TriCity News June 4, 2020 by Tri-City News

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Families say care home neglected residents Allegations come as Nicola Lodge deals with COVID-19 case stefan labbÉ slabbe@tricitynews.com

Jing Wang concentrates as she returns a volley in her daily table tennis match with Bandula Abeysundara at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park. While the tables have been opened for use again for more than two weeks, other facilities in the park, like the playgrounds and remaining sports courts in the city were reopened on Monday. They had been closed for several weeks because of the COVID-19 pandemic. mario bartel/tHe tri-CitY NeWS

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Following revelations last week that COVID-19 made its way into a third seniors care home in the Tri-Cities, some residents’ families are calling out what they call patterns of neglect at the facility. Fraser Health identified a single case at Nicola Lodge on May 27 and, since then, the resident has been put into isolation, according to its head doctor Dr. Martin Lavoie. The health authority said it has now implemented “enhanced control measures” at the facility and in a written statement, the parent company, Sienna Living, outlined how staff are monitoring residents without symptoms,

screening essential visitors at the door, as well as wearing surgical masks and having their temperature taken twice per shift. Since it was revealed last week that the coronavirus had made it into the home, The Tri-City News has spoken with several family members with loved ones living at the facility. Before the pandemic, family members describe how Nicola Lodge care aides would shower residents once a week, often missing the date and leaving them to languish without bathing for two weeks at a time. “We have to remind them like, ‘Hey, our mother-inlaw didn’t get a shower.’ And they’re like, ‘Oh, she knows what day it is?’” said one family member, who spoke to The Tri-City News on condition that we not publish his name for fear of repercussions for his mother-in-law. see

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Port Moody gym closure ‘tip of the iceberg’ Fitness industry struggling due to COVID-19 pandemic STEfaN laBBÉ slabbe@tricitynews.com

A kickboxing gym in Port Moody is one of the latest businesses forced to shut its doors due to the COVID-19 crisis. It’s a closure the owners say is only the “tip of the iceberg” of a fitness industry on the brink of collapse. The shuttering of Port Moody’s 9ROUND location, one of three scheduled to shut in the Lower Mainland, was first announced to its members in a detailed letter. “We can tell you it has been the most emotionally difficult time of our lives,” wrote Wade and Gina Allen who brought the franchise to B.C. and have owned and operated the three gyms for the last four years. Part of the decision to shut the gym’s doors stemmed from the same uncertainty every business has been forced to endure throughout the pandemic. But in 9ROUND’s case, the pandemic hit at the worst possible moment. Normally, the spring months are the gym’s best months, when they bring on most of their new members

Gina and Wade Allen, the owners and operators of 9ROUND kickboxing gyms in Port Moody, Surrey and Langley, have shuttered their gyms permanently. faCEBOOK/9ROUND fITNESS PORT MOODY.

for the year and make up for the natural attrition rates of slower months. It’s a time when everyone starts working on their beach body and the gym launches an eight- to 12-week challenge to get into shape. “It all went south quite fast. Everybody’s email started the same way: ‘I hate to do this, but…’” said Allen in an interview with The Tri-City News. As members lost their jobs or cut expenses not knowing what their futures would

look like, membership plummeted. By April 1, they had frozen members accounts, both to be fair and as an incentive to prevent people from leaving permanently. Pre-pandemic, they had a steadily growing membership across all three gyms. But by the middle of May, their membership plummeted to roughly 40%. To make matters worse, their landlords at Newport Village wouldn’t commit to participating in the federal commercial rent relief

program known as CERCA, according to Allen. “They’ve kind of gone dark on me, which is scary,” said Allen. During normal times, the gym would have 13 or 14 people on the floor by 10 a.m., said Allen, adding that a big part of the popularity of the workout was that you could show up at any time and jump in the nine-round rotation without reserving a time slot. “You show up when you want [and] a trainer shows up

every three minutes to show them how to kick and punch, and this and that,” said Allen. It was a high-intensity workout that could adapt to any person’s body size and ability, and most of their members were women between 30 and 35-years-old. But where big-box gyms like Club 16 Trevor Linden or Golds have the ability to space things out, boutique gyms like 9ROUND operates in small commercial spaces with tighter margins, said Allen.

When the provincial guidelines to re-open gyms required a two-metre distance between people while working out, as well as the constant disinfecting of equipment and floor space, they went from being able to work with 18 people at a time down to five. “The gyms are just too narrow, especially Port Moody,” said Allen. “High-intensity interval training doesn’t work in a COVID world. That was the writing on the wall.” Now Allen is fixing up his resume for the first time in a long time, applying for jobs he says he’s way over-qualified for and hoping for the best. “It’s quite a hard pill to swallow. We’ve done nothing wrong. We’ve done everything by the book. We’re solid with the CRA. We’ve never missed a rent payment. We’ve never screwed a member,” he said. “To have it all disappear? It’s hard.” Still, Allen has no plans to jump back into the fitness industry and has dark projections on where it’s all going. Not until there’s a vaccine does he predict people will shake their skittish behaviour in tight, sweaty places like gyms. When that happens, it will be a “gold rush,” or “the Wild West of people returning to gyms.” But first, said Allen, “I don’t think we’ve heard even the tip of the iceberg.” “It’s going to be ugly.”

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“They were trying to take advantage of her because they thought she had Alzheimer’s,” he alleged. Family members also say they’ve witnessed care aides laugh instead of attending to residents who have soiled themselves, and on many occasions, failed to help residents get through a meal. “One lady, if you helped her eat, she would eat. But the workers wouldn’t even help her eat. They’d just take her food and throw it in the garbage,” said the son-in-law. Like all seniors homes across the province, Nicola Lodge has been on lockdown since mid-March when the province placed restrictions on visitors. For some weeks, some family members of residents said they received automated messages saying there were no reported cases. “And for the last two, three weeks, there’s been nothing,” said the son-in-law. “It’s kind of a scary thought because they have their hands on a person’s life and they have control of what could happen to her.”

Nicola Lodge in Port Coquitlam currently has one case of COVID-19. Just how the virus entered the facility is not clear. Stefan LabbÉ/the tRI-CItY neWS

The Tri-City News has not been able to independently confirm any of the allegations. In a written response, a spokesperson for Sienna Living did not specifically address allegations of neglect, instead writing that “any time a concern is raised by a resi-

dent, staff or family member, we do everything we can to address it.” “We take any concerns very seriously,” added director of communications and stakeholder relations Natalie Gokchenian. Nicola Lodge marks the

17th seniors home run by Sienna Living that has identified at least one case of COVID-19. Most are in Ontario, including the Altamont Care Community in Scarborough, one of five seniors homes singled out by the Canadian Armed Forces

in a recent report. At the Ontario facility, the report detailed “horrific” allegations of insect infestations, aggressive resident feeding that caused choking, bleeding infections, and residents crying for help for hours. And while some allegations

of neglect, like how residents are not receiving three meals a day and how the military brought in its own food to feed residents, echo the allegations at Nicola Lodge, others, like bed sores worn through to the bone and dangerous errors in administering medication, go much further. Some family members of Nicola Lodge residents say the facility has worked hard to keep the disease out and shouldn’t be painted with the same brush just because it’s owned by the same parent company. Coquitlam’s Patti Pauquette — who has both parents and her 63-year-old sister at Nicola Lodge — said that while the company has had problems in Ontario, Nicola Lodge moved quickly to shut its doors in March and have gone “above and beyond” when it comes to implementing safety measures, performing extra cleaning and taking care of residents. “There’s always two sides to every story,” she said. “I’ve only seen good things.” “Maybe that just stays back east,” she added.

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Celebrating Our Seniors JUNE 4 – 10

Celebrating Our Seniors

The City recognizes BC Seniors’ Week during the ﬁrst full week of June each year – June 1 to 7 in 2020 – to honour the contributions of seniors and a generation that helped build the community and country. Coquitlam has moved its Seniors’ Week festivities online for 2020, with a variety of activities celebrating residents aged 50 and up.

Message From the Mayor

Seniors’ Week Activities

It’s BC Seniors’ Week, a time each year when we celebrate our seniors and everything they contribute to our families and community. Seniors’ Week also reminds us to make space in our busy lives for the seniors we know and love. Like many celebrations this year, our Seniors’ Week festivities have been moved online to protect the age group most vulnerable to COVID-19. Through our CoquitlamSPIRIT initiative, we’re providing online activities for local seniors while also encouraging the community to show the older generations their respect and some kindness. Seniors have been particularly hard-hit during the pandemic. In addition to the health concerns, some are having a hard time adapting to a new reality that relies heavily on technology for services and personal connection. Many are more isolated than ever while struggling to deal with extra costs, like sanitization supplies and grocery delivery. I encourage you to try to ﬁnd a way to ease the pandemic burden for the seniors in your life, whether they are a family member or neighbour. They may need help with errands, but chances are, what they’re missing most is social interaction. Carve out time to check in with them and to help them stay connected. For someone stuck at home, it can be life-changing to learn how to chat with your grandkids, take an exercise program or order groceries online. Another aspect of Seniors’ Week that I want to mention is about recognizing that many seniors continue to be vibrant members of our community. They volunteer, they help their kids and grandkids, they engage in leisure activities, and they’re avid users of our City programs and services. Seniors have value, and they deserve our respect and attention. And right now, they also need our consideration. We’re all feeling the pandemic fatigue, and some of us are getting a bit lax about physical distancing and other health precautions. Please remember that you’re not just doing it for yourself – you’re doing it to protect the most vulnerable in our society. All of us are important.

The City also provides a variety of programs and resources to assist seniors during the pandemic. Read about them in this special edition of our City Page, or visit coquitlam.ca/seniorsweek.

Coquitlam’s week-long celebration includes activities for both seniors and the community. Daily social media posts this week are encouraging residents to show their support for seniors, and online activities include instructions for making a decorative door hanger, a creative writing program and a variety of ﬁtness programs designed for those aged 50-plus. As well, Council members are assisting with deliveries this week through the City’s Meals for Seniors program. Visit coquitlam.ca/seniorsweek for information about these programs and other resources for seniors.

Meals for Seniors

Coquitlam seniors can purchase nutritious frozen meals prepared in the Dogwood and Glen Pine kitchens. Priced at $7.50 and delivered Tuesdays and Fridays, the meals are intended to help seniors stay healthy and reduce their need to go out. For this week’s menu or to order, contact 604-927-4386 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays for Tuesday deliveries, or from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday for Friday deliveries. Payment is by credit card. For general information, phone 604-927-6098.

Phone Buddies

The Phone Buddy Program connects seniors in the community with volunteers who provide social contact through weekly phone calls. Seniors receive a call from a compassionate and supportive volunteer who has been screened and matched to them by City staff. If you are a Coquitlam senior living alone or know a senior who could use a friendly phone call, contact Dogwood Pavilion at 604-927-6098 or Glen Pine Pavilion at 604-927-6940 weekdays to sign up. Visit coquitlam.ca/volunteer to sign up as a volunteer.

Letters of Kindness

Want to help brighten a seniors’ day? The City is accepting submissions of letters, poems, drawings or anything with a positive message to distribute to seniors who have signed up for the Meals for Seniors delivery program. To participate, simply submit a letter or scanned image by email to volunteers@coquitlam.ca.

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CoquitlamSPIRIT for Seniors

Check out the 50 Plus section at coquitlam.ca/spirit for ways to stay healthy and connected during the pandemic, including City programs, online ﬁtness classes, ideas for self-care and creative activities, and resources for support and information.

Additional Support for Seniors

Y Tri-Cities COVID-19 Support Line – volunteers help with errands, information, phone checkins and more: call 236-668-7463 (toll-free) Y Safe Seniors, Strong Communities – a partnership between BC211 and United Way’s Better at Home program, helping seniors with non-medical tasks including meal prep, errands and phone check-ins: call 2-1-1 (seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.) or sign up at bc211.ca Y Tri-Cities Seniors Planning Network – Deliveries, phone calls and other support for seniors: contact 604-949-0599 or tricitiesseniorsplanningntwk@gmail.com, or visit facebook.com/tricitiesseniorsplanningnetwork Y SUCCESS – Multicultural agency providing online visits, email, phone calls and support services: call 604-468-6000 Y Seniors’ Distress Line – Provided through the Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of B.C.: crisiscentrechat.ca (noon to 1 a.m. daily) or call 604-872-1234 (24/7) Y B.C. government – Information about provincial programs and resources for seniors: gov.bc.ca/seniors Y Ofﬁce of the Seniors’ Advocate – COVID-19 resources and other information for B.C. seniors: seniorsadvocatebc.ca/covid-19 Y HealthLink BC – 24/7 COVID-19 assessment and resources: healthlinkbc.ca or call 8-1-1 (24/7, toll-free)

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New swim tank, amenities considered for Spani Pool $100k for study to review 50-year-old outdoor pool GARY MCKENNA gmckenna@tricitynews.com

Coquitlam’s Spani Pool could be getting an upgrade. Council approved spending $100,000 to study renewing the facility, which has been a popular summer amenity ever since it opened nearly 50 years ago. “Outdoor pools serve an important role in the community of Coquitlam,” staff said in a report. “They enhance the range of aquatic facilities available in the city, increase opportunities for exercise and sport, provide additional learn-to-swim opportunities and are popular destinations for respite from summer heat, relaxing and socializing.” A new swim tank is necessary to extend the life of the pool, but a consultant hired by the city will look at a range of options for additional supporting amenities, like an upgraded concession, picnic area and spray deck. Improvements to the heating and water treatment equipment are also expected to bring the system in line with current energy efficiency

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standards and new change rooms and washrooms are being designed to make the facility more inclusive. The actual pool is expected to be enlarged as well and may even be relocated to a different part of the current

site, according to a staff report. “Different configurations will be considered and different considerations for how one enters the park and how the drop-off and parking works,” said Don Luymes,

Coquitlam general manager of lands and facilities. While a final budget is still months away, a staff report said a “high-level estimate” for the cost of the project is $15 million. “A detailed budget will be developed once the design process is concluded,” the document noted. Everyone at the council table supported moving ahead with the pool renewal process. Coun. Chris Wilson said he was happy to see the city recommitting to outdoor pools after the closure of Rochester Pool several years ago, while Coun. Bonita Zarrillo called the facilities the city’s core service. “Coquitlam grew up with those pools and to see their continued functionality is promising and really worth the effort,” said Mayor Richard Stewart. Stewart also suggested the city contemplate a name change for the facility, which is named after a former parks board commissioner and developer. “I don’t know that there is a reason to continue that beyond the present if we go to a point where we have substantially changed the building,” Stewart said, later adding: “That’s just my preference.”

A home on Linton Street and Walnut Crescent caught fire last week. SUBMITTED PHOTO FIRE & RESCUE

Family pulled from burning Coq. home GARY MCKENNA gmckenna@tricitynews.com

Firefighters rescued three people from the secondstorey of a Coquitlam home destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. The incident occurred shortly after 3 a.m., when crews arrived to a fully involved blaze at Linton Street and Walnut Crescent. Three people were home at the time and Coquitlam Fire Chief Jim Ogloff told The TriCity News that first responders had to use ground ladders to get them out of harms way. “It was definitely a harrowing experience for the occupants, as you can imagine,” he said. “They were frightened and obviously concerned.” While the occupants — an elderly couple and their middle-aged daughter — suffered some smoke inhala-

tion and were taken to Royal Columbian Hospital, Ogloff said the injuries were not serious. However, the home suffered significant damage. The weight of the concrete roof tiles caused the roof to collapse and there was significant smoke and fire damage throughout the structure, he added. Investigators are still on scene trying to determine what caused the blaze and where the flames originated. Because of the time of day, Ogloff said there were not many witnesses. However, he noted investigators would be canvassing the property and the area for any door cameras or surveillance footage that could shed some light on what happened. “So far, there’s no indication of the cause,” he said. “Our investigators are on the scene today and they will probably be there all day.”

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Notice of Electronic Public Hearing Amendment to the Zoning Bylaw

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4179

WRITTEN PUBLIC INPUT May 28 - June 9 Members of the public can submit written opinions to: publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca

The intent of the bylaw is to rezone 2951 Coast Meridian Road from RS1 (Residential Dwelling 1) to RD (Residential Duplex) to allow for a duplex use. Location: 2951 Coast Meridian Road

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A Port Coquitlam councillor is taking legal action against the municipality after she was censured last week for allegedly disclosing confidential information. Coun. Laura Dupont’s lawyer said they are seeking damages for defamation and a judicial review of the decision to sanction her, noting council failed to pass a public resolution required by the Community Charter before holding a closed meeting. “As a result, there was no legitimate in-camera meeting, therefore there can be no claim that the information is confidential,” said attorney Sebastien Anderson. The lawyer also questioned the city’s authority to sanction and censure a council member. “There is nothing in the Community Charter that gives them that power,” Anderson added. “The only sanction in the Community Charter is a councillor can be disqualified when they have a conflict of interest.” The defamation case stems

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from two city-issued press releases through which council announced the decision to censure Dupont. In the first statement, released Thursday, the city said the sanctions were based on independent third-party findings that Dupont had disclosed confidential information in breach of section 117 of the Community Charter. The city would not elaborate on what information was leaked. In an interview with The Tri-City News shortly after the statement was released, Dupont apologized for what she called a “mistake.” However, she said the sanctions were “extremely heavy handed” and the public would be “surprised” if they knew the details.

Dupont’s comments prompted a second press release from the city, which Anderson said repeated the defamatory statements. “They repeated the defamatory information in that press release and went beyond it,” he added. “It talked about her having been provided with due process and procedural fairness and we are disputing that as well.” The city of Port Coquitlam confirmed they have received the legal notice from Dupont’s lawyers, but said they would not “provide further information due to the pending legal action.” In a notice Anderson sent to the city on Tuesday, he asks that Dupont be reinstated to her committee appointments and be allowed

to participate in the acting mayor rotation. It also seeks to remove any limits on her access to confidential information. The issue has exposed divisions at city hall. Dupont said she believes the censure is an effort to silence her views on environmental protection and climate change. She also described a “culture of bullying” at the council table since the last election. “It has been an intimidating place,” she said. “I have been feeling extremely intimidated.” However, Dupont’s council colleagues disagreed with her characterization of what prompted the censure motion. In a joint statement released Friday, the five councillors and Mayor Brad West said Dupont’s mistakes were not a “minor error” and that the city’s response was justified. “Council has taken the matter very seriously and would not have taken such actions over a minor error,” the council members said in a statement. “The actions are directly related to Councillor Dupont’s conduct and breaches of confidentiality and not related to any Council policy discussions or positions.”

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The city of Port Coquitlam is moving to allow the backyard use of natural gas and propane fire pits, portable heaters and decorative fire tables. That’s following a request by council for staff to prepare the applicable bylaw amendments that would make the patio and backyard devices legal in the city. The city banned every outdoor gas appliance except barbecues back in 2015 as a way to cut down on smoke and reduce the risk of fire. But in the five years since, fire statistics do not report a single incidence of fire damage from gas heaters or fire pits, according to a release from the city. “This will help our residents make their outdoor spaces more comfortable while they

continue to spend more time at home due to the pandemic,” Mayor Brad West said in the written statement. “We’re happy to make this common sense change, which not only reflects the requests we’ve been getting from the community as they are popular and widely used, but also our fire safety research.” The new rules will require anyone planning to light one of the devices to ensure it only burns either natural gas or propane and that it has a three metre (10 feet) clearance from anything that could catch fire. In addition, users should be careful to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and only use the appliances on private property. The bylaw amendments will be heard and considered at a June 9 council meeting. If approved, Port Coquitlam would join several other municipalities across the Metro Vancouver region that already approve the use of such devices.

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It’s mostly back to business as usual for Port Moody firefighters, police and paramedics. Last Friday, the city’s first responders staged their last parade of vehicles past Eagle Ridge Hospital as a show of support for health-care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The hospital freed up much of its capacity to help it deal with any cases of the respiratory virus that came its way. Ron Coulson, the chief of Port Moody Fire Rescue, said the weekly parade, that had started as a nightly occurrence during the early weeks of the crisis, had been a big morale boost for the community as people struggled with stress, financial hardship and isolation brought on by the closure of schools and many businesses. “The whole pandemic has been challenging emotionally on all of us,” he said, adding firefighters benefitted by channelling some of their own nerves

A last-minute plea by the owner of a Port Moody house that was heavily damaged by a fire in 2016 that killed a mother of six children wasn’t enough to sway city council from its resolve to remove the scar that continues to traumatize neighbours. At their virtual meeting May 26, councillors approved a formal remedial action order against Morgan Crest Development Corp. of Surrey to tear down the house in the 3300-block of Dewdney Trunk Road within 30 days, or plead its case for reconsideration of the order within 14 days. In a call-in submission, company principal Arian Soheili tried to do just that. He told councillors the building has already been gutted of fixtures, wiring and plumbing, but the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to complete the permitting process so the project to renovate the home and add a secondary suite can move forward. “We have met with all the

Port Moody firefighters attend a fire in the 3000-block of Dewdney Trunk Road in 2016 that killed a mother of six. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

requirements,” Soheili said. Port Moody’s manager of building, bylaw and licensing, Robyn MacLeod, told council the property has gone through several owners since police wrapped up their investigation into the fire that resulted in a man being charged and ultimately convicted of second-degree murder. She said Soheili had acquired the home as part of a planned assembly for a larger development project but abandoned that idea last November and he now intended to fix it up as a rental property.

In a report to council, Port Moody’s senior bylaw enforcement officer, Patrik Kolby, said repeated attempts to get the owner to repair the damaged home had resulted in two fines being issued under the city’s unsightly premise bylaw in January, 2018, and another in March, 2019. Neither has been paid. That angered Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov. “I wish we could move faster on this,” he said. “I’m happy to see this thing go yesterday.” Coun. Steve Milani said

as long as the home is left standing in its charred state, it serves as a reminder of the tragedy. “The sooner this site can be dealt with, the sooner the family and community as a whole can move forward,” he said. Coun. Zoe Royer agreed, saying she couldn’t fathom any further delays. Soheili now has 30 days to demolish the home or demonstrate he’s done substantial work to repair its exterior. If the city is not satisfied he’s complied, it can tear down the house at his expense.

and anxieties in a positive way. Friday’s parade was cheered by onlookers from the sidewalks as it passed through the Klahanie and Newport Village neighbourhoods, and dozens more lined the driveway into the hospital. “There was some extra ‘thank-yous’ out there,” Coulson said. The parade was one of several outreach initiatives by Port Moody firefighters to help ease the strain of the public health emergency. They included a poster contest to decorate the windows of the enclosure at the Inlet Station fire hall that houses the department’s antique 1949 Mercury pumper, a virtual tour of the hall, as well as drive-by visits for kids and even a 90-year-old senior celebrating a birthday. Those are scheduled to end June 5. Coulson said the efforts have reinforced the special relationship between Port Moody residents and the city’s emergency services. “We’re not a big metropolitan centre,” he said. “We work hard to maintain that ‘no-call-too-small’ mentality.”

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Topic: Censure of Coun. Dupont

“From the info released... [Coun.] Dupont breached the charter not once, not twice, but three times. I don’ believe that the Mayor and council had any choice but to impose consequences.”

“Does the punishment really fit the ‘crime’? This is a he said she said. I’d also like to know who investigated this... Seems like this should have gone to a mediator trained in this area.”

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wo years ago, the number of Canadian veterans applying for disability benefits stood at roughly 30,000. Last year, that number climbed to 40,000, and this year it stood at 44,000. The federal Veteran’s Affairs department, which handles the program, has a policy that 80% of all applications are to be processed within 16 weeks. Clearly, that target is not being met. In April, Robert Nordlund, an RCMP officer for 36 years, died of cancer. He had been waiting two years to learn if he qualified for benefits. But Veterans Affairs dismisses requests if the applicant has meanwhile died and there is no surviving spouse or dependent children. This disgraceful state of affairs began in 2006, when the federal government replaced

lifelong pensions with a lump sum payment. During the 2015 election, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to reinstate the pension. But instead, his government bundled all of the existing benefits into an entitlement that veteran’s groups say is worth roughly half what the previous pension would have offered. There are several additional factors in play. Trudeau’s administration has introduced a computerized program for disability payments that has some of the same bugs as his government’s Phoenix payroll system. Paperwork is also a nightmare. Master Cpl. Paul Franklin served with the Canadian military as a medic for 11 years. Two weeks before he retired, he lost both his legs to a suicide bomber in Afghanistan. Every year since he has been required to prove

he has no legs. Then in 2018, the veteran’s ombudsman’s office discovered that more than 270,000 retired soldiers had been shortchanged by Veterans Affairs. The amounts involved, totalling some $165 million, were huge. The department has admitted the “accounting” error and promised restitution this year. But in the meantime, about 175,000 of these veterans have died. But by far the most immediate problem is the lengthy wait veterans must endure to learn if their application will be approved. Some 70 members of the armed forces have committed suicide after their service overseas. Some could have been saved if the government had lived up to its promises of faster and improved service. And here an ugly thought enters the scene. If veterans without direct de-

pendents die two years before an application is processed, the government will make no payment to the estate. To be fair, this policy is set in legislation (though given the department’s wellestablished reputation for tardiness, one might wonder why). Nevertheless, there is no financial incentive to move at better than a snail’s pace. We’re not suggesting deliberate foot-dragging. We are suggesting that if the department cannot live up to its wait-times policy, the two-year deadline should be extended. We ask young men and women to step forward and serve their country, with the promise that when the time comes, they will receive a fair pension, and get it in a timely manner. As things stand, those promises are not being honoured. Not even close.

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The Editor, Since the Burke Mountain Naturalists are mentioned in your May 28 article, “Port Coquitlam censures councillor who ‘unlawfully disclosed confidential information’”, we feel a comment from us is justified. Coun. Laura Dupont was once a member of our organization and served on our board of directors prior to joining Port Coquitlam council in 2014. During the time she was with us, and subsequently during her time on council,

she has been a consistent and strong voice for nature. For years, Laura has been an ardent proponent of keeping salmon wild and she worked hard to ensure the protection of urban streams. Most recently, Laura has worked to preserve Port Coquitlam’s large heritage trees and to increase the city’s tree canopy as a means of carbon sequestration and erosion control. Laura has always been a dedicated advocate of protecting natural spaces in Port Coquitlam. As one example,

she recognized the need for continued conservation efforts at one of PoCo’s jewels, Blakeburn Lagoons Park, and she coordinated the efforts of city staff and several of our members to accomplish this. We do not know the circumstances leading to her censure, but we want it known that we continue to consider Dupont a knowledgeable, effective and passionate defender of the TriCities’ natural environment. Victoria Otton Burke Mountain Naturalists

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The Editor, This is not meant to criticize well-run, long-term care facilities, of which there are many. However, there are countless centres that are disgraceful in every respect. Many people who visit parents, friends or married partners at these facilities, even though they complain, run the gauntlet of bureaucracy. We’ve all seen care homes that are ill-run, badly staffed, filthy, or allow abuse in many forms. We’ve all heard from the media, word-of-mouth and from people who have personally experienced the above. It is no secret that the majority of deaths caused by COVID-19 in Canada occur to

the elderly. Assuming this is true, why? Who is ultimately responsible for this? Can this be narrowed down to poor inspection of these premises, mismanagement or greedy owners? Justice in the form of severe fines, incarceration or loss of licence should be quickly imposed. It is not the time for committees or inquiry. It is a time for action! It is obvious that watchdogs worth their salt, should be the guardians of our elderly. Or, they should be quickly terminated. The sooner this is cleaned up, the sooner COVID-19 will diminish and the sooner we can get back to near normalcy. Ron Gobeil

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Keith Kamizato lives for two things in this world: sushi and hardcore heavy metal. So when he finally struck out on his own nine years ago to launch a restaurant, Sushi K Kamizato, the sushi master and former bass player built the Port Coquitlam haunt into a veritable shrine to both the thick sound of metal and traditional Japanese cuisine. Unlike your average sushi restaurant, you won’t find the bento boxes, chicken teriyaki and California rolls adapted to the tastes of Metro Vancouverites; Kamizato’s style closely dovetails with the roots of Japanese sushi tradition. “We’re not a typical Japanese restaurant,” said Kamizato. “You go to Tokyo and try the sushi [there], it’s the exact same experience you can have here in PoCo... I make it in front of you and you try it piece by piece.” The restaurant, run by Kamizato and his wife, has drawn a loyal following over the years, with a base of regulars coming from as far as the United States and Toronto, but also closer to home, with sushi enthusiasts coming from the Tri-Cities and

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neighbouring municipalities like Richmond, Surrey and Vancouver. Inside the 22-seat restaurant, the walls are lined with bass and electric guitars, Iron Maiden posters and a wallsized photo collage preserving the fuzzy memories of longago-catered Bon Jovi and Metallica concerts. The distorted guitar and blunt vocals of “Master of Puppets” scream over an otherwise quiet kitchen. From the corner, Kamizato whips out a Juno trophy for Heavy Metal Album of the

Year, bestowed to his childhood friends from the Devin Townsend Project in 2015 (what’s left of the band still comes and jams at the restaurant from time to time). Things couldn’t have been going better. Then COVID-19 hit, and like the rest of the restaurant industry, the Kamizato’s were forced to adapt. “It really freaked me out,” he said. “But what can we do? It’s the way it is. My biggest concern now is to survive, just to stay afloat.”

The Kamizato’s quickly shut the front door, only opening for take-out (they re-opened their doors on June 1, where they re-launched dine-in, reservation-only seating at less than half capacity). As someone who always strives for perfection and authenticity, the sushi chef has a hard time letting his style of cooking bend to the realities of COVID-19, and he can’t help but implore take-out diners to eat their orders fresh, the minute they step back on the sidewalk outside his door. In the kitchen, the fre-

quency and size of shipments from Japan have dropped, and, in recent months, he’s leaned more heavily on local staples like wild sockeye salmon, albacore tuna, sea urchin and spot prawns regularly sourced from local fishers. Kamizato said he’s always got one foot in two worlds, whether it’s combining sushi and heavy metal, or comparing the spread of COVID-19 in Japan and B.C. Like many British Columbians, he found himself turning into a news junky over recent months,

every day tuning in to provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry’s daily press conferences. “Everybody is so scared but Dr. Bonnie is always telling us what to do. She’s so soft spoken. A lot of people listen,” he said. “It makes me really feel safe.” Inspired by her words, Kamizato has dreamed up the “Dr. Bonnie,” capturing in sushi the soft-spoken style B.C.’s top doctor brings to the lectern. It begins with a knob of rice cupped in a slivered nest of butterfish. From the height of the sushi bar, Kamizato sears the mild-tasting fish with a blowtorch, before topping it with a secret medley of seafood and crunchy shallots. Delicately served on a green leaf, the teetering ode to the provincial health officer is finished with a light drizzle of hazel-brown secret sauce and garnished with an edible Japanese flower Kamizato calls “Dr. Bonnie’s mask.” “The taste is very light. So as long as you don’t have a seafood allergy, you should like it,” he said, adding that he’s collecting the proceeds from the “Dr. Bonnie” for charity. And while Kamizato hopes Henry will come to try her namesake dish one day, like the rest of his customers, the metalhead sushi chef warns music is not optional. “‘You don’t like hardcore metal? Too bad. That’s your problem,’” said Kamizato with another one of those laughs.

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Mom, dad — how am I doing in school? That’s a question parents who have been supervising their children during the remote learning initiative may be asked in the coming days as June grades are finalized. Tuesday, School District 43 laid out its plan for final grades and revealed that parents, as well as students, will be given input into this year’s report card. And parent input will be key as the majority of parents plan to keep their children home from school in the coming weeks. “Parents are our partners. They are a teacher as well as a parent,” explained Paul McNaughton, director of instruction, who said teachers will be communicating via phone call, email, Zoom, FreshGrade, and even face-toface with parents for thoughts on their child’s education. While students typically reflect on their work, parent input is new and considered an important part of the grading process as school winds down for the year, McNaughton said. Parents will be asked a series of questions, which have already been ‘field-tested’ among SD43 parents. “The answer to those ques-

tions that the parents and students provide will give us rich information to put into the report card,” principal Andrea McComb told trustees during a Zoom board meeting. School work for kindergarten to Grade 8 has focused on literacy, numeracy, physical and mental wellness and effort for “passion projects” and non-academic activities will be considered, making for a relatively straightforward grading process because younger students already had covered 70% of their year. For high school students in Grade 9-12 who only completed 25% of their course when schools closed, course content had to be adjusted.

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She said in addition to instituting all the safety procedures prescribed by provincial guidelines to ensure physical distancing and hygienic practices, they also did a dry run with friends prior to their reopening May 19 so they could get an outside look at what works and what could be further refined. “It’s going to come down to a lot of customer education,” MacIntosh said. At Coquitlam’s Mariner Brewing, which has also reopened, customers are required to use hand sanitizer before entering its tasting room that has had its capacity reduced by half, with tables six feet apart and seating maximized at six per table. As well, menus are only being used once and

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A Port Coquitlam event production company that has pivoted to drive-in movies and graduation ceremonies says it’s struggling to stay afloat even as other parts of B.C.’s economy look to reopen. As one of the biggest event and production companies in the Tri-Cities, Galactic Entertainment usually provides events with lasers, lights, rigging and audio gear for all sorts of events, from small weddings to the on-going, laser-choreographed shows that

Galactic Entertainment sets up one of its LED screens at an event. The company is looking to drive-in graduation ceremonies and even movies to help make up for a staggering 90% loss in revenue due to the pandemic — but that plan has been thrown into question following a provincial ban on gatherings of more than 50 vehicles. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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ness has plummeted with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and cancellation of large public gatherings. Events started cancelling March 12 and within less than a week the company was forced to lay off 19 staff, according to CEO Tanya Robichaud. “I cried that day,” said Robichaud. “We’re at about 10% of where we should be. It’s scary.” The company went from having an “amazing start” to spring and summer to trying to find some way to keep their business afloat. Having gotten its start nearly two decades ago in producing graduation ceremonies, the company looked back to its roots to come up with new ways to keep that special milestone alive in the middle of a pandemic — and

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were one of the first to pitch the idea of a drive-in graduation ceremony. “I emailed every school from Hope to Whistler with our idea,” said Robichaud. Unlike many drive-in theatres that use a projector to screen films, Galactic uses a giant LED wall, like a big flatscreen TV, so you don’t half to wait until the sun goes down to see it. That makes staggering events to reduce crowds over a longer period of time possible. Robichaud’s original idea was to have graduates and their families park in school parking lots. From there, everyone could watch as cameras would film graduates walking across the stage in socially-acceptable groups, the images beamed live on to the big screen. FM transmit-

ters would allow families and friends to tune in the audio on a designated radio channel in their car. While a lot of schools have waited to finalize their plans, so far four private schools from Chilliwack, Langley, Abbotsford and Surrey have signed on, and another private school in Port Coquitlam has also expressed interest. “Between this and backyard parties, this is what we have right now,” said Robichaud. “This was just a no brainer for us to be part of the event. Part of the solution.” Post-graduation, business looks increasingly bleak, though the company is looking for ways to navigate regulations and make-up for the massive decline in revenue. SEE

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Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

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With all big summer events gone and weddings put off until next year, Robichaud said her company is working with some municipalities to find a way to throw drive-in movie nights and had recently been in conversations with the city of New Westminster to do just that. That was before provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry issued an amendment on restrictions of mass gatherings of no more than 50 people to include gatherings of no more than 50 vehicles and a restriction on the sale of refreshments. “Anyone attending these events must stay in their cars unless they have to go to washrooms, which must be serviced with running water for proper hand hygiene,” wrote the prov-

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ince in a press release. Last week, Henry clarified that while people staying in their vehicles can be “less risky,” she added, “That becomes a very challenging situation when you have large numbers of vehicles and to be able to monitor and ensure that you don’t have those multiple numbers of connections becomes much more challenging.” That’s prompted pushback from several drive-in theatres across B.C., who, like Robichaud, say the move to restrict their operation during the second phase of re-opening doesn’t make any sense seeing as they were allowed to operate during the height of the pandemic in B.C. One drive-in theatre in Langley has garnered nearly 25,000 signatures in a peti-

Monday, June 15, 2020 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2

tion asking for the Ministry of Health to reconsider its decision. “It’s up in the air now,” said Robichaud, pointing to the prospect of launching drive-in movie theatres. “It felt like we got kicked while we were down. We were pretty dismayed. At the end of the day, we can only work with what we’re given and hope for the best.” And while Robichaud said she “completely appreciates” what the public health officials are saying, what it means for their own future as the province rolls out its four-phase reopening plan is less certain. “Events are Phase 4 and it’s looking like that’s going to be either herd immunity or vaccine,” she said. “There’s just so many question marks.”

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The intent of Bylaw No. 5032, 2020 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5032, 2020 from RM-2 Three Storey Medium Density Apartment Residential to CD-19 Comprehensive Development Zone. If approved, the application would facilitate the development of one sixstorey rental apartment building containing 86 market rental units as well as 7 market rental townhouse units within the rental podium, and one 44-storey residential tower containing 287 market condominium units, 24 market rental units, 12 non-market rental units, 1 commercial retail unit, and 9 market townhouse units within the tower podium.

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. 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. Those who wish to provide verbal submissions must participate remotely via Zoom. Remote participants can use their computers, smart phones, tablets or telephones to speak to Council. Instructions for how to participate remotely are available at www. coquitlam.ca/publichearing. If you want to provide a verbal submission, please register as far in advance of the meeting as possible. Registration for remote participants can be found at www. coquitlam.ca/publichearing. If you wish to participate via telephone, please call 604-927-3010 to register. Please note, you may also register to attend the meeting remotely without signing up to speak to an item. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a speakers list for each item. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Jay Gilbert City Clerk

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Susan Walter admits she was a little skeptical about the benefits of wearing a mask to reduce transmission of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. But when British Columbia’s chief medical officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, gave her blessing to the covering, Walter got busy sewing. A month — and 300 masks — later, Walter’s toil has connected her closer to the community around her Gabriola Drive home in Coquitlam and is raising money for a couple of causes close to her heart. Walter, an avid sewer who’s retired from her job assembling the calendar at Simon Fraser University, started her mask making by fulfilling requests from friends. She also made some for members of Coquitlam Search and Rescue.

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Walter said she would have stopped there, but when she got news an 83-year-old uncle had passed away in England from complications brought on by COVID-19, the pandemic suddenly became very real to her. So she kept sewing masks. Walter sent some to Costco, where a friend’s daughter works. She packed others into plastic sleeves she’s saved from home delivery of her daily newspaper, and affixed

them to a sign on her front lawn, offering them up free to any takers. In return, all Walter asked for was a donation to the Share food bank or the Port Moody chapter of Days for Girls, a charitable organization that assembles feminine hygiene kits for young women in developing countries. Walter said the project has had the added benefit of depleting her vast supply of fabric swatches she’s gathered over her years as a sewer. But, more importantly, she’s met strangers and neighbours who’ve not only heeded her call to help her causes but also earned her notes and letters of gratitude dropped into her mail slot, a bouquet of flowers delivered to her door and a bottle of wine left on her stoop. “This project is lovely on so many levels,” said Walter, who often waits by her front window to watch people stroll up to her sign to retrieve a mask. “I’m connecting with people I don’t know.”

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Eager to keep up with demand, Walter has even enlisted her partner, Jeff Rudd, to clip corners off the fabric or round up elastics. Walter said she tries to make her masks appealing to any gender and strives for whimsy when the fancy strikes her. “People will turn this into something they’ll be proud to wear,” she said, adding she now pulls one on herself every time she ventures from the safety of her home. “When I look outside and the bags are gone, I think I better get busy again,” Walter said.

Coquitlam’s Sue Walter has been sewing and giving away masks — with a little help from her partner, Jeff Rudd — in return for a donation to Share’s food bank or the Port Moody chapter of Days for Girls, an organization that assembles feminine hygiene kits for young women in developing countries.

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A Lower Mainland wildlife rehabilitation centre has launched a fundraising contest to name a Port Moody cub brought “back from the brink” after it was rescued in January. Originally known as bear #29, it was brought from Port Moody to Critter Care Wildlife Society’s Langley facility by a conservation officer at around 8:30 p.m. Jan. 14 in what Critter Care described as –9 C, snowy weather. “He came into the centre sedated on the open bed of a [conservation officer’s] pickup truck in a kennel open to the elements,” wrote the organization in a Facebook post at the time. After warming the bear, facility staff said they discovered the 40-pound creature was over-sedated — “unfortunately, like most bears we receive at the centre.” The post went on to say that with the help of a veterinarian, Critter Care determined the bear had been given up to six times the amount of sedation required, and it suggested the combination of cold temperatures and quantity of

sedative could have resulted in its death. Fortunately, staff were able to bring the animal “back from the brink.” In a video shot by Critter Care at the time, the cub is seen lying on a blanket, wet and covered in snow. In the four months since, the bear has recovered, and now Critter Care is looking to name the Port Moody cub, one of roughly 2,000 native mammals it rehabilitates every year. According to a description on the organization’s website, bear #29 is “extremely shy,” likes to spend most of his time sleeping in his den and only emerges when his favourite snacks — like blackberries and honeycomb — are laid out. “He has a love-hate relationship with his buddy Stormy from Powell River B.C.,” notes Critter Care. Despite the fact the organization is the only one of its kind in the Lower Mainland to rehabilitate large carnivores, funding shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic have made it difficult, like many charities, to secure money for their day-to-day operations. The organization is teaming up with the Great Canadian Giving Challenge to help fill the gap. For every dollar donated through its website, Critter Care gets its name entered to win an additional

$20,000. And for every $3 you donate between June 1 and June 22, you’ll get one ballot with your chosen name for the cub entered into the draw. If you win, you’ll get a “sponsorship certificate” with the bear’s name and picture alongside your own. For more information go to givingchallenge.ca.

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Malik Malikzada, his wife, Jamila, and cook Fraidoon Malikzada, have been preparing free meals for first responders and front line workers at their Coquitlam restaurant, Jamila’s Kitchen.

them struggling through the financial uncertainties and anxieties of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Malikzadas, who’ve quietly served free meals to people in need through their No Money, No Worries initiative since 2017, extended the courtesy to frontline workers and first responders in the early weeks of the public health crisis. Recently, they spent an entire Monday cooking and then delivering 200 meals for staff at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. With schools back in session in a limited fashion, Malik said he’s reached out to local principals to distribute cards to needy families that can be discreetly redeemed for a free meal. He’s also dropped some off at local churches. “When we see community as the human community, it brings a spark,” Malik said.

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As gyms slowly begin reopening - and some sports plot their return under the province’s second phase of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic - combat sports face special hurdles back to normalcy. There’s no physical distancing when going toe-to-toe with an opponent. Farhad Javadian, who reopened his Rebels Boxing and Wrestling Club in Coquitlam on June 2 for limited individual workouts, said he has no idea when he or any of his stable of 12 boxers will be able to climb back into the ring to spar, let alone have a competitive bout. Lance Gibson welcomed fighters back to his Gibson MMA gym in Port Moody on Monday, but they’ll only be able to work on their technique and fitness — no body contact allowed. Kevin Van Veen, a taekwondo and Brazilian jujitsu instructor for 13 years, said he’s not yet comfortable reopening his Freemont Martial Arts studio in Port Coquitlam after closing on March 15.

Farhad Javadian doesn’t know when members of his Rebels Boxing and Wrestling Club in Coquitlam will be able to get back in the ring to spar as part of their workouts. mario bartel/the tri-city news

He’s been conducting classes online and the remote sessions five nights a week are more about staying connected with his students than honing the fundamentals of their sport. “You’re flying by the seat of your pants,” he said. ViaSport British Columbia, which is guiding protocols and procedures for over 70 sports organizations in the province as they find their way back to the pitch, ice, mats and floor after being shut down for more than

two months because of the pandemic, recommends contact activities not occur at all until at least September, after which they may be allowed to progressively loosen. A full return to contact, with no restrictions, is still undetermined. That’s tough for Javadian, who was planning to head to Vietnam to make arrangements for his second professional fight when the crisis forced him to close his gym. “With boxers, everyone wants to get into the ring,” he

said. “When they don’t get that physical aspect, it’s hard to keep their interest.” Like Van Veen, Javadian quickly took his instruction online, conducting 30- to 40-minute sessions on things like shadow boxing, technique and conditioning three times a week. He said escalating that to in-person training at his gym will be guided by recommendations from Boxing BC. At the moment, that means scheduling sessions to minimize the number of people

working out at any one time, limiting visits to three times a week, prohibiting drop-ins and hoarding as much hand sanitizer and disinfectant he can find. But, Javadian added, advisories seem to change every day. “It’s just so unknown,” he said. “I’m more nervous reopening the business that when I was first opening it.” That uncertainty also has Gibson erring on the side of extreme vigilance and caution. Fighters will have to

remove their shoes, dip them in sanitizer, seal them in a bag, and then step into a foot bath prior to entering the gym. Parents of younger athletes will have to watch their charges through the windows from outside. “We’re kind of in unchartered territory,” Gibson said. Van Veen said his own road to reopening is also less than straight and narrow as he considers factors like being able to keep young martial artists apart, the air flow in his facility and just how many students will buy into the different experience. “We’re all trying to find our path,” he said. Van Veen said current directives indicate he might be okay running classes with six students, instead of the usual 12 or 13. But that’s not sustainable as a business, he added, so a hybrid of live and virtual instruction might be implemented so he can pay the bills. Van Veen said without an organization of affiliated gyms guiding the way, several local martial artists gather on a Facebook group to share ideas and commiserate. But it’s hard to find common ground. Instead, he said, they’re relying on martial arts’ resilience to survive thousands of years to get them through this challenging time. “It will be different,” Van Veen said. “We will pivot and adapt.”

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Re-Roofing & Repairs Specialists

20 Year Labour Warranty Available

604-591-3400

ABE MOVING & Delivery & Rubbish Removal $30/hr per Person.24/7 • 604-999-6020

EAST WEST MOVERS 24/7. Reasonable. Reliable. James • 604-786-7977

PAINTING/ WALLPAPER

Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Roof Cleaning

778-892-1530

604-240-5362

TREE SERVICES TREE SERVICES

604-230-0627

PROJECTS

New Roofing & Repairs. Gutter Cleaning • $80 Free Est. • GLRoofing.ca

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Call Simon for prompt & professional service 30 yrs exp.

FIND HELP FOR YOUR Top Quality Affordable Prices Drywall Repair Ext/Int. Years of Exp. • WCB • Free Estimates

ALL RENOVATIONS: •Kitchen •Baths •Additions •Patio •Stairs •Deck •Fences •Painting •Drywall & MORE

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Home Services 604.444.3000

Pruning, Hedge Trimming Tree & Stump Removal 75 ft Bucket Trucks Covid-19 Safety Guidelines strictly followed.

604 - 787-5915

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SUDOKU

778.628.7590 SPECIAL SPRING PAINTING DISCOuNT Residential & Commercial

Spring Specials & Clean-up • PAINT • Stucco Repair • Decks & Fencing & more • Retaining Walls • Paths • Driveways • Roofing • Chafer Beetle Repair • Lawn; Seed, Install, Repair & Artificial Lawn/Turf •Tree Prune & Hedge Trim • Power Wash & Gutters 25+ yrs exp. WCB. Insured.

Bob • 778-968-7843 YOUR ELECTRICIAN Lic#89402. Insured. Guar’d. Fast same day service. We love BIG & small jobs! 604-568-1899 goldenleafelectrical.com

DISHWASHER INSTALL We install:

We do ALL kinds of Concrete Work. • Seniors discount. Local, family business 40+ yrs. 604-240-3408

Call 604-

20 yrs. exp. • Free Est.

POWER WASHING

24 years Experience. Fully Ins’d. Lic’d & WCB • Spring Clean-up • Lawn Maintenance • Power Rake • New Sod & Seeding • Tree Topping & Trimming • Power Wash • Gutters • Patio’s • Decks • Fences • Concrete • Retaining Walls • Driveways & Sidewalks & Much MORE All work guaranteed Free Estimates

Free Estimate 604-821-8088 • 604-518-6395

EXTERIOR & INTERIOR

ELECTRICAL

CONCRETE

NO JOB TOO small! Serving Lower Mainland 29 Yrs! •Prepare •Form •Place •Finish •Granite/Interlock Block Walls & Bricks •Driveways •Stairs •Exposed Aggregate •Stamped Concrete •Sod Placement EXC Refs • WCB Insured

FAIRWAY PAINTING Fully Insured

Call Robert

DRYWALL

Patio Covers, Sunrooms, Vinyl, Railings

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3 rooms for $375, 2 coats any colour (Ceiling & Trim extra) Price incls Cloverdale Premium quality paint. NO PAYMENT until Job is completed. Ask us about our Laminate Flooring & Maid Services.

MOVING

LAWN & GARDEN

COMPLETE DRYWALL Renovations: Residential/Commercial Repairs/Ceiling Repairs Texture Removal Reasonable Rates All work guaranteed

Call Sunny, 778-893-1786

Call Dwight 604-721-1747

604-844-4222

HOME SERVICES

Re-Paint Specialist 15 years exp. Int/ext. Stucco 20% discount on re-painting or 3 rooms, $499 Including paint. Free Estimates

604 -230 -3539 778-895-3503 604-339-1989

Lawn mowing Powerwashing Concrete Sealing Gutter Cleaning Painting

FLOORING

REAL ESTATE

PATIOS

PRISM PAINTING CO.

Mayfair Terrace: 1 Bedroom/1 Bath

Second floor, meals, hydro, cable, security, housekeeping, social activities all Included walk−in shower, 55 plus. Inde− pendent living at its finest! NOW AVAILABLE! Details: 604−220−8820

PAINTING/ WALLPAPER

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• Dishwashers • Over-the-Range Microwaves • Range Hoods • TV Wall Mounts 26 Years Experience. Insured Lic#477479

ASK ABOUT OUR SPECIAL PRICING!

604-720-6188

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35%OFF 21 years experience. Free Estimates

A. RIGHTWAY PAINTING Ltd.

778-984-0666 D&M PAINTING .

Interior / Exterior Specialist. Many Years Experience. Fully Insured. Top Quality • Quick Work. Free estimate.

604-724-3832

Lawn & Garden Care

• Lawn Cuts • Pruning • Tree Topping, Trimming

SPRING CLEAN-UP

• Power Washing Junk Removal Available. Senior Disc. Exc Service.

All Work Guar. Free Est. John 604-616-2934

Interior • Exterior Top Quality Work All Painting Services

Prof. Insured • 25+ yrs exp.

EXTERIOR SPECIALS

604-723-8434

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TRICITYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2020

LIFE IS A GARDEN. IT IS TIME TO DIG IN! Our store is now fully open to shop. We are excited to reopen our gift area! Shop our fabulous selection of wall art, candles, kitchenware, men’s den, soaps and lotions plus our gift clearance area! We have widened the aisles to make your shopping experience relaxed and safe! Avoid the line ups and shop our store for all your home and garden needs!

THIS WEEK’S SPECIALS! HandMaster Utility Gloves

Raspberry Shortcake

3 pack, black only, size large. limit 2 packs per customer.

Thornless raspberry! Perfect in a patio pot!

2 gallon pot reg $39.99

reg $9.99

sale $29.97

sale $3.97

Green Thumb Garden Hose

Korean Dwarf Lilac

reg $39.99

reg. $34.99

Fragrant purple ﬂowers.

2 styles 2’x3’ 60% cotton, 40% jute.

75 ft.

sale $24.97 Rudbeckia Little Gold Star

Home & Garden Rose Food

Accent Rug

Popular perennial with star-shaped yellow ﬂowers. Pollinator 1 gallon pot.

sale $19.97

Gaura Lindheimeri “Whirling Butterﬂies”

Full sun perennial. 1 gallon pot.

sale $29.97

Sun/shade loving annuals. 4” pot.

Keep your rose blooming and growing! 2kg bag.

Our Rose Garden is Blooming! Come and experience our amazing selection of Roses! Our roses are specially sourced and lovingly grown in our store. From meticulously pruning the bare root to planting each in a specially prepared soil and fertilizer, you can be conﬁdent that our Roses have been treated with special care! We offer one of the most reg $9.99 extensive and unique collections in the Lower Mainland!

sale $7.97

Safer’s End All

Controls all stages of aphids, whiteﬂy, spider mites and more.

reg. $16.99

reg $39.99

Canary Wing Begonias or Crazytunia

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10-5:30PM

sale $12.97

Looking to ﬁnally rid your lawn of Chafer Beetle? The newest product on the market Scott’s Grub B Gone is the easiest way to control chafer beetle yet! Simply apply this granular natural product to your lawn with a spreader, water and you’re done. So easy. Make sure you do not let your lawn go extremely dry and when the chafer beetle larvae feed on lawn roots they will ingest a benign to human bacteria that will kill them off. The result is your grub problem is solved. Now save 15% on either the 3.08 KG bag (covers approx. 2000 sq. ft.) or the 1.4 KG (covers approx. 1000 sq. ft.) Apply any time in June. Safe to use around kids and pets.

Scott’s Grub B Gone 2 sizes reg $14.99

sale $9.97

reg $14.99

reg $4.99 each

sale $9.97 sale $2.97

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 10 TO 5:30

15% OFF Sale ends Wednesday, June 10/20