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PoCo student sends messages of hope with painted rocks 13-year-old hopes to spread Dr. Henry’s message MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Insiyah Dharsee, 13, has embraced painting rocks with the signature message of British Columbia’s medical officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, as her way of getting through the COVID-19 pandemic. mario bartel/the tri-CitY NeWS

Insiyah Dharsee is making the best of a summer without camp, hanging out with her friends or extensive travel. The 13-year-old Port Coquitlam teen is painting rocks that she hopes will inspire others to seek the positive from months of anxiety and stress brought on by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Each colourful rock features the signature saying of British Columbia’s medical officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry: Be Calm. Be Kind. Be Safe.

Dharsee said the expression has driven her effort to spread Dr. Henry’s message. “When I give a rock to someone, it can remind them to be calm, be kind and be safe,” she said. Dharsee started her painting project in the earliest days of the pandemic, while she was off school. The first few were rather haphazard affairs, the words lettered in nail polish with a toothpick. Dharsee presented those to her teachers and principal at Summit middle school, even PoCo Mayor Brad West, and several quickly faded. She said she’s since learned to prime each rock with a base layer of paint, draw the lettering with a paint marker, then seal the colours with a coat of lacquer. see

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‘Nope, this baby is coming right now’ Woman gives birth to baby boy in Port Coquitlam driveway STEFAN LABBÉ slabbe@tricitynews.com

A woman about to rush off to hospital was forced to give birth on her in-laws’ Port Coquitlam driveway last week after being sent home by doctors. On Monday, Aug. 3, Frédérique Grignon said she awoke to pain as contractions began to settle into a rhythm. “I just knew it wasn’t false labour. I knew something was happening,” she said. So Grignon and her partner headed to Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. But when they got there, staff said it wasn’t time yet. They gave her some drugs for the pain, and after 45 minutes, sent her home. “They said, ‘We’ll probably see you in four to five hours,” said Grignon. Living in Pitt Meadows, the couple decided to go to her in-laws in Port Coquitlam to shorten the trip back. But the pain came on again stronger this time, and a bath did little to dull it, she said. Grignon called the hospital again, but she remembers them saying,

“Ah, it’s probably nothing.” Soon Grignon was lying on the bedroom floor of the Port Coquitlam home, expecting that the family was going to have to deliver the baby. “I was freaking out. I thought the baby was coming out,” she said. About 10 minutes later, the paramedics arrived. They broke her water and Grignon was walked down a few flights of stairs to the door. The contractions were coming hard and fast as they walked her to a stretcher at the doorstep. “As soon as we got outside, I said, ‘Nope, this baby is coming right now,” she said. “[The paramedics] were like, ‘It’s going to happen here.’” Lying on the stretcher in the driveway, Grignon’s partner holding her hand over her shoulder, she remembers little of the family around her taking pictures and shooting video. What she does remember: two pushes and the arrival of a baby boy, Loki. Over a week into his life, Grignon said it’s going “pretty good” and that he sleeps well through the night. “It was definitely not what we had planned,” she said with a hushed laugh. “His entry into the world was dramatic, but he’s not as dramatic out here.”

With the help of paramedics, Frédérique Grignon welcomed the arrival of her new baby boy, Loki, on a Port Coquitlam driveway. submitted PHOtOs For more photos follow us on Instagram #tricitynews

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Port Coquitlam teen Insiyah Dharsee is hoping to raise money to buy blankets, socks and shawls for residents of local seniors homes by taking donations for the rocks she’s spent the summer painting with the signature advice of British Columbia’s medical officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry. mario bartel/the tri-CitY NeWS C O V I D - 1 9 PA N D E M I C

Almost 100 rocks have been painted so far continued from front page

Allowing time for each step to fully dry on a window sill, every rock takes about three days to completion. And that’s not even accounting for the time she spends at local beaches and river banks, carrying a big red bucket in which she collects the smooth stones that provide a perfect canvas.

Still, Dharsee has managed to paint almost 100 rocks so far this summer, some of which she’s now making available by donation so her scout group can buy blankets, shawls and socks for shut-in seniors at local care homes. So far she’s amassed $180, a nice start on her goal of $1,000. Dharsee’s mom, Rubina, said the project will be a

lasting reminder of a most unusual time in history. “Let’s make something good out of it,” she said. That’s another message Insiyah can get behind. “IlearnedIcanstillfeel happyeverydayduringthe pandemic,” shesaid.“Idon’t havetofeelnegativeeveryday.” • To acquire your own Dr. Bonnie Henry rock, email rubina786@shaw.ca.

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The TCP Eats program runs until the end of August, bringing a variety of foods to the heart of one of Coquitlam’s largest parks. The food hub is at the centre of Town Centre Park in Parking Lot D, located off Trevor Wingrove Way. Enjoy Rocky Point Ice Cream, Japadog, Gordo’s Concession, Tornado Potato and The Jerk Shack. Food trucks will be out on weekends and some vendors will be onsite during weekdays. View a map, vendor information and a daily schedule at coquitlam.ca/tcpeats. NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS

Crosswalk Installation at the Crunch

Installation of a new Coquitlam Crunch pedestrian-activated crosswalk is scheduled to begin this week on Guildford Way. The Crunch will remain open during construction. Crews will be on site to direct pedestrians and trafﬁc during active construction. For more information on improvements coming to the Coquitlam Crunch, visit coquitlam.ca/crunch.

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With temperatures rising, we are reminding residents to not leave your dogs in your car. It can take as little as 10 minutes for the car to become hot enough to cause brain damage or even death for your furry best friend. Dogs can’t release heat by sweating, so their internal body temperature rises more quickly than humans. As per the BC SPCA, some dogs, including senior dogs and those with ﬂatter faces, experience even more challenges in hot weather. At the end of the day, it’s best to simply leave your dog at home where there’s more space, water and shade.

We also have free #CoquitlamSPIRIT activities. Visit coquitlam.ca/spirit to see what’s available. We’ve added virtual walks and at-home ﬁtness workout videos to the playlist. Hop on the treadmill and make your way through Miller Park with Arne as your virtual guide. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the parks, the crunch of the gravel and the interesting tidbits on this 11-minute walk. Or break a sweat with one of our at-home workout videos, including Chair Yoga, Cycle Fit, Gentle Impact, Hatha Yoga and Pilates. We have something for every age and ability. Cool down after with a 5-minute stretch. Have fun keeping ﬁt at home!

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PETITION LAUNCHED

Coquitlam Crunch neighbours fed up with dangerous drivers ‘Both of my sons have almost been hit,’ says resident STEFAN LABBÉ slabbe@tricitynews.com

A group of Coquitlam residents fed up with what they say are reckless drivers and teeming traffic at the base of the Coquitlam Crunch has launched a petition directed at city council. In violation of both parking bylaws and rules of the road, residents say visitors to the popular destination whip U-turns into their driveways, hurl verbal abuse at residents and use their driveways as parking spots and staging grounds to meet up with friends or eat lunch. “Since COVID started we’ve had non-stop traffic in front of our homes… our neighbour’s child was almost hit,” said petition organizer and resident Andrea Huszar-Wolff. Resident and father Sean Miller said there has been such an increase in traffic along Lansdowne Drive in

A visitor to the Coquitlam Crunch parks in a nearby resident’s driveway. Residents of Lansdowne Drive say traffic, U-turns and illegal parking have gotten out of control this year, with one resident saying two of his kids were nearly hit by an irate driver whipping a U-turn in their driveway. submitted PHOtO

the last couple of years that he fears for the safety of his three children playing in their driveway. “Both my sons have almost been hit by drivers doing U-turns into my driveway,” said Miller in an email. “During one occasion the driver yelled at my son to move so that he could do his U-turn and when my 11-year-old son didn’t move in time he started swearing at him.”

Several residents have set up cones in their driveways as a temporary deterrent Huszar-Wolff said is often ignored. She said she contacted Mayor Richard Stewart as well as Coquitlam’s engineering department, but has yet to receive a satisfactory answer beyond “we are building a parking lot.” “This residential street cannot handle the volume today and it certainly can’t

handle the volume after a $7 million in upgrades,” she said, pointing to the recent city approval of the first phase of a five year upgrade project. She attributes part of the uptick in traffic to increased interest because of the pandemic as people head outside in search of safe activities. But she also said she’s frustrated by the city’s recent promotion of the Coquitlam Crunch in several Metro Vancouver-wide publications. “They need to build the infrastructure first then promote it as a recreational site. Now they’re playing catchup,” Huszar-Wolff said. “I can’t believe they are so dismissive of us and yet they’re promoting this everywhere.” The petition is calling on the city to install “No U-turn” signs before and after the entrance to the Coquitlam Crunch to remind drivers not to veer sharply into residents’ driveways and to allow for the free flow of traffic up and down Lansdowne Drive. “All we’re asking for are signs,” she said. “At least it’s a deterrent.”

The new Durant Linear Park in Coquitlam is made up of 212 stairs, 10,450 plants and 92 trees. submitted PHOtO

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Climb the steps at Durant Linear Park STEFAN LABBÉ slabbe@tricitynews.com

A new linear park tucked into a Coquitlam development has been unveiled by the city. Durant Linear Park is the latest park to join the city’s network of 110 parks and 90 kilometres of trail. But it’s not your average park. Gone are the wide-open spaces seen at the city’s larger green spaces. More akin to the Coquitlam Crunch than Town Centre Park, the “linear park” is made up of 212 steps climbing

110 feet. Roughly 10,450 plants and 92 trees were moved in to create green cover for the park. “Locals are already testing this out as a great alternative to the popular Coquitlam Crunch,” wrote the city in a press release. Located opposite Gleneagle secondary school in a new townhome community at 1228 Hudson St., the park doubles as a path linking Guildford Way with Nash Drive. Alongside the project, the city is also improving an existing linear park corridor between Dupont Place and Nash Drive, said a spokesperson.

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PoCo mayor condemns racist graffiti in park as ‘vile hatred’ People need to call out racism when they see it, West says DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

A racist slur written in yellow ink at a Port Coquitlam bike park is an example of why the city needs to tackle racism head-on, says the city’s mayor. The comment denigrating a racial minority group was scrawled on a concrete curb at the Shaughnessy Street bike park. It was spotted by a mother and her child and was immediately cleaned up, said Mayor Brad West. “It was reported to me at 3 p.m. on Sunday actually and within two minutes of being tagged in the comment on Facebook I called the city manger and she immediately had it sent to our parks crew to dispatch a crew to remove it,” West said. “There is absolutely no place in this community for that type of vile hatred. It important that the city be responsible and get on it right

Some of the words of a racial slur that were scrawled on a concrete curb near a Port Coquitlam bike park. Someone spotted the graffiti and it was cleaned up by the city. FACEBOOK PHOTO

away.” West later Tweeted the Facebook post, including a photograph of the racist comment, and was criticized for posting it. But West told The Tri-City News it’s important to call out racism and deal with it. “There was a very strong

response from residents condemning that type of hatred and understanding that when we see samples of hatred or racism in our community we don’t ignore it we face it head on.” He said fighting back against racism is everyone’s responsibility and the bike

park vandalism shows how important it is for the city to tackle the issue. Port Coquitlam is starting a new Roundtable on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and expects to have 12 to 15 people participating, with committee members’ names revealed soon. The first meeting will be held in September and one of the first tasks will be to establish an anti-discrimination policy for the city. West said he was impressed with the calibre and expertise of the individuals who asked to be part of the group. He said it’s important for people to understand that denigrating other people, including racial minorities is wrong, and even if it was a child and not an adult who penned the slur, the behaviour cannot be excused. “When I say we all have responsibility to not only not be racist but to be anti-racist it means we have to lift each other and help each other and those of us who are parents to small children, as I am, we have a particular responsibility to raise our children to treat other people the way we like to be treated.”

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Anti-racism group doubles in size Advisors have been chosen for roundtable DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Concerns about racism and how to build a more inclusive city has prompted Port Coquitlam to double the size of a new anti-racism committee following a massive public response. A committee, initially envisioned at 12 to 15 members, will now have 30 after the city selected a group out of dozens of qualified people from a broad spectrum of interests, including recent immigrants, students, LGBTQ+2 advocates, business owners, people with disabilities, as well as different genders, ages, employment and income levels. The large size of the Roundtable on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion doesn’t faze the city’s

mayor, who said the group will not only talk about issues but make recommendations for change. “We received dozens of applications — it’s been heartening to see the passion in our community on this topic,” Brad West stated in a press release. “I want to be clear that this is not just tokenism. There will be plenty of open dialogue of course, but I also expect tangible outcomes to help ensure our city is a place that welcomes everyone and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind.” The intent is for the roundtable to meet regularly and develop a process and forum for feedback, discussion and action. Smaller working groups will be established when the roundtable meets in September, along with a terms of reference and agreedupon priorities, the press release further stated.

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Old Orchard feels the heat from summer visitors North shore park has the city’s only public beach mario bartel mbartel@tricitynews.com

Residents in Port Moody’s Pleasantside neighbourhood say measures implemented by the city to help calm traffic around Old Orchard Park are actually contributing to a summer of “pandemonium.” Wilhelmina Martin and Rick Ropchan, of The Residents of Pleasantside Ioco Communities Association (TROPICA), say barriers to restrict traffic on Alderside Road are causing pinch points that squeeze together cars and pedestrians trying to access the park and signage in the area can be confusing, resulting in drivers running stop signs, ignoring handicapped spots and parking in private driveways. Martin said the COVID19 pandemic is bringing more “staycationers” to Port Moody’s north shore seeking summertime recreational opportunities in regional parks like Belcarra and Buntzen Lake. But with access to those parks restricted to alleviate overcrowding, the overflow often happens upon Old

Wilhelmina Martin and Rick Ropchan say measures to calm traffic around Old Orchard Park have had the opposite effect on nearby streets. mario bartel/the tri-city news

Orchard, which has the only public beach in the city. She said on warm weekends, Alderside Road and other nearby streets are turned into a roiling chaos of vehicles looking for parking, pedestrians schlepping kayaks, tents and barbecues, as well as cyclists looking to extend their ride beyond the end of the Shoreline trail. “When Buntzen closes and Sasamat is full, this is their go-to place,” Martin said.

“There’s more pressure on the park and it spills into the neighbourhood.” Representatives of TROPICA recently hosted city officials, including Mayor Rob Vagramov, councillors Steve Milani and Diana Dilworth, as well as city manager Tim Savoie and a representative from the police department, to show them first hand some of the problems. The list is long. In addition to the immedi-

ate concern about traffic and pedestrian safety because of congestion, the group identified a lack of consideration for visitors with mobility challenges, including insufficient spaces for handicapped parking, the steep slope and stairs that descend into the park from the main lot in front of Old Orchard Hall that forces many to use the busy roadway, the lack of a paved path down to the picnic shelter, and the absence of accessible

washroom facilities. Vagramov said city staff are working on immediate solutions to some of the short term problems, while their ideas for fixing the long-term issues will be brought to council in the fall. “I think there was some agreement that certain measures may have missed the mark,” he said. “I am impressed with how quickly we were able to hear these concerns and get to work.” Ropchan said the solutions don’t have to be complicated. Among the group’s suggestions are the implementation of parking restrictions on Alderside Road and other nearby streets that would limit visitors to four hours during the summer months, as well as issuing parking permits to residents of those streets. Walkways could also be marked off on some of the busy streets to provide a safe corridor for pedestrians to move to and from the park and their vehicles. They’d also like to see better enforcement of stop signs, especially at the railroad crossing at the top of Alderside, to discourage drivers speeding into the area and putting walkers and cyclists at risk, as well as the establishment of a five-minute loading zone at the park’s entrance so people can drop off their

kayaks or other recreational accessories. Long term, the group suggests a paid shuttle bus service could be established to carry visitors from parking lots at schools or civic facilities to Old Orchard as well as the regional parks. They’d also like to see the installation of additional bike racks and the construction of a ramp connecting the park to the parking lot so people with mobility challenges aren’t forced into the road. Martin said the group isn’t trying to turn Old Orchard Park into the private domain for Pleasantside residents. Rather, the space and access need to be better managed so a trip to the park can be a pleasant experience for both residents and neighbours. “We’re not trying to tell people they can’t come here and enjoy the park,” she said. “Because of the lockdown, we have to manage what happens when people come here.” Vagramov concedes the city has been challenged by the growing demand on local parks as people look to enjoy the outdoors while remaining close to home. “The experience this summer once again highlights the importance of land use planning,” he said, adding pressure on the parks will only increase as the city densifies.

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Topic: Impacts of COVID-19? “‘Fully recovered’ only means the virus is no longer in your body. It never meant people weren’t left with lasting or permanent damage. I wish Dr. Henry would spend more time clarifying.”

“And still 80% don’t know they have it or it’s a mild cold with no lasting impact. It’s unfortunate antibody testing is so poor as we’d have a better sense of just how many have had it.”

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new statistic has emerged that shows the reach of COVID19 goes well beyond those who test positive. The new stat refers to how many people are in “isolation” for 14 days after contracting COVID-19 or being exposed to it. For months, there were fewer than 1,000 people in isolation at any one time. In the space of a week, that number more than doubled. About three-quarters of these people are in isolation because someone in their family or social or work circles exposed them to the virus. That means there is a growing number of people off work and/or cut off from friends and their community. The sudden explosion

in the number of people in isolation is also likely the result of younger people who have the virus exposing more people to it than an older segment of the population because they are generally more socially active and have more personal contacts. Just when it appeared that B.C. had successfully “bent the curve” when it came to containing the spread of COVID-19, the statistics during the past two weeks have been discouraging. After averaging about 10 cases a day about a month ago, the daily average as of this column’s writing has been more than 80. And those in isolation continue to climb in number. However, in a glass-halffull sort of way, three other

key statistics continue to offer hope. Thankfully, we have not seen a spike in hospitalizations, critical care cases or deaths. Since the pandemic was declared, we have had fewer than 600 people in hospital so far. And fewer than 200 people were placed in the ICU. At our worst point, there were 149 people in the hospital and 72 of them were in the ICU. We have come a long way from those grim days, but we can easily go backwards if we do not do more when it comes to following public health rules and guidelines. Stop the partying everyone. We do not need more and more people put into isolation, cut off from their everyday world. The “modelling” of B.C.’s

COVID-19 situation that was presented by Dr. Bonnie Henry last week included some of the results of that huge survey of the plight of individuals and families in this pandemic and they were eye opening. Almost 400,000 British Columbians participated in it. The results showed people with lower incomes and those in some ethnic communities have had the worst experiences when it came to job loss, food scarcity and stress on their children. Will that situation change in the months ahead? It seems unlikely, since our most vulnerable always seem to pay a heavier price in times of trouble. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Back-to-school consultation needs to be fixed The Editor, I don’t understand how parents’ views are being gathered by the B.C. Ministry of Education or school boards in making their back-to-school plans. The ministry suggests all important “stakeholders” have been part of their working group, but there is no meaningful consultation with parents that I’ve been able to uncover. During the normal school year, parents with questions or concerns can make those known to their

school Parent Advisory Council (PAC) which carries the concern up to the District PAC (DPAC). The DPACs make those concerns known directly to their school district. The DPAC can also raise those concerns through the BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Council (BCCPAC) to the ministry. The problem is that none of these PAC bodies are in session during the summer. So there is no meaningful consultation being done with parents. Plans are being made by school district boards

and sent to the ministry without the input of the student families whose lives are being affected. (The hardworking volunteers at BCCPAC, through no fault of their own, are trying to provide input to the ministry but have their hands tied without input from their members due to the summer break). The Ministry of Education already has to plan for both online and in-person learning. So why does it have to be a one-size-fits-all approach? Why is it not possible for parents to have

a choice between 100% online, 100% in-class or a hybrid? And if the ministry provided a choice, they might find the number of students they needed to accommodate (and socially distance) on site would be much more manageable. I urge the ministry and SD43 to show more flexibility in their back-toschool plans while they consult with parents and we learn through a more gradual return to in-person learning. M. Knuttila Port Moody

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RCMP issue warning after financial shocker Financial shortfall discovered while processing refunds mario bartel mbartel@tricitynews.com

Fraud specialists at Coquitlam RCMP are warning local sports teams and charitable groups to be vigilant about who has access to their bank accounts as they investigate allegations more than $226,000 has gone missing from Coquitlam Little League.

“When large sums of money are at play, you need to make sure that checks and balances are in place,” said Corporal Jason Tran of the department’s economic crime unit that is investigating the problem at the baseball organization. Friday, Coquitlam Little League president Sandon Fraser revealed the funding shortfall in a message to parents. He said the discovery was made when the organization started getting inquiries about refunds for the cancellation of the spring season because of the

been there. He said an independent accounting firm is also examining the league’s books. Meanwhile, the refunds are on hold and, Fraser said, the league has to find a way to pay outstanding invoices. Tran said while it’s too early in the investigation to reveal details like the amount of money that is

COVID-19 pandemic, adding those reimbursements should have happened between May 12 and June 26. Fraser said when the group started looking into the reason for the delay in issuing refunds, it discovered its bank account totalled less than $3,000 instead of the $229,971.31 its financial records said should have

missing, he said the RCMP team has “a good starting point” and is expecting to make progress. “Fraud investigations are often complex,” he added. “We will not be releasing the name of any suspect or suspects unless we reach a point where the BC Prosecution Service approves charges.” It was just a year ago when

Coquitlam Little League was on top of the world as its AllStar team competed at the famed Little League World Series in Williamsport, Penn. Earlier in the summer, it won the provincial and Canadian championships. The league will be holding a virtual conference to bring parents up to date on Aug. 22, at 10 a.m.

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The Coquitlam Chiefs are no more. The city’s minor hockey association has retired its name and logo, a stylized profile of a First Nations person in a long, feathered headdress. COQMHA secretary Debra Harper said the executive board decided it’s time the association transition to “new branding which will better reflect the values of our membership and the community we serve.” She said Coquitlam

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When co-parents can’t agree on back-to-school plan COVID-19 can create turmoil for separated parents As September draws near, parents are left feeling uneasy as to whether or not their children should return to school given the current and ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This has forced many parents to make a difficult decision, and one that has caused separated parents to come into disagreement. What happens if one parent wants their child back in school and the other doesn’t feel comfortable? Here are some factors you need to consider before making any decisions: • What determines a child’s “best interest” about returning to school in September? Physical health vs. mental health, education vs. safety, childcare vs. job security? It is the parents’ decision whether their child returns to school in September. It is not obligatory. If co-parents can’t agree on this, the court will look at a multitude of factors, all of which are centred on the best interests of

the child. If the risks of the child returning to school outweigh the benefits, the child should remain in isolation. Parents must be practical and use common sense when making risk-related decisions. • What happens if the argument is escalated to a court order? How long will it take to come to a decision? Will there be legal fees? Will my child be involved in the decision? The courts are still rescheduling non-urgent family matters that were cancelled due to COVID-19. In order to meet the requirements for an urgent application, the concern must be immediate and serious enough that it significantly affects the health or safety of the child. There must be an imminent risk of irreparable harm. Further, the concern must be definite and material rather than speculative. • If one parent voluntarily decides to homeschool the child, does this affect custody allotment? For example, if Parent X gets the child from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., five days a week for homeschooling, are they still entitled to time with

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agree to homeschool their child as a COVID-19 precaution in balancing the aforementioned risk factors, these school hours will likely be treated as regular school hours for the purposes of

parenting time. Chantal Cattermole is a senior family lawyer who can help answer any questions about the unique challenges divorced or separated parents may face.

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rom touching commercials of kids playing their first games to rousing moments in Olympic history, no sport epitomizes Canadians better. But hockey has had a dark side too—aggression, notorious “enforcers,” concussions, and more—and it has kept some off the ice. That’s why the Lower Mainland’s new Insiders Hockey League positions itself as a kinder, gentler league, where the first word in gameplay is respect. As COVID-19 descended on the world, the NBA’s sudden suspension of its season on March 12th ushered us into unprecedented territory—a world without sports. Life without something common to cheer for felt strange, and soon we cheered on first responders instead. But those who play team sports lost more than something to cheer for. They lost shared experiences of friendship, the joy of working toward and achieving something together, and good old exercise.

As BC flattened the COVID-19 curve and our strange new normal began, the couple behind the Insiders Hocker League, Ian and Klara Bemister, set out to reinvent recreational hockey, to appeal to wider audiences. First, they deconstructed the old registration model by making their game a pay-to-play experience, where players register for as many or as few games as they like, paying $30 every time they lace up skates at the Langley Sportsplex. Insiders Hockey is a hybrid of traditional

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on membership growing among those who lack experience and skills. The Bemisters want a league where lower-skilled players can play with others in their skill level. It’s all about making sure people feel welcomed and capable of playing at their comfort level, because that’s part of having fun on the ice. Many Canadians grew up with ice-skating as a cornerstone of their winter activities, but Canada’s an immigrant nation too, and many newcomers haven’t had that history with skating. Ideally, even they will feel there’s a place for them in Insiders Hockey, so they can learn to love Canada’s sport.

Hockey is so much more than just board-shaking hard corner hits. It’s about agility, speed, precision, teamwork, seeing the ice, and the That wasn’t all the Bemisters thrill of scoring chances. When the wanted for their new league, aggression is taken out of hockey, though. They also wanted a return it’s the fastest-moving humanto what should be the priority powered team sport on the in team sports—fun. As Ian planet, a sport everyone should be If you’ve always wanted to play explains, “The biggest consumer in able play. hockey but felt intimidated by your recreational hockey is the guy who For anyone who thinks smack-talk, skill level or the aggressiveness in just wants to lace up, have some the pro leagues, this is your chance fun, get some exercise, and have a fighting, and attitude belong on the ice, Ian’s got news for them—it to join a league that welcomes all drink with his buddies.” doesn’t belong on the Insiders’ comers. Insiders Hockey League But this isn’t just another boy’s Hockey League ice. wants you to know there’s a place club. While membership so far When it comes to on-ice antics, for you to learn the game, make has been predominantly male, Ian there is no room for disrespect some friends, get fit, and have says the league was entirely his during the game. So, if you like good, clean fun. wife’s brainchild. He has history yelling at the referee or your in successfully managing teams To learn more about the Insiders opponents, you’ll have to find at Burnaby 8 Rinks, but she’s Hockey League, check out another league to play in because got a Master’s degree in Sports the website at www.inhl.net. Insiders Hockey League won’t Management. Games are $30 each and you’ll allow that kind of behaviour to be expected to have your own So, they’re hoping to attract people take place. It’s all about having good fun, playing competitively, equipment, but a clean jersey and of all backgrounds and skill levels, and staying safe. game socks are provided for every male or female, who’ve ever new game. It’s time to get those wanted to play the game but had Inclusion is a big goal for Ian and skates sharpened and suit up for apprehensions about hockey’s Klara, and part of how they aspire tough-guy reputation. some fun. to make it a league reality hinges

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Fears that seniors could face a double whammy of COVID-19 and the seasonal flu has prompted a Coquitlam MLA to call for free high-dose flu shots for B.C. seniors. Coquitlam MLA Joan Isaacs is calling on the B.C. government to consider the stronger vaccine for longterm care homes as well as other elderly people living in the community. “Seniors have been the hardest hit by COVID-19, and as we approach flu season it’s frightening to remember that they also experience 70% of influenza-related hospitalization cases,” said Isaacs. “Without greater access to the high-dose flu shot, many seniors will be facing a war on two fronts.” The timing of the request comes as Canadian health officials are recommending people get a flu shot this year and millions of doses of regular flu shots have been ordered. Provincial and territorial governments, including B.C., have increased their orders for the influenza vaccine this year in preparation for a second surge of COVID-19 and a simultaneous outbreak of seasonal flu. The Public Health Agency of Canada also plans to promote the flu vaccine in populations at higher risk of complications from influenza. Because it contains more antigens, the high-dose flu shot is considered especially

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Lief Rodgers is not going to let a little thing like a global pandemic keep him from ascending to his goal of competing on the World Cup mountain biking circuit. The 16-year-old Heritage Woods secondary student, who’s already won provincial championships as a U13, U15, U17 and junior, got his first taste of international competition last year when he was able to attend the world championships in Mont Sainte Anne, Que. But with a reprise of such a trip, this time to the worlds in Austria, unlikely this year because of the COVID-19 crisis, Rodgers has had to find other ways to stay sharp and increase his speed to the levels he saw displayed in Quebec. Rodgers and a buddy have been spending much of their downtime carrying shovels, rakes and even a

Port Moody’s Lief Rodgers launches himself off a jump on a trail he and a friend cut in the woods near his home. mario bartel/the tri-city news

chainsaw into the woods above his Port Moody home to cut trails that recreate

some of the challenges he saw the pros attack during last year’s event. Following

the contours of the mountain, they carved gnarly descents and tight turns. Using

fallen logs, they constructed bridges, ladders and jumps that could launch him into the air and refine his technique without sacrificing speed. All with the goal of getting better, so Rodgers can follow in the tire tracks of his heroes, like Olympic gold medalist Nino Schurter, who developed his superior bike handling skills in the Swiss Alps. “It was such a reality check,” Rodgers said of his up-close look at the world’s top pros. With access only a two-minute ride down the road from Rodgers’ home, it’s easy to maintain his training regime of riding six days a week in addition to working out in his own gym to build his core strength and flexibility. Rodgers said getting on the bike as much as possible will be key to progressing even without the benefit of a competitive season or training camps with his coaches. “I always think technique is more important,” he said. “If you learn the technique, you can always develop the strength.” Rodgers, who gained

sponsorship support from Giant Canada this season, was actually getting ready to compete at a UCI cross-country race in Vail Lake, Calif., in March, when the plug was pulled because of the pandemic. He thought at first the pause might only last a few weeks at most. But as it’s now stretched to months, he’s had only that memory of Mont Sainte Anne to guide him towards his goal. Rodgers said he was struck by the pros’ focus. From the moment they sat down for breakfast to the time they hit the start gate, their entire attention was targeted toward their race. They knew exactly what to eat, how long to warm up and when to leave to get to the top of the course. But mostly, Rodgers said, he was impressed by how much the top riders seemed to be enjoying themselves even in the pressure cooker environment of the world championships, an element he looks to emulate during this summer without racing. “It’s nice to take a break from racing,” he said. “It’s a lot easier if you love biking.”

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We are devastated to lose our gentle, kind and thoughtful husband, dad, grandfather and best friend. Predeceased by his parents, Thomas Ford Cleugh and Doris (Pattison) Cleugh, Tom is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara (Mercer) Cleugh, of Port Coquitlam; daughters Janis Cleugh of Coquitlam and Heather (Jeffrey) Cox of Shawnigan Lake; grandchildren Jenelle and Alisa Cox and Julianne and Fraser Warren; and nephews and nieces. Born in 1940 in Edmonton, Tom was an alumnus of UVIC’s first graduating class and a registered professional Biologist. He started at the Pacific Biological Station in Nanaimo before moving to Winnipeg, and later Vancouver, to work with Fisheries and Oceans Canada. Tom also co-owned Powel’s Men’s Wear in Duncan. He was employed at the Crofton Pulp Mill and later set up TRC Biological Consulting Ltd., in which he led environmental protection programs. A worshipful master of the Masonic Temple Lodge #33, Tom was a true nature lover and spent much of his time gardening, collecting stamps and coins, studying our family’s genealogy and travelling the world. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. Donations can be sent in his memory, to the BC Cancer Foundation at; bccancerfoundation.com Condolences can be made online via Burkeview Chapel: firstmemorialportcoquitlam.com

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NOOR, Maureen Audrey March 13, 1955 − August 7, 2020 It’s with great sadness we have to announce the sudden passing of our mother Maureen Audrey Noor. She was born in Vancouver, BC, and was predeceased by her mother, Audrey Muir. She is survived by her siblings, Marilyn, Michael, Margaret (Quincy, Jessie, Kelsey); and late brothers, Jim and Doug. She married her best friend and husband, Gary Noor, on June 4, 1988. She was loved and cherished by her children, Janet, late Jenny, Melissa (late Nick), Brandon, Tamara, and Tyler (Rowan). She loved and adored her grandchildren, Robbie, Taylor, Mariah, Vincent, Evan, Liam, and Landen.

TRAVIS, Gwendolyn Mary (Casey) It is with great sadness the family of Gwendolyn Mary (Casey) Travis announce her passing on Monday, August 10, 2020 at the age of 96. Gwen was predeceased by Ed, her husband of 43 years, brother Russell Casemore and sister, Margaret Ireland.

She was loved and will be missed by her 3 daughters Julie (Derrick) Scarfe, Anita (Tim) Sampson and Kelly (Jay) Osborne and four grandchildren, Andrew, Nicholas, Travis and Adia. She also leaves to mourn her sister Doris Rawson and her brother David (Marcia) Casemore and her cousins. Gwen had many nieces and nephews, who were an important part of her life, along with many friends she made during her years living in Port Moody. Gwen traveled to many places but nothing topped her love for the bright lights and slot machines on the Las Vegas strip. Gwen, or Casey as she was affectionately known to many, left an impression with her wit, laughter and love of red wine. Special thanks to the staff at Parkwood Manor and Golden Age for taking such great care of Mom over the last 7 years, especially during the last few months. No service by request.

Maureen was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother. Her world revolved around her loving family, she also had many friends and extended family she cherished. She flourished at being a grandma or granny Moe to all her immediate or extended family. Service will be held to remember her but is still in the works. For more information, you can email melissanoor@hotmail.com "I’ll think of you every step of the way and I will always love you, my darling you" − Whitney Houston

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF LANDS Metro Vancouver Regional District gives notice pursuant to Sections 286(2) and 272(1)(a) of the Local Government Act of its intention to dispose of lands by way of lease to Atira Woman’s Resource Society (Atira) and to provide assistance to Atira by disposing of the leasehold interest in the lands for less than market value. The lands will be leased to Atira for the sum of $10.00 for the purposes of developing and operating an affordable rental housing project. The term of the lease will be 60 years. The leased lands are situated at 2117 Prairie Avenue, 2121 Prairie Avenue and 3235 Flint Street, Port Coquitlam and are legally described as: PID: 031-030-874 LOT A DISTRICT LOT 465 GROUP 1 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN EPP93689 For more information concerning this lease, contact: Randy Wenger, Director, Properties Metro Vancouver Regional District 4730 Kingsway, 26th Floor Burnaby, BC V5H 0C6 Telephone: 604-432-6484 Email: Randy.Wenger@metrovancouver.org

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