Tri-City News April 14 2022 by Tri-City News

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Smoother roads, sidewalks and paths ahead

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Marcon tweaks TriCity Central JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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The pub is now razed. And soon, too, the car dealership will go at Tri-Cities’ busiest junction. Marcon and the Quadreal Property Group are now readying the land at the southeastern corner of Lougheed and Barnet highways for “TriCity Central,” a proposed master plan that, if approved by city council, will house about 8,000 residents and see about half the retail space of Coquitlam Centre mall. On Monday (April 11), Marcon’s Nic Paolella and Ryan Bragg of Perkins & Will Architects stood before council-in-committee to give their second update on the massive mixed-use project that, according to city staff, will likely see the first application come to council by the summer after a public consultation. Paolella said they’ve

made some refinements since the bid was introduced last June, including increasing the total conference centre size by 17 per cent, to 24,000 sq. ft. The ballroom is now proposed to be 40 per cent bigger than originally planned — at 7,200 sq. ft. to accommodate up to 560 guests — while the meeting room area will increase to 2,800 sq. ft. As well, the childcare hub will have room for 220 kids; previously, it was for 150 children. Originally branded as “Coquitlam Central,” TriCity Central is planned in two phases on the 11.6-acre site at 2954/65/66/76 Pheasant St., 2960/68 Christmas Way and 2950 Lougheed Hwy.: • Phase 1 (north side): Two rental buildings with 1,000 units; one strata building with 500 units; 535,000 sq. ft. for retail, office and a SEE

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NEWS IN TRI-CITIES S TAY I N G D RY

Flood protection projects to be fast-tracked Councillors ask how much higher dikes need to go DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Heavy rains that shut down trails, closed a city parking lot and caused property damage to at least two homes last fall has created a sense of urgency in Port Coquitlam about its flood response. Last Tuesday (April 7), city council approved nearly $1.5 million to fast-track projects needed to improve flood protection. “I’m really pleased that when we go through something like what we have, we take time to reflect upon the experience to learn from it, and to be better prepared for the next one. It seems obvious, but I think that it’s something that you have to be very deliberate in doing,” said Mayor Brad West, who was recently appointed to Metro Vancouver’s new flood resiliency task force. The body was created in response to the extreme rainfall and flooding last November and complements work being done by the Fraser Basin Council to develop a Lower Mainland flood management strategy. As well, he pointed out that there were “significant upgrades” to city dikes in

Last November’s extreme rainfall caused the Coquitlam River to swamp its banks in several locations throughout Port Coquitlam. MARIO BARTEL/TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

2007, as well as a number of improvements since then. But while Port Coquitlam’s mayor expressed confidence in city efforts to deal with high water flows during extreme weather events, including a report that catalogued city efforts to date, it was acknowledged that more must be done to ensure the city is protected from flooding. Two points of concern

were raised by city councillors: the need to increase dikes to handle one-in-500year flooding events, from the current one-in-200, and to make sure water doesn’t top dikes when the Coqutlam River runs high. “Are we ready for the one-in-200? Never mind the one-in-500,” asked Coun. Glenn Pollock. “So that leads to my next question. How much higher do we have to go? And what

has to be done?” Council was told analysis needs to be done to determine the height of the dike to meet river forecasts as well as the effects of sea level rise and climate change. Nevertheless, there may be short-term fixes done to prevent the dikes from overflowing now. Recently, the City of Coquitlam completed a study to review the onein-200-year event and pre-

dicted potential over-topping and flooding that could require the evacuation of its residents as well as those in Port Coquitlam. To prevent that from happening, the cities are working with BC Hydro on next steps, which could include an updated study to identify vulnerable areas and the potential for additional buffering. Coun. Nancy McCurrach pointed out, during last November’s heavy rains, water poured over the dike flooding a path under the Coquitlam River Bridge. “That seems to come on pretty quickly,” she said. Infrastructure planning manager Melony Burton agreed that is one of the problem areas that talks with BC Hydro are seeking to address. The river could either be dredged, the dike height increased or BC Hydro could reduce water flow in the interim, Burton explained. “It’s not an easy solution, unfortunately, but we will look to find one because that definitely is a concern,” she said. Coun. Steve Darling asked why the parking lot at Gates Park always floods and why hasn’t something been done about it. “Can somebody explain to me why we keep flooding that road and how we fix it because it sounds to me like

it’s there could be a fairly easy fix here.? He was told that staff are in the process of obtaining quotes from three potential contractors. Their recommendations to come forward in the next 16 months. And with climate change causing more frequent heavy rain events, the city needs to be prepared, noted Coun. Laura Dupont. “The challenges that are coming flooding wise, you talk about rising sea levels and extreme weather events — are both of those things included in in the city’s proactive work to raise dikes in the future?” she asked. Burton assured Dupont that these conditions are included in the city’s flood protection plans. Projects PoCo council agreed to fund in 2022 to fast-track flood mitigation include: • $1.145 million for design and construction for sanitary system upgrades on Patricia Avenue and the lane east of Wellington Street • $100,000 to design and upgrade three culverts and assess erosion on Cedar Drive • $150,000 to design a new Cedar Drainage Pump Station • $85,000 for design and construction funding to replace of failed drainage main on Fremont Street

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DEVELOPMENT

8,000 residents, a hotel and conference centre CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

hotel; and a 0.3-acre urban park (to be built in a single phase, with the strata highrise and office/hotel tower to be constructed first) • Phase 2 (south side): Five strata buildings with 2,500 units, 47,000 sq. ft. of retail and a total of 1.65 acres of green space for parks, gardens and paths Marcon is now in negotiation to buy 2976 Pheasant St. from the City of Coquitlam. “We feel this site represents something truly unique in the region,” Paolella told the committee, adding — as he had before council in June 2021 — that the development will be the first project in the region to link with a public transit hub with buses, SkyTrain and West Coast Express via an overpass. Key to the development, he said, will be the parkade reaching eight levels below ground despite the high water table; that design will allow for safer movement at

Left, an artist’s rendering of TriCity Central, showing eight residential towers that, if approved, will accommodate up to 8,000 residents, plus retail shops, a hotel and a convention centre with a ballroom for 500 people. Right, the site of the former Roos Pub. LEFT: MARCON/RIGHT: JANIS CLEUGH/TCN

ground level, Paolella said. As well, all commercial loading will take place underground, at the fourth level. If approved, the city would stand to gain $150 million in development cost charges (DCC), density bonus payments and community amenity contributions for both phases of the project. Asked about the noise

levels for rail and vehicle traffic, Paolella said they’ve already secured acoustic engineers to find out how to cut the sound for the residents, visitors and businesses. Up to 1,500 new jobs are expected to be created at TriCity Central, he said. Coun. Brent Asmundson thanked Marcon for making the plan revisions following last year’s presentation but asked the company to add

more greenery than concrete at the ground level. Asmundson also asked city staff to look at widening the Christmas Way/ Westwood Street intersection, especially for new growth under the City Centre Area Plan. And he pressed for better architectural designs for the eight towers, while Coun. Chris Wilson encouraged Marcon to include fitness for

the future 8,000 residents, shoppers and visitors. The chair of the city’s Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee, Wilson asked if Marcon could also include indoor courts for pickleball, one of the fastest-growing sports in North America. Wilson also asked city staff to work with Marcon on making the conference centre larger although Andrew

Merrill, Coquitlam’s director of development services, said the proposed centre isn’t designed to compete against Vancouver; rather, it would be similar to large suburban facilities. Coun. Dennis Marsden said the development, if it gets the eventual green light, might be a model for building high-density, self-contained communities around SkyTrain stations.

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APRIL 14 – 20 CALENDAR Monday, April 18 Council-in-Committee 2 p.m. Regular Council 7 p.m. coquitlam.ca/council coquitlam.ca/agendas

Wednesday, April 20 Multiculturalism Advisory Committee Meeting 7 p.m.

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WHAT’S NEW?

FITNESS AND FUN

City Updates Development Processes

Adult Cooking Classes

The City’s Planning and Development staff recently updated Council on notable achievements for its Development Application Process Review (DAPR) program that will save staff time and resources, and improve flexibility and service for qualifying development applications.

Registration is required. Classes are open to adults 19+.

The City is making rapid progress on its latest efforts to cut red tape and improve efficiency for housing and other construction applications.

Whether you’re looking to improve your skills in the kitchen or just want to learn new recipes, there is a cooking class for you. Hosted at Glen Pine and Dogwood pavilions, these classes cover culinary topics such as cooking with minimal waste, slow cooker meals, international cuisine and more!

To learn more, visit coquitlam.ca/development.

To learn more or to register, visit coquitlam.ca/registration and select ‘Adult Lifelong Learning Cooking.’ You can also call 604-927-4386 or visit the front desk at any recreation facility.

NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS

LOOKING OUT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Bylaw Enforcement is Here to Help

Boulevard Maintenance Sight Line Tips

Good neighbours make great neighbourhoods—and being a good neighbour ensures everyone can enjoy a safe and livable community. Coquitlam Bylaw Enforcement officers are here to serve the community by offering education and resources to support your neighbourhood. Some of the most common questions and calls received are about noise and unsightly premises. You can be a good neighbour by: • Being mindful of how easily noise travels, including music and noise from pets. • Tidying your belongings, mowing your lawn and repairing fencing on your property Have a concern in your neighbourhood? Contact a Bylaw Enforcement officer for support at 604-927-7387. Learn more about how you can be a good neighbour at coquitlam.ca/goodneighbours. Looking for more info on events and activities in Coquitlam?

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As spring yard work projects get underway, residents with adjacent City boulevards are reminded to maintain this public space. Some tips include: • Ensuring sight lines are cleared and maintained to keep all road users and pedestrians safe. • Keeping plants a sufficient distance from the road to ensure people have room to get in and out of their vehicles. • Keep boulevard shrubs maintained at a maximum height of 0.9 metres, or 0.6 metres if they are within 3 metres of the edge of a road or 2 metres of a driveway. Visit coquitlam.ca/boulevard for details and more information. DID YOU KNOW?

Download the CoquitlamConnect App

Swipe, click, tap, and connect! The City’s CoquitlamConnect app provides users access to information about City services, facilities, events and more. Free, and compatible with both smart phone devices and tablets, the City’s CoquitlamConnect app is now available for download on the App Store and Google Play. Learn more at coquitlam.ca/coquitlamconnect.

Sensory-Friendly Drop-in at Smiling Creek in Burke Mountain Coquitlam Recreation

Families looking for an inclusive drop-in for kids up to five years old who may have sensory processing challenges or are in search of a quieter gym activity can check out Sensory-Friendly Drop-in at Smiling Creek Activity Centre. Enjoy gym sports and active play with dimmer lights, soft balls and large movement activities. Need a quieter space? We also have calming table activities and story time with the Coquitlam Public Library at 6 p.m. The Library Link (mobile library bus) will also be on site. • • • •

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To register, go to coquitlam.ca/registration and click Register for Programs. In the Drop-in (Pre-registered) section, click ‘Early Years Adult Participation’ and open the Active Play dropdown to see available dates, or call 604-927-4386.

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2022 will be public works' busiest year Patio

Coquitlam completed millions of dollars in transportation and utility projects last year. But, for 2022, the city’s engineering department is delivering its largest capital program ever, focusing on all neighbourhoods in the growing municipality — from Burke Mountain to Burquitlam. On Monday, council-in-committee got an overview of the 2021 public works projects. And much of it was coordinated with new development, said Mark Zaborniak, manager of design and construction. Among the department’s successes were • Harbour Chines. The neighbourhood saw a record amount of work for one area: 1.8 km of sidewalks installed, as well as 1.6 km of water mains upgraded and 6 km of local roads repaved. “The good news for those residents is that now they have new infrastructure,” Zaborniak said at the April 4 meeting. “We won’t need to go back for quite a while.” • Road safety. Crews completed updates on Pinetree Way, at the northern entrance to Douglas College and Pinetree Community Centre, as well as on Lincoln Avenue between Pinetree Way and Westwood Street. • Frontage works. Engineers changed the streetscapes (e.g., curb and

The Gatensbury Street update includes frontage works, as well as a multi-use path, from Regan Avenue to the Port Moody border. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

gutter, sidewalks, landscaped boulevards, street lighting) on Walls Avenue (between Lebleu and Marmont streets); Stewart Avenue (between Lebleu and Marmont streets); and Delestre Avenue (between Lebleu and Nelson streets). • Drainage works. Coordinating with servicing for a Wesbild development on Burke Mountain, the city installed the Harper Drive Base Flow Facility near Mitchell Drive, which holds about a million litres of storm water that will feed the Fox Creek headwaters. • Cedar Drive/Partington

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Creek. A multi-year, multiphrased project, work to update the road — located north of Deboville Slough, at the base of Burke Mountain — began last year and also includes area environmental improvements. Still, 2022 promises to be busier than in past years, Zaborniak said, noting that at any given time the department is juggling between 60 and 70 projects with up to $7 million for road paving.

WHAT’S UP AHEAD

About 25 km of arterial, collector and local roads — as well as lanes — will get

April 15 and 18

a fresh slap of asphalt this year. Among the $117 million worth of public works projects highlighted for 2022 include: • Gatensbury Street. From Regan Street to the Port Moody border, Gatensbury is due to undergo a series of frontage works that include a new multi-use path on the western side — paid for, in part, by TransLink. • Pipeline Road. The city is getting ready for Metro Vancouver’s giant pipe dig, due to start this fall, and will coordinate its road paving for 2024, as well as a land-

scape plan for the eastern side of Town Centre Park. • Partington Creek. Engineers will build roads and service the city-owned properties around the yet-unbuilt Burke Mountain Village, the future commercial core for Burke Mountain’s projected 50,000 residents. The Village will be next to the future North East Community Centre, an 80,000 sq. ft. facility that’s due to be up in 2026. • Cedar Drive. The city will continue to pre-load the new road, wrap up private property purchases and start construction of the sanitary pump station, gravity main to Upper Victoria Drive and sanitary force main. That contract is now out for tender. Zaborniak said the city is keeping an eye out on the rising oil costs, which affect fuel prices for contractors, plus the increased numbers to obtain steel pipes. And while the city remains within its current budgets, “we just don’t known when prices will go back,” he said. Zaborniak said that tendering early and grouping projects help to offset the spike in bills. City managers also “want to be fair to contractors and have Coquitlam be a place where contractors want to do business, so we get more bids and that helps with the costs."

season The owners of TriCity restaurants, bars and breweries now have more time to make their temporary patios permanent. Last week, Port Coquitlam MLA and B.C.’s Solicitor General Mike Farnworth announced his ministry is giving municipal governments the authority to extend temporary expanded service areas (TESA) from June 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. The move is to allow businesses to make the necessary changes as they recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. "Some local governments needed additional time to make the needed policy changes and assess applications for permanent structural changes in their communities," Farnworth said in a news release. "This extension will also give businesses more time to apply and prevent the risk of disrupting patio service during the busy summer season."

Many of Coquitlam’s facilities have special operating hours or may be closed over the Easter Long Weekend. Visit the individual facility web pages for specific details. If you require immediate assistance regarding water, sewer or roads, please call 604-927-3500.

Centennial Activity Centre Closed coquitlam.ca/cac

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

City Centre Aquatic Complex Women’s-only time 8 – 10 a.m. 10∶30 a.m. – 10∶30 p.m. coquitlam.ca/ccac

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 Rentals only coquitlam.ca/poirierforum

Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery Dawn to Dusk (Office: Closed) coquitlam.ca/cemetery

Coquitlam Animal Shelter 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. coquitlam.ca/animalshelter

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Smiling Creek Activity Centre Closed coquitlam.ca/smilingcreek

Victoria Community Hall Rentals only coquitlam.ca/victoria

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COFFEE CLASSROOM

New coffee shop helps brew baristas as well C Market Coffee in Fremont Village is also a training centre

rigorous tests that measure your sensory abilities. Hyun said she's awaiting an inspection from the Specialty Coffee Association to be able to open up the training centre. But when it is open, professionals will be able to take classes in numerous specialties, taught by certified coffee experts.

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Coffee lovers who want more than the drive-thru or quick pick-up experience will soon have a large space to visit in Port Coquitlam's newest neighbourhood. C Market Coffee, a 75-seat café, recently opened in Fremont Village at 110-820 Village Dr. With high ceilings, natural stone features and mountain views, C Market in PoCo will provide a relaxing space for people to socialize or work on their laptops while drinking a freshly brewed specialty coffee and enjoying a variety of pastries, bowls, sandwiches and other treats. The 4,000 sq. ft. space will also become the headquarters for C Market Coffee and provide meeting space available for rent, as well as a training centre for the next generation of baristas, coffee brewers and roasters. "We want to become a community

LATTE ART

Bridgette Hyun's new C Market coffee shop isn't just brewing up espressos, it's also training new baristas how to make them. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

hub," explained director Bridgette Hyun. This is the second C Market coffee shop to open in the Tri-Cities: In 2019, Hyun opened C Market Roastery and Kitchen in Coquitlam, at 100 Schoolhouse St., where it sparked a devoted following. Hyun said patrons enjoy the fact that the café features

locally made products, such as Blume powdered super food teas, AG body products, Infusion soy sauces and Squish Juicery beverages, which are also featured on the C Market website. Some food products are created at the Gongyou Kitchen, also owned by Hyun. The commissary kitchen is located nearby in

PoCo at 1120-950 Seaborne Ave. Like C Market Roastery and Kitchen, C Market HQ will offer a variety of espresso coffees, specialty coffees, such as Black Salt Cream Coffee, as well as bowls such as the Bulogi Bowl and sandwiches. But a key component of the new Port

Coquitlam café will be the training centre, said Hyun, who is a certified Q Grader. A grader is the wine sommelier equivalent to the coffee industry; they are licensed professionals who are trained to score the quality of roasted coffees. In order to get this license, you have to pass a series of

She also plans to host latte art contests to raise funds for charity, an initiative she introduced prior to the pandemic to much success, and she wants to host school field trips for students interested in coffee production. "The more you know about coffee," she said, "the more you want to know." For now, though, Hyun and her team have been occupied with getting the coffee shop in order. At its opening April 9 there were early-bird gifts for the first guests, and — for the entire month of April — discounts on some specialties. "We're coffee professionals," Hyun said. "We're trying to bring in more coffee culture to the Tri-Cities." C Market Coffee at Fremont Village is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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SUBJECT PROPERTY

Public Hearing Notice When: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 7pm Where: Electronic Meeting, open to in-person attendance in Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C. (see portmoody.ca/ph for details) Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaw: Bylaw: 3335 Applicant: City of Port Moody Purpose: To amend City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw, 2018, No. 2937 to allow greater flexibility for home-based businesses to operate in single detached and multi-residential properties as well as general housekeeping amendments.

How do I get more information?

Copies of the bylaw(s) can be inspected anytime online at portmoody.ca/publichearing, obtained from the City by emailing planning@portmoody.ca (with responses only sent Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from 8:30am to 5pm) or can be inspected at the second floor counter in City Hall Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from 8:30am to 5pm.

How can I provide input?

If you believe your property is affected by this Zoning Bylaw amendment, you may comment directly to Council at the Public Hearing on April 26, 2022 by joining the electronic meeting as a participant or attending in person. Visit portmoody.ca/ph for instructions on how to join the electronic meeting. You can also send a submission in writing before 12pm on April 26, 2022 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550. Kate Zanon, General Manager of Community Development

604.469.4500 www.portmoody.ca

Location: 463–541 San Remo Drive Bylaws: 3337 and 3338 Applicant: City of Port Moody Purpose: To terminate the Land Use Contract for the properties at 463–541 San Remo Drive and to rezone the properties to Comprehensive Development (CD) Zone 88.

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u How could we potentially adapt or design recreation facilities or spaces to meet the needs of our older community members?

2. You can also send a submission in writing before 12pm on April 26, 2022 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550.

Take our survey at engage.portmoody.ca or pick up a paper form at Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Drive) by May 2, 2022.

1. If you believe your property is affected by this Land Use Contract termination and rezoning, you may comment directly to Council at the Public Hearing on April 26, 2022 by joining the electronic meeting as a participant or attending in person. Visit portmoody.ca/ph for instructions on how to join the electronic meeting.

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New rules for politicians about 'good governance' Changes strike a chord after mayor's legal issues in 2019 MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

A veteran Port Moody councillor is lauding proposed changes to local government rules that will compel elected officials in British Columbia who are charged with a criminal offence to go on mandatory paid leave until the charges are cleared. Coun. Meghan Lahti said the new legislation will help city councils move forward without distraction if a member is charged with a crime. “The provision of good governance must be our first priority,” said Lahti after the amendments were announced last Thursday by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Nathan Cullen. As well, municipal politicians convicted of an indictable offence will be immediately disqualified from office. Cullen said the new rules are a response to resolutions adopted by the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM)

Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov announces his return to council in November 2019, after his charge of sexual assault was stayed. MARIO BARTEL/TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

along with concerns raised by local governments. “While our hope is that mandatory leave and disqualification will not need to be exercised, these amendments will help limit disruption, maintain public confidents and ensure local governments are able to remain focused on serving their communities,” he said in a news release. The changes to provincial legislation that proscribes how local government works strike a “balance between fairness and good governance,” added Laurey-Anne

Roodenburg, the president of UBCM. Lahti said had the new rules been in place in 2019, Port Moody councillors might have had an easier time getting through months of uncertainty and upset after Mayor Rob Vagramov was charged in March of that year with one count of sexual assault stemming from an incident that occurred in Coquitlam four years earlier. “Our staff and our council spent the better part of a year navigating unchartered territory,” she said. Following the charge that

was laid just months after Vagramov took office, council granted him a paid leave of absence until his case was resolved. But in June 2019, Vagramov said he would no longer take his pay while on leave, just a day before Port Moody council was to conduct a review of his paid leave of absence. Records released by the city showed he had earned more than $26,000 in salary and benefit from the time he was charged to his decision to forgo pay. Less than three months

later, though, Vagramov was back at his desk in city hall, even as his legal case continued to move through provincial court. Vagramov’s return sparked consternation amongst some councillors. At an emotinoally charged meeting that October, a majority of them passed a resolution calling for him to step aside. “I have never felt so upset about what’s happening in our community,” Lahti at that meeting as she wiped away tears. “It’s not about whether you’re guilty or innocent, it’s about the ability of our council to do our job.” Several residents who packed the Inlet Theatre that night concurred. “I encourage you to listen to the wind chimes of your conscience,” said one. New Westminster councillor Mary Trentadue, who was in the gallery, said she “shouldn’t have to sit next to someone” in regional meetings or committees who has been charged with sexual assault. A day later, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Selina Robinson issued a statement expressing hope “the mayor, like any elected official,

would consider what is in the best interests of the community as a whole.” Still Vagramov remained defiant, saying he had to weigh the opinions of people who want him to leave with those who “are extremely mad when an elected mayor steps aside over an accusation.” In November 2019, the charge against Vagramov was stayed after the Crown said he had successfully completed an alternative measure program that was negotiated with the victim’s consent. He returned to city hall the same day, claiming to reporters he had been “exonerated.” After public criticism, Vagramov dialed back his statement, saying he’d been “relieved of the charge.” In 2008, the former mayor of Port Coquitlam, Scott Young, continued to work in his position even as he served 18 months probation after pleading guilty to two counts of assault and breach of recognizance stemming from an incident in April 2007, when he was arrested after assaulting his former girlfriend and her boyfriend. — with files from Diane Strandberg

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wo provincial byelections loom and while one’s outcome seems to be a foregone conclusion, the other contest could produce further evidence that B.C.’s electoral map is shifting. The byelection in Vancouver-Quilchena is set for April 30. BC Liberal Leader Kevin Falcon has to be considered a heavy favourite to win the seat to replace former party leader Andrew Wilkinson. The BC Liberals have won the riding in eight consecutive elections, dating back to its creation for the 1991 election, and the margins of victory have always been large. In 2020, Wilkinson beat his NDP counterpart by almost 6,000 votes. The other byelection promises more uncertainty

and drama. Veteran BC Liberal MLA Stephanie Cadieux surprised many by recently announcing she would be resigning her seat in Surrey South at the end of this month to take a new federal posting as the country’s first chief accessibility officer. Premier John Horgan will have six months to call a byelection once Cadieux formally resigns and you can be sure the NDP is searching for a top-notch candidate to run in a riding that is much more winnable. In the past 10 years, the NDP’s voting support has increased significantly in Surrey. The party currently holds seven of the municipality’s nine ridings, up from just three it held in 2013. Not only has the party

improved its seat count, but its popular vote has been climbing in every riding, both in terms of number of voters and the percentage of the turnout. The southern-most Surrey ridings were long considered areas of significant strength for the BC Liberals. Those days appear to be over as the demographics in the outer reaches of Metro Vancouver are changing considerably and quickly. Young families, which tend to lean NDP at the provincial level and the Liberal party at the federal level, have been pushed to live in the outer suburbs, where housing is slightly more affordable. The impact of this shift can be seen in the makeup of the current provincial electoral map. In the last election, the NDP won

seats for the first time (in a general election) in places like Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack and boosted its vote in Surrey, Maple Ridge and Richmond. Cadieux’s sudden and unexpected departure opens the door further for the NDP to consolidate its grip on much of Metro Vancouver, pushing the BC Liberals further and further out of the region. A byelection win by Falcon could give his party some badly needed momentum at a critical time. But make no mistake, winning both contests is vitally important for the BC Liberals as they currently hold both seats and need to shore up their presence in voter-rich urban and suburban areas. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Roundabout raving The Editor: Re: Traffic roundabouts are driving Port Coquitlam residents crazy. Experts say they’re safer (tricitynews. com, March 31, 2022) Fantastic, finally something useful on Reeve Street in front of Gates Park. It’s long overdue. It’s been 10 years of seeing and hearing speeding drivers and loud motorcycles. It starts to wear thin. I love where I live — with that exception. It just goes to show you how bad drivers are in the Lower Mainland. You can’t figure out a

A roundabout under construction in Port Coquitlam.

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roundabout? Take driving lessons then. But here’s a tip: stay right

always. Maureen Clements Port Coquitlam

DEVELOPMENT

City staff needs to ‘get it right’ The Editor: Re: Port Moody suddenly cancels Coronation Park public hearing, citing notification error (tricitynews.com, April 5, 2022) For a third time in less than one year, the city had to cancel a public hearing at the very last minute after I alerted them that nearby residents in a new rental building had potentially not been notified as is mandated and carefully spelled out by the Local Government Act. Public hearings are a

crucial part of the process as they provide information that helps council make informed decisions about their community’s future. This is why it is imperative for the city’s staff to get it right. Residents set time aside from their busy lives to be able to speak at a public hearing so its rescheduling could potentially affect public participation. As an engaged resident, I have found myself devoting much of my personal

time to monitoring various city issues over the years but it is the city’s responsibility to ensure that comprehensive checks and balances are in place so that errors such as the cancellation of a public hearing do not ever occur again. While I’m still determined to help, my time has value too. I hope, moving forward, that staff can and will do better. Patricia Bryant Mace Port Moody

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CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY REGIONAL PARK CARETAKER SERVICES Minnekhada Regional Park Coquitlam, BC Metro Vancouver is seeking services of an independent contractor to provide caretaking services at Minnekhada Lodge. This is a three-year contract commencing July 1, 2022.

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.

We want to hear from you! Visit engage.portmoody.ca/stormwater to take our survey by April 29, 2022. 604.469.4500 portmoody.ca

Contractor will be required to reside onsite at the Lodge. Metro Vancouver will enter into a separate tenancy agreement with the successful proponent for the rental of the caretaker residence. Parties interested in this service contract opportunity are invited to submit an Expression of Interest including a resume listing relevant experience, and references. Please submit your Expression of Interest by 4:00 p.m. local time on April 28 to regional.parks@metrovancouver.org. For further information regarding scope of work please contact: Jeremy Plotkin at 778-452-4667. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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SUBJECT PROPERTY

Notice of Temporary Use Permit When: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 7pm Where: Electronic Meeting, open to in-person attendance in Council Chambers, City Hall, 100 Newport Dr., Port Moody, B.C. (see portmoody.ca/councilmeetings for details) Port Moody Council will consider approval of the following Temporary Use Permit: LOCATION MAP - 1190 Cecile Drive

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Location: The area delineated by Ioco Road, Guildford Drive, Balmoral Drive, and Barnet Highway (excluding the service station site at 103 Ioco Rd) Bylaw: 3285 Application: #6700-20-209 Applicant: Wesgroup Properties Purpose: To amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) to change land use policies for the area to allow for a mixed-use transit-oriented development, including: six high-rise towers ranging from 26 to 31 storeys; a maximum of 194,276m2 of residential floor area (for an estimated 2,665 units); a minimum of 9,780m2 of commercial floor area for retail and office uses; a minimum of 883m2 of floor area for childcare; and a public park a minimum of 1.03ha.

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How can I provide input?

1. If you believe your property is affected by this OCP amendment application, you may comment directly to Council at the Public Hearing on April 26, 2022 by joining the electronic meeting as a participant or attending in person. Visit portmoody.ca/ph for instructions on how to join the electronic meeting. 2. You can also send a submission in writing before 12pm on April 26, 2022 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550. Kate Zanon, General Manager of Community Development

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Location: 1190 Cecile Drive (see hatched area on map) Application: TUP00019 Applicant: Edgar Development Inc. Purpose: To consider approval of a temporary sales centre for up to three years.

Get in touch! How do I get more information?

Visit portmoody.ca/tup to review 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 Temporary Use Permit, you may comment directly to Council at the Council Meeting on April 26, 2022 by joining the electronic meeting as a participant or attending in person. Visit portmoody.ca/councilmeetings for instructions on how to join the electronic meeting. 2. You can also send a submission in writing before 12pm on April 26, 2022 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550. Kate Zanon, General Manager of Community Development

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March traffic enforcement nabs fewer drivers Mary Hill Bypass in Port Coquitlam the busiest stretch for catching speeders KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Let’s start with the unsettling news. Last month, RCMP impounded five vehicles out of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam for seven days each after lead-footed drivers were caught at or nearly double the posted limit — including three along the Mary Hill Bypass. However, while the number is higher than what police hope for, yearly traffic enforcement for March was cut in half compared to the same month in 2021. There were 339 violation tickets issued to drivers, which is a 56 per cent decrease compared to 763 from last year, according to stats provided to the Tri-City News. Of last month’s total, 158 were for speed-related infractions that resulted in fines ranging from $138 to $483.

There were also 90 tickets issued for distracted driving last month. Each received a $368 fine. Fortunately, no injuries or crashes were reported by police from any of the incidents. With spring in bloom, Mounties are looking to the weeks ahead when summer rolls around and more drivers may get a little more over-zealous behind the wheel. However, “traffic enforcement occurs all year, regardless of the seasons,” sayid Coquitlam RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Evo Sokerov. “We do participate in partnerships with ICBC and other groups which focus on prevention and awareness of specific infractions [i.e., distracted driving month, pedestrian safety, etc.]. Many different factors, including seasons, are considered when scheduling these events.” The five vehicles impounded last month resulted from their drivers clocking well above the speed limit in four areas across the local RCMP detachment’s jurisdiction. The Mary Hill Bypass was

R E A L E S TAT E

Rental building sells for big bucks DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

A large rental apartment complex in Coquitlam has sold for $14.75 million. But the new owners are holding it for a longterm investment, says the realtor who brokered the deal. Commercial realtor Jordan Guo said apartment buildings of this quality rarely come up and he received at least 100 email inquiries about the property. “There are a lot of

buyers and not much for sale,” said Guo. As originally posted in the Western Investor, the property located at 1055 and 1065 Howie St., Coquitlam, sold for $273,000 per door. Built in the 1970s, it’s a well-maintained apartment with 54 rental units on nearly 40,000 sq. ft. of land (0.91 acres) with RM2 (three-storey medium density apartment residential) zoning. The BC Assessment value is $13.10 million. “The buyer has no plans to do anything with it,” Guo said.

the busiest stretch. One driver was caught zipping by at 125 km/h in a 60 zone near the Highway 7B intersection with Coast Meridian Road — the fastest among the five vehicles towed away. Because the driver was going 65 km/h over the limit, it resulted in an excessive speeding ticket of $483 —

the highest wallet-burning fine listed by ICBC. Another motorist was caught speeding at the same intersection and received a $368 ticket for going 114 km/h (54 km/h above the limit). The third impoundment off the Mary Hill Bypass took place one block west at its intersection with Broadway

Street, where a driver clocked at 111 km/h in a 60 zone. A couple blocks north, a fourth driver nearly doubled the 50 limit at 97 km/h near Broadway’s intersection with Langan Avenue. The fifth vehicle was taken off the road in downtown Coquitlam. Its driver was close to get-

ting the maximum fine after they clocked 108 km/h in a 50 km/h zone at the intersection of David Avenue and Pinetree Way. ICBC says, on average, 27 people die across the province each year from motor vehicle incidents when excessive speeding of at least 40 km/h above the limit was a contributing factor.

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New group marries passions, creates community Tri-Cities Facebook group has registered more than 300 members MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

A Port Coquitlam cyclist is creating a community of like-minded individuals who share his passions for exploring the Tri-Cities and beyond by bike, followed by a refreshing beer at one of the local craft breweries. He’s finding no shortage of takers. Since starting TriCity Bikes and Brews on Facebook last fall, Bill Jones has registered more than 320 members. He said they’re in all shapes, sizes, ages and levels of cycling experience, from neophytes who’ve just acquired an e-bike to help them get active to enthusiasts on hybrid or gravel bikes looking for new routes and beers to sample. All are united in their belief that there’s no greater reward for an afternoon of spinning the pedals than a stein of stout or a thistle of ale.

Bill Jones enjoys a post-ride pint at Patina Brewing Co. in downtown Port Coquitlam. His Facebook group,Tri-Cities Bikes and Brews, marries his passions for riding and discovering new beers. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Jones said in his native Manchester, England, a stop at the pub is a common goal of any exercise, whether it’s a ride, run or walk. “Earners and burners,” he said they’re called. But since moving to Port

Coquitlam two years ago, Jones said it’s been difficult to connect with other cyclists to learn the safe routes around the Tri-Cities, as the established roadie groups are a little too hardcore for his recreational aspirations.

Then, while enjoying a refreshing beverage at Coquitlam’s Mariner Brewing after a ride, an idea popped into Jones’ head. “It’s a pretty easy sell,” he said of the Bikes and Brews combination.

It’s made all the easier with the preponderance of craft breweries in the TriCities, many of them located right along or nearby established cycling routes. Almost all of them also have bike racks.

Jones said the group is focused more on social interaction than Strava segments. Apart from sharing beer news and riding routes online, there’s a regular group ride on Thursdays that he’s rechristened “Thirstday.” Routes range from 10 to 30 km, always along designated cycleways or trails to help bolster the confidence of cyclists who might be nervous navigating roads busy with traffic. Riding responsibly and safely is a priority. “I want it to be accessible,” Jones said, adding future plans include longer rides to breweries further afield, like Burnaby and maybe even Langley, as well as monthly challenges to help boost everyone’s fitness. As for the perfect post-pedalling pint, Jones said a “good wheat ale is my go to.” But with so many varieties of beer on offer — from Moody Ales in the west to Tinhouse in the east — that could easily change with a serendipitous discovery or two. “You’re never short on options,” Jones said. You can find Tri-City Bikes and Brews on Facebook.

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NOTICE OF PARCEL TAX Notice is hereby given that the following parcel tax rolls are available for inspection at the Village ofﬁce located at 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC, V3H 5G9, during regular ofﬁce hours. No new parcel taxes have been established for 2022 and no new parcels have been amended or added to the authenticated Parcel Tax Rolls.

ANMORE GREEN ESTATES LOCAL AREA SERVICE ANMORE GREEN ESTATES AND SCHOOL DISTRICT 43 LOCAL AREA SERVICE A person who owns a parcel included in the parcel tax roll(s) may request that the roll(s) be amended on one or more of the following grounds only: • There is an error or omission respecting a name or address on the parcel tax roll • There is an error or omission respecting the inclusion of a parcel • There is an error or omission respecting the taxable area or the taxable frontage of a parcel • An exemption has been improperly allowed or disallowed

In accordance with Section 208 of the Community Charter, if no amendment requests are received, the Parcel Tax Rolls will be considered authenticated. Amendment requests will be heard by the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel on Tuesday, April 26th at 7pm. Written notice of a request to amend the parcel tax roll(s) must be received in the Village ofﬁce by 10:00am on Friday, April 22, 2022. Please include your name, phone number, roll number, property address and the reason for the request and submit it to: Village of Anmore Attn: Lena Martin, Manager of Financial Services 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC, V3H 5G9 Lena.martin@anmore.com

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CRIME

Police watchdog investigating local officers KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

B.C.’s police watchdog has

been busy in the Tri-Cities lately. Potential charges are being considered against a Port Moody police officer

(PMPD) as the Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) believes there are “reasonable grounds” they committed an offence after

a wanted man was seriously injured from falling three storeys off a building to evade arrest. Local Mounties are also being investigated for a “suspicious” man’s serious, but non-life threatening injury while he was taken into custody out of Port Coquitlam. On Sept. 15, 2021, members of the PMPD attempted to arrest a man on outstanding warrants at a residence on April Road. To try and escape, he exited the building from a third-storey balcony and fell

onto the second-storey roof before hitting the ground. The man was seriously injured during the fall and tried to flee on foot, but police ultimately took him into custody before he was transported to hospital for treatment. IIO chief civilian director Ronald J. MacDonald determined — based on evidence gathered — there is reason to believe a PMPD officer allegedly committed an offence “in relation to the entry of the residence and arrest.”

Meanwhile, last Thursday (April 7), Coquitlam RCMP were called to reports of a “suspicious” man peering into vehicles and approaching people at a business near the 1900-block of Oxford Street around 8:15 a.m. The man left after talking to police, but came back around 10 a.m. when witnesses said he “was allegedly going to commit a crime.” He was later arrested but in a separate statement, Mounties said the man allegedly resisted and was seriously injured.

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Man appears in court after sudden death in PoCo home A 46-year-old man is facing a second degree murder charge from a Port Coquitlam homicide in March. Sharokh Mirzaei Amir Abadi appeared in PoCo

Provincial Court last Tuesday (April 5) and was approved of the charge by the BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) after an “altercation” and that resulted in the sudden death of a man.

RCMP and first responders found Joo “Daniel” Jeon, 41, deceased around 3:40 p.m. on March 30 in a private home in the 3100block of Coast Meridian Road — located just west of

Birchwood Park. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) was then deployed to take lead on the case. It was believed that all parties involved were known

to each other, but IHIT spokesperson Sgt. David Lee said there’s no indication the incident is connected to Lower Mainland gang conflict. Mirzaei Amir Abadi re-

Easter Worship The Lutheran Churches of Coquitlam invite you

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BEARS IN THE CITY

Coq. writing fewer tickets for bear attractants In 2017, 450 tickets were issued for unsecured garbage KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Spring season is here, which means bears and other wildlife are set to track down any food supply they can find. Some Coquitlam residents are still not getting the message to secure loose garbage, but that trend appears to be on the decline. According to the city, a total of 105 tickets — up to $500 each — were issued to property owners last year for breaking the bylaw on unsecured garbage. This includes those who unknowingly left food out for wildlife with officials stating bears, in particular, could be a safety risk to residents if they become habituated to unnatural sources. Environment manager Caresse Selk said this continues to be a problem despite a 44 per cent decrease from the 188 tickets issued in 2020 and a 77 per cent drop from five years ago (450 in 2017). “The city’s Urban Wildlife staff have seen a recent increase in carts being left out at the curb the night before collection,” she explained in a news release. “Guided by massive appetites and a keen sense of smell, bears aren’t picky about what they eat and will

choose the easiest meal. “They’re enticed by unsecured garbage carts — particularly those left overnight at the curb — as well as open dumpsters, unrinsed recyclables, pet food, fallen fruit, bird feeders, compost and dirty barbecues.” There were 923 warnings given to Coquitlam homeowners in 2021 for improperly securing garbage carts and/or loose unnatural attractants. Enforcement campaigns are set to continue in raising awareness on the issue and how to follow all local bear regulations, with staff potentially handing out violation tickets, stickers, notices and non-compliance letters. The city lists the following measures to reduce wildlife encounters: • put food scraps in green carts • store garbage carts, green carts and recycling in an area inaccessible to wildlife • if that’s not possible, a wildlife-resistant enclosure can be used to secure solid waste and prevent wildlife from accessing (enclosures must be strong enough to fend off the strength of an animal weighing 600 pounds) • place carts and recycling at the curb after 5:30 a.m. on collection day • store freezers and refrigerators inside • keep pet food inside • pick ripe and fallen fruit • suspend bird feeders

and clean up fallen seed • limit outdoor composting to yard waste and plant trimmings • freeze smelly waste until collection day • keep all collection carts clean • keep barbeques clean • keep vehicles free of food, with windows closed and doors locked

WildSafeBC recorded 28 known bear sightings or encounters across the TriCities during the month of March. This is according to its Wildlife Alert Reporting Program and included 15 in Coquitlam’s jurisdiction, 11 of which involved garbage attractants. The public is also being

banwildlife@coquitlam.ca) to report unsecured wildlife attractants in local neighbourhoods. The city is offering a free in-person information session on how to be “bear smart” in the community. It’s scheduled for April 28, 6 to 7 p.m. at the Coquitlam Public Library’s City Centre branch.

reminded to check all your surroundings when out in the backcountry as bears are known to hang out in trees. “Even if you’ve never seen a bear in your neighbourhood before doesn’t mean you couldn’t in the future,” Selk adds. Residents are encouraged to contact the city by phone (604-927-3500) or email (ur-

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R E A L E S TAT E

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Port Moody to review procedures after public hearing cancelled MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

The City of Port Moody

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cancel a public hearing and subsequent special council meeting for a massive redevelopment proposal of the city’s aging Coronation Park

neighbourhood. The cancellation of the meeting, scheduled for last Tuesday (April 5), was announced on the city’s

website late in the afternoon of the day before. It cited “an error in the required notifications.” The hearing has now been rescheduled to April 26. In an email to the Tri-City News, Port Moody’s general manager of community development, Kate Zanon, said the city received inquiries from the public Monday morning about the notification process that sparked an investigation. Zanon said it was determined all residents in a new building in Suter Brook Village, just across Ioco Road from Coronation Park, had not received notification of the public hearing. “This meant that our statutory requirements under the Community Charter had not been met and the public hearing was cancelled,” Zanon said, adding everyone who was scheduled to speak at the hearing was subsequently notified and the cancellation was announced on the city’s website as well as its social media channels.

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It’s the second time this year a public hearing into a redevelopment project has been cancelled at the last minute. In January the plug was pulled just hours before a proposal by local developer Bill Laidler for an 88-unit condo building on James Road, just across from Moody Middle School. The hearing was ultimately held March 8 and then passed by council later that evening. According to British Columbia’s Local Government Act, public hearings must be held after first reading of bylaws related to a municipality’s of-

ficial community plan, zoning, phased development agreements and termination of land use contracts and again before third reading. Notices of those hearings must state: • the time and date of the hearing • the location for the hearing and whether it will be conducted electronically or in person • the purpose of the bylaw • the land or lands that are the subject of the bylaw • where and when copies of the bylaw can be inspected If the bylaw being considered will alter the permitted use or density of any area, the notice also must include a sketch of the area that is the subject of the bylaw alteration as well as the names of adjoining roads. It also has to be mailed or otherwise delivered to owners and residents of the affected properties, as well as property owners and residents within a radius specified by the municipality of the affected properties, at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing. The proposal by Vancouver-based developer Wesgroup Properties could see the 14.8-acre Coronation Park neighbourhood across from the Inlet SkyTrain station become home to 5,000 new residents in six residential towers up to 31 storeys as well as a rental building. Currently the neighbourhood is comprised of 59 single-family homes. In an email to the TriCity News, Wesgroup’s Brad Jones said the company remains “committed to working with the city and community to ensure a vibrant and resilient neighbourhood that is truly ‘Made in Port Moody.’”

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Port Moody residents won’t have to dig quite as deep to pay their property taxes this year. But the city’s curlers will have to reach further into their pockets. Last Tuesday, council’s finance committee recommended a proposed 4.71 per cent increase to property taxes for this year. According to Port Moody’s general manager of finance and technology, Paul Rockwood, that will cost the owner of an average home in the city assessed at about $1.2 million an additional $122. Still, that’s almost $30 less than the boost they would have faced had staff and council not unsheathed their paring knives to whittle the initial tax increase of 7.81 per cent that was proposed last December then reduced to 5.97 per cent in February. The latest number, which will go to the public for further consultation and feedback, was reached through

a combination of finding some increased revenues and a few careful economies, Rockwood said. Some of those revenue adjustments include confirmation from BC Hydro of a $140,000 grant to make up for property taxes lost to its closure of the Burrard Thermal generating plant several years ago. As well, the city could realize an additional $30,000 from its digital billboards by allowing alcohol advertising. And curlers will have to pay more for ice during bonspiels at the Port Moody Recreation Complex, adding another $12,000 to the city’s bottom line. Rockwood said savings will come from things like • reducing Port Moody’s quarterly Focus newsletter to semi-annual publication • eliminating a part-time public art coordinator’s position that hasn’t yet been filled • cancelling steam treatments to control the growth of weeds and grass in sidewalk joints Coun. Diana Dilworth said residents will likely notice the cuts and the tax boost. “Service levels will be affected,” she said. “There are families and seniors in our

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Public hearing for land-use change around Burke Village Plans to add more homes around Burke Mountain Village in Coquitlam will go out for public comment this month. Last Monday (April 4), city council unanimously gave first readings to change the land-use designations at the following addresses: • 3639 Crouch Ave. • 3512 David Ave. • 3561 Gislason Ave. • 1381 Mitchell St. • 1387 Mitchell St. Other unaddressed cityowned properties were also part of the conversation that’s set to increase the residential density around the yet-unbuilt commercial core, located in the Partington Creek neighbourhood. The city’s lands and real estate division wants to switch the land use from townhomes to mid-level apartment blocks. It’s proposing two medium density apartment residential lots plus three townhouse residential lots, two public park lots, one lot for watercourse protection and six lots for future rezoning and subdivision. “I think this is a good approach,” said Coun. Brent Asmundson who moved first reading, with Coun. Teri Towner seconding. “I think bringing in midrise allows a less-expensive type of housing to be brought into this area.” According to a report, the city mailed 473 letters to surrounding residents about the OCP and rezoning plans; it received 16 letters in response — all in opposi-

tion, citing traffic and street parking concerns, as well as impact to the neighbourhood character and the loss of trees. Besides the mail out, the city held two Q&A sessions over the spring break: the virtual talk on March 18 saw more than 50 attendees, while the in-person meeting on March 21 at the Discovery Centre drew 60 people. As for the views for the existing single-family homes north of David Avenue, Asmundson said the three-storey apartment blocks will be the same height as the three-storey townhouses now on the books. Coun. Dennis Marsden also pressed city staff to address, at public hearing, the lack of public transit service on Burke Mountain. Cities are responsible for the amenities in new neighbourhoods, Mayor Richard Stewart added, but “the only two that we don’t have jurisdiction over are schools and transit.” As for childcare spaces for the future residents, city staff say the 34 spots will be sited at the future Burke Mountain Village. “This application to amend the Official Community Plan (OCP) introduces new housing types to Burke Mountain, creating a broader range of housing options for families, young couples, seniors and empty nesters that will help to support the future village centre,” Andrew Merrill, Coquitlam’s director of de-

velopment services, told the Tri-City News on April 7. “The proposal also increases the size of new public parks to be three times larger than originally planned, as well as enhancing protected environmental areas on the mountain by establishing a larger Streamside Protection & Enhancement Area (SPEA) and headwater zone around Baycrest Creek.” Merrill added, “The environmental report focused on the riparian areas of Baycrest Creek and found 19 hazard trees that needed to be removed and required 76 new trees to reforest the environmental area next to the creek.” “The number of trees to be removed and replaced on the developable lots will be determined when the individual development permits come in from the future developers.” If approved following the public hearing on April 25, the proposed residential development would generate • up to $2 million in Community Amenity Contributions for the city •up to $4 million more than previously anticipated for the city’s Land Sale Reserve Investment Fund City council dipped into that fund this week to pay for $250,000 worth of new and expanded park and recreation projects this year. To take part in the April 25 public hearing at Coquitlam city hall (3000 Guildford Way), visit coquitlam.ca/ publichearing.

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The latest recycling stop for Tri-City residents is no ordinary building you walk through to return beverage cans, cartons and bottles while noticing a large warehouse in the back.

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Instead, Return-It decided to get innovative and make use of a 40-foot shipping container — and other renewable materials — to create a solar-powered Express & GO station. It’s located at the recently upgraded United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (995 United Blvd.), which officially opened to the public

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

If approved, the application would facilitate the construction of a detached sixunit multiplex development.

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.

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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:

Address: 753 Edgar Avenue

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The City is continuing to facilitate electronic participation for Public Hearings. Those wishing to listen and/or participate at the Public Hearing can 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.

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The intent of Bylaw No. 5210, 2022 is to amend the City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to permit Cannabis Retail at 103 – 2700 Barnet Highway. If approved, the application would facilitate the operation of KJ’s Best Cannabis at the designated subject location.

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The intent of Bylaw No. 5209, 2022 is to amend the City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to permit Cannabis Retail at 109 – 2957 Glen Drive. If approved, the application would facilitate the operation of The Local Leaf Cannabis at the designated subject location.

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Application No.: PROJ 22-005

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Item 3

Addresses: 3639 Crouch Avenue, 3512 David Avenue, 3561 Gislason Avenue, 1381 Mitchell Street, 1387 Mitchell Street, Plus Various Unaddressed Parcels

The intent of Bylaw No. 5203, 2022 is to amend Citywide Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to add the Medium Density Apartment land use designation and corresponding policies to the Northeast Coquitlam Area Plan and Partington Creek Neighbourhood Plan, as well as amend the land use designations of portions of the subject properties as outlined in black on the maps marked Schedule ‘2’ and Schedule ‘3’ to Bylaw No. 5203, 2022 from Townhousing Residential, Compact Low Density Residential, Parks and Recreation, and Environmentally Sensitive Area to Medium Density Apartment Residential, Townhousing Residential, Parks and Recreation, and Environmentally Sensitive Area. The intent of Bylaw No. 5204, 2022 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone portions of the subject properties as outlined in black on the maps marked Schedule ‘1’ and Schedule ‘2’ to Bylaw No. 5204, 2022 from A-3 Agricultural and Resource to RM-3 Multi-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential, RT-2 Townhouse Residential, P-1 Civic Institutional, and P-5 Special Park. In addition, the application proposes to amend the RM-3 Multi-Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential zone to increase the maximum permitted density for lots located in close proximity to Partington Creek Neighbourhood Centre (commonly referred to as Burke Mountain Village) and introduce a new schedule to the Zoning Bylaw to deﬁne which Medium Density Apartment lots are in close proximity to Partington Creek Neighbourhood Centre. The new schedule is marked Schedule ‘3’ to Bylaw No. 5204, 2022. In association with the application, a road cancellation application is also in process to close two unconstructed portions of road: one portion on Crouch Avenue and one unnamed portion that runs east-west from Mitchell Street. If approved, the application would facilitate the creation of two medium density apartment residential lots and three townhouse lots, all for future development, two public park lots, one lot for watercourse protection, and six lots for future rezoning and subdivision.

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Epic fundraising trek fuelled by doughnuts Trip will span 3,600 km across the Gobi Desert KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Doughnuts and horses are definitely not a combination you might think of often. But a Coquitlam bakery’s new initiative is donating proceeds of a unique handcrafted creation to a B.C. woman’s cause that’ll put

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her on a three-month journey across Mongolia — all on horseback. On May 2, Heidi Telstad will embark on, what is believed to be, the longest charity group horseback ride on Earth. It’s a trip spanning 3,600 km across the Gobi Desert and will take 84 days to finish. The effort is raising funds for the Veloo Foundation that supports more than 150 orphaned, impoverished and underprivileged children in the nation that’s

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located in northern Asia. Telstad, a Langley resident, has already surpassed her personal fundraising goal of US$4,000. “I’m hoping that by bringing awareness of the Veloo Foundation’s efforts to provide a school and haven for the Mongolian children who survive on the garbage dump in Ulaanbaatar that I’ll, at a minimum, be able to reach my fundraising goal,” Telstad said in her fundraising profile. Doughnut Love has made a “Carrot Cake Old

Fashioned” doughnut in contributing to Telstad’s expedition. It will only be sold this month as the Langley resident is leaving at the end of April. Included in the doughnut is a combination of fresh carrots, pineapple and spice, topped with a cream cheese frosting and walnuts. Doughnut Love said its newest “Community Love” creation is also available with no nuts, and a gluten-friendly cashew creamcheese version is also available as they hope to reach

out to the generosity of as many residents as possible. Each customer that purchases the specialty doughnut will see $1 go directly to Veloo which will be earmarked for education programs, food and shelter. The non-profit organization said most of the kids and families they service rely on scavenging to survive, including items they find in garbage dumps to either eat for nourishment, burn for warmth or sell for money. Older family members are also given the chance

to find local employment, learn English and vocational training. As well, Veloo has implemented several projects resulting in a new public library and community centre for children and families around the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar. For more information on the Veloo Foundation, a registered Canadian and U.S. non-profit, you can visit its website. Doughnut Love in Coquitlam is located at 1655 Como Lake Ave.

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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: • • •

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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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If you look closely at the credit roll as Jon Batiste took the Album of the Year award at last Sunday’s Grammys, you may recognize a Port Moody name. David Pimentel, who also goes by “Pomo,” is listed as one of the many contributors to WE ARE, an an album that the Port Moody native helped to produce. A Heritage Woods Secondary graduate, Pimentel started working with Batiste on the recommendation of Anderson .Paak and Mac Miller, who had recorded with Pimentel and, in 2016, had performed on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert — a television program of which Batiste is its musical director. Batiste was particularly fond of the sound on the song “Dang!” from Miller’s new album The Divine Feminine that the pair had played on the show, and they pointed the band leader Pimentel’s way. “Jon said he liked it and asked who produced it,” Pimentel said. “I was pleased they gave him my name.” For their first meeting in 2019, Pimentel and Batiste got together in a Los Angeles studio to listen to some demos. Pimentel told the Tri-City News that there were

Above, David Pimentel — aka Pomo — is a Heritage Woods Secondary graduate and a Grammy awardwinning producer and musician. Right: Jon Batiste with his Grammys on April 3. ABOVE SHERVIN LAINEZ/RIGHT: FACEBOOK

“a lot of starting-point ideas” for songs and sounds to be shaped. Later, they continued their craft in New Orleans, Batiste’s hometown, to lay down some music with the Hot 8 Brass Band for the tune “Adulthood,” as well as

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with the St. Augustine High School Marching 100 band — a nod to Batiste’s alma mater — for the title track “We Are.” From there, they wrapped up Batiste’s eighth studio album at the Electric Lady Studios in New York City.

In March 2021, the jazz/R&B project was finally released via Verve Records, with Pimentel named as a producer, drummer and recording artist. Earlier this year, WE ARE gained eight nominations at the 64th annual Grammys; in the Album of the Year category, Batiste was up against • Love For Sale by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga • Justice by Justin Bieber • Planet Her by Doja Cat • Happier Than Ever by Billie Eilish • Back of My Mind by H.E.R. • Montero by Lil Nas X • Sour by Olivia Rodrigo • Evermore by Taylor Swift • Donda by Kanye West For the ceremony on April 3, held in Las Vegas, Pimentel wasn’t in the room; however, he told the Tri-City News that was pleased when Batiste got the honour. “He’s unbelievably talented,” Pimentel said. “He’s

one of the best pianists out there.” Still, Pimentel won’t get his own Grammy trophy as he didn’t produce more than 50 per cent of the album. Rather, he’ll be presented with a certificate of acknowledgement. “It’s cool,” he said. “It’s a good résumé thing. But, for me, I don’t care that much about awards. I just want to make good music.” It’s not his first international accolade. Pimentel got credit when .Paak won his 2020 Grammy for Best R&B Album for Ventura; Pimentel co-wrote and produced the tracks “Reachin’ 2 Much,” “Good Heels” and “Jet Black.” And, in 2016, he took the Juno Award for Electronic Album of the Year, The Other Day. Now based in Vancouver, Pimentel said he’s alternating between The Warehouse Studio and Greenhouse Studios to cut solo songs for an upcoming EP, as well as producing for Free Nationals, an R&B band. Pimentel, 32, said his love for music collaboration began as a Grade 7 student at Maple Creek Middle School in Port Coquitlam. A fellow classmate, a drummer, invited him to jam and “it was a crazy experience,” he recalled. “We hugged afterward.” A classical music student

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Wilson’s ‘zany’ musical at ECC Molly Wilson is grateful for her time at Grant MacEwan University. While in the theatre arts program at the Edmonton post-secondary school, the Chilliwack resident not only sharpened her musical theatre skills, but she also learned how to create her own work. That proved handy after graduation, as well as when the world shut down two years ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In March 2020, Wilson was ending a group comedy tour around B.C., called I Am Woman, Hear Me Laugh! to showcase scenes from her production Molly’s Comedy Cabaret when gigs instantly dried up. And when no dates were booked for months on end, Wilson turned the camera on to film Molly’s Cozy Comedy Cabaret series and its online spinoffs, The Search of the Christmas Penguin and Molly’s Creepy Comedy Cabaret. “That was all I was able to do,” she remembered, adding, “Not

Molly Wilson performs at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam on April 23. PHOTO SUBMITTED

being able to work is very hard. As a creative person, you want to get out there… but COVID has been very hard on all performers.” Still, with provincial health restrictions now easing, Wilson said she’s eager to return to the stage and the spotlight. On April 23, she’ll be at Coquitlam’s Evergreen

Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) for her first in-person event in more than two years. Described as a musical variety show, Molly’s Comedy Cabaret “is like you’ve made a new best friend and that best friend is me,” Wilson said. “I talk about life as a single gal and its ups and downs. I talk about the en-

tertainment industry. I sing songs. It’s all very zany and fun.” “Our goal has always been, ‘How can we have the most fun in an hour-and-ahalf?’” she said. “We need to laugh, especially now, and we need to come together and sing some good songs.” Performing runs in Wilson’s blood. Her mother is an accomplished pianist, while her dad was involved in community theatre in Chilliwack. Wilson started working with them in 2015, including at monthly shows at the XY nightclub and the Seven Dining Lounge; both Vancouver venues are now shuttered. Now, with both parents retired, the couple plan to accompany Wilson on her upcoming tours (for the Coquitlam show, the role of “Dad: the stage manager” will be played by her brother, Josh, a professional improv comedian). • For tickets to see Molly’s Comedy Cabaret on April 23 at ECC (1205 Pinetree Way), call 604-927-6555 or visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

May Days flash fiction Port Coquitlam residents can dream up a mystery story and see it told — and professionally illustrated — along a downtown pathway this year. PoCo scribes are invited to take part in the May Days Flash Fiction Contest, which opens on Friday (April 15) and runs until May 15. A partnership between the City of Port Coquitlam and Terry Fox Library, the initiative will see the grand prize-winning story displayed along the Donald Storywalk. Here are the contest rules: Entries must be a mystery story — up to a maximum of 750 words — that’s set in Port Coquitlam and contains a secret passage. To enter, visit portcoquitlam.ca/maydays and to learn more about the Donald Storywalk, visit portcoquitlam.ca/storywalk. Meanwhile, the city and library staff have also teamed up to create the following writing programs: • Saturdays, April 16 to May 14, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.: Deep Dive into Short Fiction is a five-session

registered program led by author Christina Myers that explores the basic elements and building blocks of flash fiction for new and emerging writers. Registration required at portcoquitlam.ca/register. • Tuesday, May 3, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.: Virtual Visit with Author Christina Myers. Myers will be doing a reading and an audience Q&A. Myers is a writer, editor and former journalist. She teaches creative non-fiction through SFU’s continuing studies creative writing department, and is the co-host of a reading series called Words in the Burbs. The event is free. Visit https:// fvrl.bibliocommons.com/ events to register. • Saturday, May 7, 1 to 2:30 p.m.: Flash Fiction Contest Writing Workshop. Looking for inspiration and practical ideas to write or polish your Flash Fiction contest entry? Join Christina Myers for a free writing workshop at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre to focus on tips and tricks to help you complete your short story. Register at portcoquitlam.ca/register.

Inherit Joi T. Arcand Zinnia Naqvi Birthe Piontek Carol Sawyer Vivek Shraya

Exhibition Closing Reception | April 24, 2022, 2 - 4PM This exhibition is part of the 2022 Capture Photography Festival Selected Exhibition Program. This Selected Exhibition is Capture's 2022 Printing Prize recipient. The Capture Printing Prize is generously supported by Wesgroup.

Gallery Hours: Thursdays + Fridays, 12 - 6 PM | Saturdays + Sundays, 12 - 5PM | Free to Attend Learn more online: www.evergreenculturalcentre.ca/exhibit | @artgalleryevergreen Zinnia Naqvi, Nani in Grey Suit on the Photo Trunk, 2020, from the series Dear Nani, 2017 -. Adhesive vinyl solvent print, 41 x 61 cm. Courtesy of the Artist.

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PoCo ref hits milestone in the game he loves Todd Labranche officiates his 400th game on Saturday MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Todd Labranche decided pretty quickly that an ongoing problem with shin splints would limit his lacrosse aspirations as a player. So the former PoCo Saint pulled on a striped referee’s jersey. On Saturday (April 16), Labranche will officiate his 400th National Lacrosse League game, between the Vancouver Warriors and Calgary Roughnecks at Rogers Arena. He’s one of only two referees in the pro league to reach the milestone. Labranche, who grew up in Port Coquitlam but moved to Red Deer, AB, in 2014, said he fell in love with the speed and athleticism of lacrosse the minute he picked up a stick and ball when he was nine years old. A few years later — as soon as he was allowed — he

Port Coquitlam native Todd Labranche makes a call in a National Lacrosse League game. He’ll referee his 400th game in the circuit on Saturday in Vancouver. NATIONAL LACROSSE LEAGUE PHOTO

supplemented his passion by refereeing mini-tyke games.

Labranche played in the Saints system through junior. But the sport’s quick

starts and stops, turns and cuts across the floor pained his shins so much he could

never finish a game. Referees move mostly in straight lines. Labranche put away his lacrosse stick and devoted himself to officiating, working his way up through the ranks until he was hired at the age of 22 as one of three part-time referees at the time in the Western Lacrosse Association. As the “new kid” with a whistle, Labranche opened his ears to learn all he could from senior officials in the league like future Hall-ofFamer Ron Crosato and Ray Durante. Labranche said they taught him how to carry himself on the floor, how to talk to players and coaches so each would walk away feeling like they got a fair shake. They showed him the importance of developing thick skin and a short memory because no referee is ever perfect and they can’t afford to dwell on past mistakes. Most importantly, Labranche said, he learned how not to take things that happen in a lacrosse game personally. “Lacrosse is so subjec-

tive,” he said. “Not always is everybody going to agree with your opinion.” A chance encounter with lacrosse legend Chris Gill at Coquitlam Centre mall in 2001 led Labranche to apply for a referee post at the NLL, just as the pro league awarded a franchise to the Vancouver Ravens. Now, instead of being the bad guy in front of several hundred people in dark, local barns like the old PoCo Rec Centre or New Westminster’s Queen’s Park Arena, he would bear the scorn of 10,000 or more fans, with his every error or missed call replayed on the giant video scoreboards overhead and potentially inciting even more wrath. Labranche said he also had to wrap his head around the multitude of rule differences between the way lacrosse is regulated by the Canadian Lacrosse Association and by the pro game, as well as making himself heard over the constant din of loud music that plays through games in the big league arenas. SEE

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Still, when Labranche was standing on the floor of the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo with 19,000 fans singing the national anthems prior to the NLL’s championship game in 2008, he said the hair stood up on his neck. Over the course of his 21 years as an NLL official, Labranche said he’s seen the players get quicker and more skillful.

PACE INCREASED

“Everyone can score goals, everyone can play defence,” he said. “The pace has increased dramatically.” Labranche said the secret to his longevity has been coming to terms with his role.

“It’s really just a feeling of how you managed the game,” he said. “We know we’re not going to get everything; there’s some calls that will be left out there. But you have to make sure the players are safe.”

Coquitlam Express captain Ryan Tattle dumps Chilliwack Chiefs forward Landyn Greatorex as they battle for the puck in the first period of their BC Hockey League playoff game, Saturday at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Coquitlam won the game, 3-2, to force a seventh and deciding game Sunday in Chilliwack. But the Express came up short in that one, 6-0, ending their season. Tattle, goalie Carter Woodside, as well as forwards Christian MacDougall and Kahlil Fontana, are all graduating from the team. Tattle, who’s from Port Moody, is headed to the University of Connecticut next season.

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Now 57, Labranche figured 400 pro games would be his ultimate achievement in lacrosse. But two seasons lost to the COVID-19 pandemic bought him time to build a gym in his basement so he could ensure he would be in shape to shoot for 500. “The league is getting younger and I’m not,” Labranche said. But, he added quickly, “I love the game.”

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COUGHLAN, Joan Caroline April 2, 1943 - April 1, 2022 On April 1, 2022, Joan Caroline Coughlan passed away peacefully at the age of 78 years surrounded by family at Lake Country Lodge, Lake Country, BC. Joan was an extraordinary wife, mother, Grannie, and friend. She will be missed by her husband of 57 years, Robert “Bob” Coughlan; daughter Christine (Steve) Lamourea; grandchild Nicholas Lamourea; sisters Norma Andrew, Doreen Peterson, and Gaye Hunter; and numerous nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by her parents, John and Bertha Peterson. Born in Vancouver, BC, Joan lived in Port Moody, BC, for 50 years before moving to Lake Country. Joan was very creative: she painted, sewed, and made beautiful quilts. She loved entertaining and daily walks with her gal pals. She and Bob travelled to Europe and Asia multiple times. Arizona and Maui became favourites in the later years. There will be no service at this time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parkinson Society of BC, www.parkinson.bc.ca Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com Springfield Funeral Home 250-860-7077

MAYHEW, Richard Cameron It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Cameron Mayhew on March 29, 2022. He was born in Valleyfield, Quebec on July 11, 1954. Richard will be lovingly remembered by his family for his great sense of humour, terribly great puns, quick wit and his soft heart. He was a devoted husband who admired his wife, Joana, and thought he was the luckiest guy in the world to have her. He was a loving father and grandfather who took pride in his three children, David (Allison), Andreia (Graham), Deanna (Andrew) and grandson, Nico. He was a brother who cherished his siblings, Sybil, Barbara (Robert), and Gordon. Richard enjoyed walking and biking with his family and dog, admiring the beautiful scenery. He was a treasured member of our family and was always there when we needed a laugh, technical support, or a spare part. He was goofy and kind and told the best stories in a way that only he could do. He will be truly missed. A service will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2022, from 11:30am to 12:30pm at First Memorial Funeral Services Burkeview Chapel, 1340 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam, V3B8G7. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the BC Cancer Agency in his honour. http://donate.bccancerfoundation.com/goto/Richa rdMayhew Burkeview Chapel 604-944-4128 firstmemorialportcoquitlam.com

BRADLEY, Kenneth J. January 31, 1951 − April 7, 2022 Sadly, we announce Ken’s passing after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Pat; his children, Jennifer (Tim), Kyle (Shannon) and Kelly (Ryan); four adored grandchildren, Hayden, Liam, Jack and Sloane; his best four−legged friend, Goose; and a huge network of family and friends. Ken was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Frances Bradley. He was raised in West Vancouver with his older brothers John, David and Eric. Ken enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and in the past 40 years, while living in Port Coquitlam, spent many hours exploring the local dykes and wilderness. In more recent years, Ken enjoyed cruising and travelling abroad with his wife, Pat. The majority of his professional career was spent as a Safety Officer for WorkSafeBC, and he maintained contact with many of his former co−workers long after his retirement. The family is forever grateful to Ken’s family physicians and Dr. Kollmannsberger and his team at the Cancer Clinic in Vancouver. There are no words to express our gratitude for the care Ken has received over the last four months from the incredible staff at Burnaby General Palliative Care − Unit 2D and Crossroads Hospice in Port Moody. His wife Pat appreciates all the support she has been given by her countless family and friends. For information about his Celebration of Life, please contact a family member.

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Congratulations!

Co-founder Ed Coates opened the door to their first auto parts location in 1974 in Maple Ridge, and quickly established a reputation within the community for selling reputable auto parts and for offering exceptional customer service. As their reputation grew within the industry, so did the number of Lordco locations throughout the province. Sadly, Ed passed away in 2014 due to a sudden and serious illness. The automotive supply industry, his family and all that knew him dearly miss him every day. His family continues to grow the business according to Ed's values and principles as members of Lordco Auto Parts Executive Leadership Team. From the humble 900-square-foot beginning, they have grown to become Canada’s largest privately held automotive parts distributor and Western Canada’s largest distributor and retailer of aftermarket parts and accessories, with over 100 store locations in BC and now into Alberta as well! Congratulations to Lordco Auto Parts on the opening of their new state-of-the-art Head Office location and 377,000 sq.ft. Western Canada Distribution Centre in Port Coquitlam! Pitt Meadows Travel is proud to have served Lordco Auto Parts for almost 25 years. We congratulate Marlyn, Samantha, Sarah, Ian, Candace, the lead management team and all the great Head Office and sales staff on your new corporate headquarters!

We wish you all the best in your new location and continued success!

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022 TRICITYNEWS.COM

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