Coquitlam
Port Coquitlam
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Broombusters tackles the invasive plant on Earth Day
Old bottles and pottery tell a story of city’s past
Soccer pitch at Inlet Park will finally get turf
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After previous charitable efforts to help premature babies, Insiyah Dharsee, 14, is now reaching out to assist young people just a little older than herself. See the story on Page 19. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
The City of Coquitlam says the library got the money it asked for at budget time. The Coquitlam Public Library (CPL) contends not all of the money was received in 2021 and 2022. And now the library’s executive director, Todd Gnissios, says the consequences of two years of what he called underfunding are playing out with job cuts and reduced hours for librarians, and program cutbacks. Gnissios said the CPL is experiencing its first significant deficit since he took the role eight years ago and he blames grant shortfalls, as well as increased operational costs and loss of revenues during the past two years as contributing factors to the red ink. In an interview with the Tri-City News last week,
Gnissios said he raised the alarm with city managers and leaders of CUPE Local 561, which represents unionized staff at the two branches, in January, February and March to find solutions to a $177,000 hole. He suggested to the board that library hours be cut to save money; however, he said, the board turned him down and recommended a different approach via attrition. The result? Layoff notices to seven employees — effective May and June — and shift or hour change notices for up to 15 staff members who are also with the union local. “This is a fairly big change for us to try to make it so, at the end of the day, there will be very, very few people who SEE
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Sculptures ‘supposed to get you thinking’ DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
A passerby checks out the new sculptures in Port Coquitlam’s Gates Park that are made of items retrieved from the nearby Coquitlam River. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Beware! Mutant fish are taking over Gates Park in Port Coquitlam. In the form of whimsical sculptures made of trash, the fish are the creation of environmental artists and former Port Coquitlam artists-in-residence Dolores Altin and Elvira DS González, in partnership with the Coquitlam River Watershed Roundtable and the City of Port Coquitlam. On March 30, the artists, along with supporters, erected the sculptures near the Gates Park arch. The artists told the Tri-
City News that they were inspired by all the junk collected along the Coquitlam River during a clean-up. “I think we saw a playful visual story emerging there that would set this sculpture apart from being just a pile of trash,’ stated Altin. Made of recovered materials, such as bike wheels, green netting, a single pink boxing glove, a hammer, and a suit case, the sculpture asks people to consider what they throw away and how it can end up hurting salmon and other wildlife. For example, the suitcase opens up to reveal “mutant eggs” from the spawning fish. “Its supposed to get you
thinking…..Because isn’t that the purpose of art?” Altin added. The Coquitlam River has all too often become a dumping ground for trash and historical construction waste, and it even suffered from illegal gravel mining. Altin and González are multi-media artists who have combined their talents and backgrounds to form a collaborative art practice where natural and manmade materials collide to create interesting ideas. Last summer, the artistic duo dressed up trees in Lions Park based on the idea that all trees and plants are linked through a secret social system below ground.
Layoff notices have been issued to seven CPL employees CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
will be without a paycheque,” Gnissios told the Tri-City News. However, he stressed, meetings were held in advance with staff members. “It’s not like this is surprise to anyone. I tried to communicate clearly that we have a problem.” Gnissios said he was clear in his presentation last November, as arts leaders delivered their budget wish lists before council to request grants to run their facilities in Coquitlam.
(CPL gets two grants for its capital and operations: one from the city; the other from the province totalling $272,000, of which Gnissios said hasn’t budged in a decade). At that time, Gnissios flagged to council CPL’s financial struggles and noted some line items had to be permanently cut to balance the 2022 operating books. The reductions included webpage support, marketing consulting, computer equipment, library materials, furniture and equipment, along with computer sustainability
and replacement. “These reductions are unsustainable over time, and service reductions will be required in order to rebalance the budget lines without additional operating funds,” he noted. Gnissios said the $1.3 million in reserves, listed as of December 2020, is now gone. And with the $150,000 drop in revenue, “there’s no money to pay for this deficit.” While the library didn’t get an inflationary boost in 2021, it did for 2022. Still, he said, items like benefits, insurance and licenses all rose
last year “and everything’s just compounded for 2022…. Our expenses are increasing faster than we expected.” But Lanny Englund, Coquitlam’s general manager of parks, recreation, culture and facilities, told the Tri-City News the library runs independently from the city and he stressed the library got the money it asked for last November — including funding to meet contractual obligations and a new Library Link vehicle for community outreach. Englund said CPL won’t get any more cash until the
next budget cycle. As for the union local, president Jane Gibbons said it wasn’t notified or consulted before the layoff notices were issued to seven full- and part-time staff on April 4 and 5. Two of the affected employees are in the top five on the seniority ladder, she said. “Nobody is happy with this,” Gibbons said. “It’s a very upset staff right now. They’re devastated.” The local also wasn’t consulted about the 12 to 15 staff whose shifts or hours were about to change,
Gibbons said. As a result, she triggered Section 54 of the Labour Relations Code, which applies “if an employer introduces or intends to introduce a measure, policy, practice or change that affects the terms, conditions or security of employment of a significant number of employees to whom a collective agreement applies.” Gibbons declined to say what unionized positions within the CPL are targeted. However, she plans to meet with the board next week about the library’s job cuts.
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MARY ANNE COOPER
Community icon’s celebration of life set for May 1 Beloved heritage advocate passed away last November DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Friends, relatives and supporters of a beloved community member will be gathering on Sunday, May 1 to honour her long and interesting life. And attendees at the Celebration of Life for Mary Anne Cooper at Inlet Theatre are being asked to wear red — Cooper’s favourite colour. Cooper passed away at the age of 107 in November 2021, but due to COVID-19 protocols, a tribute hasn’t been held until now, said her daughter Corinna. Cooper was well regarded for her commitment to protecting Ioco Townsite and
vision for community. For her efforts, she was given the Freedom of the City, and the City of Port Moody will be co-sponsoring the memorial, Corinna said. “This event commemorates those things she believed in: Community working together, community helping one another,” Corinna said.
HELPED OTHERS
She noted as well that MAC, as she was sometimes known, helped others where she could (her yard was a community garden), loved to discuss ideas and have adventures with people. “She inspired them to follow their dreams,” Corinna said. “At this celebration, the community will come together and remember her and give voice to what she meant to them and the community.” Cooper was an advocate
for people working together for a cause. A documentary, called the Spirit of Port Moody, was made about her life and involvement in the City of Port Moody. As well, for her 107th birthday, she asked people to do “random acts of kindness,” her daughter said. For her 106th birthday, a drive-thru birthday at the Ioco Townsite was organized on her behalf. The city’s police and fire departments were represented, as well as councillors and civic officials, and she was presented with greetings from several members of the community.
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Memories of Cooper will be shared at the May 1 event, which will have three parts: Meet and greet: 3 to 3:30 p.m. Ceremony: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Reception: 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Mary Anne Cooper’s favourite colour was red, which was on abundant display for her 106th birthday. MARIO BARTEL/TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
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CALENDAR
Earth Day
Monday, April 25
Friday, April 22
The celebration of Earth Day is a great opportunity to take action for the environment.
Council-in-Committee 2 p.m. Regular Council 7 p.m.
Our Natural Environment
Tuesday, April 26
Tree Spree Event | Friday, April 22 from 2 – 4 p.m.
Sustainability and Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting 7 p.m.
Join our Urban Forestry and Park Spark teams at Rochester Park to plant a tree or shrub and learn about the importance of Coquitlam’s tree canopy. Register to plant a tree or drop-in for activities. coquitlam.ca/treespree
coquitlam.ca/council coquitlam.ca/agendas
Tri-City Nature Challenge | April 29 – May 2
Thursday, April 28
The Tri-City municipalities have joined together with local stewardship groups, institutions and Metro Vancouver Parks to deliver guided walks, hatchery visits, children’s activities and more. All events are free and open to all Tri-City residents while some activities require pre-registration. Details can be found at coquitlam.ca/naturechallenge.
Webinar: Considering a Heat Pump 12 p.m.
coquitlam.ca/energyupgrades
Bad Seed
PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS:
Planting season is upon us! Make sure to choose non-invasive plants and avoid buying plants promoted as fast spreaders or vigorous self-seeders as they are often invasive. Visit coquitlam.ca/badseed to learn more.
See page 37, 38 and 39
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Get outdoors
See page 40
Coquitlam’s trail system, at over 134 kilometres, is one of our City’s most used recreational amenities. Many trails and surfaces are suitable for all types of activities and some are wheelchair accessible. Avoid the crowds and try a trail less travelled. Visit coquitlam.ca/trails for details.
coquitlam.ca/calendar
Calling all Environmental Champions! Help us recognize volunteers who work to promote, preserve and enhance Coquitlam’s natural environment. This Earth Day, nominate an individual or group who volunteer or go above and beyond in the areas of environmental conservation/ protection, environmental education/public awareness, environmental sustainability and habitat enhancement/rehabilitation. Visit coquitlam.ca/enviroawards for more information and to download a nomination form or to complete an online form. Nomination Deadline: Sunday, y, Mayy 8 mental envSTirAoINnABILITY PLAN
Green Ideas at Home
Take advantage of these programs to help you live more sustainably at home. Tri-Cities Heat Pump Webinar
Thursday, April 28 at 12 p.m. Considering a heat pump? Join us for an informative webinar and learn about how a heat pump works, available rebates and more! coquitlam.ca/energyupgrades
Compost Giveaway
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 7 for the return of this favourite event. The free compost comes from residents’ processed Green Cart materials—now that’s full circle! coquitlam.ca/compostweek
Energy Efficient Upgrades
Visit coquitlam.ca/energyupgrades for information on rebates and grants to help lower the costs of your next home project.
Unlimited Yard Trimmings
If you receive curbside collection, you have until Friday, May 13 to put out extra yard trimmings on your regular collection day. coquitlam.ca/yardtrimmings
Getting Around
We have transportation options that will get you around and while also helping our environment. Cycling Coquitlam is committed to sustainable modes of transportation and we have more than 109 kilometres of bike routes. Cyclists can choose a route ‘on the go’ with an interactive regional bike map on the CoquitlamConnect app. The map’s interactive features allow cyclists to filter routes based on their skill levels. We also have two public bike repair stations. Visit coquitlam.ca/cycling for details. EV Charging Stations Coquitlam has a growing network of public EV charging stations: six
Level 1 EV charging outlets and 10 locations with Level 2 EV outlets. Visit coquitlam.ca/evcharging for more information and all public EV charging stations can be found at plugshare.com.
Coquitlam is Idle-Free Anti-idling regulations mean you are not allowed to idle your vehicle for more than three minutes. Exemptions include emergencies, active passenger loading or unloading, repairs or following traffic directions. Reduce your fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions. coquitlam.ca/anti-idling
Coquitlam approved its first Environmental Sustainability Plan in January 2022 which will guide decisions to ensure the long-term resiliency and sustainability of our community.
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For details, please visit coquitlam.ca/enviroplan. Residents are also encouraged to stay informed about the project and 2022 priorities by subscribing for email updates at letstalkcoquitlam.ca/enviroplan. January
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Broombusters tackles the shrub while in bloom Scotch broom. Two words that send shivers down the spine of anyone who has lived on Vancouver Island. However, in the Lower Mainland, the shrub that was imported in 1850 by Capt. Walter Grant is relatively unknown, as are its damaging effects — especially when it flowers. Now, a Coquitlam chapter of Broombusters is trying to tackle the plant at parks to help rid the city of the invasive species that can produce 18,000 seeds and stay in the soil for up to 40 years. Robbin Whachell recently applied for a Neighbourhood Small Grant for funding to start the first Vancouver-area chapter, and to purchase tools and supplies to cut the broom stems. Whachell first learned
Robbin Whachell recently started the Coquitlam chapter of Broombusters. It has its first cut on Earth Day on Friday, April 22 in Glen Park at 9 a.m. JANIS CLEUGH/TCN
about broom while hiking the Coquitlam Crunch last August. During the heat dome, she heard a popping
sound, which she found out were coming from exploding broom pods. Through her research, she
found Broombusters, a nonprofit society founded by Joanne Sales of Vancouver Island and now has several chapters dedicated to containing the invasive weed. Whachell also found out about the plant’s impact on people, animals and Mother Earth. According to Broombusters’ website, the invasive plant not only spreads rapidly and densely in open, sunny areas, it’s also highly flammable, crowds out native plants, takes over farms and is toxic to wildlife. And, if you have hay fever, Scotch broom flares up spring allergies when it blooms. “Qualicum Beach roads used to be crowded with Scotch broom,” Sales said. “In 2006, a few volunteers offered to cut the aggressive alien plant if the city would
remove what they cut. That partnership between government and volunteers became Broombusters’ model that spread to over 10 municipalities and districts on Vancouver Island and Powell River.” Last spring, she said more than 600 Broombuster volunteers cut for more than 7,000 hours. With “Cut Broom in Bloom” as its slogan, Broombusters will be out over the next few weeks, including on Friday (April 22) for Earth Day at Coquitlam's Glen Park (1149 Westwood St.). The work party is from 9 to 11 a.m. and participants are asked to meet in the parking lot off Westwood Street, north of the park. Interested participants are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes and comfort-
able clothing, and bring water, snacks and gardening gloves. Tools will be supplied; however, you can also bring your own large shears. To volunteer, visit the Coquitlam chapter’s Facebook event page to register. Meanwhile, two more family-friendly events are planned for next month, while the broom’s yellow flowers are out for the spring: • Saturday, May 7 at Coquitlam Crunch • Sunday, May 15 at Mundy Park east Go to broombusters. org/coquitlam or facebook. com/broombusterscoquitlam. To get updates on Coquitlam’s Broombuster cutting events, subscribe via https://tinyletter.com/ BroomBustersCoquitlam.
Coquitlam hires manager to address diversity, equity & inclusion Coquitlam has a new manager in a newly created role at city hall. Last week, Manisha Dutta started as manager of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) — a job funded in the 2022 budget and part of the corporate services department. EDI is one of the city’s four key themes in this year’s business plan. The others focus on sustainability, growth and liveability; pandemic recovery;
MANISHA DUTTA
and reconciliation. In her new position, Dutta will look at policies and programs promoting representation and participation of various demographics from all ages, ethnicities, abilities, genders, religions, cultures and sexual orientations. Her work within city departments as well as in the community will seek to address injustices and unconscious biases, along with furthering “a culture of
safety and belonging.” “Having just started with the city on April 11, my focus at this time is on listening to and understanding the community, and information gathering to support the city in advancing this work in a thoughtful, holistic and measured way,” Dutta told the Tri-City News. “As Coquitlam’s EDI journey continues to unfold, I expect there will be ongoing evolution, growth and op-
Small grants. Beautiful ideas. Apply before April 29 Learn more and apply at coquitlam.ca/neighbourhoodgrants
portunities in this important area of work.” Dutta said EDI is particularly important to her as she is the daughter of Indian immigrants. She holds a master’s degree in human rights and multiculturalism from the University of South–Eastern Norway, in Oslo, as well as a bachelor’s degree from Simon Fraser University (SFU). SFU also recently created
a role for an EDI executive director to develop a framework and organizational strategies to understand and foster equity, diversity and inclusion in the academic and working settings on its campuses. EDI positions also are springing up in other larger municipalities and organizations; however, neither Port Coquitlam nor Port Moody has a dedicated person in such a role.
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A box of dusty bottles unearthed in an attic at the No. 2 Port Coquitlam fire hall is connecting the city to its distant past. At first, the collection of glass bottles and pottery didn't appear to be anything special. But when a high school student looked closer at the Chinese characters embossed on the glassware, Queena Li was instantly curious about the find. "When I saw it [the characters], I thought, 'There's Chinese writing on here.' Then I got interested and thought it was more unique," recalled Li, a Grade 10 Heritage Woods Secondary student who volunteers for PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives. The bottles were recovered during an effort to catalogue some of the museum's collection, which has been housed at the fire hall on the
Queena Li shows off some of the heritage bottles and pottery that were found in an attic at the city's No. 2 fire hall. DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
city's northern side since the 1990s. Alex Code, museum manager and curator, said that with the help of Li, and other volunteers, including Lily Liu and the Wongs’ Benevolent Association, which also provided translation help, it was discovered that the bottles were likely imported to Canada from San Francisco, Hong Kong
and China. They were probably used by labourers who worked at a shingle mill and charcoal kiln on Port Coquitlam's northern side and who lived in a three-storey bunk house. Further research suggests PoCo's early Chinese settlements and businesses were along Dewdney Trunk Road, at the intersection of
Oxford Street and Coquitlam Avenue, and on Dominion Avenue. Now all that's left of these lively places is a box of bottles. But through connections prompted by the bottle find, Code said he has tracked down some interesting information about the city's early settlers. According to the mu-
seum, the charcoal kiln was owned by the Kwong On Wo Company, a Vancouverbased group that was one of the firms responsible for supplying the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) with Chinese workers. In addition to contract labour, however, they also provided charcoal for cook stoves and heat stoves for the CPR trains. Further research spurred by the bottle find revealed even more archival references and photos. An oral history with Gordon Lee, an early settler, documented how the Lee family had several properties in downtown PoCo, including the Coquitlam Café. Code said the Lee family was at the "heart of local business by the early 1910s." In addition to owning downtown businesses, they also rented out land along Dewdney Trunk Road to other merchants, such as the doctor’s office and barbershop. The museum also has a photograph showing a sign for the Star Laundry, for example, an early Chinese-owned business on Dewdney Trunk Road in Port Coquitlam. "A lot of people are
coming together to tell this history that unfortunately hasn't been told before," said Code. Li said she was excited to help further the research by identifying the Chinese characters on the bottles and glassware. Though faded, the characters were similar to those used today, and revealed the bottles had been used for multiple purposes. One particularly beautiful piece of pottery was likely for alcohol, another glass jar was used for fermented tofu. One bottle, for example, had the words "Florida Water," which could also be interpreted as "Floral Water" used for heat stroke, she said. Li said she's used a similar medicine to reduce the effects of heat, noting she found it thrilling to identify things used in the past that she knew about. "We come from the same source and even though we are so far apart. We have the same foods and medicine in common." Li said she hopes to study history in the future and finds it interesting how something that seems random can connect people across time and cultures.
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Public Hearing Notice 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 bylaws: LOCATION MAP - San Remo Drive
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: LOCATION MAP - CORONATION PARK
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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.
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New soccer pitch could be a 'jewel of the city' Currently, gravel field is used mostly for parking cars MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
For 19 years, Matthew Campbell has driven past the gravel soccer pitch at Port Moody’s Inlet Park and just shook his head, imagining what could be. Mayor Rob Vagramov said he was tempted to do “one last doughnut” in his car on the facility’s hard surface that’s mostly been used as overflow parking for city events, visiting film crews and construction workers. That’s all about to change. Last Tuesday (April 12), the MLA for Port MoodyCoquitlam Rick Glumac announced $4.4 million in funding from the provincial government, along with a boost from the federal government and a $1.65 million contribution from the city to build Port Moody’s third artificial turf field. The total budget for construction is $6.2 million. When it’s completed later in 2023, the project will transform the grey, hard-
Srjdan Djekanovic, the executive director of Port Moody Soccer Club, and Matthew Campbell, its president, try to dig into the hard gravel surface at Inlet Park along with provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs Nathan Cullen, Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Rick Glumac and Mayor Rob Vagramov. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
packed moonscape surface that’s mostly been scorned by sports groups for the past several years into a lush, green FIFA-regulation pitch that can be divided into three smaller Super-8 fields for younger players and softball diamonds marked into the corners. As well, two playgrounds will be built at each end along with a new parking lot
for 88 vehicles. Campbell, the president of Port Moody Soccer Club (PMSC), said the facility has the potential to become a “jewel of the city.” He said Inlet Park is perfectly situated along busy Murray Street, with several new developments being built just across the way along with trails and multi-use paths connecting
it to the Suter Brook and Klahanie neighbourhoods to the east, and Rocky Point Park and Moody Centre to the west. “It’s a beautiful location,” Campbell said. “This should be a soccer field that’s precious to the city.” Vagramov said the announcement of a new field for Inlet Park has been a long time coming.
“We have to make sure we can no longer park or drive on the soccer field.” In making the funding announcement, Glumac credited “really good advocacy” work from the city as well as PMSC to tip the scales in favour of the project after several previous attempts over the past 15 years to win financial support had come up short.
Campbell said having a third soccer field in Port Moody that’s usable will be a boon to his organization’s 1,700 members who participate in its youth and after-school programs, along with another 400 adult players. He said it will allow more games and practices to be scheduled at better times, as well as accommodate larger competitive tournaments. It will also reduce the strain on families’ bandage supplies, a benefit not lost on Nathan Cullen, the provincial Minister of Municipal Affairs, who also attended the announcement. He noted the turf will give players a chance to play soccer in a “safer, more comfortable space.” While the announcement doesn’t include money for a new 320 sq. m. field house that’s also been on PMSC’s wish list, Campbell said work will continue on securing funding so it can be built as well In the meantime, the organization will have to find a new location for storing equipment and convening meetings as the current cinderblock and wood field house that was built in the 1970s will be demolished.
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rid of the gatekeepers” in Ottawa, which sounds like a riff on Trump’s “drain the swamp.” Leadership candidate Jean Charest has blasted Poilievre and said he should be disqualified from the race entirely because of his support for the truck convoy. Another leadership candidate, Patrick Brown, has accused Poilievre of backing “discriminatory policies,” such as a ban on wearing the niqab while taking a citizenship oath. Poilievre, for his part, fired back by issuing a statement that called Brown a liar. As for Charest, Poilievre attacked him before he even entered the race by branding him a false Conservative. In any event, Poilievre is widely considered the front-runner. He has drawn
large crowds on a speaking tour through western Canada, and is getting more media attention than any of his opponents. Critics dismiss his policies as simplistic when it comes to things like tackling inflation and taxation. Poilievre is weirdly attached to cryptocurrency as the magical answer to this. Nevertheless, Poilievre is doubling down on playing off voters who are either seething with rage or deeply unhappy with the state of affairs in their own lives. Whether that plays well in Metro Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal — where the vast majority of the ridings are located — remains to be seen. Of course, he has to win the leadership race first and it employs a complex
voting system consisting of each riding being assigned 100 “points,” with a ranked preferential ballot system. A big rally for Poilievre in Edmonton may look impressive, but Quebec with its 78 ridings has 7,800 points, compared to Alberta’s 3,400. The Conservatives vote for a new leader on Sept. 10. The party was splintered before the race even began and one has to assume the internal divisions are much deeper now, given the nasty vitriol dominating any discussion. Will a new version of the old Reform Party emerge from what could be political wreckage? Or can the new leader keep together a party that seems to be on the verge of fracturing? Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.
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Fast food restaurant tries to pull a fast one The Editor: I am a senior on a fixed income and have to be very careful to manage my money to make ends meet, especially with so many costs increasing. One of the small pleasures in my life is treating myself to lunch at A&W on Shaughnessy Street in Port Coquitlam once every two weeks. Imagine my surprise when my visit last month included a new 25-cent fee for a paper to-go bag. How else am I supposed to take my meal to the nearby park to enjoy it?
Twenty-five cents may not be a lot to some, but it adds up and the cost of the meal has already gone up. When I inquired why this fee was being applied I was told it was a “city bylaw.” This did not seem right to me, as I had heard our wonderful mayor speaking on the radio saying that Port Coquitlam would not follow the lead of Vancouver and Surrey in instituting such a fee as he felt it was penalizing lower income people. I agree. I called Mayor Brad West and told him of my experience.
He got back to me immediately and confirmed my belief that no such bylaw existed in our city. He was concerned to hear that A&W was gouging people an extra 25 cents and using what Vancouver has done as a cover. He promised me he would take immediate action. The very next day I decided to go to A&W again and guess what? The fee was gone! I inquired why with an employee and was told that city bylaws had come by the day before. I could hardly believe it.
A reader says an A&W restaurant in Port Coquitlam was charging customers a fee for using bags because of a bylaw, but no such bylaw exists in the city. A&W CANADA
I feel very lucky that Mayor West is such a caring and responsive individual. He didn’t just talk, he took action just as he promised.
Thank you, Mayor West, for looking out for residents, especially seniors with low incomes. And A&W, you should be
giving back the extra 25 cents you were taking from your customers. Linda Shaw Port Coquitlam
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The proposed EGP project will expand our existing gas system so that we can provide natural gas service to the proposed Woodfibre LNG facility. The project includes adding about 50 kilometres of new gas pipeline between Coquitlam and Squamish which includes three kilometres just outside of Coquitlam’s Westwood Plateau. We’re hosting an information session on May 3 for the Coquitlam community to hear a project update and ask questions. FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (22-007.11 03/22)
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Port Moody’s City-Wide Garage Sale is April 23 Make sure to pay special attention to the addresses with a * – they’re also giving away gently used goods. Heritage Mountain/ Heritage Woods
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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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A fundraising concert scheduled for Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre on Saturday (April 23) will help Ukrainian families displaced by Russia’s invasion of their country settle into their new homes in Canada. For some guests, the cause hits particularly close. Organizer Svitlana Kominko said two families who recently settled into new apartments in Port Moody provided by developer Woodbridge Homes will be sharing their experiences of escaping the war as part of the evening’s lineup that includes performances by: • Ukrainian violinist Vasyl Popadiuk, who now lives in Ottawa • concert pianist Borys Konovalov • singers Yaroslava Tanko and Elena Nikitina • Coquitlam Youth Orchestra The concert starts at 7 p.m. following a reception, silent auction and art exhibition that begins at 6 p.m. Kominko said it’s been a harried and emotional time for the non-profit group, Maple Hope Foundation, that she co-founded in 2014 to support Ukrainians in Crimea and Donbas when Russia invaded those regions. Since the latest aggressions began Feb. 24, the group has been collecting and shipping medical supplies like first aid kits, bandages and tourniquets, as well as protective equipment like bulletproof vests and drones to help the military resistance. It’s also working with volunteers at Ukraine’s border with Romania to help women and children fleeing the war with food, shelter and diapers. Kominko said the horrific images of the war that dominate the nightly news have fuelled an outpouring
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of support from Canadians, including $15,000 of prescription drugs and medical supplies that were shipped to Ukraine just days after the conflict started, and further procurement of medical equipment such as defibrillators and 20 monitors for intensive care patients that were shipped last week. “Canadians that are helping are uniting around the cause,” she said. Kominko said the City of Port Moody has been particularly generous, sponsoring the benefit concert so all proceeds can go toward the aid effort. Mayor Rob Vagramov also made the introduction that led to the donation of three apartments in the new Moody rental complex on St. Johns Street where refugee families will be able to live rent-free for six months as they get settled, work through the immigration process, enrol children in local schools and look for work. Vagramov was born in Ukraine after his family fled the civil war in neighbouring Georgia. Kominko said the families coming from Ukraine are fleeing untold trauma. Even if they weren’t in the direct line of shelling, their lives were turned upside down by the constant blaring of air raid sirens and disruptions of familiar routines. “Every single person is struggling,” she said. “Everything is out of their control.” • For more information about the Maple Hope Foundation go to https:// www.maplehopefoundation. org. Tickets for the benefit concert are available at eventbrite.com. Search for Peace & Love for Ukraine.
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‘It would be hard to prepare to live on my own’ PoCo teen helps young people get a start in life
born four months early and required care around the clock. Her mother, Rubina, said it was a “very tough” time. With that project behind her, Dharsee started casting about for another.
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A Port Coquitlam teen who previously directed her charitable energies toward helping tiny, premature babies is now reaching out a hand to peers just a little older than herself. Insiyah Dharsee, 14, is using a $1,500 Rising Youth grant to purchase kitchen items like dishes, mugs and utensils for young people at risk of homelessness who are about to strike out on their own at Cornerstone Landing, a six-storey below-market rental building in Maple Ridge that has 20 bachelor suites set aside just for them. Dharsee said their challenges hit close to home. “That could be me in four years,” she said. “It would be hard to prepare to live on my own.” Two years ago, Dharsee ocupied her downtime during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic painting rocks to help
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brighten spirits during that dark, uncertain time. The money she accumulated from donations helped her buy several pairs
of surrogate hands — called Zaky HUGs — parents could use at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Royal Columbian Hospital while
separated from their premature babies. Again, her cause had a very personal connection, as Dharsee herself was
She read about the Rising Youth program online. Led by TakingITGlobal, a worldwide network of young people working together to tackle global challenges, the grants direct funds from the Canada Service Corps toward projects administered by young people between the ages of 15 and 30 looking to create change in their communities. Dharsee said she was intrigued. But, she added, she had no idea where she might be able to use the money. Then a conversation with a family friend directed her to Foundry Ridge Meadows that provides health and wellness resources to young people. At first, Dharsee said she thought clothes might be the boost the youth could use. But that presented practical problems like how to shop for such a diverse group with
different tastes and needs. Her mom challenged her to examine her own life and reverse engineer the things she would require if suddenly that was yanked away from her. That’s when Dharsee landed on kitchen items. It’s easy to take things like plates and glasses for granted when they’re readily available, but when starting from scratch, they’re essential. Dharsee and her mom headed to Ikea to do some research on what they could get for $75 a person, then returned when they had the grant in hand. The boxes of table settings, glass tumblers, cups and utensil sets are being delivered Friday, in time for the young people moving into their first independent homes April 15. Dharsee said the experience has given her a greater appreciation for the things she already has. “We don’t really recognize what other people don’t have,” she said. “We have to acknowledge and be grateful for what we do have.” • To find out more about Rising Youth grants, go to www.risingyouth.ca.
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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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You can find treasure troves around Port Coquitlam in its 13th annual city-wide garage sale. Held during Earth Week, the event aims to cut waste heading to the landfill. The sale runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. As well, the city will offer space in the parking lot at Gates Park on Reeve Street (between Atkins and Kelly avenues) for PoCo residents living in condos or townhouses, and can’t sell on strata property. The City of Port Moody also has a citywide garage sale starting at 9 a.m.
Tri-City residents (ages 19 and up) are invited to the Volunteer Job Fair, hosted by the Community Volunteer Connections and the Coquitlam Public Library. Organizers will be at the City Centre branch of the library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to “recruit” volunteers for upcoming events and activities. The fair coincides with National Volunteer Week. No registration is required.
Young students on Pro-D Day in SD43 and their parents can catch a screening of the Oscar-nominated show Encanto, starting at 1:30 p.m. in Room 136 and 137 in the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam), as well as at the Poirier branch (575 Poirier St., Coquitlam). No registration is required; just drop in. Arrive early to save a seat. MORE: coqlibrary.ca
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SUNDAY, APRIL 24 COMEDY CABARET Have a laugh at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with singer and actor Molly Wilson, who’s got a comedy cabaret show starting at 8 p.m. on April 23. Wilson has her own take on classic pop, Motown and Broadway songs. An Ovation Award winner in musical theatre, Wilson hails from Chilliwack and performs around North America and England. Tickets are $35/$32/$15. MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
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Staff with the Art Gallery at Evergreen (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) will wrap up the Inherit exhibit with a closing reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Part of the 2022 Capture Photography Festival selected exhibition program, the display revisits or re-enacts personal histories, photos and archives to understand loss, longing and identity. A tour by curator Kate Henderson starts at 2:45 p.m.
Join the Wondrous Tree Fellowship during Earth Week for a guided walk at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody) at 1 p.m. The group, which promotes awareness and appreciation of the Tri-Cities’ urban forest and natural spaces, will host the family-friendly hike starting from the northern side of the park playground, until 2:30 p.m. The event on April 24 is free and takes place rain or shine.
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Anmore starts building its new hub next month Construction starts next month on an $8-million hub in the Village of Anmore. Last Tuesday (April 12), the municipality north of Port Moody announced it had gained a $2.5-million grant from the federal and provincial governments to build a community hub on the same site as its village hall (2697 Sunnyside Rd.). Once completed next summer, the 14,215 sq. ft. structure will include an administration office for village staff, who are currently working out of an onsite trailer, plus space to convert into an emergency operations centre and reception area, if needed. The council chamber room will also be able to be converted for community use, providing audio and video technology to live-stream meetings. And there will be public washrooms, necessary for outdoor events and activities at the nearby Spirit Park. As well, the entry will be decorated with photos and memorabilia of the village.
In the meantime, the village office trailer will move to the works yard (100 Buntzen Creek Rd.) on April 29, while village council meetings will be held at Anmore Elementary School. The news of the grant — the largest ever for the village — comes after the municipality retooled the
design and construction model in 2021 to shave costs due to escalating labour and material prices. The $8-million price tag is fixed, Mayor John McEwen said; however, last month, council OK’d an additional $500,000 to cover risks. Besides the $2.5 million grant, the costs will be offset using • a long-term loan through the Municipal Finance Authority: $2.5 million • capital reserves: $1.5 million • developer contributions: $1.2 million • secured provincial grants: $125,000 The village has worked with the Krahn Group of Companies and Jacob Bros. Construction on the re-design through an integrated project delivery approach since late 2021, said Juli Halliwell, Anmore’s chief administration officer.
The southwestern (top) and northwestern perspectives of the new Anmore Community Hub; construction on the $8-million building starts in May . VIA VILLAGE OF ANMORE
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APPLICATION FOR PESTICIDE USE APPLICATION NO. 402-0683-22-25
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Applicant: B.C. Ministry of Forests, 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, B.C. V2C 2T3 Agent: Kathy Ma Email: spartinaPUP@gmail.com Phone: 604 802-8970 The purpose of the pesticide use is to eradicate invasive intertidal cordgrasses (Spartina spp.), which are designated as provincial noxious weeds under B.C.’s Weed Control Act. Treatment areas will be restricted to infestations of Spartina spp. on cobble beaches, salt marshes, and intertidal mudflats (at low tide) located in Boundary Bay, Robert’s Bank, and Burrard Inlet, but treatment may expand over the course of the permit period to include sites at Sturgeon Bank and Sea Island. The total area proposed for this herbicide treatment is a maximum of 10 hectares annually, spread across approximately 12,488 coastal hectares. Pesticide applications will consist only of the herbicide product Habitat Aqua (active ingredient: imazapyr), and the adjuvant IPCO Ag-Surf ll (active ingredient: alcohol ethoxylate) which will be applied to selected sites within the areas indicated above using backpack sprayers or mounted sprayers. Pesticide application will complement existing and ongoing mechanical removal methods. This is the third application for a pesticide use permit submitted by the provincial government for pesticide use on Spartina spp. The previous six years of herbicide treatments have shown a significant decreasing trend in the overall abundance and distribution of these noxious weeds. Proposed duration of this pesticide use is from June 1, 2022 to May 31, 2025. A draft copy of the pesticide use permit application and maps of the proposed treatment area can be viewed online at: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/environment/plants-animals-ecosystems/invasive-species/ integrated-pest-management/pmp-pup A person wishing to contribute information about the treatment site for the evaluation of this permit application must send copies of the information to both the applicant agent at the email address above and the administrator under the Integrated Pest Management Act at IPMPBC@gov.bc.ca, within 30 days of the publication of this notice.
When: Tuesday, April 26, 2022 Where: This meeting will be held electronically and live streamed at portmoody.ca/watchlive, with in-person attendance available at City Hall (100 Newport Drive) Time: 6:30pm Video recording will be available by 3pm on April 27, 2022 at portmoody.ca/councilcalender
Port Moody Council is considering the following three bylaws at this meeting: •
City of Port Moody Financial Plan Bylaw, 2022, No. 3358
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City of Port Moody Annual Property Tax Rates Bylaw, 2022, No. 3359
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City of Port Moody Alternative Municipal Tax Collection Scheme Bylaw, 2022, No. 3360
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HOCKEY Rob Chorner of the Port Moody Oldtimers Hockey Association met with Claire MacLean, executive director of SHARE, last month after his group donated $50,614 to the SHARE food bank.
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HEAVY Louie Toth, of the Port Coquitlam Lightning Speed Skating Club, shows off his medal haul from the Canadian Youth Short Track Championships West, held March 26–27 in Selkirk, Man.
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RICHMOND PLEA $ The City of Richmond awarded a $5,000 grant to PLEA Community Services, for its Coquitlam-based Children of the Street program, to deliver workshops in Richmond schools to help young people learn how to keep safe from sexual exploitation. Meanwhile, the West Vancouver Foundation also recently gave a $5,000 grant to PLEA.
Former Coquitlam city councillor Terry O’Neill was recognized April 4 for his community contributions. Council gave him a gift and a donation to one of his favourite causes: the Talitha Koum Society.
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A Coquitlam business is a finalist in a provincial awards contest. Soul Bite Food Inc., an eatery that makes vegan foods inspired by traditional recipes from Eastern Europe and the Middle East, is up for a Small Business BC accolade. Run by Ali Haeri, the business is nominated for the Premier’s People’s Choice Award that’s sponsored by the Province of British Columbia. Soul Bite is contending for the top prize with Afrofusion of Kamloops, Meraki Beauty Bar of Burnaby, Nature Bee of Saanichton and Tardigrada Design Studio of Vancouver. The winner of the Premier’s People’s Choice award will be selected based on the most votes, after a normalization process to allow for regional populations. The winner will be announced at a virtual awards gala on April 28.
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The Coquitlam chapter of TOPS marked its 50th year with a celebration on March 10. Denise Maxwell said the group went online during the pandemic. “We were so much more to each other.”
Volunteers with the Lower Mainland Green team and Coquitlam city staff pulled more than 14 cubic metres of invasive Himalayan blackberry and English ivy at Coquitlam’s Rochester Park this month.
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A Port Coquitlam resident and provincial court judge is the new chancellor at the University of Victoria. Marion Buller, who was appointed to the role on Jan. 1, received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the UVic Faculty of Social Sciences in 2012. A member of the Mistawasis First Nation in Saskatchewan, Buller worked as a civil and criminal lawyer until 1994 when she was named the first First Nations judge in B.C. Buller was instrumental in starting the First Nations Court of British Columbia in 2006 and, in 2016, she was appointed as chief commissioner for the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls.
Dorsa and Jila got into the new year spirit on March 19 by leading a special Nowruz storytime at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library. They celebrated with dancing, songs and stories.
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An Elder who championed Indigenous rights, social justice and environmental action is being remembered with an honorary fellow by the post-secondary institution she taught at. Lillian Howard of the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation worked with students in Douglas College’s Indigenous Pathway program and with Indigenous students from across the school, which has campuses in New Westminster and Coquitlam. A fellow is the college’s highest honour. She was nominated in early 2021 by Aaron Johannes, a faculty member in the Applied Community Studies department. Howard died in October 2021. “Douglas College will be forever grateful to Lillian for fearlessly sharing her wisdom and experience in support of understanding and the pursuit of knowledge,” said President Dr. Kathy Denton, in a news release.
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ORAL HEALTH MONTH 9 COMMON CAUSES OF TOOTHACHES No matter how smoothly past visits have gone, many individuals still want to avoid a trip to their dentist’s office. But should a toothache arise, only a dentist can get to the root of the issue. Toothaches run the gamut from mild to throbbing to unbearably painful. Toothaches may be temporary, but many persist for some time. Here’s a look at nine reasons for toothaches. Orthodontic appliances: A common cause of discomfort, orthodontic devices can cause toothaches. The pain is most noticeable immediately after an adjustment, but it may ease as the mouth grows accustomed to the wires or pressure. Tooth sensitivity: Despite being hard, teeth actually are porous. Certain conditions may cause the enamel on the outside of teeth to wear away. Exposure of the inner layer of the tooth, called dentin, to the air or foods and beverages may result in pain. Sinus congestion: Sometimes teeth aren’t to blame for mouth pain. Pain that persists in the upper teeth only on both sides of the face may
occur due to sinusitis. It often is preceded by nasal congestion. TMJ: Temporomandibular disorders can cause tooth pain. TMJ may result from injury or trauma to the jaw. Tooth grinding, also known as bruxism, can cause tooth pain. Impacted wisdom teeth: Wisdom teeth are a dental milestone that takes place between the ages of 17 and 21. Wisdom teeth actually are third molars, and are given the name because they come in at a mature age, according to the American Dental Association. If there isn’t enough space for them, wisdom teeth can cause crowding and pain. When molars do not fully erupt, the result is impacted wisdom teeth, which can be very painful. Damaged fillings or dental sealants: When fillings or sealants come out, vulnerable parts of the teeth become exposed. This can result in pain. Tooth damage: Dental caries, or cavities, can cause toothache, as can tooth abscesses and tooth fractures. Gum disease: Gum disease may start with mild inflammation and then become more severe if
APRIL 2022 it is left untreated. The inflammation also may affect the ligament that attaches teeth to the socket in the jaw. This ligament has many nerve fibers. When inflamed, the nerves can get fired up and cause pain. Food: A kernel of popcorn wedged between teeth or a sharp piece of pizza crust that gets lodged behind a molar can cause pain if not addressed. Toothaches occur for a variety of reasons. Figuring out the cause can lead to effective relief.
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New watering rules set MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
This rainy, cool spring we’re having? You’ll be remembering it fondly when new rules restricting lawn watering to just one day away take effect on May 1 until Oct. 15. Last Tuesday (April 12), Port Moody council approved bylaws that will bring the city into line with updates to the Metro Vancouver drinking water conservation policy that was passed by the Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD) last Oct. 29. Those rules restrict lawn watering in the region to one day a week during Stage 1 restrictions that take effect automatically on May 1 every year, and ban lawn watering completely during
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Stage 2 restrictions that can be implemented when further water conservation is needed. In a report, Port Moody’s infrastructure engineer Devon Brownlee said “reduced lawn watering has been the most effective way to reduce seasonal demand for water and save drinking water for essential uses.” She added the combination of the tighter rules, along with existing education and enforcement
programs will help reduce seasonal demand for water. That could result in even further benefits like reducing greenhouse gases and allowing for the deferral of major regional infrastructure projects. However, Brownlee added, the fines for violating the restrictions are not being recommended to change. Currently the penalty for violating the watering ban is $75 at Stage 1 restrictions and $100 at Stage 2.
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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. 5205, 2022”. The intent of the Bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of 2,570 m2 of road allowance adjacent to and directly south of the lands at 1381 Mitchell Street and 3639 Crouch Avenue. The resulting parcels created by the road cancellation are proposed to be consolidated with the adjacent lands at 3512 David Avenue, 1381 Mitchell Street, 3639 Crouch Avenue, and Lot 1 Section 17 Township 40 New Westminster District Plan BCP50410 Except Plan EPP76278 and Plan EPP76279, as two lots. Should you have any concerns or comments you wish to convey to Council, please submit them in writing no later than noon Monday, April 25, 2022 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.
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We understand how difficult it can be for families or friends providing ongoing care. Our respite stays can provide a crucial break for caregivers to do daily chores, go on holiday or simply have some well-earned time off. Many of our residents take regular respite breaks with us, enjoying the chance to see new faces and welcome change of scene and fresh stimulation. Convalescent care is for those that have been in hospital and a short stay can often speed up their recovery before they return home.
A copy of Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 5205, 2022 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 (604-9273434), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays.
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PoCo company puts new life into old EV batteries KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com
by using repurposed EV batteries to develop a low-carbon energy storage system thanks to a $320,000 grant the company received from the province. On April 9, the ministry of energy, mines and low carbon innovation announced the company’s project as one of 17 under a second funding call for the CleanBC Go
A Port Coquitlam company’s effort to produce affordable and renewable energy by reusing old electric vehicle batteries has received a boost. Moment Energy is currently testing such an idea
“This momentum continues to support the mandate and goal of Moment Energy’s mission: To repurpose all EV batteries for second-life use by 2030,” said Moment Energy co-founder and CEO Edward Chiang. “We are excited to transform British Columbia into a leader in second-life EV batteries, building on the
Electric Advanced Research and Commercialization program (ARC). The money is going toward the creation of a 120 kWh (kilowatts per hour) battery pack that will deploy to an off-grid diesel-dependent scuba diving resort “to gain real-world performance and environmental data,” a release said.
MLA Mike Farnworth. According to the province, B.C. currently leads North America in the transition to EVs with light-duty EV sales representing 13 per cent of all new light-duty vehicle sales in 2021. Moment energy’s project is being constructed out of the Renewable Energy Storage Laboratory at Dalhousie University in Halifax, N.S. It will then get shipped back to the Tri-Cities.
A charging station in Coquitlam for Tesla electric vehicles.
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THE ENVIRONMENT
Incentives available for switching to heat pump Public information session set for Zoom on April 28 KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com
Tri-City municipalities are teaming up to offer a provincial program’s incentive for local residents looking to reduce their environmental footprint by switching their heating system. And interested property owners could receive a rebate upward of $6,000. The CleanBC Better Homes Heat Pump program is encouraging residents to
consider installing an electric air-source heat pump in their homes, which would replace either an oil, natural gas or propane system. According to a news release from the City of Coquitlam, the following rebates would apply to those looking to participate: • $6,000 to replace, remove or decommission your home’s fossil fuel primary heating system, plus an additional $500 by participating in the Tri-Cities Group Purchase Rebate program • $500 for an electrical panel upgrade (if required) Heat pumps are said to be more efficient and climate-friendly compared to standard heating and cool-
ing systems. Coquitlam environmental sustainability manager Erin Desautels says the more homes that register and apply via the Tri-Cities group program, the higher the rebate they’ll each get in return. The money is funded through the provincial and federal governments under the Low Carbon Economy Leadership Fund and are adminstered by BC Hydro, FortisBC and BC Housing. For more information about CleanBC’s Better Homes program, you’re encouraged to visit its website. As well, the three municipalities are set to host a free public information
Municipalities in the TriCities are part of an incentive program to encourage residents to install heat pumps for their homes. TRICITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
session for residents interested in learning more about CleanBC’s rebate program. Experts are set to teach
about heat pumps, how they work and why they’re beneficial to the environment. Interested participants
are asked to pre-register in advance for the one-hour Zoom event slated for April 28 at noon.
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Dragon boaters back on the water and ready to party 33 boats and about 800 paddlers expected to attend MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
But for a few brief dips of their paddles in Burrard Inlet last summer, the Nothin’ Dragon Masters dragon boating squad was off the water for the better part of two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. So when the 20 paddlers — aged 50 and over — climbed back into their 40-foot craft in March, team president Brian Kenny says the excitement was palpable. “The feeling of being around somebody again that you haven’t seen in almost two years, it was surreal. It was cold, but it doesn’t matter.” Gliding across the placid water, the boat surging forward with every united
Dragon boat races return to the Burrard Inlet off Rocky Point Park this weekend after a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic. JOEP OLTHUIS PHOTO
pull by its paddlers was the payoff for almost two years of dryland activities like fitness and yoga sessions conducted over the Zoom online meeting platform, along with group team-building efforts like bottle and cloth-
ing drives for local charitable organizations, that had kept everyone pointed in the same direction. On April 23 at Port Moody’s Rocky Point Park, the Nothin’ Dragon Masters will put their dedication to
the test as the club hosts the first big races of the season, and the first since COVID-19 public health restrictions shut them down just weeks prior to the 2020 Inlet Spring Regatta. Kenny said the hiatus has
challenged some teams to stay afloat — 33 boats are entered for the 2022 regatta compared to 44 three years ago. Even the Nothin’ Dragons had some difficulties when both of its craft were sunk by the torrential rain and windstorms last November and only one can race again. But getting ready to host some 800 paddlers, plus their support teams and spectators, has put the pep back in everyone’s step. And Kenny believes it should be quite a party. The beer garden by Port Moody’s Yellow Dog Brewing is back, as are a half-dozen food trucks offering fare from mini-doughnuts to lobster rolls. A vendor village is set to feature everything from paddling equipment to workout gear and gift items. There will be live entertainment on stage and roaming the grounds, as well as yoga sessions with special pad-
dling-specific moves to help keep racers limber. The races themselves will be conducted in 200 metre sprints just off shore. Teams will compete in mixed or women-only divisions with the top-three finishers in each receiving carved wooden medals designed by First Nation artist Glen Rabena. Kenny said the great thing about dragon boating is its inclusivity. Paddlers come in all ages — from their youthful 20s to spry seniors — as well as sizes and abilities. They’re united by their desire to work together toward a common goal, and have a good time doing it. “We have really eclectic brew of people coming,” Kenny said. “There is no larger sporting event that happens in Port Moody.” Admission to the regatta is free. A schedule can be found at inletspringregatta. com.
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Volunteers Bring Heart to Canada’s Communities
Connect with your passion, Pride-Thorne urges CHALLEN PRIDETHORNE COQUITLAM • What city do you live in? Coquitlam • What is your full-time job? I am a retired graphic designer currently residing in Coquitlam. • What organizations do you currently volunteer with? At present, I volunteer at Place des Arts (PdA) as a gallery set-up assistant and as a member of the ceramic department tech team. My graphic design background is an asset in determining the layout of the exhibitions. Flexibility is a characteristic that all of our ceramic volunteers embody. We balance our long-term projects with
Thank You
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we thank all of the volunteers who donate their time and efforts to build a better community. Your work enriches the lives of others, helps foster growth and makes coquitlam a great place to live, learn and play. Mayor Richard Stewart Councillor Brent Asmundson | Councillor Craig Hodge | Councillor Steve Kim Councillor Trish Mandewo | Councillor Dennis Marsden Councillor Teri Towner | Councillor Chris Wilson
To learn more about volunteering with the City of Coquitlam, visit coquitlam.ca/volunteers.
Challen Pride-Thorne of Coquitlam spends her free time at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., in Maillardville). SUBMITTED PHOTO
weekly studio cleaning, organizing and maintenance tasks. • What organizations have your volunteered with in the past? When my kids were in elementary school, I volunteered with Lord Baden Powell’s Kindergarten and Grade 1 reading program. As I learned about other opportunities in the school, I joined the awesome group of parents and guardians who ran the twice annual Scholastic book fair. Through a family member’s interest in sailing, I became
involved with Rocky Point Sailing Association. I helped rebuild their website and created signage for one of their regattas. • Why do you volunteer? A benefit of being part of PdA’s exhibitions is that I get an advanced look at the artwork. Sometimes the artist is on site so I can enjoy listening to them discuss their themes and process. One of my favourite parts about supporting the ceramic department is sorting the glazed pottery. It is a joy to look at the variety of work our students produce. • What makes a good volunteer? I’d encourage people who are considering volunteering to investigate joining an organization
connected to their passion. Your enthusiasm will help motivate others on the team you are supporting. I plan to continue being an active member of the Place des Arts volunteer community. I am also considering joining one of the drop-in Park Spark volunteer activities in Coquitlam.
THANKS! The Tri-City News wishes to thank Carey LePage, coordinator of volunteer services with Community Volunteer Connections, for helping us with this special section.
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Thank you for selflessly giving your time, energy and talents to make Port Coquitlam a better place. To learn more about volunteer opportunities visit our website.
portcoquitlam.ca/volunteer National
Volunteer Week April 24-30, 2022
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In honour of National Volunteer Week, we salute the dedicated men, women, teens and kids who enrich their communities and the world through service. Thanks, volunteers, for making a difference! Sponsored by
Showing compassion & respect ROB FRANCIS PORT COQUITLAM
help those in need.
• What city do you reside in? I moved to Canada in 2017 and have been living in the Tri-Cities this entire time. I bought a place in Port Coquitlam last year and love the area. • What is your full-time job? I’m on paternity leave at the moment as my wife and I have a three month old at home. I was working as a manufacturing manager within the cannabis industry and am currently studying with the aim to become a counsellor. • What organizations do you currently volunteer with? I volunteer with Access Youth, a youth outreach organization that operates across the Tri-Cities. I work on the bus with their Project Reach Out (PRO) team providing mentorship and support to at-risk youth. • What organizations have you volunteered with in the past? I have helped with the Royal British Legion, a support organization for members of the Armed Forces, by working as a fundraiser. Like a lot of people I have friends and family who have served and know how important providing support is for people. • Why do you volunteer?
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Generally speaking, I would say I have two main motivations. First, I have always been someone who is very engaged with politics but at times I can feel helpless when reading about all the various scandals, corruption and general ineffectiveness and unfairness of the world. By volunteering, I can provide meaningful help and support to my community and see real change occurring in people’s lives. It’s rewarding to help people and reaffirming to see that the vast majority of people out there are good people who want to help each other. Second, I have the more practical reason of looking to gain greater experience and understanding of the struggles that people face as I am aiming to become a counsellor. I also want to see how I react to difficult or distressing circumstances and to see whether I have the mentality and capabilities to
• What makes a good volunteer? I think the most important aspect is to be committed to whatever you are doing. This doesn’t mean that you have to offer a lot of your time. If you can only be available for one shift every two months, that’s great; just ensure that when you are there performing the work you are committed to putting in the effort and being respectful. Most organizations that need volunteers are underfunded and stretched thin, so it’s important to be reliable. • What skills do you need? Typically volunteer work is people focused and, when dealing with people, it’s important to demonstrate compassion and respect. You can’t know what someone is going through or has experienced so you have to imagine people complexly when engaging with them. • What advice do you have for people who are looking to volunteer? Be willing to get out of your comfort zone and try something that you wouldn’t normally consider yourself doing. Most people are more capable than they think they are. There are always other opportunities if something doesn’t work out so try something new as there is no harm in trying.
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Coquitlam RCMP would like to thank all the volunteers who help us create safer, more secure communities for the citizens of Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Kwikwetlem First Nation.
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Volunteers Bring Heart to Canada’s Communities
Putting in the kilometres for cancer patients LARRY COLEMAN PORT MOODY • What city do you reside in? Port Moody • What is your full-time job? I’ve been retired for about 12 years. • What organizations do you currently volunteer with? I currently volunteer with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society, as well as with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. I have now driven more than 1,000 trips taking cancer patients from their home to their treatment centre and wait for them to complete their treatment and then return them home. I lead our society with this number and looking forward to reaching 2,000 trips. • What organizations have your volunteered with in the past? I have volunteered with Life Line Crisis Centre, Eagle Ridge Hospital, Canask, Canadian Cancer Society, Cops for Cancer and Ride2Survive. • Why do you volunteer? Because it’s the right thing
to do.At the moment, I have the time and ability to help others and it brings a meaning to life. • What makes a good volunteer? Someone who is passionate about the cause and is willing to step up and give of themselves where they can.
about National Volunteer Week, April 17–23? Please volunteer and make a difference in someone’s life including your own. Our mission statement is to serve
cancer patients in need with compassionate and personalized transportation to care with community funding. Our projection for 2022 is to make almost 27,000 drives.
In 2021 we drove almost 3,300 cancer patients trips from Tri-Cities and 464 patients. Overall for 2021, we drove 428,407 kilometres. We now have 303 volunteers
and are 100 per cent volunteer run. We have no office or staff and we all work from home. Go to volunteercancerdrivers.ca for more information and to help out.
• What skills do you need? The only skills required are to be compassionate and the ability to listen. Everything else just falls into place. • What advice do you have for people who are looking to volunteer? If you find the right organization to volunteer with it will be the best thing you will ever do. Listen to your heart. • Do you plan to volunteer more in the future, with other organizations? If so, which ones? I will continue as a director and driver with the Volunteer Cancer Drivers Society and MakeA-Wish Foundation as long as I can. • Any words of wisdom
You Put the SPARK in Park Spark We want to recognize and thank over 1,200 volunteers that join Coquitlam’s Park Spark team throughout the year. Thank you for getting involved, having fun and gaining meaningful experiences while making a difference in Coquitlam’s parks. Find out how you can get involved in these exciting volunteer initiatives by emailing parkspark@coquitlam.ca.
Dogwood Garden Club Plant Sale 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 with the Park Spark team as we celebrate Communities in Bloom 2022. For more info about this free activity, email parkspark@coquitlam.ca.
Youth Week Activities Hey YOUth! Join the Park Spark team and celebrate the Communities in Bloom 2022 theme, Year of the Garden, at fun and free events during Youth Week. Tree Spree Activity • Tuesday, May 3 from 3 – 5 p.m. at the City Centre Pop-up Park (corner of Atlantic Ave. and Baldwin St.) Planting Activities • Wednesday, May 4 from 4 – 5 p.m. at the Inspiration Garden (3099 Guildford Way) • Thursday, May 5 from 4 – 5 p.m. at Poirier by the Coquitlam Public Library (575 Poirier St.) Email parkspark@coquitlam.ca for more info and to register.
Larry Coleman of Port Moody has been retired for a dozen years and now volunteers. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
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HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
‘All That Jazz’ at Heritage Woods It’s 1924 in Chicago, and 23-year-old Roxie Hart is on the stand for murder. Velma Kelly is also accused of the same crime, in the same city. The two characters are in the musical Chicago — based on the true stories of Beulah Annan and Belva Gaertner, whose court trials became fodder for the sensational press — and students at Port Moody’s Heritage Woods Secondary are set to mount the high-school version next month. Reporter Maurine Dallas Watkins captured Hart and Kelly’s high-profile cases that made them celebrities, and she turned her articles into a play that would later
be adapted for musical audiences. It became one of the best-selling shows of all time on Broadway — thanks, in part, to the direction and dance steps by the legendary Bob Fosse. Jaime Maclean is at the direction and choreography reins for the local production. Drama teacher Shanda Walters tapped the Grade 11 student to take the chair after she proved successful with choreography for Bring It On at Heritage Woods. “Jaime has a clear, strong vision and she’s a joy to work with,” Walters said. Maclean adds she admires Bob Fosse’s style and approach to musicals, inspiring herself to take on the challenges of both directing
and choreographing. “The story is really good, too,” she said. “Everything centres on villains and fame. Everything that they do is to get their faces in front of a camera.” Emma Aizer, a Grade 12 student who portrays Roxie, said her character (played by Renée Zellweger in the 2002 film) is bubbly and wants “everybody to look at her.” And Manuela Palmieri, a native of Brazil who takes on Velma (played by Catherine Zeta-Jones in the movie), described her character as downright mean. “It’s a really great part because it feels like I’m embodying someone else. I’m not like her at all,” she said. Besides the compel-
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ling narrative, the music for Chicago is also attention grabbing. The music by John Kander, with lyrics by Fred Ebb, includes such tunes as “All That Jazz” and “Mr. Cellophane.” For the Heritage production, the cast of grade 9 to 12 students will sing to back tracks under the guidance of SEE
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The leads for Chicago: High School Edition at Heritage Woods Secondary in Port Moody are (left to right) Charlotte Beckett, Evan Newson, Manuela Palmieri, Hunter Wark-Pantoja and Emma Aizer. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRICITY NEWS
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Hayley Perkins. Charlotte Beckett, who plays Mama and is a longtime student of the Lindbjerg Academy of Performing Arts in Coquitlam, said the musical will be a highlight in her Grade 10 year. “I started musical theatre in Grade 10 because all of my friends were in it,” said Hunter Wark-Pantoja, a Grade 12 student who takes on the role of Amos Hart, Roxie’s husband. “Now, musical theatre is like family to me. It’s been a good fit.” After graduation in June, Wark-Pantoja said he plans to continue in theatre though he’ll be studying to become an electric vehicle mechanic. “For both of them, you have to rely on your team to get the job done. It’s all about trust.” “Chicago is a wonderful show and a lot of the cast gets what the show means,” said Evan Newson who plays Billy Flynn. “It’s about a city
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Jaime Maclean directed and choreographed Chicago: High School Edition for Heritage Woods Secondary. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
and how American culture is entertainment.” Maclean said the story is relatable to modern times with the rise of social media. “People can take that too seriously,” said Maclean, who, like her sister Julia, plans to pursue her post-secondary musical theatre education at Sheridan College. Why people want to bring
that much attention to themselves is just beyond me.” The show runs May 6-7 and 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Heritage Woods Secondary theatre. Tickets to see Chicago: High School Edition are $14/$12 through SchoolCash Online or by calling Heritage Wood Secondary (1300 David Ave.) at 604-451-8679.
A Coquitlam pianist is competing next month for the chance to win $8,000 and perform with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra. Hamilton Lau, who is currently studying with Corey Hamm at UBC, is up against five other contestants in the 2022 Shean Piano Competition. The event takes place on May 20 and 21 in Muttart Hall at MacEwan University, where Lau is set to perform last on both days. On May 20 at 8:30 p.m., Lau is scheduled to play “Piano Sonata No. 18 in D Major, K. 576” by Mozart; “Étude No. 6 in D Minor” by Hamelin; “Du und Du by” von Dohnányi; and “Piano Sonata in B Minor” by Liszt. And the next night, he’s set to perform “Piano Concerto No. 1 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 1” by
HAMILTON LAU
Rachmaninoff. According to a news release, Lau started playing piano at the age of four and, in 2015, earned the British Columbia Registered Music Teachers’ Association Excellence Award. The next year, he won his associate diploma from the Royal Conservatory of Music in piano performance. From 2016 to 2020, he was enrolled in the Young
Artist Collegiate Program at the Vancouver Academy of Music, where he studied piano, theory, history and composition. Lau took first prize at the Canadian Music Competition last year and in 2019, and at the Performing Arts BC Provincial Festival in 2018 — the same year, he played Edvard Grieg’s “Piano Concerto in A Minor” as a soloist at the Orpheum Theatre with the VAM Symphony Orchestra. For the Shean Piano Competition, Lau is up against Jaeden IzikDzurko of Salmon Arm, who is also a UBC student of Hamm’s; Helen Pei of Richmond; Paul Williamson of Mission; Michelle Jia Yun Xu of Vancouver; and Jessica Yuma of Edmonton. They will be adjudicated by David Hoyt, Jane Coop and Janet ScottHoyt.
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
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ARTIST OF THE WEEK: FEI DISBROW
Reverence for land, uncertainty of future Fei Disbrow plays on the word “creep” in her photographic collage series that’s up at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre. Described as prolonged stress due to the change of solid material, the term “creep” can also apply to the global shift from the COVID-19 pandemic. A Vancouver-based artist who works in photography, sculpture, paper and textiles, Disbrow uses images from her travels to Nunavut and Ucluelet to represent “awe and reverence for the land, as well as the feeling of uncertainty as we face the reality of the climate crisis and the ongoing pandemic.” Creep can be seen on the exterior of the Evergreen building (1205 Pinetree Way) until the end of August. RACHEL TOPHAM PHOTOGRAPHY
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The intent of Bylaw No. 5184, 2022 is to amend the 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. 5184, 2022 from RT-1 Infill Residential to RT-3 Multiplex Residential.
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:
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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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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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ing a template for junior hockey programs. Tali Campbell said despite the disappointment of losing out to the Chilliwack Chiefs
in a closely contested seven game series, the Express has made great strides in cementing its place in the community, and becoming
a destination where players want to play and their families want their sons to develop into upstanding young men.
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Campbell also initiated programs to take care of players’ brain health, as well as their mental and emotional well being. “It blew my mind how the players responded,” Campbell said of the team bringing in Danny Shepard as its wellness consultant. “The mental health side of things is something that’s very close to my heart.”
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the team’s success — on and off the ice, Campbell said. That includes making sure the players have the tools to move forward with their lives when their junior hockey careers are over, fans have a good time at games, sponsors feel like they’re getting good value for their investment and management covers the bills. Campbell said while there’s still some work to be done on the latter, especially coming off an entire season without ticket revenues plus the added expense of hosting one of the BCHL’s five pods of regional games last spring in an effort to give players some competition in the midst of COVID-19 public health restrictions, progress has been achieved elsewhere. Sponsorships have increased from 40 to more than 80. Attendance is up, and a few games through the
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Young players like forward Tyler Kopff will be relied upon to take leadership roles with the departure of team’s veterans. MARIO BARTEL/TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
season even approached the 2,200 capacity at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. And while gate receipts are still shy of the 1,200 average Campbell said is required for a team to be viable in the Lower Mainland, he’s encouraged by some solid numbers even for mid-
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interest. He said more such events are planned for next season, including a game where the team where its jerseys will be designed by kids, as well as the rink advertising boards. “We’ve put a good foundation in place,” Campbell said of the Express as a business entity. Strides have also been made as a hockey club. Partnerships with minor and female hockey were solidified, with players and coaches visiting practices and conducting camps.
week games, especially as the Express made its push for a playoff spot in the season’s second half. As well, he said the team’s email and social media inbox was constantly filled with messages of support, something he rarely saw when he first came aboard in October 2020. Campbell credited a program supported by Sussex Insurance that gave kids under 18 free admission, as well as promotions like the team’s seven special jersey nights with helping to boost
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Those assurances to families that their sons will be cared for off the ice as much as on it could ultimately give the Express an edge when it comes to recruiting over the league’s more storied franchises that boast facilities like larger arenas and video scoreboards, Campbell added. “What we have to offer is going to be a lot more unique than what other teams have to offer,” he said. “This is not just about getting players to be better hockey players, but also about getting them to be a better human beings.” That pitch could get a serious workout this off-season, as Campbell works to fill holes in the Express lineup left by graduating veterans like captain Ryan
Tattle, goaltender Carter Woodside and forward Christian McDougall. Still, Campbell added, the team is left with a solid core of young players ready to take the next step. They include forwards Ray Hamlin, Tyler Kopff, Jaeger Murdock and Mirko Buttazzoni, as well as defensemen Luke Vardy and Brendan Pentecost. Veteran Matthew Campbell, who’s a finalist for the BCHL’s best defensemen award, could also return if he chooses to play another season before heading to Quinnipiac University. Tali Campbell said once a couple of trades involving future considerations that were made in January are concluded after June 1, he’ll have a better idea of the Express’ depth chart and the positions that will have to be filled out through scouting players at identification camps in the summer. Everyone that comes in though will have to earn their place come training camp in September. “Nobody has a guaranteed spot on this team,” Campbell said. “We’re going to take the strongest 23 players from the main camp.”
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