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T RI-CITIES GRADUATES Caring, connections & community

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Congrats to our Coquitlam Grads! We salute your hard work and achievement, and wish you all the best on your future endeavours. Mayor Richard Stewart Councillor Brent Asmundson Councillor Dennis Marsden Councillor Craig Hodge Councillor Teri Towner Councillor Steve Kim Councillor Chris Wilson Councillor Trish Mandewo Councillor Bonita Zarrillo

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Port Coquitlam is Proud of You! Cllr. Laura Dupont, Cllr. Glenn Pollock, Cllr. Darrell Penner, Mayor Brad West, Cllr. Steve Darling, Cllr. Dean Washington, Cllr. Nancy McCurrach portcoquitlam.ca

Congratulations to all our Port Moody graduates!

We applaud your efforts in reaching this important milestone and wish you happiness and success in the future. Mayor Robert Vagramov Councillor Hunter Madsen Councillor Diana Dilworth Councillor Meghan Lahti Councillor Zoe Royer Councillor Steve Milani Councillor Amy Lubik

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Poirier and City Centre library branches re-open

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Congratulations Class of 2020! We wish you all the best for your bright futures. See page A18 for local graduates

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Mike Chisholm says that with the BC Highland Games and Scottish Festival cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he came out to Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake June 20 to pay tribute to one of the oldest immigrant communities in B.C. Stefan LabbÉ/tHe tRI-CItY neWS

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Lone piper blows lament for Highland Games Organizer plays pipes as a reminder of Scottish culture Stefan LabbÉ slabbe@tricitynews.com

He’s a full-time bagpiper, part-time actor and the man behind the scenes of the BC Highland Games and Scottish Festival, an annual sporting and cultural event celebrated in this province for the last 89 years. But Saturday, a day when the rain came down hard, Mike Chisholm donned

his full Scottish regalia and stepped alone across the stage at Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam, blowing “Bonnie Black Isle” — or as Chisholm put it, “The Lament for the Highland Games.” “Instead of 250 bagpipers, you only get one,” he chuckled. The musical gesture was a way to remind everyone that on this day, the city, and indeed the whole province, would have been celebrating an age-old Scottish tradition — if it, like all other large gatherings across the province, hadn’t been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Heavy rain thumped down on the open stage and the odd roll of thunder punctuated the mournful wail of Chisholm’s bagpipes. Still, when he got talking about the games, you would have never thought they were cancelled. “It’s from the Scottish Highlands — we’re tough. We can take a little rain, we can take a pandemic. We took two world wars.” But since the pandemic began, Chisholm admits the future of the festival has been thrown into question. “We’ve lost all of our funding. The Spirit Grant has been

taken back… 90% is going back to the city,” he said of the nearly $83,000 Coquitlam awarded the games this time last year. Unlike professional sports, there are no lucrative TV deals at the Highland games. Most of the money it generates comes from entry fees and concessions, so holding an athlete-only event is an impossible proposition. Add the costs of putting on a show with over 40 moving events and tents — from beer and whiskey gardens to pipe bands, highland dancing and the traditional Scottish heavy events like the caber toss —

and most years, they break even. With this year cancelled, and Chisholm — the only paid employee — laid off, the organizers are already nervously looking ahead to next year’s event. That’s because the only way they can host the games next year is for the province to move into Stage 4 of its phased reopening plan. “Stage 4 is the vaccine, and without a vaccine, there are no games,” he said, adding that unless they have a sign from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry by January, next year’s event could be in

jeopardy too. In the meantime, Chisholm said he’ll continue to talk up the games while blowing the pipes at birthdays, weddings and funerals, or what he likes to call “hatch, match and dispatch parties.” As the rain started to taper off, Chisholm collected his pipes under his arm and turned to trudge back to the half-empty parking lot. When asked what comes next, Chisholm had one word: “Survival.” “This is something that’s been near and dear to me for many years,” he said. “I’m not letting it fall apart.”

Congratulations Class of 2020! We wish you all the best for your bright futures. See page 17 for local graduates

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Thank you to Kinsight’s dedicated team of essential services staﬀ, and to the donors and contributors who have made our outreach support possible. From freezers and meals to personal protective gear and crafting supplies, your generosity has lifted the spirits of people across our community. RBC Royal Bank Safeway (Austin) Pasta Polo Trail Appliances + Adam Kosack Cobs Bread (Port Moody) Sherwin Williams Paints My House Design Build + Dulux Paints The Hewat Family

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R E G I O N A L PA R K

Belcarra bans visitor parking, triples fines Amendment passed last week will be in place until Oct. 31 StEfAN LAbbÉ slabbe@tricitynews.com

Belcarra has made all parking in the village permit-only after a spike in visitor parking during the COVID-19 pandemic led to safety concerns as non-residents flocked to the area to enjoy its natural surroundings. The motion, passed earlier this month, means that from now until the temporary amendment expires on Oct. 31 all street parking will remain in the hands of residents and guests holding valid passes. And visitors looking to break the rules will be in for a heftier fine too. The problem started when the province moved into its Phase 2 re-opening, according to council. First, it was Port Moody, which noticed a spike in visitors to Sasamat Lake, so that by May 15, the city had installed temporary no parking signs along nearby Bedwell

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Bay Road where many beachgoers had found overflow parking. But that measure only served to push traffic into neighbouring Belcarra, according to council. “It’s through the roof. We’ve never had issues with traffic, speeding, stunting, illegal turns,” Belcarra Mayor Neil Belenkie told The Tri-City News, adding that by mid-May, when people increasingly looked to the outdoors, “We found people were happy to pay the price and block traffic.” And as the weather im-

proved with the march towards summer, Belenkie said that demand was only expected to grow. So in addition to the blanket ban on visitor parking, the village will triple fines to scofflaw parkers. “It’s part of being a destination municipality. We get it,” he said. “But there’s a Metro Van parking lot right there [at Belcarra Regional Park]… We’re trying to protect residents and visitors.” Some councillors at the latest virtual meeting expressed concern that the move would unduly lead to fines against residents of the village who have had to endure confusing changes to the village’s parking regime over the years. But Belenkie said the new bylaw amendments would be accompanied by an education campaign and some leniency towards residents. “The intent is not to be punishing residents. But if residents continue to break the law, we can’t carve out a separate parking structure for them,” said Belenkie, answering concerns put forward by Coun. Carolina Clark.

Parking on the side of roads near White Pine Beach and Sasamat Lake was prohibited by the city of Port Moody in mid-May to keep crowds down at the popular swimming destination. Now that’s served to push traffic into neighbouring Belcarra. Stefan labbÉ/the tRI-CItY neWS Vote at tricitynews.com

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JUNE 24 – JULY 1 Celebrate Canada Day Online with Us!

Get out your red attire, hang your Canadian ﬂag and join in the fun at home July 1 as Coquitlam presents its annual Canada Day celebrations online with live music, dance, interactive activities and more. The 12th annual Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day will be broadcast at coquitlam.ca/canadaday from noon to 7 p.m. with many of the much-loved aspects of the celebrations traditionally held at Town Centre Park. The broadcast will remain online until the evening of July 5. Check out this page to ﬁnd out what’s in store!

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Message From the Mayor

Coquitlam has reimagined several popular summertime events this year to allow the community to have fun, connect and celebrate safely during the pandemic. The 2020 Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day broadcast at coquitlam.ca/canadaday will bring the festivities into living rooms, patios and backyards across the City. Canada Day viewers are encouraged to gather with their those in their bubble or get together outdoors with a few neighbours while physically distancing, and support Coquitlam businesses by enjoying some takeout or purchasing party supplies and food locally.

With Canada Day coming up next week, many of us are reﬂecting on what it means to be Canadian. We can all certainly be proud of our country’s and our province’s response to the global pandemic. The care for others that is integral to Canadian culture has served us very well at a time when our individual behaviour directly affects those around us. By and large, people are covering their faces, physically distancing and embracing the changes that are necessary to keep everyone safe. That includes new or different ways of celebrating, such as this year’s ‘at home’ version of our annual Canada Day festivities. We can’t gather in groups to celebrate Canada Day this year, but there is still a lot that we can do. Dress up, decorate and gather the family around to watch the online broadcast. Hold a virtual watch party with other households, or plan a physically-distant event on your block or cul-de-sac with your neighbours. And don’t forget to support local businesses when you shop for your party food and supplies. Regardless of how you choose to celebrate safely on July 1, it’s important to continue the traditions that are special to us.

Partners Helped Make it Happen

Coquitlam’s online Canada Day celebrations were made possible in part by a grant from the Government of Canada. A big thank-you also goes out to our partners: Y Coquitlam Centre, the summer survey partner; Y Hubcast Media, which is ﬁlming and producing the broadcast; and Y Additional partners Flare Photography, Miss 604, the Tri-City News and the Georgia Straight.

Watch for reformatted versions of the Summer Concert Series (coquitlam.ca/summerconcerts) and the Block Party Program (coquitlam.ca/blockparties) in the weeks ahead.

What’s in Store on July 1

Featuring a mix of live and pre-recorded segments, the broadcast will kick off at noon July 1 with a welcome parade, remarks by Mayor Richard Stewart and MP Ron McKinnon, and O Canada sung by awardwinning Coquitlam singer-songwriter Dani Black. A packed schedule will follow until 7 p.m., with workshops by Maple Leaf Circus along with family activities and demos by City departments, artisans and local organizations sprinkled between the music and dance performances: Y 12:15 p.m.: Will’s Jams – Children’s music by Will Stroet Y 1:15 p.m.: Heather Jolley Highland Dancers – Scottish dancing

Get Social on July 1

Show off your Canadian pride and CoquitlamSPIRIT on social media with our special Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day 2020 Facebook profile frame. To adapt your profile photo, simply click on your Facebook profile photo, click Frames, and type ‘Coquitlam Celebrates Canada Day 2020’ in the search bar.

Stay Connected with Free Wi-Fi

However you celebrate Canada Day, stay connected on the go around Coquitlam with free Wi-Fi. The City’s network of 30-plus spots allows Coquitlam residents to get outdoors while staying socially connected and being able to access information, such as the free CoquitlamSPIRIT programs (coquitlam.ca/spirit) and City services through the CoquitlamConnect app (coquitlam.ca/coquitlamconnect). Locations can be found on the CoquitlamConnect app and on a map at coquitlam.ca/wiﬁ.

Y 2 p.m.: Vitaly – Illusion and magic Y 3 p.m.: Silk & Skins – Pan-Asian musical collaboration Y 4 p.m.: Speed Control – Rock recording artists Y 6 p.m.: Fame Art Dance – Iranian contemporary and folklore dance Y 6:15 p.m.: The Heels – High-energy country Take in the whole day or drop in for those shows that interest you.

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Fire up the grill! Mr Mikes Coquitlam created a burger kit so you can do your own backyard barbequing. Check out this offer and more local businesses at coquitlam.ca/canadaday.

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Doors are opening up at the Coquitlam Public Library Poirier, City Centre branch have been closed since March GARY MCKENNA gmckenna@tricitynews.com

Book lovers in Coquitlam will have greater access to their favourite reading material when the public library re-opens next week. Starting Monday, both the City Centre and Poirier branches will open their doors to visitors, however,

new safety precautions will be in place to avoid the transmission of COVID-19. “This is the new normal that I expect to last until 2021,” said Todd Gnissios, the executive director of the Coquitlam Public Library. “We will continue to add services over the next months as we work to implement safe work practices for both our staff and our customers.” A limited number of visitors will be allowed in the facilities at any given time and there will be separate entrance and exit points,

one-way aisles and new screens to separate patrons from staff. Masks are encouraged, hand sanitizer will be available and staff will be ensuring regular surface cleanings throughout the day. Any returned items will be quarantined for three days before being lent out again. Customers are also being asked to limit their visits to no longer than one hour, while meeting rooms and study areas are closed and hard copy newspapers and magazines will be unavail-

able. The hours of operation are also being changed as part of the first phase of re-opening. Both branches will now be available between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. On Sundays, the City Centre branch will open between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., while Poirier will be open from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, go to coqlibrary.ca/reopening, email ask@coqlibrary.ca or call 604-554-7323.

How have your shopping habits changed since the COVID-19 pandemic began? That’s a question the city of Coquitlam is asking in a new survey as part of the municipality’s effort to help local businesses navigate the current public health crisis. An online survey has been launched to gather data that will measure consumer confidence in Coquitlam and determine how civic authorities can help. “The survey is... designed to support local businesses and help them manage the impacts of the pandemic,” the city said in a press release. “Insights gained from the survey will help Coquitlam’s businesses understand what they can do — while following the necessary public health restrictions — to encourage customers to return during the pandemic.” The survey includes a range of questions to determine how shopping habits have changed and what are the biggest con-

“The survey is... designed to support local businesses and help them manage the impact of the pandemic”

City of Coquitlam cerns for residents when visiting a local business. It also asks about people’s vacation plans and whether they’d be willing to pay a surcharge to support new safety measures. So far, more than 800 people have given their input and the questions will be available online until June 30. A similar survey was recently completed of local businesses and the city said they will release the compiled data later this month. Since the pandemic began, Coquitlam has been encouraging residents to shop at local businesses and has joined Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s #SupportLocal campaign. • To take the survey, go to bit.ly/CQShoppingSurvey.

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Caring, connections & community For updates and information, visit coquitlam.ca/spirit or follow the City on social media.

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Councillor’s censure was over ‘preservation of a tree’ City said it disagrees with Coun. Dupont’s latest legal filing GARY MCKENNA gmckenna@tricitynews.com

The disclosure that led to the censure of Port Coquitlam Coun. Laura Dupont last month was over the preservation of a tree, according to legal documents filed by her lawyers this week. Dupont also alleges that her email account was accessed without her knowledge when the city was investigating whether she revealed confidential information from an in-camera meeting. None of the allegations have been proven in court and the city now has 21 days to respond to the filing. “The whole hullaballoo is about disclosure concerning the preservation of a tree,” said Sebastien Anderson, Dupont’s lawyer. They are seeking a judicial review of the censure and have put the city on notice that they intend to take legal action for defamation and libel. Anderson contends that the information was never confidential because council failed to pass a resolution to hold a closed meeting as required by the Community

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Charter — the statutory framework which sets out the municipality’s core areas of authority. However, according to the court filing, most of the discussions concerning the tree occurred before the incamera meeting was held. According to Dupont’s version of events, the timeline starts in February when she met with a consultant to discuss tree preservation in downtown Port Coquitlam. The retention of one of the trees, which sits on an undisclosed site marked for development, forms the core of the confidential information the city says was leaked. Dupont, a member of a group called PoCo Heritage Trees, believed the tree could be in danger. She forwarded an email from the consultant

to two group members to “encourage them to reach out to their contacts on council to encourage the mayor and councillors to consider retention of the tree.” The court documents state that Dupont no longer has access to this email and “it appears to have been removed from her email account.” A second email from city staff concerning the tree was also forward to the two members of tree-preservation group, according to the filing. Dupont alleges that sometime between April 3 and April 7, the city accessed her email account without her knowledge and identified the emails she had forwarded. She was accused of leaking confidential information and told that an investigation would be launched into her conduct, the documents state. A summary of the investigator’s findings was forwarded to council, who voted unanimously to censure Dupont on May 26. As a result, she was removed from her various committee appointments and taken off the acting mayor rotation. In an interview with The Tri-City News shortly after the vote, Dupont apologized for her actions. She also called the censure “extremely heavy handed,” adding, “I think if the community knew the

details of this, they would be surprised.” Her comments prompted a statement from her five council colleagues and Mayor Brad West, who said the decision was based on independent third-party findings. “Council has taken the matter very seriously and would not have taken such actions over a minor error,” the city said at the time in a statement. Dupont’s lawyers have indicated they intend to file a defamation case over the statements. While the city has yet to respond in court, Port Coquitlam’s chief administrative officer Kristen Dixon said they disagree with what is contained in Dupont’s latest legal filing. In a statement provided to The Tri-City News, she asserted that Dupont breached confidentiality and that the city will defend its actions in court. “The statutory requirements are there for a reason and they apply to all members of council equally,” Dixon said. “Council members should not be taking it upon themselves to decide whether confidential information should be disclosed, particularly since the disclosure of confidential information can have serious consequences.” The two sides will meet in court on July 15.

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Social-distanced swims coming to PoCo pools Outdoor pools are expected to open up next month DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Diehard swimmers will be back in the pool as early as next week. Two outdoor pools in Port Coquitlam are set to open Thursday, July 2, with strict social-distancing protocols, limited numbers and set time-slots to reduce contact between swimmers. Despite the restrictions, the city expects a full restart of swimming lessons, length and width swimming, public swims, fitness classes, seniors-only swims and pool rentals at outdoors at Robert Hope and Centennial out-

door pools. However, with the province’s Phase 3 plan set to start, the city is giving thought to the possibility of re-opening the leisure pool at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre and Hyde Creek pool. Meanwhile, Coquitlam and Port Moody are also opening their outdoor pools. Registration has begun so to get a time-slot at one of the two open outdoor pools go to www.portcoquitlam. ca/register. Only 35 people can be in Centennial pool and 25 at Robert Hope Pool at any one time. Public swims at both facilities are 45 minutes long after which touch points are disinfected and sanitized before the next registered group is allowed to enter.

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Self-isolation a boon for backyard birders as seed sales skyrocket Online sales at Port Moody shop have quadrupled mario bartel mbartel@tricitynews.com

Urged to stay at home to limit transmission of COVID19, more Tri-City residents are inviting nature to join them. Randy Solomon, who’s been selling bird feeders, seed and baths for 25 years — the past 13 at his Backyard Bird Centre shop in Port Moody’s Newport Village — said his online sales have quadrupled since the start of the public health emergency. “People have been spending a lot of time in their homes,” he said. “There’s not a whole lot you can do but drink wine and watch birds.” Solomon said more people are discovering the simple pleasure of watching birds congregate at feeders in their backyard or on their balcony. “It’s almost like having pets that are free to go,” he said. According to the Associated Press, downloads of the National Audubon Society’s bird-identification app doubled in the spring and unique visits to its website skyrocketed by 500,000.

Randy Solomon shows off one of the hummingbird feeders he sells at his Port Moody shop, Backyard Bird Centre. mario bartel/the tri-city news

Solomon said the surge in birding’s popularity during the pandemic is easy to explain. At a time when everyone is anxious about their health and finances, he said watching birds is calming. “They’re a part of your domain,” Solomon said. “People are drawn to their bright co-

lours and behaviour.” It’s also a relatively inexpensive pastime. A simple feeder can cost less than $20. Fill it with clean, high-quality seed and the birds will come, Solomon said, as long as they feel safe. Squirrels can be a feeder’s biggest pest.

While various designs have been concocted that claim to discourage the agile rodents, Solomon said the most effective is a weighted feeder that closes off when a squirrel climbs aboard. “Eventually the squirrels will just go away,” he said. Solomon added Tri-City

residents also have to take particular care their feeder doesn’t attract bears looking for an easy meal. That means positioning it at least three metres high or hanging it from a second-storey eave. Feeding hummingbirds has also become increasingly popular, Solomon said, especially for people living in condos or townhouses who don’t have a back yard. “People are just fascinated by hummers,” he said. The iridescent little birds with their high-speed wings and long beaks subsist on a high-energy diet of flower nectar, a food source that can be easily replicated with a mix of one-part table sugar and four-parts water in a colourful dispenser with special access holes for their visitors. Solomon said it’s important to keep the solution fresh, changing, it out at least once a week. It also helps to supplement the feeder with bright flowers nearby that will catch the eye of the fleet flyers. “They’re visual creatures,” he said. Solomon said while there may be plenty of natural food sources currently available for all species of birds, a feeder makes it easier for them to stock up so they can concentrate on feeding their young.

One-way relief? Relief could be coming for Port Moody residents and businesses weary of rush-hour traffic cutting along Spring Street to avoid congestion on St. Johns and Clarke streets. A staff report considered by city council at its meeting Tuesday recommended implementation of a pilot project that would make parts of the narrow roadway one-way only. Blocks from Queens to Douglas streets would be restricted to westbound traffic, as well as the stretch from Mary to Kyle streets, while the 2600 block from Mary to Grant streets would be reserved for eastbound traffic. A portion of the 2700 block to Moody Street is already one-way eastbound. The new patterns will direct local traffic to signalized intersections on the busier commuter routes, allowing for safe turns onto those streets, said Stephen Judd, Port Moody’s manger of infrastructure engineering services.

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Topic: Wearing masks in a theatre

“Yes. The masks are used to keep others safer (the user is only made marginally safer). It’s about time we remembered to be kind to others.”

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hen it comes to filming police interactions with the public, the law is on your side. That’s according to legal experts who say you have the right to film police on the job, as long as you’re not interfering with an investigation. Any force that responds to such footage with threats of cellphone seizures or criminal charges, they say, risks overstepping police authority. That’s an important thing to hear because it’s video footage that provides vital evidence when some police agencies offer a different version of an arrest. Scrutiny of citizen-filmed footage of police interactions has ramped up in recent weeks, following the death of a Black man named George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of a white police

officer — an incident that was captured on cellphone video and triggered massive antiracism protests in the U.S., Canada and around the world. The most recent such allegation to surface in Canada involved an elderly Black couple who allege police east of Toronto brutally beat them while they were trying to leave a local hospital. Part of the 2018 interaction was captured on a cellphone video that appears to show an officer punching a man as he lies on the ground. The witness who shot the video alleges members of Durham Regional Police said he could face charges if he did not delete the footage and watched him wipe the roughly 30-second clip from his phone, though only after it had been sent to the couple’s grandson.

David Fraser, a Halifaxbased privacy lawyer with McInnes Cooper, said the unproven allegations would represent a clear violation if true. “They [police] don’t actually have any lawful authority to do that,” he said of police. “And they actually seldom have any real leverage to do that either.” Fraser said matters become murkier when such interactions play out on private property, where he said businesses can impose in-house restrictions as to what can take place on the premises. Hospitals, for instance, often have internal rules preventing people from taking photos that could inadvertently include patients who hadn’t given consent. But Fraser said experiences like the one in Toronto still can’t be framed as either a criminal

act or a privacy violation. “If any law was engaged, it was the law of trespass and not the law related to somebody’s privacy,” he said. Abby Deshman, director of the criminal justice program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, agreed. She said numerous court decisions, disciplinary findings and other legal matters have clearly established the rules, noting that it’s well understood among police that being filmed while on the job is fair game. “Police should expect to be filmed,” she said. “This is now part-and-parcel of the sometimes difficult job that they are asked to do on behalf of the public.” So, remember that if you ever get threatened by police for filming their activity.

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A message from a fifth-grader facing racism The Editor, My name is Victoria. I am a Grade 5 girl who lives in North Vancouver. I am writing this letter to raise awareness and to help some people reevaluate their perception of this topic. This is a very personal, sensitive, and scary issue to me and to so many, and I believe it needs to be brought up. I sincerely hope that this letter will have an impact. After you read this letter, you might think differently about Asian people. Before I came to Canada from Asia, I had heard that Canadians were very kind, and that they didn’t discriminate against people. So, I came to Canada to study. However, when the coronavirus was identified in Asia, some people started to discriminate against

us, as “People who brought the coronavirus from their country.” I was so sad and I felt miserable. Unfortunately, this personally happened to me, too. An elderly woman walked out from the elevator in my building. She looked straight at me and said, “Don’t do anything! Don’t come near me!” even though I was just standing in the lobby. I was so shocked and hurt. I knew what she meant. It was about the coronavirus. Naturally, I talked about it with my mom. I still feel very upset when I think about that lady. The memory keeps bubbling to the surface. After wondering what I could do about it, I had the

idea to write this letter. That’s the reason why I am writing this letter to all of you who are reading this now. I heard about another example of discrimination here in B.C. I was surprised by the news from a few days ago. It said “a Canadian hit an Asian” because he thought that Asian people brought the coronavirus. It worries me. It might make people think that it is okay to hit people and to be rude to people. This is ridiculous. It plants seeds of discrimination and anger in their minds. But, really, this is what upsets me most: South Koreans like me didn’t come to Canada knowing about the coronavirus, and some people seem to assume all Asians are from one

place. All we wanted to do was to study, to learn about Canadian life and to make Canadian friends, but when schools shut down, we couldn’t do these things. This was upsetting. Why would Asians want to have schools and stores shut down? Why would they want a huge rate of infections, a huge death toll and economic crisis? It would never be, I believe, any Asian’s, or any race’s intention to create this pandemic. After I read the news, I thought many people hated Asians, so I talked to my mom again. My mom said, “Victoria, there are lots of people who are very good. The bad things

just get more attention than the good things, for whatever reason.” I nodded. I understand that I was wrong. And later, I was told that the news article wasn’t true. My neighbour has a garden, and he always says good things to us, and calls us “friend.” There are lots of people who are good and generous. Lots of people who are friends, neighbours, and teachers. They are always nice. My mom was right. Most Canadians are kind, generous, and don’t discriminate. Canada is a good country with nice people. Viruses can’t change Canadians’ hearts. Canada is filled with kind people. It is the virus that we should

isolate from, not the people who are from different nations. Some people may have different thoughts, but I hope I managed to at least give you a deeper perspective or even shift this rapid snowball effect of racism because of coronavirus. Although we may think we are small and weak, if we unite together, we can be as strong as a house made of bricks. Canada’s people are going to be healthy, energetic, and happy. I hope that we will be able to go back to school soon and that no one will be sick from coronavirus. I hope that everyone in Canada gets well soon. Always have hope in your heart. Victoria Kang North Vancouver

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Denied his own grad by civil war, Coquitlam restaurateur honours local valedictorians Many were able to meet for the first time over lunch mario Bartel mbartel@tricitynews.com

Malik Malikzada was robbed of the joys and feelings of accomplishment of his own high school graduation by civil war in Afghanistan. He hopes some deserving grads of the Class of 2020 won’t be similarly denied by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coquitlam restaurateur with a history of helping the community opened his establishment on Monday, when Jamila’s Kitchen is normally closed, to prepare lunch exclusively for the valedictorians of School District 43’s 11 high schools. Each also received a $50 cash gift. Malikzada said it’s his family’s way of trying to turn a difficult situation, which saw many ceremonies scaled

Jamila Malikzada, centre, with some of the School District 43 valedictorians as they picked up their lunches at Jamila’s Kitchen on Monday. submitted PHOtO

back to online, drive-thru, drive-in or pick-up events without the usual pomp and

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followed by lavish celebratory parties. “There are our future lead-

ers,” Malikzada said. “We don’t want them to feel sadness.” Because that’s exactly what he felt when the mujahideen moved into Kabul just a few months before he was set to graduate. A few years later he and his new wife, Jamila, fled to Pakistan as refugees, a journey that ultimately brought them to Canada. Malikzada said the absence of that milestone event in his life remained largely buried until he attended the graduation ceremony of his eldest son from Riverside secondary a few years ago. “That lit a spark in me,” he said of the event that was held at Simon Fraser University, adding it erupted into the fire of an idea when he saw the parallel of his own personal loss and those high school seniors being denied their moment up on a stage by the public health crisis. So the Malikzadas put together a small budget and started reaching out to the

local high schools to get an idea of the numbers of valedictorians they’d be dealing with. Malik hopes other business will pick up their mantle and do what they can to honour the community’s graduates. Earlier, the CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, Michael Hind, issued a similar challenge to businesses to offer grads discounts through the summer. A Port Coquitlam photography studio is offering a special outdoor photo session for grads with proceeds going to charity. And on Saturday at 8:20 p.m. [20:20 in military time], everyone in the province is being encouraged to “make some noise” for the Class of 2020, an idea that originated with some Port Coquitlam students. Malikzada said the gestures are meaningful. “They didn’t have their ceremony,” he said. “But we can shift that focus from a negative to a positive angle.”

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CONGRATULATIONS! ONGRATULATIONS! TRICITYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 2020

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ATULATION NGR S! O C

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Conor Chisholm

We closed our eyes for a moment and suddenly a man stood where our boy used to be. You have given us so many reasons to be proud of the man you have become.

Matthew Fenton

We are so proud of you Jordan! Time goes by so quickly, one minute you were graduating from Kindergarten and now you’re graduating from High School!

Matthew, we are so proud of the young man you have become. Let your luminous life force shine bright.

Your future is so bright and we know you will be successful in everything you do!

Congratulations on this special achievement, grad!

Love you Mom, Dad and Liam

Jordan Turnbull

Love you forever, Mom, Dad and Adam

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ATULATION NGR S! O C

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Molly MacCormack

We are so proud of you Fraser and all your accomplishments and know that you are going to do amazing things in life!

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We are so proud of you, Molly! Wishing you much success on your next adventure, beginning at UBC.

Congratulations on this important milestone!

“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” Ralph Waldo Emerson

Much love from Mom, Dad, Maggie and your whole crew

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Macy Ina Lagambina

Congratulations Macy on your graduation from the class of 2020! Your compassion is immeasurable, your determination unwavering and your character is genuine. Be true to yourself as you move into the next chapter of your life at McGill University. We could not be prouder. Love Mom & Dad

Katie Paterson

We are so proud of your accomplishments, both academically and in dance! You have a very bright future ahead and we are excited for the next phase of your life. Congratulations on your graduation and acceptance into SFU this September. Love you always and forever! ❤ Mom and Dad

Emma Dimsdale

We are so proud of you on your Graduation! When we least expect it, life sends us challenges to test our courage and willingness to change. The world awaits all that you have to offer. Always be the person you are today; kind, caring and compassionate. Best wishes at Douglas College.

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Alyssa Emery

We couldn’t be prouder of your many accomplishments, determination and hard work. Your graduation is only a glimpse of what lies ahead in your bright future. Follow your passion and go for the win! No matter what, you are going to make serious waves.

Kaitlyn Shaw

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Congrats! You’ve worked so hard to achieve success – as a competitive dancer, talented artist and honours student.

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Graduation is a time to reﬂect and a time to dream. Best wishes for your next adventure when you start UBC Sauder School of Business in the fall.

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ATULATION NGR S! O C

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Julia Dunlop

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Owen Wotherspoon

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Your loving family

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ATULATION R G N S! CO Ryann McCready RIVERSIDE SECONDARY

Congratulations to our very special great-niece and great-granddaughter, Ryann McCready, on your graduation with honours from Riverside Secondary - Class of 2020 - and for being voted Most Outstanding Athlete of the Year!! We are so very proud of you and your achievements so far and we know you will accomplish so many more and succeed in anything you set your mind to! Go with grace and conﬁdence into the next phase and challenge of your life. We wish you all the best with your studies at the University of British Columbia! Congratulations!

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Georgia Horne

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Right from when you were a little kid and till today, you have only given us reasons to hold our heads up in pride.

Graduation is an exciting time, it marks both an ending and a beginning;

We are so lucky to have you in our life.

Its warm memories of the past and big dreams for the future.

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Breanna Putnam

Ashiana Sunderji

Ethan Sherle

We are so proud of all your accomplishments and excited to celebrate this special milestone with you.

Congratulations on graduating from French Immersion with Gold Cord status!

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We love you. You are an amazing person; we wish you all the happiness and success in life.

What a wonderful achievement to celebrate. We wish you all the best for all of your upcoming adventures in life and post secondary education.

We wish you continued success as you move on to the next chapter of your life!

We know you will achieve great things as you embark on your next journey at the University of Toronto.

Keep reaching for the stars.

Love Mom, Dad, G and all the family.

Lots of Love Mom, Dad and Rayyana

Love Mom, Dad, Nicole & Lola

GRATULATIONS N ! CO

ATULATION NGR S! O C

Natalia Dzwinka

RIVERSIDE SECONDARY

Kelsey Stuckert

UBC ALLARD SCHOOL OF LAW

We are extremely proud of your achievements; you are an amazing person and loving daughter with a bright future ahead of you!

Congratulations, Kelsey on an incredible accomplishment graduating from Law School at UBC! Your hard work and amazing abilities have earned you what you truly deserve, a great future and a career to fulﬁll your dreams. We’re so proud of you Kelsey.

Never stop learning and reaching for your goals.

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We love you Mom, Dad, Sebastian and Hazel.

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Zavier Curley

Mark Anthony

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Your family takes great pride in announcing your accomplishment. We know you will give it your all no matter what your next milestone will be. Follow your dreams, but remember, strive for the best, always be optimistic and be ready for whatever comes your way.

ATULATION NGR S! O C

Noah Cook

PORT MOODY SECONDARY SCHOOL

Noah, we are so proud of you on your graduation; your commitment to your school and community, to learning, your teammates and to your many close friends.

Watching you grow up was a joy and seeing you graduate is even better. Congratulations on this important milestone and we wish you all the best when you start at the University of British Columbia Okanagan in September!

You’ve built an amazing trail that will now connect you with a rewarding ride to SFU. We wish you all the best for continued success!

We love you!

Congratulations and much love from all of us.

From Dad, Mom and Julian

Love from Mama, Papa and Chloe

ATULATION NGR S! O C

Ben Petschulat

Jade Lew

HERITAGE WOODS SECONDARY

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Daxton Mork

HERITAGE WOODS SECONDARY

An enormous congratulations to one amazing young man… Daxton Mork. Although your graduation will be diﬀerent this year, your achievement is still the same. We are all extremely proud of you and wish you success in all your tomorrows!

Congratulations Ben!

You are oﬀ to York University and we are so proud of you!

We are so incredibly proud of you!

The past 13 years have shaped you into a lovely young lady; full of promise and potential.

We wish you all the best at McGill University in September.

Enjoy your new journey and adventure that awaits you. Love, Mom, Dad, Jasmine and Jewel.

Love Mom, Dad, and Emma

ATULATION NGR S! O C

Jade Yan

Amanda Matysiak

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ATULATION NGR S! O C

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HERITAGE WOODS SECONDARY

Time flies so fast! We just can’t believe you have grown up! Your first day of school, your first best friend, your first overnight study are imprinted in my brain… Hope you’ll always find yourself happy, brave and full of big dreams.

YOU DID IT!

Love Mom and Dad

Much love from your entire family

From Mom & Dad, with love and pride today and always.

Honours with Distinction graduate – yay for Syd! We admire your perseverance in reaching this signiﬁcant milestone. We wish you every success in university.

Love you always, Mom, Dad and Jojo

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Evan O’Riordan

DR. CHARLES BEST SECONDARY

Congratulations Evan! We are so proud of you. We know you worked hard to get here and that you are excited for the next chapter in your life. We wish you a bright and successful future as an Electrician.

Congratulations Erik! We’re all very proud of you and wish you great success in the next phase of this adventure! We love you so much. “Love the life you live and live the life you love “ Bob Marley

ÉCOLE DR. CHARLES BEST SECONDARY

Congratulations! We are so proud of you. Love Gram, Mom, Dad, Jonah and Isaiah

Blessings from Mom, Dad, Grandma , Aunty Margaret, Aunty Carolyn, Kyle, Alex and Finn

Love from your family.

ATULATION NGR S! O C

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Xinyi (Garnet) Li

Mackenzie Morrow

Congratulations on this important milestone! We could not be more proud, you have worked so hard and we know you will be successful at whatever you decide to do. We are not celebrating graduation in a traditional way but know we celebrate you every day. Enjoy next year at SFU. Discover your dreams and make them happen. We love you to the moon and beyond!

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Denise Chan

Congratulations on your graduation. We are so proud of how hard you have worked and are amazed by your dedication and passion. We wish you all the best as you pursue your hopes, dreams and desires.

Keep the open heart and mind. Happy Graduation! From Yan’s Family.

Mom, Dad and Morgan

Love from Mom, Dad, Natalie & all your family and friends!

ATULATION NGR S! O C

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Heidi Goetz

Congratulations, Karina! Watching you grow, reﬂecting on so many good memories, and knowing how hard you’ve worked to get to this day makes your graduation all the more special.

We are so proud of all your hard work and achievements over the last 12 years. Take pride in how far you have come, enjoy the journey of new adventures and embrace what the future holds for you.

Love Mom, Dad, Nick and Renee

You have become an incredible young woman, and we are so proud of you and everything you have accomplished.

Love from your family & all your relatives

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We are so very proud of you and wish you so much success as you begin a new chapter and take on the world! Have faith in how far you can go, but don’t forget to enjoy the journey along the way. Congratulations on this important milestone, and we can’t wait to see you ﬂourish as you begin to follow your passion at John Casablanca Institute in September.

Lots of Love, Mom, Dad and Ethan

Love you always, Dad, Mom, Bella, Soﬁa and Roman xoxox

GRATULATIONS N ! CO

Jillian Denton

TERRY FOX SECONDARY

We are immeasurably proud of your success and the amazing young lady you have become.

“A man who knows his limitations has none”. Kyle you are a young man with few limitations. Your hard work and perseverance will take you far in this world. There is no doubt you will be successful in all that you choose to do. Congratulations on your accomplishment today and always.

Love from your family

We as your family are so very proud of your accomplishments you have achieved throughout the past 12 years of schooling and athletics. Best of Luck in your next chapter at Simon Fraser University as you study Criminology and Psychology, while eventually pursuing a career in Law, within the Human Rights Sector.

We love you!

Oﬀ to pursue her Bachelors Degree at Thompson Rivers University Graduation is here you have really come far Rejoice and be happy, accept who you are Address every day with purpose and aim Decide what you want, make living your game Understand and discover Always be true The world is your canvas Inviting and new Opportunity awaits you, just walk through the door New moments each day are yours to explore

Bianca Roma Stella Marconato

Congratulations to you on this exciting milestone. You are poised, insightful and ready for your next endeavour.

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TERRY FOX SECONDARY

We are so proud of your accomplishments throughout all your schooling! We can’t wait to see the amazing young man you’re destined to become.

Your strength is admirable. You got this J!

We wish you the very best of success at UBC.

Congratulations Class of 2020! We wish you all the best for your bright futures.

Love, Mom and Andrew.

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Natalie Daniels

PITT MEADOWS SECONDARY

You are a star in our books! You have persevered and should be proud of what you have accomplished. Congratulations on achieving this important milestone. We wish you all the best in the future!

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rectly to each home during the summer months. Prior to the current pandemic, the food orders were packed by community volunteers including staff of Vancity, Westminster Savings, West World Paper, BDC, and others from time to time. Currently, to reduce the number of touches, the food order is being packed entirely by Walmart. In order to sustain the level of service into 2021, fundraising efforts continue. The program has been operating by the Rotary Club in Poco since January 2017. To donate, contact program coordinator Ron Goyette at 604-512-4398 ron.goyette50@gmail.com or the club president, Gaye Simms, at 604-218-7750 gdsimms@ shaw.ca.

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Clockwise from left: A grad pauses for his rolling photo opportunity at a special drive-thru graduation ceremony at Terry Fox secondary on June 17. A Fox grad takes the step from the red carpet into the unknown, while another expresses her sentiments on a painted mortarboard. Alison Robertson captures the graduation of Sequoia Koktylo from the sun roof of her vehicle. Getting their photo taken with a statue of Terry Fox will be one of the grads’ last acts as students of the school named after the Canadian hero. Grads are staged at a special holding area marked by sandwich boards placed six feet apart to ensure physical distancing . mario Bartel/the tri-city news

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In what was dubbed as the most “unique” and special grad ever, the Terry Fox Class of 2020 walked across a red carpet and received congratulations, gift bags and cheers from friends, neighbours and family last Wednesday. On a day when the school was closed for mid-week deep cleaning to prevent the spread of COVID-19, nearly 95% of Fox’s 400 Grade 12s participated in a drive-thru grad celebration that closely followed social distancing rules. “It’s our most memorable grad ever and despite some challenges, parents and stu-

dents got to take part,” said principal David Starr, who wore full grad regalia for the event. As a loose gathering of watchers stood on the sidelines, cars filed through in order of graduate last names. Students dressed in gowns and caps disembarked to the announcement of their name, and walked across a red carpet to pick up swag bags and a diploma, while their accomplishments and final statement was read out over a loudspeaker. “This is full circle for me,” said Joanne Page, who used to be a before and after school worker at Leigh elementary and came to see off many of her former charges. Parents who spoke to The Tri-City News said they were glad to have a chance to witness — and photograph — their child graduating, even

though they had to wait in their car. Many of the students who completed the modified ceremony told The Tri-City News that the event was better than they expected. Some even had tears in their eyes as they said their final good byes to their favourite teachers. “It’s exciting,” said Martin Mamus, a Fox graduate whose brother was chauffeuring the family car and taking photos. Students wore dresses or shirts and ties under their gowns and stood beside a statue of home town hero Terry Fox to get their photo taken. “It’s better than I thought,” said Lyn Jung as cars drove by with graduation mementoes such as Class of 2020 signs dangling from car mirrors. “It was kind of more emotional than I thought it would

be,” said Sequoia Kokotylo. For Cindy Vanderley, who turned out to see her best friend’s daughter graduate, the Fox event was well organized and perhaps better than sitting through a four-hour ceremony at the Orpheum Theatre. Jared Karunaharan summed up the thoughts of many students when he said: “I kind of liked it, it’s a beautiful day and I think I’ll remember it for the rest of my life.” Fox wasn’t the only School District 43 school holding special commemorative events. Dr. Charles Best in Coquitlam, Riverside in Port Coquitlam and Heritage Woods in Port Moody were among the public schools organizing special grads while B.C. Christian Academy held its drive-thru grad last Saturday.

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great pets – they can be cuddly, comforting and a lot of fun. A 2015 Australian study even found that cat owners tend to have better psychological health than people without pets. If you’ve decided to adopt a cat, or if you’re considering it, here are five tips to welcome them home in the best possible way.

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Give them a designated space: Because the space is unfamiliar to them, coming into a new home can leave cats feeling very uneasy. It’s good to choose a room to call their own for at least the first few days – ideally somewhere that doesn’t get much traffic. You’ll need a litter box, a bowl of water and some

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Give them something to scratch: Cats scratch for many reasons – to stretch their bodies, flex their feet and claws, and to remove the dead outer layer of their claws. It’s best to get them some kind of scratching post to use so they don’t decide to dig into your furniture. There are many sizes and shapes available, but make sure the one you choose is at least as tall or as long as your cat when they are fully

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stretched out. You can train your cat to use it with a little cat nip or by hanging something that dangles down for them to play with. If you have multiple rooms with upholstered furniture or carpet, you may want to have a couple of scratching posts around the house. Cats will always need to scratch, so of course the best way to avoid any damage is to keep their claws trimmed regularly. Choosing the right food: It’s important to choose a recipe that’s right for your cat, and to look for foods which are minimally processed, and nutritionally balanced with fresh meats, non-rendered fats and nutrient-rich superfood ingredients. It’s also a good idea to pick a food that’s meant for the age of your new feline friend. For example, well-formulated recipes for kittens will include more calories, protein and fat to support the growth of a young cat. Quality brands will offer reci-

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pes formulated to meet the unique needs of kittens, adult cats and senior cats respectively, and each variety will be clearly labelled as complying with Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) requirements for that particular age. Look for a statement on the label that the recipe meets the regulatory standard of the AAFCO. This guarantee should be readily available on the bag – such as: “NOW FRESH™ grain free Kitten recipe is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Cat Food Nutrient Profiles for Growth.” It shouldn’t be hard to find the information you are looking for to make these decisions. Everything you need should be right on the label. Your local pet specialty retailer is also a great resource in helping you decide what’s best, especially if your cat has more specific dietary requirements due to some underlying health concern.

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nistratively heavy. By applying for CECRA, landlords make themselves extremely vulnerable, taking on added financial risk.

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The provincial government’s commercial eviction ban is a positive attempt to help small businesses but falls short at addressing the real problem. An alternative that has been coming up in discussions across the country is to consider tenants to apply for funding directly.

GOV'T BIZ SUPPORTS A GOOD START BUT NEED TO ADJUST AS WE MOVE FORWARD

All levels of government acted swiftly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, rolling out significant support programs to both individuals and businesses in a manner of weeks. With no roadmap for this unprecedented crisis, the governments have reacted as quickly as possible.

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extended and the approval and building processes are being expedited. They are also providing various promotional opportunities and are strong advocates for the #SupportLocal campaign we started with a group of local business organizations at the beginning of the pandemic.

Now that we are adjusting to a new rhythm, it’s time to look at making necessary adjustments to the programs to ensure the survival of small- and medium-sized businesses. This includes a second look at both the Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance program (CECRA) and extending temporary layoff limits within the Employment Standards Act (ESA).

CECRA was designed to provide rent relief to businesses that suffered extreme drops in revenue due to the pandemic. Unfortunately, due to the program structure, it isn’t working for most businesses. With too heavy of a burden and high risk to the landlords, it’s proving to be a program better in theory than in practicality.

I’d like to applaud our municipal governments for showing leadership in supporting local businesses. For individuals, they have extended payment deadlines on utility bills. For businesses, patio limits have been

Many businesses in our community are struggling to get back on their feet and are increasingly frustrated by their landlords' lack of participation in applying for the program. The application process is onerous and admi-

CECRA

Chambers across BC are also advocating for an extension to temporary layoff limits within the Employment Standards Act (ESA) to align with the end of CERB funding to August 31, 2020. This extension will allow employers to get back on their feet and bring their employees back. Without this extension, employers will be forced to pay out severance, resulting in another major hurdle in the business recovery process. This will hurt their bottom line and decrease the likelihood of being able to bring employees back later. The provincial government must re-look at their decision not to extend the temporary layoff limit. The extension is imperative to provide employers with the “breathing room” needed to survive, recover, and facilitate return-to-work for laidoff employees as soon as possible. At the TriCities Chamber, we are continuing to work hard advocating for business. In this time of crisis, it’s essential to look for opportunities to rebuild our business community. We must think outside-the-box, listen to those facing additional burdens, and collaborate.

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It was a busy weekend at softball diamonds in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam - at least once the rain stopped. Coquitlam Minor Softball Association resumed practices for its approximately 200 registered players last Friday and Port Coquitlam Minor Softball gave the green light for its teams to start practising beginning June 17, provided players and coaches signed a waiver. CMSA president Marty Tilt said it was an important milestone in Softball BC’s “five-inning” return to play plan that could see kids playing games within the community as early as July, and then eventually against teams from neighbouring associations like Port Coquitlam and Burnaby and on to zone play against teams from Surrey and White Rock. While Tilt said there’s no set timeline for that progression, CMSA is hoping to keep players active until the end of August, with the addition of a special program being developed by Softball BC for U6 and U8 players in mid-July. “Moving to each of these

Softball players in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam were able to return to the diamond for practices over the weekend, with local games a possibility in July. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

steps will be done after careful consideration and evaluation” of the safety plan, Tilt said. The plan, which follows guidelines set out in early June for all sports by viaSport, includes: tracking attendance at every organized session; specified arrival and depar-

ture times; the assignment of a “sanitizing champion” for each team who is responsible for cleaning equipment, bases, dugouts and even the latches on gates used to access the diamonds; limits on attendance at every diamond of no more than 50 players,

coaches, officials and parents; and even directions on how to pick up the bat and pass it to the designated sanitizer before it can be used by another player. Tilt said the strict procedures will help players, coaches and parents get com-

fortable with the new realities of sport in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. “There is no doubt that the fear factor will likely be the biggest challenge, at least initially,” he said. “Over time, things will return closer to normal, but we won’t rush it.”

Tilt said adherence to the new protocols will rest largely on the association’s volunteers, who’ve all been briefed on expectations. “They understand the seriousness of the situation and the importance of doing this right,” he said, adding the association expects to make adjustments along the way as their base of knowledge of what works at the diamond and what doesn’t evolves. Tilt said part of the organization’s abundance of caution was waiting several days to get back to playing ball after the city opened sports fields to registered users last Monday, so all the plans could be in place and properly communicated. He said the months-long pause to the season that was supposed to start last April has cost the association about 70 families, some of whom received full refunds while others deferred their registration fees to next year. And now that the sound of the crack of the bat and balls snapping into leather gloves has begun again around local diamonds, Tilt said the anticipation is palpable. “We have our fingers crossed that all the planning and work everyone has done at every level with give the kids a safe and enjoyable experience,” he said. “I think overall though, the kids are very excited to return to the field.”

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What popular food staple and regular partner to jelly was patented in Montreal in 1884?

10 This North Vancouver athlete set seven world records including for the 100-yard dash. 11 This well-used B.C. service began in 1960 as a two-vessel, two-terminal operation. 12 What year was the City of Port Moody incorporated?

13 Terrry Fox grew up in Port Coquitlam, but where was he born? 14 Across Canada, it is illegal to challenge someone to or accept an invitation to what? 15 How many years has the Golden Spike Days festival been running? 16 What animal was given ofďŹ cial status as an emblem of Canada in 1975?

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22 This famous creature of folklore is said to inhabit forests especially in the Pacific Northwest, and is described as a hairy biped. 23 What body of water ends at Rocky Point Park ? 24 Which famous Canadian singer is the youngest of 14 children and has the best selling French-language album of all time?

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27 Unlike harbour seals, these sea mammals can support themselves on their front two ﬂippers to walk. 28 At low tide, the water is one kilometre off shore at this popular beach area in Vancouver.

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32 Who is B.C.’s Health Minister?

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33 What is the name of the sea serpent of lore that lives in Okanagan Lake?

37 This orange-coloured ﬂyer summers in the Paciﬁc Northwest, and is described as the “feistiest hummingbird in North America.”

34 What sport did Parliament declare the national summer sport of Canada in 1994?

38 What was the name of Terry Fox’s journey?

35 What three oceans line Canada’s frontiers?

39 Who was Port Moody named after?

36 British Columbia was so named by which queen?

40 What is the second most spoken language in Coquitlam?

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41 What Port Coquitlam native was drafted by the Boston Bruins in 2007? 42 What Juno Award winning musician is from Coquitlam 43 This natural display of light occurs when charged particles collide with gases in the Earth’s upper atmosphere. 44 What is the provincial ﬂower of B.C.?

46 This former CF-18 pilot has ﬂown in space twice and was the ﬁrst Canadian to walk in space. 47 In 1923, 16 Coast Salish chiefs signed an amalgamation document to create what First Nation? 48 What famous Canadian led the suffragette movement across the country?

45 Which explorer visited Coquitlam in 1808?

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49 Who was the ﬁrst and only woman to hold the ofﬁce of Prime Minister in Canada?

51 How often are provincial elections held in B.C.?

50 What concrete structure at the head of the Capilano River created a reservoir that provides one-third of metro Vancouver’s water supply?

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57 This mountainside bird, found locally, feeds largely on the needles of spruces and other conifers

59 Who is the current Prime Minister of Canada? 60 Canada has how many territories?

58 What is the eligible age for voting in Canada?

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65 What is the name of the annual arts festival in Coquitlam? 66 This West Vancouver swimmer, nicknamed Mighty Mouse, was inducted into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1971.

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69 At a pace of 20 kilometres a day, how many years would it take you to walk the country’s 243,000 kilometres of coastline? 70 Which Toronto-born actor and comedian, best known for his role as Shrek, is a big Maple Leafs fan?

67 Although English and French are the two ofﬁcial languages of Canada, what is Canada’s only ofﬁcially bilingual province?

71 What current New York Islanders hockey player was born in Coquitlam?

68 True or false: black bears are agile tree climbers.

72 What is the furthest station in Coquitlam on the millenium line?

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73 What is the name of the river that borders Port Coquitlam to the east?

77 What is Highway 7B otherwise known as? 78 When was the current national ﬂag ﬁrst

74 What is the biggest city in B.C.?

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83 The Canadian motto A Mari Usque Ad Mare is a Latin phrase meaning what?

81 What historical distinction did Port Moody celebrate in 1879? 82 In the mid 1800’s the Port Moody area was dominated by which 2 events?

84 Canada’s Parliament (legislative branch) consists of three parts. What are they?

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85 True or false: bears are strong swimmers. 86 Which Canadian basketball team won the NBA playoffs last year?

88 Canada Day celebrates the anniversary of the 1867 enactment of this act, later renamed the Constitution Act.

87 Canadians eat about 55 per cent more of this popular boxed convenience food than Americans do.

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91 What is the name of B.C.’s current premier?

89 Created in 1911, this is B.C.’s first provincial park. 90 This so-called “value-added” strategy was voted out by a province-wide referendum in August 2011.

92 Tourism to this island community peaked with 137,000 passengers on the ship Lady Alexandra in 1937 and 101,000 visitors in 1946.

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93 According to the WWF, 60-80 per cent of the world’s population of this animal lives in Canada. 94 What is the population of B.C.?

95 Who is BC’s Provincial Health Ofﬁcer? 96 How many points does the maple leaf on the Canadian national ﬂag have?

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99 Where will you ﬁnd a 1908 train station?

97 What is the name of the largest mall in British Columbia, located in Burnaby?

100 What weather phenomenon occurs in Canada about 2.34 million times a year?

98 Canada vies for ﬁrst place with what country as the coldest nation in the world?

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107 What government ofﬁcial represents the Queen at the provincial level in Canada?

105 Which of Coquitlam’s many parks is the largest? 106 Women won the right to vote in federal elections in what year?

108 In what year did B.C. join the Canadian Confederation?

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113 Which people were the first to live in what is now Coquitlam? 114 What Canadian holiday is celebrated earlier than in the U.S. and was finalized by Parliament in 1957?

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115 What is the capital city of Canada? 116 Who is the current Lieutenant-Governor of B.C.?

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117 Who was the ﬁrst Canadian astronaut to command the International Space Station?

119 Bill C-38 received royal assent in July 2005 and legalized what in Canada?

118 What vast Canadian landmark contains a signiﬁcant portion of the world’s freshwater?

120 Burnaby’s Simon Fraser University is the only Canadian university competing in which athletic association?

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123 In what year was the song O Canada proclaimed as Canada’s national anthem?

121 What is the name of the Port Coquitlam festival that dates back to 1923?

124 Who was the former chief of the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and a poet and Academy Award nominated actor?

122 What sport is featured in the PoCo Grand Prix?

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125 What object (popular landmark) gets struck the most by lightning in Canada?

127 What provincial body is composed of the Lieutenant Governor and 87 elected Members?

126 This famous Ontario-born player is the NHL’s alltime leading scorer.

128 in 1982, July 1 was renamed Canada Day to mark the patriation of what Canadian document?

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129 What is the name of the ofﬁcial provincial mammal of B.C.? 130 What is the name of Canada’s largest shopping mall? 131 Originally known as the Twin Sisters (English translation from Squamish), these peaks were renamed what in the late 1800s?

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133 What is the name of the former premier of Saskatchewan, credited with bringing about Canada’s universal health-care system? 134 Who served as the 22nd prime minister and was the ﬁrst from the modern Conservative Party of Canada? 135 What is the name of Canada’s ofﬁcial measuring system?

132 This science broadcaster and environmental activist, born in Vancouver, is well known as 136 The year 2020 marks 153 years since what the host of a long-running CBC TV show. important Canadian political milestone?

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