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‘Numerous tips’ but still no arrest in Trina Hunt murder It’s been more than three months since Port Moody woman’s body was found near Hope KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com
Ted Whitcombe adjusts the rigging on the scale model of a 1930s-era 26-ft. sailboat he built to sail on Como Lake in Coquitlam. He said the radio-controlled craft, which isn’t based on any specific boat, took him “years” to build as he also worked on several concurrent projects. Much of the wood for the hull and deck is recycled from cedar fencing and old furniture. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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$50,000 reward for any information that may lead to an arrest and charges laid. To date, no arrests have been made. The latest known publicly released information came in early June when the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) confirmed police taped off two homes to execute search warrants — one at her Heritage Mountain home (Port Moody) and one in Mission where a vehicle was taken for evidence. Since those events, the Tri-City News reached out to IHIT several times in an effort to seek clarificaSEE
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tion and information to share. Sgt. David Lee, spokesperson for the specialized RCMP division, recently responded to our questions and continues to emphasize that the public reach out to them with any details they may have on Hunt’s murder. “Even if they feel that a tip is dated or old, to please call us to make sure. We will review it against the information we’ve already received,” he said. “The public has greatly assisted in the initial part of the investigation and continue to do so now. Their contributions to the search and canvassing was invaluable. If anyone uncovers any information or evidence, we ask them to call IHIT. There are procedures, protocols, and legalities that the police have to follow to gather the evidence. If the public is unaware of these issues, they may taint the evidence or cause it to become inadmissible.” In terms of an official update, Lee echos his predecessor, Sgt. Frank Jang, in noting Hunt’s murder is progressing, but information is on a need-to-know basis to not allow for any potential interference. “Yes, there are various different investigative leads we can pursue/are pursu-
In June, investigators executed a search warrant on Trina Hunt’s Port Moody home as part of their search for her killer. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
ing,” said Lee when asked by the Tri-City News if new strategies are being considered given the length of time since her body was found near Silver Creek on May 1. “We are unable to divulge
those specifics as doing so may put the success/outcome of these strategies at risk. IHIT investigators are looking at every possible avenue. Strategies developed internally by investigators,
and even leads from the public, are being assessed and followed-up on.” Lee confirms IHIT has received “numerous tips” since the $50,000 reward was announced by Hunt’s family
members — mother, father, brother and sister-in-law. When asked how many have come forward, he says it can’t give a precise number citing it could be misleading. “IHIT investigators have looked at each and every one of the tips received, completed an assessment of the information then follow-up with calls or other checks as a result.” The same goes for giving out the exact location near Silver Creek where the 48-year-old woman was discovered — Hunt would’ve turned 49 on June 6. “To provide additional details as to the location, state, may taint the recollection of witnesses who have yet to come forward. What I can advise is that location, in where she was found, suggested criminality [also known as ‘foul play’].” When it comes to amateur sleuths trying to debunk Hunt’s murder themselves, Lee adds, once more, any new information should go to IHIT first as “we would not want evidence to become lost.” And while investigators decipher tips and details, the Hunt family marked the six months since her missing person’s case with a video explaining their endeavours. On the #JusticeForTrina Facebook page, a video explains, at the time foul play
was suspected, more than 500 volunteers spent 1,200 hours searching through forested areas in Port Moody and beyond. It adds 2,000 km of land was searched — equalling the distance from Port Moody to Los Angeles and ascending to the top of Mount Everest six times. “This community has shown its love and support over and over again. Together, we will move mountains and we will be Trina’s voice.” As well, Hunt’s family has encouraged the person responsible for her murder to come forward. “You have senselessly taken Trina’s life and have ruined so many others,” said family spokesperson Stephanie Ibbott in a video statement. “Own up to your actions and accept the consequences. It’s the least you can do. We all know you’re out there and our family and the community will continue fighting for answers. And while, painfully, nothing will bring Trina back, our family will get justice for Trina. Trina and all women deserve nothing less.” • Anyone with details or tips regarding Hunt’s murder can call IHIT at 1-877-5514448 or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. • Anonymous tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-8477.
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Busy summer on the water for Coquitlam SAR Volunteer group has responded to 50 marine rescue calls so far this year KYLE BALZER xpd@tricitynews.com
A Coquitlam volunteer group has endured extra busy spring and summer seasons when it comes to helping people in need on the water. Coquitlam Search and Rescue (SAR) says it set a brand new record for marine rescue calls in responding to 50 calls across the Tri-Cities as of July 27 for the first seven months of 2021. That’s five more than 2020’s to-date task total of 45. According to SAR president Tom Zajac, the new number is double the organization’s 10-year average of calls received by the end of July.
Coquitlam Search and Rescue is looking for a secure place to store its new boat that has already been well used this year. COQUITLAM SAR PHOTO
“A marine rescue could be providing assistance to boaters in need. An example could be canoers in trouble in Widgeon Slough or overturned boaters,” he explained in an interview with the Tri-City News. Zajac added about 20%
of SAR’s tasks consist of a marine component, which include the use of its rescue boat. “A marine search involves looking for a subject that could be missing in waterways. Our boat is also critical to provide logistics support
to ground Search operations. For example, transporting search teams to the North end of Pitt Lake.” “One of the key advantages of our new boat is that it is the only enclosed cabin that can keep subjects and searchers warm,” he said.
As the summer is expected to bring in more potential water rescues, SAR says it’s in need of a rescue as well. The marine boat is without a secure, dry storage space as its regular spot — Town Centre Fire Hall 1 — has no more room. “Unfortunately, we store a number of our vehicles outside and we have set that equipment up to be safe and ready to respond,” Zajac said. “However, the boat with delicate electronics and motors is harder to keep maintained and in a rescue-ready state in rain or freezing conditions.” SAR has set a deadline of Aug. 16 for those interested in helping them out to send their storage space suggestion, which Zajac said provides thegroup with time to find a solution before the fall. In the meantime, he urges residents planning to
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Our second virtual concert will be released on Friday, Aug. 6 featuring the West Coast Celtic sounds of Duane, Dave and Johanna of The Town Pants. The 30-minute concert will premiere at 5 p.m. on Coquitlam’s Facebook page, YouTube channel and at coquitlam.ca/summerconcerts. All of the virtual concerts in the series will be available for viewing until Sept. 17. A special thank you to our presenting partner, Coquitlam Centre.
Coquitlam Welcomes Back Community Events
With health restrictions lifting and the final stage of the BC Restart Plan anticipated in September, Coquitlam is once again inviting event organizers to apply to use City parks for their activities and events. Find a City park suitable for your event, complete an online form and view information such as application deadlines, fire safety guidelines, permit requirements, fees and an accessibility checklist. Learn more and apply at coquitlam.ca/specialevents. FITNESS AND FUN
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Ditch the workout, join the party. Enjoy international rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a kind fitness experience for any dance lover. Sign up for Zumba (13 yrs+) Thursdays, Aug. 5 to Sept. 2 from 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. at Pinetree Community Centre (course ID# 58239). Register for this fitness program and more at coquitlam.ca/registration or call 604-927-4386. DID YOU KNOW?
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Coquitlam residents may now apply for a $300 grant to support their 2021 block parties. These fun social gatherings are a great way to meet or reconnect with neighbours as pandemic restrictions continue to ease. Registered block parties also benefit from free liability insurance. For 2021 only, the City’s usual $150 block party grant is being matched through the Community Support and Recovery Plan (CSRP). Visit coquitlam.ca/blockparties to apply. LOOKING OUT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
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Coquitlam park users can help protect our finned, feathered and furred inhabitants. Anglers are encouraged to use our new fishing line waste bins at Como and Lafarge lakes to protect birds and wildlife from getting tangled in carelessly discarded fishing line. Old hooks and lead may also be discarded in the bins, which will be sorted and recycled. Feeding birds and wildlife can do more harm than good and is illegal in Coquitlam Parks. Don’t feed birds – consider bird watching or take pictures instead. More information can be found at coquitlam.ca/urbanwildlife. KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE
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When an emergency takes place, help responders do their job and keep everyone safe by staying clear and following instructions. Flashing emergency lights are a signal for the public to slow down and move over, be aware and follow guidance such as a detour sign, a person directing traffic or tape cordoning off a scene. Stay back from emergency response personnel, vehicles, equipment and hoses, and avoid blocking or disturbing neighbours. Curious passersby driving to the scene to have a look is strongly discouraged as vehicles could block firefighters’ progress.
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High-rise will 'celebrate' busy corner Marcon shifts rental units from tower to nearby building JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com
Burquitlam is about to get another high-rise. Last Monday (July 26), city council advanced the bid by Marcon to build a 38-storey tower at the northwest intersection of Como Lake Avenue and Clarke Road. Located in the Oakdale neighbourhood and close to the Burquitlam SkyTrain station, the future building will “celebrate this corner,” Marcon owner Nic Paolella told council during the twohour public hearing, and provide a gateway to the city. The building will have 333 condo units, 18,000 sq. ft. in common amenity space, ground-level commercial and three floors for office. As well, the Evergreen Extension line will cross over a tip of the property. But its rental requirement will shift to another building, which also received second and third readings on last Monday for rezoning. As a result, the “density transfer” between the Como
An artist's rendering of Marcon's proposed 38-storey high-rise at Como Lake Avenue and Clarke Road, on the northwest corner of the intersection. VIA CITY OF COQUITLAM
Lake/Clarke building and the rental complex, at 631 and 633 Smith Ave. and 708, 712 and 716 Dogwood St., will see the Como/Clarke property built exclusively for market units — a move that Coun. Bonita Zarrillo was against. By comparison, the six-storey Smith/Dogwood building will have 126 rental suites, of which 37 units are designated as below-market and would be run by a nonprofit housing provider. During the public hearing, neighbours for both sites cited increased traffic
with the extra density. And, for the rental building application, the city received two letters and a petition with 31 names from homeowners in the Novella complex, across the street, in opposition. In general, they voiced concern about the potential loss of view and other negative impacts to their property values. Still, Mayor Richard Stewart said the two-project combination is “everything that we’ve been pushing hard to achieve” and results in more rental housing than the city would have been
able to incentivize for a developer. As well, the rental building will be wood frame, meaning it will be able to go up quicker than a concrete structure. “We need more purpose-built rental,” the mayor said. “This is really important that it be done fast.” Coun. Dennis Marsden credited Marcon for its community outreach, noting it was the first company in Coquitlam to ask for feedback during the COVID-19 lockdown last year via online platforms.
A few years ago, during discussions about the Burquitlam-Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan, council talked about “making sure what we didn’t see was these boring rectangles in the sky,” Marsden said in reference to the Como Lake/ Clarke building. “This isn’t that. It’s got some very interesting lines to it.” He also commented on the offices in the podium, and the jobs they will bring in for the city. If the Como Lake/Clarke building is approved at the fourth and final stages, the city would gain $4.3 million in development cost charges (DCC); $6.8 million density bonus fees; and $260,000 in voluntary community amenity contributions. As well, the municipality would profit from the sale of the proposed lane closure and surplus property. As for the Smith/ Dogwood rental property, which received unanimous council consent, the city would reap about $1.3 million in DCC plus $235,000 in community amenity contributions. The Como Lake/ Clarke building is expected to take up to four years to construct.
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Big box A massive industrial building is set to rise off Coquitlam's United Boulevard at the entrance to the future Fraser Mills Waterfront Village Centre. Last Monday, city council OK’d a development permit for WesGroup/ Pacific Reach Industrial Centre to construct a 196,000 sq. ft. multi-storey building at 11 King Edward St. Once up, the building will be north of the Fraser Mills master-planned community, a proposal put forward by Beedie Living in 2008, for 2 King Edward St., that would see 4,700 homes on the former sawmill site. The property will be raised with fill as the site is within the Fraser River floodplain. The city will gain about $858,000 in development cost charges as a result of the bid, which city council unanimously endorsed on July 26.
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A cannabis grow-op in Coquitlam is offending the noses of some neighbours in Port Coquitlam. TRI-CITY NEWS
in the evening. “It’s really gross,” said one woman, who lives close by. Another man who lives nearby also complained to the Tri-City News about the smell. The man, who didn’t want his name used, claims the smell is so bad he can’t sleep. He said a new barn was erected on the property and he wants the city to check whether it should be allowed. “Someone should be notifying the city of Coquitlam that that’s what’s there, and I don’t know if that’s been done,” the man said, who says he’s contacted several officials about his concerns
including Health Canada. Coquitlam RCMP has confirmed the property has a Health Canada license to operate and asked that the address not be publicized for “privacy and security reasons.” In an email, Const. John Graham said the file on the property has been concluded after police received confirmation from Health Canada the cannabis grow-op is licensed. Metro Vancouver, which is establishing emission regulations for cannabis producers, has also visited the site. A spokesperson said an officer who visited after receiving two complaints
Brewery considers whether to allow horse owners to saddle up KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com
Courtney Brown says horses and their riders have always been welcome at Northpaw. But recent events have now led him to reconsider. Recently, the co-owners of the Port Coquitlam business had to pick up what was left of a smelly mess left behind by a pair of horses after their riders initially refused to clean it up after visiting the establishment. During that 90-minute stay on July 21, Brown explains the horse owners appear to just let the animals poop on and off again in the parking lot. "One staff member asked them to clean up the mess at which
time they indicated they would do it later…. after we closed," said Brown, co-founder and business development director of Northpaw Brew Co., noting the horses arrived after 6 p.m. that evening. The brewery normally closes at 9 p.m. In photos posted to Facebook, Northpaw shows the horses had pooped in a handicapped parking spot and along the sidewalk where outdoor dining is provided for patrons. Brown says guests who were outside were dumbfounded after the riders left with their horses. Brown explains the individuals ultimately came back to "attempt to clean" the dung but while doing so with shovels, he says they threw it in the brewery's plants and shrubs. Northpaw is now wondering what to do moving forward when it comes to horse owners leaving their animals in the parking lot, Brown adds.
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didn’t “observe any cannabis odours.” The Tri-City News also visited the site and didn’t detect any odours. But the neighbours say the smell is mostly at night and they would like further investigation into whether ventilation systems are properly filtered and maintained. A spokesperson for the city of Coquitlam said it is investigating whether proper building permits have been obtained for any new buildings or an addition. The Tri-City News has reached out to Health Canada asking if any further investigation into odour complaints has been conducted, but did not receive a response at the time of publication. Under Health Canada rules, cannabis producers are required to control odours. The smell complaints come as Port Coquitlam has added new rules to ensure that cannabis production facilities opening up in the city maintain strict control over odours. A new production facility seeking final approvals with the city of Port Coquitlam recently obtained a 10-year emission permit.
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'Game of Thrones' meets 17th-century Japan Production was originally to be filmed in Japan MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
A new community is rising on the old Flavelle sawmill property along Port Moody’s waterfront. But it’s not the mixed-use development of 11 high-rise condo towers, shops and light industrial spaces envisioned in 2018 when the Metro Vancouver board of directors redesignated the 12.7-hectare site from industrial to general urban use. This community is just temporary. The collection of small wooden huts and a large, wood-framed structure is a 17th-century Japanese village being constructed for an FX TV series adaptation of James Clavell’s novel, Shogun. The 10-episode series has been described by some entertainment websites as “Game of Thrones in feudal Japan.” It tells the story of three intertwined characters: an English sailor shipwrecked with 10 other
A 17th-century Japanese village is under construction on the site of the old Flavelle cedar mill along Port Moody's waterfront. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
survivors in Japan; a shrewd, powerful lord facing challenges from his rivals; and a mysterious female samurai translator torn between her blossoming love for the stranded sailor and her loyalty to the lord to whom she has been pledged. According to variety. com Hiroyuki Sanada has
been cast as the feudal lord, Toranaga. His previous credits include the role of Scorpion in the film Mortal Kombat, as well as the HBO series Westworld, The Last Samurai and Rush Hour 3. The stranded sailor, Blackthorne, is to be played by British actor Cosmo Jarvis, who’s appeared in
the Amazon series Peaky Blinders and films like Lady Macbeth and Hunter Killer. The role of Lady Mariko, the samurai translator, has yet to be cast. The show is being executive produced by Tim Van Patten, who’s worked on The Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire and Game of Thrones.
Its producer is Erin Smith, who also produced Amazon’s The Man in the High Castle that was also filmed in British Columbia, including locations in Coquitlam and New Westminster. The series was originally set to film on location in Japan, but that was scuttled by the rising rate of COVID19 infections in that country, according to the Australian showbiz website, bosshunting.com.au. Filming is set to begin Aug. 24 and wraps in June, 2022, according to Creative BC, which collaborates with various levels of government to help develop the province’s creative industries. The series, which was originally greenlit in 2018, is scheduled to be broadcast on the FX content hub of the Hulu streaming network in the United States and Disney+ affiliate Star in several international markets. It isn’t the first time Clavell’s 1975 novel has been brought to television. In 1980, a five-episode miniseries starring Richard Chamberlain as Blackthorne was broadcast on NBC. It went on to win three Golden Globe awards and three Emmys.
According to Devin Jain, Port Moody’s manager of cultural services, the city has issued seven filming permits so far this year, worth $5,494. Last year 11 permits generated $4,867 in revenue, but in 2019 the city earned about $30,000 from film productions, including scenes for TV series like Supernatural and Supergirl, as well as feature films like Flora and Ulysses and Playing with Fire. The Flavelle property has been largely quiet since the sawmill that occupied the site for 115 years was closed last year by its owner, AP Group. Much of the equipment to cut and produce cedar boards has been removed. At the time of the closure, the company was in the formative stages of a massive redevelopment plan for the property that would see it transformed into a high-density mixed-use neighbourhood with homes for up to 7,000 residents, jobs for 1,100 people, as well as park space and an extension of a walkway to link the site to neighbouring Rocky Point Park. The company has yet to announce what its intentions are for the project since the sawmill’s closure.
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t may not have been by design, but the B.C. health ministry has released some data that may eventually form the basis on which to bring in new COVID-19 restrictions or even a virus-related passport of some sort. Late last week, the ministry for the first time released a breakdown, by age and health authority, of who is and who is not being vaccinated against the virus. The document revealed that, as suspected, people aged 20 to 45 have low vaccination rates in the Interior and northern parts of B.C. While every older age group in Vancouver Coastal, Fraser and Vancouver Island health authorities has a vaccination rate ranging from the mid-70 percentile to the
low-90 percentile, the rate among younger people in the Interior and the north is woefully and dangerously low — mid-60 percentile in the Interior and about 60% in the north. The data now provides a publicly available benchmark to measure vaccination efforts in the weeks ahead, to see how much progress is being made to get those vaccination numbers up in that younger age cohort. A special push to boost the vaccination rate in these regions was recently announced. If there is not much progress made by September, would public health authorities simply throw up their hands in frustration or would they consider another option: the requirement of proof of vaccination to engage in
certain activities or attend certain events? In other words, will proof of vaccination eventually be required for people to go to bars, restaurants, nightclubs, movie theatres or fitness classes in places like parts of the Okanagan or Nelson or Creston, if vaccination rates remain stubbornly low? While Dr. Bonnie Henry has favoured using the carrot instead of the stick to get people to “buy in” to her advice and public health orders, her recent decision to impose new restrictions on the Central Okanagan is a sign that she is not averse to using the stick as well, if needed. Considering more than 80% of British Columbians have willingly received at least one dose of vaccine (and we are rapidly ap-
proaching the 70% mark for those with two doses), any crackdown by public health on the non-vaccinated would likely enjoy wide public support. If B.C. hits a wall in the Interior and/or the north when it comes to getting a first dose in the arms of at least 85% of people, I would not be surprised if a combination of incentives and disincentives takes shape. Simply allowing the Delta variant to spread for an indefinite period around communities with low vaccination rates does not seem to be a realistic option. If anything, B.C. authorities may be prepared to get even tougher on those who refuse the jab for no good reason. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.
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Home ownership and hard work aren’t always linked The Editor: I take great issue with the perspectives outlined in a July 29 Letter to the Editor (‘If you want something, you must earn it’) “Working hard” simply isn’t enough to own a home in Port Moody. While the writer speaks from their own experience in life, they do not acknowledge the experience of others. The reality is there is not always a direct correlation between working hard and how much money someone makes. Some of the hardest working individuals are often the
lowest paid. Think front-line workers. Think physical labour. Think of a single mother working two part-time jobs to feed her kids. Is putting food on the table each day not out there “earning it”? The reality is the deck is not stacked the same for everyone. To say anyone today can “go out and earn it” does not account for the complex social and economic factors that have resulted in an extremely inequitable world. I strongly feel the role of government is to correct these inequities so everyone truly
does have a chance to build a high quality of life. If you own a house I am sure hard work and sacrifice played a role. But likely your personal history, family circumstances and a bit of luck also helped you out. This is your privilege. Privilege is not laziness. Privilege is not that you have done something wrong. However, it is wrong to not take a moment to acknowledge your own privilege. We need to respect all people who are working hard, not just homeowners. Haven Lurbiecki Port Moody
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Giant Jenga game a win-win for mental health Project benefits both builders and recipients MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
Jenga may be a brain-teasing puzzle game for some. But for members of the Coquitlam Men’s Shed Society, crafting large lacquered wooden blocks to create an outsized version was a way to come together again after more than a year of working individually in the group’s workshop. Formed as a way to connect men through the camaraderie and shared experiences of working on carpentry and small home repair projects, the society’s 35 or so members were forced apart by the COVID19 pandemic. In other words, when they needed fellowship the most to counter the isolation and anxiety brought on by the public health crisis, they were denied by the contagion, said Mike Jennings. Some members found other ways to fill their spare time, others moved away;
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membership dwindled to about 15. So it was serendipitous when Men’s Shed member Doug Gale happened to receive an enquiry through the society’s website from Cheryl Galandie, the co-ordinator
of volunteers at Community Volunteer Connections, about the possibility of building a giant Jenga puzzle that would be used in therapy and socialization sessions at various mental health facilities where some
of its volunteers help out. Public health restrictions were just beginning to ease and the Men’s Shed was looking for a common purpose to bring some of its handymen back together again safely.
“We’ve got to keep the guys busy,” Jennings said. About five of the Shed’s handymen worked on the project. Over the course of several days, they cut 2x4 boards into pieces, sanded and lacquered them to a glossed shine, painted some with bright colours from Cloverdale Paints. “We wanted to make sure it was done right and something they could use,” said Cal Smith. The end result towers about three feet high and will be a perfect catalyst to bring some of the people Community Volunteer Connections serves out of their shells, develop their hand-eye co-ordination and hopefully put smiles on their faces, Galandie said. Jennings said the easing of public health restrictions is bringing some members back to the Shed, where former storage space has been converted into an additional workshop after a grant from New Horizons allowed the group to acquire a steel shipping container to hold all its wood and some tools. That means more than one member can be working on a project while still maintaining a safe social distance
from each other, allowing conversations and connections to blossom again. As well, the group has resumed its weekly breakfast gatherings at a local restaurant after a year of virtual meetings over their home computers and mobile devices. “It’s been different,” Jennings said of the last 16 or 17 months. The group is also working on launching a new satellite branch in Charlie’s Shop, an old workshed at the Port Moody Station Museum. The new location will join a contingent of 12 Men’s Sheds across British Columbia, after the movement first took root in Australia and New Zealand in the 1990s. Jennings, who lives on his own, said some of the lessons learned during the pandemic about the importance of mental health and maintaining social connections means that’s likely to grow. “If I hadn’t been able to come down here for a few hours a week, I would have been lost.” • For more information about the Coquitlam Men’s Shed Society, go to www.coquitlammensshed.ca.
RETURN TO NORMALCY
PoCo recreation programs set to resume again in fall Registration opened July 30, with another chance in Sept. DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
The easing of COVID-19 restrictions is bringing arts,
sports, fitness and children’s activities back to Port Coquitlam civic facilities. Many registered and drop-in programs will resume in September, with additional programs added in the fall, according to the city. Registration for September programs opened July 30 for the general public.
For programs opening later in the fall, a second registration session will open at 8 a.m. Sept. 14 for residents and Sept. 17 for the general public. Many programs are on offer, including activities for early learning and preschool kids, children ages 5 to 12, youth ages 11 to 18, arts and cultural programs for adults, swimming, skat-
ing, fitness and sports. As well, racquetball and squash courts are gradually reopening with drop-in and registered sports at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre and Port Coquitlam Community Centre. For detailed program information and to register online, visit portcoquitlam. ca/register. Meanwhile, a number of
COVID-19-related efforts are in place to keep people safe. While masks are no longer required indoors, they continue to be recommended for those age 12 and older who are not fully vaccinated. Cleaning will continue with guidance from the provincial health officer. Closed facilities and amenities are set to grad-
ually reopen with fewer restrictions to movement and access while maintaining physical distance when possible, according to the city. “The community’s patience is appreciated as staff continue to work to refine procedures for a safe reintroduction of more services,” a news release explains.
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New CEO brings diverse experience The historic Ioco townsite celebrates its 100th anniversary in September. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
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Port Moody resident takes over after former CEO stepped down It’s a homecoming celebration for Leslie Courchesne.
The Port Moody resident is set to bring more than two decades of experience to the sector’s table as she’s set to become the new chief executive officer of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. Officially taking over
the big chair on Aug. 18, Courchesne says she looks forward to strengthening business and public relationships across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody in the years to come. “I am absolutely thrilled
to be joining the Tri-Cities Chamber team as the next CEO,” she explained. Michael Hind stepped down as CEO of the regional chamber after its golf classic tournament this month after 11 years in the leadership position.
Public art project goes virtual Budget of $60,000 for art project to celebrate birthday MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
A new public art project planned for the Ioco townsite may not actually exist. Instead, the Port Moody Heritage Society is proposing an augmented reality (AR) project. In an update about the project presented to council July 27, the city’s cultural services manager, Devin Jain, said the artwork would use digital technology to impose elements like historical photos and related information when a real world scene is viewed with a phone or tablet. In a report, Jain said such an approach to the art project would be less prone to vandalism, especially given the townsite’s isolated location. It could also continue to exist if and when the property is eventually developed. As well, he said, the artwork’s interactive nature would encourage visitors to explore the townsite and content can be readily expanded in the future. While the AR project would be a first for Port Moody, an example of the technology in action can be viewed at Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake where Vancouver-based artists Hyung-min Yoon is displaying her virtual sculpture Seedling (cedar), until October. Viewers must download the free app Seedling, scan
a QR code then hold their mobile device pointed at the lake, where they’ll be able to see a digital image of a western red cedar hovering over the water. The Ioco townsite, which was originally built to accommodate workers and their families at the nearby Imperial oil refinery, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in September. A budget of $60,000 has been approved by council for the artwork as part of the celebration that will also include the installation of interpretive signs for selfguided walking tours as well as park benches and publication of a digital book of collected memories and old photos. Coun. Hunter Madsen praised the idea of an AR tour as “really appropriate.” But he did express some concern the budget might be a bit rich. “It does seem a little high for this kind of project,” he said, adding he’s confident the costs could be adjusted as the project develops. Staff will now begin the process of seeking out an artist. While many of the Ioco townsite’s original buildings have disappeared or fallen into disrepair, the heritage society and community advocates like 106-year-old Mary Ann Cooper have been fighting to save what’s left as a unique example of an old company town. The townsite itself is protected under Port Moody’s 2002 Heritage Conservation Area bylaw, but much of the surrounding property is targeted for redevelopment.
Learn about Bugs at Inspiration Garden Come join us at the Inspiration Garden on Friday, Aug. 6 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. to learn about insects! Insect Investigators is a hands-on program where we walk through the Inspiration Garden to discover different insects and learn about what they do. Learn more and register at coquitlam.ca/inspiration.
All About Urban Wildlife Learn how to coexist with wildlife in Coquitlam, including how to stay safe if you encounter wildlife and how to keep unwanted wildlife away. This program is held at Inspiration Garden in Town Centre Park on Wednesday, Aug. 11 from 10 – 10:45 a.m. Register at coquitlam.ca/inspiration.
Park Spark Garden Volunteers Visit the Park Spark team as we expand our Park Spark Garden volunteer initiative to the Poirier Pavilion starting in August. Become a Park Spark Garden volunteer. Green thumbs of all ages and abilities are encouraged to get involved, share knowledge, learn new skills and make a difference while enhancing Coquitlam’s outdoor parks spaces. Throughout the growing season, the Park Spark team will be teaming up with volunteers to keep Poirier’s gardens looking their best. For information on how to become a Park Spark Garden volunteer, please visit coquitlam.ca/parkspark.
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Coquitlam Cheetahs speed to provincial titles Group challenges take place of cancelled provincials MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
The Coquitlam Cheetahs track and field club lived up
to its nickname, speeding to eight titles and 14 medals in total at the provincial event group challenges last weekend. Nathan George led the way by sprinting to victory in the 200m and 400m Open events. George, who’s ranked second in Canada in the 400m,
outpaced his nearest rival by almost more than four seconds in the event, that was held at MacLeod Park in Langley. His finishing time of 46.75 seconds was .81 seconds off his personal best that he set at the 2016 Canadian Track and Field championships. Anthony Amenta also
won a pair of gold medals, in the U18 100m and 200m races while Marty Bajarunas won the U18 100m hurdles event and finished second in the U18 high jump. Delaney Self won the women’s U16 high jump title and finished third in the U16 80m hurdles. In the distance events,
that were held at Centennial Stadium in Victoria, Adam Crespi won the U18 800m and 1500m events. Other medalists included: • Joseph Curtis, bronze in the U20 1500m • Natasha Smigelski, bronze in the Open 400m • Leipa Bajarunas, bronze in the U18 high jump
• Makenna Self, silver in the U16 100m The challenges, that also included throwing competitions at Hillside Stadium in Kamloops and combined events in Kelowna, were held instead of the provincial championships, which had to be cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Duehring was born in Germany but moved to Canada when she was eight years old after her father took a teaching job at Simon Fraser University. On the court Monday night (Aug. 3) — Tuesday morning in Japan — Sclater spiked a tournament-high 14 points in Canada’s quarterfinal against the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) at Ariake Arena. The effort ultimately came up short as the Maple Volleys were eliminated from potential medal contention after losing in straight sets, 2125, 28-30 and 22-25. The 6’6” Port Coquitlam outside attacker combined for 34 points in five matches as his team rallied in the latter half of the preliminaries to a 2-3 record and earned the final ticket to the playoff round. Canada opened the tournament with backto-back losses to Italy and Japan before beating Iran and Venezuela afterwards and losing the last roundrobin match to Poland. Sclater plays professional volleyball in France and has been a member of Canada’s national men’s team since 2017.
Meanwhile, Port Coquitlam’s Jenn Salling has hung up her softball cleats. Rather, she place them on home plate at Tokyo’s Yokohama Stadium to officially declare herself retired after she helpes Canada’s national softball team win a bronze medal at the Olympic Summer Games. The 34-year-old veteran of two Olympics — separated by a 13-year hiatus when the sport wasn’t on the Games’ schedule in London and Rio de Janeiro — ended a self-imposed break from social media through the six-team tournament to celebrate the crowning achievement of her career that stretches back to her formative years playing in PoCo Minor Softball when she was five. “A symbol of letting go and closing this chapter of my life,” Salling said of her closing act in which she led all batters with a .571 batting average and she scored a run in Canada’s 3-2 win over Mexico to capture the bronze. “After 29 years, the time has come.” While Salling declared her playing days over, she said earlier she would like to be able to coach at the national level. — with file from Mario Bartel
Spotlight ON SPORT Annual Sports Fair Our annual sports fair is back! Join us on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 1 – 3 p.m. at Town Centre Park (North Field #6) and meet local sports organizations to see what they have to offer. Enjoy sports try-its in a fun atmosphere. Learn more at coquitlam.ca/spotlightonsport
Sports Club Highlight Special Olympics ¬BC – Coquitlam provides high-quality sports programs and competitions that help people with intellectual disabilities celebrate personal achievement and gain confidence, skills, and friendships. Their programs provide opportunities for all ages 2 to 80+. Learn more at sobccoquitlam.ca
Sports Hosts Wanted Do you love sports? We need you! Make a difference in your community and register to volunteer today. We’re looking for volunteers for our upcoming sports fair on Aug. 21. To find out more, go to coquitlam.ca/spotlightonsport
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Two Tri-City artists are adding dashes of colour to Vancouver’s grey walls by showcasing their talent in the Vancouver Mural Festival. The annual fest, which includes more than 60 new murals in 11 neighbourhoods, runs until Aug. 22 and features the work of Nada Hayek of Port Moody and Port Coquitlam’s Hyerim Yoon. It will be the first time either has painted a mural. Hayek, who grew up in Coquitlam and is a Capilano University visual arts graduate, told the Tri-City News that she was invited by one of the festival curators. “I agreed to participate because I thought it would be a good opportunity to have my work be seen and because I was curious to try something new.” Titled With Special Guests, her mural is located in a prominent location: at Granville and Robson, behind the Lennox Pub. The collage-like composition — in primary colours, with hints of pink and golden brown — is a nod to the famous musicians who have performed at Granville venues such as David Bowie, Tina Turner, Prince and Dizzy Gillespie. “I’d like the mural to be a nice surprise to people who don’t normally frequent the area,” she said. “As I’ve been painting, I can hear onlookers on the street trying to name all the musicians in the piece, so I guess it also acts as a fun little pop-culture guessing game.” But her mural scene contrasts with Yoon’s. Next week, Yoon will start
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painting A Bouquet as part of the Garden Path in the River District, in south Vancouver. The display, which will highlight 10 murals, is an extension to the already existing Mural Gallery that was created last summer in the new neighbourhood. A Bouquet, she said, represents various memories in a person’s life and is filled with peonies, roses and “the usual flowers around Vancouver.” Trained in industrial arts at Hansung University in
Seoul, Yoon told the Tri-City News that she applied to the mural fest because, in Korea, “I like to go to art exhibits but in Vancouver, I saw that art filled the walls and I wanted to see that everywhere. I was so impressed.” Being a part of the mural festival is Yoon’s way to give back to her newly adopted country. “I want to be a part of Vancouver and connect with others. I feel like I’m really a part of here now, and everyone can see my artwork.”
This year’s Vancouver Mural Festival includes more than 60 new murals in 11 Vancouver neighbourhoods: • Cambie Village • Downtown • Edgemont Village • Hogan’s Alley • Marpole • Mount Pleasant • Punjabi Market • River District • South Granville • Strathcona • West End To see the mural locations, visit vanmuralfest.ca.
You can forgive Roman Danylo and Chris Casillan if they’ve got the jitters before their shows this weekend in Coquitlam. Because of the COVID19 pandemic, neither has performed live since the lockdown last spring. “It’s been very strange to have worked — day in, day out — for 30 years and suddenly not do it at all,” Danylo told the TriCity News last Thursday. “All things stopped for us last year.” “Us” is The Comic Strippers, an improv act that Danylo and Casillan founded nearly a decade ago that pokes fun at male exotic dancers. Before 2020, the ensemble — made up of seven Vancouver TheatreSports League veterans, including Coquitlam native Michael Teigen — was booked solid at venues across North America. For their Coquitlam return, though, on Aug. 6 and 7, Danylo and Casillan are planning a much quieter comedy show — with their trademark bow ties and clothes on. “We came up with the fully clothed show a few years ago for smaller venues,” Danylo said. “It became apparent [during the pandemic] that we couldn’t do the larger show any time soon because of all the panting and sweating that we do, so the simplest and safest way to perform was the smaller version.” For the duo’s “back-
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to-basics” performance, they’ll host the usual improv games with audience suggestions, but viewers can’t be invited onto the stage as in the past. Casillan and Danylo will have solos, too: Casillan will show off his musical talents while Danylo will offer stand-up bits. And with only a 50-person seating capacity per night — for an hour-long show — Danylo believes the smaller crowds will give off a “fun, playful energy that’s different from having big audiences but is also very enjoyable.” Danylo calls the Coquitlam performances “re-starting the engine for The Comic Strippers,” as the two shows will serve as test runs for their upcoming events in Vernon and, next year, in Kamloops, Kelowna, Nanaimo and Sydney. In those locations, tickets were sold before the COVID-19 lockdown. “We are grateful to the fans for holding on to their tickets,” said Danylo, adding The Comic Strippers plans to be back in Coquitlam early in the new year with the full cast.
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50 years ago Roger Loubert left Campbeltown New Brunswick as a true adventurer voyaging what he called “the many lands of Canada”, ever fascinated by what exactly makes this country tick. Roger ended up on the edge of Canada’s most western wilderness, Vancouver, before eventually discovering Maillardville. Maillardville, which he celebrated as “a Puzzle, within a riddle, within an enigma”, was his key to understanding all of Canada, and it’s past. Roger became a story teller, of the truest sense, and spent the next 40 years of his life walking the streets of our region sharing and exploring that story – striving to elevate people in their personal pursuits, connect them to local community initiatives, and occasionally, try and pierce a veil of ignorance we are all guilty of being blinded by from time to time. In time, amongst all these big beautiful grand trees, mountains and oceans, Roger came to believe that while the past of Canada was only understood by understanding Canada’s francophone roots, Canada’s future could only be understood by understanding the first nations of Turtle Island, on which Canada built itself upon. The final period of Roger’s life was dedicated to listening to, supporting, and advocating for first nations – the Kwikwetlem First Nations perhaps chief among them. For those of us who knew and loved Roger best, the spirit of his passions will be understood most deeply by walking amongst the trees of our great forests and remembering the succession of all those whom came before us in what he felt was this great and sacred land.
Photo Curteousy of Florence Debeugny’s Maillardville, 100 years and Beyond
Community Initiatives Each of these communities were a particularly big part of Roger’s later interests and involvement which he foresaw playing key roles in the regions past and/or future. Arts Connect Riverview Lands Place Maillardville Kwikwetlem First Nations Tri City Community Television Societé Francophone de Maillardville Society Red Fish Healing Centre Minnekhada Park Association And less than no other, Minnekhada was Roger’s pride and joy, which in conjunction with Metro Vancouver, served to steward what he felt was the preeminent jewel of the region. If you wish to look for places to do good things in the world, then I would suggest these as worthy of your time, consideration, and support.
Roger and I used to like to talk about our region being defined by 5 municipal jurisdictions, 3 mountains, 2 rivers, 1 inlet and a whole lot of forest. Coquitlam, in conjunction with it’s as yet reinvigorated Riverview lands, was for him The City of Trees. Port Coquitlam was the heritage center of the region possessing the clearest sense of itself and it’s history, while Port Moody was true roots of creativity and art. However, I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention Roger would also always point out that Belcarra and Anmore were very special jewels that the region too often forgot to remember – even if perhaps sometimes they preferred it that way. While Roger’s adventures brought him ocean to ocean, it was this region and the characteristic features of it’s communities and land that defined the last chapters of his life in work and imagination. The full list of people, organizations, and departments he touched could fill this newspaper. And yet, by today’s modern standard’s, it is hard in retrospect to be sure what exactly this strange character leaves behind. This prolific thinker accumulated zero wealth. He lived in incredibly humble monk like circumstances. He stewarded no political influen ce and he left here no family. And while he wrote unendingly, he published nothing. Roger, whom always referred to himself in rhyme “as in Café”, was a man of the story. This fount of personality was an unapologetic eccentric dedicated to what we affectionately referred to as “the art of communication”. Nothing made him happier then to have exchanged a few words with a person no matter what their creed class or affiliations were. Roger was incredibly slow to judge, and tireless in the search for the good in people. Like Maillardville, Roger was himself a “Puzzle within a riddle within an enigma”, which strains the imagination to find means to describe. But, of this there can be no doubt, Roger was a story teller, and in those he leaves behind, his story resides.
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DRIVERS WANTED CARMICHAEL , Major L. D (Doug) (Retired) May 7, 1931- July 31, 2021 After a long and happy life, Doug passed away peacefully with family by his side at The Madison Care Centre in Coquitlam, British Columbia. Doug was a proud and loving husband, father, grandad and great grandad. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia to Leo Gerald and Margaret Carmichael (née Underwood), Doug joined the RCAF at the age of 18. He met his wife Jeanne d’Arc (née Fiset) in Victoria, British Columbia and they married in Quebec City, in 1954. Doug’s military career took the family to Two Wing in France, St. Hubert, Quebec; Paris, France; Ottawa, Ontario; Trenton, Ontario; Debert, Nova Scotia and Comox, British Columbia, where Doug retired in 1987. Doug will be remembered for his twinkling blue eyes, his hearty laugh and love of family and life.
BOGDANICH, Sandra Anne May 4, 1946 - July 18, 2021 It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sandra Anne Bogdanich, a beautiful and loving wife, super mom to her 3 children, sister, aunt and friend. Sandra passed away on July 18, 2021 at age 75. She was predeceased by her beloved parents Robert Douglas and Bertha Violet Oxford (nee Lake). Sandra is survived by her husband Giuseppe (Joe), her three children: Alana, Maria and Peter. Her family loves her Higher, Bigger than the Sky!
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He was also an active volunteer in the Comox Community. Doug loved to garden, read, research genealogy, play Scrabble and Cribbage, make wine with his friend Leo and fish with his son Robert. In his younger days, he played baseball, badminton (CAF Badminton Champion) curling and golf. Doug is survived by his three children, Denise Lattmann (Rene) of Coquitlam, British Columbia, Susan Harason (Robert) of Oakville, Ontario, Robert (Jennifer) of Vancouver, British Columbia, his grandchildren of whom he was so proud, Brendan Harason (Lisa) of Oakville, Ontario, Alison Harason, Toronto, Ontario, Emily Harason, Montreal, Quebec and Anabeth Carmichael, Vancouver, British Columbia and his great grandson Samuel Harason. He is also survived by his sisters Deborah Paterson (Andrew) of Gaspé, Quebec and Marian Hingston (John) of Halifax, Nova Scotia and sister-in-law Rachel Fiset of Quebec City. Doug was predeceased by Jeanne d’Arc, his wife of 55 years, Joyce Lacey, his wife of 7 years, his brother David Carmichael (Sharon) of Moncton, New Brunswick and his sisters Joan Fanning (William) of St. John’s, Newfoundland and Elizabeth Sullivan (Terry) of Kamloops, British Columbia.
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OKANAGAN PEACHES
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Product of B.C. $3.28/kg
1
$ 49
1
lb.
OKANAGAN BEEKSTEAK TOMATOES Product of B.C. $3.28/kg
1
RED/BLACK PLUMS
Product of U.S.A. $2.84/kg
Product of U.S.A. $4.38/kg
$ 99
OKANAGAN HUNGARIAN / SWEET BANANA / HOT BANANA / GREEN PEPPER
LOCAL GREEN / RED / ROMAINE LETTUCE
lb.
Product of B.C.
1
99¢
$ 49
lb.
GROCERY ANGEL
CONDENSADA SWEET MILK
lb.
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$ 49
lb.
ea.
ASSI
DALLA TERRA
10x5g
Assorted / 350ml
ROASTED SEAWEED
ANTIPASTO
3
2
EAT WHOLESOME ORGANIC
MANG PEDRO’S
500g
Party size / 170g
REGULAR PORK RINDS
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380g
1
1
$ 29
3
3
$ 49
$ 99
$ 99
$ 99
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AROY-D
NEWMAN’S OWN
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LUCKY PEARL
NONG SHIM
ea.
MANGO SLICES IN SYRUP
SALAD DRESSING
425g
1
ea.
$ 69
Assorted / 350ml
LEMONADE
2 for $
$ 69
2
MEAT & SEAFOOD $5.05/kg
CHICKEN LEGS BACK ATTACHED
2
BAKERY
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STRIPLOIN STEAK
lb.
Frozen / 400g
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BABY CUTTLEFISH VPK 20/40
300g
1439
$
ea.
2
/100g
TRE STELLE
GRANA PADANO CHEESE WEDGES
7
$ 89
200g
/ea
2168 AUSTIN AVE., COQUITLAM
604.937.2168
VALID THUR., AUGUST 5 – SUN., AUGUST 8, 2021 • WHILE QUANTITIES LAST.
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ea.
JUMBO GINGERSNAP COOKIES
WILD SOCKEYE FILLET
$ 29
$ 09
Sliced / 650g
UPRISING
COAST
MILD GENOA SALAMI
WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
3
1849
$
lb.
ITALIA
UPRISING
$ 29
SEARAY
5
ea.
$40.79/kg
$ 29
lb.
99¢
7
ea.
$9.90/kg
4
KIMCHI NOODLE BOWLS
1.816kg
2 for $
FREE RUN / BC LOCAL / FAMILY PACK SAVINGS
$ 49
ea.
86g
NO HORMONES FED / BC LOCAL / FAMILY PACK SAVINGS
BONELESS PORK LOIN CHOPS
ea.
SHANDONG RAMEN
946ml
7
ea.
ea.
3
$ 66
lb.
ea.
DELI ROASTED TURKEY BREAST
2
$ 29
/100g
FREYBE
LANDJAEGER STICKS 100g
2
$ 99 /ea
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