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It’s a sure sign of spring as the cherry trees in parts of Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park hit their peak bloom, attracting admirers and photographers to enjoy their ethereal presence. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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Billed as “historic,” the City of Port Coquitlam and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation have reached a servicing agreement for a large future development off Pitt River Road. Monday, April 4, councillors and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm members gathered for the official signing that will set the stage for creating a cultural and economic hub on 30 acres of a 202-acre site. Chief Ed Hall said the agreement was an import-
ant milestone to enable kʷikʷəƛ̓əm to be self-reliant and self sustaining and will “set the table for the younger generation to come.” The accord, negotiated over dozens of meetings over several years, comes as a result of a decision by the city and the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm to “get this done,” said Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West. West said the agreement will benefit both the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm as well as the broader Port Coquitlam community. It means the city will provide water, sewage, fire, emergency response, storm water management and flood protection for the first stage of development of Coquitlam IR #2, which is one of the reserve lands SEE
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‘It will be a welcoming place’ More trees, fun for Coq. parks CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
leased by kʷikʷəƛ̓əm. As part of the nation’s efforts to revitalize their language and culture, the land has been renamed setɬamékmən, which means “when the tide is high we go.” Hall noted that for 120 years, “many generations have been trying to move forward in good ways to prosper and do what ever we can to be a strong nation, healthy and vibrant.” He told the Tri-City News that a detailed land plan is still being worked out and will determine the scope of services.
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Among the elements of the vision are housing, a cultural centre, mixed commercial development and possibly a health centre. Hall said he anticipates a landscaped development with trees, and “adornment,” which will include First Nations art, wooden sculptures and greeting posts. “We hope to have a good many of these to put there. It will be a welcoming place,” Hall said. Among the innovations that could be included are green initiatives, such as solar energy and water-capturing technologies, to help kʷikʷəƛ̓əm. become more self-sufficient in energy and water. “It’s a vision I see,” said
Initiatives will be part of package costing $250,000 JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com
Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West, seated, and Kwikwetlem First Nation Chief Ed Hall sign a servicing agreement for a new development. DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Hall, but he acknowledged future generations will likely be carrying out the plan. Extensive consultation has been carried out with members and the first phase of the land use plan should be complete by the end of the year. Then the two governments will work together to identify the technical servicing requirements for the planned development. Costs associated with the servicing agreement require additional negations and will be detailed in capital works addendums. According to a press release, the agreement will officially take effect once the first building permits are
issued by the Nation. West told the Tri-City News that the agreement will bring economic benefits to the city with a light industrial component that will provide “family-supporting jobs.” As well, he noted that Port Coquitlam residents will benefit from the sharing of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm history and culture. “It’s really an opportunity for learning and education for the broader community.” However, he noted there “is still much work to do” between the two governments. They are currently working on issues of a wider scope in a “reconciliation table” led by the B.C. government.
Among those who attended the ceremony were kʷikʷəƛ̓əm elders, who currently live in housing on the 6.5-acre parcel next to Colony Farm Regional Park. Known as Coquitlam IR#1, now called slakəyánc, a portion of the land is under construction for 14 units of affordable housing for singles, families and elders. Beverly Mroczkowski, who was born on the Port Coquitlam parcel known as setɬamékmən, said she’s honoured to witness the ceremony, noting that it’s important to those who call the area home. “Where you come from, that’s where you belong,” said the 74-year-old.
Coquitlam will plant 10,000 trees this year, hire students for parks jobs and expand the winter lights at Mackin Park as part of a $250,000 package aimed at making the city’s parks greener and more fun. On Monday, city council unanimously OK’d the money from the Land Sales Reserve Investment Fund (LSRIF) to spend on a series of new and updated programs in the parks and recreation department. The move is in response to the public demand for green space, which has been growing since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. As well, the city has been heavily criticized in recent months for cutting trees, including for the Austin Works Yard project by Mundy Park. To coincide with the launch of
its Environment Sustainability Plan, the municipality aims to double the number of trees going into the ground this year from 5,000 to 10,000. In a report to council, Lanny Englund, Coquitlam’s general manager of parks, recreation, culture and facilities, said the seedlings will be planted by city staff and volunteers in forested and developed areas of parks, schools and boulevards. In addition, seedlings will be handed out to Coquitlam residents and business owners — for free — to plant on their property; they’ll be distributed at public events such as Canada Day and at community activities. To keep track of the number of trees being planted during the year, the city will post a real-time counter on its website, Englund said. As well, the city will hire up to eight students this summer for trail upkeep and turf maintenance, expand the winter lights display at Mackin Park and add more picnic tables, chairs and hammocks in several parks.
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The group representing businesses in downtown Port Coquitlam says it’s “disappointing” the city’s Grand Prix bike race won’t be happening again for a third straight summer. Jennifer McKinnon, the executive director of Downtown Port Coquitlam BIA, said the event, which began in 2016 as the culmination of a day-long festival in the city’s historical core would have been a “great way” to show off some of the recent changes in the area, including the revitalization of McAllister Avenue. “The businesses there have been through a lot with the construction,” she said of the months-long project to make the area more pedestrian oriented. Organizers of the BC Superweek racing series, which includes the PoCo
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Racers speed through downtown Port Coquitlam at the 2019 Grand Prix. MARIO BARTEL/TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
Grand Prix as well as several other races across Metro Vancouver, recently announced the events will stay on hiatus for another year because of the ongoing uncertainty of arranging sponsorships and travel for international competitors. Even though most of the public health restrictions that have been in place for the past two years to limit transmission of the COVID19 respiratory virus, organizers said in a statement continuing “hurdles make it difficult… to make the essential preparations to host a BC
Superweek series.” The races, which include events in Burnaby, Vancouver, Delta and White Rock, attract top racers from around North America, as well as from Europe, Australia and New Zealand. McKinnon said even as people begin getting back to their normal lives, staying safe from the pandemic continues to occupy their attention, so she’s hopeful when the races relaunch in 2023, the Grand Prix will again be embraced by the thousands who attended the three previous events.
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APRIL 7 – 13 CALENDAR Thursday, April 7 Cultural Services Advisory Committee Meeting 7 p.m.
Monday, April 11 Council-in-Committee 2 p.m. Regular Council 7 p.m. coquitlam.ca/council coquitlam.ca/agendas
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Non-profit Grant Application Deadline is April 11
Bears are Active – Secure Your Attractants
A reminder to local non-profit organizations that the application deadline for the Spirit of Coquitlam and Revenue Recovery grants is coming up. Applications are due April 11 at 5 p.m. The grants support Coquitlam’s local non-profit organizations in different ways, and eligible groups can apply for funding from both. Learn more about the grants, eligibilty guidelines and apply online at coquitlam.ca/grants. FITNESS AND FUN
Easter Lunch with Harp Performance at Dogwood
Celebrate the spring season and Easter on April 14, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.). Enjoy a special lunch of ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetables, coleslaw, coffee/tea and dessert with live musical entertainment by Rebecca Blair. Open to adults 19+. $18 plus tax per person. Registration is required. To register, visit coquitlam.ca/registration and search ID number 86537 in the Sign Me Up registration system. You can also register by calling 604-927-4386 or by visiting the front desk at any recreation facility.
Special Easter Luncheon at Glen Pine
Enjoy a special lunch of roast ham with applesauce or turkey with gravy, accompanied by mashed sweet potatoes and vegetables. Dine in or take out on April 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., or while quantities last. $8 plus tax per meal. No registration required.
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Bears are active and have been spotted in local neighbourhoods. Residents are reminded to do their part to keep bears away from unnatural food sources. Unsecured garbage continues to be the most common attractant, and it only takes one home’s garbage to attract a bear. Ensuring wildlife doesn’t find an easy meal in your neighbourhood will help encourage them to forage in natural areas rather than backyards. Property owners who allow wildlife to access attractants—even unintentionally—will receive a $500 fine. With COVID restrictions lifting, more community outreach is planned for 2022. Watch for displays at civic events, and register for a free Bear Smart 101 session on Thursday, April 28 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Coquitlam Public Library’s City Centre branch. For resources, videos and information about local bear regulations, and to register for the upcoming Bear Smart 101 session, visit coquitlam.ca/bearsmart.
Boulevard Maintenance Reminder
As spring yard work projects get underway, residents who live next to City boulevards are reminded to maintain this public space by keeping the grass mowed, sight lines, and ensure sidewalks and multi-use pathways are clear for all users, pedestrians and drivers. Please visit coquitlam.ca/boulevard for details and to check out your landscape options. TRAFFIC HOTSPOTS
Dewdney Trunk Road Rehab
Repaving of Dewdney Trunk from Viewmount Drive to Pier Drive is scheduled to begin in mid-April and will take about six weeks, depending on the weather. Construction crews will work Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. to 7p.m. They may work some Saturdays as well. Traffic flow and parking will be impacted during construction and traffic delays are to be expected, but every effort will be made to minimize the disruption. Visit coquitlam.ca/roadwork for more details.
Get Your Garden Ready for Spring Coquitlam Recreation
Join the Park Spark team and learn how to prepare your garden for spring. Our expert gardener will share tips and tricks for success during the spring planting season. • Date: Thursday, April 14 • Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. • Location: Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.) • Cost: Free • Course ID#: 87658 To sign up online, go to coquitlam.ca/registration and click Register for Programs. In the keyword area, search the Course ID# to bring up the program, or call 604-927-4386.
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Bids for two bud shops for City Centre to go to public hearing Two applications for cannabis retail stores in Coquitlam’s City Centre neighbourhood will go out for public comment later this month. On Monday (April 4), city council reviewed the bids by Kansas Enterprises and High Point Cannabis for its proposals for • The Local Leaf Cannabis (109-2957 Glen Dr.) • KJ’s Best Cannabis (1032700 Barnet Hwy.) and unanimously gave first readings to the two rezoning plans to move them to a public hearing on April 25 at city hall. Under its regulatory framework adopted last December, city council is considering two cannabis shops for City Centre, as well as one each in Burquitlam, Lougheed, Austin Heights and Maillardville. The Canadian government legalized the soft drug for recreational use in October 2018. In January, Coquitlam city staff received 11 applications for the six potential sites, including four for City Centre; the other two that are not being considered are • BC Liquor Distribution
A former medical office at 2957 Glen Dr., Coquitlam, is poised to be turned into a cannabis retail store by The Local Leaf Cannabis/Sutha. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Branch (750-3025 Lougheed Hwy., formerly Boston Pizza) • Dutch Love Cannabis (1060-2929 Barnet Hwy., on the exterior of Coquitlam Centre mall) In a report to come before the April 4 city council meeting, Andrew Merrill, Coquitlam’s director of development services, wrote that the government bid was withdrawn by the applicant, while the Dutch Love proposal wasn’t supported because of location concerns, as well as lack of information on its paperwork. For The Local Leaf Cannabis that, if approved, would be across the street from Brown’s Socialhouse
Town Centre restaurant, Kansas Enterprises is proposing that its products not be visible from the outside. The store is set to be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and would employ about eight full-time staff and eight part-time employees. But the plans are getting mixed reviews. Of the 33 emails that the city received once the rezoning sign went up in February, 19 respondents supported the store citing good location, economic spin-offs and product demand, while 14 people opposed it for reasons that include proximity to residences, schools, daycares and family restaurants,
as well as parking, noise and odour concerns. For the KJ’s Best Cannabis proposal — to be sited between Lougheed Highway and Aberdeen Avenue, if OK’d — it’s set to be open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays; it would hire six full-time staff. On this bid, the city received one letter in opposition to the store signs. Chris McBeath, Coquitlam’s development planning manager, told the Tri-City News that the cannabis retail applications for the other neighbourhoods will come before council in May. Those applying are: • Inspired Cannabis Co (201-1020 Austin Ave.) • Boss Cannabis Austin Heights (1038 Austin Ave.) • Northern Lights Cannabis (1052B Austin Ave.) • Burb (100-1130 Austin Ave.) • Imagine Cannabis (105552 Clarke Rd.) • Seed and Stone Cannabis (319 North Rd.) • Brunette Cannabis (935 Brunette Ave.) To have your say at the public hearing on April 25, visit coquitlam.ca/publichearing to register.
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CIVIC VOTE
Djonlic is first to declare candidacy The first Coquitlam resident to declare their candidacy for this fall’s civic election is Matt Djonlic. And he already has an endorsement from an incumbent city councillor. The former library board trustee and community volunteer is running a a platform to deliver affordable housing. “To make sure young families can continue to live here, we need more family-friendly housing options,” Djonlic stated in a news release issued this morning (April 5). “Our city and region are changing. This is our opportunity to make sure we build the kind of neighbourhoods our kids can grow up in and seniors can afford to stay in. It’s critical that we continue to keep our sense of community in Coquitlam.” A first-time contender, Djonlic’s other campaign pledges include creating $10-a-day childcare spaces, advocating for a larger Northeast Community Centre on Burke Mountain, replacing and expanding Planet
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Ice, designing more field sport areas, reviewing the tree protection bylaws and focusing on core city services. Djonlic, who has lived in Coquitlam for 15 years, has also served on city advisory committees. “Matt has been involved with our community for years and has a real understanding and commitment to making our city the best it can be,” said Coun. Chris Wilson in the release. More about Djonlic can be found at mattdjonlic.ca or email info@ mattdjonlic.ca. The general election is Oct. 15, 2022.
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More roundabouts coming: Get used to them Part of a 'toolbox' used by cities to calm traffic DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Port Coquitlam’s newest roundabout on Prairie Avenue and Newberry Street has generated a lot of concerns. From letters to social media posts, residents are heaping scorn on the road safety initiative. But is it possible they are actually safer than a traditional traffic signal, where drivers can get into all sorts of trouble, such as a head on collision or a T-bone accident at an intersection? With a roundabout, the worst accident would be a side swipe from someone failing to yield. "It’s designed to slow vehicles down, which reduces the severity of collisions," said Jan Voss, a traffic analyst whose company Creative Traffic Solutions is based in Port Coquitlam. Voss said there's all sorts of data that shows that roundabouts are safer than signal controlled in-
A new roundabout nearing completion on Prairie Avenue has attracted scorn from some residents. DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
tersections, which is why ICBC and the Ministry of Transportaiton and Infrastructure prefer them. "Before any new traffic signal is installed, the authority, such as a city, must first review the viability of a roundabout — either a single or two lane — before
they will put a traffic signal on a provincial road," explained Voss. Voss said drivers should start to get used to roundabouts because they are going to become more common. When he arrived in B.C. in 1991, they were mostly
used in Vancouver's dense neighbourhood of the West End. Now they are becoming more common elsewhere as part of a "tool box" of traffic calming devices, Voss said. "Every municipality is exploring them," he said. In some cases, however,
they can't be put in because there's not enough room. Port Coquitlam says the roundabouts were studied as part of a large public consultation effort to look at traffic calming measures. In an email, city engineer Joshua Frederick said roundabouts are known to: • reduce traffic speed and therefore accident severity • allow for one way continuous flow of traffic • reduce conflict points and discourage drivers from speeding • provide natural traffic calming "These were some of the main advantages which aided the decision to design and construct a roundabout at this location, and notably consistent with residents’ feedback during the 2019 public feedback survey that speeding traffic is a major issue on Prairie Avenue," he stated. Roundabouts are larger than traffic circles which are used to calm traffic on local roads, explained Voss, and they have a "mountable apron," usually a different colour of concrete, to enable trucks and buses to get around the circle without knocking signs, curbs and landscaping.
The best way to get used to them is to drive through them, he said, and while he agreed it may take a "generation" for drivers to change habits to slow down, roundabouts may be a life saver for many. "ICBC is a huge proponent of them and is helping to fund some of them because their payout costs go down by installing roundabouts instead of traffic signals," Voss said. ICBC offers an online video on YouTube to explain how to use roundabouts properly. Port Coquitlam is in the midst of installing two roundabouts, with one already in place on a busy street with heavy pedestrian traffic near Gates Park and Riverside Secondary School. Another is under construction on Kingsway Avenue next to the new Port Coquitlam Community Centre, and another is being built on Prairie Avenue at Newberry Street. This one, which is raising a lot of ire, still needs a final concrete pour (and two weeks of curing), plantings, splitter islands to slow traffic entering the roundabout and painted crosswalks.
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Help build a vision for age-friendly recreation in Port Moody! When Justin Trudeau took pensions away from seniors, your MP Bonita Zarrillo fought back. The NDP got this decision fixed and in April, seniors will get their pension back. u What types of recreation programs and services for older adults are most needed in our city? u How could we potentially adapt or design recreation facilities or spaces to meet the needs of our older community members?
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Learn more! The City is developing integrated stormwater management plans (ISMPs) for Port Moody’s north shore area and the Inlet Centre neighbourhood. We invite you to learn more and help us identify and prioritize our stormwater management values and goals.
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The City is updating TransPort Moody, our Master Transportation Plan, in response to new climate targets set in our Climate Action Plan as well as new provincial greenhouse gas emission mitigation targets. What “big moves” can we make as a community to better adapt our transportation system to climate change and lessen future climate impacts? We invite you to share your thoughts and ideas to help us plan the actions we will take together!
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New Kyle Centre still 5–10 years away: mayor Aging community centre needs extensive repairs MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
Port Moody will solicit expressions of interest from developers to build the city a new Kyle Centre, along with seniors housing. Although Mayor Rob Vagramov says such a project will also likely come with market housing in a three- to six-storey development and could take five to 10 years to be realized. In the meantime, staff is going to determine current costs for repairs to the existing community facility that’s fallen into disrepair with tarps covering sections of the roof and deteriorating siding among several problems identified in a 2020 assessment by a Burnaby engineering company. They’ll also put together estimates for various options of repair. At a recent council meeting, Coun. Steve Milani pitched his idea the city spend $2.5 million to make the necessary repairs and consider design modifica-
Kyle Centre has fallen in to disrepair and needs more than $2.5 million in immediate repairs. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
tions that would allow the 44-year-old centre to be expanded by 10,000 sq. ft. in the future. He said Kyle Centre has been “left to fend for itself far too long. It’s crying out for help.” Milani said while another study in 2013 determined the centre is structurally and functionally sound, years of inattention to its upkeep has exacted a toll on its exterior, such as failing skylights, cor-
roded doors and a storage room that’s leaking so badly it’s been sealed off as a safety hazard. Meanwhile, he added, demand for community space in the surrounding Moody Centre neighbourhood is only growing as new housing is built. But several councillors expressed concern the estimated $2.5 million repair bill cited by the 2020 study is already out of date as costs of
construction and materials have soared since. “This has been postponed for a long time, but if we’re going to go ahead we need some cost certainty,” said Coun. Zoe Royer. Coun. Hunter Madsen said with a “few million of investment” to repair the building now, it could continue to serve the community for years to come, or become the core of any refurbishment and expansion.
“I’m not prepared to look at the neglect of that building for another year,” he said. “We have to stop treating it like something that has got to go.” But Coun. Diana Dilworth said the city should proceed cautiously, especially if a developer comes forward with a plan that includes a new facility. “I would support some outer repairs and roof repairs until we can talk further about other potential opportunities,” she said. “We have an opportunity to leverage that land.” Coun. Meghan Lahti agreed. “Moody Centre deserves a vibrant new centre, but they also deserve a Kyle Centre that works now and for the future.” But, she added, “We need to make sure the building is usable in the interim.” Milani said time is of the essence. “We’re almost a year past the cut-off date when things should have been done,” he said, referring to recommendations in the 2020 engineering report. “The urgency is before the weather gets bad. Let’s get a roof up.” City manager Tim Savoie
said staff will report back to council as soon as possible with an estimate of what it will cost to get an updated price for the needed repairs, then go from there. In the meantime, said Vagramov, the city will see what private developers might be able to bring to the table. “I doubt the longterm future of Kyle Centre includes the building that’s there today.” Two years ago, Tri-City developer Bill Laidler presented the possibility of rebuilding Kyle Centre in exchange for council’s consideration of a residential project much denser than a six-storey rental building with 148 units he was proposing for a property on St. George Street, right across from the community facility. Conceptual drawings showed a raised concrete plaza surrounding a refurbished Kyle Centre that could be a venue for community events and art exhibits while cars parked on the lower level. But several councillors expressed reservations about allowing dense development in the neighbourhood comprised mostly of single-family homes.
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o say that last week marked an historic time for recognizing and strengthening the rights of Indigenous people is an understatement. Not only did 32 First Nations leaders travel to the Vatican and receive a formal apology from Pope Francis for the tragic and abusive legacy of residential schools, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally visited a residential school site in B.C. and pledged to provide more resources to investigate that sorry legacy. But another historical event occurred at the legislature in Victoria and it is one that, over time, may represent the most lasting and positive impact on Indigenous rights. For the first time, a detailed “action plan” covering the implementa-
tion of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples going forward was released. The declaration was enshrined into law back in November 2019, but it has never been clear how it would actually work in practice and how it would impact laws, statutes, industry and the community as a whole. This ambitious new “action plan” spells out 89 specific (and some of them not so specific) kinds of action that are supposed help achieve the declaration’s objectives over the next five years. Some of the action items are aimed at vastly improving the health outcomes for Indigenous people and guaranteeing them better access to educational and social services. Others are designed to tackle racism
head-on and to protect cultural traditions. The vast majority of the 89 action items will no doubt have strong support from within both indigenous and non-Indigenous communities. Where it will be interesting and, yes, challenging, is the interpretation of the declaration when it comes to things like land-use decisions and industrial development, especially natural resource industries. There is no doubt that First Nations will have a stronger say over any activities that take place on their unceded territory, but how strong that voice will be is a work in progress. B.C. has 204 First Nations. Many have overlapping land claims with other First Nations and not all see each issue the same way. The Coastal Gaslink
pipeline in northwest B.C. is a good example of the often tricky process that can come with securing support from a First Nations for an economic project. In that situation, the pipeline has the support of the elected band members of the local First Nations but not the support of several hereditary chiefs, who are not elected. It is a muddled situation and it is not entirely clear how this new action plan will impact that situation. Although the plan is designed to be completed over five years, it is more likely to take much more time to achieve these lofty and at times groundbreaking (and, to be clear, at times undefined) action items. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.
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City’s takeover stabs community in the back The Editor: Re: Coquitlam to take over operations of new Place Maillardville this fall (tricitynews.com, March 9, 2022) Hold on there, Coquitlam: Maillardville’s not dead yet. The City of Coquitlam has backstabbed Maillardville by, without hair of warning, announcing on the eve of spring break that they would take over Place Maillardville Community Centre. No heads up. No consultation with the society, or, the community. One “private” in-camera meeting within the shroud of a socially devastating
pandemic, escalating gang violence, economic hardship and threatening world war, and bam, community empowerment no longer matters. One of the most celebrated community centres in not only our city, but in the entire suburban Lower Mainland is utilizing 40 years of tens of millions of tax dollars to develop a nuanced, place-specific, need-specific community centre of social services for local families which is now going to be cancelled because of a registration system? Think about the trust and
collaboration that has been slowly and painstakingly developed over that 40 years between residents, community stakeholders, local schools and their principals, PACs, secretaries, counsellors, teachers, kids, volunteers and staff. Does the city have any idea how much money this will cost to replicate? Or what the cost to local families will be as a result? So far, the answer is no. Council seems to believe that the city can simply walk in and provide equivalent programs. Maillardville’s unique
francophone culture has birthed a beautiful social programming culture in Place Maillardville. And while you can replicate staff hours, programs and online registration systems, you can’t replicate time. You can’t replicate trust. And dare I say it, you can’t replicate relationships. Community programs rely on relationships. These things are grown, not built. A hybrid model where the city and the society share the building solves everything. Darcy McNeil Courtenay
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AMUSEMENT FAIR Tri-City families looking for some hometown fun can head over to Coquitlam Centre, where the fair will be in the parking lot until April 10. Ticket-holders can hop on the West Coast Amusement rides like the Scrambler, Hurricane, Himalaya and Ferris Wheel, while children can enjoy Kiddieland. There will also be an array of treats and drinks including mini doughnuts, Sno Kones, candy apples and handmade lemonade. Run by the Hauser family, West Coast Amusements is the biggest Canadian midway operation in western Canada. MORE: westcoastamusements.com PUBLIC SKATE Grab your skates and helmet and head over to the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) for the public skate from noon to 1 p.m. at Arena 3. Children ages seven and younger must be accompanied by a guardian on the ice. PRE-REGISTER: portcoquitlam.ca/publicskate or 604-927-7529
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APRIL 8 MOVIE NIGHT
The Vancouver Korean Artist Collective — aka Ysabella Choung, Eunyul (Lena) Han, Maria Heo, Eunju Hong, Kyung-Ah Hwang, Bona Kim, Hee Jeong Kim, Sang Hee Kim, Yohan Ko, Mi Hyun Lee and SungEun Park — open their group show “Through the Times” at PoMoArts (2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody), with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibit runs until May 5.
Grab some popcorn to see “Promising Young Woman,” a 2020 thriller staring Carey Mulligan, Alison Brie and Laverne Cox. The movie, presented by the Port Moody Film Society, starts at 7:30 p.m. in the Inlet Theatre at Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). Tickets at $5 are at the door plus a $4 annual society membership.
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Coquitlam Chorale presents “Opening Up!”, its first spring show in two years. Under the direction of Justin Maller with Lorna Yeates on piano, the choir will sing a variety of uplifting songs from Broadway, as well as Canadian, pop and spiritual tunes. The production at the Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship Church (1160 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam) starts at 7:30 p.m.; the April 9 show is at 2 p.m. Tickets are $25/$20/$10.
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MAY DAYS Celebrate the 99th year of May Days in the City of Port Coquitlam. From 8 to 11 a.m., tuck into a pancake breakfast at The Outlet at Leigh Square (behind PoCo City Hall) for a small charge before the Rotary May Day parade begins at 11 a.m. The procession rolls along Shaughnessy, Elgin, Mary Hill and Hawthorne before ending on Tyner. And stay in the downtown for the Party in the Square from noon to 5 p.m. featuring free entertainment, a market, food and a beverage garden. MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/mayday
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Grab your grocery bags and head over to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody) for the weekly Port Moody Winter Farmers Market, held in the parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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APRIL 11 BLOOD DONATION Roll up your sleeve to give blood to the Canadian Blood Services at the Riverside Community Church (2329 Fremont Conn., Port Coquitlam), which has a station from 1 to 7:45 p.m. An appointment is required.
BEE ID WORKSHOP Zoom in with the Burke Mountain Naturalists as they present an online Nature Bee Identification workshop with Marika Ai-Li, a wild bee educator with the Environmental Youth Alliance in Vancouver and a director of the Native Bee Society of B.C. The virtual session runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. EMAIL: BurkeMntNats@gmail.com
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Tune in via Zoom for a Coquitlam Library presentation about how to start a vegetable garden in soil and in containers. Master gardener James Spears will speak to the online audience from 2 to 3 p.m. Registration is required.
The Bergmann Duo — aka Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann — perform with violinist Jasper Wood some of the best-known songs from the movies, including “Scent of a Woman,” “Schindler’s List” and “Cinema Paradiso.” Tickets are $26/$15. The recital begins at 2:30 p.m.
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DYEING EASTER EGGS Families with children ages three and up can dye and decorate hard-boiled eggs for Easter, at Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). The event runs from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Registration is required; the cost is $5 per child. And, from 5 to 6 p.m., kids can decorate Easter cookies with eggs, rabbits and flowers. Bring a container to transport the treats home. Registration is required. MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca FOUND POETRY Teens can join a workshop at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 4 to 5 p.m. to take words, phrases and images from magazines to create poetry with new meaning. Registration is required. EMAIL: asaroya@coqlibrary.ca EXHIBITION Tour the Michael Wright Art Gallery in the Gathering Place at Port Coquitlam’s Leigh Square to see Beyond Visions and Vistas, a group show by the Art Focus Artists’ Association. The exhibition includes work from Tri-City artists and features imagery of Port Coquitlam’s buildings, rivers and parks. MORE: artfocusartistsassociation.com
APRIL 14 GO PESTS! Join the City of Coquitlam’s urban wildlife team to learn how you can keep your home safe from pests like rats and mice. The talk is from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 137 of the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Registration is requested. EMAIL: schan@coqlibrary.ca JOB INTERVIEW Young adults and job seekers can polish their interview skills via an online workshop from 3:30 to 5 p.m. with the Coquitlam Public Library and WorkBC Centre. Registration is required for the Zoom session. EMAIL: asaroya@coquitlamlibrary.ca WIND ENSEMBLE The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble returns to its home, the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), for a spring show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20/$15$12. MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
The Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble (PSWE) returns to the Evergreen Cultural Centre, after a two-year hiatus, on April 14.
APRIL 16 EGG HUNT Families can head to Glen Park (1149 Westwood St., Coquitlam) to hunt for eggs and celebrate Easter with members of the Coquitlam Alliance Church. Entry is free to the event, which runs from 10 a.m. to noon. MORE: cachurch.ca/events
APRIL 17 WEEKLY MARKET Grab your grocery bags and head over to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody) for the weekly Port Moody Winter Farmers Market, held in the parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. MORE: makebakegrow.com
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Come and enjoy an afternoon of simple candle making celebrating spring!
APRIL 20 WEBMAKING Learn web development and applications through a virtual course offered by the Coquitlam Public Library, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. In this workshop, participants will learn HTML and CSS basics by hacking pre-existing text, links, images and videos on various templates, and then use their skills to create their very own webpage from scratch. Held in partnership with Canada Learning Code, the workshop is open to adult beginners. Registration is required. EMAIL: schan@coqlibrary.ca SPRING CANDLES Tweens and teens can make a spring candle the old fashioned way — using beeswax, soy, egg shells, rolled tapers and floral cut-outs — at Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) from 1 to 3 p.m. Registration is required for the event, which is open to guests ages 12 and older. The cost is $40 per person. MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca
FINANCIAL LITERACY Join the Credit Counselling Society for an online workshop about staying in the black. The event via Zoom takes place from 6 to 7 p.m. Registration is required. EMAIL: asaroya@coqlibrary.ca
APRIL 21 FRIENDS TRIVIA Test your knowledge of the TV show “Friends” against librarians from the Coquitlam Public Library in a virtual trivia night from 7 to 8 p.m. Register to get the Zoom link. EMAIL: cmiller@coqlibrary.ca CULTURAL MEETUP Be part of the arts and culture scene in Port Coquitlam. The city hosts its monthly cultural roundtable for anyone interested in sharing and shaping the arts, culture and heritage in the municipality. The event runs from 4 to 6 p.m. and is led by coordinator Robi Smith. REGISTER: arts@portcoquitlam.ca
APRIL 22 PRO-D MOVIE Young students on Pro-D Day in SD43 and their parents can catch a screening of the Oscar-nominated show “Encanto,” starting at 1:30 p.m. in Room 136 and 137 in the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), as well as at the Poirier branch (575 Poirier St., Coquitlam). No registration is required; just drop in. Arrive early to save a seat. MORE: coqlibrary.ca
Port Moody Station Museum Built in partnership with the Community Ventures Society, Inclusion BC, and BC Self Advocacy Foundation, the exhibit, “INCLUSION, The Journey To Community” features the history and present day stories of members of Port Moody’s community with intellectual disabilities. On Until the summer of 2022.
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APRIL 23 GIANT GARAGE SALES You can find treasure troves around Port Coquitlam in its 13th annual city-wide garage sale. Held during Earth Week, the event aims to cut waste heading to the landfill. In 2019, more than 100 households in PoCo signed up to sell their gently used wares. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. As well, the city will offer space in the parking lot at Gates Park on Reeve Street (between Atkins and Kelly avenues) for PoCo residents living in condos or townhouses, and can’t sell on strata property. Meanwhile, the City of Port Moody also has a citywide garage sale starting at 9 a.m.
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Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to SHARE for entry into the KidSport sale, happening from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Riverside Secondary (2215 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam). The non-profit is hoping to raise $30,000 from the event to help Tri-City children register for organized sports. Equipment donation bins will be at the Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam (Poirier) recreation centres from April 13 to 22.
EXHIBIT OPENING Tour Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) to see the opening of the display “Working the Green Chain: Sikhs, Fraser Mills and the Lumber Industry,” from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The presentation coincides with Sikh Heritage Month. Refreshments will be provided. There is no cost for admission; however, registration is recommended. MORE: coquitlamheritage.ca CHESS CLUB
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Take SkyTrain to the Moody Centre station to see the Inlet Spring Regatta at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray St., Port Moody). Running from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the event features dragon boat races, vendors, food trucks and a beer garden. Admission is free.
Tri-City residents ages 55 and up are invited to the Volunteer Job Fair, hosted by the Community Volunteer Connections and the Coquitlam Public Library. Organizers will be at the City Centre branch of the library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to “recruit” volunteers for upcoming events and activities. The fair coincides with National Volunteer Week. No registration is required.
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The Inlet Spring Regatta will be held in the City of Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada. Burrard Inlet has been home to the Indigenous peoples of the Musqueam, Sḵwxwú7mesh and Tsleil-waututh, who have resided in this territory for thousands of years.
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Play a game of chess and learn new strategies from other players at the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St., Coquitlam). All ages are welcome for the session in the Nancy Bennett Room. A 30-minute lesson starts at 2 p.m. Arrive early to save a spot. Proof of vaccination is required for entry. MORE: coqlibrary.ca
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Have a laugh at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with singer and actor Molly Wilson, who’s got a comedy cabaret show starting at 8 p.m. Wilson has her own take on classic pop, Motown and Broadway songs. An Ovation Award winner in musical theatre, Wilson hails from Chilliwack and performs around North America and England. Tickets are $35/$32/$15.
Place Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave., Coquitlam) hosts its seasonal swap meet, starting at 9 a.m., for shoppers to find gently used baby and children’s clothes and toys. Admission is $1 at the door (no cost for children). Proceeds support program subsidies at the facility, which is currently under construction and no stroller/wheelchair accessible. To book a table to sell your wares, register by April 16.
Artists Sherida Charles, Ilka Bauer, Amy Siddaway and Pierre Leichner talk about their art in the show “Extractions: Resources Through an Artistic Lens.” The display runs until May 19. The talk is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Mackin House Museum (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam). Refreshments will be served. Registration is required.
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MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca PLANT TREES Get your boots and jacket on to help the City of Port Coquitlam plants more trees as part of its new Greener City outreach. Meet at Coutts Park (1070 Coutts Way, Port Coquitlam) at 10 a.m. to plant native shrubs and trees such as Bigleaf Maple, Douglas and Grand Fir. Shovels, water and snacks will be supplied. Children ages 12 and under need to be accompanied by an adult. MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/greenercity
APRIL 24 SHOP LOCAL Grab your grocery bags and head over to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd., Port Moody) for the weekly Port Moody Winter Farmers Market, held in the parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. MORE: makebakegrow.com EXHIBIT CLOSES Staff with the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) will wrap up the “Inherit” exhibit with a closing reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Part of the 2022 Capture Photography Festival selected exhibition program, the display by Joi T. Arcand, Zinnia Naqvi, Birthe Piontek, Carol Sawyer and Vivek Shraya revisits or re-enacts personal histories, photos and archives to understand loss, longing and identity. A tour by curator Kate Henderson starts at 2:45 p.m. MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
APRIL 26 FUNERAL, ESTATE Find out about executorship and estate settlement, as well as funeral options, with Tanya Lyn Werk, who has nearly 25 years of experience with estate and financial planning. Laurie Hurtubise of ANORA Cremation, Burial and Events will also speak at the Coquitlam Public Library event, which runs from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Poirier branch (575 Poirier St., Coquitlam). No registration is required for the drop-in program. MORE: coqlibrary.ca
APRIL 27 WEED PULL Pull on your parka and boots for the Burke Mountain Naturalists and Friends of Deboville Slough’s invasive plant control work party. Meet at 9 a.m. at Victoria and Cedar drives, on the northern side of the dike. Tools will be supplied, if required. MORE: 778-230-1509
APRIL 28 PLAY TIME Stage 43 Theatrical Society shows “Skin Flick,” a play at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) that runs until May 7. The plot focuses on a middle-aged couple and their friend, who are unemployed, and want to make cash from a porno film. Tickets are $25/$22. Proof of vaccination is required. MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
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RCMP have confirmed two shootings in Coquitlam nearly four months apart are connected to each other, with one man at their centre. Chris Irwin, who is known to police, was believed to be the intended target of a pair of Lower Mainland gang-conflict shootings in the Westwood Plateau neighbourhood. Both took place in the 1600-block of Chickadee Place on Dec. 4, 2021, and March 25, 2022. In each incident, reports of a vehicle fire in Port Moody followed and were subsequently connected to their respective shooting. RCMP spokesperson Const. Deanna Law said local residents who may be associated with Irwin should take warning from the incidents. “Be aware and and vigilant,” she said in an interview with the Tri-City News on Monday (April 4). “We, as police, know the issue of gangs and organized crime. It’s one of the top policing priorities across the country and remains the top priority for the Province of British Columbia. But police also need information to move investigations forward. And this is why we’re pleading to the public for any information, as insignificant as they might think that it is; there’s no information that’s too insignificant for us, for us to take a look at.” Law added there is other information linked to the investigation that can’t be released at this time. However, she said there is “sufficient evidence” that clearly indicated Irwin was the target of both shootings. Two members of the public were injured in each incident. In the Dec. 4 incident, a young boy’s father was taken to hospital after first responders found him suffering from a gunshot wound. The boy was in the backseat of a vehicle and was not hurt when the shooting took place. The victim was treated for non-life threatening injuries
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Mister Bear meets Ms. Reporter in new book Author’s bear encounter inspires his third book DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
It’s not every day a TriCity News’ reporter is mentioned in a book. But journalist and writer Jim Peacock has done the honour of including me in a scene in a charming book about his recent bear sighting in downtown Port Coquitlam. The book Hey, Mister Bear! is lovingly written by someone who knows his craft and it’s geared to youngsters interested in local wildlife. It tells the story of how a bear found its way from the forest to a public space between Port Coquitlam City Hall and the building known as the Gathering Place. Featuring Peacock, who
Tri-City News reporter Diane Strandberg plays a key role in Jim Peacock’s third book, about a bear sighting in Port Coquitlam. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
first spotted the bear in downtown Port Coquitlam while out riding his mobility scooter to have breakfast at Jimmy’s Lunch Box, the book describes how seniors are staying active and con-
tributing to society. It’s also an important addition to the conversation about getting rid of attractants, such as garbage, that could lure bears from the forest into the city, creat-
ing the possibility of bear/ human conflict. I was featured in the book because I interviewed Peacock about the experience, which resulted in a news story.
This is the third book for Peacock, a 90-year-old former journalist and communications specialist, who currently resides at The Astoria Retirement Residence in Port Coquitlam. Peacock told the Tri-City News he thought the community might be interested in hearing about the bear that visited the city, climbed a tree and was eventually tranquilized by conservation officers. The bruin, about three years old, was moved to a safe location in the forest. Peacock said he thought people might enjoy learning about a bear in the downtown core. On the day the bruin happened to visit the city, Port Coquitlam was preparing for a grand opening celebration of its new Port Coquitlam Community Centre. “It just occurred to me that people might get a kick out of it, the bear showing
up, and, with more bears seeming to visit human digs. It might make an interesting read,” said Peacock. “There might be enough people wanting to know what happened to that bear that it might sell a book or two,” he added. Critical to the book coming together are the illustrations by Dawn Mattson. Mattson, who has published a children’s book of her own, Stinking Fuzzy Skink, was formerly the concierge at Astoria, which is where Peacock learned of her artistic talents. The drawings have a vintage look to them, as if Yogi Bear was visiting downtown PoCo. Peacock has also published a memoir, Remember the Good Times, and a children’s word book called Fun with Words. Hey, Mister Bear! is now available on Amazon, or by email to Peacock at jimapeac@gmail.com
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The City of Coquitlam recognized Terry O'Neill on Monday, April 4 at its Regular Council meeting to recognize his commitment to public service and his contributions to the community as a City Councillor. Years of Service 2011 – 2018
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Residents in Burquitlam pocket call for condos While many Coquitlam residents are complaining about construction in their neighbourhoods, 22 property owners in a Burquitlam pocket are calling for more homes to be built where they live. On Monday, Silvano Padovan asked council-in-committee to change the land-use designation for the northeast sector of
Whiting–Appian from townhouses to medium density for condo units. “We firmly believe that this pocket wasn’t designated properly,” he said at the meeting. Padovan said he and his neighbours haven’t been able to convince city staff on a higher-density approach despite the surrounding area changing rapidly with highrises and apartment blocks.
And he claimed that, despite being close to SkyTrain, developers aren’t as eager to touch properties that are set for townhomes compared with parcels that are permitted for more growth. Last year, Padovan and his neighbours petitioned the city; a follow-up letter was sent in February. Made up primarily of single-family houses, the
Whiting–Appian pocket is north of the Coquitlam College building and within the Burquitlam–Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan. But it’s also part of the Southwest Housing Review — OK’d in June 2020 — aimed at providing more affordable housing options in Coquitlam neighbourhoods that want higher growth. The three pockets mov-
ing ahead are for Whiting– Appian, Guilby–Grayson and Miller–Grant, while the Charland–Joyce, Blue Mountain–Quadling and Austin–Poirier pockets are currently on hold. More than half of the homes in southwestern Coquitlam were built before 1980, staff say. At the Feb. 7 meeting, Don Luymes, Coquitlam’s general manager of planning and development, told council that city staff are assessing the “development capacity” within existing pockets to ensure a balance, but “not to have so much oversupply of land for high-density development that development activity results in destabilization of currently stable neighbourhoods,” he said, “or a scattered or inefficient pattern of development.” “Staff is proposing to somewhat slow down and defer phases of planning for additional pockets beyond the three in southwest Coquitlam,” Luymes said. Meanwhile, Coun. Brent Asmundson told Padovan that council looks out for the best interests of the community and not the financial interests of land owners. And while council will review Padovan’s request and petition, he said city staff have 236 active applications before them. “We have a tremendous amount of development. We are meeting the needs of housing in our area,” Asmundson said.
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The proximity of a proposed Burke Mountain housing project to a new elementary school and a daycare sealed the deal for Coquitlam council last week. Last Monday, council unanimously approved a development permit for McVicar Court LP
(Townline) to build 159 townhouses in 23 buildings at 3550 McVicar Crt. (Coun. Dennis Marsden was not at the March 28 meeting.) Located north David Avenue in the Partington Creek neighbourhood, the development is set to generate about $3.2 million in development cost charges to pay for surrounding infrastructure. But it will also see 153 trees chopped to make way for the buildings, underground parking and site re-grading, as the 5.13-acre lot slopes 13 metres. In his report to council, Andrew Merrill, Coquitlam’s director of development services, said another seven trees on city lands that are deemed hazardous will also be axed, while a total of 349 trees will be planted on site once the project is up. Coun. Chris Wilson praised the developer for providing a mix of units — 55 two-bedroom and 104 three-bedroom — and noted the property is close to Coast Salish Elementary, which is now under construction, as well as a large child care centre. “I think this is an amazing development,” Wilson said. Coun. Craig Hodge also gave kudos to the developer for providing parking for 319 vehicles of which half will have 240V chargers for electric cars — exceeding the city’s zoning requirements. Still, Hodge suggested the city will have to update its policy for EV chargers in new residential complexes, as 50 per cent electrification in parkades will “fall short” in a decade. Jaime Boan, Coquitlam’s general manager of engineering and public works, said city staff are now studying e-Mobility and future EV charging needs “is one of the items to be reviewed.”
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Needed: Food, prizes for after-grad parties With Dr. Bonnie Henry now permitting B.C. schools to organize for in-person graduation events, many Tri-City parents of Grade 12 students kicked into high gear over spring break. But, as several after-grad organizers told the Tri-City News last week, time is tight as they ready for dry parties and reach out to the community for prize and food donations. Kelvin Fong, Centennial Secondary’s Dry After-Grad chair for the past five years, said his committee met last Thursday and “we are way behind. Donations have been slower early on, as no one knew for sure if the event was able to proceed.” “Now it’s rush time.” His committee plans to raise $40,000 for the celebration; it’ll be renting the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex for its June 18 event, which takes place right after the dinner/dance. There, the 354 graduates can enjoy a casino, games, music, photos and food. As well, each graduate will get a gift, and all donations from groups and businesses will be raffled off. At Coquitlam’s Pinetree Secondary, the After-Grad Committee is readying for 450 graduates for its June 11 fiesta at Pinetree Community Centre, happening from midnight to 4 a.m. Spokesperson David Wong said his group is canvassing for about 50 raffle prizes such as gift cards, baskets and electronic items for the attendees plus food and beverage goodies. In Port Coquitlam, Terry Fox Secondary’s After-Grad committee is working on an event for the 17- and 18-year-old students on May 28 at the Hyde Creek
Recreation Centre. Andrea Jackson, chair of the PAC grad committee, said that the midnight to 5 a.m. festivities give “the grads a safe space to continue their celebrations” after their dinner/dance. She’s on the look out for prizes, as well as food and drink donations like pop and pizza. “We are still fundraising and any assistance people can give is appreciated. We know many businesses have struggled and even closed with COVID so we have been mindful of that.” On the other side of PoCo, Riverside Secondary’s 325 graduates will be at Hyde Creek the following Saturday for its dry grad on June 4; prizes, food and cash are sought. “Any amount would be wonderful,” said organizer Deb Phillips. “We are working with a limited budget.” And Shirley McQueen, the After-Grad Committee chair at Port Moody Secondary, said her group is asking for gift cards, products or cash, the latter of which will be used to buy more prizes, food or a photo booth for its 330 graduating students. “No amount is too small.” Its party will be held at the Central City Fun Park in Surrey on June 11, 11:30 p.m. to 4 a.m. Here’s how you can help: Centennial: centennialdag@gmail.com Pinetree: pinetreeaftergrad2022@gmail.com Terry Fox: terryfoxgrad2022@gmail.com Riverside: chris.deb@ hotmail.com Port Moody: pmss2022grad@gmail.com Gleneagle: GLEN-PAC@ sd43.bc.ca
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Online auction in memory of Reaveley A fundraiser named in honour of a Coquitlam mother of four who was killed in a hit and run launched this week. For the third year, the Charlene Reaveley Children’s Charity Society is shifting its in-person gala to an online auction to build awareness of the Port Coquitlam-based organization and raise funds to support B.C. families. Reaveley, a Pinetree
Secondary graduate, was struck and killed by a drunk driver in February 2011, as was Lorraine Cruz. Among the 200 donated items available for bidding via 32auctions.com/ crccs2022, which is open until April 17, are • overnight stays in Whistler and Parksville • rounds of golf • a floral wedding package • food gift cards • sporting tickets
• Thursday, April 14, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.) • Friday, April 22, 10 – 11 a.m. at the Inspiration Garden in Town Centre Park (3099 Guildford Way) Email garden@coquitlam.ca for more info and to register.
Chafer Beetle Workshop Join the Park Spark team and learn about chafer beetles. Our lawn care expert will share tips to address chafer beetle infestations in lawns. This workshop is offered in both American Sign Language and verbally through ASL interpreters. • Wednesday, April 27, 10 – 11 a.m. For more info about this free activity and to register, email garden@coquitlam.ca.
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Used sports equipment sale returns April 23 Collection depots open at rec centres April 13
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ing force behind the dozens of volunteers who collect the gear, sort it, fix it up and then manage the actual sale that will be held Saturday, April 23, at 10 a.m. at Riverside Secondary School in Port Coquitlam. Proceeds from the sale, and a companion event in the fall, help families in need pay registration fees for their
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More traffic humps are coming to Port Moody Pilot program to cost up to $40,000 MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
Driving through parts of Port Moody is about to get bumpier. The city hopes that will
slow motorists down. Council recently approved spending up to $40,000 for a pilot program to place speed humps on two of four streets identified as high priority for traffic calming measures. In a report, Port Moody’s general manager of engineering and operations, Jeff Moi, said the asphalt
humps would be an interim “rapid-response” measure to slow cars until more comprehensive plans to calm traffic can be developed, refined through a trial period and permanently installed. They’re also cheap to construct and require minimal design and consultation work. “Speed humps have rel-
atively limited impacts on neighbouring properties, mobility, road drainage or access,” Moi said. He added they could also have “a significant impact on the number of outstanding traffic calming requests and help make traffic and livability improvements much sooner on neighbourhoods that would otherwise wait
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The pilot project would be monitored and, if it proves effective, it could become an annual program. Last October, Port Moody’s transportation committee identified seven candidates for traffic calming initiatives in the city based upon neighbourhood requests, traffic volumes, and the average speeds of vehicles going over the posted speed limit; another two have yet to be evaluated. An additional three streets — Moray, St. George and Spring — are already part of a traffic calming study or pilot project, while five more didn’t meet the criteria for slowing vehicles.
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A pair of projects aimed to reduce overflows and clogs in Burquitlam’s sewer system will get underway sooner than expected. Funding was recently advanced by Coquitlam city council to start upgrades along North Road, Como Lake Avenue and in the Southwest Austin Heights area in an effort to be prepared for any future extreme rainfall events. Several hundreds millimetres of rain from atmospheric river events
and heavy storms this past fall resulted in sewage backups and localized flooding, and environmental concerns for fish-bearing streams, including Stoney Creek. In a release, city utilities director Jonathan Helmus said Coquitlam’s sanitary sewer system is “focus on incorrect sewer connections on private properties, such as when drainage is attached to the sanitary sewer rather than the storm sewer.” The sewer upgrades will begin imminently.
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Grocery stores pitching in to help out food bank Donation bins set up at three stores in Coquitlam KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com
A national grocery chain is hoping to mitigate the rising cost of living and food insecurity so that Tri-City residents in dire need don’t go hungry. Loblaw Companies Ltd. is gearing up to host its annual Spring Food Drive, which will see a trio of Coquitlam stores set up collection stations for food and funds
Three Loblaw Companies Ltd. stores are collecting non-perishable food items. CHUTTERSNAP/UNSPLASH
for the benefit of the region’s largest social services agency. All donations, including cash contributions, are earmarked for the food bank operated by SHARE Family and Community Services.
SHARE’s food bank depot is located in Port Moody (2615 Clarke St.). “It’s a hard reality that many Coquitlamites are in need this spring,” explains Loblaw spokesperson Tonya Lagrasta in a statement.
“Real Canadian Superstore, No Frills and Your Independent Grocer are committed to helping ease food insecurity across Coquitlam by mobilizing our customers and colleagues.” According to Loblaw, food banks are also feeling the impacts of rising costs, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic, when it comes to keeping the doors open. Food Banks Canada (FBC) states more than 33 per cent of children rely on their services for meals and support. “As we look forward to
warmer days ahead, the reality is that the need for food banks remains high coming out of the winter months, especially given the challenges of the current economic environment,” adds FBC CEO Kirstin Beardsley. Last year, Loblaw raised $165,000 and collected more than 192,000 pounds of food across B.C. The Spring Food Drive runs through until the Easter long weekend. The initiative is encouraging residents who feel led to give to donate non-perishable items, including:
• wholegrain cereals • peanut butter • pasta and sauces • canned fish • meat • vegetables • fruits • baby formula • shelf-stable milk products The Coquitlam locations are where items can be dropped off are: • Real Canadian Superstore at 3000 Lougheed Hwy. and 1301 Lougheed Hwy. • No Frills at 1916 Como Lake Ave.
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City of Coquitlam NOTICE OF PARCEL TAX ROLL AUTHENTICATION In accordance with Section 208 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam is undertaking an annual authentication of the Parcel Tax Rolls. Parcel taxes are often used instead of, or in conjunction with, user fees to recover the costs of providing local government services. A parcel tax can only be applied to properties that may receive a particular service. No new parcel taxes have been established for 2022.
Hey Neighbour! Coquitlam Public Library is a proud member of the Coquitlam Community. Within its walls, people of all ages, backgrounds, and needs connect with one another, learn new things, discover new interests, and expand their horizons. This year, please consider taking part in Library Giving Day: a national day to support your local library by making a donation. Support comes in all sizes – take Hanyu! Hanyu created his own comics and donated the proceeds to our library not once, but twice! We were so grateful that we caught up with the artist for a quick interview in-between his last and next great creation. What comics do you love? Recently, I love reading Maker Comics: Grow a Garden! the most!
The Parcel Tax Rolls will be available for inspection at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, B.C., V3B 7N2 from Thursday, March 31, 2022 to Thursday, April 14, 2022 during regular office hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). During this authentication process, a person may request amendments to a Parcel Tax Roll. A person who owns a parcel included on a Parcel Tax Roll may request that the roll be amended, but only in relation to the person’s own property, for one or more of the following reasons: an exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed; there is an error or omission respecting: a name or address on the parcel tax roll, the inclusion of a parcel, the taxable area or the taxable frontage of a parcel. The City of Coquitlam will receive written amendment requests up to Thursday, April 14, 2022. Written submissions may be provided in one of the following ways: • By email to: clerks@coquitlam.ca; • Fax: 604-927-3015; • Mail: City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person at City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way at the City Clerk’s Office during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Thursday, March 31, 2022 to Thursday, April 14, 2022. If no amendment requests are received, the Parcel Tax Rolls will be considered to be authenticated. Amendment requests that cannot be accommodated by City staff will be heard by the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel. For further information on the Parcel Tax Roll Authentication Process please call 604- 927-3050.
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Why did you start drawing comics? What inspired you? Because I like making my own story. History gives me ideas, especially, World War 1 & 2. I make at least 3 comics a week!
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On top of our funding from the City of Coquitlam, donations help the Library to expand our collections, provide new technology resources, and reach out and connect with our community where and how they need it. Your gift could: • Help Children develop early literacy skills and a love for books • Support local entrepreneurs through access to cost-prohibitive resources and technology • Aid newcomers in learning English or finding homes, friends, and their first local jobs You can support us at: www.coqlibrary.ca/about/support-us or by using the QR below.
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TRI-CITY ARTS&LIFE
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Recalibrating during COVID
Above, How Deep by Ysabella Choung of Coquitlam. Left, To the Nests of Birds by Hee Jeong Kim. PHOTOS VIA POMOARTS
They felt like time had stopped when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. And the 15 members in the Vancouver Korean Artist Collective — the leading group for Korean–Canadian artists in Metro Vancouver — wanted to capture that quiet downtime, those “lost” two years due to the global virus. “We wanted to say something about that,” the collective’s president, SungEun Park, told the Tri-City News. “We were reflecting and re-evaluating various aspects of our lives as we were creating.” Today (April 7), 11 VKAC members will begin to show 90 pieces made during the pandemic in a group exhibit at PoMoArts titled Re: Through the Times. It is up until May 5. The four participating Tri-City artists are • SunEun Park, a Coquitlam resident and an art instructor at Place des Arts who works with yarn, paper and felt to create works about space and humanity • Ysabella Choung, a Port Moody resident and PoMoArts’ new ceramic studio technician who also runs Spatial Ceramic Art Studio in Moody Centre • Lena (Eunyul) Han of Coquitlam, a member of the Port Moody Art Association who is known for her portraits of people and animals
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“Weightless” is an acrylic painting by Khung Ah Hwang, a Coquitlam resident. PHOTO VIA POMOARTS
• Kyung-Ah Hwang, a Coquitlam resident who paints florals with acrylics Park said the exhibiting art presents a range of mediums — such as painting, traditional Korean art, photography, mixed media and ceramics — and styles through various compositions, colours and geometric patterns. It is the first in-person display for the collective since March 2020. “Before the pandemic, we had our own gallery in Gastown, where we held
exhibitions very often,” Park said. “However, we had not done that for a while due to the surrounding circumstances, so our members are very eager to come out into the world again and show their artworks at this show.” The opening reception for Re: Through the Times is on April 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at PoMoArts (formerly the Port Moody Arts Centre). The venue is located at 2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody. The reception is free and the artists will be in attendance. Visit pomoarts.ca for details.
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A Triskellion ‘transformation’ with Celtic tunes Jigs, reels, laments and ballads to ‘lift spirits’ on Saturday JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com
They met more than a decade ago to play at a special event. And, since then, Triskellion has made its way around the Lower Mainland to perform at more special events, enchanting audiences with its Celtic sound. With health orders now easing and larger gatherings allowed, the trio is excited to return to the stage and share their love of jigs, reels, laments and ballads. On Saturday night, Rosie Carver (violin), Rebecca Blair (Celtic harp) and Michelle Carlisle (flutes/ whistles/vocals) will showcase a dozen tunes as part of a celebration at Coquitlam’s
Triskellion — Rosie Carver (violin); Rebecca Blair (Celtic harp); and Michelle Carlisle (flutes/whistles/vocals) — perform jigs, reels, laments and ballads from the Celtic Isles. The concert on April 9 is at Place des Arts in Coquitlam. VINCENT L. CHAN
Place des Arts that marks the return of live in-person concerts and events. Titled Gloomy Winter’s Now Away, the show from 7 to 9 p.m. will have a program based on the theme of “transformation,” Carlisle told the Tri-City News. “This concert will give joy and lift spirits, and it will give us all a chance to get use to going to concerts again,” she said. “Each piece is a relation to change.” Among the traditional and popular standards to be played are • “Gloomy Winter’s now Awa’” by Robert Tannahill/ Alexander Campbell • “That’s Amore” by Harry Warren/Jack Brooks (arr. Michelle Carlisle) • “Entr’acte” (from the opera Carmen) by Georges Bizet • “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan • “Slip Jig Set– Butterfly,
Fig for a Kiss, Snowy Path” (traditional) Carlisle said the performers will sing as well, and they’ll encourage the crowd to join in at some parts. “There will be lots of material that people will recognize,” she said, adding, “People seemed to have missed live music. It can’t be compared to listening to your iPod at home or YouTube videos.” “There’s something special about being in the room,” she said. Meanwhile, it’s also the first in-person faculty concert for Place des Arts in two years (Carver and Blair are both instructors at the Maillardville venue). For tickets to Gloomy Winter’s Now Away at $21/$16 on April 9, call 604664-1636 or visit eventbrite. com. More details about the show are available via Place des Arts’ website: placedesarts.ca.
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Are the Centennial Centaurs a dynasty delayed? Only one player left from the side that won it all in 2019 MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
The Centennial Centaurs senior girls soccer team should be a dynasty, says its coach Larry Moro. But a global pandemic got in the way. Now that the public health crisis is relenting, it’s time to get back to winning, says Moro. In case you’ve forgotten, the Centaurs won two provincial championships in a row and had just embarked on its quest for a third when COVID-19 restrictions cancelled all high school sports in March 2020, until last September. “We believe COVID left medals on the table for us,” Moro said. “You’re looking at a missed opportunity to win two more championships.” With the team able to play again, re-igniting that winning feeling isn’t as simple as getting back on the pitch
Larry Moro’s Centennial Centaurs senior girls soccer team is playing its home matches right next to the school for the first time in 21 years. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
and picking up where it had left off. Only one starting player remains from the 2019 side that defeated Surrey’s Fleetwood Park Dragons 2–1 in overtime to win its second straight provincial championship. So it’s only fitting that
Moro look to that player, Grade 12 centre back Jessica Fong, to be the Centaurs’ captain, responsible for passing on the team’s culture of excellence to the next generation. Because it’s that culture that brings the disparate group of players together,
Moro believes, makes them feel responsible for each other and the team’s success. “It’s about the way we conduct ourselves, how we play as a team and including everybody,” Moro said. Fong is confident she’s up to the challenge.
“I have to think about what I learned from the older players,” she said. “A lot of our culture is also about having a competitive mindset.” While most of the Centaurs’ players have been able to maintain their competitive edge with their club teams that continued training and playing matches through much of the pandemic pause on high school sports, coming together again to represent their school is special said Grade 11 striker Sarah Caravatta, whose sister Jessica, was part of the 2019 championship team. “It’s so great for school spirit,” Caravatta said, adding without extracurricular activities like sports, drama or clubs, students didn’t have much to look forward to each day other than the conclusion of classes. That spirit will get an extra boost this season as the Centaurs will play on its own new turf field right next to the school. The team hasn’t had a proper home field for 20 years, travelling down to Coquitlam Town Centre for its home matches.
For Moro, that means no more schlepping the big bag of balls across town, organizing car pools for players and ensuring they can leave classes early enough to make it down there in time for kickoff. For the players, it means more of their friends will be able to watch them play and share in their successes. “I can’t wait to play on it,” said Fong. Of course, that increased visibility to their peers comes with a little added pressure, said Grade 11 centre midfielder Dani Cass. But, she added quickly, “It brings out the best in all of us.” And that’s like music to Moro’s ears. “We’re going to do everything we can to reach our goals,” he said. Here’s how the rest of the teams stack up:
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Whether the team will be able to reprise that success is still unknown, said coach Kenny Jamieson. The Rapids’ core group of seniors — defenders Cassie Robinson and Emily Wezeman, along with forward Kate Glennie — were in Grade 9 when girls high school soccer last convened a season. The rest of the roster had to make due with weekly group activities that Jamieson said involved “everything but soccer.” He said the players “really seemed to enjoy and appreciate the chance to stay connected as a group,” and that gives him hope they’ll be able to come together as a unit when games are on the line.
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The seniors at Dr. Charles Best are hungry for success, said Blue Devils coach Olivia Fournier.
Riverside Rapids defender Rita Sirsiris tries to knock Makayla Peluso of the Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils off the ball in the first half of their match at the Centennial Kick-Off senior girls high school soccer tournament, last Thursday at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park. MARIO BARTEL/ THE TRI-CITY NEWS
After two years away, players are excited to be back on the pitch with their schoolmates, even though most stayed active with their club teams during the COVID hiatus.
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“High school soccer is special in very different ways from the club game,” Fournier said. “There’s definitely a general sense of excitement from the players.”
Talons’ coach Roberto Ramogida said pulling together a team after two years off presented a bit of a challenge. At first. But once word got out around school, he said, a group of “positive, eager and ready to have fun” seniors and juniors is ready to hit the pitch. Leading the charge will be defenders Grace Tognotti and Simran Chen. Ramogida said the two players complement each other on the back line and will be good role models for the team’s younger members. Mackenzie Roebotham anchors the midfield, while Sierra Haaksma’s speed and skill will drive Gleneagle’s offence.
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The Port Moody Blues are rebuilding, said coach Edward Roberts. But the task is made espe-
ers’ eagerness to get going bodes well. French said it will be the leadership of keepers Georgia Hinrichs and Gbemi Sowemimo that will set the team’s tone and drive it toward the goal of having fun and developing cohesively as teammates.
cially challenging because there’s no foundation from the two seasons lost to the COVID-19 pandemic. It “feels a bit like starting from scratch,” he said. With many of the young Blues new to high school soccer, Roberts said he’ll look to senior Monica Mihailescu to show the way with her leadership skills and keeper Paisley Shackelford to keep everyone centered with her calm demeanour. Vienna Gabel will also be there to help the team get its feet underneath them.
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The coming season is gong to be a bit of a puzzle for Kodiaks’ coach Julie French. Not only will she have to re-energize players that haven’t been together on the pitch for two seasons, she also has to figure out where each fits in and the role they’ll take on. But, French said, the play-
Ravens’ coaches Nicole Hadden and Jen Dalyrmple said they’ve had their work cut out for them rebuilding the senior girls team after two years on the sidelines because of the pandemic. The time away has severed many players’ connections to their school’s sporting culture as they focused their efforts on their club teams that still managed to maintain some level of activity and cohesion. Still, Hadden and Dalyrmple report, interest has been strong for the junior team which gives them hope for the future as they move up to senior.
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