johns Street and Dewdney Trunk
Road that are comprised of more than 500 new apartments, as well as the recently approved redevelopment
of the city’s Woodland Park neighbourhood that could bring approximately 4,000 new residents over the next 15 years. The redevelopment of Coronation Park into a dense community of six residential towers up to 31 storeys is set to go to a public hearing in the coming weeks. And the city continues to work with a consortium of property owners and developers on a transformation of its downtown that could add more than 4,000 new homes around the Moody Centre SkyTrain station. While Port Moody lost residents in the past five years, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam grew, as did the semi-rural enclaves of Belcarra and Anmore Coquitlam’s 2021 population of 148,625 is 6.7 per cent more than the 139,284 residents who lived in the city in 2016, while Port Coquitlam added 2,886 new residents,
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bringing its current population to 61,498. Vagramov has previously conceded in council discussions that growth outside Port Moody is increasing pressure on some of its infrastructure like roads. But, last Thursday, he said the city has to also ensure its own house is in order to accommodate more residents in the coming years. “We also need to be honest about the huge impending cost of growth to our taxpayers,” he said. “Development proposals don’t even begin to cover the big necessary expansions to police, fire and rescue, parks and recreation services and so forth that come with substantial population increases.” Last Wednesday’s release of population figures was the first of several such data dumps scheduled by Statistics Canada over the next several months.
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You can also get active o outdoors by exploring one o more of our Coquitlam or p parks over the Family Day weekend. For park locations w and their amenities, visit oquitlam.ca/parks. co
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. From Friday, Feb. 18 to the holiday Monday, Feb. 21, the City is offering a variety of activities for the whole family. We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia for some of these activities.
y at a Play C Coquitlam Community Centre
All ll Ages Swimming and Skating
Families looking to skate or swim have a range of options at City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way) and Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.). Enjoy a family or leisure swim in the wave pool; or get on the ice for a public skate. View drop-in skating times at coquitlam.ca/familyday.
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C Centennial Activity Centre (578 Poirier St.) will have pre-registered Multi-Sport Open Gym times available on Feb. 21 for families with kids ages 1 to 5 years old (course ID #81442) and six years or older (course ID #81440).
Pre-registration for this activity is available 48-hours in advance online at coquitlam.ca/registration, phone 604-927-4386, or sign up in person during recreation facility operating hours.
Our facilities may have special operating hours or be closed on Family Day. Go to Page 7 or visit the facility web pages for details. coquitlam.ca
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Add a bit of movement to your family’s routine with our Family Day Workout video, led by fitness instructor Niki, and her family. Visit coquitlam.ca/spirit and click on the Fitness at Home tile to get started.
#SupportLocal and enjoy takeout from one of your favourite restaurants. Go to visitcoquitlam.ca for a list of takeout and delivery options. Learn about Coquitlam’s history and heritage with the Coquitlam Archives at coquitlam.ca/onlineexhibit.
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FEBRUARY 17 – 23 CALENDAR Monday, Feb. 21 Family Day Various times coquitlam.ca/familyday
Tuesday, Feb. 22 Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting 7 p.m. coquitlam.ca/seac
WHAT’S NEW?
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Sewer Parcel Tax Change
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Starting this year, Coquitlam property owners can expect to see City sewer fees included in their annual utility bills delivered in early March instead of on their annual property tax bills. This change, which is revenue neutral, won’t increase the City’s overall sewer revenues. Instead it aims to bring more fairness and clarity to its sewer billing, with households paying a flat fee and metered users (businesses and institutions) paying based on what they use. To help with the transition to an earlier sewer billing date in 2022, the City has deferred the first utility bill late payment fee of five per cent from accounts unpaid after March 31 to July 4, to align with the first late fee for property taxes. Learn more at coquitlam.ca/utilityupdates. LOOKING OUT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS
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Coquitlam Adopts Anti-idling Bylaw
Better air quality and reduced greenhouse gases (GHGs) are the key goals of Coquitlam’s new bylaw banning vehicle idling for more than three minutes when not necessary. City Council adopted the new bylaw Feb. 7. Included as an action in the new Environmental Sustainability Plan, the bylaw is the latest example of the City’s long-standing commitment to addressing climate change. Visit coquitlam.ca/anti-idling for details and a list of exceptions.
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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
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Looking for an activity to add to your schedule, or something new to try? With over 30 weekly group fitness classes offered across the City’s recreation facilities in-person and virtually, there is a class for every schedule, level and ability. From Zumba, HIIT, Qi Gong and Pilates to outdoor cycling and even low-impact classes, these classes are going to get you moving, sweating and smiling. If classes aren’t your thing, the weight rooms at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex and City Centre Aquatic Complex are open with regular operating hours. Need guidance in the weight room? The City’s certified Personal Trainers are here to help! Get comfortable and confident with your workout as you work towards your goals with the help of a fitness professional. Visit coquitlam.ca/fitness to view our up-to-date group fitness schedules, weight room hours and more!
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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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HOMELESSNESS
Give people dignity, MLA pleads with TC councils There, by the grace of God, go I. That’s the mantra Roland Klann carries with him as he volunteers daily — as he’s done for a month for the past 15 years — at a temporary shelter at the Coquitlam Alliance Church. The winter shelter opened in the Spuraway Avenue building’s basement Feb. 1 after a plea last November from the Tri-Cities Homelessness and Housing Task Group for providers to step forward. Then, city council had OK’d four churches to host the shelter program; however, because of the COVID-19 pandemic and staffing shortages, an operator couldn’t be secured until January. Now, Klann is helping the Progressive Housing Society, a Burnaby-based group that’s in the Tri-Cities for its first time, responding to the call to assist with the ongoing crisis locally. “I’m here at 5 a.m. and I get to see these people in the morning to have a cup of coffee and to talk with them,” said Klann, a Coquitlam home inspector. “They’re grateful for that because they know that I care. It gives them a lift before they start off on their day.” Klann said he repeats his mantra to remind him how
Left, Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Selina Robinson (seated) with Polly Krier of the Tri-Cities Homelessness and Housing Task Group and volunteer Roland Klann (also in the church kitchen, above). JANIS CLEUGH/TC NEWS
WHAT ARE SHELTERS? • The Tri-Cities’ only supportive housing is at 3030 Gordon Ave., in Coquitlam, run by RainCity Housing with 30 units. There is also a 45-bed shelter at 3030 Gordon that operates year-round. • Currently, there are two seasonal shelter programs in the Tri-Cities: 15 beds at the Coquitlam Alliance Church (and the Calvary Baptist Church in March); and the extreme weather shelter at the Kyle Centre, also with 15 beds. • There is additional space at a Coquitlam hotel that’s operating as an emergency response centre; it is by referral through Fraser Health. It is not a drop-in shelter, and is available during the pandemic for people experiencing homelessness who are medically vulnerable.
close he and his family were to being homeless. Years back, he lost his job when his youngest child was one month old and he was forced to rebuild his life. With COVID-19, times are
Family Day Centennial Activity Centre 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Family Day Event coquitlam.ca/cac City Centre Aquatic Complex Women’s-only time 8 – 10 a.m. 10∶30 a.m. – 10∶30 p.m. coquitlam.ca/ccac Coquitlam Animal Shelter 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. coquitlam.ca/animalshelter
still tough with people out on the street. But the difference today, Klann said, is some people are being kicked out of their homes because the land is so valuable.
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And with housing prices being so high and supply so short, they’re being forced out of the city or have find accommodation elsewhere. Klann laments that homelessness continues. “The shelter was supposed to be temporary.” Coquitlam-Maillardville MLA Selina Robinson, also B.C.’s finance minister, said the solution is simple: City halls in the Tri-Cities need to start building supportive housing. During a tour of the Coquitlam Alliance Church shelter last Friday (Feb. 11), she encouraged staff with the task group, Progressive Housing and BC Housing, the Crown agency that funds temporary shelters, as well as church volunteers, to lobby politicians for action. Currently, Robinson is pitching housing projects
for each of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody but is getting “no interest” about the provincial cash that’s on the table. Instead, Robinson said city halls are pointing the finger at each other about responsibility. “Shelters don’t cut it. They’re not homes. This is about dignity,” she said. “The provincial government has stepped up in a big way. The federal government has stepped up in a big way but local governments, quite frankly, haven’t. They’re the missing pieces.” She added, “There are over 90 communities that have taken up supportive housing: Abbotsford’s building new ones, Maple Ridge too." "It seems like everyone but my own.” Robinson also stressed
that səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/Riverview is not an option for supportive housing as the historical site in Coquitlam isn’t close to amenities. Polly Krier of the TriCities Homelessness and Housing Task Group thanked the two new shelter providers in the area: • Phoenix Society has run the extreme weather refuge at the Kyle Centre in Port Moody since November • Progressive Housing will end its run at the Coquitlam Alliance Church on Feb. 28; it moves to the Calvary Baptist Church for the month of March. Still, come April 1, she said there will be no temporary shelters locally for the homeless to • sleep indoors • get dinner, breakfast and a lunch bag to go • connect with community and medical help Krier, who’s also an Anmore village councillor, fears the consequences of having nothing available, stating: “In seven months, we’re going to have to organize these shelters all over again.” The Tri-Cities Homelessness Task Group needs winter jackets, waterproof footwear, work boots, toiletries, hand sanitizer and First Aid kits for the Tri-City shelters. Email Polly@PollyK. ca if you have items to donate.
Many of Coquitlam’s facilities have special operating hours or may be closed on Monday, Feb. 21 for Family Day. If you require immediate assistance regarding water, sewer or roads, please call 604-927-3500.
Coquitlam City Hall Closed coquitlam.ca
Pinetree Community Centre Closed coquitlam.ca/pinetree
Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. coquitlam.ca/pslc
Summit Community Centre Closed coquitlam.ca/summit
Youth Centres The Getaway Youth Centre Closed
Dogwood Pavilion Closed coquitlam.ca/dogwood
Poirier Community Centre Closed coquitlam.ca/poirier
Town Centre Recycling Depot Closed coquitlam.ca/recycling
The Landing Youth Centre Closed coquitlam.ca/youth
Glen Pine Pavilion Closed coquitlam.ca/glenpine
Poirier Forum Fraser Health Vaccination Facility coquitlam.ca/poirierforum
Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery Dawn to Dusk (Office: Closed) coquitlam.ca/cemetery
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Smiling Creek Activity Centre Closed coquitlam.ca/smilingcreek
Victoria Community Hall Rentals only coquitlam.ca/victoria
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Notice of Public Hearing
Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 1777 Langan Avenue GIVE YOUR INPUT Written Comments must be received by 4:00 pm on February 22, 2022 Email: publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca Mail: Public Hearings Attn: Corporate Office 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8
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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Bring the whole family out for a swim! Free Public Swim FREE 1:00–5:00 pm !
Please check portcoquitlam.ca/ publichearing on the afternoon of the meeting for a link to participate.
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Learn more: portcoquitlam.ca/familyday We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Province of British Columbia and the Government of Canada.
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Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 1340 Prairie Avenue GIVE YOUR INPUT
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4258 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.
Written Comments must be received by 4:00 pm on February 22, 2022 Email: publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca
Mail: Public Hearings Attn: Corporate Office 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8
Mail: Public Hearings Attn: Corporate Office 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8
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Council cannot receive new or additional information on any application after the Public Hearing.
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Make art together in a free-flowing, creative studio! Free Family Imagination Studio 1–1:45 pm 2–2:45 pm 3–3:35 pm 4–4:45 pm
Prior to the public hearing, anyone is welcome to inspect any related documents at: portcoquitlam.ca/publichearing
Written Comments must be received by 4:00 pm on February 22, 2022
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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.
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Is it getting too expensive to live in PoCo? City's population grew by just 4.6% in the past five years DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Port Coquitlam was once an affordable city but the recent census shows many are bypassing the area. Cost and availability of supply could be the reason. Census data released last week shows PoCo grew by 4.9 per cent to 61,498 since 2016, a modest increase, while across the Pitt River Maple Ridge grew by 10.6 per cent. How affordable is the city and are housing costs causing problems, such as homelessness or risk of homelessness? Those questions and more are at the heart of a housing study reviewed by Port Coquitlam council at its Feb. 8 committee of council meeting. "At what point was there affordable house ownership? asked Coun. Dean Washington. “I’m 57 years old and it wasn’t in my lifetime. Prior to last couple of years it
Affordable housing projects, like this one under construction on Prairie Avenue, still aren't enough to address Port Coquitlam's affordability problem. MARIO BARTEL/TCN
might have been a tad easier, now with the pricing it's turned out to be unreachable for many." Figures provided for the PoCo study by Urban Matters show a stunning
loss of affordability in recent years. Based on median household income, overall affordability has dropped from 46 per cent of homes being affordable in 2013 compared
to just 18 per cent today. Here’s the breakdown: • only 38 per cent of condos are affordable compared to 100 per cent in 2013 • only three per cent of townhouses are affordable,
compared to 56 per cent in 2013 • no detached homes are affordable compared to four per cent in 2013 A chart provided by Urban Matters shows affordability began to drop significantly in 2016. Rents are also becoming unaffordable, too. According to the study, median rents were relatively stable from 2011 to 2015, before starting to rise in 2016. Between 2011 and 2020, the overall median rent for purpose-built rental units in Port Coquitlam increased by 70 per cent — from $825 to $1,400. Meanwhile, many on lower incomes — who pay more than 30 per cent of their income on housing — are falling through the cracks. This includes seniors on fixed incomes, whose numbers are growing single- parent families and newcomers, the report states. There are an estimated 300 people at risk of homelessness in the Tri-Cities, in addition to 86 who were counted as homeless in 2020, and 292 individuals and families are waiting for subsidized housing, an 87 per cent increase since
2013, according to the report. You don’t have to go far to see how the housing market is changing in Port Coquitlam. A local website of homes for sale shows how the once stable home-market is transitioning. Of 31 single-family homes listed for sale recently on the online real estate website REW, none was under $1.1 million and many were for investment properties while others being sold had multiple units that were rented out. The report makes many recommendations, including changing land use to allow more housing, noting that 550 homes need to be built each year to meet the need, compared to the current number of 300. Councillors noted that the city has a number of affordable rental projects in the pipeline, and said there are challenges. Some of those include parking, lack of SkyTrain, and the need for more incentives and subsidies from senior governments. "We need a task force to find our way forward on a lot of this," said Coun. Glen Pollock.
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Location: 1022 Westmount Drive Bylaw: 3330 and 3331 Application: #6700-20-185 Applicant: Etro Construction 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.
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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.
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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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Real work is still to come on climate action plan City aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent by 2030 MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
Port Moody’s climate action plan to help reduce greenhouse gases is progressing. But the heavy lifting — and expense — is still to come, says the city’s senior sustainability and energy coordinator. Recently, Laura Sampliner told a meeting of council’s committee of the whole that midway through the first phase of its 10-year plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40 per cent from their levels in 2007, a four per cent reduction overall has already been accomplished. In addition, 20 of 23 actions to be implemented before the end of this year have been initiated. But, Sampliner added, most of those have been about gathering information and developing strategies. Some of the actions in the first phase include:
Climate change could have a significant impact on sea levels at Port Moody's shoreline. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
• auditing the energy levels of civic buildings • developing an extreme weather response plan • creating a management strategy for the city’s urban forest • devising standards for climate-resilient landscaping on public land “Phase 1 is really an enabling stage to understand what is required to make the
plan happen,” Sampliner said. The second phase of the plan, from 2023 to 2025, will be much more intensive, with a significant focus on the city’s infrastructure. That won’t be cheap, Sampliner cautioned, as it could involve programs like rebates to building owners who take significant steps to reduce their amount of
greenhouse gas emissions. She said the city will be aggressive in pursuing any funding opportunities from senior levels of government. Coun. Amy Lubik said the city must continue pressing forward with its plan despite the expense. “There’s a lot of retrofitting that needs to be done,” she said, adding the extreme weather events of the past
year, like last summer’s heat dome and the torrential rains that swamped much of the province and destroyed key highway connections in November have highlighted the need for climate change to be addressed. Sampliner agreed, stating in her report to council, “With the events of 2021, ranging from an intense wildfire season, extreme heat, atmospheric rivers, to closing the year with extreme cold, climate resilience is essential for communities.” But at least two councillors saw different paths to achieving carbon reductions. Coun. Hunter Madsen said densifying the city around its SkyTrain stations likely won’t achieve significant gains in the battle against rising greenhouse gases because many of those new residents will continue to use their cars. He suggested the better way is to create more opportunities for those residents to be able to work and play right in their neighbourhoods by diversifying the city’s growth to create more job opportunities. “Really, the right solution is to stick to the city’s live-
work-play vision,” he said. But Coun. Meghan Lahti, who chairs Port Moody’s climate action committee, said dense transit-oriented development is a proven tool to address climate change, while also working to ease the housing crunch. “Compact, mixed-use development around transit has the potential to reduce greenhouse gases,” she said. “It’s not the only answer, but it certainly is one part of the solution.” The city’s climate action plan was adopted by council in July 2020. Among its 18 goals are: • all new and replacement heating and hot water systems to be zero emission by 2030 • all oil and propane heading and hot water systems to be replaced by zero emission systems by 2030 • all buildings to have zero emission heating and hot water systems by 2050 • 40 per cent of passenger vehicles and 25 per cent of commercial vehicles are electric by 2030 • minimize waste going to landfills and achieve zero emissions from waste by 2050 The plan will be reviewed and renewed in 2025.
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here is no question the anti-vaccine mandate convoys and associated protests have become more than annoying for most Canadians, but do not underestimate their potential to shake up federal politics. The alt-right movement and its extremist Trumpian views have largely taken over the convoy movement, which have attracted the support of a number of federal Conservative MPs (including leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre). A recent Abacus Data poll showed that 25 per cent of Liberal voters and 23 per cent of NDP voters said they had a “lot in common” with those involved in the convoys. That should be of concern to those two parties as they understandably condemn the actions of the blockaders. As for anti-vaccination
protest rallies, I have covered four of them at the B.C. legislature. Judging by their signs, speeches and overheard snippets of conversation at these rallies, it seems to me there is no single unifying issue or theme that brings this crowd together. Rather, there are a smorgasbord of complaints in play. There are the hardcore anti-vaxxers, of course, but there are many who are genuinely opposed to vaccination mandates and other public health measures. For many others, it is a shared hatred — and I use that word deliberately — for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Then there are the conspiracy theorists, who subscribe to delusional and crackpot websites that espouse crank science and
promote bizarre falsities. A number of people seem to be angry at the world, particularly institutions like elected governments and politicians, as well as the media. In short, they seem disenfranchised, alienated, frustrated and fairly rightwing. They also are not particularly democratic. These convoys and rallies may die on the vine over the spring and summer, or perhaps they won’t. But it appears that a new political force (to be sure, one that represents only a minority of the population) has been unleashed, at least for the time being. The question is, will it shake up the political arena in ways that go well beyond border blockades and loud truck-honking protests? It would seem the fed-
eral Conservatives have the most to fear from this uprising, since they share the most common ground with them. If they fully embrace the convoy movement, the party will drift to the hard right, which would alienate many of its supporters. But the blockaders appear to have also dealt a serious blow to Trudeau’s popularity, not because people agree with the blockaders’ views on things, but because he seems incapable of dealing with this crisis. If this convoy movement spreads to other countries, as has been speculated, it will likely breathe even more life into the one here. Which means all this may yet turn into a proverbial “long hot summer” of discontent. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.
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Reconsidering street names will ‘confront history’ The Editor: Re: Is it time to rename Dewdney Trunk Road? A group of determined Coquitlam students say ‘yes’ (tricitynews.com, Jan. 20, 2022) The work done by Dr. Charles Best Secondary School teacher Megan Leslie and her Grade 9 Social Studies class in shedding light on the origins of Dewdney Trunk Road seems like a great beginning to a full review of Coquitlam’s street names. The city employs full-time archivists whose skills and backgrounds are well suited
to the task. While some may say it would be an arduous and expensive task, we should bear in mind that Coun. Teri Towner recently ran every street in the city in a matter of a few months. Information professionals could review the names of Coquitlam streets in a matter of hours and identify ones for further research. From my experience, it would not take an excessive amount of time to learn the stories behind the names. When the renaming of Dewdney Trunk Road was first proposed, I spent under
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Idling your car could cost you City will launch an education drive about the new rule If you’re parked in Coquitlam, turn off your vehicle. Otherwise, you may be hit with a $150 fine. That’s the new bylaw that city council gave fourth and final reading to last Monday (Feb. 7) after two years of waiting for the Ministry of Environment’s blessing. Under the new rule, drivers can’t idle for more than three minutes, when it could be avoided. That means if you’re sitting in your car and waiting to pick up someone, the ignition has to be turned off under the city’s new Street and Traffic Bylaw. Coun. Teri Towner said she brought forward the motion in 2019 after several residents contacted her about motorists leaving their engines running unnecessarily. They were concerned about exhaust fumes polluting the environment and being close to schools. Towner said she got
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A new way to co-live, co-work in Coquitlam In this pandemic age, how do land planners reimagine urban spaces for people to live and work from home? Altforma Architecture believes it has the template for the City of Coquitlam. Last Thursday (Feb. 10), the Vancouver-based company shared second place in The Mixing Middle competition for its Co-Living Quadplex, an entry submitted by Cedric Jacques Yu, a former Burquitlam resident, and River Hughs. Their submission, which also clinched the Planners’ Prize, won the team a total of $9,000 to continue dreaming up how municipalities can house more people in compact spaces. Created by the Vancouver Urbanarium Society under the Architectural Institute of B.C., The Mixing Middle contest challenged participants to find ways to make single-family neighbourhoods thrive with more residential units, as well as retail nearby. Forty-four proposals were put forward — from as far afield as Iran and India — to redesign sites in four Metro Vancouver communities: Coquitlam, Surrey, North Vancouver and Vancouver. And, for the Coquitlam
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site, participants had to focus on the four blocks south of Rona and the John B Pub in Austin Heights, between Dansey and Rochester avenues and Marmont and Lebleu streets. In an interview last Friday with the Tri-City News, Yu said his and Hughs’ proposal looked at how to transition a traditional single-family lot, with homes and shared offices for up to four families. Their plan for the 8,444 sq. ft. site calls for (on 7,600 sq. ft): • a 1,610 sq. ft., four-bed-
room home for Unit 1 • 1,350 sq. ft., three-bedroom homes for each of units 2, 3 and 4 • 850 sq. ft. for commercial • a rooftop terrace above the shop • a pocket park for community use To build higher, Yu and Hughs also proposed a leaseholder bargain, where the owners can sell the land to the city in exchange for bonus density and financing partnerships; however, the land owners would keep
100-year property leases. In addition, to keep parking off the street, their proposal provided two stalls per unit. Yu told the Tri-City News that, unlike in other Metro Vancouver municipalities, Coquitlam has wider lots to work with. “What this means is that, from a land perspective, Coquitlam is distinctly unique in being able to handle mixing-middle proposals on a single lot incredibly well,” he said. Besides the larger proper-
• First place: Lots in Common (North Vancouver site): Team Contingent, made up of Nicole Sylvia, Roy Cloutier, Lőrinc Vass of Vancouver • Second place: Co-Living Quadplex (Coquitlam site): Altforma Architecture, made up of Cedric Jacques Yu and River Hughs of Vancouver • Second place: Mixed Modal (Vancouver site): Team Via: Re+discover, made up of Anne Lissett, Catherine He, Claire Schumacher, Stephanie Coleridge, Bonnie Vahabi of Vancouver • Third place: Simple Small Things (Surrey site): Cr Design, made up of Taylor Castañón-Rumebe and Vince Castañón-Rumebe of Burnaby
ties, Coquitlam also now has the Millennium Line from Burquitlam to Town Centre Park, which Yu said is ideal for connectivity. That makes the city attractive to developers and investors. “Coquitlam is the city that everyone is talking about right now,” he said. “It has bigger lots, great neighbourhoods and SkyTrain. But you have to understand the needs of the community, too: You don’t want towers but gentle infill that blends in well with the neighbourhood and for the residents. You have to be sensitive.” Yu said the COVID-19 pandemic pushed architects into a new realm, where functional home offices are key for residential re-
developments. And, with the price of materials on an annual rise of about five per cent a year, the delivery also had to be cost-effective. Yu said his company was pleased to be recognized by Urbanarium because “it’s education. This can help with getting more people into the conversation about our future land needs.” Andrew Merrill, Coquitlam’s director of development services, told the Tri-City News that three- and fourplex developments are currently allowed in the area where Urbanarium chose its competition site; home-based businesses are also permitted. About half of Canadian businesses are now based at home.
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TRI-CITY WEEKEND FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Don’t miss these weekend events & activities!
Find more events online: tricitynews.com/local-events
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 DON’T BE BORED
BIRD COUNT Today is the first day of a community science project: The Great Backyard Bird Count is a four-day annual event that gives a snapshot to experts about where birds are around the world. Last year, participants in 190 countries identified 6,436 bird species, with 379,726 checklists submitted to BirdCount.org. The count is a partnership between Birds Canada, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Audubon Society.
Spend a couple of hours playing board games online with the Coquitlam Public Library. More than 100 games are available via Board Game Arena. Open to players ages 12 and up, the Zoom event takes place between 1 and 3 p.m. Registration is required; email schan@coquitlam.ca for questions. MORE: coqlibrary.ca (under Programs and Events)
Email events listings to jcleugh@tricitynews.com MORE: birdcount.org
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Monster Theatre returns to the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with Juliet: A Revenge Comedy, penned by Pippa Mackie (pictured top right) and Ryan Gladstone who both star in the show. Tickets for the performances at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. are $40/$35/$15.
Catch the Coquitlam Express hockey team battle the Surrey Eagles at the new Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) at a 7 p.m. game. The players travel to Surrey on Sunday before returning to the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex in Coquitlam on Feb. 21 against Langley.
Metro Vancouver vendors will sell their freshly baked goods, cheeses, coffees, produce and other handmade wares at the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market, in the parking lot at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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DEVELOPMENT
Developers work together to save mature trees Adjustments to plan will protect roots of 60-year-old trees DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Two developers working to save trees while subdividing their properties have won praise and approval from Port Coquitlam city council. It is not easy to build two homes on a single-family lot in an older neighbourhood while protecting the tree roots of 60-year-old mature trees. Yet efforts by a developer of property at 1340 Prairie Ave. on the city’s north side and a small lot subdivision proposed for 1777 Langan Ave. on the city’s southwest side show saving trees pays off. Recently, city council recommended rezoning for the subdivision plan for 1340 Prairie Ave. be moved to the next stage of approval. This is the second time the subdivision plan for Prairie Avenue, by JCJL Enterprises Inc., has come before council. A year ago, councillors sent the project back for more study after a tree protection plan was met with
some hesitancy. Since 2018, the developer has sought to rezone the 10,053 sq. ft. property on Prairie Avenue to RS2 in order to subdivide the property into two lots. The site currently houses a mid-century modern style, single-storey flat roof house built in 1959 on property now worth approximately $1.2 million, according to the BC Assessment Authority. The property is mid-block along Prairie Avenue, near Birchland Elementary, with the home sitting among several trees, including those of its neighbours. In the original plan, the arborist had recommended using grade beams supported by piles (long cylinders of strong material pushed into the ground) to protect the root zone of neighbouring trees instead of building one of the homes on a typical concrete pad or footings. That plan was deferred for more information. Now, however, the developer has come back with a simpler plan: build the home that is closest to the trees on the existing foundation, but move it forward so the new building footprint is mostly outside the root zones.
To further avoid tree roots, there will be no basement or crawl space and the developer also proposes to retain six on-site trees. A variance is required to shift the house forward 1.5 metres, to avoid the neighbouring trees, resulting in a smaller front yard setback (six metres instead of 7.5 metres).
Lot B, the second home, will retain the original 7.5 metre setback. Meanwhile, on the other side of PoCo, Bikram Gill is proposing to subdivide a property to build two homes, while also keeping several trees. The property is an 8,245 sq. ft. lot the north side of Langan Avenue near
Broadway Street in a neighbourhood recently approved for small lot subdivision. According to the development plan, nine trees will be kept and protected, including large Douglas firs. “Removing the trees would have changed the look of the entire area,” said Coun. Steve Darling in approving the plan.
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Calling all Volunteer Coordinators! Volunteer Job Descriptions Webinar Wednesday, March 2, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Having trouble finding the right volunteer for the job? Your volunteer job description could be the culprit! Learn more about the volunteer management cycle and how to write an inviting volunteer job description in this free online session. Email supporthub@coquitlam.ca for more information. Register at coquitlam.ca/supporthub.
GET INVOLVED Volunteer with Tri-Cities Seniors’ Action Society (TCSAS) Connect with local seniors through the Tri-Cities Seniors’ Action Society Staying Connected program, an intergenerational connections program. Volunteers would connect with seniors through friendly calls, walks, and/or help with household tasks like raking leaves or shoveling snow. Reach out to tcseniorsactionsociety@gmail.com with your contact information and interest areas to get involved.
Some mature trees on a subdivided lot on Prairie Avenue will be saved after the developers reached an agreement. GOOGLE STREETVIEWS
“It’s really smartly done.” Construction of a portion of the unopened lane will also be required to relocate the vehicle access to the lane. According to BC Assessment, the property currently houses a one-storey home built in 1969 and the property was valued at $1.3 million in 2021.
| coquitlam.ca/csrp
SPOTLIGHT Tri-Cities Seniors’ Action Society: A Voice for Seniors The Tri-Cities Seniors’ Action Society, formerly known as the Tri-Cities Seniors Planning Network, is a volunteer-based non-profit for seniors who want to improve the lifestyles of other local seniors through education, engagement and mobilization. They produce a monthly newsletter loaded with information and resources, and host social events and educational workshops. Find the group on Facebook @TriCitiesSeniors.
VOLUNTEERS Interested in getting involved in your community? Check out coquitlam.ca/supporthub and search the volunteer opportunity databases.
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COQUITLAM
City sewer charge to be attached to utility bill in March If you pay for Coquitlam sewer services, you may get a shock when you open your utility bill later this month. Last year, city council changed the sewer parcel tax, due in early July as part of the property tax bill, to a new sewer use fee now due March 31 with the annual utility bill. That means Coquitlam homeowners expecting to
pay their flat rate of $502 in July will be charged next month instead. The suite rate is $201. Last Monday (Feb. 7), council unanimously gave three bylaw readings — without discussion — to soften the blow, allowing the five per cent penalty for non-payment of utilities to be put off until July 5, the day after property taxes are due.
But the delay is good for 2022 only, giving homeowners time to adjust to the change. According to a report last fall from Jaime Boan, Coquitlam’s general manager of engineering and public works, the change allows: • the city to consolidate more of the utility charges onto one bill
• cuts administration • allows for more transparency on the impact of sewer rate increases by Metro Vancouver In the past, sewer parcel taxes were used to recover the initial capital costs for new sewer construction; however, development cost charges (DCC) are now used for that purpose. Boan wrote most Lower JAIME BOAN PUBLIC WORKS GM
Mainland municipalities have switched to the sewer use fee and have added it to the annual utility bill. As well, “a sewer use fee would enable future
implementation of tiered flat rates for single-family and multi-family sewer customers, which better aligns the fee with estimated consumption or use of this service,” he stated. Boan also noted the change means Coquitlam property owners can’t put off their sewer charges if they’re on the property tax deferment program (as the fees won’t be on the property bill). About 2,100 customers are participating in the property tax deferral program. A utility pre-payment plan is available where utility fees can be paid by instalments over a six-month period, he wrote in his report.
FESTIVAL
Food truck fest in May Honouring those who serve with distinction. The City of Coquitlam congratulates Sandy Burpee on becoming the 12th individual to receive Freedom of the City.
The City’s highest honour, Freedom of the City, is reserved for individuals who have made outstanding, long-term contributions to our community. Sandy Burpee now joins these other exceptional individuals with this distinguished status:
You can join a community party — and be well-fed — in Coquitlam during the Mother’s Day weekend. The Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival returns to the city on May 7 and 8, with more than 20 vendors serving up meals and treats at Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way). Entry is free to the
festival and there will be entertainment, as well as local market sellers courtesy of BC Shop Local. It runs May 7: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and May 8 (Mother’s Day): 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place. For more details about the event, visit greatervanfoodtruckfest.com.
> Fern Bouvier Sandy Burpee has helped improve the lives of thousands of people in Coquitlam and beyond with his hands-on volunteer work and leadership in areas including homelessness, poverty, violence prevention, restorative justice, and search and rescue. Coquitlam’s recognition adds to accolades Sandy has received for his efforts and leadership: > B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship (2017) > Governor General’s Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers (2015) > B.C. Achievement Foundation’s Community Award (2015) > Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012)
> Don Cunnings > Reverend John Davies > Dorothy Fleming > Larry Fleming
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CRIME
Lifetime ban for teacher DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
A former Tri-City teacher who served jail time for sexual assault against a child has been banned for life from teaching. In a decision made public in January by the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation, a panel prohibited Aleksandr Plehanov from teaching for 25 years. The decision means Plehanov, who is about 47 years old, won’t be able to teach in B.C. again since he will be in his 70s by the time the ban expires. In its order, the commissioner said Plehanov’s conduct was “extremely serious.” “Given his previous history we find a reprimand would be ineffective in impressing upon the Respondent the seriousness of his misconduct.” Plehanov did not respond to queries from the commissioner or provide statements in his defence; however, the panel reviewed his past actions when making its decision. The Tri-City News covered a criminal case involving Plehanov a decade ago, as well as Plehanov’s later conviction in Surrey. A substitute teacher in School District 43 in 2010, Plehanov was acquitted of the Tri-Cities’ charges related to his behaviour with young female students in a 2012 trial. He was suspended from teaching in the district. Five years later, in a 2017
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sentencing, Plehanov received six months’ jail time for sexual assault for touching a child inappropriately in a Surrey case that was unrelated to teaching. In its research, the panel sourced documents related to his conviction, which describe the events that took place on Easter Sunday in March 2013 while Plehanov was taking care of a friend’s children in a van during a group outing. “The Court found on the evidence that X [the child] had got up to retrieve her little brother’s candy which had fallen. She then tripped and the Respondent [Plehanov] caught her and used the opportunity to sexually assault her on two brief but separate occasions within a short period of time before the father interrupted him.” According to the conviction details sourced by the panel, Plehanov hooked his finger in the girls pants and touched her groin. In denying Plehanov a teaching license, the panel noted that his past actions and reprimands had not deterred his behaviour.
“A prior history of this frequency and type of behaviour is clearly an aggravating factor. This is particularly so as it shows that the Respondent has a demonstrated propensity for violating physical boundaries with young school age children.” In its decision, the panel acknowledged that the child was not his student, however, it stated: “We wish to make it clear that this is not a mitigating factor. No minor of any age should be sexually assaulted. The younger the child, the more vulnerable they are to adults as they are defenceless in their hands. Similarly, it is not a mitigating factor if the conduct occurred while on duty or off, or whether the teacher held a current certificate or not.” Plehanov has not held a teaching certificate since 2014 when it was cancelled; he was eligible to apply in 2017. The panel noted that while the court banned him from working in a position of trust for five years after being released, the Teachers Regulation Branch has its own mandate. Plehanov’s lifetime ban from teaching is necessary, the panel said, to retain confidence in the profession. “Those who sexually assault children pose a clear danger to other children. No child, teacher, parent, or member of the general public, would feel that our school system is safe if such people were permitted to have any kind of teaching certificate.”
City of Coquitlam NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION The City has received an application to amend the Citywide Official Community Plan (CWOCP) relating to the properties located at 1350 Pollard Street, 3633 Victoria Drive, 3615 David Avenue, 3623 David Avenue, 3630 David Avenue,and Lot 1 Section 17 Township 40 New Westminster District Plan BCP50410 Except Plan EPP76278 and Plan EPP76279. The proposed application is for an amendment to the land use designations in the Partington Creek Neighbourhood Plan for portions of the subject properties both from and to Townhousing Residential, School and Environmentally Sensitive Area, as shown on the attached map. The applicant also proposes a minor change to the Marigold Street collector road alignment. If approved, the amendment would create two (2) townhouse lots for future development, one (1) school lot for future development, and three (3) lots for watercourse protection. You are invited to provide input to Council with respect to the above-noted application. The City of Coquitlam will be receiving the input requested herein up to Monday, February 23, 2022. Written correspondence can be provided in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca with “Section 475 – PROJ 21-020” in the subject line; • Regular mail: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person: Attn: City Clerk’s Office – please place in one of two City Hall drop boxes (3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam), located at the underground parking entrance or by the main entrance facing Burlington Drive; • Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015. Additional information about this application can be accessed by contacting Natasha Lock, Development Planner, at NLock@coquitlam.ca. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation, including names and addresses, will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall (at the Planning and Development counter) and potentially on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas. Should Council grant first reading to the proposed CWOCP amendment, a Public Hearing will be held with notification to be provided in accordance with the Local Government Act.
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TRICITYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2022
TECHNOLOGY
Super high-speed internet blazes into Tri-Cities A Canadian communications giant is expanding a new high-speed internet tier to the Tri-Cities. Its goal is to produce
smoother connectivity for residents, businesses and visitors. PureFibre X by TELUS is now available beginning this
month. The company says it’s a new generation of internet technology that is capable of achieving download speeds
of up to 2.5 gigabits per second (Gbps). The launch is set to reach communities like Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam
and Port Moody, as well as other Metro Vancouver neighbourhoods. TELUS spokesperson Zainul Mawji said it’s the “fastest” service in all of Canada, which is a critical need during a period when most residents are still working, learning and operating businesses from the comfort of their own homes. “TELUS PureFibre X gives entrepreneurs, start-ups, home-based businesses, students and workers access to the fastest Internet speeds available anywhere in Canada from a major provider,” explained the company’s executive vice-president, and president of home solutions and customer excellence, in a news release provided to the Tri-City News. “We look forward to connecting our fellow British Columbians to PureFibre X and supporting these communities as they continue to navigate the [COVID-19] pandemic, and attract new industries and innovators to drive economic growth in British Columbia.” According to TELUS, faster internet speeds are only possible through the latest “state-of-the-art” technology. By using fibre optic ca-
bles, it is said to increase bandwidth and downloading capacities when physically connected to the internet or when a user is on Wi-Fi — especially when there’s several devices on the connection at the same time. This includes smoother connectivity for internet searching, gaming, virtual calls and video streaming. “A 100 per cent pure fibreto-the-home network means that every part of the TELUS PureFibre network is built with state-of-the-art fibre optics, right up to the connection point at the home or business, ensuring customers have the fastest most capable network available,” the TELUS release explained. “In another technological advancement, PureFibre X unlocks the future potential for connected homes and gives immersive technologies, such as augmented and virtual reality [AR and VR], the capability to reach its full potential.” In its release, TELUS said the company has invested $47 billion in internet and mobile services across B.C. in the last two decades, with $13 billion more set to be spent through until 2024 to support its users in the province through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT 43
Price is going up for new Burke Mountain school Cost now estimated at $150 million, up from $125 million DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Officials will have to dig deep to find $25 million for its contribution toward a $150 million school for a fast-growing Coquitlam neighbourhood. B.C. is hanging its final approval for the building on a business plan and a promise School District 43 (SD43) will fork over a significant chunk of cash for the long awaited joint middle and high school project. A report was sent to the province with more details about the project in January. Now, the district has to figure out how to come up with its share. “We wish our contribution was a bit more affordable [but] we need this
project to move forward for the community and understand the government’s constraints due to COVID19 and recent natural disasters,” SD43 board chair Michael Thomas told the Tri-City News. A five-year plan, set to be approved March 1, shows how the district will pay for the school, now expected to cost about $150 million up from $125 million due to escalating material cost, labour and supply chain issues. Thomas said the lion’s share of the funding comes from a decision to contribute $10 million SD43 set aside for classroom additions for Scott Creek Middle toward the new Burke Mountain school. It was a difficult choice, the Port Coquitlam trustee said, but the district is hopeful the province will pay for the Scott Creek additions so construction can go ahead to meet the need for more classrooms.
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Council Meeting When: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 Where: This meeting will be held electronically and live streamed at portmoody.ca/watchlive Time: Public Hearing 7pm • Special & Regular Council Meetings immediately follow the Public Hearing
Find an agenda package at portmoody.ca/councilcalendar. View a video recording (available by 3pm on February 23, 2022) at portmoody.ca/councilcalendar. Learn how you can provide input during an electronic meeting at portmoody.ca/councilmeetings. Council procedures are subject to change due to COVID-19. For the latest information, please check portmoody.ca/COVID19.
“We’re hopeful that the ministry will come to the table with money for that project.”
PENSION SAVINGS
The remaining $15 million will be savings from transferring an SD43-run pension to the Municipal Pension Plan ($10 million), future operating surpluses
($3 million) and savings from other capital projects ($2 million). As well, the province has indicated any savings from the Burke Mountain joint middle/high school construction can go toward reducing the district’s contributions. Thomas said SD43 is determined to get the school
built and is motivated to find the funds. But there remains another hurdle to getting provincial approval. The district wants a “design-bid-build” contract, so it can hire an architect and get started right away while the province prefers a design-build method for getting the school built.
Still, Thomas said he’s optimistic that, after so many years of lobbying and a major funding commitment from the district, the project will get done. “If everything lines up and they indicate we can use design-bid-build and we receive funding in April or May, we anticipate doors opening in September 2026.”
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Coquitlam one of the top employers in province City one of only two municipalities on annual list KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com
Despite the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, Coquitlam city workers were
able to continue their dayto-day tasks — whether that was in the comfort of their own home or out in the field. This is one of the factors listed by Mediacorp Canada that placed B.C.’s sixth-largest municipality on its annual shortlist of the province’s top employers. This annual editorial competition celebrates
employers who offer exceptional workplaces, competitive compensation, work-life balance and progressive programs. The 2022 report suggests Coquitlam’s employee benefits have made the staff as successful even during the toughest of challenges, including tuition subsidies for school courses and “gen-
erous contributions” to a pension plan. Coquitlam thrives because it strives to treat people fairly, said Renzo Del Negro, director of human resources, in a Mediacorp post. “We want employees to feel they have a purpose, and our purpose is serving the community. People have
really gotten behind that. [...] We know that compensation alone is not what keeps employees at an organization. We want to make sure that we match employees’ values.” According to Mediacorp Canada, the City of Coquitlam employs 927 people on a full-time basis while 786 are considered part-time. One particular benefit of note: Coquitlam employees get up to $700 each year for mental health needs. When the COVID-19 pandemic took effect, the report said the city put a greater focus on mental wellness by introducing new initiatives that encourage employees to speak up and talk to peers about their mental
health-related struggles. “We found that the city was very supportive,” said Chris Cordova, a 20-year Coquitlam staff member. He’s currently a recreation facility supervisor at Glen Pine Pavilion, but started as a lifeguard in 2001 to support his post-secondary studies. “It provided a positive environment where we could all work together.” Among the 115 winners are Douglas College, Simon Fraser University (SFU), Fraser Health, WorkSafeBC, Save-On-Foods and Amazon Canada. Vancouver was the only other municipality listed among B.C.’s top employers for 2022. - with a file from Carol Eugene Park, Glacier Media
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Do you believe Coquitlam is a community that has met the needs of new residents in providing jobs, homes and a sense of belonging? Turns out, this may resonate with more people than we think. According to analysts with BCBusiness — a magazine dedicated to highlighting the province’s entrepreneurial community — Coquitlam has become a more livable municipality in the past year thanks, in part, to providing more employment options and rentals to meet its population growth. As a result, the city jumped to ninth overall in BCBusiness’ 2022 rankings for B.C.’s Most Economically Resilient Cities, also known as the best places to work. That’s a hike of 34 spots from 43rd last year, the second-highest ranking improvement among the 50 communities assessed, and is one of three in the Metro Vancouver region listed among the top 10. The report is based on 10 economic factors and was only assessed in communities of 10,000 or more per-
manent residents: • five-year population growth • household financial vulnerability • resident sense of belonging • residential greenhouse gas emissions • rental vacancy rate • residential sales • housing starts • change in jobs • average annual unemployment rate • economic diversity Six categories were given a weighting of 10 per cent. Household financial vulnerability and economic diversity received 15 per cent weight, while sense of belonging and GHG emissions were measured by five per cent. “After bearing the initial brunt of the [COVID-19] pandemic, many Metro Vancouver municipalities saw an impressive reversal of fortune as rebounding job creation, a robust development industry and the greatest economic diversity in B.C. drove a rally in their scoring,” writes Andrew Macaulay of BCBusiness. “We reconfigured this year’s indicators to be less specific to pandemic recovery and to consider economic resilience more broadly, including its social and environmental aspects.” Langford took the top spot
a second straight year as the province’s most resilient working community, followed by New Westminster in second and Comox in third. Meanwhile, Port Coquitlam cracked the top 40 with an improvement to 39th. In the 2021 rankings, the city placed 41st. Port Moody, however, was left off the list.
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Luncheon for International Women’s Day The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce (TCCC) is set to host a celebration for International Women’s Day 2022. The global recognition honours the economic, political and social advance-
ments by women throughout history, as well as those achieving and improving in their respective fields today. This year’s theme: Break the bias. A series of panelists and guest speakers will be
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City of Coquitlam
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Coquitlam will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on: Date:
Monday, February 28, 2022
Time:
7:00 p.m.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2
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You can visit the TCCC’s website for registration, speaker profiles and more information. The eighth annual lunch and networking event is sponsored in part by the TriCity News.
As the City of Coquitlam transitions through the BC Restart Plan, those wishing to listen and/or participate at the Public Hearing are encouraged to do so remotely. To attend remotely: visit www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing or call 604-927-3010 for details and instructions. If you do not wish to provide input, but would like to view the proceedings, watch online: www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts
Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.
Item 1
Addresses: 594, 596, 600 and 602 Sydney Avenue
The intent of Bylaw No. 5190, 2022 is to amend the City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5190, 2022 from P-2 Special Institutional and RS-1 One-Family Residential to RM-3 Multi-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential.
Item 2
Address: 560 Sydney Avenue
The intent of Bylaw No. 5191, 2022 is to amend the City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5191, 2022 from P-2 Special Institutional to CD30 Comprehensive Development – 30.
The applicant is also proposing to transfer approximately 5,481 sq. m. (59,000 sq. ft.) of market residential density from the subject site to an adjacent site concurrently under application by the same owner (PROJ 21-119 at 560 Sydney Avenue) in exchange for an equivalent amount of rental, non- or below-market rental, and priority unit density.
The applicant is also proposing to transfer approximately 5,481 sq. m. (59,000 sq. ft.) of rental, non- or belowmarket rental, and priority unit density from the subject site to an adjacent site concurrently under application by the same owner (PROJ 21-031 at 594, 596, 600 and 602 Sydney Avenue) in exchange for an equivalent amount of market residential density.
If approved, the application would facilitate the future development of a non-market residential apartment building for seniors’ housing.
If approved, the application would facilitate the future development of a high-density market residential tower. Notice of Public Hearing continued on next page
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As the City of Coquitlam transitions through the BC Restart Plan, those wishing to listen and/or participate at the Public Hearing are encouraged to do so remotely. To attend remotely: visit www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing or call 604-927-3010 for details and instructions. If you do not wish to provide input, but would like to view the proceedings, watch online: www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts
Notice of Public Hearing continued from previous page
Item 3
Text Amendment: Building on Slopes and Bylaw Amendments
The intent of Bylaw No. 5188, 2022 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 in order to amend the regulations for building on slopes and adjacent areas. The proposed bylaw includes a number of text amendments that are intended to: • Update the definitions of the toe and crest of a slope, and associated building setbacks required; • Update the decreased minimum slope required for review from 36% to 32%; • Extend the slope stability review to additional slopes and more building types; and • Delegate authority from Council to the City Building Official to allow building footprint variances from the toe or crest of the slope subject to a compliant Slope Hazard Assessment report.
As part of this amendment, the City is also proposing an associated amendment to City of Coquitlam Building Bylaw No. 3598, 2003. The intent of Bylaw No. 5189, 2022 is to amend Bylaw No. 3598, 2003 in order to bring the bylaw into compliance with the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment by ensuring that the Slope Hazard Regulations can also be applied under building permit applications that are submitted without a rezoning or subdivision application. If approved, the above bylaws will implement changes to the regulations for building on slopes and adjacent areas. Any person wishing further information or clarification with regard to the proposed amendments should contact Jonathan Helmus, Engineering and Public Works Department, at JHelmus@coquitlam.ca.
How do I find out more information? For copies of supporting staff reports and the bylaws, please visit www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing. For additional information and any relevant background documentation, contact the Planning and Development Department by email at planninganddevelopment@coquitlam.ca or by phone at 604-927-3430. You may also visit the Planning and Development Department in person at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Please note: while City Hall is open to the public, and physical distancing measures are in place, the City continues to strongly encourage the use of remote means to obtain more information on these applications. How do I provide input? Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • • •
Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015; or In person: Attn: City Clerk’s Office – please place in one of two City Hall (3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam) drop boxes, located at the underground parking entrance or by the main entrance facing Burlington Drive.
To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing. Please note that the drop boxes will be emptied shortly after 12:00 p.m. and not checked again prior to the hearing. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation, including names and addresses, will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. Those who wish to provide verbal submissions are encouraged to participate remotely via Zoom. Remote participants can use their computers, smart phones, tablets or telephones to speak to Council. Instructions for how to participate remotely are available at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing. If you want to provide a verbal submission, please register as far in advance of the meeting as possible. Registration for remote participants can be found at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing. If you wish to participate via telephone, please call 604-927-3010 to register. Please note, you may also register to attend the meeting remotely without signing up to speak to an item. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a speakers list for each item. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Jay Gilbert Director Intergovernmental Relations and Legislative Services
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Public Hearing Notice When: Tuesday, March 1, 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 bylaw: Bylaw: 3336
Applicant: City of Port Moody
Purpose: To amend City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw, 2018, No. 2937 to include floor area, parking, and siting exemptions for accessible, visitable, and adaptable Detached Accessory Dwelling Units (DADUs), commonly known as laneway houses.
How do I get more information?
Visit portmoody.ca/publichearing to review the report and related information. You can also contact us at planning@portmoody.ca or 604.469.4540 with any questions.
How can I provide input?
1. If you believe your property is affected by this Zoning Bylaw amendment, you can send a submission in writing before noon on March 1, 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. Kate Zanon, General Manager of Community Development
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Port Moody is going to get tougher with residents who make it easy for bears to access their garbage. But at least one councillor worries the measures might not have enough teeth. Last Tuesday (Feb. 8), council approved escalating fines for homeowners or residents who don’t manage their waste containers properly by leaving them unsecured to tempt hungry bears. Bylaw enforcement officers will be given the ability to require carts be stored in a secure enclosure if: • a homeowner’s cart has been damaged more than three times in a calendar year • the homeowner has been issued more than two tickets in a year for not managing their carts correctly • a conservation officer has notified the city of a recurrent problem at an address or area Failure to comply could result in a fine of $500 for the first offence, $750 for the second and $1,000 after that. Port Moody’s general manager of engineering and operations, Jeff Moi, told council while some fines have been issued in the
Port Moody is getting tougher on people who make it easier for bears to access garbage. TCN FILE PHOTO
past, the city would prefer to work with homeowners to get them to understand the importance of keeping their waste containers secure from prowling bears. “Our hope is we can use this as a tool to get better compliance,” he said. “Hopefully having that looming threat will get more people to keep their carts in their garage or locked up.” Currently, carts must remain stored and locked until 5:30 a.m. on waste collection days and they must be removed from the street and relocked by 8 p.m. that night. But Coun. Diana Dilworth said she’s “stunned” by the number of bins she sees left outside of homes with garages or storage sheds. Coun. Hunter Madsen suggested the city’s tolerance for garbage cart scofflaws before it starts writing tickets might be too high. He said once bears find an easy meal, they’ll keep going back. “There’s not much point
in putting this into play if we set the bar so high,” Madsen said. “People who are resistant, you want to give them something that does have teeth.” Before last Tuesday’s meeting, Carla Parr-Pearson of Tri-Cities Bear Aware, praised Port Moody’s efforts to reduce bear conflicts. But, she added, poorly managed garbage carts have been an ongoing problem, especially at homes that are being used for short-term rentals like Airbnb. Coun. Zoe Royer said some elderly residents might also have challenges schlepping their carts up and down their driveways and securing them properly according to the city’s regulations, especially if they live in an area that’s sloped or don’t have a nearby neighbour. She added in that case, it’s better if the community can pitch in to support them rather than be punitive. “We need a unified approach to bear protection.”
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Port Moody is set to begin its budget process and has put forward a draft financial plan for the next four years. Now, the city is asking local residents which services mean the most to them and where they would like their tax-paying dollars to go. A community survey has been launched — online and paper copy — and is set to end on Feb. 28. Council is set to consider public input and deliberate in follow-up meetings between March and April, with final approval in May. “The budget process is about balancing the delivery of services and programs (spending) with property taxes, fees and charges, and funds from other sources
(revenues) to meet the needs of the community,” said a news release. “Your input helps council and the city find that balance and provide the best value for your tax dollars.” Capital projects included in Port Moody’s 2022–2026 draft financial plan are as follows, representing nearly 50 per cent of the proposal: • Shoreline Trail inlet boardwalk and pedestrian bridge reconstruction • Trasolini Field synthetic turf replacement • Glenayre/Seaview/ College Park water system rehabilitation • Local Road Network (LRN) road reconstruction program • Ioco Road corridor reconstruction (water system) • Noons Creek bike trail bridge infrastructure • Development application process improvements
• Major Road Network (MRN) road rehabilitation program • Public Works Yard roof replacement • Maintenance dredging of the inlet at Rocky Point Pier Port Moody city council is proposing to collect $48,523,000 in 2022 — about $2.7 million more compared to 2021 — in property taxes from residents and businesses to balance the budget. On Feb. 4, PoMo’s finance committee proposed a 5.97 per cent property tax increase which would add $151 to the tax bill of an average home in the city assessed at about $1.2 million. Those interested in participating in the survey can visit Engage Port Moody’s website. Paper copies are available at city hall (100 Newport Dr.).
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Singing four-part harmony: In-person and online Standing before about 30 singers at Port Coquitlam’s Trinity United Church — plus another 21 members online for the weekly rehearsal — Ingrid Gay starts the vocal warm-ups for Choral Connections. She asks the singers to rise from their seats as the exercises require the whole body, not just the cords and lungs. First come the lip trills. Then the sounds for the articulators: Zing, zinga, za-za-za-za and ma-ma-ma. After a few minutes, Gay asks the choir to pull their sheet music out for Schubert’s Ave Maria. The sopranos and altos are in unison first, then the tenors
and basses. “There are a lot of long lines here,” she says. “We don’t want to take a communal breath. Make sure they’re staggered.” The music teacher at Heritage Woods Secondary in Port Moody, Gay instructs the singers to focus in on Bar 25, breaking down the harmonies and concentrating on the vocal vowel shapes. “Keep it bright. Don’t let them fall back,” she encourages during the 20-minute practise of the song. Gay, who follows with Elvis Presley’s version of C’mon On Everybody, as well as Jordan’s Angels and Defying Gravity, offers some stories as she leads the adult
choir through the pieces. Gay won the job as the artistic director of Choral Connections in 2014 — a year after the choir began, with Vincent Lo accompanying on piano. And she’s also responsible for picking the tunes for the season, says president Terry Bates, a founding board member. To mix up the repertoire, Gay presents a variety of genres, Bates says, from folk and Canadiana to sacred and Broadway. “We have also done jazz and rock but, so far, no rap, but you never know,” Bates says.
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cannot compensate for different lag times on the internet so listening to the virtual singers is not feasible.” Currently, rehearsals run for one hour and 15 minutes, with no breaks, on Tuesdays; however, Bates says when “things get back to normal,” practices will return to two hours; regular concerts and performances at seniors homes will also be back. And with health restrictions poised to ease this year, he says Choral Connections is eager to recruit new singers — especially male voices. There is no audition required to join. “Our singers come from a variety of backgrounds,” Bates says.
“Some have been singing for many years and have been on stage outside of choir. Some have not been onstage other than with this group. Some can read music, some can’t…. We welcome anyone who wants to sing.” Bates says there are not only musical benefits to being part of a choir but social togetherness, too. “You get to sing great repertoire that you can’t sing by yourself,” he says. “You meet new people with a common interest. And it gives a sense of joy, as singing releases endorphins that reduce stress and anxiety.” Email info@choralconnections.ca to join the choir.
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Slocan Ramblers start NA tour in Coquitlam There wasn’t a shortage of experiences The Slocan Ramblers could draw on when they crafted their new album. The bluegrass–folk band, which launches its North American tour from Coquitlam on Feb. 27, went through many highs and lows after the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March of 2020. Their bass player left the group. Their banjoist–vocalist, Frank Evans, moved to Nashville. The father of their mandolin player, Adrian Goss, died. And, last November, guitarist–vocalist Darryl Poulsen and his wife welcomed a baby. “A lot changed for all of us and this album reflects a lot of that,” Poulsen told the Tri-City News last Friday (Feb. 11). Titled “Up The Hill And Through The Fog,” their latest compilation is mostly original material The Slocan
The bluegrass–folk band Slocan Ramblers perform songs from their new album at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam on Feb. 27. PHOTO SUBMITTED
We worked on some new grooves, added a mandola or a second banjo or guitar here and there. There are even some group vocals.” As for their Coquitlam show on Feb. 27, Poulsen said ticket-holders can expect to be entertained with the new music, as well as tunes from their previous albums such as Queen City Jubilee that earned the enRamblers recorded last year at Union Sound Studio in Toronto, Ont.; Chris Stringer co-produced, engineered and mixed the album, while Joao Cravalho mastered it. Poulsen said the name “Up The Hill And Through The Fog” refers to a lyric from Goss’ song Bury My Troubles. For their new compositions, “We always try to
semble a 2019 Juno Award nomination. As well, the audience will see a new bass player on stage: Charles James, who performed on the new album and has performed with the likes of Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo fame, Skydiggers and John McDermott. To see The Slocan Ramblers at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) on Sunday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m., call the box office at 604-9276555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca. The Slocan Ramblers’ show is part of the venue’s TD Music Series.
stretch the boundaries of what we are comfortable with, while still trying to keep things within the bluegrass realm,” he told the TriCity News. “It’s a balance for sure. The album has a bit of everything and we really drew from what we had gone through and focused what we were experiencing at the time into our music.
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The Farewell is one of 27 photographs at Coquitlam’s Place des Arts in an exhibit called “Modern Fine Art Photography from the Female Gaze.” Created by Lillian Liu, the old-world series is a collection of works dating back to 2018 that fuses traditional images with digital processing to make the images “feel larger than life,” she told the Tri-City News. Each of her pictures involves hours of storyboarding, sourcing and styling, she said, as well as editing using PhotoShop and Adobe Lightroom. “I think sometimes, when you look at photography, you can tell it’s a woman behind the camera,” says Liu, who uses a Nikon D850 and has her master’s degree in classical piano performance from the Royal College of Music in London, England. “The female photographer appreciates different details. The finer aspects are noticed more.” It is Liu’s first time displaying her photos at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam); the show is up in the Leonore Peyton Salon until March 10. Viewing times are limited due to provincial health orders. Call 604-664-1636 to arrange a visit. VIA PLACE DES ARTS
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Wherefore art thou Romeo? Follow a young Bard as he falls for Viola de Lesseps in Shakespeare in Love, a romantic play that marks the 10th season for Theatre in the Country (TIC). The company includes Tri-City actors Jenna Fabiano, who is making her début with the Langley troupe, as well as Dovreshin MacRae. Directed by Emma Graveson with steps by Fiorella Artoni, the fictional show was last staged in B.C.
in 2019 as part of the Bard on the Beach fest in Vancouver. The 1998 film version of Shakespeare in Love won Gwyneth Paltrow an Academy Award for her portrayal of Viola in the period comedy-drama, which was directed by John Madden and penned by Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard. “You can be a professor of Shakespearean theatre or never have seen one of his plays, you will still have a great time at this show
There is mystery, intrigue, romance, dancing, laughter, hope, despair, death, life and a bit with a dog. It really has everything,” said TIC artistic director Reg Parks in a news release. Shakespeare in Love runs until Feb. 26, with performances from Wednesdays to Saturdays. Ticket-holders can view the play with a buffet dinner, or just the live show in Langley (5708 Glover Rd.). Visit theatreinthecountry.com.
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Alana Cook weighs 144 pounds. But when the Port Moody resident steps into the combat ring, she carries the weight of a nation. Cook recently won her debut as a professional mixed martial arts fighter. She’s also Métis — on her mother’s side — and works at organizing sports opportunities for Indigenous youth as the Fraser Regional coordinator at I-SPARC, an initiative of three founding First Nations organizations to promote sport and physical activity in their communities. So when Cook defeated Max Turcotte-Novosedlik by technical knockout 4:23 into the first round of their bout in Calgary Jan. 15, the win was more than just a notch in her fight record. It was also affirmation of her heritage, her belief in her
Port Moody’s Alana Cook, right, goes to work in her first professional MMA fight Jan. 15 in Calgary. ADRIAN CLARK PHOTO
role as a “female warrior,” and the example she can set for young Indigenous people. “It’s important to say this is where I come from,” Cook said. “I don’t want to be taken as a ‘token Indian.’” Growing up in Maple Ridge, Cook played team sports like soccer and volley-
ball, but when she aged out of the youth leagues, she decided to explore a long-held fascination with martial arts. Cook said she loved reading comic books and training and sparring in a gym tapped into her inner female superhero. “I mostly trained for fun,” she said.
But when a job opportunity took Cook to Thailand for a year where Muay Thai kickboxing events are a weekly occurrence in neighbourhoods across the country, she decided for the first time to test herself against an opponent. The ring was set up in a parking lot in Ko Pha Ngan — an island in
the southeastern part of the country that’s known for its monthly celebrations of the full moon. “It was super chaotic,” said Cook, recalling the loud music and boisterous crowd of locals, most of them smoking cigarettes. The butterflies and adrenaline rush were like nothing she’d ever experienced, Cook said. She was hooked. Cook won her first regulation amateur MMA match in 2018 at an All Martial Arts championship card in Vancouver but she then had to take some time off to recover from an injury. The COVID-19 pandemic extended her hiatus. Cook’s fight in Calgary was part of an all-female card at the Grey Eagle Events Centre promoted by the Pallas Athena Women’s Fighting Championship. She said it was empowering to compete and commune with other women. “Everyone had hands like me, with short nails and bruised knuckles. I felt among my people.” Cook, who’s based out
of Ascension Martial Arts in Port Coquitlam and Universal MMA in North Vancouver, said much of her preparation for the fight was done out in nature — running on the streets and trails near her Heritage Mountain home, and icy swims in Buntzen Lake. It’s a regimen she’s intimately familiar with. She earned her master’s degree in Indigenous land-based education at the University of Saskatchewan after presenting her thesis on using natural environs to promote health and fitness amongst First Nations. Cook said her success is already having in impact among the young people she works with. After her win in Calgary, her email inbox received a steady stream of congratulatory messages from participants in the I-SPARC programs she organizes. She hopes the glow stays with them, teaches them to fight for their dreams as well. “It means a lot to me to give them someone to look up to,” Cook said. “I want to change the narrative.”
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MacKILLOP, Marlow Bryan Marlow was born in Whitehorse, Yukon to Patricia and Alan (deceased 2015). He is survived by his mother, Patricia, brothers Malcolm and Murdock, and their families. Also grieving his loss is his wife, Julia Schweitzer. He spent his childhood in North Vancouver playing hockey at the Winter Club, skiing, and had a lifelong love affair with his Kawasaki motorcycle. For the past 16 years he lived in Port Moody. Marlow suffered a swift and steep decline and passed away in the Palliative Care Ward at Burnaby General on February 7th. We are grateful for the amazing care he received from staff there, and for the many other Fraser Health employees who cared for him at Eagle Ridge Hospital and at home. We would also like to thank friends and family for their loving support.
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Frozen / 400g
210g
CUT FROM 100% CANADIAN CERTIFIED ANGUS BEEF / FAMILY PACK SAVINGS
$ 29
lb.
ea.
INSTANT RICE
$ 99
ea.
NO HORMONES FED / BC LOCAL
ea.
DRIED RICE STICK NOODLES
SWEET PEAS
$ 79
ea.
ea.
$ 99 /ea
2168 AUSTIN AVE., COQUITLAM
604.937.2168
VALID THUR., FEB. 17 – SUN., FEB. 20, 2022 • WHILE QUANTITIES LAST.
Specials are only for Austin Store location
HOURS: MON-SUN 8:30AM-7:00PM • HOLIDAYS 9:00AM- 6:00PM
21
99
3
$ 29
lb.
Watson / Frozen / 227g
2
UPRISING
ALMOND CRUNCH GRANOLA 720g
3
$ 69
$ 29
ea.
ea.
DELI
SEASONED ROAST BEEF
2
ea.
$ 99
/100g
LFM LANGLEY FARM MARKET
For fresh and quality foods
RHINELAND
TYROLEAN SMOKED HAM 100g
2 for
2
$ 99
RHINELAND
ALPINE ASSORTMENT 100g
2 for
2
$ 99
GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE IN STORE
For freshness & quality you can count on!