TriCity News June 18 2020 by Tri-City News

Coquitlam

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Buchanan Square at city hall gets an upgrade.

New View Society uses technology to connect.

Local pub owner will run city’s third cannabis shop.

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Eight ODs so far in Coquitlam Province grappling with two public health crises STEFAN LABBÉ slabbe@tricitynews.com

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Coquitlam has registered eight overdose deaths so far in 2020, according to a recently released BC Coroners report. That puts the city among the top 14 municipalities in the province in illicit drug toxicity deaths between January and May of this year. By comparison, 11 deaths were recorded in the whole of 2019, and in 2017, Coquitlam’s most deadly year on record led to 30 deaths due to overdose. Across the province, the report paints a grim trend this year as overdose deaths have slowly ticked up from 77 in January to 170 in May, the highest ever monthly overdose death toll on record and a 93% increase compared to last May. To date, 554 people

have died of an overdose this year in B.C. In an interview with the Canadian Press this week, chief coroner Lisa Lapointe said the federal government should take bold action on the overdose epidemic as it has done with COVID-19. “You can’t help but draw the parallel that far more lives have been lost to substance use than to the pandemic,” said Lapointe. Most of those overdose deaths (85%) were found to happen inside such as someone’s home, social housing unit, SRO or shelter. However, no one was found to have died of an overdose in one of the province’s supervised consumption or drug overdose prevention sites. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said dealing with both the COVID-19 pandemic and an overdose crisis at the same time has overwhelmed the province’s resources.

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Will COVID-19 be the end of café culture Tri-City coffee shops begin to re-open after pandemic DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

rom its Middle Eastern origins to the café cultures of Europe — and now the world — coffee’s circuitous journey has for centuries kindled conversation, comfort and even creativity. Here in the Tri-Cities, where chains have dominated a relatively new coffee industry with Starbucks leading the way since the 1970s, a growing number of independent and franchise coffee shops have opened. From small neighbourhood cafés that offer freshly-baked scones, places for groups to meet and Wifi so people can do business, to larger chains with drive-through services, the Tri-Cities has a thriving coffee industry, serving up a rich blend of hot and cold drinks to a culturally diverse population whose taste for espresso and roasted beans is yet to be quenched. But is this burgeoning café culture on the way out because of higher costs, decreased traffic due to social distancing rules and new habits created by COVID-19? The answer, it would appear, is ‘no.’ After visits to several shops in Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam recently, The Tri-City News

Tonia Marrone and Troy Palmieri take a break during a busy day at their Black Sugar Coffee House in Port Moody. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

found a somewhat scaledback yet still thriving café culture, and that’s good news for local coffee drinkers. For those needing a quiet space to escape from family or to socialize with friends, some local cafés re-opened with limited table service over the last few weeks as the province moved to ease restrictions. “This is like another office for me,” acknowledged Everett Parkins, who purchased a coffee and freshly-made sandwich at Black Sugar Coffee House on St. Johns Street in Port Moody. Although tables are few and the children’s area has been

shut down for now, Black Sugar was turning a thriving, mostly take-out business. Tonia Marrone, who opened Black Sugar two years ago with husband Troy Palmieri, said she’s glad to see customers returning because it was too quiet with take-out only. “It’s super important for people to connect in their neighbourhoods, cafés bring people together,” she said. While Starbucks has closed down the street, a development that appears to mirror recent news reports that the coffee giant planned to shut down 200 stores in Canada

and switch to more pick-up services, Black Sugar is fulfilling the niche of a neighbourhood café according to Marrone. But there are challenges, she said, and it will be awhile before more tables can be opened up and the café culture resumed in full. In Coquitlam, Café Divano caters to a bustling town centre and city hall clientele. But when The Tri-City News visited, the shop was quiet, with only a few tables open for seating and most people picking up their coffee to drink elsewhere. Owner Lisa Beecroft ad-

mits there are challenges with re-opening her three cafés in Burnaby, Port Moody and Coquitlam. With sales reduced by 60% and costs rising on everything from compostable paper cups to salaries, including a new $14.60 minimum wage, maintaining a viable business during COVID-19 is difficult. “It’s uncharted waters for everybody,” acknowledged Beecroft. Customers who used to be able to sit for hours chatting with friends or surfing the internet on Café Divano Wifi are now being asked to be respectful of others and give up their seats when they’ve finished their drink to ensure turnover. And the warm café vibe is somewhat inhibited by reduced seating and the need for plexiglass shields, hand sanitizer and paper towels everywhere. Still, Beecroft hopes it doesn’t deter customers. “Educating people about the new reality is important and customers have to adapt,” she said, allowing that the future is somewhat scary as businesses and coffee drinkers navigate the new reality. Jay Lee, who has owned Creekside Coffee Factory in Coquitlam for more than 10 years, is optimistic the café culture will survive. Sitting outside his shop Lee said he believes customers will come back and he’s looking forward to being able to seat more people one day. He’s certain people will want to come back for “the

atmosphere, the vibe, to relax, listen to music and eat scones.” For many, cafés are like the extension of one’s private space, a living room where someone makes better coffee and sweets than one can get at home. Losing these social spaces would be a big blow to many Tri-City residents. Melissa Gaitan who was tucked in a corner of Waves Coffee House on Shaughnessy Street in Port Coquitlam said she would miss having a place to go at the end of her day. While drinking a matcha latte and checking her smartphone, Gaitan said she enjoys having a quiet space to enjoy a beverage. But it’s not just individuals, like Gaitan, who would miss the café culture if it were to be replaced by take-out only, said Chista Soroush, who owns the franchise with Fariboz Azarkeyvan. Among the Port Coquitlam shop’s clientele, she said, are groups of seniors who come in to chat over a cup of coffee. Fewer are coming now and they tend to sit outside, but while tentative, she said, café culture appears to be resuming in the Tri-Cities, although slowly and with some challenges. Still, the idea of going somewhere for a coffee — or tea — is still a popular one in the Tri-Cities, and Soroush hopes folks stay awhile. “This is a place where people can connect with each other and get to know each other better.”

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She renewed her call for decriminalization for people possessing small amounts of drugs for their personal use. “I believe we have ways within B.C. that we can have de facto decriminalization and some of those we see already in place where people don’t face criminal charges, they may face administrative is-

sues,” she said. “They may actually get the support that they need to understand the issues that led them to use drugs in the first place.” There have been nearly 4,500 overdose deaths in B.C. since the province declared a public health emergency. Illicit-drug-toxicity death rates in B.C. are the highest for any jurisdiction in Canada and every region in the province

has been affected. The overdose crisis is also one that the cuts across nearly all demographics, according to the report. Still, of the 554 people who died of an overdose between January and May this year, 70% were between 19 and 49-years-old, and just under 80% were male. Illicit fentanyl was detected in about 71% of overdose deaths recorded between

January and May. And postmortem toxicology results suggest a more than doubling in extreme fentanyl concentrations in April and May (19%) this year compared to January 2019 through March 2020 (9%). But while fentanyl was found present in 83% of overdose cases, cocaine (50%), methamphetamine or amphetamine (34%) and heroin

(15%) also played a significant role. That’s a massive shift from only eight years ago. Since 2012, fentanyl has gone from being found in 5% of overdose deaths to 90% in 2019, whereas the presence of methamphetamine spiked from 14% to 37% over that same time period. Meanwhile, the presence of cocaine and heroin in overdose deaths has steadily gone

down. “There has been a dramatic increase in the toxicity of the street drug supply here in British Columbia,” said Henry on Thursday. “It is around the province. We are not only seeing people die in the Downtown Eastside. This is the case across B.C.” — with files from Camille Bains/Canadian Press and Louise Dickson/Times Colonist

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We’ve dedicated this week’s City Page to the gradual reopening of some City services as we proceed with Stage 2 of our phased reopening framework (see the article on this page to learn more about that). Our priority is on keeping you and our staff safe while we safely and gradually return to normal service levels – always in alignment with guidance from the Provincial Health Ofﬁcer and B.C.’s Restart Plan. As you begin to access City services again, you can expect new requirements and protocols, such as appointments, pre-registration and physical distancing. Please be patient as we err on the side of caution at the beginning, as we get used to this new way of doing business. We hope to be able to ease some of the initial restrictions over time, as we all continue to do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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With limited time available for in-person appointments, residents and businesses are encouraged to consider options such as calling, emailing or video-conferencing (see coquitlam.ca/contact) or the many online services at coquitlam.ca/eservices, such as business licence renewals, bylaw ticket payments, Council meeting agendas and videos, the interactive QtheMap, property information inquiries, online access to City tax and other accounts, inspection scheduling and more. Property Tax Options Convenient online options also exist for property taxes, including payments, the Provincial Property Tax Deferment Program, and the Home Owner Grant (subject to eligibility). See coquitlam.ca/propertytaxes.

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Businesses and residents can now make appointments for meetings with staff at City Hall, the Austin Service Centre, Coquitlam Fire/Rescue and the Animal Shelter, with more to come in the coming days and weeks. Appointments will soon be available at the Archives (June 22), for swimming at outdoor pools (June 27) and Community Police Stations (timing to be determined). Visit coquitlam.ca/appointments for more information.

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Outdoor Pools Open June 27 for Bookings

Eagle Ridge and Spani outdoor pools will reopen June 27 by pre-registration only to ensure physical distancing, with enhanced cleaning and other measures to protect the safety of staff and the public. Both pools will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with designated times for lap and leisure swimming. Bookings may be made within 24 hours of the desired timeslot through the City’s online registration system – see coquitlam.ca/registration. For information about outdoor pools and spray parks, visit coquitlam.ca/outdoorpools.

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While the construction will get fully underway this summer, the trees at Buchanan Square were cleared now in consideration of bird-nesting season, according to the city of Coquitlam. submitted PHOtO

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Trees outside Coquitlam city hall have been cleared as work begins on the upgrade of Buchanan Square. When the project is complete, it will include a new membrane for the parkade and a refurbished public space, complete with a new slide. Kathleen Vincent, Coquitlam’s manager of cor-

porate communications, told The Tri-City News that while the construction will get fully underway this summer, the trees were cleared now in consideration of bird-nesting season. “What you’re seeing is part of the work needed for the membrane replacement for the underground parking and the Buchanan Square project,” she said in an email, later adding: “The stumps have been retained in order to make their removal easier and more cost-effective when we proceed with the membrane replacement work.” Planning has been underway for the Buchanan Square

upgrade, which is located between city hall and the Coquitlam RCMP detachment, for a couple of years. Last fall, planners presented renderings of the project to city council, showing new benches, swings and even a slide connecting the upper portion of the plaza to the lower square. Staff said they wanted to make the grey, stodgy public space more vibrant, encouraging residents to come down and hang out instead of just passing through. “[The proposal] showcases Coquitlam’s inclusive and social nature,” said Andre Isakov, the city’s park plan-

ning and design manager, during the presentation. “The intent is to create a space that would be welcoming to everybody.” A portion of the 0.7-acre square, located between city hall and the Coquitlam RCMP detachment, doubles as the roof for a parkade below. Because the waterproofing membrane on the structure is at the end of its lifespan and has begun to crack and leak, the city intends to renovate, creating an opportune time to upgrade the public space above. The project is expected to cost $4.3 million and be completed in the fall.

Coquitlam residents will not have to brave the hot summer months without their neighbourhood outdoor pool. The city announced Thursday that both Spani and Eagle Ridge are scheduled to open June 27 after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there are new procedures in place for those wanting to take a refreshing dip. Both pools will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and designated swim sessions must be booked online ahead of time (www. coquitlam.ca/registration). “Lap swimmers can book a single lane, while family groups of two to six people can book a double lane,” the city said in a press release. “Swimmers will be asked to arrive five to 10 minutes before their scheduled time, confirm their registration, rinse off in the on-deck shower and then enter the pool.” Swimmers are asked to arrive in their suits as all changerooms will be closed, and shared equipment, like diving boards, will not be available.

Outdoor pools are expected to open up next month in Coquitlam. FiLe PHOtO

Enhanced cleaning procedures will also be in place. “All touchpoints, such as shower handles and bathroom doorknobs, will be thoroughly cleaned between sessions,” the city said. “Users will be asked to leave promptly after their session to allow for cleaning before the next group.” The announcement about the outdoor pools comes as Coquitlam is preparing to reopen its nine spray parks on Monday (June 15). The city said restrictions for the facilities will be similar to what exists on playgrounds, with users being asked to avoid crowds and to clean their hands before using the equipment. Sick children are prohibited from entering the spray pads and parents and guardians should maintain a two-metre distance from each other.

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New View Society has been around for almost 50 years providing support for people with severe mental health issues. Now it’s finding new ways to connect using virtual musical evenings, game nights, small group sessions and other programs to bring people together during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nobody felt the shutdown as much as Danny and Allan, two of the more gregarious members of New View’s clan of people with diagnosed mental health concerns. The two were despondent as meetings were called off and music and poetry nights cancelled. For Danny, who found himself homebound, the vibrant companionship of gatherings at the Port Coquitlam club house was a big loss. “Being on my own was kind of a drag,” he admits. Sure, staff called clients to make sure they were okay and New View continued to operate even though face-to-face programs were closed March

Allan Mannynvali reads some of the poetry he’s written to members of New View Society who are watching via video livestream as the Port Coquitlam social service agency pivots to using technology to maintain connection during the COVID-19 pandemic. Diane StranDberg photo

17. But staff were mostly working from home, and though phone calls and sociallydistanced walks kept people in touch, it wasn’t the same as before coronavirus struck. “We spoke to everybody, some were doing better than others,” admits Chantelle Burga, New View’s executive assistant and program manager. “But we missed the contact, that’s why we are in a helping profession.” In recent weeks, however, New View has pivoted to provide programming through a blend of face-to-face and online methods. And so far, it’s a hit with

New View clubhouse members, who can now express their thoughts on a new Facebook group, play virtual crib via video chat and take part in other programs online. Staff are holding virtual trivia nights and Allan has enjoyed reading his poetry in a new audio-visual studio established in New View’s basement “It’s a creative outlet for me,” he says. One of the biggest successes appears to be the Friday night coffee houses where members tune in to watch a live band on a video livestream.

Still, there are challenges, according to Burga. New View would welcome the support of people who understand the video livestream technology, and funding so equipment can be purchased instead of rented. “We’re not technology experts,” she acknowledges. New View has also found a way to welcome members back to the clubhouse, with wellness checks, social distancing signage, frequent sanitization, reduced occupancy and increased space between chairs, “It’s like learning a new job,” said Burga. And while Danny and Allan say they are expanding their bubble to see more of their friends and family in line with Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry’s orders, they appreciate the effort New View is making to provide companionship and support. • Founded in 1973 in response to the closing of Riverview Hospital, New View Society provides programs and housing for 600 adults in the Tri-Cities who are challenged by severe and persistent mental illness. New View provides housing, employment, community support, and social recreational programs. To find out more about New View Society and to donate, visit www.newviewsociety.org.

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Port Coquitlam residents will soon be able to share an alcoholic toast in their neighbourhood park after city council approved a program for booze in public parks for the summer. Bylaws to enable Port Coquitlam’s pilot project will come to the June 23 council meeting for a vote, which means responsible drinking of beer, wine or spirits could be permitted at the seven parks as soon as June 24. The move puts Port Coquitlam on the forefront of initiatives to make public spaces more open to people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Still, if the pilot is approved it doesn’t mean imbibers can get drunk, unruly or drive while impaired. RCMP, parks staff and bylaw officers will monitor the parks as part of their regular surveillance and will respond to complaints about irresponsible behaviour, according to the city, and staff will also do daily or twice daily proactive park patrols.

Two full time and one part-time bylaw officer are being added to the city’s compliment of five to support a variety of increased bylaw service levels and will help with this initiative. The participating parks are Castle, Settlers, Gates, Lions, Aggie, Evergreen and Cedar Drive with the pilot in place through to Oct. 31. They were chosen because they have washrooms, picnic tables and/or shelters, and are inspected at least weekly or bi-weekly. Of course, to drink alcohol in a PoCo park one must be of legal drinking age. “While this adds to the experience at some of our parks, it is a pilot and we’ll be watching to make sure the parks are comfortable for everyone,” said Coun. Steve Darling in a press release. Darling, who is council’s designate for recreation and public safety matters, further stated that the city expects people to behave as they would at a restaurant or other gathering, including being respectful of others and planning for a safe way home. After the pilot ends on Oct. 31, staff will consult residents and report back to council with a recommendation on whether to continue the initiative, expand it to other parks or cancel it.

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When: June 23, 2020 at 7pm • Where: held by electronic meeting live streamed at portmoody.ca/watchlive NOTICE IS GIVEN under s. 467 of the Local Government Act that Port Moody Council has waived the holding of a public hearing in relation to proposed Bylaw No. 3245, an amendment to Port Moody’s Zoning Bylaw. Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act allows for the waiving of public hearings in relation to zoning bylaws that are consistent with a municipality’s official community plan. Port Moody Council will consider third reading and adoption of the proposed bylaw at its Special Council meeting to be held electronically on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at 7:00pm. The meeting will be live streamed at portmoody.ca/watchlive.

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A well-known Port Moody pub proprietor is expanding into the cannabis business. And Rylie Ableman couldn’t be more surprised. The owner of the St. James Well in Newport Village said he was shocked when city councillors approved zoning amendments on June 9 that will allow him to open his Happy Hippie cannabis retail shop at 2343 Clarke St. once the “fit and proper” vetting of his bid’s financial and personal backgrounds is completed by the provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch. When it does open, Happy Hippie will be Port Moody’s third legal cannabis retailer, two less than council had originally said it would look to approve in the first year since it assented to allowing such businesses to operate in the city. The others are Kiaro, which opened in March on St. Johns Street, and Burb, which plans to open a shop in Suter Brook Village. Ableman said from the get-

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go, his proposal for an independent shop in Port Moody’s historic downtown faced long odds against competing bids with high-profile corporate backing, slick marketing and bold promises to support the community. In fact, one such proposal, by Cannoe, that includes backing from the founders of Roots and Aldo Group, was rejected by council on Tuesday.

Several councillors said they feared the company’s chosen location for its shop on St. Johns Street would create a kind of “cannabis row” along the busy thoroughfare that could transform Port Moody into “Pot Moody.” Instead, they favoured spreading the retail locations out into different neighbourhoods and the “funky” vibe Ableman said he’ll try to cre-

ate with his shop. “We do like our individual little shops,” said Coun. Steve Milani. “I think our demographic supports these kinds of shops.” Ableman, who’s held a lease on the Clarke Street location for three years, said he doesn’t want his shop “to be in everybody’s face.” He hopes its proximity to nearby restaurants and other independent

retailers will help generate more foot traffic that benefits everybody. “People drive past that area so much, but they rarely stop,” he said. Coun. Amy Lubik recognized the potential. “As we look to revitalize Clarke Street, I think they can do something cool with that storefront,” she said of Ableman’s proposal. Other councillors pointed to Ableman’s roots in the community and longstanding support of organizations like Port Moody Rotary, Share, and the city’s fire department. “The big companies had great plans, but it really shut out the whole Port Moody business aspect,” Ableman said. Now that he’s cleared the political and most of the bureaucratic hurdles, Ableman said the real work on getting his new venture up and running can begin in earnest. That includes bringing in his design team that will transform their conceptual ideas into reality, finalize his branding and start pulling together staff, including a manager with expertise in the cannabis business. “I’m very ready to be part of the community down there,” Ableman said.

Developers and their architects will soon have to sharpen their pencils if their projects are to pass muster in Port Moody. At its meeting June 2, city council directed staff to begin drafting new terms of reference for an advisory design panel (ADP) that will be resurrected as part of an overhaul of the community planning advisory committee(CPAC). The ADP, which was comprised of architects, an engineer and representatives with various areas of expertise like construction, arts and culture and mobility challenges, was disbanded as part of a previous change to the structure of CPAC. But in a report Couns. Meghan Lahti and Steve Milani said by reinstating the ADP to comment on the quality of design for development projects, members of CPAC will be able to focus on issues of land use, like how a proposed project fits in to the official community plan.

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or almost everyone in North America, high school graduation is a significant milestone. Granted, grad has changed over the years. The best changes have been in regards to dry grads, in which schools make extra efforts to keep students away from alcohol and drugs during this partying time. It’s not perfect, but dry grads do help students make better decisions at this time of year. Graduation has become a bigger, more drawn out and

expensive occasion, influenced by what we see south of the border and on TV. But at its heart it remains an important rite of passage, marking the transition from one part of life to another - from a teen under the watchful eye of others to independence, adulthood, and finding your own place in the world. It’s also a public ritual unlike university graduation or marriage - in which almost all of us take part. For better or worse, our high school experience is formative, one we carry with us into adulthood. Graduation marks the end of that. All of which makes this year’s lack of graduation so unsettling. Grads this year have been dealt a lousy hand

- among the many lousy hands dealt by this pandemic. Students have had their classes disrupted, making a stressful time of exams even more stressful. Students trying to get into their preferred schools undergo months and months of stress to ensure their marks are their best. COVID-19 has made that process more difficult and more stressful. But our students have persevered and even thrived under these circumstances as they pursue their future goals. Dedicated teachers are a big reason why and they deserve our thanks for how they have handled this crisis. So, with all this extra stress, graduation offers a great way to celebrate these achievements. COVID-19, of course,

has thrown a wrench into this as well. Efforts to give the grads a virtual stand-in are certainly praise-worthy. They don’t replace a real experience, but they offer some kind of completion. There will be other occasions and moments for today’s graduates to shine in the years ahead. But grads this year will hold a special place in history, coming of age at a time of crisis when the future is far from clear. Their ability to look the situation in the eye and move beyond it with a sense of perspective are admirable qualities. We’ll need their spirit of resilience in the times ahead. Hats off to the Class of 2020.

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Port Coquitlam council must Kudos for keeping unite after Dupont censure pot shop local The Editor, I want PoCo council to be a winning team in the rugby sevens. It just doesn’t make sense playing only six players midseason. Every player adds to the synergy that makes up winning teams. A team with synergy wins because it plays above its numbers in harmony, unified in the diversity and strengths of each player’s skills. Coun. Laura Dupont was selected number one overall in the player draft in the last election. To sideline such a player just does not make

sense. It is doubly so when the citizens of the city, who drafted her number one, do not know the details of the yellow card. It was an unusual and harsh yellow card. It was not a suspension of two or even 10 minutes but it silences her for the whole season from usual positions she plays in the game. Let’s get this team back together and get the synergy of good governance in place in our game again. Laura Dupont has been a smart strong player for us, and now an example of intellectual

humility in her apology to council. Dupont has said “the censure and sanctions are extremely heavy handed” and “I think if the community knew the details of this, they would be surprised.” It is time for reconciliation and for every council member to also show their intellectual humility and get this team back together playing as a winning team with synergy. Please be open and transparent. Surprise us with the details. Bill Willson Port Coquitlam

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The Editor, Re: “Port Moody pub owner expands into pot sales in historic downtown” (The Tri-City News, June 11). I was pleased to read in your latest edition that the owner of St. James Well has been given the go ahead to open a cannabis store on Clark Street. Mr. Abelman is the latest local owner of St. James Well, which is now celebrating it’s 21st year

in business. During that time, it has provided safe, clean surroundings with a genuine local neighbourhood atmosphere. I’m pleased to see that a local entrepreneur is willing to invest his time, energy and money in a local venture instead of a nameless, faceless operation. Good for Port Moody council and good for Mr. Abelman. Brian Harney Port Moody

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First there were tears and then there was a plan. At least that’s how Riverside secondary’s graduating class of 2020 handled the news that their grad dance, following their traditional graduating ceremony, would be cancelled due to COVID-19. Instead of mourning the loss of their celebrations, the Port Coquitlam grad committee got down to business with their sponsor teacher Raquel Chin and organized a weeklong series of events. In fact, it’s not so much a grad recognition event as a graduation march, starting this week when Port Coquitlam council declares June 14-20 Grad 2020 Week to recognize the contributions, dedication, talents and determination of every single Port Coquitlam Grade 12 student. “This is something we want to do for all students,” said Jonathan Szto, one of more than two dozen students on the graduating committee. It was no small feat to get this week organized, conceded teacher Raquel Chin.

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For one thing, students had to get over their disappointment that the traditional grad events they were organizing were now cancelled. “We start in September and the build up to the things they want is huge,” Chin told The Tri-City News. “[But] they can’t have [that] right now… we have to turn a page.” The students quickly pulled themselves together and realized this was an opportunity to create a grad week and a legacy that will be remembered for years to come. “I knew Ms. Chin wouldn’t let us go without anything,”

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Hand-sanitizer dispensers installed at transit hubs New hand sanitizer dispensers are being installed at transit hubs across the region as part of TransLink’s Safe Operating Action Plan to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. CEO Kevin Desmond said the equipment was part of TransLink’s effort to make sure passengers are safe when travelling on the bus, SeaBus and SkyTrain systems. “Since the beginning of

the pandemic, we have been focused on our cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” said TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond. “These dispensers will help promote strong personal hygiene practices, which is especially important as our ridership continues to grow.” The new dispensers will be installed on all 110 buses in the Rapid Bus fleet, as well as several key bus exchanges,

including Phibbs, Scottsdale and Haney Place. Hand sanitizer will also be available at Coquitlam Central Station, Waterfront Station, Granville Station, CommercialBroadway Station, Columbia Station, Surrey Central Station, Brentwood Town Centre Station, Lougheed Town Centre Station, Marine Drive Station, Bridgeport Station and RichmondBrighouse Station.

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Officers ‘cannot be blamed’ for in-custody death Arrest occurred on Mary Hill Bypass in PoCo last December GARY MCKENNA gmckenna@tricitynews.com

The use of force was not a factor when a man died in police custody during an arrest along Port Coquitlam’s Mary Hill Bypass last December. According to the newly released findings of the Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO), an autopsy found the man, identified only as AP (Affected Person), had an underlying heart condition and recently consumed a quantify of illicit substances. “Those factors would undoubtedly have been amplified by the stress and exertion of the incident, but the officers cannot be blamed for that,” said Ronald MacDonald, IIO’s chief civilian director.

“[AP] presented as someone who was creating serious danger and needed quickly to be brought under control. That is all the officers did, and they did it with a necessary and proportional degree of force.” According to the IIO findings, members of the Coquitlam RCMP Traffic Unit were working speed enforcement along the Mary Hill Bypass when a man ran out of a wooded area onto the highway with what appeared to be blood on his face and clothes. It later turned out that AP had fled a home a few hundred metres away when police had arrived to execute a search warrant. Witnesses said he ran onto the road and was attempting to open the doors of moving vehicles and was almost struck. One of the officers chasing AP told investigators that he tried to haul him down with an arm bar but AP was able to

get away, jumping over a concrete divider into eastbound traffic. Eventually, AP jumped into a stopped SUV, where officers caught up with him and pulled him from the vehicle by his neck and shirt. However, that was still not enough to end the situation. AP pushed the officer away and was eventually stopped by a civilian who grabbed him and held him against the hood of the vehicle.

“Can you take him to the ground?” the officer can be heard saying to the witness according to footage of the incident. The Mountie later told another civilian to “grab his legs, grab his legs.” Officers said AP appeared to be “almost fearful” and in video footage from the dash camera of the police vehicles can be heard saying “please help me.” “We’re trying to help you bud,” the civilian witness can

be heard saying. “You just got to relax, and you’ll be able to breath.” However, when other officers arrived on scene, AP became unresponsive and paramedics were quickly called. An autopsy report found that AP’s inability to breath was attributed to his health conditions and had nothing to do with the police officer’s use of force, according to the IIO. The report also found he had a large quantity of cocaine and

methadone in his system and suffered from high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. “It is important to note that the cause of death was not linked to any improper force used on AP that may have created a physical impediment to his ability to breath,” the document said. “The two subject officers were justified in using the force necessary to place AP in handcuffs and to hold him still to enable a search for weapons to be carried out.”

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Baseball’s Bobby Thomson famously hit the “shot heard around the world” to help his Brooklyn Dodgers win the National League pennant in 1951. But a Port Moody woman recently hit a pickleball that really did travel around the world. Virtually, of course. Irene Mah, who started playing the sport in 2015 and is now an instructor certified by the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association, is part of a video project compiled by Ernie Medina Jr., of Loma Linda, California, that launched a perforated plastic ball on a journey across seven continents and more than 100,000 kms. Or at least it looked that way when Medina edited together all the clips he received from pickleballers from around the globe relaying a ball off-camera, including one intrepid couple that had brought their paddles to Antarctica. Other destinations included New Zealand, Hong Kong, Egypt, Colombia, Paris and Edinburgh, Scotland. Port Moody’s Mah helped

Port Moody’s Irene Mah helped serve up a pickleball for a global video project to promote the sport. To watch the video, go to youtu.be/60Y-EJbYcf0. mario bartel/the tri-city news

“propel” the ball from Alaska to a friend and fellow competitor in Beaverton, Ore. “That was very cool to see her receive the ball,” Mah said. “The pickleball family is huge.” Medina, a professor at the Loma Linda University

School of Public Health, said the month-long effort was part passion project and part coping mechanism to ease his own anxieties over the COVID-19 public health crisis. He said creating “a sense of community is a major source of stress management,” and

his video is “a way to highlight this family of pickleballers globally.” Medina, an official ambassador for USA Pickleball and the International Federation of Pickleball, said he reached out to friends he’s made since he started playing the sport in

2016, as well as posted messages to various Pickleball groups on Facebook, including the Pickleball Forum that has more than 32,000 members. He said finding players in Africa was the most challenging. “Not that many pickle-

ballers there.” Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis using hard wooden paddles and a plastic ball perforated with holes not unlike a whiffleball. It’s played on a court that looks like a compacted version of a tennis court. Medina said while pickleball is normally associated with seniors, younger players are beginning to discover the sport, an aspect he was proud to capture in his video compilation. “It’s catching on fast,” he said, adding he’s even taught the game to kids. Though Medina’s project was a fun diversion from the current pandemic, he said it also has a serious message about the importance of staying active, especially during a time of crisis. “While people are passionate and addicted about promoting pickleball because it’s fun and a great sport, I’m one who does it because I believe it’s one of the best public health interventions to get communities more active,” he said. Mah said she’s thrilled to be a part of the final video. She added her participation has also renewed her wish to get a dedicated pickleball court somewhere in the Tri-Cities. “I need to travel to our surrounding cities in order for me to play pickleball,” she said.

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TRICITYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2020

CLOSING FOREVER THANK YOU to our Amazing & Loyal Customers! It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the closing of our store. The property has been sold and Art Knapp’s will be closing as of Dec. 31, 2020. For over 30 years we have been part of the Tri-Cities. Our customers have grown to be a part of our family at Art Knapps. We have worked hard to offer you, our customers, an ever-evolving shopping experience and we are thankful how you have embraced and supported our efforts. We were the first to create a Christmas wonderland within our store. No where else could you find such an expansive line of Christmas ornaments, décor and trees. We were the first to offer a hay maze at Halloween which then grew into Funland, a huge success for families as well as a strong community fundraiser. We were also the first to offer a unique and reasonably priced fashion department that customers came to love! We were proud to be a huge supporter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation by holding successful fundraisers including our much anticipated Ladies Night! Our staff of which many have been with us for over 20 years have become an extension of our family. We thank them for their hard work and devotion. We will be selling off our entire inventory over the next several months which will include new product as well as fantastic clearance deals throughout every department. We look forward to you stopping by to reminisce and share your memories with us. ~ Wim & Rose Vander Zalm

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1300 Dominion St., Port Coquitlam