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Re-Elect Ron McKinnon in CoquitlamPort Coquitlam
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Port Coquitlam
Port Moody
Daughter takes over Burke daycare from her mother
Foodie entrepreneurs get cooking in new commissary
Return to workplaces could create daycare crunch
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BACK TO SCHOOL
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RETURNS
Excitement and worry as school year begins No notices of COVID infections to be sent to parents DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Centennial Centaurs runningback Ziad Sabry sidesteps a Mt.Douglas Rams tackler in the first quarter of their BC High School Football varsity exhibition scrimmage, last Friday at Centennial Secondary School. Mt. Douglas won the game, 19-13. It was the first competitive game in almost two years for both sides because of COVID-19 public health restrictions that limited players to practising. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
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School District 43 welcomed back more than 32,000 students this week under a cloud of worry due to rising numbers of COVID19 cases. Among those concerned are parents of young children attending elementary schools where adults are vaccinated but children
under the age of 12 are not yet inoculated. “It’s good [to return to school] but at the same time I’m worried,” said Jay Hong. “Things may change drastically.” Hong, whose child goes to Alderson Elementary School in Coquitlam, is among many parents concerned that the Delta variant could yet cause a spike in cases in schools, prompting classroom closures. And while parents won’t be getting notices of COVID19 cases unless their children are directly affected, SEE
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WILL DAVIS
A local advocate for Port Moody—Coquitlam. Authorized by the official agent for Will Davis.
Question: Do you believe UNDRIP (the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples) means that First Nations should have a veto over any economic development activity that happens in their traditional territory? P O R T M O O D Y- C O Q U I T L A M
COQUITLAM-PORT COQUITLAM
MP NELLY SHIN CONSERVATIVE
WILL DAVIS LIBERAL
BONITA ZARRILLO NDP
MP RON MCKINNON LIBERAL
KATERINA ANASTASIADIS CONSERVATIVE
LAURA DUPONT NDP
I look forward to continuing to build a relationship of trust and collaboration with our local Kwikwetlem First Nation as we travel on our journey of reconciliation. Canada’s Conservatives will respect and uphold important Indigenous rights and support communities that wish to become partners in good projects that meet high environmental standards.
No relationship is more important to Canada than our relationship with Indigenous Peoples. The Liberal government introduced and passed legislation that enshrined UNDRIP in Canadian law. We are committed to working with Indigenous Peoples to implement UNDRIP in Canada, and will continue to consult with impacted communities, stakeholders and partners.
For too long, consultation with First Nations on economic development projects took place after project planning had already concluded. The reference in UNDRIP to free, prior and informed consent speaks to the prioritization of consensus building based on good-faith consultation from day one, but UNDRIP does not provide veto power.
We are committed to working in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples to implement in Canada, the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. A re-elected Liberal government will include, in all cabinet ministers' mandate letters, the requirement to implement UNDRIP and ensure their offices and ministries work alongside Indigenous peoples to advance their rights.
We believe that the right of “free, prior and informed consent” should be upheld by consulting and working with Indigenous led organizations as partners in economic development within their traditional territory. Facilitating these partnerships will lead to greater economic and employment opportunities for Indigenous communities across Canada.
What UNDRIP tells us is that economic development projects must have the free, prior and informed consent of Indigenous peoples before proceeding, but does not provide the power to veto. An NDP government will be committed to good-faith, consent-based engagement, and negotiations with Indigenous peoples, consistent with the Tsilhqot’in decision.
ELECTION NOTES
Leave of absence granted Coquitlam council on Tuesday granted a leave without pay to Coun. Bonita Zarrillo, the federal NDP candidate in Port MoodyCoquitlam. Zarrillo requested the leave of absence from her civic duties from Aug. 15 —
the date that the writ was dropped for the election — until Sept. 21, the day after the campaign. Zarrillo took a similar leave in 2019 when she ran for the NDP; she lost her bid by 153 votes to Conservative MP Nelly Shin.
Municipal councils are allowed to grant leave of absences to a council member under sections 125 (5) and (7) of B.C.’s Community Charter. City councillors in Coquitlam received a base salary of $74,405 in 2019.
KIMBERLY BRUNDELL PEOPLE'S PARTY OF CND
UNDRIP is not the answer to the issues Indigenous Canadians face as it was created by an unelected UN body far removed from Canada, and in a cookie-cutter fashion is applied to all peoples, this is very problematic as it does not take into account any local, or regional issues. This is wrong, Canadians voted for their government and expected a Canadian solution, they did not vote for the UN bureaucracy.
GET INFO The Tri-City News will provide in-depth coverage of the federal candidates and campaign. Besides our print edition, you can also visit our website at tricitynews.com, go to our "News" tab and click on "Canada Votes 2021" for more.
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TERRY FOX RUNS
Full circle for new director of the Terry Fox Foundation Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox died 40 years ago, in 1981 JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com
Michael Mazza was in Grade 6 when his school teacher introduced the class to a young Port Coquitlam man named Terry Fox. At the time, Fox was running across the country in his Marathon of Hope to raise research money for cancer, a disease that had taken his right leg only a few years earlier, and to build awareness. Every day, his cohort talked about the champion and what his campaign meant. They followed his journey on the morning news and collected cash in Fox’s name. As well, they took part in the first-ever Terry Fox Run in their southern Ontario
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city and, years later, Mazza would learn that his Grade 6 teacher — as well as a classmate —organized runs in their own communities. Now, Mazza is also directly involved in the cause after being appointed in February as the new executive director of the charitable organization to replace Britt Andersen, a Belcarra resident who left in 2019. Mazza told the Tri-City News last week that taking
Terry Fox on his historical Marathon of Hope, in Ontario, on June 28, 1980 — one year to the day before his death. TERRY FOX FOUNDATION/TERRYFOX.ORG
on the top foundation job one year into the COVID-19 pandemic was “a little intimidating but the board, the staff and the family were just so welcoming. It’s actually been really enjoyable.” A healthcare fundraiser, Mazza has worked for more than 25 years with non-profits organizations such as the Canadian Cancer Society and the Scarborough Health Network Foundation and Renascent Foundation. Unlike past executive directors who were based
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at the national office in B.C., Mazza said he’ll work from Toronto but he plans to travel extensively across Canada to promote the foundation’s work once the pandemic is over, he said. Because of the current provincial health restrictions, the Terry Fox Runs will mostly be virtual again this year; however, there are some in-person runs that are scheduled to go ahead with physical distancing. In B.C., the runs proceeding in-person are at the follow-
ing sites: Surrey-Cloverdale; Mackenzie; UBC, Vancouver campus; Port Hardy; CFB Comox; and Squamish. And in Coquitlam, the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club will host an informal in-person walk on Sept. 19 from 9 to 11 a.m., along the 3-km cart path. Mazza said although most of the runs were held virtually last year, fundraising was up 25% overall but school and international run revenues were down. “We rallied,” Mazza said, “and we hope to see a big bounce back in the schools this year but that depends on the pandemic rules.” A big fundraising push came last month when the foundation released a special televised broadcast on CBC called Power of One. The one-hour benefit, which featured footage of Fox on
his Marathon of Hope, also included special performances and stories from Canadian celebrities on Fox’s legacy. Mazza said the foundation has been buoyed by the program reception. “There’s been a lot of positive feedback about the show. The family felt proud.” He said being part of the Terry Fox Foundation has brought him full circle, reminding him every day of the reasons why he gravitated his whole life to healthcare and philanthropy. “I still feel so empowered about what Terry did,” Mazza said, adding, “He inspired Canadians to give over $850 million for cancer research. He wanted to set an example…. I don’t think I would be in this position today if it weren’t for Terry Fox and his dream to end cancer.” To register for one of the four Terry Fox Runs in the Tri-Cities on Sept. 19, go to terryfox.org.
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SEPTEMBER 9 – 15 CALENDAR
HAVE YOUR SAY
Thursday, Sept. 9
Your feedback is needed to help Coquitlam develop a Community Engagement Strategy that will guide how the public is involved in decisions for the community. From now until Sept. 17, complete the online survey at letstalkcoquitlam.ca/engagement to share your experience. Whether you are regularly involved or have never engaged with the City at all, your feedback is equally important in determining what is working, and areas for improvement. Community and stakeholder engagement plays an essential role in shaping many of Coquitlam’s projects, policies and plans, and is one of many factors that the City uses to support informed decision-making.
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Help Plan for the Future of Blue Mountain Park
Park users, neighbours and other interested members of the public are invited to join the process to help plan for the future of Coquitlam’s Blue Mountain Park. Visit letstalkcoquitlam.ca/bluemountainpark to: • Review information about the project • Sign up to get project updates to your inbox
• Sign up for an online workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 14 from 7 – 8:30 p.m. • Complete the survey until Sept. 21, 2021
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As one of Coquitlam’s oldest and most popular community parks, the 8-hectare (19.9-acre) park provides a wide range of recreational services and amenities including civic buildings, a baseball diamond, playground, wading pool, water spray area, picnic shelters, tennis courts, a memorial cenotaph, a variety of trails, mature evergreen and specimen trees, horticultural displays and public art installations.
Kaleidoscope Arts Festival Survey
If you joined us for the Kaleidoscope Arts Festival, let us know how we did. Complete the survey online at coquitlam.ca/kaleidoscope before Sept. 13 for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Coquitlam Centre. Your feedback helps us improve future events. Special thanks to our Presenting Partner, Marcon; our Music Partner, TD Bank; and our Media Partner, The Tri-City News. Thanks to our Art Partners, the Art Gallery at Evergreen, Coquitlam Public Library, and Coquitlam Heritage. FITNESS AND FUN
Low-Cost Hockey Programs Return this Fall
Children ages 6 to 12 (barcode #60957) and Youth ages 13 to 18 (barcode #61372) can sign up for Hockey 101 this fall. These programs provide a low-cost opportunity for those not registered in minor hockey to try a new sport. All required hockey equipment is loaned to participants for the duration of the program at no cost and is returned at the end. To register online, visit coquitlam.ca/registration, or call 604-927-4386. KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE
Wildfire Risk Assessments
FireSmart™ Ambassadors are knocking on doors over the next four months across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Anmore and Belcarra as part of a new wildfire-prevention program for this area’s northeast sector. The ambassadors will provide information about wildfire prevention and offer free property assessments by a trained representative who will identify wildfire risks and measures to reduce them. While property owners do not have to follow the advice, some financial support is available for seniors who want to make the recommended changes. Other community outreach activities will include pop-up community information sessions. Please visit northeastsector.ca for details on this program and for dates and locations of info sessions.
Financial Assistance for Recreation Accessing financial support for recreation services is easier than ever. Coquitlam’s Financial Assistance for Recreation (FAR) program – formerly known as Get Connected, Get Active – is offering eligible residents an easier sign-up experience and more recreation options. Coquitlam residents who meet the eligibility criteria will receive: • 50 free drop-in visits; and • $225 for admissions, passes and programs of their choice
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Subsidized through Coquitlam’s Community Support and Recovery Plan (CSRP), FAR aims to reduce barriers for people returning to recreation as services gradually resume. Visit coquitlam.ca/financialassistancerec for more information, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and an online application form.
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Daughter takes over daycare from mother
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Howorth ran 'I am Someone Ending Bullying Society' DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Families seeking before-and-after school care in one of Coquitlam’s fastest-growing neighbourhoods will now have more options thanks to the expansion of childcare at Leigh Elementary. And when they arrive, they’ll see Andrea Howorth at the door welcoming them for the 2021-22 school year. Howorth is taking over management and ownership of Leigh School Daycare from her mom, Jancinta Howard, who ran the before-and-after school programs at the Burke Mountain neighbourhood school for 20 years. The Tri-City News caught up with the mother and daughter team as they put the finishing touches to the transition plan that will see Andrea expand the program from 24 to 54 children as she takes over management of the childcare program. “This provides some certainty for families,” said
Andrea Howorth and her mom, Jacinta Howard, outside Leigh elementary school in Coquitlam where a before-and-after school program is expanding to accommodate 54 children in kindergarten to Grade 5. DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
Howorth, who said the program for kindergarten to Grade 5 students has been in high demand among working parents.
School District 43, Fraser Health and city officials all signed off on the expanded program in time for registration for the new school year.
It’s a dream come true for Howorth, who helmed the I Am Someone Ending Bullying Society in Port Coquitlam for several years. Although she’ll miss the galas, fundraising and other challenges of running a nonprofit, Howorth is looking forward to the new opportunity. And she’s had a great mentor to help her with her career change — her mom. “For the past year I’ve been the manager that helped me learn the ropes,” Howard said. Meanwhile, her mom is pleased to hand over the responsibilities although she said she will miss the kids. Howard speculated that she provided care to hundreds of children over the years, including youngsters who attended her family childcare operation that she ran in her home from 1993 to 2017. “I met some wonderful children,” Howard told the Tri-City News, “They are all special in their own way. It was wonderful to watch them grow and move on to middle school.” Operating a daycare in Coquitlam’s Burke Mountain neighbourhood hasn’t been without challenges.
At the beginning there were only four children in the program, then the community grew with new development and, soon, there wasn’t enough room for all the children who needed before-and-after school care. “I was blessed,” said Howard, remembering how school staff worked hard to keep the program running, recounting how one teacher moved into a portable to free up space in a classroom for the daycare. Now, her daughter credits the current school principal, Andrea Hunter, for being supportive so the program could expand to meet the need. With the school providing gym space and the outdoor playground and undercover areas, Leigh School Daycare will be able to accommodate all the children in an expanded program that will include a lot of free play and outdoor games. As her mom leaves Leigh School Daycare for a well-deserved retirement, Howorth said she is gearing up for a busy and exciting new chapter in her life with the children. For more information about Leigh School Daycare, email leighschooldaycare@ gmail.com.
Coquitlam now has a draft policy for cannabis sellers and producers. Tuesday, the city’s committee-in-council received a proposed framework that, if approved by council this fall, will guide where cannabis can be sold as well as the conditions for production and processing facilities. Coquitlam’s draft policy comes after a public and stakeholder consultation earlier this year via an online survey; it gained 1,255 responses. Under the plan, applications would be determined on a case-by-case basis. City staff are recommending that no more than two stores be located in these five neighbourhoods: Burquitlam, Lougheed, Austin Heights, Maillardville and City Centre. As well, pot shops will have to be at least 150 m away from schools, 100 m away from parks and 100 m away from other cannabis stores; be separated from places where youth and atrisk people are located; and fit into the neighbourhood. And extra points will be given to applicants that have a comprehensive business plan and previous company experience, and who provide of a community benefit.
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Notice of Public Hearing Zoning Bylaw Amendments
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4236 The intent of this bylaw is to amend the regulations to permit larger accessory child care facilities in more residential areas and increase child care capacity in commercial areas.
PUBLIC HEARING 6 pm on Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4238
The intent of the bylaw is to rezone 2258 Kelly Avenue to RRh (Residential Rowhouse) to permit a 3-storey, 5unit rowhouse building.
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Members of the public will have an opportunity to submit written opinions to: publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca
Council cannot receive new or additional information on this application after the public hearing.
Inspection of Documents
Prior to the public hearing, the public is welcome to inspect the bylaws, any plans submitted by the applicant and any related reports and documents at www.portcoquitlam.ca/publichearing.
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Commissary kitchen hosts foodie entrepreneurs Arrangement allows bakers, Asian snack makers to cut costs DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Pandemic restrictions may have taken a bite out of the food industry but not the desire to eat good food. And thanks to a new trend of commissary kitchens, where food entrepreneurs can share kitchen rental costs while they produce tasty meals and specialty food items, the Tri-Cities is becoming a foodie hub. The most recent entry is GongYou Kitchen, a commissary kitchen in Port Coquitlam where nine businesses are developing and selling a wide variety of specialty food items, from condiments to Korean-style meats to baked goods and sauces. As the name implies, (Gong means share in Korean), GongYou Kitchen is all about sharing: ideas, kitchen space, a cafe where food is test marketed, and costs, said owner Bridgette Hyun. “There are so many tal-
Bridgette Hyun stands in her GongYou Kitchen commissary that is home to nine businesses specializing in Asian foods. DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
ented people out there,” said Hyun, whose commissary kitchen is catering to this growing community of food entrepreneurs. Once food business owners realize they’ve outgrown their home kitchen, they can rent space at a commercial kitchen. It’s a great way to scale up and also collaborate with others in marketing and
product development. “People can start up own food business in a healthy way and minimize costs in starting up,” said Hyun. It’s a direct-to-market approach that doesn’t require a lot of overhead or staff with customers ordering online, often through apps or a website. GongYou Kitchen is lo-
cated at 1120-950 Seaborne Ave., where a cafe is open to the public. Not far away is Sincerely Kitchen, a food business incubator, located at 551 Sherling Pl., where owner Maria Rodriguez has seen a surge in new people looking for kitchen space to expand their business. “It’s been like a roller
coaster. We’ve had a bunch of businesses that left because they needed to cut costs or lost their jobs, now we have a wave of new people who lost jobs and want to try and start something different,” said Rodriguez, who started Sincerely Kitchen seven years ago and now has 20 businesses working out of her commercial kitchen. Hyun acknowledged that many restaurants and commercial food producers have struggled during the pandemic, but there has also been a flowering of creativity, thanks to newcomers getting into the industry. The trend toward people ordering online, and having their food delivered, is also inspiring chefs who are operating out of so-called ghost kitchens — where they can satisfy dining urges without the need for a brick and mortar business. “Brick and motor restaurants have big overhead costs. It’s killing small business owners like us, whether we make it not we still have the same overhead costs we have to pay,” said Hyun, who shifted her own business model since the pandemic. Three years ago, Hyun started C Market Coffee boutique café and roastery
in Coquitlam but when she had to close temporarily during the pandemic, she started to look at other ways to survive. GongYou Kitchen is a way to grow the bakery part of her business while sharing costs with other food industry business owners who were willing to collaborate. “This is a perfect place for a new start-up to start easy and use a licensed facility and they can get help with others who have the experience,” Hyun said. Businesses working out of GongYou Kitchen include: • Millda Bakery: Koreanstyle cakes and macarons • Seoul Paradise: Koreanstyle pork intestine • C. Market Coffee: roastery and coffee beans • Chao + Pan: snacks from Laos and Thailand • Infusion Premium Soy Sauce: ginger, sriracha and garlic-infused soy sauces • Gary’s Patisserie: mango flower cake, durian cake, cakes and cookies in a jar • Meat Chew: Korean jerky • Ichthus Sushi: sushi restaurant operating as a ghost kitchen • The Phamily table, handcrafted Vietnamese sauces
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Notice of Temporary Use Permit When: Tuesday, September 21, 2021, Committee of the Whole meeting (to follow the Public Hearing and Special Council meeting scheduled for 7pm) Where: Electronic Meeting, livestreamed at portmoody.ca/watchlive
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Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified cheque payable to the Village of Anmore a minimum of not less than the bid price. Failure to pay this amount will result in the property being offered for sale again. Any balance must be paid by cash or certified cheque by 3:00 p.m. the same day. The Village of Anmore makes no representation as to the condition or quality of the properties being offered for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property. The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property. Dated at Anmore, BC this 9th day of September 2021 Juli Halliwell Chief Financial Officer
Location: 3015–3093 Murray Street Temporary Use Permit: #3080-20-13 Applicant: Mosaic Homes Purpose: To consider issuance of a Temporary Use Permit to allow for a temporary sales centre for a period up to three years.
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2933, 3001, 3005 MURRAY STREET COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
On behalf of PCI Developments, we are pleased to invite you to attend our Community Information Meeting to learn more about our redevelopment proposal for 2933, 3001 & 3005 Murray Street, Port Moody. This sustainable proposal envisions a complete renewal of the property in the form of a 12 storey mass timber building that will allow for the daylighting of Slaughterhouse Creek, create mixed-employment opportunities including space for artists studios, and provide more than 200 secured rental homes to the Port Moody community, 10% of which will be available at below market rental rates. Due to the latest Public Health Order, the Community Information Meeting will be conducted virtually (details below). Open House Details
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Return to office could create daycare crunch Operators say parents have changed routines MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
A Port Moody daycare operator is sounding the alarm that the reopening of workplaces could create a squeeze on available spaces for pre-school and out-ofschool care. And, says Danita Sepp, a multi-layered array of regulations, licensing requirements and funding arrangements make it difficult for facilities to make quick adjustments to changing needs, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic has altered the way many people work. Sepp operates Block 8 Academy. Before the pandemic hit in March 2020, she anticipated both her locations would hit their combined licensed capacity of 70 kids by that fall. But as public health restrictions kept parents working remotely from their homes, demand plummeted. Some daycares closed. Other operators, like Sepp,
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scaled back; she sublet one of her locations to another operator. “Screens have largely become another daycare,” Sepp said, as some parents still working from home have elected to save the money they’d otherwise put toward childcare costs and instead employ the TV, tablet or home computer to keep their kids occupied. Brad Soltani, who took over the 10 licensed spots
at Block 8’s shuttered facility, said he’s also struggled since opening as uncertainty about the course of the public health crisis and employers’ plans to bring employees back into the workplace makes it difficult for families to plan ahead. “Parents are saying they’re not sure when they will be going back to work,” he said. “We have lost clients because parents are working remotely from home.”
Both operators said while adjustments they’ve made to their businesses have allowed them to continue to care for the kids they do have in their charge, regulations and licensing requirements at the municipal, regional and provincial levels could make it difficult to get back up to full capacity or tailor their ability to provide care where it’s needed most. “When there’s too much red tape, it’s hard to adjust,”
Sepp said, adding eligibility requirements for various funding programs offered by the federal and provincial governments to open additional spaces or keep existing ones affordable for working parents also present challenges. Specifically, she pointed to program that boosts wages for daycare workers with their Early Childhood Education certification by up to $4 an hour, but doesn’t apply to employees who may have a bachelor’s degree instead, or are qualified as a responsible adult. Sepp said that makes it difficult to attract employees to work with school-aged children. And should demand for out-of-school care pick up again when parents head back to the workplace, they could be left in a lurch. “It leaves us wondering if the government really understands daycare in our community,” Sepp said in an email she sent to incumbent Port Moody-Coquitlam MP Nelly Shin, as well as Port Moody MLA Rick Glumac. In a statement, B.C.’s Minister of State for Child Care, Katrina Chen, acknowledged “many child care providers have strug-
gled to stay afloat.” But, she added, the provincial government provided nearly $320 million in temporary emergency funding to about 4,500 childcare operators in the first several months of the pandemic to help protect spaces. As well, other programs to reduce the fees parents pay while enhancing the wages of early childhood educators have helped keep spaces affordable and inclusive. “Childcare providers and their staff have adapted to meet the changing needs of local families,” Chen said. Still, Soltani said the myriad of regulations imposed by provincial and federal ministries, along with regional health authorities and local governments, lack cohesion. “It can’t be more confusing. It’s like a treasure map,” he said. “It makes it difficult for somebody who wants to own a daycare.” Often, Sepp said, those potential independent operators are women or immigrants, discouraging diversity in the industry as well as the opening of new spaces. “We’re frustrated,” she said. “We want to be heard, we want to be included.”
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people. Rather, the virus is hitting the unvaccinated hard and older people hardest of all. Why, then, have so many of the most vulnerable chosen not to be vaccinated? No doubt, some simply cannot be bothered with getting the shot because they are too busy or it is too inconvenient for them. A small number may have a medical condition that prevents vaccination and others may have other reasons, none of them particularly valid. Still, a good chunk of responsibility likely lies with the strident, aggressive and anti-science, anti-vaccination movement. We saw this group’s ugliness on display during their protest rallies at various locations (notably outside some hospitals)
around the province last week. These are not vaccine “hesitancy” people. These are conspiracy theorists who feed on distributing misinformation, usually via social media, to those whose ignorance of science is easily preyed upon. There is also an air of violence and intolerance within this community. At the rallies last week, a nurse was assaulted outside a Nanaimo hospital and frontline healthcare workers were threatened outside hospitals. There is little doubt the anti-vaccination movement, which has recently grown in strength in the U.S. sees this pandemic as a great opportunity to expand its menacing reach even further. Even though anti-vaxxers are a tiny minority in
this country — we will likely achieve a 90 per cent vaccination rate later this fall — their influence on some people will undoubtedly lead to some deeply unfortunate and tragic outcomes: more hospitalizations and deaths resulting from COVID-19. These tragedies will not be confined to those over the age of 60 who stubbornly refuse to be vaccinated, even though they will pay a disproportionately high price for getting the virus. However, those 147,000 folks over 60 years who have yet to get their first dose are playing with a bigger fire than younger folks. Stop listening to the anti-science crowd, folks. Get vaccinated to protect yourself and those around you. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.
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Homeless can’t keep waiting for politicians to do the right thing The Editor: As I left work the other night, I was reminded of why we need to ensure our communities are inclusive, supportive, and welcoming to all. As I locked up the store, I spotted this disheveled little old man hobbling through the parkade and he appeared to be talking to himself. As he got closer, I was better able to hear what was being said. What he was saying was “I’m hungry, got to get to Safeway.” I had to explain that
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Safeway was closed. In a voice that was breaking with emotion, he then asked me if I could help him. I had no money on me and I said I’m sorry.
He walked away and continued to ask in his pleading voice if anyone had any food. As I walked to my car, I was extremely upset with
myself and upset that our socalled social safety net had obviously failed this poor man. I hopped in my car and had to drive past him, and that was when I decided I had to do something. I parked the car and got out and told him again I had no money, but I did have my debit card. I asked him if he would like a meal from McDonald’s. He said yes and I said tell me what you want and I’ll go get it. I headed over to McDonald’s and picked Hugo up his meal. I had them throw in an apple pie
as well as a bottle of water and a $25 gift card. When I got back to Safeway Hugo was waiting for me. I gave Hugo his meal, as well as the gift card, and all he could say was “God bless you.” I thought Hugo was going to start crying. I suspect it has been some time since anyone “saw” Hugo and treated him like a fellow human being deserving of love and respect. I asked Hugo where he was going to sleep tonight and he said he didn’t know. I noticed the hospital ID
bracelet on his wrist. I asked Hugo if he had been discharged from hospital and he said “yes.” The hospital discharged him knowing he had nowhere to go. I’m really angry because we’ve known since 2015 that our homeless shelter has been at capacity and we haven’t done anything since to improve conditions for those who struggle with homelessness. The homeless shouldn’t have to keep waiting for our elected officials to do the right thing. Rob Bottos Coquitlam
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some worry they’ll have to juggle routines if there’s an outbreak or cluster causing a
14-day isolation period. “With this wave, I think it’s gong to happen more,” said Daria, who didn’t provide her last name.
The mother of two boys — one entering kindergarten the other going into Grade 2 — said she’s excited to be sending her boys to school
because home schooling is hard on children who want to be with their peers. She hopes the school district’s COVID-19 safety plan
continues to keep schools low-risk for students. “We have to be resilient, we have to be strong,” Daria said. Meanwhile, the BC Teachers’ Federation is calling on the province to provide regular information about COVID-19 in schools. President Teri Mooring called for reliable data on exposure and case numbers in schools to be publicly available on the B.C. Centre for Disease Control website, the same as how case counts in all health regions are reported. The absence of reliable data will only lead others to try and compile their own information, Mooring said. Mooring said previous notices weren’t perfect because they didn’t state how many cases of the virus were circulating, but at least they provided some indication about what was happening in schools. Most children entering Alderson Elementary School on the first day of class were wearing a mask. With the exception of eating and drinking, or exemptions considered “special circumstances,” masks are required for students in grades 4 to 12. Masks are only recom-
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mended for kids in kindergarten to Grade 3. There will also be daily health checks for students and staff, traffic flow to avoid crowding, hand sanitizer and regular cleaning and sanitizing in schools. In a letter to parents and families, SD43 Superintendent and CEO Patricia Gartland said she believes current restrictions in place will be effective given the region’s vaccination rate is rising across its neighbourhoods. As of Sept. 2, the Tri-Cities held an 81 per cent immunization average among eligible residents aged 12 years and older who’ve received two doses of a COVID-9 vaccine. — with files from Kyle Balzer and Canadian Press
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WHO I AM Husband to Christine and father to Katherine and Sarah Resident of Coquitlam - Port Coquitlam for the past 30 years Double Vaccinated against COVID-19 Championed the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act - My Private Members Bill Committed to an ambitious and achievable plan to flight climate change Strong advocate for affordable housing Proud ally of the LGBTQ2+ Community Chair of the Standing Committee on Health during COVID-19
INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY $7 million per month for 19,720 families through the Canada Child Benefit, helping 23,970 kids Over $1.7 million for 390 jobs in the summer 2021 through the Canada Summer Jobs program, helping youth gain work experience $55.8 million to upgrade the existing Westwood street and Kingsway Avenue rail crossing; Design work to raise Pitt River Road and Colony Farms; Improve the existing Canadian Pacific railway overpass at Mountain Highway; and add nearly 5 km of track at the Canadian Pacific Facility and reconstruct Harris Road
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PoMo family gets its oasis — on YouTube Home renovation provides respite from health issues MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
A Port Moody family coping with multiple health challenges has a new oasis in their home to escape their stresses. And the renovation project that transformed their basement was as easy and painless as could be, as long as Kaela Scott, Matthew DeGelder and their son, Beckett, didn’t pay too much heed to the cameras recording their every reaction. The family was selected to be recipients of a $15,000 room makeover for a YouTube series called, naturally, Room Makeover, that is sponsored by Vancouverbased home insurance provider Square One. Scott said she almost dismissed the company’s email last fall soliciting entrants to be considered for the series. But with her husband struggling to recover from two back surgeries after he was injured on his contracting job, and two-year-old Beckett facing his own ongoing health challenges from an abdominal wall defect that requires constant care, she decided the family deserved a bit of a break.
Matthew DeGelder, Kaela Scott and their son, Beckett, enjoy some family time in the basement of their Ioco Road home that was transformed by a renovation for a YouTube series. SUBMITTED PHOTO
Plus the basement of their Ioco Road home had been vexing her since they moved in five years ago. “It was a space that was driving us crazy,” Scott said. “It had a form, but nothing fit together. It wasn’t a relaxing place to be.” Last December, Scott learned her family had been selected for a room makeover. “We were deeply moved by Kaela and Matt’s story,”
said Square One’s president Daniel Mirkovic. “We knew right away this was a family we wanted to help.” After an initial consultation with interior designer Lisa Moody, of Grapevine Designs, and contractor Morris VanAndel of Vanwest Developments to discuss their desires and goals for the space, construction and production crews showed up early one morning last May.
Scott said the family had no idea what was in store: They were kept from the basement, so they went for long walks. On-camera interviews were conducted in the kitchen. By 8:45 that night, the bulk of the heavy work was concluded and the interior designer returned the next day for final touches. Then came time for the big reveal. When Scott and DeGelder
descended the stairs, their view of the transformed room was initially blocked by a tarp. As designer Moody pulled it to the side, Scott said she was blown away by the transformation. “It was remarkable,” she said of the new look that includes a 12-foot olive-coloured couch, a sleek new fireplace to replace an old wood-burning stove, as well as bright new paint and wall-
paper for the walls. “I didn’t think people could do that in 36 hours.” Scott said in the months since, the new basement has proved to be the balm their lives needed, where the family can gather to unwind or watch TV together, and DeGelder can do his back stretches. “It’s kind of like a big exhale,” she said. “It allows us to have a space where it’s comfortable to be in now.” Scott said all in all, the renovation and production process was pretty painless, unlike most home reno projects. Even the inevitable twist — an old box of tiles they’d hoped to use around the fireplace but didn’t match — that is often the signature of such shows proved relatively minor to overcome. Scott said the success of the makeover has them thinking about other projects around the house that need to be addressed. But they’re unlikely to occur in front of cameras, or with somebody else’s budget. “It’s just magical when you have somebody come in and do something for you,” Scott said. “We had no idea what was going to happen. We just got to enjoy the reveal.” To nominate someone for a room makeover, visit https://www.squareone.ca/ makeover.
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Let’s get this party started for new PoCo Community Centre Facility includes pool, water park, arenas, gym DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
Finishing touches are under way on a $132-million community centre in Port Coquitlam that will provide local residents with sports, leisure and recreation activities into the next decade and beyond. On Saturday, Oct. 2, the city is planning a grand opening for the 205,000 sq-ft. (19,000 sq-m.) Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC) located at the crossroads of Kingsway, Wilson and Kelly avenues and Mary Hill Road in the
downtown core. “It’s been amazing to watch this space gradually transform over the past four years into a gorgeous facility with the amenities our community needs now and in the future,” Mayor Brad West stated in the news release. One of the city’s largest-ever capital projects, the PCCC is set to be substantially completed by mid-September after four years of construction. It was built over two phases: the first of which included two ice arenas, a leisure pool, state-of-the-art fitness centre, library, Wilson Lounge and kitchen, games room, multipurpose rooms, offices, reception, concession and leisure pool. Unfortunately, public use of facility has been curtailed due to the pandemic.
The second phase — which completes the project — includes the long-awaited landscaping to the west of the building and 425 underground parking spots, third arena, gym, preschool and playgrounds. More details about the grand opening will roll out over September, and will be in line with the latest provincial health orders, but
residents can expect: • Activities starting at noon including a ribbon cutting, activities for all ages, free fitness classes and other try-it activities, roving performers and more • Live music from 1 to 6:30 p.m. on the outdoor main stage with headliner Daniel Wesley along with children’s performers Rick Scott and Nico Rhodes, country artist
Shylo Sharity and R&B artist Krystle Dos Santos • Outdoor, site-wide liquor licence with on-site food trucks and local breweries and distilleries • Free swimming, skating and access to all site amenities including the water park, playgrounds, fitness centre, gym, community garden and more • Exhibits, displays and a
community group showcase • Free cake and light refreshments in Wilson Centre • A scavenger hunt and opportunities to win prizes, including individual drop-in passes and five family oneyear One City passes. • Ample underground parking More information will be posted at portcoquitlam.ca/ pccc as plans are confirmed.
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To meet public safety standards and service expectations, City Centre Aquatic Complex will undergo its annual maintenance closure from Sept. 7 to Oct. 4, 2021.
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A touching music video created by a Port Moody secondary student is a stark reminder of how the COVID19 pandemic affected children. Now Tiffany Su is publicizing the video in the hopes of creating awareness and understanding as B.C. struggles through the fourth wave of the pandemic. “I noticed the pandemic is coming back a little bit and I wanted to see If I can get more support,” said Su, who is a music student and singer entering Grade 12 this fall. Back in June, Su created Crowd Chorus, an organization that raises awareness about issues through song and collects donations for
A screen grab of Tiffany Su’s music video project to raise money for the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation. YOUTUBE
worthy causes. About 30 young people have taken part in the group, with more joining all the time, Su said. The first video is called Because of You - Essential Workers and features students of all ages singing portions of the song written by Su. “We wanted to kind of portray some of our feelings toward the pandemic and also show our appreciation because it’s essential work-
ers that is causing our society to push toward the positive changes that we’re going through right now.” It’s a three-minute song that describes how students felt when they couldn’t hug their friends, the stress brought on by the pandemic and the relief knowing that “it will all be over soon.” More than 2,000 people have already viewed the video, which has raised more than $2,000 for the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.
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RECYCLING
New bins for PoCo parks City containers are wildlife-proof and are also touchless
NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION The City has received an application to amend the Citywide Official Community Plan (CWOCP) relating to the properties located at 1386 Glenbrook Street. The proposed application is for an amendment for the northern portion of the site located at 1386 Glenbrook Street to change the land use designation from Estate Single Family to Large Village Single Family. The application also includes a proposed rezoning of the same northern portion of the site from RS-11 Estate Single Family to RS-8 Large Village Single Family.
DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
If approved, the proposed amendment and rezoning would facilitate a subdivision to create three (3) smaller RS-8 zoned lots and one (1) larger RS-11 zoned lot.
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Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca with “Section 475 – PROJ 21-058” in the subject line; Regular mail: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; In person: Attn: City Clerk’s Office – please place in one of two City Hall drop boxes (3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam), located at the underground parking entrance or by the main entrance facing Burlington Drive; Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015.
Additional information about this application can be accessed by contacting Jamieson Pritchard, Planning and Development Department, at JPritchard@coquitlam.ca. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation, including names and addresses, will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall (at the Planning and Development counter) and potentially on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas. Should Council grant first reading to the proposed CWOCP amendment, a Public Hearing will be held with notification to be provided in accordance with the Local Government Act. 3359
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Port Coquitlam, developed a new form of touchless, locking bin which uses a foot pedal to allow residents to properly recycle, while also keeping wildlife out.” The new bins are also getting positive comments from PoCo residents, some of who stated on Facebook the pedal system should be implemented for all garbage bins. “We are very excited about our partnership with Return-It to provide waste diversion solutions for our residents and park users,” said Mayor Brad West. The innovative bin is wildlife-proof, but also touchless.
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cash to supplement their income. The project — a first for B.C. and at no cost to PoCo — is considered a win-win for both the city’s residents, bears, binners, residents and park-goers. “As you know, wildlife-proof, locking bins are necessary to keep animals safe in parks, however, usual locking models involve a high-touch handle,” stated Return-It in an email to the Tri-City News. “The city was finding that residents were avoiding touching these locking bins. As a solution, Return-It, in partnership with the City of
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You are invited to provide input to Council with respect to the above-noted application.
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Picnickers in Port Coquitlam city parks now have an easy way to dispose of those empty beer and pop cans thanks to a new recycling partnership with Return-It. Recently, the city announced it would be placing bins for refundable containers in nine local parks. Mountains of bottles and cans started to appear this summer — one of the hottest on record — as people fled their homes for cooler spaces. With alcoholic beverages also permitted, those empty cans and bottles started to pile up, attracting bears and bugs. The new containers eliminate the need to touch a handle — something many people don’t want to do, especially during the COVID19 pandemic — and are accessible for collectors who return the bottles for extra
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VA C C I N E PA S S P O RT
Dozens of local businesses listed on No Vax BC website Owners opposed to vetting customers for vax status DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com
The introduction of a vaccine passport on Sept. 13 has Tri-City businesses
concerned about being gatekeepers for B.C.’s vaccine program. The proof of vaccination document will be required do things like eat at a restaurant, see a movie in the theatre or take part in a fitness class. Residents who want to take part in those activities will need at least one vaccine
dose by Sept. 13 and two by Oct. 24. But to ensure the program works, Tri-City business owners will likely be required to check for vaccine status of their customers, something many are worried about. “I don’t think it’s my prerogative to tell people what to put or not put in
their bodies,” said one Port Moody resident whose business is one of 37 across the Tri-Cities listed on a No Vax BC website for companies opposed to the proof of vaccine program. (He didn’t want his name or business mentioned in the Tri-City News due to concerns about pushback from people, although the website
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lists names, addresses and phone numbers and is accessible to the public.) Calling it a BC Health Pass, business owners who were willing to speak to the Tri-City News said they were unvaccinated themselves and didn’t want to have to vet their customers for vaccine status. “My thing is really just pro-choice. It’s always been that way from the beginning,” said Catalin Capota, owner of Charged Install Services. While his automotive business can be conducted safely — without a customer standing nearby — Capota says he’s upset with the way the B.C. and federal governments have handled COVID-19. Capota opposes mandatory vaccines for some government workers, and vaccination passports for travel and other non-essential businesses, claiming they infringe on people’s liberties. “It’s not a health issue anymore,” said Capota, noting that while he remains unvaccinated due to safety concerns about the COVID19 shot, he’s not against vaccines generally and has received typical inoculations. He believes the new government policies to promote vaccination are too much of an intrusion. “They are totally infringing upon my rights of free movement,” Capota said. Personal freedom issues aside, many businesses are worried about whether they would need security to enforce the vaccine passport while others are concerned about having enough staff to deal with the issue. “The vaccine pass program is yet another curveball that businesses must adapt to quickly,” said Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce CEO
Leslie Courchesne in an email to the Tri-City News. “I think everyone is frustrated that we are yet again dealing with rising COVID19 case numbers, but no one wants another shutdown.” Courchesne said the chamber wants the program to go “as smoothly as possible,” but acknowledges many of their members are uncertain about this next step in the pandemic recovery program. “Some of our chamber members as well as businesses throughout the province have raised concerns about the implementation of this new program, ranging from resourcing to security concerns, and even individual freedom.” Courchesne said the chamber is waiting for more details about implementation and supports for businesses and will advise members as needed. Businesses that will require proof of vaccination include: • indoor ticketed sporting events • indoor concerts • indoor theatre/dance/ symphony events • restaurants (indoor and patio dining) • night clubs • casinos • movie theatres • fitness centres/gyms (excluding youth recreational sport) • businesses offering indoor high-intensity group exercise activities • organized indoor events (e.g., weddings, parties, conferences, meetings, workshops) • discretionary organized indoor group recreational classes and activities However, businesses declared essential, such as grocery stores, won’t require a proof of vaccine status.
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Public Hearing Notice
Husky dog was in car that was stolen in Burquitlam
When: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 7pm Where: Electronic Meeting (see portmoody.ca/ph for details and instructions)
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Kali is back home. Coquitlam RCMP confirmed the 11-year-old Husky cross was found the night of Sept. 1 and reunited with her owner after a fiveday search. According to Mounties, it received word from Metro
Vancouver Transit Police around 9:30 p.m. the white Subaru Forester that Kali was taken in was found on 500block Emerson Street in the Burquitlam neighbourhood. This is not too far from where she was originally stolen on 500-block Clarke Road on Aug. 26 around 2 p.m. “Through the combined efforts of the public, Transit Police and the Coquitlam RCMP, we were able to find the Subaru and reunite Kali with her owner,” explained RCMP spokesperson Const. Deanna Law.
“The family and all officers involved are happy that Kali is now safe at home and doing very well. Stories like this put a smile on everyone’s face.” According to social media posts, Kali was found still inside the vehicle in an underground parking lot. The owner has since responded on social media to thank the public for their efforts to find Kali and took her to see a vet. Even Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart chimed in to give thanks for the safe return of the dog.
Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaw: LOCATION MAP - 3015, 3033, 3093 Murray Street
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Wesgroup has submitted a revised OfficialCommunityPlanAmendment application for Coronation Park. The initial application was submitted in July 2020 and in January 2021, Port Moody Mayor and Council provided preliminary feedback on the application which has resulted in a number of changes.
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As a result of Mayor and Council’s feedback, Wesgroup initiated a review of the application which included the engagement of Happy City, a planning and design firm focused on the connections between happiness and the built environment.
This review has resulted in an increase in park space and employment space, an overall density reduction, and the inclusion of a rent to own program. The revised proposal includes approximately 2,755 strata homes and 105 rental homes contained in a separate building. To view a full summary of the proposal changes, including information about Happy City’s work, visit the project website: www.coronationparkportmoody.com.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED: • Visit the website to review the latest proposal information and sign up for project updates at www.coronationparkportmoody.com; or scan the QR code to the right
Location: 3015–3093 Murray Street Bylaw: 3303 Application: #6700-20-204 Applicant: Mosaic Homes Purpose: To amend the Zoning Bylaw to rezone the property to CD82 to allow for 215 residential units, including 16 below-market and 39 marketrental units, 29,220ft² of light industrial and commercial space with an overall floor area ratio of 2.28.
Get in touch! How do I get more information?
You can review the application and related information at portmoody.ca/publichearing. You can also contact us at planning@portmoody.ca or 604.469.4540 with any questions.
How can I provide input?
1. If you believe your property is affected by this rezoning application, you can send a submission in writing before noon on September 21, 2021 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550. 2. You may also participate in the Public Hearing by joining the electronic webinar as a participant. Information and instructions for joining the meeting are available at portmoody.ca/ph. Kate Zanon, General Manager of Community Development
• Fill out a comment form on the website by Thursday, September 16, 2021
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ing centre for Centennial Secondary in Coquitlam won’t be open in time for the new school year. But School District 43 (SD43) is starting to see light at the end of the tunnel for the multi-million construction project that has been dogged by legal and construction troubles for more than three years. Recently, a BC Supreme Court judge agreed SD43 should keep nearly $4.3 million in holdback fees for the project as a safeguard against any future liens from tradespeople and contractors that might arise due to issues with a previous contractor. “The court ruled in our favour so it is considered a ‘win.’ We are continuing to work with all parties to have the project completed as quickly as possible,” said SD43 spokesperson Ken Hoff. Zurich Insurance Company Ltd. had sought release of the holdback funds arguing that it had dealt with claims against the previous contractor. However, SD43 sought clarification as to whether the contract was completed or not and if it should keep the funds as a hedge against future problems. SD43 had terminated its contract with Envoy Construction citing “failure to complete the work in a timely manner and failure to
pay subcontractors and material suppliers,” according to court documents. It sought a solution from Zurich, which arranged for another contractor, Carver Construction Ltd., to finish the work. In the July 20 court judgement, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Nathan Smith stated the “head contract” was not complete, requiring SD43 to keep the holdback funds until 55 days following substantial completion of the work. Despite the win, the district is facing some additional legal headwinds. In his July 20 decision, the Supreme Court judge noted that Envoy has filed a lien claim in the amount of $6.3 million against SD43 and commenced action to enforce it. The school board, meanwhile, has counterclaimed for damages. While the building wasn’t ready for the Sept. 7 opening of school, it looks substantially completed, and workers were on site last week putting finishing touches to the exterior and interior. SD43 confirmed in an email that the building should be completed in early 2022, approximately four years after it was started. Meanwhile, next door, site preparation is ongoing for a $3.6-million soccer field in a joint project with the City of Coquitlam.
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New art exhibits, tree tour of Riverview Lands FRIDAY, SEPT. 10
phone artists — Romane Bladou, Ghislain BrownKossi, Florence Debeugny, Johanne Galipeau and Marie-Pier Malouin — who address identity and relationship to territory. The gallery is open on Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 6 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Visit evergreenculturalcen-
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The first three exhibits of the season open at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) with a reception from 7 to 9 p.m.: DooChi, traditional Korean ceramics by Clay For You; Creative Connections, various mediums by SD43 teachers; and
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Cyclists still waiting for better access at Pitt River Bridge MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com
Cyclists crossing the Pitt River Bridge are frustrated by the lack of infrastructure improvements first proposed 14 years ago as part of the span’s design consultation process. As a result, they’re left navigating a confusing array of paths and dangerous traverses of local streets, as well as two tight hairpin turns on the Port Coquitlam side that present a challenge to novice cyclists, longer tandem bikes or bikes towing trailers, says Dave Rush, who crosses the bridge regularly from Pitt Meadows. Rush said with more people travelling on two wheels — including e-bikes — and a growing emphasis on active transportation across the region, haphazard access solutions for cyclists are no longer good enough. “Every time I go over that
Dave Rush is frustrated by poor infrastructure for cyclists at the Pitt River Bridge. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS
bridge, I get frustrated,” he said. “You’re mixed up with the cars quite often and, if you’re inexperienced, that can be very intimidating.” Rush, who was involved in the design consultation process before the bridge was opened in 2009, said the end result was “disappointing from what we expected.” A 2007 report presented to B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation by
Vancouver-based design consultants Kirk & Co. made several recommendations for the planned bridge, including: • An extended ramp on the westbound side of the bridge so cyclists have more space to slow down while descending from the deck • A direct link from the bridge to the north side of Lougheed Highway • Fewer at-grade street
crossings • Cyclist access on the south side of the bridge so they can get on it directly from the Mary Hill Bypass and Lougheed Highway However, 12 years after the bridge officially opened, none of the recommendations have been realized. Rush said he’s particularly dismayed a separate bus lane connecting directly to westbound Lougheed Highway via an underpass beneath the ramp from the Fremont Connector to the Mary Hill Bypass has been closed off by concrete barriers for years. The route would make it easier for bike commuters rather than navigating a series of turns and intersections along Belfast Street and Fremont that eventually link to the north side of Lougheed. Meanwhile, westbound cyclists trying to access the Mary Hill Bypass area have to cross the Belfast Street,
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loop back around under the bridge along a multi-use path (MUP), then navigate a narrow sidewalk beneath the CP Rail overpass against the general flow of bike and pedestrian traffic. Eastbound cyclists have it even worse, as they’re forced to find their way through an array of turns and routes to be able to cross the bridge on its north side, against the flow of westbound users. Andrew Hartline, of Tri-Cities HUB, a cycling advocacy group, said the Pitt River Bridge problem is one of several major gaps in safe infrastructure cyclists face getting through the Tri-Cities, including inadequate connections to the Port Mann Bridge from the Central Valley Greenway and Colony Farm. “No one took the responsibility to plan it out very well,” he said, adding opening the bus lane to cyclists, as well as the flyover from Fremont to the Mary
Hill Bypass, would improve things immensely. But a spokesperson from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure said directing cyclists to the existing multiuse path is still the safest option. “The ministry appreciates the concerns people have raised about cycling connections in this area,” said the spokesperson in an email to the Tri-City News, adding staff are meeting with cycling advocacy groups and regional agencies to get a better understanding of gaps in the cycling network around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Rush said he’s dismayed by the slow pace of improving the situation for cyclists, explaining he’d rather take his chances by riding on the busy roadway, timing his crossings to take advantage of lulls in the traffic created by lights at either end. “I don’t want to have to do that,” he said.
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The city of Coquitlam started the Financial Assistance for Recreation (FAR) program on Sept. 1 to replace the Get Connected, Get Active program. GETTY PHOTO
Complex, Glen Pine Pavilion or Pinetree Community Centre. Applications take up to two weeks to review; approval notification is emailed or mailed. To register for recreation programs, call 604-927-4386 or visit coquitlam.ca/registration. The new FAR program will add up to about $130,000 more in subsidies per year compared with the pre-pandemic program, according to the city. It also aims to boost the program’s enrolment.
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CCAC closes for cleaning, repairs Swimmers wanting to take a dip at the City Centre Aquatic Complex (CCAC) this month are out of luck, as the Coquitlam pool is closed for its annual maintenance until Oct. 3. As a result, swimmers are asked to head up the hill to the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.), which is open from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. daily, or visit one of the city’s two outdoor pools — Eagle Ridge and Spani pools — that will remain open in September during the CCAC shutdown (the cost for an outdoor dip is $2). According to a city press release, the work at CCAC this year includes slide repairs, servicing of the moveable floor and pool mechanical systems, resurfacing of changeroom floors, tiling in the lobby and lobby washrooms, and regrouting the leisure pool, hot tub and
shower walls. Meanwhile, the CCAC expansion project that started earlier this year is due to wrap up next month. The pool and updated lobby are scheduled to reopen on Oct. 4 while the new fitness centre will launch in late October, adding 2,700 sq. ft. of new space and renovating 11,300 sq. ft. of existing space at the venue. This includes a multi-purpose room, flexible meeting space, the fitness centre and administration area. Go to coquitlam.ca/CCAC for more details. Masks are required for all indoor facilities for anyone ages 12 and older, as per the provincial health orders. Masks can be taken off during sports and fitness activities); proof of a first vaccination will be required at all Coquitlam indoor facilities as of Sept. 13.
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Each October for the past 20 years, Vickie Ayers and her parents built a haunted house at their Coquitlam home. Their aim was two-fold: To enchant young families in the lead up to Halloween and to raise money for Variety - The Children’s Charity. The Coquitlam Halloween House – located at 443 Draycott St. – was a well-known seasonal fixture, attracting visitors as far as Tsawwassen and West Vancouver. It also built community spirit, said Ayers’ mother, Lucille, with neighbours gathering every year to see the new decorations as well as make a donation to the organization that supports B.C. kids with medical care and services. But with the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown last year — compounded with personal medical challenges — Vickie Ayers decided not to re-create her famous Halloween scene. And with the provincial health restrictions continuing this year, the 53-year-old woman thought it was time to wind down her haunted house for good, after collecting a total of $114,000 for the cause — about one-fifth of what’s she’s brought in for Variety over the past 43 years. On Sept. 18 and 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ayers will host a yard sale to sell the remaining Halloween decorations from her annual operation, with proceeds going to Variety. Many items are one-ofa-kind, Lucille Ayers said, noting most were donated
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Vickie Ayers (photographed in 2018) looks for the perfect spot to add another spooky decoration outside her family’s home at 443 Draycott St. in Coquitlam. She and her family will sell the Halloween items on Sept. 18 and 19. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO
by family-run businesses, as well as Save-On-Foods and Safeway, after Halloween ended to get rid of their leftover stock. Other items came in from people who were moving away or from strangers, she said; one man arrived at their home one year with a fake coffin in the back of his truck. In fact, the Ayers gained so many Halloween pieces over the two decades that they had a hard time finding places to store them, after the crawlspace and garage were stuffed (the bigger objects were placed under a tarp, at the side of their home). But putting them up and packing them away each year got tough, said Lucille Ayers who, like her husband, Barry, is 82 years old. “With the pandemic and everything happening, we
just thought, ‘We can’t do it anymore.’ We’ve told Variety. I guess all good things come to an end.” But while the haunted house is closing, Vickie Ayers will continue with her other “B” projects for Variety: Bottle drives (donations will be accepted at their Halloween decoration yard sale); barbecues; and bocce invitational tournaments. “Vickie is an inspiration to us all because of her incredible generosity, positivity and kind heart,” Variety CEO Cally Wesson told the TriCity News. “And now with her and her family’s iconic haunted Halloween house closing its doors, it truly is the end of an era.” “We’re extremely appreciative for all they’ve done to help transform the lives of local kids with special needs throughout the Tri-Cities.”
Vickie Ayers started with her Variety campaigns at the age of 10, in response to her younger brother’s autism challenges. Today, Lucille Ayers said, her son, David, 49, lives in his own apartment, can hold a small job and is active in the community. She credits Vickie, who has learning disabilities and had a stroke six years ago, for helping the charity provide essential care for children in need with mobility and communication equipment and therapies, and education, among other things. “Vickie had a dream and, as parents, we did what could to support her,” Lucille Ayers said. “This was her focus. She did not hesitate to ask for help and people responded. That was the magic that Vickie has. It draws people in.”
“She’s got the biggest heart and she’s always got a smile on her face.” Lucille Ayers said she’ll miss the Coquitlam Haunted House, too, and the families that swung by each year; many arrived 20 years ago with their babies and have made it a tradition to visit 443 Draycott St. at Halloween. They only had a couple of minor incidents over the years with their display but, being close to a school, “I think we were spared from being targeted because all of the kids knew us. There was goodwill.” “We’ve had some good memories.” The Coquitlam Halloween House yard sale takes place Sept. 18 and 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 443 Draycott St., Coquitlam. Visit coquitlamhalloweenhouse.com for details.
Three authors with TriCity connections are out with new books. In May, SUK Simon & Schuster released Made In Korea by Coquitlam’s Sarah Suk. Her first novel is described as a feelgood romantic comedy about two KoreanAmerican teenage entrepreneurs who are locked in competition. Geared for younger readers, the publication is “an engaging, fast-paced romance between two teens longing for acceptance,” wrote Kirkus Reviews. It is available on Amazon. Coquitlam resident Lori Heslegrave has Tantalizing Desires and, on Oct. 1 from 6 to 9 p.m., will host a book launch at Milestones Grill + Bar (2745 Barnet Hwy., Coquitlam) to sign copies of her work. And Port Moody musician Duane Stanley is publishing a romantic-action-adventure book called Cancun Moon, which also includes a song of the same name. The tune can be heard via YouTube.
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Turban portraits, as drawn by a civil engineer Kaur ‘observes and celebrates’ the turban on its own JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com
A turban is usually seen as a fabric headdress that honours a region and religion. But for civil engineer Kiranjot Kaur, the turban is a sculptural piece that’s part of the wearer’s identity and can stand as a portrait on its own. “They’re very individual,” said the Surrey resident who is a PhD candidate at UBC. “The way the head is shaped and the way they’re wrapped can say a lot about a person.” “It’s a labour of love.” However, instead of illustrating them with their wearer, the self-taught artist used her engineer’s eye to analyze turbans — often referred to as dastaars, pagaries and damallay — and to “observe and celebrate their
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beauty alone,” she told the Tri-City News last week. Tomorrow (Friday), Kaur will be at Place des Arts in Coquitlam for the facility’s exhibit openings that includes 28 turbans — in paintings, drawings, illustrations and sculptures — in a show titled Sovereign Elevations; the display was previously at the Silk Purse Arts Centre in West Vancouver. Kaur got the idea for her turban series after hearing
The rear view of the turban worn by model Imroze Singh, as drawn by Kiranjot Kaur in August of 2019. KIRANJOT KAUR VIA PLACE DES ARTS
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Gurus and followers — thus, elevating their campaign for equal rights. Today, the turbans not only symbolize equality, honour, self-respect, courage, spirituality and piety but also offer a sense of style with their shapes, sizes and colours. Kaur, who recruited her friends and family for the portraits, said she’s inspired by the prints and floral patterns being showcased on the turbans of younger people as well as by federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, who demonstrates on social media how wraps his turban and unravels his long hair underneath. Kaur said the word “elevation” also applies to the way that engineers draw, as a two-dimensional object represents something that’s 3D. “I feel like with the turbans, the person is immediately recognizable — even if their face isn’t there — because they’re so unique,” she said. • You can meet Kiranjot
Kaur at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. for the opening reception of the three exhibits: Sovereign Elevations, DooChi and Creative Connections. For more details, visit placedesarts.ca.
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Learn how to play the piano, take part in a crafting activity and try some dance moves at Place des Arts’ open house, happening from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Coquitlam facility (1120 Brunette Ave.). Faculty and staff will also be on hand during the open house, and attendees can get up to $10 off a registration fee if they sign up for a session on the day. Raffle prizes will be awarded. To visit, register for one of three time slots: 1 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. via eventbrite.ca. Masks are mandatory to enter the building. Visit placedesarts.ca.
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offer after New York hosted a special prospects camp in Parksville. “He’s in no hurry to make the big leagues,” wrote Barry Hamelin in the Vancouver Sun. “Education comes first. And if he’s good enough, the major leagues will follow,” The Yankees’ persistence paid off eventually when Elliott signed with the team after he completed his Bachelor of Education degree in 1959. He was promptly assigned to its rookie league affiliate in Kearney, Neb. But Elliott hurt his back and was released.
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Kim Elliott was a star baseball player, but it was his accomplishments as a basketball coach that earned him a place in the Coquitlam Sports Hall of Fame (CSHOF). Elliott, who passed away July 13, was an assistant coach for the Centennial Centaurs senior girls’ basketball teams that won consecutive provincial high school championships in 1987 and 1988 and were subsequently honoured by the CSHOF in 2017. It seemed an unlikely turn for the former hard-throwing right-handed pitcher at the University of California who went on to a brief career as a professional with the old Vancouver Mounties before he became a teacher. But Elliott’s towering presence and calming demeanour were keys to the Centaurs’ success, said the team’s head coach at the time, Steve Pettifer. In fact, it was Elliott who recruited Pettifer to take over the girls’ team from assisting Rich Chambers with the senior boys’ squad. “He convinced me it would be good for the school, that the boys were in good hands with Rich,” recalled Pettifer recently. Not that there was any denying Elliott.
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studies department when he first met Elliott. “He was really outgoing, a pillar of the school,” Pettifer said. “He was at all the events. He was an icon.” Elliot’s gregarious nature was bolstered by his towering 6’2”, 210-pound stature. That size and his two wins at the 1957 National
Collegiate World Series when he was a sophomore at Cal caught the attention of the New York Yankees. Tony Robello, a scout with the Major League Baseball team, sent Elliott a typed letter encouraging him to finish his schooling. “You have a chance to develop considerably this next
year,” he wrote. “You will no doubt be the ace on the staff.” It wasn’t the first time Elliott had heard from the Yankees, as the team had also courted the Burnaby resident in 1956 when he graduated from King Edward High School in Vancouver. But he spurned a contract
A connection with the supervisor of scouts for the Baltimore Orioles then recommended Elliott to the Mounties of the Pacific Coast League, its AAA affiliate. He debuted for the local side in an exhibition game against the San Diego Padres in Indio, Calif., giving up two hits and no runs in three innings to earn the 9-6 win in front of a crowd of about 1,200 people that included Hollywood stars like Eva Gabor — who threw out the first pitch — and Hugh O’Brien. “Elliott looked sharp,” Mounties’ general manager Bob Freitas said in a subsequent newspaper account. “He was behind the hitters often, but came in there when he had to.” Later that season, Elliott moved to the Wenatchee Chiefs of the Northwest League, where he struggled. The next year he was with the Yakima Braves and then he was out of baseball. Pettifer recalled Elliott’s baseball career exacted a physical toll, as he walked with a noticeable limp from
surgery to correct the wear his pitching mechanics had taken on his hip. “There were times it was painful if he was standing for long periods,” said Pettifer, who took Elliott’s place in the school’s phys-ed department when the former pitcher decided to switch to teaching social studies to ease the strain on his joint. Of their success on the basketball court, Pettifer said Elliott was the perfect foil for his own fiery coaching style. After a couple of seasons of struggle, the fourthranked Centaur girls’ team came together to defeat favoured Salmon Arm, 68-53, in the 1987 provincial final behind the leadership of Crystal Caldwell. “She could play every sport,” Pettifer said of the graduating senior. “She was the driving force behind the team.” Caldwell said Elliott ensured the team always operated on an even keel, including gently keeping the young players in line when they tried to get up to hijinks on the road. “He was just the kindest man,” she said. Centennial repeated it championship ways the next season, beating Windsor, 71-59. Pettifer said it was a special group that ticked along smoothly even as all but five players graduated after the ’87 championship, largely because of Elliott’s calming demeanour. “He did things the right way,” he said of his assistant. “He just knew the right thing to do in the right situation.” A celebration of Kim Elliott’s life will be held Sunday, Sept. 12, from 2 to 7 p.m., at 2940 Pinnacle St. in Coquitlam.
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