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Cyclists like Colleen MacDonald and Leon Lebrun are having an easier time navigating their way through the səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/Riverview with the installation of new bike route signage to help create a link between existing paths in Coquitlam Central and Colony Farm Regional Park. See the story on Page 17.

Designs for a new park in the centre of the future Burke Mountain Village are being revised. And the update for Burke Village Park includes plans to relocate a watercourse through it. On Monday (April 17), city managers highlighted the changes to the park concept since council adopted the village master plan in 2017, and new roads such as David Avenue, Burke Village Promenade and Mitchell Street recently went in around the village core. Once built out, the park will be located in the middle of the 39-acre village site — with retail and housing on its western side and the 80,000-sq. ft. Northeast Community Centre to its east. In his presentation to council-

in-committee, Ted Uhrich, Coquitlam’s acting manager of parks and facility planning, said three tributaries to Star Creek were culverted as Burke Village Promenade was being constructed. As a result, the eastern tributary will be rebuilt in its existing alignment; however, the two western tributaries will be joined together as one as an extended watercourse through the park site. Because of the time needed to secure provincial permits, staff are ramping up the park plans for the watercourse relocation and SPEA (Stream Protection and Enhancement Area). To speed it up, the city hired consultants to steer its bid through the regulatory channels. see IT’S GOING TO BE page 7

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A B.C. minister was in town last week to deliver cash and promises for more affordable housing in the Tri-Cities. Housing minister Ravi Kahlon attended a press conference on April 12 to deliver nearly $8 million in provincial funding toward a $36.1-million affordable housing project in Port Coquitlam. A 10-year partnership agreement between the B.C. government and Metro Vancouver’s housing arm was announced outside the construction site for Salal Landing, a 63-unit, fivestorey affordable housing complex at 2481 Welcher Ave. being built and operated by Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation. Kahlon announced the partnership will build 2,000 homes, which will include the redevelopment of Malaspina Village at 1144 Inlet St. in Coquitlam for more housing. Four more projects, including two in Burnaby, one in Vancouver and one in Pitt Meadows were announced as part of the agreement, with the province committing more than $158 million and Metro Vancouver contributing land

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Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West speaks at the housing announcement on April 12 in front of Salal Landing.

and cash equity valued at more than $217 million over the next decade. “We need more housing to be built,” Kahlon said, acknowledging that immigration is spurring the need for more housing construction while families are struggling to find affordable rental accommodation. Mayor Brad West said the Salal Landing homes will benefit a diverse mix of families, couples and seniors and said “secure housing” is critical for

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10 to 20 per cent less than market, according to Heather McNell, deputy CAO at Metro Vancouver. Registration for applications will be available closer to completion next spring, either through BC Housing or the Metro Vancouver Housing Corp. To get the project built, Metro Vancouver provided the land, valued at $7 million, cash equity of up to $5 million and a grant of $160,000. The city is providing waiver fees and additional grants totalling $1.2 million.

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School District 43 (SD43) and the City of Coquitlam have announced the date and location for a public information session for the new Burke Mountain school and park. The meeting will be held on April 26 from 5–8 p.m. at Smiling Creek Elementary (3456 Princeton Ave.) to talk about how the school and park site will be developed. The information session will feature a brief presentation from the architect at 5:15 p.m., followed by an opportunity to learn more about the project through displays and oneon-one discussions with representatives from both the district and the city. The architect’s presentation will be recorded and, along with copies of the display materials, will be made available online for those unable to attend on both the SD43 and the city’s web pages. It is expected the school will open in 2026.

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Coquitlam will make good on a promise to Dr. Charles Best Secondary students in the school’s Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA) to pilot a Pride event. In February, GSA members came before council-in-committee to ask the city to raise the Pride flag in June and to host a Pride party this summer. Their requests came a month after several protesters stood outside the Coquitlam Public Library to oppose a drag queen story time. On Monday (April 17), the committee unanimously OK’d a move by city staff to piggyback on a planned performance at the Evergreen Cultural Centre. On July 15, the City Centre arts hub will host Cirque de Coquitlam – a Drag Circus! that will be

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followed by a ticketed after-party in the rehearsal hall. During the day, the Evergreen lobby will be open to the public to take part in free activities and see the displays from three cultural groups that also receive municipal funding: Place des Arts, Coquitlam Heritage and Coquitlam Public Library. Lanny Englund, Coquitlam’s general manager of parks,

recreation, culture and facilities, said there wasn’t a lot of time to organize the inaugural celebration; however, he hopes community groups will step forward to lead next year’s Pride event. For the 2023 festivities, the city is contributing $6,000. “This is important that we do this,” said Coun. Matt Djonlic, the committee chair for April, noting the vitriol that the LGBTQ2 community faces. “It is unfortunate that we’ve seen it here.” This month, the city launched its Coquitlam Champions Equity, Diversity and Inclusion campaign that includes street banners, decals and public-facing communications; in June, for Pride Month, the city will be decorated with Pride banners.

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Community garden for City Centre Part of a vacant and forested lot north of Coquitlam’s City Centre Aquatic Centre is expected to be converted for community gardens. On Monday (April 17), council-in-committee OK’d a municipal staff plan to add plots on the city parcel for area residents to grow food. That land is designated for future civic purposes; however, in the meantime, it can transition into a temporary community garden, said Lanny Englund, Coquitlam’s general manager of recreation, culture and facilities. This December, city council will receive a one-time funding request of up to $125,000 for capital costs (site clearing, regrading, a water service, raised garden

beds, fencing and garden storage) to build the new City Centre community garden, as well as a $20,000 ask to operate it. Englund said there’s a big push for more community gardens in Coquitlam: They are designed to grow food, educate the public about food security and provide a safe place for green thumbs to socialize in urban spaces. Currently, there are four formal community gardens: • Burquitlam Organic Community Garden (82 plots, 70 on the waitlist) • Scott Creek Garden (48 plots, 49 on the waitlist) • Burke Mountain Pioneer Park Garden (29 plots, 44 on the waitlist) • Colony Farm Community Garden (650 plots, 785 on the waitlist)

Last fall, the community garden in Town Centre Park, north of the Inspiration Garden, was decommissioned to make way for Metro Vancouver’s water main installation, due to start this year. To further boost community gardens in the city, municipal staff will produce an online resource guide to encourage strata councils to create new gardens within their multi-family developments. Coun. Robert Mazzarolo, who is part of the Tri-Cities Food Security Table, said he lives in a strata unit with water features at the front of the building that are often broken; he called the fountains a “waste of water and space,” noting the area could be better used as a garden.

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April 20 – 26 Calendar Saturday, April 22

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Council-in-Committee 2 p.m. Regular Council 7 p.m. coquitlam.ca/council coquitlam.ca/agendas

Wednesday, April 26

Burke Mountain School and Park Site Info Session 5 – 8 p.m. Smiling Creek Elementary School coquitlam.ca/ ParksPlanning

Council Meeting Details See page 22 Public Hearing Details See pages 30 and 31 coquitlam.ca/calendar

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Preliminary Plans Taking Shape for Burke Village Park

A future Coquitlam park that will serve an important role connecting the Burke Mountain Village and the Northeast Community Centre is starting to take shape. Burke Village Park is a key component of the Burke Mountain Village Master Plan and the Northeast Community Centre. The park will be centrally located in the Village next to the future community centre, and it will provide a critical pedestrian link from outside the Village directly into the heart of the neighbourhood. It will include outdoor opportunities for all ages and abilities, including an enhanced spray deck and play areas. An important step in the development of Burke Village Park is rebuilding the watercourses north of Burke Village Promenade in order to ensure long-term water and nutrient contributions to Star Creek. The plans for Burke Village Park will continue to move forward in tandem with the design of the Northeast Community Centre. Future opportunities for public information and input will be included here or at coquitlam.ca/necc.

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Public Invited to Learn More about Burke Mountain School and Park Site

Attend an upcoming information session to learn more about plans for a joint middle and high school and park on Burke Mountain. When: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 5 to 8 p.m. Where: Gymnasium at Smiling Creek Elementary School (3456 Princeton Ave.) The session will feature a brief presentation from the architect at 5:15 p.m., followed by an opportunity to learn more about the project through displays and one-on-one discussions with representatives from both the School District 43 and the City of Coquitlam. The architect’s recorded presentation, along with copies of the display materials, will be made available online for those unable to attend at both sd43.bc.ca/capitalprojects and coquitlam.ca/parksplanning Looking for more info on events and activities in Coquitlam? Check out

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A reminder that rates for drop-in activities and ONE PASS will remain unchanged from 2022 rates until March 31, 2024. This rate freeze, together with our Financial Assistance for Recreation (FAR) program, and Grade 5 and 6 Active passes are helping to keep residents active and engaged in our community. Find a drop-in session today at coquitlam.ca/registration. Looking Out for Our Environment

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You can reduce fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions when you turn off your engine. Coquitlam’s anti-idling regulations prohibit vehicle idling for more than three minutes when not necessary such as warming up your vehicle or waiting for pick up at a recreation facility, transit station or school. Today’s computer-controlled engines don’t require idling of more than two to three minutes. If Canadian drivers of light-duty vehicles avoided unnecessary idling for three minutes every day of the year, we would prevent 1.4 million tonnes of CO2 entering the atmosphere – that’s equivalent to taking 320,000 cars off of the road. Individual actions can make a difference. Find more information at coquitlam.ca/anti-idling.

Registration for Skating and Swimming Programs Opens April 26 Coquitlam Recreation

Summer 2023 skating and swimming programs can be viewed online starting April 24. Registration for these programs will open on April 26 at 8:30 a.m. Register online at coquitlam.ca/registration. Phone-in registration is available at 604-927-4386, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except for statutory holidays) and weekends 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you plan on registering in person and are looking to beat the crowds at City Centre Aquatic Complex and Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, consider visiting Maillardville Community Centre (1200 Cartier Ave.), Glen Pine Pavilion (1200 Glen Pine Crt.) and Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.).

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Allueva named to city manager post to succeed Steblin Coquitlam has a new city manager — and council didn’t have far to look. Last Thursday (April 13), the municipality announced that deputy city manager Raul Allueva was appointed to top job to replace Peter Steblin, who retired in January. In a news release, the city said it hired a headhunter to conduct a nationwide search to fill the position. Allueva, who has been with the City of Coquitlam for nearly 13 years, was deputy

city manager for four years and has been interim city manager for four months. Previously, he was manager of development services in the planning department from 2010–2013 and general manager of parks, recreation and culture from 2013–2019. In total, Allueva brings more than three decades of local government experience in Saanich, Surrey and Richmond. As city manager, Allueva will provide advice to city council and work with senior managers

to deliver programs and services to residents. “City council and previous managers have established a strong foundation in city governance and highly effective administration, and I am both honoured and excited to support that tradition,” Allueva said in the news release. “I am also committed to continuing Coquitlam’s journey towards reconciliation and inclusivity. I look forward to working closely with council and all city partners to continue to build

capacity, strengthen our community’s resiliency and deliver the services our community values.” Steblin announced his retirement last November; the next month, Metro Vancouver revealed his daughter, Anika Calder, had taken photos from his city laptop and leaked confidential Metro papers to her employer Acciona. According to the Statement for Financial Information (SOFI) report, Steblin made $356,991 in 2021.

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‘It’s going to be quite the jewel’: Asmundson continued from front page

Uhrich also said the park plans were updated to make the green space more accessible. “The grading of the park has been planned to better match the future grades of the entrances off Burke Village Promenade, and reduce or eliminate retaining walls between the park and community centre,” wrote Lanny Englund, Coquitlam’s general

manager of parks, recreation, culture and facilities, in his April 11 report. Council has budgeted $500,000 in development cost charges (DCC) for the planning and design of Burke Village Park, but the estimates for both the park and the community centre will be refined for the 2024–2028 capital plan. Uhrich said the park and recreation hub are “the most anticipated addition” to Burke

Mountain, as are the Burke Mountain joint secondary/ middle school and its park. The village park “is going to be a tremendous asset for Burke Mountain,” said Burke resident Coun. Brent Asmundson. “It’s going to be quite the jewel for Burke Mountain.” Still, Coun. Craig Hodge, a former longtime Burke resident, cautioned staff about putting in too much vegetation in the park, citing CPTED (Crime Prevention

Through Environmental Design) concerns and possible speculation by neighbours that the area is “overgrown.” As for the secondary/middle school site — a 23-acre parcel owned by the city and School District 43 — that park is expected to be built by 2026, in time for the school opening. Among its amenities next to the school will be a 400 m running track with sport lighting, an artificial turf field,

Burke Mountain Secondary School and City of Coquitlam Park You are invited to an information session for the new Burke Mountain secondary school and City of Coquitlam park. Wednesday, April 26, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. | Overview Presentation at 5:15 p.m. Smiling Creek Elementary, 3456 Princeton Avenue Representatives from SD43, the City of Coquitlam, and SOA Architects will be on hand to answer questions. Information will be made available online at the pages below for those unable to attend.

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four full-sized tennis courts and washrooms. Several councillors pressed city staff to include pickleball lines on the tennis courts while Coun. Robert Mazzarolo said he’d like to see more trees. Coun. Dennis Marsden also voiced concern about the potential backlash on the retaining walls, which are not permitted for residential developments on Burke Mountain.

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West gets a pie in the face Does pie taste better when it’s thrown at your face? Perhaps, but it tasted like sweet victory for Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West after raising the most donations in a recent clothing drive for the homeless led by the Youth In Action (YIA) team with Community Volunteer Connections (CVC). “I get lots of invitations coming across my office, but this one was very unique,” he said. “I had to read it two or three times to make sure that I had it right.” By fundraiser’s end, more than 1,500 items of clothing are going to the 3030 Gordon Project in Coquitlam (3030 Gordon Ave.) in helping vulnerable Tri-Cities residents stay warm and protected. “For people experiencing homelessness in our community, a pair of clean dry socks is much more than a clothing item,” said Olivia Tuan, YIA member. “It is the most requested item in homeless shelters because clean socks prevent skin infections, nail diseases and frostbite, keep our feet dry and warm throughout the year and provide comfort by walking.”

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Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West got a pie in the face from his son, Liam, after raising the most clothing donations for a Youth In Action fundraiser for the 3030 Gordon Ave. Project.

CVC spokesperson Danielle George told the Tri-City News the volunteer team, all School District 43 (SD43) secondary students, were “absolutely blown away” by the community support for the initiative. Last Saturday (April 15), at the request that the projectile be pumpkin pie, West’s son Liam had the honour of shoving the dessert in his dad’s face, which was also covered in a heavy layer of whipped cream. West raised 323 pairs of socks from a campaign that was neckand-neck in the early goings. “By asking for used clothes,

we’re doing our best to provide a safer future for our city,” said YIA’s Narissa Gillani, noting her fellow students wanted to take lead on educating the public on finding sustainable solutions. “They [the competitors] truly helped us ignite the community involvement and we were hoping to generate this in this project.” The friendly competition included Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce board chair Jenifer Wright (254 gloves), and local TikTok fashion and comedy content creator Mehr Bhatia (239 hats).

Tri-Cities provincial politicians have been sanctioned from entering Russia. Last Wednesday (April 12), the Russian Federation foreign ministry unveiled a new list of 333 more Canadians “permanently banned” from entering the country in response to ongoing political disputes over the Ukraine invasion. Fin Donnelly (Coquitlam– Burke Mountain), Mike Farnworth (Port Coquitlam), Rick Glumac (Port Moody– Coquitlam) and Selina Robinson (Coquitlam– Maillardville) join a now longer list of Canadian politicians, journalists, cultural figures and athletes barred from Russia. In March last year, TriCities federal MPs Ron McKinnon (Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam) and Bonita Zarrillo (Port Moody–

Coquitlam) were on Russia’s initial “black list” of 313 Canadians banned. That included other MPs, as well as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and it was released a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the House of Commons virtually. Trudeau announced in February 2022 that Canada would sanction Putin, along with his foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, and other top Kremlin figures, holding them responsible for the “brutal, needless attack.” Trudeau also said Canada would support the removal of Russia from SWIFT, the digital payment and messaging network that connects thousands of banks worldwide, which he said would make it even harder for Putin to “finance his brutalities.” Since then, a total of 1,537 Canadians have been banned from Russia.

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On a sunny day driving through the village of Belcarra, you might see Isabelle Coté rowing across the placid waters of Bedwell Bay. But don’t get the wrong idea. The SFU professor of marine ecology isn’t just out for a casual jaunt in one of B.C.’s most beautiful harbours. She’s preparing for the journey of a lifetime — a 5,000 km row across the Atlantic Ocean with a team of marine scientists. Called Salty Science, the team is made up of Coté, Chantale Bégin, Noelle Helder and Lauren Shae; they will be living and rowing together on a 28-foot boat for 40 to 60 days, rowing 24-hours a day in twohour shifts, with two hours to rest. Their goal is to cross the ocean from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean in the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge — the world’s toughest rowing race. Alone at sea, without a support boat, the women will be at the mercy of the weather, high seas, hunger and exhaustion.

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Belcarra resident Isabelle Coté is training for a transatlantic rowing race in December by navigating her way around Bedwell Bay.

“It’s starting to get real,” said Coté, who admits she signed on to the trip without giving it a lot of thought. However, she’s extremely serious about the fundraising aspect of the challenge, which will help charities focused on marine conservation education.

You can visit the Salty Science website to donate. Coté said training future marine conservationists is important to save the ocean from over fishing, coastal development, pollution and climate change. “We have many solutions but

what we need is more people to implement them — and more people to come up with solutions,” Coté said. Now, with just nine months to go before the Dec. 12 start of the race, Coté is training her body, as well as her mind, to be prepared for the gruelling

endeavour. She’s learning navigation, and ocean survival, a requirement to participate, while also honing her lean body for the endurance test. At 60 years old, Coté acknowledged she’s looking forward to the challenge and proving that she can accomplish this feat. “This is my way of battling age and preconceptions of women and aging,” she said. “I believe I can do it.” A long-distance swimmer and trail runner, who has competed in Ultra races, Coté is no stranger to physical challenge. But even Coté admits the December race will be demanding, both physically and mentally. She must be able to work as part of a team, in a stressful and potentially dangerous situation: communication will be important, said Coté. To prepare, the women will be working together for two months this summer, taking long rowing excursions on their boat, which is moored in Florida, including overnight for several days. “We are going to be at one with the ocean,” said Coté.

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KEITH BALDREY’S VIEW

B.C. Premier David Eby sheds his activist past When David Eby assumed the office of B.C. premier, there was speculation that he would push the BC NDP government onto a more “activist” footing. But more than 140 days into the job, there is little sign of that kind of activism being deployed on any front. In fact, it can be argued that the removal of the homeless encampment on Hastings Street — done with the full backing of the Eby government — shows what a 180-degree turn Eby has done on that issue alone. Back when he was an activist lawyer working for the Pivot Legal Society, it would have been almost impossible to envision Eby supporting the forced removal of that encampment.

However, Eby has been clear for quite a while that he wanted that encampment to be gone. He viewed it as an increasingly unsafe place, where fires and sexual assaults took place, along with other criminal activities. And if that position clashes with the old activist crowd, so be it, he says. Eby’s government is committed to building more shelters and permanent housing for the homeless, but critics say enough progress is not being made quickly enough. It’s not just supporting the dismantling of housing encampments that separates Eby from the activist past. Pushed by circumstances, the Eby government is pushing for a tougher

approach on crime. Eby also favours (as does BC United leader Kevin Falcon) involuntary care in limited circumstances for people who are having a mental health crisis and pose a threat to others. One of his former employers, the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, opposes such a policy. The first indication that David Eby in government was going to be different came when the BC NDP government decided to finish the construction of the Site C dam. Eby was in that provincial cabinet that made the decision, even though the party opposed the project while in Opposition. And now Eby is backing liquefied natural gas projects, even though climate activists oppose

them. He was part of the ceremony announcing provincial approval of the Haisla First Nation’s Cedar LNG project. He thinks other LNG projects can proceed if they can meet lofty targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions. It remains unclear whether they can. Nevertheless, the evidence is mounting that Eby is a decidedly different politician than the one on view during four years in Opposition and his years as an activist lawyer before then. In other words, he is not playing to stereotype, much to the frustration of his political opponents. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC. He can be reached by email at Keith.Baldrey@globalnews.ca. CONTACT US: tricitynews.com

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Managing the urban forest is a balancing act The Editor: Recently, members of the community came out to the first Tri-Cities Urban Forest Forum at Douglas College. The Forum was organized by the Burke Mountain Naturalists (BMN), the Wondrous Tree Fellowship (WTF) and the Protect Coquitlam’s Urban Forest (PCUF) group. Urban forest management is a complex balancing act, made more difficult by the increased development going on in all three cities and the loss of many mature trees in

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A forum was held at Douglas College to discuss ways to better protect the urban forest like at Riverview (above).

the process. Among the takeaways from the forum were:

• The forests on Burke Mountain are important for storing carbon

and offsetting some protection from climate events, but trees in our neighbourhoods do more to protect us from heat domes and atmospheric rivers. • One of the prime areas for creating more urban forest is on private land. Cities can help make this happen through incentives and educational programs. • Forest equity (trees distributed equally across the city) should be considered as cities try to increase tree canopy. Tri-Cities municipalities are currently developing

Urban Forest Management Plans. A robust Urban Forest Management Plan will help to ensure our communities enjoy the benefits of trees now and in the future. Public awareness and engagement are key to the development of successful Urban Forest Management Plans. We encourage Tri-Cities residents to get involved. The forum is now available to view online at Tri-Cities Urban Forest Forum. For more information on how you can

contribute to a healthy urban forest in your community, please see updates at PCUF, WTF or BMN websites and Facebook pages or contact the Tri-Cities Urban Forest Working Group at tcurbanforest@gmail. com. Together, we can make a difference. Lori Austin, Burke Mountain Naturalists Kathleen WallaceDeering, Protect Coquitlam’s Urban Forest Nancy Furness, Wondrous Tree Fellowship

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Inspiration Garden Workshops Join the Park Spark team for exciting garden workshops at the Inspiration Garden in Town Centre Park. • Composting • Life in the Soil • Plant Lifecycles • Pollinator Power • Starting from Seed

• Wormy Workshop • Create a Hanging Basket • Create a Herb Container • Create a Pollinator Planter • Create a Spring Container

For more information on how to sign up, visit coquitlam.ca/garden and click Register for Programs. In the online registration system, go to Drop In (Preregistered) and click All Ages. Next, open the Drop In Park Spark dropdown, or email garden@coquitlam.ca.

School Tours at the Inspiration Garden School tours are a fun and unique way for students to explore and learn about gardening. Check out four available tours: • Compost Works • Wormy Workshop/ Dirt Detectives

• Plant Lifecycles • Pollinator Power

For more info about spring garden opportunities, email garden@coquitlam.ca.

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Join the Park Spark team at the annual Dogwood Garden Club Plant Sale on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hillcrest Middle School (2161 Regan Ave.). Celebrate spring, purchase perennial plants and trees, meet like-minded gardening enthusiasts and have fun as we celebrate Communities in Bloom 2023. For more info about this free activity, email parkspark@coquitlam.ca.

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Join Coquitlam’s Parks teams and participate in the City Nature Challenge at the Inspiration Garden in Town Centre Park. There will be fun activities, including Tree Spree tree walks, Bad Seed activities, opportunities to talk with tree and garden experts, a pollinator workshop and more. Plus, learn how to download and use the iNaturalist app to identify plants and animals that call Coquitlam home. For more info, visit coquitlam.ca/NatureChallenge.

We’re Popping Up at Local Events

Coquitlam’s Spotlight on Sport team will be popping up at local tournaments in the coming weeks. Look for us at the Coquitlam Little League Mackin Yard Invitational on Saturday, May 20 from 1 – 3 p.m. at Mackin Park (1046 Brunette Ave.). Stop by the team tent for some great giveaways. For more information, visit coquitlam.ca/SpotlightonSport.

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Cycling a new route through səmiq̓ʷəʔelə MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

A new designated cycling route through səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/ Riverview makes it easier and safer for cyclists to travel from Coquitlam’s City Centre area to the recreational trails at Colony Farm Regional Park. It’s also part of a grander plan to create a network of routes that connects all the First Nations communities from the Salish Sea to the Fraser Valley. Leon Lebrun of Trails BC, who helped build the Trans Canada Trail in the Tri-Cities, said linking the First Nations’ ancestral pathways would give cyclists and hikers a ground-level appreciation of the importance of their relationship to the land and how the decisions they made to get around and where to settle influenced the formation of British Columbia. For instance, the route through səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/Riverview goes along the water course of the Coquitlam River, a vital food source and transportation corridor for the Kwikwetlem First Nation. Lebrun said the Kwikwetlem were quick to embrace the

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Anmore cyclist and author Colleen MacDonald, who’s published three books on bike routes in B.C., tries out the new cycling connection through səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/Riverview with Leon Lebrun.

plan to erect signs guiding cyclists through the sometimes confusing network of roads that traverse səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/ Riverview, as was BC Housing that administers the 244-acre property. David Pereira, a development manager for BC Housing, said while cyclists have often cut through səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/Riverview to avoid riding along the

narrow shoulders of the nearby Lougheed Highway, wayfinding was poor and there wasn’t a comfortable connection to the new multi-use path that runs from the Coquitlam Central SkyTrain station to the property’s entrance at Orchid Drive. Now, brambles and blackberry bushes have been cut back to widen an old dirt

path and barriers replaced with bollards to create a smooth, gently rising route to Holly Drive where cyclists can then follow a series of green signs to get through səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/Riverview to Cape Horn Avenue and Colony Farm Road, where they can hook up with the regional park. Pereira said the new signs have even been an aid to

motorists. “The biggest improvement is people don’t get lost. It helps everybody.” Lebrun said formalizing the route through səmiq̓ʷəʔelə/ Riverview fills a huge gap in the area’s active transportation network identified by the advocacy group, HUB Cycling. He added progress that will eventually allow cyclists to get all around the Tri-Cities safely and quickly is being made. Work is about to begin on a new separated bike lane along Guildford Way in Coquitlam and Port Moody council recently approved the expenditure of up to $24,000 to begin planning for a separated lane along its portion of the busy east-west commuter route, as well as the south side of Murray Street and nearby Heritage Mountain Boulevard. Port Coquitlam received an $840,000 federal grant to complete a multi-use path along Prairie Avenue and the Village of Anmore will use a $500,000 BC Active Transportation grant to extend its multi-use path along Sunnyside Road. “Every once in a while, something good happens,” said Lebrun.

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Port Moody’s City-Wide Garage Sale is April 22 April Road/Ioco

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Kevin Falcon gave his last speech as the leader of the BC Liberals last Wednesday at the Vancouver Golf Club. Tri-City NDP MLAs (including Selina Robinson, right) sat at the front.

Last speech for Falcon as BC Liberal leader Kevin Falcon delivered his last speech as the leader of the BC Liberal Party at a Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce luncheon last Wednesday. Falcon, who hours later announced the rebranding of the BC Liberals to BC United, spoke before 100 paid guests at the Vancouver Golf Club in Coquitlam. The leader of the Official Opposition — and former minister of the health and transportation portfolios — touched on themes of the economy, affordable housing, crime and healthcare. Falcon also fielded questions from the business crowd on the upcoming minimum wage increase, development costs to municipalities, food recovery programs and cement procurement. Among the dignitaries at the Lunch with Leaders series event were NDP MLAs Selina Robinson (Coquitlam–Maillardville), Rick Glumac (Port Moody–Coquitlam) and Fin Donnelly (Coquitlam–

Burke Mountain); Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart; Belcarra Mayor Jamie Ross; former Burquitlam MLA Harry Bloy; and former mayors Greg Moore and Mike Clay. Before he began, Falcon gave a heads-up to the local NDP MLAs — seated at a front table — that they wouldn’t like his speech. The MLA for Vancouver– Quilchena focused on accountability, “results” and “outcomes” — accusing the current NDP government of making life unaffordable for British Columbians by introducing two dozen new taxes during its mandates. With Robinson, the NDP’s former finance minister, dressed in bright yellow and to his left, Falcon dug into the NDP’s debt levels that, he claimed, will burden future generations. “Government,” he said, “should be working alongside you, not see TRI-CITY NDP MLAS, page 19

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working against you.” Falcon also questioned the 30 per cent hike in government spending, asking the Chamber audience, “Has anybody seen an improvement in government? Why aren’t we getting the outcomes that we deserve?” On affordable housing, Falcon also took shots at Robinson, the former minister of municipal affairs and housing in who’s constituency Falcon was speaking. Falcon said the province now has the

that — with the developer Anthem — he helped to create high-rises in the Lower Lougheed area, around public transit. “Coquitlam is a leader in building affordable housing,” he said. And he tossed Premier

David Eby’s proposal to remove municipal zoning requirements for small developments of up to four units on a single lot; if that policy goes ahead, he warned, it would add to traffic congestion in neighbourhoods and

put pressure on aging infrastructure. Falcon also took a shot at Port Moody for failing to accept growth, chiding the city that “has got a long way to go… Every community has got to pull its weight” on housing.

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Jim Allard speaks at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce lunch April 12.

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PoCo seniors air safety concerns in mobility poll Port Coquitlam seniors won’t give up their cars and would rather walk than take the bus, a new survey shows. Nearly 700 residents aged 55 years or more responded to a mobility survey

last year conducted by local community policing. “The majority of seniors do prefer to drive and they want to continue to drive,” Candice Critchlow, manager, said. She said seniors prefer their “independence” and

the “anonymity” of driving to places in their own vehicle. In fact, 85 per cent, or 560 people, who answered the survey said cars were their favourite mode of transportation, followed by walking at 467

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Pollock said a lack of washrooms at SkyTrain stations is one reason seniors don’t take transit. The survey recommended more public education for older adults on how to get and use a Compass card and how to use transit safely, such as texting transit police for non-emergency concerns at 87-77-77. Meanwhile, seniors’ groups interested in having a session about safety on roads, transit and trails can contact the community policing station at communitypolice@ portcoquitlam.ca.

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driving, Critchlow said, telling the survey they wanted more enforcement of speeding and pedestrians to be more visible and alert at crosswalks. “Older adults want to maintain their license and independence as much as possible, which we already knew,” said Critchlow, who said more needs to be done to make seniors feel safe on roads, trails and transit. Most seniors don’t like taking SkyTrain and fewer than 10 per cent of those surveyed said they found the bus and SeaBus safe. Coun. Glenn

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MAMMA MIA! FRIDAY, APRIL 21 It’s ABBA all night at Heritage Woods Secondary (1300 David Ave., Port Moody) where musical theatre students — under the direction and choreography of Grade 12 student Jaime MacLean — will perform their spring production, Mamma Mia! MacLean stars as the lead, Sophie, who is about to wed on a Grecian island. The cast also includes Anna Mianroudi as Sophie’s mom, Donna; and Evan Newson, Andrew Pawlak and Parsa Najafi as her possible dads. The school show runs April 22, 27, 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. MORE: brownpapertickets.com

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SATURDAY, APRIL 22 The City of Port Coquitlam hosts its annual city-wide garage sale for residents wanting to spring clean and recycle their unwanted wares. It takes place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participating addresses will be published in the April 20 edition of the Tri-City News. And the city will open up the parking lot at Gates Park on Reeve Street for PoCo residents living in multi-family buildings. You can also hunt for treasures in the City of Port Moody, which is also hosting its city-wide garage sale starting at 9 a.m. Participating addresses will be published in the Tri-City News. MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/ portmoody.ca

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SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Celebrate the Spanish language and reading during Dia Internacional del Libro, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). The party with Michelle Uvence from Creative Cha Cha Cha will include children’s activities plus information about the library’s Spanish-language collection. MORE: coqlibrary.ca

SATURDAY, APRIL 22 Get your dance shoes on for the Hot Salsa Dance Zone party at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 (2675 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam). The beginner’s dance class starts at 8 p.m. with the dance floor open until midnight. Enry is $15; the event is hosted by Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23 Use your creative, lateral and analytical thinking to solve puzzles with Blair Yochim, a retired engineer and math/physics high school teacher. The event for kids and adults takes place in Room 127 at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 10:30 a.m. to noon. There is no charge to attend. MORE: coqlibrary.ca/ eventbrite.ca

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roughly about 150 FTE (full-time equivalent students) per year. But in September, SD43 registered as many as 800 students with another 250 new students enrolling in the district through the fall and winter. With additional students comes requirements for 34 more teachers, 11 education assistants, one administrator, two support workers, and a payroll coordinator to handle an increase in reporting requirements. The new administrator, meanwhile, would take on the job of a principal for

diversity and anti-racism, according to SD43 budget documents. To prepare for next fall, the district will need seven new portables, which cost approximately $300,000 each, including installation. However, the cost will have to come out of the district’s operating budget because the province doesn’t cover the cost of portables. The portables will be installed at: • Banting Middle (four) • Minnekhada Middle (one) • Cape Horn Elementary (one) • James Park Elementary

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May 1 to July 1, 2023 The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority intends to amend its land use plan to designate one site that has been acquired over the past year and re-designate portions of two existing port authority sites. The newly acquired site is located in Surrey and is proposed to be designated as “Industrial”. The existing sites are located in Coquitlam and Electoral Area A, Indian Arm, and are proposed to be re-designated from “Log storage and barge moorage” to “Industrial” and “Port water” to “Commercial” respectively.

(one) Two portables will be also relocated from Irvine Elementary to Minnekhada Middle. According to SD43, enrolment growth isn’t spread evenly throughout the district but is chiefly found in Burke Mountain, Coquitlam Centre, Burquitlam–Lougheed, and Moody Centre. “New housing developments do not necessarily generate increased enrolment, but often create a shift of enrolment geographically within SD43.”

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Notice of Public Input Opportunity The City of Port Coquitlam will be holding a Public Input Opportunity to receive input from all persons and interested parties who wish to address Council regarding the following proposed development variance permits. Date & Time: Tue, Apr. 25 at 6 pm Location: Council Chambers, City Hall - 2580 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam

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Immediately following adjournment of the Public Input Opportunity, the Regular Council Meeting will reconvene and Council may give consideration to the development variance permits during the regular Council Meeting.

Item 1 - Development Variance Permit 2580 Shaughnessy Street and 2253 Leigh Square Place The Intent of the Development Variance Permit (DVP00091) application is to vary the setback requirements to permit construction of a pavilion that straddles the City owned subject properties as outlined in black on the map. If approved, it will allow for the city to create a vibrant community plaza that helps to tie all the elements of the civic centre together. Subject Property

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Item 2 - Development Variance Permit 2257 Lobb Avenue The Intent of the Development Variance Permit (DVP00088) application is to vary the minimum lot frontage and width requirements of the subject property as outlined in black on the map. If approved, this will enable the subdivision of an irregularly shaped property into two single residential lots.

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Submit Your Comments In order to afford Council the opportunity to review your comments in advance of the Public Input Opportunity please forward your submission prior to noon on the day of the Public Input Opportunity by: Email: publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca or Mail: Corporate Office, City of Port Coquitlam 2580 Shaughnessy St., Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8 *Written submissions, including names and addresses (Street and City only) will become part of the public record and will be published on the City’s website and available at the Corporate Office for public inspection.

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Immigration accounts for additional enrolment continued from page 24

“These new developments do however put additional pressure for capital needs for new schools or additions to existing schools,” SD43’s budget document notes. In addition to

installing new portables, the district will be repurposing unused or under-utilized spaces at Centennial Secondary, Pinetree Secondary and Montgomery Middle into classroom spaces to address class size and composition issues.

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SD43 has been upfront about where the new enrolment is coming from. According to the district, federally approved increased immigration accounts for the additional students — a trend which isn’t expected to slow in the coming years. “The district has experienced a significant

increase in international funding eligible students and this is directly associated with the federal government’s significant expansion of immigrant newcomers to Canada,” the report states. The increase in student enrolment also requires attention to the “unique needs” of students and in its budget forecast, the

district expects to hire 10 education assistants to support students with these unique needs. As well, it will top up two youth worker positions at Como Lake Middle, and at Encompass to support new Provincial Online Learning program and allocate the remaining 1.0 FTE as

needed at the elementary level. The district is also facing significant challenges in balancing its budget, due to the fact that the province doesn’t cover inflation or all the contracted salary increases. It notes that the district expects to receive $740 per student grant funding to cover wage increases.

Council Meeting When: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Where: This meeting will be held electronically and live streamed at portmoody.ca/watchlive, with in-person attendance available in Council Chambers at City Hall (100 Newport Drive). Time: Regular Council Meeting 7pm Port Moody Council is considering the following three bylaws at this meeting: •

City of Port Moody Financial Plan Bylaw, 2023, No. 3402

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Elderdog service is for seniors — and mature Fidos Loretta Wos doesn’t have much time to walk her three dogs. The Coquitlam resident works as a care aid at night and, when her shift ends at 7 a.m., Wos hasn’t got the energy to take her pets out for a long stroll. A few years back, Wos heard about a national charity called Elderdog Canada that provides a canine service to seniors, or masters with mature dogs. She signed up immediately and has been grateful ever since. “I get home, I feed my dogs and, by 9:30 a.m., I’ve got a volunteer at my

door waiting to take them out for an hour’s walk…. Everybody is so nice.” Last March, the nonprofit branched out into the Tri-Cities to create a local team, or “pawd” (pod), to help seniors or their senior dogs. The aim, said Maureen Busby, the volunteer communications coordinator, is to keep the dogs in their home as they, or their owners, age. The volunteer service is more than just walking, she said: The team also attends to the pet’s vet appointments, takes them in for grooming

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and, if needed, arranges for fostering while the owner is temporarily away from the home or in the hospital. Elderdog is also ideal for volunteers who can’t have or don’t want to have pets in their home, or love dogs but don’t have enough time to keep one. Both Busby and Susanne Fry, the pawd’s volunteer coordinator, said they’re busy up in the air a lot so they can’t accommodate animals in their homes full time: Busby is a flight attendant see ELDERDOG’S AIM, page 32

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Elderdog Canada’s Tri-City crew: Maureen Busby, volunteer communications coordinator (with Raisin, age 8 years); Loretta Wos, a client (with Willow, age 7 years); and Susanne Fry, volunteer coordinator (with Theo, age 7.5 years).

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City of Coquitlam

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

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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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The intent of Bylaw No. 5293, 2023 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5293, 2023 from RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential to RS-3 One-Family Residential and P-5 Special Park.

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:

Address: 3333 Willerton Court and a Portion of an Unconstructed Road Allowance

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The intent of Bylaw No. 5278, 2023 is to amend Citywide Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to amend the land use designation of the subject properties as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5278, 2023 from Medium Density Apartment Residential to High Density Apartment Residential.

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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. Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce in one of the following ways: • •

Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; Fax: to the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce at 604-927-3015; or

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In person: Attn: City Clerk’s Office, City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way: • To the City Clerk’s Office front desk, which is located on the second floor of City Hall; or • Place in either one of two City Hall drop boxes located at the underground parking entrance or by the main entrance facing Burlington Drive.

To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce prior to noon on the day of the hearing.

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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. Katie Karn, City Clerk

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Elderdog’s aim is to keep ‘love in the home,’ pawd coordinator says continued from page 29

while Fry is travelling around the world in her retirement. Lending a hand “is a really nice way to get out in the community and be with new people,” Busby said. “We want the dogs to have a good quality of life.”

“We want to keep love in the home,” Fry added. Currently, Elderdog Tri-Cities has 25 active members and six clients. Fry said the pawd will match a dog that the volunteer likes and is able to handle. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and go through a criminal record check

before they are verified. Once approved, they will receive information from the national office in Nova Scotia, as well as a red lanyard and identification to be worn on outings (the pet owner is also supplied with a collar tag for the dog). Otherwise, the rules are simple for volunteers, Fry said:

Keep the dog leashed at all times and don’t visit off-leash dog parks. On May 7, members of Elderdog Tri-Cities will be at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) for the Spring Volunteer Job Fair to promote its pawd and to recruit potential

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City of Coquitlam NOTICE OF INTENTION AND NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSITION

City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 5296, 2023

City of Coquitlam Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 5294, 2023

TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Section 40 and Section 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam Council intends to consider adoption of City of Coquitlam “Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 5296, 2023”. The intent of the Bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of 342.4 m2 portion of a lane between 618 – 624 Tyndall Street and 617 – 631 Claremont Street. The resulting parcel created by the road cancellation is proposed to be consolidated with the adjacent lands at 618, 622 and 624 Tyndall Street, and 617, 629, and 631 Claremont Street as one site. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please submit them in writing no later than noon on Monday, April 24, 2023 to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; • Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015. A copy of Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 5296, 2023 may be viewed at City Hall (Planning and Development Department) and any inquiries relating to the proposal should be made to the Planning and Development Department (604-927-3434), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. FURTHERMORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam hereby gives notice of the intention to sell the above described 342.4 m2 portion of road proposed to be closed and dedication removed. Purchaser: Oakdale Tyndall Project Limited Partnership (“Strand Development”) Nature of Disposition: Fee Simple Selling Price: $1,520,000 For further information, please contact Mr. Greg Hamilton, Manager, Real Estate at 604-927-6958 THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ONLY, NOT SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER.

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TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Section 40 and Section 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam Council intends to consider adoption of City of Coquitlam “Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 5294, 2023”. The intent of the Bylaw is to sell an unconstructed and unopened 107 m2 portion of Forestgate Place. The resulting parcel created by the road cancellation is proposed to be consolidated with the adjacent land at 3333 Willerton Court as one site. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please submit them in writing no later than noon on Monday, April 24, 2023 to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; • Regular mail: 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015. A copy of Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 5294, 2023 may be viewed at City Hall (Planning and Development Department) and any inquiries relating to the proposal should be made to the Planning and Development Department (604-927-3434), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. FURTHERMORE, TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam hereby gives notice of the intention to sell the above described 107 m2 portion of road proposed to be closed and dedication removed. Purchaser: True Light Building & Development Ltd. Nature of Disposition: Fee Simple Selling Price: $34,560 For further information, please contact Mr. Greg Hamilton, Manager, Real Estate at 604-927-6958 THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS FOR THE PURPOSES OF PUBLIC DISCLOSURE ONLY, NOT SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER.

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Coquitlam director behind world premiere Coquitlam’s Cameron Mackenzie is the director of a female-led comedy that opens next month in Vancouver. The South African native is leading the world premiere of Unexpecting, a show that delves into marriage, friendship and modern motherhood. Mackenzie is the artistic director and executive director of Zee Zee Theatre, which will stage Bronwyn Carradine’s play from May 5 to 21 at Studio 16 (1551 West 7th Ave., Vancouver). “While Unexpecting is a joyful and insightful celebration of queer love and the intricacies of relationships, this play is truly for anyone who has struggled with their decision to become

parents,” he said in a news release. “Written by one of Vancouver’s most compelling new playwrights, and full of quick-witted humour and enormous heart, Unexpecting offers Vancouver audiences a fresh perspective on love, loss, commitment and the unpredictable journey towards modern motherhood.” Starring Elizabeth Barrett, Jessica Heafey, Melissa Oei and Rahat Saini, the show is set in East Vancouver and centres on a married couple named Annie and Josephine. Zee Zee Theatre is marking its 15th year. For tickets to the show, go to zeezeetheatre.ca.

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West Coast version of ‘Vinyl Café’ in PoMo JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Grant Lawrence honours the late Stuart McLean every time he steps on stage. He remembers how the veteran CBC broadcaster and author would spin a tale for his popular radio program The Vinyl Café, peppering truth and humour throughout. He remembers how his stories about family, pets and monotonous daily adventures captured the audience as McLean travelled from coast to coast for his recordings. Early in his career at CBC Radio, Lawrence had the chance to meet the legend. “He was incredibly generous with his advice,” Lawrence said. “He did a great live show. When he passed on, I thought, ‘There is a hole now that needs to be filled.’” Using stories from his own books — Adventures in Solitude: What Not to Wear to a Nude Police and Other Stories from Desolation Sound, The Lonely End of the Rink: Confessions from a Reluctant Goalie and Dirty Windshields: The Best and Worst of the Smugglers Tour Diaries — Lawrence shared

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Grant Lawrence will be at the Inlet Theatre in Port Moody on May 4 to share his West Coast tales.

nuggets about the West Coast in his productions in the style of The Vinyl Café, also with a dose of Canadian music. On May 4, Lawrence kicks off a six-date tour in Port Moody with his well-known musician friends to continue the raconteur journey and to promote his new publication,

Return to Solitude, which is up for a 2023 BC and Yukon Book Prize. The North Shore native said his Port Moody show comes three years to the day after he had to cancel due to the provincial state of emergency from the pandemic. Another musician friend,

Craig Northey of the Odds, who grew up in Port Moody and whose father, John, was the mayor, recommended Lawrence swing by. Craig Northey was even on the original bill on May 4, 2020, at the Inlet Theatre, but he had scheduling conflicts to be part of the upcoming event in his hometown. Instead, Lawrence has lined up: • Jay Malinowski, vocalist and guitarist for the Bedouin Soundclash • Susie Ungerleider, formerly known as Oh Susanna • Said the Whale • Elise Tremblay, a music student at PoMoArts (show sponsor) Lawrence said he likes to weave in music between his stories because, as an audience member, “I hate being bored. I want my mind to stay alert at all times.” “There’s a magical alchemy when I tell a story, be it funny or sad or cathartic. I want the audience to let it sink in a little before I introduce the music. It provides such an amazing complement to the story. They just blend perfectly together.

The audience gets a break from my voice and the music lifts our spirits up.” Although his program may be the same, Lawrence never has the same show twice. For his Port Moody performance, he’ll recount the greatest hit from his first book: A tale from his childhood when his family showed up at a potluck dinner at a neighbour’s cabin in Desolation Sound but were the only ones wearing clothes. “It’s become my calling card story,” he laughed, adding, “I’m thankful people want to hear it over and over because it’s a classic West Coast story. Lots of hippies.” He’ll also chronicle Bernard the German from Coquitlam, who spent time in Desolation Sound. Bernard, who worked at the ports, passed away in an accident. Lawrence will show images of his late friend and pay tribute to his hardy wilderness zest for life; Bernard’s family has also been invited to attend the Port Moody show. Tickets to see Grant Lawrence and Friends at Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) at 7:30 p.m. are $35 via eventbrite. ca.

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Catwalk for VCC student A graduate of Coquitlam’s Centennial Secondary saw her clothes sashayed on a Vancouver catwalk last week. Mylene Dayrit-Kubicek is one of nine fashion students at Vancouver Community College (VCC) who showed their collections as part of their Fashion Design & Production Diploma program. Their wares were presented before an audience during Vancouver Fashion Week at the David Lam Hall, in the Chinese Cultural Centre. A recipient of the Susan Perkuhn Textile and Design Award at VCC, Dayrit-Kubicek has worked part-time at an alteration store, handling customer service and fittings, during her studies.

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In a news release, Dayrit-Kubicek said she’s inspired for her clothing designs by Hawaiian scenes, especially tropical flowers. In her latest collection, titled Tropical S/S 23 Destination, DayritKubicek created clothing

for guests headed to a destination wedding or party, using silk fabrics in charmeuse, crepe de chine and organza to “give a very weightless and ethereal aesthetic and, at the same time, provide cool and comfortable wear,” the VCC release states. “Her clothes are carefully made, some of which include French seams, details of embroidery such as silk embroidery, and silk and cotton blend lining. Her collection combines both structured and loose fitting silhouettes. Mylene wishes wearers of her garments feel special in them. As well, she wishes them joy and adventure as they celebrate important memories in her special occasion destination wear.”

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Crystal Noir, a Vancouver-based artist of Jamaican and Ukrainian descent, explores the impacts of ongoing colonial violence, as well as mental health disparities in the BIPOC community, in her work. Often autobiographical, her art seeks to dispel stigmatization and redefine taboo cultural conversations. Until May 4, her new Afro–Surrealist collection, titled “Shades of Self,” can be seen at PoMoArts (formerly the Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St.). In her exhibit, Noir examines what it’s like to be a Black female today, using bold colours in oil and acrylic paints, and mixed media, and strong composition that conveys a range of emotions and experiences that “are often too complicated to express through words.”

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Katie Brown is staying focused ahead of walking onto the biggest stage of her young career. But much like her Vancouver All-Stars Cheer (VAS) teammates, the thought of fulfilling a life’s dream to represent Canada in the sport they love is starting to settle in. Brown is one of 11 VAS cheerleaders from the Port Coquitlam-based organization that’s in Orlando, Fla., for the 2023 International Cheer Union (ICU) Junior World Championships that started Wednesday and wrap up tomorrow (April 21). They — along with 16 other members from across B.C. — qualified for the championships after successfully submitting a video showcase of their talents in December. Canada will be one of more than 30 nations sending a team to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, not far from Disney World. “It’s been something that, whenever I watched it when I was younger, I’ve always dreamt

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[From left to right] Katie Brown, Addison Dew, Echo Fee, Trinity Tompkins, Taliah Sherritt, Kennedy Krause and McKenzie Sexton are members of the Vancouver All-Stars Cheer team that is based out of Port Coquitlam’s G Force Gym.

to be them and be on that floor doing what they’re doing,” Brown, 14, told the Tri-City News. Brown is a back spotter for Canada. She helps teammate Trinity Tompkins soar to new heights — quite literally. Tompkins is a 12-year-old flyer. She said the position is not as scary as it might sound, especially when you’re dedicated to the craft. “It comes with a lot of

practice. Once you get used to it, it gets pretty easy.” The VAS athletes have been able to easily establish a bond with their provincial counterparts that form Youth Team Canada. BC Sport Cheer president Krista Gerlich-Fitzgerald said it’s thrilling to be part of the first team from B.C. to compete at the world championships in that category. And while the athletes’ goal is to be the best and

bring home a trophy, GerlichFitzgerald believes “hitting zero” — recording no errors — and performing the best version of their routine will be a big accomplishment, too. For Addison Dew, a 15-yearold VAS main base, she’s grateful for the chemistry that’s flourished among the Canadian squad members and believes it will provide them with a big edge over the competition. “I think we bring a lot of enthusiasm to what we’re doing because we all understand that it’s a really great opportunity,” she said. “We didn’t all grow up together through cheer. We just met each other this year, but we’ve grown so close together.” “I think we could bring a lot of positivity,” added Brown. Cheerleading is a sport that often starts from a young age, and then becomes a lower priority as a result of other life interests or goals. VAS has athletes that range from kids to adults, some in their 30s with national seniorsquad possibilities. For Brown, Dew and Tompkins, their hard work is about to pay off by facing

off against the world’s best. They agree this wouldn’t be the case without their coaches and families to encourage them along the way. “I think it’s a really great opportunity for us since we’re [still] so young in our sport,” Dew said. “It’s like an honour to get to go represent our country,” she added. “I’ve made a lot of friends through the sport. It’s been really good for like my mental health and athleticism.” VAS has been established in Port Coquitlam’s G Force Gym (2110-550 Sherling Pl.) for more than two decades. Its cheerleaders that’ll be on the floor in Orlando for the 2023 ICU Junior World Championships, include (in alphabetical order): • Eden Baldwin • Rylynn Bergson-Gonzales • Katie Brown • Taylor-Lynn Buckman • Addison Dew • Echo Fee • Kennedy Krause • Kristina Pavan • McKenzie Sexton • Taliah Sherritt • Trinity Tompkins • Mary-Jane Webster

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obItuarIes Celebration of Life Diana Elizabeth Hill Beloved wife of Ray Towers, Celebration of Life Friday May 5th, 12:00pm to 3:00pm Floral Hall, Van Dusen Gardens 5251 Oak Street, Vancouver.

LEONARD, Sylvia Mary June 24, 1936 - April 7, 2023 Our dear mother Sylvia Mary Leonard passed away on April 7, 2023 at the age of 86. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was always there when we needed her. She had many friends and was a wellloved member of the greater Vancouver community. She was predeceased by husbands Everett, Ernie, Gonzague and son Steven. She is survived by sons Pete (Lisa), Doug (Becky), Jeff (Susan), grandchildren Nicole (Joe), James (Jacy), Cheyenne, Kai, Halle, Hannah and Sarah, great grandchildren Julia and Georgia. She was favourite Auntie Syl to many nieces and nephews and best friends with a number of people all over the lower mainland and beyond. There will be no service as per Sylvia’s request, but there will be an awesome party in her honour to be scheduled in the near future. Her specific request was to have everyone celebrate just as we did to commemorate the recent passing of our cousin Jim Golding.

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LOEWEN, Jason March 1, 1978 - March 28, 2023 Our world has been shattered by the loss of my son, Jason Loewen who took his last breath at our home in Port Coquitlam. Jason will be lovingly remembered by his mom Verna Pollard, sisters Lisa (Derek, nieces Karly and Kortney), Kim (nephew Cyrus) and brother Jon (nephew Jacob and niece Ellie) as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Jason was predeceased by his father, Henry Loewen in 2013 and his step-dad, Vic Pollard in 2013. Jason was born in Abbotsford but spent his life growing up in Port Coquitlam. While attending school Jason loved playing football, rugby and lacrosse although his favorite passion has always been fishing where he spent many hours at the dyke, river or lake. Jason also loved riding his Ebike and would come home with many exciting stories of the animals that he had seen. He loved all animals and was always willing to share his encounters whether with heron, bald eagles, deer, bear, sandhill cranes or even frogs; he loved them all. Jason was well liked by all who came into his life. He was known as a gentle and kind person who gave the biggest bearhugs. Jason was always willing and eager to lend a helping hand whenever he could and always quick to complement others around him, whether big or small. If our love could have saved him, he would still be here today. Thank you to the many, many quick responders who tried so hard to save my Jason. A graveside service will be held Friday, April 28, 2023 at 11:00am at Port Coquitlam Cemetery, 4150 Oxford Street.

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LAYFIELD, Donald Malcolm December 26, 1960 - March 21, 2023 Don was a husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, friend, mentor, sports fanatic, skilled woodworker, fabulous cook, explorer, traveler, hunter and a brilliant storyteller. Don will be missed by so many. He was born in New Westminster and grew up on Glen Drive in Coquitlam, attending Glen Elementary, Mary Hill Junior and graduating in 1978 from Port Coquitlam Senior Secondary. He played community soccer and swam for the Coquitlam Sharks. At school he excelled at wrestling and volleyball. When he was a teenager he started flipping burgers at the PNE. Later on switching to cooking on fish boats for the Lasqueti Island Fish Company. He took all this knowledge and convinced Carnoustie Golf course that he was a chef. There he met Bill and Dar who convinced him to work for the Tri-City News. He started out as a sales rep eventually becoming the Ad Manager, where he worked till he retired in 2015. Throughout Don’s life he called Tulemeen his home away from home. Everyone in Tulemeen knew Don and made sure to stop by during Tulemeen days to feast on the delicious food he would prepare. Two of Dons greatest joys were helping others who needed woodworking or building porches or additions to their homes. They would tell Don what they wanted and then he would build what he wanted and each time it was better than what his friends suggested. His other love was cooking. It gave him such joy to prepare feasts for friends and family and to have everyone around eating and talking. He even added another stove so he could have 2 ovens and 8 elements to cook on. He held his friends from school and new friends he met along the way with such regard. Saturday mornings for decades, they would meet at the Home Restaurant, sit in the same spot and order the same food every time. In the fall it was hunting season, they were seasoned hunters until lately when they thought sleeping in motorhomes was way more comfortable than the tents they used to sleep in. Don was predeceased by his mom and dad, Helen and George Layfield. Don leaves behind his best form of entertainment and the love of his life, his wife of 28 years Brenda, and their son Lea and grandchildren Colton, Hunter and Weston. He also leaves his brother Doug (Jacquie), and sisters Sandra and Carol, as well as nieces Amanda, Christina, Jettie, Madison and Emily, and nephews Bradley, Bryan and Anthony. The bonds we share in knowing Don are special, and he had a deep attachment to everyone in his life. A Celebration of Life honouring Don will be held on May 21, 2023 between 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm at Meadow Gardens Golf Course 19675 Meadow Gardens Way, Pitt Meadows, BC.

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PETS WANTED: FAMILY DOG or bonded pair, 3 yrs - 7 yrs. Must be good with kids and other dogs. Retiree, safe, dog friendly house and garden. 604-492-2810

Drivers

TAX SERVICES - Starting from $60

Garage Sale April 22, 9AM − 1PM April 23, 10AM − 1PM A variety of household items. Rain or Shine. #10−788 Citadel Dr. Port Coquitlam, BC

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REAL ESTATE apartments / COnDOs-FOr sale

EMPLOYMENT GENERAL EMPLOYMENT .

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General emplOyment

Prepare Because You Care - 10% off preplanning this ad TAKING CARE OF EACH OTHER is what community is allwith about.

BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENER TO work with me in maintaining my flower garden. Coquitlam. Pls call: 604-492-2810

6095 100 Parkside Dr 102-103 Parkside Dr 104-146 Parkside Dr 6047 521-551 Ailsa Ave 524-533 Fenwick Wynd 843-856 Glencoe Dr 867-975 Glencoe Dr 878-898 Glencoe Dr 901-996 Weldon Crt 9712 2787-2798 Doble Crt 1248-1278 Durant Dr 1221 Kaiser St 2789-2852 Nash Dr 2803-2829 Rambler Way 9254 11008-1140 Cornwall Dr 3557-3557 Cornwall Dr 3373-3373 Cornwall St 3366-3366 Finley St 1080-1124 Juniper Ave 1012-1135 Lombardy Dr 3573-3581 Vineway St 8623 2922-2941 Burton Crt 954-990 Chrystal Crt 2898-2928 Dewdney Trunk Rd 2921-2940 Heckbert Pl 957-972 Laurel Crt 900-900 Sharpe St 968-968 Sharpe St If you’re interested in delivering the newspaper; Please call: Circulation @ 604-472-3040 Or email: circulation@tricitynews.com Other routes not listed may be available, please contact our office.

1BR/1BA (649 sqft) Cape Horn King Edward Expansion − $678,000 Perched on a rootop of a gated light industrial strata with fees of only $184/ month. 1 bedroom inside. 20x40 roof deck outside overlooking the Fraser. 343 17 Fawcett Road Coquitlam, BC, V3K 6V2 604−309−7172

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COnCrete

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HOME SERVICES ConCrete

exCavating

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Bobcat & Excavator

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Ryan 604-329-7792

PEDRO’S

Contracting & Drainage

• Landscaping • Water Lines • Cement Work • Chimney Repair & More

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Flooring

604.782.4322

DryWall

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A CLASS ELECTRICIAN

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FAIRWAY PAINTING Fully Insured INTERIOR & EXTERIOR SPECIALS 10% OFF

Call 604-

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pluMbing

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painting/ Wallpaper

• Hot Water Tanks • Plumbing • Heating • Furnaces • Boilers • Drainage • Res. & Comm. • 24/7 Service

604-437-7272 Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Roof Cleaning

ABE MOVING & Delivery &

Rubbish Removal $45/hr per Person.24/7 • 604-999-6020

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Residential & Commercial

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rooFing

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rubbish reMoval

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tree serviCes TREE SERVICES

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604-787-5915

www.treeworksonline.ca

Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists

Renovations & Repairs WINDOWS & SCREENS • Install • Upgrade • Repair RENO’S Carpentry, Drywall, • Doors • Siding • Railings. DECKS New & Repairs

778-893-7277

20 Year Labour Warranty Available

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* on jobs over $1000

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Due to space restrictions, there is no puzzle this issue.

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A. RIGHTWAY PAINTING Ltd.

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Proluxe Painting is Family Owned And Operated With 14+ Years Of Experience.

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604-710-1796

gutters

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Interior & Exterior

REPAINT SPECIALIST. 30 Years Experience.

Edge and Trim Wes 604-266-5912

Get Your Gutters Cleaned NOW! 25% Off!

A-100 PAINTNG SERVICES

renos & hoMe iMproveMent

LAWNS CUT $35 and up

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20 yrs. exp. • Free Est.

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• Gutter Cleaning • Roof Cleaning • Power Washing WorkSafeBC • Insured

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DNE Electric 604-999-2332

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LANGLEY FARM MARKET For freshness and quality you can count on!

PRODUCE

RED SEEDLESS GRAPES

LARGE NAVEL ORANGES

Product of Chile $5.90/kg

Product of U.S.A./ $3.28/kg

$ 49

$ 68

lb.

LOCAL RED PEPPERS

G ROCERY DANISA

BUTTER COOKIES

908g

1099

ea.

EAT WHOLESOME ORGANIC

FOUR MIXED BEANS

398ml

$ 69

ea.

MYKUALI

THAI CURRY CHICKEN/MEAT PASTE

FREMO

1ST CHOICE

Original / 1.5L

Classic / 21.6g

ALOE JUICE

lb. LEE KUM KEE

SEAWEED

SEAFOOD HOT POT SOUP BASE

40ml

EAT WHOLESOME ORGANIC

NISSIN

SANTA CRUZ ORGANIC

HUP SENG

ea.

DEMAE RAMEN NOODLE

TOMATO & BASIL SOUP

$ 88

PORK PICNIC – BONE IN $5.05/kg

AA1

DELI

ARMSTRONG

ROMAN MOZZARELLA CHEESE

200g

$ 99

ea.

SIRLOIN TIP STEAK

METRO GOLD

LANGLEY FARM MARKET

For fresh and quality foods

WATSON

33g

440g

WHITE CHEDDAR PROTEIN CRISPS

SEAFOOD MEDLEY

$ 69

$ 89

/100g

LANZHOU FRESH NOODLES

$ 19

ea.

$ 19

ea.

BAKERY OLIVIER’S

PEASANT BREAD

800g

lb.

Frozen / 340g

BOTTOM ROUND CORNED BEEF

$ 99

lb.

$ 89

ea.

OLIVIER’S

CIABATTA BAGUETTE 400g

ea. FREYBE TASTE OF EUROPE

FAMILY PACK

200g

$ 69

This sale is only for the Austin location

LFM

TODD’S

$17.61/kg

ea.

MARBLE CHEDDAR

ea.

$ 89

$16.51/kg

$ 49

ea.

796ml

CUT FROM 100% CANADIAN CERTIFIED AAA ANGUS BEEF / FAMILY PACK

NEW ZEALAND GREENSHELL MUSSELS 1/2 SHELL Frozen / 454g

$ 99

CRUSHED TOMATOES

CUT FROM 100% CANADIAN CERTIFIED AAA ANGUS BEEF

lb.

Frozen / 300g

$ 49

ea.

$ 49

$ 29

MACKEREL FILLET

$ 79

ea.

428g

SIRLOIN TIP ROAST

FRESH / FAMILY PACK

EAT WHOLESOME ORGANIC

PANDA CHOCOLATE COOKIES

2 for

SUGAR CRACKER

946ml

$ 99

ea.

LEMONADE

Black Garlic Oil and Pork Flavour / 5 x 100g

398ml

MEIJI

21g

$ 29

lb.

/100g

2 for

$ 79

$ 99

lb.

GREEN ONION

$ 99

$13.21/kg

$ 29

Product of Mexico

$ 48

CHICKEN WINGETTE

Product of Mexico $3.28/kg

200g

FREE RUN / BC LOCAL / FAMILY PACK

$ 68

$ 49

ea.

ME AT & S E A F O O D

99¢

GAI LAN

$ 99

lb.

ENVY APPLES

Product of U.S.A. $3.70/kg

lb.

Product of B.C.

$ 69

lb.

LOCAL GRAPE TOMATOES

Product of B.C. $3.72/kg.

D’ANJOU PEARS

Product of U.S.A. $2.18/kg

ea.

2168 AUSTIN AVE., COQUITLAM • 604.937.2168 STORE HOURS: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8:30AM TO 8:00PM • HOLIDAYS: 9:00AM TO 6:00PM

$ 99

ea.

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109-2957 Glen Drive, Coquitlam 604.474.1901

T H U R S D A Y, A P R I L 2 0 , 2 0 2 3

City updates Burke Village Park plans

F I N D I N G T H E I R WAY

A BURQUITLAM FIRST FROM AN EXTRAORDINARY DEVELOPER. Design-driven Residences & Amenities in a Masterplan Community.

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TRICITYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 2023

A BURQUITLAM FIRST FROM AN EXTRAORDINARY DEVELOPER. Design-driven Residences & Amenities in a Masterplan Community. Driven by a legacy of excellence, Intracorp is bringing over four decades of experience to Burquitlam, with the introduction of Gardena. As a design-driven community at a masterplan scale, Gardena will oﬀer richer amenities, more expansive greenspaces, and new opportunities for wellness.

Studio to Three-bedroom Residences Available to Own This Spring.

GardenaLiving.com

This depiction/description of the development is for illustrative purposes only, and should not be relied upon by purchasers or prospective purchasers as accurately depicting or describing the development or the strata lots, and purchasers and prospective purchasers should rely solely on the information contained in the disclosure statement (when filed) and in the contract of purchase and sale with the developer for a strata lot in the development (once entered into). The developer reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to make modifications and changes to aspects of the development depicted or described herein without notice or compensation to purchasers. Building design and strata lots’ room sizes, room layout, square footage, dimensions, finishes, specifications, features, views and outdoor space may vary from what is depicted or described herein. Any prices referred to herein are subject to change without notice. This is not an offering for sale. An offering for sale can only be made after filing a disclosure statement. E.&O.E. Sales & Marketing by Intracorp Realty Ltd. Intracorp Gardena Limited Partnership and rennie.