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$1M to ready for extreme winter weather Coquitlam council moves money for snow plowing, salt JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com
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In what’s become almost an annual tradition, Coquitlam city council will move $1 million into its Extreme Weather Reserve to ready for the next winter storm. Last Monday (May 16), council unanimously OK’d the transfer from the City Initiatives Reserve to prepare for major snow dumps and cold atmospheric rivers. The move comes after the municipality battled five big snowstorms from Dec. 3 and Feb. 2 — the worst starting Dec. 23 with the mercury at -16 C for several nights.
City manager Peter Steblin said it was the most severe winter weather in 10 years, with residents in the higher elevations seeing up to 100 cm of snow. And because there was little snowmelt plus compact snow on the roads — most of which had been plowed and salted — city staff fielded a total 1,648 service calls. According to Steblin’s report, public works crews in Coquitlam also had to contend with the salt shortage over the winter as the two main local suppliers ran out, leaving many Lower Mainland municipalities with few options to clear the white stuff. In Coquitlam, the city mixed in sand to stretch its salt stock, a measure that wasn’t particularly good for SEE
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NEWS IN TRI-CITIES E D U C AT I O N WILDLIFE
Mandarin grads are pioneers Cougar alert near Coq. school, park
Six students started in bilingual program 12 years ago
Daycare also being cautious
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Education is becoming more personalized and nowhere is that more the case than in School District 43 where dozens of students are doing at least some of their learning in Mandarin Chinese. This year six students who started in SD43’s Mandarin Bilingual program at Walton Elementary School 12 years ago are set to graduate. Mandarin Chinese is considered an extremely difficult language to learn for English speakers. The writing system of characters is vastly different for anyone accustomed to the Latin alphabet and requires more memorization. But for Kendra Lee and Abigail Chow, who have Chinese heritage but grew up in an English-speaking home, learning Mandarin was fun, as well as challenging, and a great way to meet friends and expand their horizons. “I definitely learned a lot about my culture,” said Lee, who plans to attend the University of British Columbia (UBC) to become a speech pathologist. She has Chinese and Japanese heritage but doesn’t speak Mandarin
Kendra Lee and Abagail Chow are both headed to the University of British Columbia. DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
at home. Now that she has gained confidence and proficiency, Lee said she is comfortable speaking Mandarin in a social setting. Chow, meanwhile, also plans to attend UBC after graduation, studying sciences and playing golf on the varsity teem. She told the Tri-City News that learning to speak Mandarin enabled to her to connect with her family, who hail from Hong Kong, Yanping and Guangzhou. “I can finally speak to my grandmother, which is amazing,” said Chow.
The two were in Grade 1 when they started at Walton over a decade ago: the program now offers Mandarin Bilingual education to kindergarten students. At first, it was difficult learning the characters, which is very different from learning the Latin alphabet. Math was also a bit of a struggle. But the two teens said they loved story time with their teacher and over the years began to understand the sentence structure, how to read Mandarin and how to write some characters.
Through middle school at Scott Creek, they continued the program, with most of their courses in English and some in Mandarin. At Gleneagle, from which they are graduating in June, they continued to study the language in Mandarin 11 and 12, as well as Asian Studies and in work experience through Health and Career Education. Now the two teens are among only six students graduating from the Mandarin Bilingual program in the first cohort, according to their teacher Anne Lim.
A cougar sighting near a Coquitlam school and park has a neighbourhood on edge. A sign indicating a cougar is in the area has been posted next to Coquitlam River Park Elementary — located at 700 Clearwater Way near Riverview Park. School District 43 (SD43) officials say they are aware of the sign and have a protocol in place in case of wild animals on or near school grounds. SD43 spokesperson Ken Hoff told the Tri-City News on Tuesday (May 24) that staff are keeping a close watch should the cougar return to the area. In addition to practicing “shelter in place drills,” there has been increased supervision on school grounds near wooded areas and children are encouraged to play on the upper field “for ease of supervision, particularly when animals have been spotted nearby.” In addition, students
attending Kids Cottage Daycare, who are chaperoned to the school, are transported by shuttle if wildlife is reported in the area. According to the BC Conservation Service, signage went up in the area of Riverview Crescent and Chilco Drive last Sunday, May 15, after an email report from a Facebook account. Two days later, a cougar was reported again to the city “in the same general area.” “It is not uncommon to have wildlife such as cougars inside of city limits as an abundance of wildlife uses these green spaces, streams and power lines to travel in the city,” a spokesperson from B.C.’s ministry of environment stated in an email. However, Carter Elder noted there haven’t been any reports of aggressive cougars in the area. In addition, conservation officers continue to work closely with the city and are monitoring calls, Elder said. Although cougars aren’t common in urban areas, they can make their way into the TriCities in search of prey.
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SNOW REMOVAL
City took 1,648 complaints about snow on roads CONTINUED FROM PAGE FRONT PAGE
the environment, Coun. Brent Asmundson noted. Now, the city plans to increase its salt storage facility at the Austin Works Yard, which is currently undergoing an expansion at Mariner Way and Austin Avenue, to double the salt load from 2,200 tonnes to 4,400 tonnes; a $250,000 one-time cost
will be put before council this fall for consideration in the 2023 budget, Steblin wrote, to increase the salt storage shed from 23 m by 21 m to 23 m by 41 m, Jaime Boan, Coquitlam’s general manager of engineering and public works told the TriCity News. As well, the city will solidify its “When Declared” parking restrictions (ban-
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ning parking on one side of the street to allow for snow removal) for: • Lansdowne Drive • Parkway Boulevard • Plateau Boulevard • Pinetree Way • Topaz Court • Firestone Place Engineers are also eyeing sections of Sheffield Avenue and Streamline Hill Street on Burke Mountain for parking
restrictions when a snowfall starts. The city’s Extreme Weather Reserve has been underfunded for years. In the past six years, council has transferred the following amounts to clear snow: 2017: $870,000 2018: $360,496 2019: $1 million 2020: $800,000 2021: $165,465
2022: $1 milion And, over the 2021–22 winter, the city dipped into other infrastructure sources to fix 304 potholes in January and 245 potholes in February due to road deterioration from the extreme weather. Coun. Trish Mandewo said the Extreme Weather Reserve needs to be properly funded because, “with
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2022 Property Tax Information
Property Taxes are due July 4, 2022
Limits out for civic, school candidates DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews. com
Home Owner Grants Eligible owners must apply for the Home Owner Grant directly through the Province. Apply before the property tax due date to avoid penalty. To apply, visit gov.bc.ca/homeownergrant or call 1-888-355-2700.
Payment Options You don't have to wait in line to pay your property taxes, you can save time and pay via a number of options. Online Through your financial institution using your eight-digit folio/roll number from your tax notice At your bank Property Taxes are payable at most banks or credit unions using the 8-digit folio/ roll number from your tax notice Secure 24-hour dropbox Drop off cheques post-dated up to the due date, available 24 hours a day, at City Hall (3000 Guildford Way) inside the underground parking entrance off Burlington Drive, or adjacent to the Buchanan Square entrance, or at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier Street) main entrance facing Poirier. Please do not deposit cash. Mail a cheque Address to Revenue Services, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2. Please do not mail cash. Cheques post-dated up to the due date are accepted. In person at City Hall (3000 Guildford Way) From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Pay by cash, cheque or debit. We do not accept credit cards for property tax payments, and your debit card may have a daily limit.
Property Tax Prepayment Plan Our Prepayment Plan lets you prepay your next year taxes through monthly instalments starting in August. Ten withdrawals are made from your bank account and applied toward your next year’s property tax bill—your tax bill will show your prepaid amount and indicate if there is a balance owing. Visit coquitlam.ca/taxprepay to learn more.
Provincial Property Tax Deferment Program You may qualify to defer your property taxes on your principal residence if you meet the provincial program criteria. Visit gov.bc.ca/propertytaxdeferment or call 1-888-355-2700 for all of the details.
Questions? For more information, visit coquitlam.ca/propertytaxes or contact propertytax@coquitlam.ca or 604-927-3050.
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climate change, we need to deal with ongoing” events. “We’re doing our best to respond to the changes in the weather and be prepared,” Coun. Teri Towner added, noting crew work 24/7 in the winter. For more details about Coquitlam’s weather response and how you will be affected, visit coquitlam.ca/ winterwise.
Getting the message out to voters this summer and fall will be a top priority for would-be candidates in the Oct. 15 civic election. Now, candidates for mayor, council and school board in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra know how much they can spend — thanks to new election expense limits provided this month by Elections BC. And the spending limits aren’t chump change, especially in the bigger cities. The spending limit for each community is based on a formula that factors in the population of the municipality. However, candidates seeking election can no longer be bankrolled by unions or developers. Under a new set of rules brought in before the last elections in 2018, businesses and unions are no longer allowed to donate directly to any candidates’ campaigns, and organizations cannot legally reimburse any of their staff or members who donate. Donations from individuals, who must live in B.C. and be either
a Canadian citizen or permanent residents, are capped at $1,250. Thirdparty sponsors who endorse candidates for council also face limits, according to Election BC. In Coquitlam it’s $4,934.88 for mayor or council candidates. In Port Coquitlam that limit is $2,253.05 and in Port Moody it’s $1,428.05. Anmore/Belcarra thirdparty sponsors are capped at $809.84. Here are the spending limits:
COQUITLAM
Mayor: $98,697.65 Councillor: $50,001.92 School trustee: $49,496.00
POCO
Mayor: $45,061.03 Councillor: $22,775.10 School trustee: $22,650.90
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Mayor: $28,561.09 Councillor: $14,385.30
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Mayor: $10,797.83 Councillor: $5,398.92
BELCARRA
Mayor: $10,797.83 Councillor: $5,398.92
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MAY 26 – JUNE 1 Planning Accessibility from the Ground Up
Building a Community Without Barriers Recognized across the country from May 29 to June 4, National AccessAbility Week celebrates the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and recognizes individuals, communities and workplaces working to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion. Coquitlam is committed to building an inclusive community and continually working towards removing barriers so that everyone can participate fully.
CALENDAR Saturday, May 28 Place Maillardville Community Centre In-Person Workshop 1 – 3 p.m. Dogwood Pavilion letstalkcoquitlam.ca/pmcc
Monday, May 30 Council-in-Committee 2 p.m. Public Hearing 7 p.m. Regular Council 7 p.m. coquitlam.ca/council
Tuesday, May 31 Go by Bike Week Celebration Station 4 – 6 p.m. Blue Mountain Park on King Albert Avenue at Nelson bikehub.ca
Wednesday, June 1 Go by Bike Week Celebration Station 4 – 6 p.m. Lafarge-Lake Douglas SkyTrain Station at Pinetree bikehub.ca
COUNCIL MEETING DETAILS See page 18 PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS See pages 22,23 and 24 coquitlam.ca/calendar
New City policies, programs, design plans and other civic matters are reviewed by the City’s Universal Access-Ability Advisory Committee, with the aim of reducing all types of barriers to participation and access by those with disabilities, physical, social and attitudinal. The committee plays a key role in keeping accessibility at the forefront of the City’s services as it delivers facilities, infrastructure, neighbourhood plans and recreation programs such as: • Building road, pedestrian and transit infrastructure with all users in mind, such as sidewalk ramps and touchless pedestrian crossing buttons in high-pedestrian areas • Providing feedback on accessible design features at Parks, Recreation and Culture facilities
You are Welcome Here!
Coquitlam is a welcoming and inclusive community where we respect individual differences and recognize that people of all ages, abilities and cultures provide value to our community. As a City, we strive to continue to improve accessibility and safety in our communities and currently offer programs designed to reduce barriers such as: • Inclusive drop-in sports programs • Adapted fitness equipment in all City fitness centres • A sensory-friendly swim without music or water features • Recreation support plans that provide extra assistance to program registrants
Volunteer with Us!
We have volunteer opportunities for people of all abilities – contact a Community Services Coordinator at communityservices@coquitlam.ca to discuss how we can support your volunteer experience.
Financial Assistance for Recreation (FAR) Access
Coquitlam strives to make recreation affordable and accessible – available programs to reduce financial barriers include the City’s FAR program and affiliation with Canadian Tire Jumpstart and KidSport Tri-Cities. coquitlam.ca/financialassistancerec
• Online, illustrated ‘social stories’ that prepare children for a camp, program or the pool – suitable for children on the autism spectrum, or who experience anxiety • Skating programs in partnership with Canucks Autism Network (CAN) for children/youth with a CAN membership Visit coquitlam.ca/recaccess for details.
Accessible Drop-in Sports (All Ages)
An accessible and inclusive, individual drop-in sports time at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.) in Arena 2. Pass, shoot, score – come join us Tuesday’s from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. All ages and abilities are welcome. Sports include basketball, soccer, floor hockey and more. Pre-registration is required and available 48-hours. Click Register for Programs and in the Drop In section, click All Ages to view available dates and times, or call 604-927-4386.
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Accessibility Resources
Visit coquitlam.ca/accessibility for information about City regulations and policies that promote access for everyone: • Zoning bylaw and City facility parking requirements • The Snow Angels program that supports those who need assistance shovelling snow • Emergency preparedness information for people with disabilities • Park and trail accessibility information on the City’s online QTheMap • Accessibility checklists for hosting events in Coquitlam
Removing Barriers Online
Enhancements to the City’s digital services including public hearings and programs by video conference have improved access to participation for those with mobility challenges. The City’s website meets the globally-recognized Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0) and is built to be accurately interpreted by assistive technology for visitors with hearing or visual impairments. coquitlam.ca
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FESTIVAL
Caribbean Days land in Coquitlam after 32 years in North Vancouver City giving $20K to the society for event management JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com
The Caribbean spirit is coming to Coquitlam this summer. The two-day Caribbean Days Festival — the largest in the province — is moving Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park after 32 years in North Vancouver. Marilyn Perrin, a native of Trinidad and the president of the Trinidad and Tobago Cultural Society of BC, told the city’s council-in-committee last Monday (May 16) it had outgrown its facility site in North Vancouver to accommodate the 40,000plus visitors. As well, Town Centre Park was promoted by the society secretary, who lives in Coquitlam, she said. “We’re just really happy to be here,” Perrin told city councillors and staff. “It’s such a nice feeling to feel so welcome in the City of Coquitlam.” The fest, which runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 23 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 24, will be a celebration of
The Caribbean Days Festival takes place at Coquitlam's Town Centre Park on July 23 and 24. TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO CULTURAL SOCIETY OF BC PHOTO
Caribbean multiculturalism, with entertainment, food and dancing in each of the islands’ styles. The site, on the eastern side of Lafarge Lake, will be fenced off to allow for a beer garden and, for the first time, there will be an educational tent for guests to learn more about Caribbean traditions such as clothing and hair braiding. A 3-on-3 basketball tournament for kids ages 10 to 16 will also be held. Perrin reminded the elected officials of the no-
table Tri-City leaders with Caribbean connections such as the late Percy Perry, a Trinidadian and track and field coach from Coquitlam whose name is on the Town Centre Park stadium, and the late Port Coquitlam mayor Len Traboulay, who was born in Trinidad and Tobago. Coun. Trish Mandewo acknowledged the hard work by society members and city staff to bring the Caribbean Days fest to Coquitlam. “My heart is smiling,” she said, noting the event will
“bring the colour” to the city. “‘We hope it’s a roaring success,” Coun. Brent Asmundson added. André Isakov, Coquitlam’s manager of economic development, said the festival will be a tourism boost and generate much-needed spinoffs for local businesses in the post–pandemic world. According to a report from Lanny Englund, the city’s general manager of parks, recreation, culture and facilities, Coquitlam is providing $20,000 to the society for professional event management services plus a one-time $18,000 to market the new event for the city. As well, with the help of city staff, the society secured $77,000 in federal and provincial grants for the 2022 fest in Coquitlam. Caribbean Days is rated one of the top 15 festivals in Metro Vancouver, based on attendance. For more details, go to caribbeandays.ca. Meanwhile, another large multicultural fest will be at Town Centre Park next month. ScotFestBC: The BC Highland Games hosts its 90th annual event on the evening of June 17 (free) and all day on June 18 (ticketed). Visit scotfestbc.com.
PROVINCIAL GRANT
COVID-19 $ won't affect layoffs: library Two libraries in the Tri-Cities will get nearly $150,000 in new COVID19 relief and recovering funding from the provincial government. Last week, it announced the Coquitlam Public Library, which has two branches at City Centre and Poirier, will get $97,555. The Port Moody Public Library, which is based at the city hall, will receive $48,741. The one-time cash injections are aimed at adding to the digital collections and internet access, upgrading spaces and programming, and improving air circulation. Todd Gnissios, the executive director of the Coquitlam Public Library, told the Tri-City News the grant will be spent on: • expanding programming and services for seniors • updating the Emergency Preparedness Plan • increasing the lendable tech inventory, and updating and replacing work-from-home technology • developing new and
exciting programming to better serve the community Gnissios also said the money can’t be used for operations or labour, “and therefore will not affect any previously reported staffing announcements.” Last month, the TriCity News reported up to 15 staff would see their hours cut or be laid off to address a $177,000 shortfall. “Coquitlam Public Library gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Municipal Affairs,”Gnissios said in a statement on May 18. “We are dedicated to continuing to provide Coquitlam residents with inclusive, innovative spaces and services that promote learning and knowledge throughout Coquitlam." A total of $8 million in COVID-19 relief and recovery funding is being distributed between 71 public libraries, six library federations and three library service partners in B.C.
Economic Development Strategy Coquitlam is working to build a high quality of life for current and future generations supported by a strong local economy and local jobs with a new Economic Development Strategy. Have your say and provide feedback through our online survey until June 15 for a chance to win one of three $50 gift cards to a local restaurant. Take the survey at letstalkcoquitlam.ca/ecdev
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PoCo Farmers Market moves to Terry Fox Square Port Coquitlam is about to renovate Leigh Square DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
With Tri-City food businesses taking a beating due to inflation and B.C. farmers getting hit by unseasonably cold weather, it's time to get out and support local producers, say officials with the Port Coquitlam Farmers Market. And this year, the Port Coquitlam Farmers Market is moving to the Terry Fox Hometown Square on Kelly Avenue, south of the Port Coquitlam Community Centre. There, the PoCo market will operate from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursdays from June 2 to Sept. 29, 2022. Parking is available in the community's centre's vast 425-stall underground garage off of Mary Hill Road. "We need people to know who these businesses are and support them," said director Ava Waxman, who added farmers markets are an important contribution to food security for local people
The Port Coquitlam Farmers Market starts June 2. DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
and the region. "If we don't support local farmers, we won't have them," Waxman warned. The Port Coquitlam Farmers Market previously operated at Leigh Square,
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Market manager Ellen Fowler said the market is once again participating in the Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program, a healthy eating initiative that supports farmers markets and strengthens food security across British Columbia. Community partner organizations provide coupons to lower-income families, pregnant women and seniors participating in their food literacy programs. Coupons can be used to purchase vegetables, fruits, nuts, eggs, dairy, cut herbs, meat and fish. Each household enrolled in the program is eligible to receive a minimum of $27/week in coupons. The community partners for the Port Coquitlam Farmers Market are the City of Port Coquitlam and Westcoast Centre Families Society (Healthy Babies program). The Port Coquitlam Farmers Market will also feature a musical performance each week and there will be themed activities once a month, including seniors' week, art programs, a youth vendor fair and a fruit pie fundraiser. The market is family- and dog-friendly.
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Among the products available are: • alcohol (beer, wine, cider and liquor) • artisans/crafters • baking • dairy • food trucks, beverages • fruits/vegetables • honey • meat • plants • preserves and prepared foods Many local start-up food businesses launch at the Port Coquitlam Farmers Market, and Waxman said the market has become a way for new local businesses to get their name out to TriCity residents. Delish Gluten-free Bakery, in Port Coquitlam, which will soon open a café at Terry Fox Hometown Square, was a business that got its start at the PoCo Market, Fowler said. Other local businesses that got started at the market include Infusion Soy Sauce and PoCo Soap Co., which makes eco-friendly soap, and Squish Juicery, which sells cold-pressed juices in its Port Coquitlam location at 180B - 2099 Lougheed Hwy. in the Shaughnessy Square complex.
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It's their party, they're retiring because they want to It's My Party shop has been on St. Johns Street for 17 years MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
Port Moody is about to get a whole lot duller. Patrick and Cindy Gorman are retiring, and they are literally the life of the city’s party scene. Sometime this July, the Gormans will close the door of their It’s My Party shop on St. Johns Street for the last time and stroll into a sunset of enjoying celebrations rather than helping others put them on. The building is set to be converted into a medical centre. It’s My Party has been Port Moody’s source for balloons, streamers, boas, fright wigs and — once — a cake large enough for somebody to jump out of for 17 years. Before that the shop was located in Burquitlam for 13 years. Patrick Gorman said he can’t even calculate how many parties they’ve helped populate with loot bags and
Patrick Gorman checks out the selection in the hat gallery at his It's My Party shop on St. Johns Street. He and his wife, Cindy, are closing the shop in July to retire. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
piñatas over those 30 years. But, he added, it’s sure been fun. The irony of closing their shop just as the appetite for partying begins to come back after two years of pandemic trepidation isn’t lost on the Gormans. In fact, at the height of the public health crisis, they had
to shutter the store for three months because there were no parties, no real causes for celebrating. Instead, they fulfilled orders to populate lawns with pink flamingos and other comical garden knickknacks because that was a safe, socially distanced way to mark milestones.
Since then the business has steadily returned. Although, Patrick said, the pandemic has left a lasting mark on the party scene. Gatherings are often smaller, more intimate, as people continue to be cautious about large gatherings. And they’re not holding out to celebrate big occasions
like decade birthdays or precious metal anniversaries; rather, they’re just as excited to bring together friends and family for a 42nd birthday or 17th anniversary. “There’s a greater appreciation for celebrating,” Patrick said. There’s also more consideration for putting time
and energy into planning for unique party experiences. Almost every party now seems to have a theme, Cindy said, which puts the pressure on them to have items on the shop’s shelves and racks to bring those concepts to life. That’s why there’s a pair of plastic faux cacti hanging out in the foyer to add that frontier touch to a western party, or glittering disco balls to bring the 70s back to life. The Gormans said they suspect social media has had an influence on how people party. Events with themed costumes and decorations generate memorable moments for Instagram and customers often come into the shop looking for the items to create centrepieces they’ve seen on Pinterest. But one thing that’s been a constant through the years has been the smiles on everyone’s face when they enter the store. “They come in here happy,” Patrick said. “They’re excited about what they’re doing.” And will there be a big party for the Gorman’s retirement? “We’ll see,” said Cindy, smiling.
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the office and taken to stores and carrier pickup points. Later, when I worked for a daily in Vancouver, I would often watch with satisfaction as a customer at a corner store would buy a copy of the paper I had helped create the night before. For the last several years, though – particularly during the worst of the pandemic – for one reason or another I would seldom see that important transaction as the final product reached the reader. Of course it is a daily part of the job for community news organizations to keep continual tabs on online readership and shares and clicks, but it is by nature one step removed from real flesh-and-blood readers. So the wham of the newspaper box door last week was a gratifying reminder that the desire, the need, persists for
the kind of storytelling that community media strives to create. Not just in the print editions, of course, but also in the online face of local news organizations. Regardless of how it has made its way to readers, local news hasn’t had an easy couple of decades. As noted by the Local News Project, 466 local news operations closed in 332 communities across Canada between 2008 and this year. The launch of 192 local news outlets during that span helped offset that, but the loss is still deep. Yet local news remains as important as ever – perhaps more important than ever. Community news organizations offer a crucial defence against the online tide of disinformation, hate and extremist lunacy that has only too easily oozed in to fill the void left by changing business models, tighter news-
room budgets and scarcer resources. I don’t pretend to be able to know exactly what will happen to community news organizations in this country in the next decade or two, but I am optimistic. For one thing, outsize tech companies that have sucked in billions in revenue at the expense of smaller organizations that gather and publish news, are beginning to be made to pay more of their fair share. For another, the desire is strong for even-handed, compelling coverage of the issues affecting our lives. That is something that will not change – and it’s something I am reminded of every time that newspaper box clangs open and shut. Mark Falkenberg is editor of the Tri-City News, New Westminster Record and Burnaby Now.
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City of Coquitlam NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION The City has received an application for an amendment to the Citywide Official Community Plan (CWOCP) for the property located at 1200 Cartier Avenue. The applicant proposes an amendment the land use designation in the Maillardville Neighbourhood Plan (part of the CWOCP) for a portion of the subject property from Civic and Major Institutional to Medium Density Apartment Residential. If approved, this application would create (1) medium density apartment lot for the future development of a three-storey senior’s independent living below/nonmarket rental development. You are invited to provide input to Council with respect to the above-noted application. The City of Coquitlam will be receiving the input requested herein up to June 8, 2022. Written correspondence can be provided in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca with “Section 475 – PROJ 22-048” in the subject line; • Regular mail: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person: Attn: City Clerk’s Office – please place in one of two City Hall drop boxes (3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam), located at the underground parking entrance or by the main entrance facing Burlington Drive; • Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015. Additional information about this application can be accessed by contacting Natasha Lock, Planning and Development Department, at nlock@coquitlam.ca. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation, including names and addresses, will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall (at the Planning and Development counter) and potentially on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas.
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The report highlights the City’s accomplishments, activities and financial results for the year ending December 31, 2021. It also outlines our Business Plan Priorities for 2022. The 2021 Annual Report will be considered by Council at their Council-in-Committee meeting to be held June 13, 2022 at 2 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC. As of Friday, May 27, 2022, the 2021 Annual Report can be viewed online at coquitlam.ca/annualreport. Residents wishing to obtain a print copy may contact the Finance Department at 604-927-3030.
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Parking registration is recreation over-regulation The Editor: Re: BC Hydro wants to stop crazy Buntzen Lake traffic problems with pre-visit parking registration (tricitynews.com, May 4, 2022) Those wanting to drive to Buntzen Lake apparently will need to register for a parking pass at least a day in advance, starting in June. The first question to ask: Why is a registration pass being introduced at Buntzen Lake at all now, whether one-day or half-day? This has been a very popular recreation area for fair weather visitors dating back at least to the 1980s,
when I first lived in the Lower Mainland as a UBC student. I recall the iconic Buntzen parking area being full regularly during the summers already back then. It is hard to avoid thinking that perhaps BC Hydro is conveniently jumping on what during the past two COVID-19 years has become the bandwagon to (over)regulate B.C. parks. Why is spontaneity suddenly being killed across the accessible B.C. outdoors? We should be able to wake up in the morning and decide if we want to drive to Buntzen Lake, or any other
B.C. park that has been victimized by advance parking registration policies. The reason provided in this case — that Anmore residents around Buntzen Lake are complaining about traffic volume — just doesn’t cut it. Such is the reality and consequence of living in a gorgeous and popular area. I am an avid hiker/trail runner and kayaker, who moved to Port Moody from West Vancouver in 2017. I love nothing more than waking up early on a weekend summer morning, and deciding where I will go hike,
trail run or kayak for the day with my now 15-yearold super-fit son, based on weather, mood and energy level. Diaz Vistas or Eagle Mountain often were our last-minute choices, involving the Buntzen Lake parking area, where we’d arrive before 9 a.m. and always get a spot for the day. This spontaneity contributed a large fraction of the overall positive outdoor experience. This is very regrettable, and absolutely unnecessary. Walter Cicha Port Moody
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tising messages on what seems like every surface, that trust in advertising is vital.
through a few clicks of a mouse. Enough ads on less trustworthy sites can be bought cheaply enough to have a similar result to But there’s got to be more to it than just results. After all, local merchants can reach what we can do. The difference – the thing that a Google ad or a social media post can’t do – is in building up your community.
But really, you have paid for this article – through your attention. More specifically, through the attention you’re paying not to these words, but to the advertising you’re seeing around them, on this page or on our website.
The advertisers you see in these pages or on our website are building community by supporting the mission of local news.
Our advertisers – the people who pay the salaries of everyone who works here – pay us for your attention, to highlight their products and services, to build their brands, to bring you into the store for their sale this week or to encourage you to call them or visit their website, to attend their concert or event.
Their support makes it possible for us to cover what’s going on at city hall, in your kids’ school, with your local sports team, in the courts and on your street. They make it possible for us to build up our community by supporting hundreds of local organizations and events with hundreds of thousands of dollars of in-kind advertising support and publicity.
The advertisers you see in these pages or on our website are building community by supporting the mission of local news. Their support makes it possible for us to cover what’s going on at city hall, in your kids’ school, with your local sports team, in the courts and on your street. They make it possible for us to build up our community by supporting hundreds of local organizations and events with hundreds of thousands of dollars of in-kind advertising support and publicity each year. Which means the best way you can support us is by supporting them. This isn’t just helping us – it’s helping yourself. Your support creates a virtuous circle: the more you support those local businesses you see in our pages and on our site, the better they do, and the more they’ll be able to do for you – more products, better hours, and improved service – and for your community, with even more support for local teams, events and charitable causes.
They do this because advertising in local newspapers and local news websites continues to be a powerful and cost-effective marketing platform – and that’s because of your trust in us. According to research conducted by our national association, News Media Canada, Canadians trust ads they see in newspapers and on their affiliated websites more than the ads in any other medium, from social media to other interThanks for your attention to these words, net websites to radio and TV. In a world local customers with greater precision than and for your support of the local businessdrowning in increasingly dubious adveres who make them possible. anyone thought possible a few years ago
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“When you buy from a small business, you’re not helping a CEO buy a third holiday home. You’re helping a little girl get dance lessons, a little boy his team jersey, moms and dads put food on the table.”
But that traffic just simply isn’t enough to make money from that audience at an individual site level – and Facebook, by stacking thousands of those communities together, can.
Or this one: “Amazon doesn’t sponsor your kid’s ball team!”
Facebook is an incredibly powerful force for building community, especially right now during the COVID crisis.
But in the same way that Amazon doesn’t sponsor your “When you buy from a small business, kid’s ball team, Faceyou’re not helping a CEO buy a third book doesn’t employ holiday home. You’re helping a little local journalists girl get dance lessons, a little boy his and the dozens of team jersey, moms and dads related support put food on the table.” staff that your local media outlet does. It doesn’t sponsor But there’s a certain sense of irony when community non-profit groups and events you consider where you’re reading those with hundreds of thousands of dollars in messages – on Facebook. You know, that free advertising every year. little local company out of Menlo Park, It’s going to take a conscious effort California, that brought in $117 billion in for local readers and local advertisers to revenue and $39 billion in profit last year. include their local media outlets in their Meanwhile, local media outlets – local marketing plans if they want them to still businesses who have been working, living be here to perform those essential commuin and supporting the communities they nity services. serve for decades or even centuries – find In short, please shop local – with local themselves still out in the cold when it media. It’ll do you and your community comes to local advertising. good. Local media outlets have long had a conflicted relationship with Facebook. The COVID-19 crisis from which we are still emerging has reinforced our awareness of the need to support our local communities, in a world that has become increasingly global and digital.
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Ma and George moved back to Lillooet in 1958, where George died in 1961. Ma rededicated herself to the News, bashing out editorials and columns that were picked up across Canada.
willing. Guarantees a chuckle every week and a belly laugh once a month, or your money back. Subscriptions: $5 in Canada. Furriners: $6. This week’s circulation 1,769, and every bloody one of them paid for.”
Her eclectic and utterly fearless writing style, punctuated with her signature ending “and that’s fer damshur,” made her famous despite the relatively remote environs of Lillooet. A 1966 profile in Maclean’s magazine, titled “The Salty Scourge of Lillooet,” begins thus: “She is like her paper – as gentle as a shotgun and timid as a muleskinner.”
The Murrays moved to Fort St. John in the 1940s and founded another newspaper, Who is this “Ma” Murray, and why are the the Alaska Highway News, with another BC and Yukon Community NewsMedia As- memorable motto still found on the namesociation’s annual awards named for her? plate to this day: “The only newspaper in the world that gives a tinker’s damn about In a newspapering world dominated by the North Peace.” men, she pioneered a host of community newspapers, argued with premiers and The Murrays also founded papers in prime ministers and took no guff from Squamish – the Howe Sound News, which anyone on her way to becoming a legend. folded during the Second World War – and the Fort Nelson News, which continues to Margaret Lally was born in Kansas in this day. 1888, the seventh of nine children leaving school at the age of 13 to enter the The Murrays merged politics and journalworking world. She moved to Vancouver ism over the decades, with George serving with her sister Bess in 1912 with the aim as Liberal MLA for Lillooet while Ma edited of moving on to Calgary and marrying a the paper. She later sought office herself as cowboy. Instead, she met her true love, a a Social Credit candidate in the Peace River young journalist named George Murray at area (placing third) while her husband bethe Greater Vancouver Chinook, and her came a federal Liberal MP for the Cariboo true calling – the newspaper business. in 1949 – she stayed behind in B.C. to run the papers while George went to Ottawa – The Murrays settled in Lillooet in the she found the conversation “too damned 1930s, where George won elected office dull.” to the B.C. Legislative Assembly, and the couple founded the Bridge-River Lillooet But she still found herself at the forefront News in 1934. of politics in B.C., backing the provincial Liberals and showing up to heckle PreMa’s unique style came shining through in its masthead: “Printed in the sagebrush mier W.A.C. Bennett at one of his public meetings. country of Lillooet every Thursday, God
She made a memorable guest appearance on the CBC-TV show Front Page Challenge, followed by her own half-hour, twice monthly TV program. She also kept up a lively correspondence with Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau and was named to the Order of Canada in 1971, and playwright Eric Nichol wrote a play about her, Ma! A Celebration of Margaret Murray, which debuted in 1981 at Western Canada Theatre in Kamloops. Even after selling the Lillooet News to Jeff den Biesen in the 1970s, Ma continued writing for the paper with her trademark salty wit right up to her death in 1982 at the age of 94. The BCYCNA named its annual awards of excellence in her honour in 2001, and her name lives on in the Margaret “Ma” Murray Community School, opened in Fort St. John in 2018.
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Professionals across Canada from the media and publishing industries are recruited as judges, from award-winning reporters and editors from other provinces to agency heads, designers and other experts – nobody connected to any BCYCNA members is allowed to judge, and not even the board of directors of the association knows who the winners are until they’re announced from the stage. This year, the TriCity News took home silver for General Excellence at the awards gala. In addition, Tri-City News photographer Mario Bartel took home bronze in the Sports Photo category. The General Excellence category is considered the pinnacle of the awards – the equivalent of “Best Picture” at the Oscars. Participating newspapers have to submit a complete print copy of the newspaper from each of two different months in the year, which is judged on every aspect, from front page to community news to opinions and editorials, features, sports, advertising design and content, photography, layout and ap-
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pearance, print quality and classifieds. The months for judging are selected at random at the end of the year. “The point is that newspapers never know what issue they might be judged on for this category – there’s no “sweeps week” where you can save everything up for an award nomination,” said BCYCNA 2021-22 president Lisa Farquharson. “You have to be at your very best every single week, in every way.”
General Excellence awards are divided by circulation category, so similar-sized newspapers with similar populations and staffing levels compete against each other. The other pinnacle of the evening is the Edgar Dunning Award for Dedication and Service to the Community NewsMedia Industry. This year’s award went to Penny Sakamoto of Black Press, who served the community news-media industry for 30 years in a variety of leadership positions, including as publisher of newspapers in Squamish, Revelstoke, Salt Spring Island, Victoria, Oak Bay, Saanich and Sidney, and as a two-time president of the BCYCNA.
The BCYCNA receives more than 1,000 nominations from members for general excellence for the previous year by early January, with the submissions evaluated by an army of professional judges and the top three finalists in each category announced in March.
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The chief of the Kwikwetlem First Nation (kʷikʷəƛ̓əm) will speak at the Vancouver Golf Club next month as part of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s Lunch with Leaders series. Chief Ed Hall (sχəpχeyləm, si:y̓em̓) will talk to the business crowd on June 2 about the history of his people and their unceded, ancestral land in what’s known today as Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. He’ll also address reconciliation with the business community and the future of the Kwikwetlem Business Park, which now has a servicing agreement with the City of PoCo. Hall’s talk will coincide with National Indigenous Peoples History Month. A KFN councillor for 10 years, Hall was elected to the top job in 2019; his term ends on March 31, 2023.
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He is active with the British Columbia Assembly of First Nations and the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs. Tickets for the noon lunch are $60 for Chamber members and $80 for non-members. The Vancouver Golf Club is located at 771 Austin Ave., Coquitlam. To register, visit tricitieschamber.com.
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COUNCIL MEETINGS
Coquitlam City Hall – 3000 Guildford Way
Monday, May 30, 2022 TIMES 12:00 p.m.
Closed Council*
2:00 p.m.
Council-In-Committee
7:00 p.m.
Public Hearing/ Regular Council**
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**A Regular Council Meeting will convene immediately following adjournment of the Public Hearing.
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Poles fundraise at PoCo fest to help Ukrainians The 15th annual BC Polish Festival is Sunday at Leigh Sq. JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com
The Polish community returns to Port Coquitlam this month for its first festival since 2019. And it will bring a wealth of support for its neighbours in war-torn Ukraine by raising money for humanitarian efforts and celebrating that country’s arts and culture. Organized by the Polonez Tri-City Polish Association, the 15th annual BC Polish Festival takes place on Sunday, May 29 at Leigh Square, next to city hall, and runs from 1 to 9 p.m., ending with an outdoor dance party for the family.
The annual BC Polish Festival, hosted by the Polonez Tri-City Polish Association, will include entertainment, food and an art auction to raise money for Ukraine. POLONEZ
Hana Kostka, the association’s vice president, told the Tri-City News the group wanted to put the spotlight on Ukraine because “we feel for them.”
“Many Polish people are hosting refugees in their home, so this is a good opportunity to do something and help them with whatever they need.”
The fundraiser will come through the Polish Artists for Ukraine art auction in the Gathering Place at Leigh Square, which includes more than 40 works for sale
from such well-known artists as Agata Teodorowicz, a native of Zakopane and Coquitlam resident who is a longtime teacher at PoMoArts in Port Moody, and Dominik Modlinski, a B.C. landscape painter who was born in Warsaw. There will be plenty of Polish fare, too: pierogies, BBQ sausages, Hunter’s stew, potato pancakes, ham hocks and cakes, to name a few dishes. A fenced off beer garden will serve Polish beverages. A craft marketplace will be set up for shoppers to purchase handmade and artisanal wares and enter into a raffle. As well, there will be entertainment on the bandshell stage including the Dovbush Ukrainian Dancers, the Parno Drom gypsy music band, the
Polonez folk dance ensemble and the White Eagle Band from Victoria. Hey Ziuta and Slovak Sound will cap off the event with a dance party from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Kostka said the fest typically attracts about 2,000 revellers from around Metro Vancouver who want to reconnect with their Polish heritage. And, luckily, “in 14 years, we’ve never had any rain. We want to welcome people and make sure they have a good time.” There is no cost for admission. Volunteers are needed for set up at 8:30 a.m. on May 29, and craft vendors can apply for a table via poloneztri-city.org. The festival is sponsored by the City of Port Coquitlam and the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland.
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The weather is warmer, patios and parks are bustling, in-person events have returned, and summer is near. But there are still challenges facing our business community here in the Tri-Cities, and war continues to rage in Ukraine. I visited the Kyiv Chamber of Leslie Courchesne Commerce and Industry’s CEO website, wondering if it would still be online. It is. I can only imagine how that chamber, and others across Ukraine, are rising to the challenge of doing all they can to support their members and communities from wherever they are now. Our hearts go out to Ukrainians. Our chamber published a statement on the crisis in Ukraine, providing more information on where our members can find ways to help, including the Ukrainian Canadian Congress website at ucc.ca. It is during times like these that we do not take for granted our ability to safely gather together, to celebrate business excellence, break bread and network, or launch and grow our businesses. On April 30, we held our 2021/2022 Business Excellence Awards Gala, presented by Douglas College. Some of our region’s most exceptional leaders shared the spotlight as we celebrated the accomplishments of the Tri-Cities business community’s finest at the 450-person sold-out event. Congratulations to all nominees, finalists, and recipients. Thank you to all sponsors, attendees, and to our two esteemed panels of award judges, who did not have an easy task with so many excellent nominations received! We held our Economic Summit on Wednesday, May 11, presented by Rise CPA. Thank you to keynote speakers Vaughn Palmer, award-winning journalist and Vancouver Sun columnist, and
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Brendon Ogmundson, Chief Economist, BC Real Estate Association, as well as panelists Dr. Kathy Denton, Douglas College, Adel Gamar, GLG Ltd., Jerry Gratton, Trailblaze Partners, and Kari LaMotte, Envol Strategies. From the captivating keynotes to the engaging panel discussion, the 100 attendees had the opportunity to learn from influential thought-leaders on the B.C. political landscape, economic recovery, the future of work, the housing market, and more. June is National Indigenous Peoples History Month. On Thursday, June 2, the Chamber will host our first Lunch with Leaders, as we welcome sχəpχeyləm si:ýém, Ed Hall, Chief of kʷikʷəƛ̓ əm Kwikwetlem First Nation, at the Vancouver Golf Club. Chief Hall will speak on the history of his people and this land, reconciliation, and the upcoming KFN business park. Join us for a Multi-Chamber Networking Event at the Fraser Valley Bandits home opener, on Saturday, June 4, at the Langley Events Centre. And our annual Golf Classic returns to Westwood Plateau on Thursday, June 30. If you don’t have your tickets yet, don’t delay — a limited number of spots are available for this highly anticipated event. On the horizon, we also have exciting initiatives with the Tri-Local Collective, including Savour the Summer beginning on May 29 — which highlights a different cuisine at local eateries every week from June until September — and the launch of our Tri-Local beer. Stay tuned as more information will become available on TriLocal.ca. Thank you to all of our members for your support to enable us to serve you. We continue to work hard on providing excellent benefits, events, and programs, and advocating for you to all levels of government on issues that help strengthen business. If you haven’t yet joined us, please do. Become a member at TriCitiesChamber.com.
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FRIDAY, MAY 27 BOOK SALE
The Naadaleela Ensemble performs at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre on Sunday, May 29.
The Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise hosts its first-ever used book sale: May 27 from 1 to 7 p.m., May 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and May 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Westwood Mall (3000 Lougheed Hwy., Coquitlam). Books are $3 each on Friday, $2 each on Saturday and, on Sunday, you can fill your shopping bag for $10; books will be replenished throughout the weekend. The mall, Meridian RV and Sandpiper Signs are sponsors. Volunteers are needed (email creatingculture@ outlook.com).
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SATURDAY, MAY 28 BIG MACHINES The City of Port Coquitlam will open its public works yard (1737 Broadway St., Port Coquitlam) to show off its tools and machinery used for engineering projects, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event falls after Public Works Week, May 15–21, that had the theme “Ready & Resilient.”
Tree Spree Nature Walk
Join the Park Spark team on Saturday, May 28 from 1 – 2∶30 p.m. at Hoy Creek and learn about the trees, flora and fauna you can find in Coquitlam’s parks. We’re teaming up with an experienced nature educator to lead this walk—who also happens to be one of our dedicated Park Spark volunteers! This activity will take place rain or shine.
MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/publicworks
CHA CHA CHA The rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) will be open for the weekly Hot Salsa Dance Zone dance party, starting at 8 p.m. No experience is needed and singles are welcome. The party is hosted by Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler. MORE: hotsalsadancezone.com
TEEN NIGHT Teens (ages 13 to 17) can explore the arts and enjoy a games night with their peers at Art After Dark, an online event hosted by Place des Arts’ Youth Arts Council. The gathering is from 7 to 9 p.m. via Discord. Prizes will be available. REGISTER: placedesarts.ca
SUNDAY, MAY 29
For more info about this free activity and to register, please email parkspark@coquitlam.ca.
Trees for Small Spaces Small space? No problem! Visit the City Centre Pop-up Park at the corner of Atlantic Ave. and Baldwin St. next to Coquitlam Centre to view samples of trees that thrive in planters and small spaces. For more info about container-friendly trees, visit coquitlam.ca/treespree. Email parkspark@coquitlam.ca to learn how to get involved in the Coquitlam Tree Spree program.
Coquitlam’s Park Spark team and an Urban Forestry Arborist are teaming up to offer a workshop highlighting principals, practices and techniques to consider when pruning your trees. The workshop is taking place on Thursday, June 9 from 9∶30 – 10∶30 a.m. at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.). For more info about this exciting workshop, email parkspark@coquitlam.ca.
HIKE FOR HOSPICE Honour a loved one and help to raise funds for Crossroads Hospice Society. The annual Hike for Hospice is a 5 km walk/run that starts at 10 a.m. at Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). There will be participant photos, live entertainment, kids’ activities, a BBQ by donation, refreshments, ice cream and a water station. REGISTER: crossroadshospice.org
SILK ROAD MUSIC The Naadaleela Ensemble entertain with their world beats sound at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) at 7:30 p.m. MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca
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The City is continuing to facilitate electronic participation for all Meetings. Those wishing to listen and/or participate at the remotely Public Hearing can visit www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing or call 604-927-3010 for details and instructions. If you do not wish to provide input, but would like to view the proceedings, watch online: www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts
City of Coquitlam
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the City of Coquitlam will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on: Date:
Monday, May 30, 2022
Time:
7:00 p.m.
Location:
City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2
Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.
Address: 1132 Charland Avenue
Item 2
Address: 323 North Road
The intent of Bylaw No. 5195, 2022 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5195, 2022 from RT-1 Infill Residential to RT-3 Multiplex Residential.
The intent of Bylaw No. 5196, 2022 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5196, 2022 from CS-1 Service Commercial to C-7 High Density Commercial.
If approved, the application would facilitate the construction of a detached six-unit multiplex development.
If approved, the application would facilitate the construction of a six-storey commercial building with commercial retail units on the first and second levels and office above.
Addresses: 2/10/12/14 King Edward Street and 1200/1316 United Boulevard (Fraser Mills) 80
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The intent of Bylaw No. 4920, 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. 4920, 2022 from M-2 Industrial Business to CD-1 Comprehensive Development Zone – 1. This bylaw also includes a text amendment to update the existing CD-1 zone to reflect the updates to the Fraser Mills development as follows: •
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Notice of Public Hearing continued from previous page
Item 3, continued •
A revised approach to density, which allows for some flexibility between lots and the option to provide additional employment generating floor area;
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Removal of the overly prescriptive lot coverage table;
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A revised setback diagram to reflect the new lot plan;
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A requirement that at least 10% of residential units have three bedrooms; and
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A change to regulating height only by storeys, rather than a combination of storeys, metres, and cross-references to a separate map schedule.
If approved, the application would facilitate the proposed mixed- use development with approximately 5, 500 residential units and a range of civic, commercial, and industrial uses on the former Fraser Mills site.
Item 4
Text Amendment: Southwest Housing Review – Proposed Burquitlam-Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan Pockets
The intent of Bylaw No. 5162, 2022 is to amend Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 in order to update the existing Burquitlam-Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan and the Southwest Coquitlam Area Plan to incorporate the Guilby- Grayson, Miller-Grant and Whiting-Appian neighbourhood pocket land use concepts, including: •
Updates to schedules reflecting changes to land use designations, streets, greenways and cycle routes and districts;
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A new Whiting-Appian district policies section;
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A new Schedule “H” to identify the locations where Whiting-Appian district policies apply as well as anticipated road closures; and
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Updates to the population and unit projections in the Burquitlam-Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan based on the proposed land use changes.
The intent of Bylaw No. 5163, 2022 is to amend the City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 in order to fully implement the Burquitlam-Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan neighbourhood pocket land use concepts, including: •
Amendment to Schedule “O” to include all areas in the Miller-Grant pocket proposed to be designated Medium Density Apartment Residential and Townhousing in the ‘Shoulder’ area in order to ensure that zoning regulations are applied consistently; and
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Amendment of Schedule “R” to exclude areas in the Miller-Grant pocket that will no longer be designated as Neighbourhood Attached Residential.
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If approved, the application would incorporate new land uses into the Burquitlam-Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan and the Southwest Coquitlam Area Plan, which will expand the potential range of housing options within Southwest Coquitlam in future development projects.
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Date: Time: Location:
Monday, May 30, 2022 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2
The City is continuing to facilitate electronic participation for all Meetings. Those wishing to listen and/ or participate at the remotely Public Hearing can visit www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing or call 604927-3010 for details and instructions. If you do not wish to provide input, but would like to view the proceedings, watch online: www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts
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Item 5
Text Amendment: Enclosed Balconies
The intent of Bylaw No. 5158, 2022 is to amend Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 in order to permit enclosed balconies by establishing the Development Permit Area guidelines to: •
Provide direction on the overall design and location of enclosed balconies to minimize perceived impacts to bulk, massing, and future habitable conversion; and
•
Address the impact of enclosed balconies on building energy modelling to ensure that they are in compliance with the B.C. Building Code’s energy efficiency requirements to net- zero energy ready buildings by 2032.
The intent of Bylaw No. 5159, 2022 is to amend the City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 in order to provide clear regulations around the location and construction of enclosed balconies throughout the City as follows: •
Create a new definition for enclosed balconies;
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Amend the existing definition of Gross Floor Area to expressly exclude enclosed balconies from density calculations;
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Add enclosed balconies to Subsection 512 (2), granting enclosed enclosures the same siting exceptions as ‘open’ balconies; and
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Create a new General Regulations category – Section 529 Enclosed Balconies.
If approved, the application would facilitate the design and construction of enclosed balconies.
How do I find out more information? For copies of supporting staff reports and the bylaws, please visit www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing. For additional information and any relevant background documentation, contact the Planning and Development Department by email at planninganddevelopment@coquitlam.ca or by phone at 604-927-3430. You may also visit the Planning and Development Department in person at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Please note: while City Hall is open to the public, and physical distancing measures are in place, the City continues to strongly encourage the use of remote means to obtain more information on these applications. How do I provide input? Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • • •
Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015; or In person: Attn: City Clerk’s Office – please place in one of two City Hall (3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam) drop boxes, located at the underground parking entrance or by the main entrance facing Burlington Drive.
To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing. Please note that the drop boxes will be emptied shortly after 12:00 p.m. and not checked again prior to the hearing. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation, including names and addresses, will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. Instructions for how to participate remotely or in person are available at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing. If you want to provide a verbal submission, please register as far in advance of the meeting as possible. Registration for remote participants can be found at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing. If you wish to participate via telephone, please call 604-927-3010 to register. Please note, you may also register to attend the meeting remotely without signing up to speak to an item. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a speakers list for each item. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Jay Gilbert Director Intergovernmental Relations and Legislative Services
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CAREGIVERS
Role of caregivers can’t be underestimated May is Family Caregiver Awareness Month MARGARET COATES newsroom@tricitynews.com
I bet that you or someone you know is offering care to a friend or a family member. According to the Family Caregivers of British Columbia (FCBC), 26.5 per cent of our population is made up of caregivers. Most caregivers are providing their service free, and this contributes billions of dollars to our economy annually. It seems that most of us at some point will take on the role of caregiver when a loved one or a friend needs support.
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Women are the most likely to provide support, often having to leave the work force or change their lives considerably to provide care. It has been estimated the economic value of unpaid caregivers who look after seniors can further save Canada’s healthcare system up to $31 billion annually. During COVID-19, much more caregiving fell on already beleaguered seniors as programs and services were curtailed because of provincial health orders. At the same time, supports for caregivers such as respite or day programs and supports from family SEE
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FRAUD
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The BC RCMP federal policing prevention and engagement team says seniors are increasingly being targeted by sophisticated and evolving frauds and scams. “Based on recent reports from the Canadian AntiFraud Centre and a rise in financial crime complaints to police, it’s evident that criminals continue targeting B.C. seniors through several forms of scams,” RCMP wrote in a May 17 statement. In 2021, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported it received 106,875 reports of fraud and is on pace for a similar figure in 2020 (29,294 to April 30). However, while in 2021 $380 million was lost
contact seniors, claiming their family member or grandchild was involved in an incident, or criminally charged with an offence, and that a fee or fine would be required for the release of the family member.
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with the centre’s assistance. The RCMP team has identified four types of scams that are presented to seniors in various forms.
EMERGENCY SCAM In this scam, suspects
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have won a lottery or sweepstake, even though they had not entered to win, or purchased a ticket at any point. The victim is then told to make a required upfront prize collection, or tax payment in order for the winnings to be released. According to the the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, doing the following can prevent scams: • Don’t be afraid to say no or hang up on a caller. • Verify organizations you believe to be dealing with • Don’t provide personal information over the phone • Be wary of upfront fees • Protect your computer by updating passwords and being cautious of email solicitations and pop-up links.
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Tri-City dancers launch summer camp on Sunshine Coast Scholarships up for grabs for Camp Cue JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com
If you’ve got a teen who loves to belt out Broadway hits and act out scenes, two Tri-City dancers may have an experience of a lifetime for them. This summer, Nicol Spinola and Nicole Stevens — well-known choreographers and teachers at the Lindbjerg Academy of the Performing Arts and the Tri-City Dance Centre in Coquitlam – will launch their Overnight Musical Theatre Camp for Teens. Called Camp Cue, the
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six-night get-away — from July 17 to 23 — takes place at TELUS Wilderness Point on the Sunshine Coast, north of Sechelt. Spinola and Stevens will lead the instruction while guest performers will also
teach including Robert Markus, an actor and singer from Ontario who played the lead role in Dear Evan Hansen for the Mirvish production. Young campers will build a range of musical theatre
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skills like improv and acting through song. They will also learn about the industry and what it takes to be in the spotlight. Still, there will also be time for campers to relax and take in the natural setting, as well as participate in hikes, swimming, yoga and campfire gatherings. “There are hundreds of kids right across B.C. who share my lifelong passion for musical theatre,” Stevens said in a news release. “Like me, they will have been training in studios week in and week out but have never had the opportunity to hone their skills at a dedicated musical theatre overnight camp like Camp Cue.” “Camp Cue will give them the space to learn from some
of our industry’s leading figures and allow them to express themselves to the full, all whilst experiencing the beauty B.C. has to offer at TELUS Wilderness Point.” Spinola said the founders’ aim at the camp is to create a special home for young musical theatre fans that is safe and inclusive. As a professional choreographer, Spinola’s credits include productions of Mary Poppins and Cinderella (Theatre Under the Stars), both winning Ovation Awards for Outstanding Choreography; Mamma Mia (Chemainus Theatre Festival); 13 the Musical (Bring on Tomorrow Co); Enron (United Players); Annie, Legally Blonde and Shrek (Align Entertainment);
9 to 5 (Capilano University); and Rock of Ages (Renegade Productions) She is also the co-managing artistic director and resident choreographer for Raincity Theatre Company. As for Stevens, she studied with the Canadian College of Performing Arts and completed the Broadway Teacher’s Workshop. She’s been a musical theatre teacher for more than 20 years and has performed on stage in several shows including Theatre Under the Stars’ Grease! and Legally Blonde, Fighting Chance Productions’ Little Shop of Horrors and Nunsense, APPLAUSE’s The Unsinkable Molly Brown and RCMT’s West Side Story. Visit campcue.com.
GIANT USED BOOK SALE The Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise is having 3 DAY USED BOOK SALE from May 27 thru May 29-Westwood Mall, Coquitlam(inside next to Superstore). We have collected THOUSANDS OF GENTLY USED BOOKS - hard and soft cover, fiction and nonfiction, children’s, travel, food and others-something for everyone! Tables replenished regularly 100% of the proceeds will go back into the community. Some of the incredible organizations and activities we support include: The Starfish Backpack Program, SHARE, Meals on Wheels, Friends of Refugees and many more. Centre Court-Westwood Mall-3000 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam Friday May 27 - 1:00 PM-7:00 PM - all books $3 each Saturday May 28 - 10:00 AM-5:00 PM - all books $2 each Sunday May 29 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - all books $1 each or $10 per shopping bag
Support the first annual used book sale of the Rotary Club of Coquitlam Sunrise and help support the community. If you are interested in volunteering please email Jennifer at creatingculture@outlook.com
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Gleneagle grad plays Puck, Pride Month at PoMoArts Sarah Roa is cast in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com
An actor who grew up in Coquitlam will take on the prize role of Puck in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Sarah Roa plays the mischievous fairy in the Shakespearean comedy that’s part of the 33rd season of the Bard on the Beach in Vancouver. Running on the BMO Mainstage at Vanier Park until Sept. 24, the show starts previews on June 8 and follows four young lovers and a troupe of actors into an enchanted forest. There, they discover their identities and true loves. “It’s thrilling to open our festival with A Midsummer Night’s Dream as we return to the park,” said Bard artistic director Christopher
Gleneagle Secondary graduate Sarah Roa, who now lives in Burnaby, plays Puck in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” in Vancouver this summer. BARD ON THE BEACH
Gaze, in a news release. “Dream was the very first production for the festival back in 1990, and it seems fitting to have it be our signature production as we return
to our beloved Bard tents after two dark summers. This joyful story is perfect for all ages; it’s full of imagination, love and laughter and I believe it will lift the spirits
of everyone who sees it. And we’re creating some unusual production elements to surprise and delight our audiences.” Now a Burnaby resident, Roa has a theatre diploma from Douglas College and a bachelor’s degree in fine arts in acting from UBC. Her credits include In Wonderland (Alberta Theatre Projects); The Turn of the Screw (Aenigma Theatre); Robinson Crusoe + Friday (Axis Theatre); The Drowning Girls (Theatre northWest); and Pride and Prejudice (Arts Club). Meanwhile, Coquitlam’s Richard Newman will also be in the play to portray Peter Quince, a carpenter with an ambition to put on a play for the nobility of Athens. A stage actor for more than 50 years, Newman is a veteran with Bard in the Beach having played Shylock (2011) and Sir Andrew Aguecheek (2013) among other roles.
Tickets for Bard on the Beach start at $27. Visit bardonthebeach.org or call the box office at 604-739-0559.
TRUE COLOURS
It’ll be a month of Pride at PoMoArts as the Port Moody arts hub celebrates diversity and inclusiveness with a gallery shows, events and free workshops for teens. The series starts June 1 with the True Colours Youth Art Exhibition that runs in the Appleyard Parlour Gallery at the centre (2425 St. Johns St.) until June 26. On June 4, there’ll be an outdoor True Colours Family Pride Day from 1 to 4 p.m., where residents can enjoy art activities and music. The PLEA Community Services will have a booth on site to promote its programs: Generation-Out and trans support, which is open to young people ages 13 to 17 who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirited or “question-
ing.” As well, the Port Moody Public Library will set up a reading space at the event and have books and resources for participating youth. And, from June 11 to 18, there will be free arts workshops tied to the True Colours theme. Go to pomoarts.ca/exhibitions/ true-colours-youth-pride to register for the teen classes. A member of the youth committee that helped to organize the designated month at PoMoArts stated, in a press release, that “True Colours means to me what I am and how identities are formed.” “Being able to be apart of this has been a really cool experience and I’m really thankful to be a part of the committee. I hope that it can help out other kids my age and in future years with being themselves and feeling comfortable to express that.” Visit pomoarts.ca.
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You can also choose what other values you are wanting to instill in your child. Will you teach them about giving to charity and helping those less fortunate? Should they save a portion of their allowance for larger purchases so that they understand the value of longer term saving? You can also show them how much of your income goes to purchasing the things that they are used to receiving for free, like housing, fuel in the car and food. The same lesson applies to things they find fun and how there’s a limited amount of money available for the things they enjoy without compromising fixed expenses. By adding a few expenses to these equations, like having them put gas in the car when they’ve started to drive, as they get older they will learn how to budget – a skill which will be a huge benefit as they get their first job and set into adulthood. For more information check out our podcast “It’s Personal Finance Canada” where we tackled this topic in more detail in episode 23: Financial Literacy for Kids.
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WLA faces threat as it returns from pandemic Field lacrosse league restricts players’ options MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
For the Western Lacrosse Association this should be the best of times. But as the senior circuit prepares to play again after two years off because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it might also be the worst of times. The venerable league is facing an existential threat to the way it’s operated for the past 90 years. WLA commissioner Paul Dal Monte says the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL), a professional field lacrosse organization with eight teams in the United States, is restricting players it signs to contracts from also playing the indoor game concurrently with its summer schedule. While that doesn’t affect players who spend the winter and spring months playing in the professional National Lacrosse League, it is a deterrent for those who
The Western Lacrosse Association is back after two years off because of the pandemic, but some familiar faces won’t be able to play. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
want to return to their senior amateur clubs in the WLA and Ontario’s Major Series Lacrosse (MSL). Dal Monte said the stipulation affects only about 20
players in the WLA so far, but the allure to play for pay is strong. As is the PLL’s business model that gives players the ability to build their own profiles.
“The attraction is for some of the guys to make some money.” Dal Monte said the WLA has tried to be accommodating by scheduling more
games on weekdays this season, so players can play in both leagues but the new provision in PLL player contracts will force them to make a choice. He said that’s not fair, and it could cost the WLA even more players. “Their approach in contracts is short-sighted.” Dal Monte said while the WLA doesn’t pay players, its traditions and cultural significance resonate with those who grew up with the game, dreaming of someday playing for a Mann Cup. “The trophy is iconic,” he said of the national championship that’s been contested since 1910. “They strive to achieve that in their careers.” Dal Monte recently issued a statement calling for the PLL to negotiate in “good faith” with the Canadian amateur leagues, but he’s unsure if that will be enough. “We’re not going to hang our hats solely on tradition,” Dal Monte said. “It’s important for us to work with the players.” Part of that work includes increasing the WLA’s social media and marketing efforts to better amplify its
unique brand and the star power of its players. It’s brought on two managers for its social media accounts, engaged a marketing and advertising company to lead the recruiting of new sponsors and Friday’s season opener between the Victoria Shamrocks and New Westminster Salmonbellies will be broadcast live on CHEK TV — a league first. “We want to leverage and support the participation of players,” Dal Monte said. “There’s no doubt we have to strive to be more successful from a business perspective.” A strong bounce back from the pandemic will be key. Dal Monte said teams are telling him interest in tickets is good, and new sponsors are coming aboard. Arrangements to webcast every game are being finalized. And rosters are stocked with plenty of fresh, young players who’ve graduated from the junior ranks during the pandemic and are keen to get back on the floor. SEE
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As well, new rules like an eight-second time limit to move the ball out of the defensive end and sudden death overtime to decide ties in regular season games will boost interest. “We think that’s a big step,” Dal Monte said. “The whole thing has been driven by the timing to make our game faster and more exciting.”
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If Western Lacrosse Association (WLA) commissioner Paul Dal Monte is worried about players not being allowed to toil in the league while they’re also being paid to play in a professional field lacrosse circuit, the Coquitlam Adanacs are feeling it. General manager Scott Wortley says he expects several veteran Adanac players will be unavailable to the team when it begins its schedule on May 28 against the Burnaby Lakers. Wortley said Reid Bowering, Ryland Rees and Wesley Berg are amongst a corps of about 20 WLA players whose contracts with the U.S.-based Premier Lacrosse League that operates in the summertime restricts them
Goaltender Christian Del Bianco, left, starred for the Jr. Adanacs and graduated to the senior team in 2019 until his playing rights were dealt. MARIO BARTEL/TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
from concurrently playing box lacrosse in the WLA or Ontario’s Major Series Lacrosse. Fortunately, three years of draft picks who’ve been biding their time while the senior league rode out the COVID-19 pandemic means there’s plenty of young talent to take their places on the floor at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. Some of those are payoffs from a blockbuster trade
three years ago that sent the playing rights to goaltender Christian Del Bianco, who had led the Jr. Adanacs to the 2018 Minto Cup junior national championship, to the Maple Ridge Burrards. That deal reaped the Adanacs’ first-round picks in the 2020 and 2022 drafts, the playing rights to Chase McIntyre and Ryan Johnson, as well as future considerations. Johnson is back, along
with youngsters like Dylan Watson, who helped lead the Orangeville Northmen to the Minto Cup championship in 2019, Jalen Chaster, whom the Adanacs selected from the Junior squad as its territorial pick in the 2021 draft, and transition player Levi Anderson, plucked from the Okotoks Jr. Raiders. Best of all though, Del Bianco has returned to the Adanacs’ fold as the 2019 deal only included his rights
for that season. Wortley said the promise of emerging young players has fired the veterans with renewed enthusiasm. He said his phone has been busy with calls and text messages waiting for the season to happen. Another reason for their optimism is a new synergy between the Junior and Senior Adanacs teams that now operate under the same management umbrella.
While that makes Wortley’s job busy, as he’s the general manager of both, the benefits should be realized on the floor as the senior team will be able to dip into the junior pool of players when needed, as well as help guide their overall development. Key to that is the elevation of former Jr. Adanacs’ coach Pat Coyle to the spot behind the bench of the Sr. Adanacs. While he was named to the position in October 2019, he’s yet to scrawl a play on the whiteboard for the senior side because of the cancellations of the 2020 and 2021 seasons. “The team dynamic has changed,” Wortley said. “It makes it exciting.” Still, he continued, there’s many unknowns. Some veteran players have decided to move on from lacrosse after two years away. Others may not join the team until part way into the season as they drift back from playing in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) through the winter. “Our expectations are to come out and be a different team,” Wortley said. Indeed, achieving a playoff spot for the first time since 2013 would be a huge step forward.
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$ 28
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