Tri-City News June 2 2022 by Tri-City News

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Coquitlam

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Barney Bentall and son to hit the stage for Canada Day

Gleneagle girls rugby team heads to provincials

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Amanda Todd trial starts Monday in NW JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Kate Kerr, of the Royal BC Museum, and Brianne Egeto, the manager/curator of Port Moody Station Museum, listen to threatened Indigenous languages washing over them in a special “cradleboard theatre” that’s part of a travelling exhibit on display until Sept. 10. See the story on Page 11. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A fundraiser for a Port Coquitlam society named after a student who died by suicide will run concurrently with a trial for the man accused of cyberbullying her. The online auction for the Amanda Todd Legacy Society started yesterday (Wednesday) and will run until July 29, with proceeds to be used to help people deal with trauma. In October 2012, Todd, 15, posted a video on YouTube using flashcards to describe her online experience. When she died a month later, her message went viral. Aydin Coban of The Netherlands is charged with extortion, importing and distributing child pornography, possession of child pornog-

raphy, communicating with the intent to lure a child and criminal harassment. Coban has pleaded not guilty. The case begins Monday (June 6) at BC Supreme Court in New Westminster. Todd’s mother, Carol, who started the society to shed light about online protection, told the Tri-City News on Monday: “After many long years, this trial is soon to begin and I know with all my heart that Amanda’s spirit is watching over us. “Her story continues to resonate around the world and even more so in our communities close to home.” Carol Todd added, “My wish as a mom is that we can all continue to talk and learn from what happened to Amanda and use what we know in positive and meaningful ways.”

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NEWS IN TRI-CITIES G I V E ‘ E M S H E LT E R M A RY H I L L B Y PA S S

Collision snarls commuter traffic One person injured KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

One person suffered minor injuries after the driver of a single vehicle collided with a traffic light on the Mary Hill Bypass Tuesday morning. The collision, that occurred at about 7 a.m., closed westbound traffic

on the busy commuter thoroughfare for several hours. Traffic was backed up as far as the Golden Ears Bridge in Pitt Meadows, and the eastbound lanes from Kingsway to the Pitt River Bridge were also partially blocked. Nearby roads were also snarled as motorists looked for ways around the snarl. Cpl. Paige Kuz, of the Coquitlam RCMP, said there was “no obvious cause for the collision.”

Helena Michelis, president of Coquitlam Search and Rescue, shows off the squad’s new canopied truck that will make it easier to transport equipment and supplies to a search operation. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS C A P I TA L P R O J E C T

New Northeast Community Centre delayed a year Plans for $115M rec facility now being refined by city staff JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Shovels will go in the ground about a year later than anticipated for the Northeast Community Centre on Burke Mountain. This week, Coquitlam staff said the construction start time had to be bumped to 2024 — with completion

now set for early 2027— to refine the plans after a public outreach in December and January. City staff are also undertaking a number of technical and environmental studies, as well as a library branch feasibility study, and are discussing the $115-million facility with the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation. News of the delay prompted the two city councillors with Burke Mountain roots to raise the alarm about the capital project, citing the rising costs and supply chain challenges to

get building materials. At Monday’s meeting (May 30), Brent Asmundson and Craig Hodge also spoke about the need for a recreation hub in the future Burke Mountain Village that will serve as the commercial heart of the neighbourhood. The city is planning 50,000 residents in the mountainside community. “There is an eagerness for this facility,” Asmundson said, but noted he’s OK with the setback to fine-tune the plans. “I’m hoping we can tighten the timeline,” Hodge

said. “Every month, the materials are going up.” Tiina Mack, Coquitlam’s manager of parks and facility planning, told council-in-committee a public survey and four open houses, as well as comments from the Northeast Coquitlam Ratepayers Association and advisory groups, revealed more wants in the new 80,000 sq-ft. building. Among them includes: • an ice rink • six pool lanes — not four • covered skateboard park • environmental con-

siderations for design and operations • more parking • more trail links Coun. Trish Mandewo said the city has to consider priorities, as well as funding and slope construction issues at the 10-acre site. Currently, the rec centre plans call for an aquatics facility, multipurpose rooms, a fitness centre, two gyms, accessible change rooms, a library branch and an indoor walking track with a $12-million park/plaza next door. Mack, who describe the proposed centre as “one of

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B A C K PA C K B U D D I E S

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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Members of CrossFit CBC loosen up for their fundraiser for Backpack Buddies. KYLE BALZER/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

programs are no longer available. CrossFit CBC athlete Jennifer Bowden, who’s co-organizing the gym’s June 4 event with fellow athlete Christian De Leon and coach Greg Zeitler, said the gym began raising money for Backpack Buddies in the winter. But because of rules around gyms, it was restricted to members only.

Still, that effort raised roughly $1,000 for the charity. Bowden said the gym, which is located at 2731 Barnet Hwy., is looking forward to interacting with the community once more. The Sports Day fundraiser begins at 8 a.m. and runs to to 3 p.m. Spectators can buy a 50/50 ticket at $20 each with the winner taking home half of the pot.

City of Coquitlam NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF LAND OR IMPROVEMENTS

The lands are legally described as follows: Parts of 603 Clarke Road - PID: 016-028-970, Parcel 1 District Lot 9 Group 1 New Westminster District Reference Plan 85621 Except Plan EPP20962; and Parts of 609 Clarke Road - PID: 010-153-144, Lot “C” District Lot 9 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 15820 Except Plan EPP2130; (having an approximate area of 800 m2) and:

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Local families living in poverty may soon have more food at their tables thanks to a Coquitlam gym that’s gearing up to host its first in-person fundraiser since COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in B.C. have eased. CrossFit CBC is putting on a friendly sports-day competition, known as Summer Luvin’ 2022, in which its members and local partners will have to complete a series of workouts, including rowing and kettlebell swings. It’s part of a year-long $5,000 fundraising effort by the local business with proceeds benefiting Backpack Buddies — a program that helps feed children from low-income families. The non-profit organization provides a bag of about nine meals and snacks to roughly 4,000 families in B.C. every weekend when school

Notice is given pursuant to Sections 26(3) and 94 of the Community Charter the City of Coquitlam (the “City”) intends to sell lands owned by the City to Marcon Elmwood Limited Partnership for an aggregate amount of $3, 260,000.

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585 Como Lake Avenue - PID: 010-153-209, Lot “F” District Lot 9 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan 15820 Except Plan EPP21489; (having an approximate area of 1,455.5 m2) The City Lands are not being made available to the public for acquisition, and the property transaction is associated with the City of Coquitlam Ofﬁcial Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 5132, 2021, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5131, 2021, Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 5136, 2021, Highway Dedication Cancellation Bylaw No. 5135, 2021 and Development Permit No. 20 114220 DP. For further information, please contact Mr. Greg Hamilton, Real Estate Manager at 604-927-6958 Jay Gilbert Director Intergovernmental and Legislative Services

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CRIME

No arrest in year-old murder KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Many questions remain about a shooting that took place in Coquitlam a year ago. Mir Aali Hussain, 42, was shot to death in Coquitlam‘s Maillardville neighbourhood, which B.C. investigators confirmed to be a targeted incident. But since then, not much information has come to light to garner an arrest or charges. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) says the case is still open, in part, because tips from the public or witnesses have been “limited.” On May 22, 2021, Coquitlam RCMP were called to a shooting near the corner of Henderson Avenue and Hart Street after receiving reports from several neighbours who claimed to have heard between three

and six gunshots. Hussain, identified as the victim three days later, was found dead of gunshot wounds beside his white 2020 Toyota Highlander in an alleyway adjacent to a nearby home around 5:30 p.m. that evening. Lee said Hussain‘s murder was not connected to Lower Mainland gang conflict, which had been rampant in the region at the time of the shooting.

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However, Lee explained, Hussain was also the target of a Vancouver shooting back in 2000 and he had been seen with members of other organized crime groups. The investigation is ongoing and officers are identifying “further avenues to pursue as well as suspects,” Lee said. When asked by the TriCity News, IHIT said it could not comment on if a stolen

vehicle was also linked to last year‘s shooting. Police announced a stolen red 2002 Buick Century was believed to be the suspect vehicle after it was recovered in Aldergrove a day after Hussain‘s death.

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Two people were found inside, according to an earlier IHIT release, and had been seen driving the vehicle in the Maillardville area near Henderson Avenue and Hart Street 20 minutes before the shooting took place. Anyone with more information about this shooting, or any other related incidents, is encouraged to call their local police department or IHIT at 1-877-551-4448. They can also send an email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. If you wish to remain anonymous, you‘re asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or go you can go online to www.solvecrime.ca.

Notice of Public Hearing

Zoning Amendment Bylaw for 3857 Inverness Street Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4271

GIVE YOUR INPUT

The intent of this bylaw is to rezone 3857 Inverness Street from RS1 (Residential Single Dwelling 1) to RD (Residential Duplex) to allow for a duplex use.

Council cannot receive new or additional information on this application after the public hearing.

CITY HALL

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In accordance with Sections 97–99 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam is pleased to share its 2021 Annual Report. 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.

Providing Feedback on the 2021 Annual Report Providing Written Submissions Written comments regarding the 2021 Annual Report may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in advance of the meeting in one of the following ways: • Email clerks@coquitlam.ca, with “2021 Annual Report” in the subject line • Fax to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015 • Mail to the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 • In person via one of two City Hall drop boxes at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam. Dropboxes are located at the underground parking entrance or by the main entrance facing Burlington Drive. Attn: City Clerk’s Office. 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 June 13, 2022. Please note that the drop boxes will be emptied shortly after 12 p.m. and will not be checked again prior to the meeting.

Providing Verbal Submissions

PROVIDE YOUR INPUT

publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca

City of Coquitlam Public Notice

Written submissions received 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 coquitlam.ca/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010.

6 pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Council Chambers Port Coquitlam City Hall

Members of the public will have an opportunity to express their views at the meeting or can submit written input to:

Location: 3857 Inverness Street

Inspection of Documents

Prior to the public hearing, the public is welcome to inspect any related documents at: portcoquitlam.ca/publichearing For additional information contact the Development Services Department by email at planning@portcoquitlam.ca or by phone at 604-927-5442.

portcoquitlam.ca/publichearings

Those who wish to provide verbal submissions can do so either in person or remotely via Zoom webinar. Remote participants can use their computers, smart phones, tablets or telephones to speak to Council. Instructions for how to participate remotely, or how to register to speak in person, are available at coquitlam.ca/annualreport. If you would like to provide a verbal submission, please register as far in advance of the meeting as possible. Registration for remote and/or in person participants can be found at coquitlam.ca/annualreports. 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 meeting, but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Please also be advised that video recordings of Council-in-Committee Meetings are streamed live and archives on the City’s website at coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

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JUNE 2 – 8 CALENDAR

We’re Celebrating Residents 50 Years and Better

Friday, June 3

Join Coquitlam in recognizing B.C. Seniors Week from June 5 to 11 — a time to honour our seniors and their contributions to the community. Presented by Aspira Retirement Living, this year’s Seniors Week offers activities, workshops, presentations and more.

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From June 5 to 11 seniors can participate in activities offered throughout the City. Collect stamps on your Seniors Week Passport by attending sessions—for every three stamps collected, participants will be entered into a prize draw. Activities during the week include:

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• Drop-in sports and fitness • A visit with a pet therapy activities—skating, hockey, volunteer and dog to get a pickleball, aquafit and more healthy dose of “pawsitivity” • Handmade sign workshop to • Information sessions about the create a wooden plank City’s Pavilions, and fitness and welcome sign aquatic services • Tree pruning presentation and • Fitness orientations to help demonstration seniors become comfortable using the equipment in the • A guided interpretive walk City’s fitness centres effectively through Mundy Park trails to and safely learn about the greenery and wildlife • A pub night featuring the bluegrass band 5 on a String • Movie days featuring the films Late Night and Poms For the complete Seniors Week schedule and program details, visit coquitlam.ca/seniorsweek.

PUBLIC HEARING DETAILS

See Pages 19, 20 and 21 coquitlam.ca/calendar

Resources for Seniors

• Tri-Cities Seniors’ Action Society – Information and newsletter for seniors and advocacy on seniors’ issues: Follow at facebook.com/TriCitiesSeniors or contact tcseniorsactionsociety@gmail.com. • S.U.C.C.E.S.S. – Multicultural agency providing online visits, email, phone calls and support services: call 604-468-6000 or visit successbc.ca. • Seniors’ Distress Line – Provided through the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of B.C.: call 604-872-1234 (24/7) or visit crisiscentrechat.ca (noon to 1 a.m. daily). • B.C. government – Information about provincial programs and resources for seniors: gov.bc.ca/seniors.

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Glen Pine Pavilion

Dogwood Pavilion

Activity groups at Glen Pine Pavilion are supported by the Glen Pine 50 Plus Society, a community board comprised of volunteers who provide advice and assistance to the City of Coquitlam on senior adult programs, services and activities.

Activity groups at Dogwood Pavilion are led by Dogwood Pavilion Seniors’ Society, a community board comprised of volunteers who provide advice and assistance to the City of Coquitlam on senior adult programs, services and activities.

1200 Glen Pine Crt. 604-927-6940 coquitlam.ca/glenpine

1655 Winslow Ave. 604-927-6098 coquitlam.ca/dogwood

Glen Pine Pavilion is a vibrant adult community centre that provides a welcoming venue to meet friends and participate in leisure activities.

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Dogwood Pavilion is an adult recreation centre with a variety of drop-in and registered programs for all interests and abilities.

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C A P I TA L P R O J E C T S

$160M in city investment for parks, facilities last year Two years of “unprecedented challenges” due to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and supply chain demands have put pressure on capital projects in the City of Coquitlam. Still, the municipality managed to start and complete 14 major parks and facilities projects in 2021–22, totalling $160 million in city investment including a partnership with the YMCA. On Monday, council-in-committee got its annual update from the department’s general manager on the current construction program by the city’s Capital Projects and Facilities group. And Lanny England said the pandemic, weather and geo-political impacts that paused some city projects and sent costs soaring “were

Walkers skirt construction of the new loop trail at Coquitlam's Town Centre Park. MARIO BARTEL/TCN

not predicted even by experts in the field.” “Staff continue to do their due diligence when working with consultants and contractors to minimize cost escalations and delivery

delays as they work towards delivering projects that meet the community’s needs and the high standards the City of Coquitlam is known for delivering to the community,” Englund said.

Here are the most recent projects the city checked off: • Buchanan Square at city hall, membrane work (2021) and plaza (May 2022) • Cottonwood Park Phase 1B, sports court, parkour area, ball diamond and playing fields (March 2022) • Town Centre Fire Training Tower (March 2022) • Centennial Artificial Turf Field, by Centennial Secondary (March 2022) • Town Centre Park washroom, by Evergreen Cultural Centre (December 2021) • Burke Mountain Discovery Centre and Coffee Shop (November 2021) • City Centre Aquatic Complex, renovation and expansion of fitness area (October 2021) • Poirier Arena 3, change

room expansion (July 2021) As well, the city’s Parks Infrastructure Team also finished six major projects over the past year: • Mundy Park playground, replacement including turf and irrigation updates • Nestor Park, forest playground elements, new pathways and furnishings, and site drainage • Hickey Park Phase 1, a new tennis court surfacing, fencing, LED lighting and electrical updates • Durant Park, staircase replaced with concrete• • Panorama Park, pedestrian bridge replacement • Pop-up parks, in City Centre, Burquitlam and Austin Heights Scott Groves, Coquitlam’s director of capital projects and facilities, reiterated

Englund’s comments about project setbacks due to workplace health, as well as environmental and international forces. “We had quite the year. It’s been interesting delivering projects during this time,” he told council. “We have continued to do our best and bring projects on budget. Some of them we definitely had struggles with schedule. We have to find ways to do things better as we move forward.” Meanwhile, both city teams also have a total of 17 major capital projects on the go. Among them, the new Burquitlam YMCA, of which the city is a partner, is set to open this fall. As well, the pop-up park in Burquitlam is also due to return this week by the SkyTrain station.

M U N I C I PA L E L E C T I O N

Gilbert replaced by Karn as deputy chief for Oct. 15 election Voters go to the polls Oct. 15 for next city election Clerks at Coquitlam city hall are getting ready for the next civic election. But a key role will change hands for the Oct. 15 vote.

In March, city council appointed Stephanie Lam as chief election officer and Jay Gilbert as the deputy chief election officer. On Monday (May 30), council replaced Gilbert with Katie Karn, who joined the municipality this month as city clerk and has

run general local elections. According to a report from Stephanie James, Coquitlam’s general manager of legislative services, the city will begin to hire about 200 pre-election and election day workers in June. Staff will also adjust remuneration based on sti-

pends paid by other Metro Vancouver jurisdictions. The role changes come as the city is due to be in the Vancouver Law Courts on June 21 on a byelection challenge. Currently, two Coquitlam residents have announced their council

candidacies with the TriCity News: • Matt Djonlic, the executive assistant to B.C.'s finance minister Selina Robinson (MLA for Coquitlam-Maillardville) • Ali Tootian, a Gleneagle Secondary teacher Meanwhile, if you’re

thinking about running for civic office, the Coquitlam Public Library will host a workshop — with the Coquitlam incumbents — on June 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Visit coqlibrary.ca.

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July 1 festivities feature Barney Bentall Canada Day celebrations are back in Port Coquitlam with a strong line up of entertainment, food and fireworks. The city has announced the details of the big party celebrating Canada's 155th birthday.

This year’s plans include greetings kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation Chief Ed Hall and Mayor Brad West. The featured line up for Port Coquitlam’s Canada Day event features Juno award-winning artist

Barney Bentall, a pop/rock singer-songwriter most well-known for his 1990sera band the Legendary Hearts, and he's also set to take the stage with his son, singer and musician Dustin Bentall. "We’re very excited that

our signature Canada Day event in Castle Park is back after two years of being virtual due to the pandemic," said Mayor Brad West in a news release. The day kicks off with a pancake breakfast at 8 a.m. at Lions Park.

Have fun, get some exercise and support an important Port Coquitlam non-profit. That’s the goal of the second annual Fremont 5KM Fun Run set to kick off on the morning of June 12. Participants will jog a scenic route along the Traboulay PoCo Trail and the Fremont Village neighbourhood with proceeds to benefit the TriCity Transitions Society. The event is organized Permack and Associates, a team of local realtors who have strong ties to the community. Sonia Lagiglia, a Port Coquitlam resident who works with real estate clients in the area, says the run is a terrific community event and all are welcome. Permack and Associates team leader and founder, Rebecca Permack, will be donating 100 per cent of the proceeds from the run

back to the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, which directly benefits the Tri-City Transitions Society. The Tri-City Transitions Society — based in Port Coquitlam — provides essential services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence. The Fremont 5KM was established in 2021, but due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings, it was held virtually. This year’s event will be held in person, and will include a morning stretch and snacks from Function Health Club and a wrap up party at Provincial Spirits. It begins at 11 a.m. and wraps up at 1:30 p.m.

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Tickets are available through EventBrite, and are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 12. The entry fee includes a finisher’s medal, a beverage from Provincial Spirits and a donation to The RLP Shelter Foundation.

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Public Hearing Notice Public Hearing Notice When: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 7pm Where: Electronic Meeting (see portmoody.ca/ph for details and instructions)

When: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at 7pm Where: Electronic Meeting (see portmoody.ca/ph for details and instructions)

Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaws:

LOCATION MAP - Walton Way and Benson Drive

LOCATION MAP - Angela Drive

SUBJECT PROPERTY

Location: 1-60 Walton Way and 2-22 Benson Drive

Location: 205-261 Angela Drive

Bylaws: 3353 and 3357

Bylaws: 3351, 3354, and 3355

Applicant: City of Port Moody

Purpose: To terminate the Land Use Contract for the properties at 1-60 Walton Way and 2-22 Benson Drive and to rezone the properties to RS1.

Purpose: To terminate the Land Use Contract for the properties at 205-261 Angela Drive and to rezone the properties to RS1 (261 & 205 Angela Drive) and RS1-S (209-257 Angela Drive).

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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 inspected at the second floor counter in City Hall Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, from 8:30am to 5pm. You can also contact us at 604.469.4540.

How can I provide input?

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 June 14, 2022 by joining the electronic meeting as a participant. 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 June 14, 2022 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550.

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British Columbia’s 203 First Nations speak 34 distinct languages. Several exist only orally and as elders who know them pass away, they’re at risk of disappearing entirely. A few already have. The effort to ensure Indigenous languages survive and even flourish is the subject of a travelling exhibit from the Royal B.C. Museum that’s being featured at Port Moody Station Museum from June 1 to Sept. 10. The exhibit, entitled Our Living Languages: First Peoples’ Voices in BC, is comprised of information panels and interactive stations that tell the history of those languages, the threats to their continued existence and the work that’s being done to document them so they can be passed on to future generations. Language is a vital component of First Nations’ cul-

Kate Kerr, the travelling exhibits co-ordinator for the Royal B.C. Museum, checks a map showing the origins of 34 Indigenous languages in the province that is part of a new display at the Port Moody Station Museum until Sept. 10. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

ture, said Kate Kerr, the travelling exhibits co-ordinator for Royal B.C. Museum. “Language is unifying,” she said. “It gives you a sense of history and a sense of place.” But colonial pressures like assimilation, residential schools and even diseases

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years, championed by dedicated researchers making audio and video recordings of conversations with elders. Digitizing those tapes has been an ongoing project at Royal B.C., Kerr said. The work is also important to reconciliation, she added.

Language can help build bridges to empathy and awareness, Kerr said. Witness recent initiatives to resurrect Indigenous names for places like Belcarra Regional Park, now təmtəmíxʷtən in the language of the TsleilWaututh, or səmiq̓wəʔelə,

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Brianne Egeto, the manager/curator at Station Museum, said she reached out to learn about the language program that the Tsleil-Waututh community is doing. “The Port Moody Heritage Society is committed to taking steps towards reconciliation,” she said. “We hope this exhibit will get people wanting to learn more about all the other initiatives taking place within the communities.” Kerr said the display has the potential to open the ears and hearts of visitors, especially when they take a seat in the specially-constructed “cradleboard theatre” that envelopes listeners in recordings of conversations in Indigenous languages, many of them with children. The effect is intentional, she said, as a cradleboard is a portable carrier woven or built of wood that is used by many First Nations to transport infants in their first few months of life. “We want it to feel like a hug from a mother.”

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hovels will not even be in the ground for more than three years, yet the BC NDP government already finds itself in a very deep hole when it comes to replacing the Royal B.C. Museum. The unveiling of the plans to build a new museum has to rank as one of the worst communication disasters of all time for a B.C. government and is certainly the biggest misstep by the NDP since taking power in 2017. For more than four years, the NDP administration had enjoyed fairly smooth sailing on all kinds of fronts. Controversies were relatively few and even those that occurred were not of a major, lasting sort. The pandemic provided cover of sorts, of course. It pushed other issues off the

table and out of the public mind as society struggled to come to grips with the world being turned upside down. However, while we are still officially in the midst of the pandemic, political issues and government decisions are being seen in a bright new light and right now that light is trained rather harshly at that $1 billion museum project. First, there is the cost: almost $800 million for the museum and more than $200 million in related expenses. One of the government’s main points of defence is that the building is potentially unsafe in a major earthquake and needs replacing. That is a perfectly fine position but here’s the rub: there are many schools and health facilities with even

worse seismic issues, yet they are further back in the queue than the museum is when it comes to being made safer. Second, it will take eight years for a new museum to open. So for almost a decade, a region where tourism is second only to government when it comes to jobs and economic activity will be without its No. 1 tourist attraction. Third, this whole scheme was literally sprung on the public with no consultation. Oh, there was the odd meeting here and there among various folks but no venue for meaningful public input. In other words, there was no effort made to bring the public along on what was surely going to be a controversial exercise. The project has all the signs of being sent through

a bureaucratic process, but not though a political lens. The term “tone deaf” certainly applies here. I have no idea how the NDP extricates itself from this. Perhaps it delays the planned September closing date for the current museum. Maybe it asks experts who devised this plan to go back and try again, with a cheaper cost and shorter time line. Or perhaps it hopes that over time this controversy will die down to the point where its hold on the region most affected by the project will not be threatened in the next election. We shall see. In the meantime, the BC Liberals finally have an issue to exploit, and they will. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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P O R T M O O D Y. C A / A W A R D S Location: 701-784 Appleyard Court Bylaws: 3352 and 3356 Applicant: City of Port Moody Purpose: To terminate the Land Use Contract for the properties at 701-784 Appleyard Court and to rezone the properties to RS3 and P1.

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Consumers need a break from high prices The Editor: It seems like almost overnight, people shifted from obsessing about COVID-19 to obsessing about inflation. There is a sense of panic in the air. Everything is becoming less affordable: gas, groceries, sports gear, insurance and housing. There are no breaks to be found as prices continue to rise. And, right when we started to feel the financial pressure of those rising prices, the Bank of Canada started raising interest rates. Why? Ostensibly to tem-

per inflation. I feel quite strongly that we are being screwed by all sides and we all need to pay more attention. The reason for the increase in food prices is beyond our control. The only thing raising interest rates will do is make other things more unaffordable. Some measures should also be in place that prohibits banks and other creditors from charging exorbitant interest rates. Amortization keeps us all beholden to the banks for far too long. If the government were

sincere in its desire to help the working masses, then it would direct its attention to corporations. Price fixing and price gouging need to be addressed. Some measures should also be in place that prohibits banks and other creditors from charging exorbitant interest rates. It’s time to stop expecting the average Canadian to tighten their belt, do with less, and struggle more, while CEOs are taking home multimillion-dollar compensation packages and shareholders who do

nothing, collect fat dividend cheques. Canadians should be screaming at the top of their lungs about rising interest rates. Prices will not come down with increased rates, but many Canadians will see a sudden and unaffordable increase in their monthly payments. Then companies will cry recession and use this as an excuse to treat workers worse. We are all being played for fools while the elite laughs all the way to the bank. Racquel Foran Coquitlam

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CITY OF COQUITLAM LAND SALE: RS-4 ONE-FAMILY COMPACT RESIDENTIAL LOT NOTICE OF INTENTION TO SELL CITY OF COQUITLAM LAND Notice is provided pursuant to Sections 26 and 94 of the Community Charter that the City of Coquitlam (the “City”) is now soliciting offers for the purchase of a RS-4 One-Family Compact Residential development site. The site is located in the City Centre Area Plan and is a short walk from Coquitlam Centre. You can access and download a copy of RFO No. 22-004 detailing the process for submitting an offer, along with additional detailed lot information at: coquitlam.ca/bids. Parties interested in submitting an offer in response to RFO 22-004, must follow instructions detailed within the RFO documents. Offer and deposit must be received by the City of Coquitlam no later than 2:00 p.m. PST, Monday, July 11, 2022. All inquiries are to be directed in writing by email only, quoting “RFO 22-004 Sale of a Single-Family Site at 1283 Michigan Drive Coquitlam, BC” to: landsales@coquitlam.ca Access the full RFO package from coquitlam.ca/bids.

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Music to serenade commuters Busking program returns after twoyear hiatus KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Tri-City transit commuters will soon be serenaded

by the sounds of live musicians. Two years after the COVID-19 pandemic put the initiative on hold, TransLink is set to bring back its buskers program to entertain SkyTrain riders — including those that make their way through Coquitlam Central station. And professional,

award-winning musicians are also getting in on the program. In fact, more than 25 local performing artists are set to rock the Coquitlam platform throughout the summer. “This is all part of our commitment to continually improving the customer experience,” said TransLink

CEO Kevin Quinn in a release. He noted the program was first introduced in 1986 for the World’s Fair in Vancouver. Interested local musicians looking to join the licensed buskers program are also encouraged to go to the authority’s website.

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The Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of BC, joins us to open the evening with a few inspiring words.

Join local community volunteers, board members and non-profit staff to learn, share and celebrate successes. The conference will cover topics such as wellness for you and your team; managing change; equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI); and the future of volunteerism. To learn more and register, visit coquitlam.ca/supporthub.

This is our first “in-person” event since March 2020, and we would love for you to attend. Tickets will go quickly!

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Your ticket includes a glass of wine and delicious desserts in the stunning Mabbett Hall at the new Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Avenue.

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When: Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Time: Doors open at 6:30pm Event: 7:00-8:45pm Cost: $45 (plus processing fee) We are thankful for our 4 top Soroptimist supporters Townline, TL Housing, enCompass and Tracy Price Wealth Management.

As part of the City of Coquitlam’s Community Support and Recovery Program, we’re building a directory of non-profit community organizations that serve Coquitlam residents. The purpose of the directory is to help citizens find the resources they need locally and connect them with you as easily as possible. Participation is free. Learn more at coquitlam.ca/supporthub.

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In this funding session, explore a variety of options and opportunities to secure funding for your organization. Hear from a panel of other organizations on their successes, explore sponsorship, and learn strategies to diversify funding income for security and long-term survival. Panelists include Immigrant Link Society, Vantage Point, Coquitlam Foundation, United Way, and City of Coquitlam. To learn more and to register go to coquitlam.ca/supporthub.

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City of Coquitlam

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

The intent of Bylaw No. 5212, 2022 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to amend the Permitted Locations for a grocery store with wine on the shelf by adding Unit 100 – 3025 Lougheed Highway. If approved, the application would facilitate the sale of wine on grocery store shelves at the designated subject location.

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Notice is hereby given that the City of Coquitlam will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on: Date:

Address: Unit 100 – 3025 Lougheed Highway (Save-On-Foods)

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The City is continuing to facilitate electronic participation for Public Hearings. Those wishing to listen and/or participate at the Public Hearing can visit www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing or call 604-927-3010 for details and instructions. If you do not wish to provide input, but would like to view the proceedings, watch online: www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

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If approved, the application would facilitate the rezoning and land use contract discharge for Meadowbrook to comply with provincial requirements.

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The intent of Bylaw No. 5194, 2022 is to discharge the current Meadowbrook land use contract.

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The intent of Bylaw No. 5193, 2022 is to amend the City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘B’ to Bylaw No. 5193, 2022 from RS-1 One-Family Residential and RS-2 One-Family Suburban Residential to CD-29 Comprehensive Development Zone – 29.

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Application No.: PROJ 21-162 Map Date: 4/21/2022

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Date: Time: Location:

Monday, June 13, 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 3

Addresses: Unit 105 – 552 Clarke Road (Imagine Cannabis), 512 Young Drive (Seed and Stone) and Unit 102 – 935 Brunette Avenue (Brunette Cannabis Company)

The intent of Bylaw No. 5217, 2022 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to permit Cannabis Retail at Unit 105 – 552 Clarke Road. If approved, the application would facilitate the operation of Imagine Cannabis at the designated subject location. The intent of Bylaw No. 5218, 2022 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to permit Cannabis Retail at 512 Young Drive. If approved, the application would facilitate the operation of Seed and Stone at the designated subject location.

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The intent of Bylaw No. 5219, 2022 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to permit Cannabis Retail at Unit 102 – 935 Brunette Avenue. If approved, the application would facilitate the operation of Brunette Cannabis Company at the designated subject location.

Map Date: 5/18/2022

Subject Location (935 Brunette Avenue, Unit 102)

NOT TO SCALE

PROJ 22-009_RZ_CLRKS_LOC_JD

PROJ 22-002_RZ_CLRKS_LOC_JD

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. Notice of Public Hearing continued on next page

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West Coast Chicago, which includes three Tri-City residents, will cover Chicago’s most popular songs at a live concert on Friday, June 17 in Port Moody. PHOTO SUBMITTED MUSIC

Chicago tribute band plays the hits at Inlet Theatre An octet of professional musicians with a love for songs from the band Chicago will play Port Moody this month. West Coast Chicago will perform at the Inlet Theatre to cover such classics as “Saturday in the Park,” “If You Leave Me Now” and “25 or 6 to 4.” Spokesperson Barry

Date: Time: Location:

Samuels told the Tri-City News the ensemble played four sold-out shows at the Blue Frog Studios in White Rock before the COVID-19 lockdown, in January 2020, and had a sold-out date last October in Sidney. This year, with the pandemic easing, West Coast Chicago has four gigs booked:

Monday, June 13, 2022 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2

• June 17, Port Moody • Aug. 12, Langley Ribfest • Oct. 21, Sidney • Oct. 22, Campbell River The 90-minute sets include up to 20 tunes. Samuels said Chicago’s songs appeal to everyone as the group mixed genres with complex musicianship. “You’ve got to have good players to get it exactly right,”

he told the News. Described as a “Rock & Roll band with horns,” the Chicago Transit Authority recorded its first album in 1968 before it changed its name to Chicago. In 1971, it was the first contemporary musical act to sell out Carnegie Hall, in New York City, for an entire week. Chicago had 35 Top 40

hits between 1970 and 1989 — 27 of which were Top 20, and 20 in the Top 10. For West Coast Chicago, the band is made up of: • Paul Clarke (keyboards, vocals, band music director) • Mon Gonzales (lead guitar, vocals) • Scott Driscoll (lead vocals, guitar, percussion) • Greg Farrugia (trom-

bone, percussion) • Garth Balint (trumpet, flugelhorn, percussion) • Bryan Vance (saxophone, flute, percussion) • Graham Clark (bass) • Mike Crean (drums) For tickets to the June 17 show at the Inlet Theatre (inside Port Moody city hall), visit westcoastchicago. eventbrite.ca.

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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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PoCo museum calls for cutest pets Deadline for the second annual contest is June 6 KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Raiin’s term in office is coming to a close. The five-year-old boxer served as Port Coquitlam’s first-ever pet ambassador after winning the inaugural election of its kind in the city in 2021, which also served as a fundraiser for community events. Now, it’s time to elect a new furry representative in the confines of city hall. The PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives has opened the nomination period for its second pet election with a June 6 deadline. “Nominees will campaign for votes over the course of a month, and the winner of this lighthearted competition will be named PoCo’s official pet ambassador by the mayor himself,” reads the

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ballot’s description on the organization’s website. “There will also be an award for the pet with the most spirited campaign.” Raiin received the most votes in the inaugural race, and altogether, PoCo Heritage raised more than $2,500 for community events and programming, as well as curating the museum’s collection, which included several pet photos. Last year, there were 33 candidates up for the title — 29 dogs, three cats and one

rabbit. “The pets were so cute, we had some great submissions for our campaign tasks, and really the outpouring of support from the community was heartwarming,” said Alex Code, PoCo Heritage museum manager, in an earlier interview with the Tri-City News. “If anything, I think this event just goes to show how important our pets are to our community.” The pet that wins the ballot will earn the honour of representing all pets at Port Coquitlam in-person events, depending on its abilities. They’ll also receive the official symbols of the office and lots of bragging rights. The candidacy and voting period begins on June 9, with a winner set to be declared after June 23. For more information, or if you wish to submit a nomination for the competition by the June 6 deadline, you can visit the PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives’ website. Go to pocoheritage.org/.

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Lt.-Gov. Austin at ‘Wings’ gala B.C.’s lieutenant governor will be in the Tri-Cities this month to talk to area Soroptimists and honour a few local women who are bettering their lives. The Honourable Janet Austin is the guest speaker at the group’s annual Give Her Wings awards night, held on June 22 at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). Featuring inspiring stories, desserts and wine, the gala will also pay tribute to the recipients of the Live

Your Dream accolades, which help women in need with their education and training expenses. More than half of the Soroptimists’ past winners have been survivors of domestic violence, trafficking or sexual assault, according to a news release. “Nearly all of the women and families we serve have overcome enormous obstacles including poverty, teen pregnancy and drug or alcohol addiction,” the

group states. The parent organization of the Soroptimists hands out more than $2 million in educational grants each year to women around the world. In the past 15 years, the Soroptimist International of the Tri-Cities has given out more than $100,000. For tickets to the June 22 event, which runs from 6:45 to 8:45 p.m., visit Soroptimisttricities.org or trellis.org/annualawardsevening.

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“Pawd,” including Pawd leaders, rehoming coordinators and dog care support coordinators. According to a study by researchers at the University of Texas, companion animals can help reduce depression and loneliness in socially isolated homebound older adults. Another study in Sweden that included more than 3.4 million adults between the ages of 40 and 80 showed dog owners had a lower risk of having a heart attack or dying than single people who didn’t own dogs. “Dogs may ease stress, loneliness and depression,” said a report on the study in Harvard Health Publishing, SEE

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Gleneagle Talons’ community breeds success Only four players had previous rugby experience MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

More than its big 39-7 victory over rival Dr. Charles Best Blue Devils to win the Coquitlam district championship, more than its berth in the B.C. AAA championships that started Wednesday (June 1), the senior girls’ rugby season for Gleneagle Secondary has been all about community. The results have been an unexpected bonus, says Talons head coach Simon Quinto. Coming off two seasons lost to COVID-19, during which players were able to practice in limited ways but not participate in competitive games, the Talons girded for a long learning curve. All but four of the girls who reported for tryouts had never played rugby before, and the pandemic pause meant there were no battle-hardened seniors to show them the ropes.

Hard work in practice and dedication to learning the game have been keys to the Talons’ success, says the team’s coach, Simon Quinto. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

It would all come down to hard work, Quinto said.

That meant practices would emphasize condi-

tioning and repetitive drills to infuse the players with

rugby’s fundamental skills of passing and catching the ball and tackling opponents. It also meant giving the girls the fortitude to embrace the sport’s physicality. “The mental aspect is a big piece,” Quinto said. “The most important part is being able to take away the ‘I can’t.’” Nicole Miller didn’t think she could. When the Grade 12 student signed up to join the rugby team for a tour of New Brunswick in the fall of her Grade 9 year, she went for the travel experience and stayed on the sidelines. But, she said, she liked hanging out with the tightknit group of players. So, when the call-out came to sign up for the spring season, she joined her new friends on the team. “I’d always thought I wouldn’t be successful at sports,” said Miller, who will continue her rugby journey at the University of Calgary in the fall. Quinto credits the development of players like Miller with the support everyone on the team gives each other. “The team picks you up

and moves you along,” he said. That spirit of all-forone-and-one-for-all was especially important as the Talons endured injuries and lineup shortages through the season that required players to stretch their comfort zones. “There was definitely a lot of shuffling around,” Quinto said. “The girls were playing above their weight class.” Angelina Alexander, a Grade 12 scrum half, said the side’s camaraderie grew as they all learned the game together. “You realize you’re capable of so much more,” she said. Hailey Mynott, a Grade 11 fly-half, agreed. “Everyone is so supportive,” she said. “They help bump you up.” Quinto said the eagerness of the girls to learn the game has been especially gratifying, as they commit hours to reviewing video of matches and more time on the pitch and in the gym to improve their fitness. “It’s pretty awesome when they realize success is within their grasp,” he said.

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Coquitlam kids ages nine to 11 can test their spelling skills at a bee, hosted by the Coquitlam Public Library. Prizes will be handed out to the winner. The event takes place from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the City Centre branch (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) in rooms 136 and 137. EMAIL: asaroya@coqlibrary.ca GET MOVING The dance studio Vela Academy of Movement presents its Shine Your Light student show at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) on June 2 and 3 at 5:30 p.m. MORE: evergreenculturalcenrtre.ca

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PRIDE DAY Head over to PoMoArts (formerly the Port Moody Arts Centre) from 1 to 4 p.m. for the True Colours Family Pride Day. Take part in art activities and see youth performers on the lawn behind the building (2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody) and, inside, tour the galleries for the True Colours Youth Art exhibit. MORE: pomoarts.ca CLEAN LANGUAGE Renowned grammarian Frances Peck will speak to the Tri-City Wordsmiths about syntax techniques at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way) — and via Zoom, starting at 2 p.m. To register for the online platform, email tri.city.wordsmiths@ gmail.com. MORE: tri-citywordsmiths.ca

CLUE THE MUSICAL The Coquitlam-based Theatrix Youtheatre Society presents its spring production of Clue: A Whodunit Musical Murder Mystery, at 2 and 7 p.m. The show at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) is directed by Lauren Hillman with music by Mr. I.

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Girls living in the Tri-Cities can lace up their skates to try out ice hockey with the Tri-Cities Female Ice Hockey Association — for free. The event takes place from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.). Gear will be provided. Meanwhile, at Coquitlam’s Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.), the Coquitlam–Port Moody Ringette Association hosts a free event for residents to try the sport, starting at 5:30 p.m. MORE: tricitiesfemaleicehockey.ca/ cometryringette.ca/events

Meet the newest authors in the Port Moody Public Library’s White Pines Collection, as part of a gala held in the Inlet Theatre at Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The authors will answer questions from the audience after their readings. MORE: calendar.portmoodylibrary.ca/

June 6 IMAGININGS It’s the last week to see Imaginings IV: A Collection of Riverside Student Artwork in the Michael Wright Art Gallery in Leigh Square (next to Port Coquitlam city hall). The work from the senior art students at Riverside Secondary includes a First Nations’ mosaic based on a digital painting by Kurtis Johnson. MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare (“Exhibitions”)

Join Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler of the Hot Salsa Dance Zone at their Saturday night dance party, held from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. in the rehearsal hall of the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Take SkyTrain to the Lafarge Lake–Douglas station. Admission is $10. MORE: hotsalsadancezone.com/events SCHOLARSHIP ARTISTS Tour PoMoArts (formerly the Port Moody Arts Centre, 2425 St. Johns St.) to see the artwork by Dion Smith-Dokkie and Connor MacKinnon, the 2022 winners of the Kwi Am Choi scholarships. Smith-Dokkie has a solo show called Iris Atoll, while MacKinnon has A Fragmented History: Port Moody. The displays end June 9. MORE: pomoarts.ca

Hear Michael Fabro an acoustic pop fusion guitarist, singer and songwriter, at Mariner Brewing (H-1100 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam) as part of Mariner Music Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. MORE: marinerbrewing.ca

June 9 STORYTIME Port Coquitlam families can take their little ones to the Terry Fox Library (in the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave.) for stories, songs and rhymes. The event runs from 11 to 11:30 p.m. REGISTER: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/ locations/PC

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Kids ages 12 and under — and their caregivers — can join the Coquitlam Public Library’s Super-Fun Family Trivia Night, a virtual presentation via Zoom from 7 to 8 p.m. The theme? The oceans. REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca/programs/children

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June 8 READY FOR RETIREMENT? Figure out how much money you’ll need to retire at a financial literacy program, hosted by the Coquitlam Public Library and the Credit Counselling Society. The online presentation via Zoom runs from 2 to 3 p.m. REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca/programs/adults

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June 10 MOVIE NIGHT Grab some snacks and head into the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) for a screening of the National Geographic documentary Free Solo. The PG–13 movie is courtesy of the Port Moody Film Society. Admission is $5 plus a $5 society membership for the year. Face masks are required in the lobby and in the theatre during the show. Ticket sales start at 7:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. The showing is at 7:30 p.m. MORE: pmfilm.ca

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Climb the stairs of the Coquitlam Crunch in the 11th annual Coquitlam Crunch Diversity Challenge. Participants can join one of three categories: The Stair Master, The Make It Or Break It or The Recreational. The deadline to register is June 8. This year’s event is sponsored and organized by Dave McCloskey, and Ken and Chase Addison of Nexus Insurance Brokers. Proceeds support the Coquitlam Foundation Diversity Fund. MORE: coquitlamcrunch.com

Thinking about running for city council in October? Coquitlam’s incumbents will spell out what to expect while campaigning and what it takes to be an elected representative. Refreshments will be served during the event that runs 6:30 to 8 p.m. in rooms 136 and 137 at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library (1169 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Voters head to the polls on Saturday, Oct. 15. MORE: coqlibrary.ca

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Bring your grocery bags to the Coquitlam Farmers Market, held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam). The market runs on Sundays until Oct. 30. MORE: makebakegrow.com

New Canadians can learn about workplace rights through an online workshop offered by the Coquitlam Public Library. In partnership with ISSofBC’s Job Quest, the session from 2 to 3:30 p.m. will focus on topics of special interest to new immigrants such as employment standards, discrimination and sexual harassment. REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca

TEDDY BEAR TIME Kids can bring their stuffies to Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for the annual Teddy Bear Picnic. Emceed by Mr. I, the free family concert from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. includes performances by Mellado Dance Elite, Mom Bop Band, Club Aviva Gymnastics, Bobs & Lolo, Yuen’s Martial Arts, Penny Pom Pom, and Mr. I and the Musical Rainbow Students. MORE: festivalcoquitlam.ca

June 13 BINGO BEATS Enjoy some music, food and beverages at Fraser Mills Fermentation Co. (3044 St. Johns St., Port Moody), where on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., it hosts Bingo Beats. Listen to tunes, dab your cards and be eligible to win prizes. MORE: frasermillsfc.com

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SMARTPHONE 101 Get tips on how to take a photo with a smartphone or iPad at a Port Moody Public Library workshop. From 7 to 8 p.m., beginners can learn about photo composition, lighting and focus for portraits and landscape photography. Bring your own device. The event takes place in the ParkLane Room at Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). REGISTER: calendar.portmoodylibrary.ca

June 16 STORYTIME Port Coquitlam families can take their little ones to the Terry Fox Library (in the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave.) for stories, songs and rhymes. The event runs from 11 to 11:30 p.m. REGISTER: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/ locations/PC

Summer farmers markets are back in the Tri-Cities — with new vendors from around Metro Vancouver selling produce and handcrafted wares for shoppers. The Coquitlam Farmers Market, which takes place on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot beside Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam), is run by the Grow Local Society. That group also runs the Port Moody Winter Farmers Market, as well as the Christmas Market at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex. The Coquitlam summer market runs until Oct. 30. Among its vendors for June are Alpine Honey, Chef Pieter, Gabi & Jules Handmade Pies, Karet and Mandair Farms. In Port Coquitlam, the market runs on Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Terry Fox Hometown Square (next to the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, at 2150 Wilson Ave.). And in Port Moody, the Grow Local Society has its summer farmers market on Wednesdays from 3 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.), until Oct. 26. The Fraser North Farmers Market Society also runs the markets in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge.

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June 20 BINGO BEATS Enjoy some music, food and beverages at Fraser Mills Fermentation Co. (3044 St. Johns St., Port Moody), where on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., it hosts Bingo Beats. Listen to tunes, dab your cards and be eligible to win prizes. MORE: frasermillsfc.com

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Young adults heading into the workforce can learn how to use the digital platform LinkedIn to get an edge with their job hunt. From 3:30 to 5 p.m., the Coquitlam Public Library and WorkBC Centre will host the online session to help job finders navigate the system and leverage your connections to get ahead. REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca

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SCOTFEST 2.0 It’s the second day for ScotFestBC at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way), but the all-day event is ticketed. Catch SkyTrain to the Lafarge Lake–Douglas station and walk east about 10 minutes to the festival site to see the pipers and drummers, as well as the multicultural entertainment. Food and other vendors will be on site. Visit the website for tickets in advance. Volunteers are needed. MORE: scotfestbc.com

KILT TIME Get your Scottish kilt on for the 90th annual ScotFestBC: The BC Highland Games at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Tonight catch Beolach, a Juno Award-nominated band from Nova Scotia that plays the Ceilidh Stage under the Big Tent at 7:30 p.m. And don’t miss out the Pipes in the Park, the Open Piobaireachd and the ticketed Whisky & Oysters. No entry fee for tonight’s shows. Volunteers are needed. MORE: scotfestbc.com

June 18 CHECK MATE Test your chess skills at the Coquitlam Public Library’s chess club, an in-person event in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier library branch (575 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The activity runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and is in partnership with the Library Champions Project. All ages and levels are welcome; a 30-minute lesson starts the event. MORE: coqlibrary.ca

FISHING DAY For Father’s Day, take the kids to Lafarge Lake (1299 Pinetree Way) in Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park for the annual Family Fishing Day organized by Festival Coquitlam. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. and includes prizes during the province’s free fishing weekend (when B.C. anglers can fish without a licence). Anglers will be on site to teach participants how to fly tie, cast and catch rainbow trout.

Kids can take part in a special story time at Port Moody Public Library (at Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr.) for National Indigenous Day. Kung Jaadee (aka Roberta Kennedy) is a professional storyteller, educator and author with the Haida, Musqueam and Squamish First Nations. Kung Jaadee will read from her book, sing traditional Haida songs and share nursery rhymes and teach children to count in Xaad Kil. Sponsored in part by the Canadian Federation of University Women – Coquitlam, the all-ages drop-in event runs from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. in the Fireside Reading Room; no registration is required. MORE: calendar.portmoodylibrary.ca GOOD RESUME Job seekers can learn how to write effective resumes for their future employers, in an online presentation by the Coquitlam Public Library and WorkBC Centre. The Zoom tutorial will focus on the purpose and types of resumes. REGISTER: coqlibrary.ca

June 22 MARINER MUSIC Hear Scott Jacobs, a musician, singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter, at Mariner Brewing (H-1100 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam) as part of Mariner Music Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. MORE: marinerbrewing.ca

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June 27 It’s the last day to see Cracking the Egg, an art exhibit by Kaiden Alford that ends its run at Port Coquitlam city hall on June 28. Alford (they/ them) identifies as a queer, non-binary artist from Port Coquitlam who explores gender queerness and fluidity. Also, at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.), Rita and Siddhant wrap up their show of Brushstrokes by Nature. According to the city’s website, “Ritika and her husband ignited their passion for paints and sketching during the COVID-19 lockdown, and used this time to explore a variety of art forms.” MORE: portcoquitlam.ca/leighsquare

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June 25 CHECK MATE Test your chess skills at the Coquitlam Public Library’s chess club, an in-person event in the Nancy Bennett Room of the Poirier library branch (575 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The activity runs from 2 to 3:30 p.m. and is in partnership with the Library Champions Project. All ages and levels are welcome; a 30-minute lesson starts the event. Arrive early to save a spot. MORE: coqlibrary.ca

SALSA NIGHT Slip on comfortable shoes and hit the TD Community Plaza at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way) for the free Salsa Night. Presented Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szefler of the Hot Salsa Dance Zone, the event by Lafarge Lake runs from 7 to 10 p.m.; a dance class for absolute beginners starts at 7 p.m. MORE: hotsalsadancezone.com MEMORY MASQUERADE It’s the 30th anniversary for Theatrix Youtheatre in the Tri-Cities and the group is hosting a Memory Masquerade, a theatrical walking tour to mark the milestone. There are eight tours through the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (2150 Wilson Ave.) starting at 11 a.m. The event includes games, costumes, music, prizes, art, singing, dancing, circus acts and alumni performances Tickets are $15. MORE: memorymasquerade.BPT.me

Kaitlyn Beugh is in Port Coquitlam this spring and summer as the city’s new artist-in-residence at Lions Park, where she hopes to spark connection through art. A former special educational assistant with the Vancouver School Board, Beugh said her aim with the six-month stint is to explore the downtown park to learn how to use its natural materials in abundance like Himalayan blackberry and English ivy to create a community installation. Here is a list of her public activities and dates: • Invasive Species Walk: June 4, July 21, Aug. 16, Sept. 11 • Ecoprinting: June 11, July 28, Aug. 23, Sept. 18 • Drawing with the Rain Garden: June 18, Sept. 25 To sign up, you can go to the City of Port Coquitlam’s registration site.

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June 29 MARINER MUSIC Hear singer–songwriter Evan Kennedy at Mariner Brewing (H-1100 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam) as part of Mariner Music Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. MORE: marinerbrewing.ca

STORYTIME Port Coquitlam families can take their little ones to the Terry Fox Library (in the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, 2150 Wilson Ave.) for stories, songs and rhymes. The event runs from 11 to 11:30 p.m. REGISTER: https://fvrl.bibliocommons.com/ locations/PC GOLF CLASSIC Try out your swing at the Westwood Golf and Country Club (3251 Plateau Blvd., Coquitlam) for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s annual Golf Classic. Registration includes an 18-hole scramble, golf cart, food on the course and dinner. MORE: tricitieschamber.com

Thursday, June 30th is the 1st day of Port Moody’s 45th annual Golden Spike Festival, which runs from 3 to 10 p.m. at Rocky Point Park (2800-block of Murray Street, Port Moody). Sponsored in part by the Tri-City News, the fest today includes entertainment by Cease & Desist and The Piano Men (in the beverage garden). Admission is by donation. Volunteers are needed. MORE: goldenspike.ca

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