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Eight towers on old school site JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Peter Raptis appears ready to bail out from a haunted helicopter flight that’s landed on the front yard of his Coquitlam home for Halloween. Raptis and four of his neighbours on Crest Court have teamed up to create spooky, hair-raising scenes to benefit the Pacific Autism Family Network and the Coquitlam Canucks Austism Network hockey team. It’s the neighbourhood’s second such effort, and after last year’s scary street brought in more than $10,000 in donations, Raptis said they had to raise their game to create a Halloween experience that will be “the most talked about that I could think of.” The full-size H1 helicopter fuselage was delivered last weekend with the help of Kelowna commercial realtor Brent Marshall. Several other businesses also pitched in as sponsors for the displays that include a smashed Humvee, and a graveyard guarded by a 15-foot skeleton. The displays will be ready for viewing Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 6 to 9:30 p.m., with boxes as well as tap stations set up to collect donations. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Eight — or possibly nine — new condo towers are set to rise on the site of a former elementary school in Coquitlam. But the proposal by Polygon for the Coronation Heights neighbourhood isn’t unique because of its scope and scale, as the city rolls out sneak peeks of several massive developments along the Evergreen Extension. Rather, its application to house about 5,000 residents stands out because, if OK’d, the new community will be located directly beside another area where Wesgroup Properties is planning to house 5,000 residents. That proposal, sited in Port Moody, calls for five towers — up to 40 storeys — and five six-storey buildings on 14.8 acres. By comparison, Polygon is currently offering eight towers — up to 45 storeys —

on 10 acres, to be built out by 2038. Its master development plan and development agreement for the designated high-density apartment zone, located at 135 Balmoral Dr. and 2518–2548 Palmer Ave., are set to return to council by next summer. But before then, Polygon is expected to host a virtual public information meeting to gain feedback on its mega-proposal. Its preliminary development came before Monday’s council-in-committee, as part of a new planning process at city hall. Last month, council heard from Morguard about its proposal for about 5,000 residents at Burquitlam Plaza mall. And, in June, Marcon and Quadreal Property Group showcased its plans for 8,000 residents across from Coquitlam Centre. SEE

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Fireworks tradition persists, despite sales bans Sales banned in PoCo, Coquitlam, but not Port Moody DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Setting off fireworks on Halloween may have its roots in early Christian celebrations but it’s a tradition that’s here to stay despite the costly permits and fewer places to places to buy them. Cities take a dim view of fireworks because of potential safety risks, and so there’s been a crackdown over the years. But the annual tradition persists, with the noise, sparkle and residual smoke filling neighbourhoods as soon as it gets dark on Oct. 31. Still, you’ll likely have to travel out of town to purchase your family pack of Roman candles, Air Bombs, Sparklers and Ground Spinners. With fireworks sales banned in Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Burnaby and even Vancouver, Tri-City residents are heading to Pitt Meadows to get their Halloween fireworks supplies, say the owners of a Pitt Meadows shop that opens up just for three weeks around Halloween and Diwali. “We are seeing people from all over,” said Darcy Erickson, co-owner of

Despite the ban on sales of fireworks in cities like Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam, residents can still buy them in Port Moody and nearby Pitt Meadows. GETTY IMAGES

Elmer’s Fireworks. “It’s a good mix of just everybody.” At Elmer’s you can buy family packs that are legal to set off, as long as you meet permit requirements set out by the cities of Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam. Unfortunately the Burning School House, a popular item, is not available this year, according to Erickson.

Erickson said he grew up with fireworks because his father always had a fireworks show for his community. He and Theresa Celentano started their own business three years ago just as cities began to make them harder to get, such as in Vancouver, which stopped selling fireworks last year. The shop at 11190 Bonson Rd., Pitt Meadows is on Katzie First Nations land,

which operates under federal jurisdictions, but the owners say everything they do is legal. There are no firecrackers, for example, which the duo admits can be dangerous as well as illegal. While fireworks do need to be set off safely, and pets need to be protected, there is something about the community feel of watching the colourful displays with your

friends and neighbours that can be great fun. For many growing up in the Lower Mainland, setting off fireworks for Halloween is a rite of passage. But safety concerns have definitely put a damper on some celebrations. Port Moody may be the most lenient — it never banned the sale of fireworks, and doesn’t charge for permits. It expects people to follow common sense safety rules, which it posts on its website. In Coquitlam, you’ll need to have a big enough space to set them off to be eligible for a permit, according to Bob Hieltjes, assistant chief of fire prevention. According to Hieltjes, six to eight out of 10 applications are denied because they don’t meet space requirements. He also expects a quieter Halloween this year because it’s on a Sunday. “The general population is shying away from fireworks,” said Hieltjes, noting environmental concerns and general safety issues. In Coquitlam, permits are costly: $50 to set off low hazard fireworks, according to the city and $100 for high hazard fireworks. “If it’s a neighbourhood that gets together and where there is room they’ll do it,” he said. Port Coquitlam, fireworks permits are $30 and the cost

doesn’t seem to dissuade people from applying for a permit. Approximately, 30 permits are granted in the city for Halloween fireworks. Here are the rules: • In Port Moody, you must register your Oct. 31 family fireworks display: https:// www.portmoody.ca/en/ city-services/ • In Port Coquitlam, fireworks event permits cost $30 and application for them must be made in person at the city hall tax office by 3 p.m. on Oct. 31. For more information, call 604-9275466 or email fire@portcoquitlam.ca. • In Coquitlam, fireworks permits must be purchased in advance. Find out more here: https://www.coquitlam. ca/DocumentCenter/ View/248/Fireworks-PermitGuidelines-PDF Still, despite the requirement for people to follow the rules, Coquitlam RCMP say they’ll have a full complement of staff on Halloween to respond to concerns. “If they feel something suspicious has gone on if they feel unsafe in anyway they should call police,” said RCMP spokesperson Const. Deanna Law. If it’s an emergency, call 911; the non-emergency number for Coquitlam RCMP is 604-945-1550 while the non-emergency number for Port Moody police is 604461-3456.

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The transit-oriented developments are aimed at boosting growth around SkyTrain stations — in these cases, Inlet Centre for Polygon, Burquitlam for Morguard and Coquitlam Central for Morguard and Quadreal. Here are the highlights of the Polygon bid, which will be phased in eight stages: • eight towers with about 2,558 units, housing some 5,100 residents (including a signature tower along Barnet Highway as the “gateway” to Coquitlam); a ninth tower may be constructed on assembled land • 98 units of below-market rental homes, 492 units of market rental homes • one-acre public park, with 40 per cent of the site left as open space • 3,600 sq. ft of commercial space, a 20,000 sq. ft. clubhouse • 6,000 sq. ft. for childcare If greenlighted, the full project would generate about $120 million for the city in the form of density

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A rendering of the “gateway” tower for the proposed Polygon develpment at Coronation Park, if travelling east along Barnet Highway. POLYGON

bonus payments, development cost charges and voluntary community amenity contributions, wrote Andrew Merrill, Coquitlam’s director of development services, in his report. But while council applauded Polygon for delivering on rental units, it criticized the company for providing a childcare facility with only 37 spots. Under its first-ever childcare strategy, of which the final report is due this fall, the city plans to add about 2,000 new licensed group childcare spaces over the

next decade (currently, there are only enough childcare spots in the municipality for one-quarter of Coquitlam’s kids, from newborn to 12 years old). “Thirty-seven spots is great for one or two towers,” Coun. Chris Wilson said. “We need a lot more childcare spaces.” He suggested Polygon dig further down to take advantage of the city’s incentives that would add more room for childcare and rentals. As well, Wilson also questioned why Polygon would add a childcare facility in its fourth phase of development.

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OCTOBER 28 – NOVEMBER 4 WHAT’S NEW?

CALENDAR Monday, Nov. 1 Council-in-Committee 2 p.m. Regular Council 7 p.m. coquitlam.ca/council

Tuesday, Nov. 2 Public Cultural Group Budget Meetings 10 a.m. coquitlam.ca/agendas

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Building Program Unveiled for Northeast Community Centre

Planning for a new community centre in Northeast Coquitlam continues to move forward with the release of the building program and site-fit concept for the proposed 430-square-metre (80,000-square-foot) facility. Targeted to open in 2026 in the future Burke Mountain Village, the Northeast Community Centre (NECC) will include a range of services including aquatics, gymnasiums, fitness, library and community space sized to meet the anticipated need for recreation and community centre services in the area. The City heard from more than 1,000 people during public engagement in 2019 to 2020, including 13 community groups and three interpreted sessions in Mandarin, Korean and Farsi. A summary of this feedback is available in the Northeast Community Centre What We Heard infographic available to view at coquitlam.ca/necc under the Public Engagement tab. The final public engagement planned for later this fall will seek feedback from residents and stakeholders on the proposed site-fit concept (facility’s layout on the property) and program. Residents interested in providing their feedback or staying up-to-date on the project are encouraged to sign up for updates at the City’s engagement site letstalkcoquitlam.ca/necc.

Coquitlam Advances Plans to Expand Crunch Trail

Following extensive public feedback and technical work, the City of Coquitlam is advancing plans to extend the popular Coquitlam Crunch Trail.

More than 1,500 people responded to an open survey that was available at letstalkcoquitlam.ca/crunch with approximately 88 per cent identifying as current Crunch users. Respondents indicated the main preferences for the future trail include easy access, parking, safe street crossings and well-maintained trails. Staff are also engaged with neighbours surrounding the proposed extension corridor through neighbourhood-focused survey questions. While half of neighbours who responded had no concerns about the proposed extension, there is a recognition that parking, safe pedestrian crossings, trafﬁc mitigation and environmental protection were important. Looking for more info on events and activities in Coquitlam? Check out

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An infographic summarizing the feedback from the ﬁrst round of engagement is available at letstalkcoquitlam.ca/crunch. Staff are working to develop detailed design and anticipate a second round of public engagement in early 2022 to gather feedback. Anyone interested in this engagement opportunity is encouraged to sign up for project updates at letstalkcoquitlam.ca/crunch.

Coquitlam Remembers

Join Coquitlam’s Park Spark team from Nov. 1 – 10 to honour those who have served our country. Visit Blue Mountain Park (975 King Albert Ave.) to paint a poppy on the grass along Veteran’s Way as part of a temporary display, and write a message of remembrance and tie it to a tree with a yellow ribbon. The messages will remain on the trees until Nov. 18 at which point they are transcribed and forwarded to Canadian veteran groups. Can’t make it in person? You can also email a message to parkspark@coquitlam.ca and we’ll transcribe it for you. For more information, visit coquitlam.ca/remembers. FITNESS AND FUN

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We’ve combined the gentle power of Tai Chi, conditioning of Pilates and the healing principles of physiotherapy to bring you Essentrics. This one-of-a-kind, full-body workout focuses on improving stability, balance, and strength through gentle dynamic exercises. This program is suitable for all ages and abilities, and is the perfect match for anyone looking for a low-impact, slower paced, and highly effective bodyweight workout. To view the Drop-in Fitness schedule and ﬁnd a class near you, visit coquitlam.ca/ﬁtness. LOOKING OUT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Toilet Rebate Program

The City has launched a Toilet Rebate Pilot Program that provides a $100 utility tax credit for replacing toilets that flush at least 13 litres of water with qualifying new single-flush or dual-flush models. Up to two toilet rebates will be accepted per residential property, and complete applications must be submitted within 90 days of the toilet purchase. For full program details, please visit coquitlam.ca/toiletrebate. DID YOU KNOW?

Getaway Youth Centre Returns to Regular Location Nov. 2 Hey YOUth! The Getaway Youth Centre is moving back to its regular location (620 Poirier Street at Poirier Community Centre) as of Nov. 2, with updated hours of operation. Come hang out and play video games, pool, or just relax with friends. Updated hours of operation are: • Tuesday to Thursday, 11:15 a.m. – 5 p.m. • Fridays, 11:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. • Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. For more information, go to coquitlam.ca/youth.

Remembrance Day Performance at Dogwood Coquitlam Recreation

Enjoy the sounds of a variety of brass instruments such as trumpets and saxophones. Dogwood Pavilion will host the Vancouver Naval Veteran’s Band on Nov. 3 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. for a Remembrance Day Performance. Light refreshments will be available at the end of the performance. Registration for this performance is open to anyone 19 yrs+. To register online, go to coquitlam.ca/registration and click Register for Programs. In the keyword bar, search the course ID 72717, or call 604-927-4386.

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HATCHERY FESTIVAL Lots of people came out for the Welcome Home Salmon festival on Sunday at Coquitlam's Hoy/Scott Creek hatchery but only a few guests of honour showed up, as most fish have yet to make their way back up the streams and rivers. Left, the watershed society's Robbin Whachell speaks with pre-registered visitors at the annual event that's co-hosted with the City of Coquitlam while, at right, staff with Fisheries and Ocean's salmonid enhancement program, which works with the society, pull an adult coho salmon from a tub. JANIS CLEUGH/TCN BUSINESS PLAN

Climate action, Fremont Connector on 2022 radar JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Coquitlam city hall is charting its post-pandemic course for 2022, setting or reconfirming its direction for policies and priorities. In December, city council is expected to endorse its annual business plan to focus on four key themes for the coming year: • sustainability, growth and liveability • diversity, equity and inclusion • pandemic recovery • reconciliation The draft 2022 business plan, set to be greenlighted at the same time as the budget, aims to capture pressing civic projects as well as public and stakeholder consultation over the past year. Graham Stuart, Coquitlam’s manager of corporate planning, said the plan is endorsed by the exec-

utive team and “is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all staff activities." He also highlighted initiatives that touch on pandemic fatigue, as well as city staff retention and post-pandemic work expectations. According to the latest IPSOS poll that was commissioned by the municipality, 60 per cent of respondents said the pandemic was impacting their mental health negatively and “this is true of our staff as well, many of whom have been balancing duties of their day jobs with pandemic response.” Besides the anticipated tight labour market, the draft 2022 business plan is preparing for a series of new initiatives like the • Climate Action Plan • general local election • eMobility strategy • bylaw enforcement review • Innovation Centre ren-

ovations Still, despite the dozens of action items on the work plan for next year, councillors urged city staff to zero in on pickleball demands. “It’s only going to continue to grow,” Coun. Chris Wilson said, noting Coquitlam is being compared to other Metro Vancouver municipalities that are more accommodating to the sport. “We really need to get ahead of this.” “We’re aware pickleball is going nuts. We have to respond to it,” deputy city manager Raul Allueva responded, adding the city has a parks and recreation master plan and several policies that address pickleball. Coun. Trish Mandewo said the draft community engagement strategy that’s underway — and listed as a “C” priority — is vital, as more residents reached out electronically to city lead-

ers during the COVID-19 lockdown. And Coun. Teri Towner said she’d like to see more community gardens to maintain food security for residents without land. Here’s what’s on the city plate for 2022: • Safe and Complete Neighbourhoods: Burke Mountain Village, housing affordability, RCMP integrated mental health response, səmiq̓wəʔelə/ Riverview Lands planning process, southwest housing review, Hazel/ Coy Neighbourhood Plan, community wildfire preparedness, regional policing initiatives, Upper Pipeline and Quarry road corridors planning overview, heritage management strategy implementation, RCMP strategic plan renewal and Metro Vancouver 2050 regional growth strategy response • Local Economy and Local Jobs: Cedar Drive

utility and road planning, economic development strategy, strategic transportation plan update, city-wide parking review, rail crossing grade separation projects, Fremont Connector planning, streetscape enhancement program, Innovation Centre renovations • Healthy Community and Active Citizens: Northeast Community Centre design, major recreation and cultural facilities roadmap, Spani Pool design and construction, Place Maillardville construction, Blue Mountain Park master plan, library services and spaces study, Town Centre Park improvements, Glen Park Phase 3 planning, Coquitlam River Park master plan, urban forest management plan, Town Centre Park gateway planning, Sheffield Park construction, Coquitlam Crunch south extension planning

• Sustainable Services, Environment and Infrastructure: climate action plan, YMCA construction, Austin Works yard renewal, eMobility strategy, water and sewer rate implementation, Coquitlam– Metro Vancouver water projects, Burke Mountain joint school/park site planning, Brunette interchange planning • Excellence in City Governance: Diversity, equity and inclusion, reconciliation, pandemic recovery, development application process review, integrated development financial review, local election, childcare strategy implementation, business improvement initiatives, collective bargaining, hazard, risk and vulnerability analysis update, community engagement strategy, bylaw enforcement review, city lands management strategy

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Notice of Public Hearing

Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 3608 Inverness Street GIVE YOUR INPUT Written Comments must be received by 2:00 pm on November 9, 2021 Email: publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4251 The intent of this bylaw is to rezone 3608 Inverness Street from RS1 (Residential Single Dwelling 1) to RD (Residential Duplex) in order to redevelop the property with a 2.5-storey duplex.

Notice of Public Hearing

Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 1932 and 1936 Pitt River Road GIVE YOUR INPUT Written Comments must be received by 2:00 pm on November 9, 2021 Email: publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca

Mail: Public Hearings Attn: Corporate Office 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8

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If you just want to observe the proceedings, please go to portcoquitlam.ca/council to watch the live stream of the meeting on November 9, 2021. Council cannot receive new or additional information on any application after the Public Hearing.

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Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4250 The intent of this bylaw is to rezone 1932 and 1936 Pitt River Road from RS1 (Residential Single Dwelling 1) to RS4 (Residential Single Dwelling 4) in order to subdivide the property into five lots.

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Sunday park concerts a labour of community Special Halloween 'show' will be the last of the year DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

A pretty little park in Port Coquitlam has been the backdrop for impromptu Sunday evening concerts, bringing neighbours together for some feel-good songs and cheer. Lisa Rae Simons, a professional singer and bass player with a powerful voice and infectious smile, has been lugging her guitars to Settlers Park, where she belts out popular tunes and takes musical requests from her neighbours. “It was a way to share my gift with the community and give them something to look forward to,” said Simons, who has been on Vancouver’s music scene for decades, teaches music and plays and sings with the Motown Show as well as some of B.C.’s biggest tribute bands. The gatherings — typically taking place around the dinner hour — bring dog walkers, families and music

Lisa Rae Simons sings up a storm at Settlers Park in Port Coquitlam. Much to the delight of her neighbours, she’ll be at the park on Halloween to belt out some “spooky” favourites. DIANE STRANDBERG/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

lovers together under the trees next to the playground at Settlers Park. It’s become a Sunday evening tradition that started in 2020 during the COVID19 pandemic, continued

through this spring, summer and fall, and one that Simons hopes to continue next year. “I’ve had people say it was literally a lifesaver for them,” said Simons, who said her

motivation was to share her music but also to keep up her “chops” when many venues were closed. Her musical pals often accompany her, and there can be as many as half a dozen

professional musicians — complete with amps and drums — to round out the sound. There’s no name for the band; it’s just a fun gathering, said Simons, and she

said her group will play everything from kids music to rock, blues and R&B. “I go with the flow of what the moment wants,” she said. Her audience is “whoever shows up” and she plays even in cool, blustery weather as well as blistering heat. The impromptu gatherings take place on a flat piece of grass next to a children’s playground. It’s an ideal setting for the outdoor musical evenings, said Simons, because the park is already set up for COVID-19 safe gatherings, with picnic tables spaced apart. And since the city approved alcohol consumption for those of legal age, people have been bringing their lawn chairs to listen to the music while they enjoy a beverage or even a picnic dinner. The musical evenings start around 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and donations are welcome. Halloween night will be the last impromptu “show” for the year and will start about 6 p.m. Simons promises to play “Monster Mash” and other spooky tunes for those who turn out.

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1. If you believe your property is affected by this rezoning application, you can send a submission in writing before noon on November 9, 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

Notice of Waived Public Hearing Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3325, 2021

When: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 7pm Where: Electronic Meeting, livestreamed at portmoody.ca/watchlive NOTICE IS GIVEN under s. 467 of the Local Government Act that Port Moody Council has waived the holding of a public hearing in relation to the following proposed bylaw: City of Port Moody Zoning Bylaw, 2018, No. 2937, Amendment Bylaw No. 60, 2021, No. 3325 (Housekeeping) Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act allows for the waiving of public hearings in relation to zoning bylaws that are consistent with a municipality’s official community plan. City of Port Moody Zoning Amendment Bylaw 3325 (Housekeeping) The purpose of the proposed bylaw is to add the definition “Retail Service Use (Type A)” to the City’s Zoning Bylaw in order to provide clarity for permitted uses in 12 Comprehensive Development (CD) zones. The Bylaw will be considered for third reading and adoption at the Regular Council Meeting: Tuesday, November 9, 2021, 7pm.

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Mayor Rob Vagramov calls Port Moody’s housing situation “grim,” and the city needs to move forward quickly on an action plan that will improve affordability and provide more options to families, young adults and seniors. He was reacting to a consultant’s report two years in the making that examines Port Moody’s current housing stock and its needs into the future. The report is mandated by the provincial government for all cities and will help local authorities implement policies and bylaws to better meet housing requirements. Jada Basi, a principal at CitySpaces who conducted the study, told council last Tuesday (Oct. 19) Port Moody “is a highly desirable community.” She added while the city already has a diverse housing supply, the increasing cost of that housing is limit-

A consultant's report on Port Moody's housing needs says even townhouses and condos are becoming unaffordable in the city. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

ing the choice residents and would-be residents have in finding a home that meets their needs and budget. For example, Basi said, the price for a single de-

tached home in Port Moody has increased 82 per cent since 2013, forcing many potential homeowners to seek accommodation in townhouses and condos.

But even those are getting out of reach, she added, as the study determined only six per cent of condos in the city could still be deemed affordable, meaning residents

are able to spend less than 30 per cent of their income on their home. “The idea that townhouses and condos are affordable was the case before, but that has substantially decreased,” Basi said. That’s unacceptable, said Coun. Hunter Madsen, who characterized the local housing market as “fundamentally impossible.” “Who are we building for?” he asked. “We’re headed off a livability cliff for sure.” Coun. Meghan Lahti pointed out it’s not just Port Moody that’s struggling with affordability. “We’re not on an island,” she said. “We’re not different in our needs from other municipalities in Metro Vancouver.” And while Lahti’s motion to have staff report back to council on ideas to close the affordability gap carried, she worried it might take too long, especially as the city deals with various development applications already in the works that ultimately may not meet Port Moody’s needs. “I don’t want to be waiting a year to find out what some of those solutions are going to look like.”

City manager Tim Savoie agreed. “We are running out of time very quickly,” he said, recommending a consultant be brought in to expedite the work. But Coun. Diana Dilworth said the city already has the means to begin tackling the affordability issue. Armed with the knowledge gleaned from CitySpaces’ report, she said council needs to “work in collaboration with builders rather than beating them down with a stick,” adding “we’re going to get the right mix through community consultation.” Coun. Amy Lubik said with so many cities in British Columbia trying to deal with the affordability crisis, perhaps it’s time to expand the mandate of the BC Assessment Authority to create a province-wide service that will help local governments weigh the merits of rezoning and development applications and how they might impact a community’s housing situation. “We need an unbiased way to understand what can be achieved,” she said, as her motion to bring the idea to the annual Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention passed.

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here are more than 400,000 unvaccinated eligible people in B.C. and most of them are slowly discovering the consequences of their inaction when it comes to not being immunized from COVID-19. They cannot go to restaurants for a meal, travel by plane or train, or attend many sporting and cultural events. Many of them, however, are going to discover they face an even more serious consequence for refusing the vaccine: the loss of their jobs. Vaccination mandates are expanding in scope and number, and they will cover thousands of people. This week, more than 5,000 health care workers were expected to be placed on unpaid leave because they have yet to receive a single dose of a COVID-

19 vaccine by the Oct. 26 deadline. Already more than 1,700 long-term care staff — including almost 400 nurses — have been placed on leave because of their non-vaccinated status. It is puzzling why so many people with scientific training have refused the vaccine. In long-term care, the refusal rate is the same for both nurses and food service employees. To estimate how many other employees in other sectors with looming vaccination mandates may soon be out of a job, it is useful to look at the numbers in both the health-care sector and the long-term care sector. The vaccination rates among employees in both sectors is around 96 per cent (but only 93 per cent in the Interior). On the one

hand, that is an impressively high figure but on the other, it also translates into literally thousands and thousands of unvaccinated staff potentially losing employment. For example, there are roughly 130,000 employees in B.C. ís health care sector. This includes all medical staff, support staff and administration. If that four per cent unvaccinated rate turns out to be the average in other sectors, that works out to roughly 1,200 B.C. government employees losing their jobs on Nov. 22, when their mandate takes effect and about 240 Vancouver civic workers suffering the same fate on Dec. 6. Of course, these numbers will be much smaller if enough people covered by these mandates come to their senses and get a vac-

cine that has been proven safe and effective for billions of people around the world. In addition, it is reasonable to think that many unvaccinated people, when faced with the harsh reality that accompanies the loss of a paying job and financial benefits, will do just that. Perhaps the federal government’s announcement that these folks will not qualify for unemployment insurance will cause some to reconsider. We can only hope so. In the meantime, it will be interesting to see how many school districts impose their own vaccine mandates on teachers and other school workers. The consequences for refusing the vaccine are getting harsher. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Better to improve tests Council decision exposes city The Editor: In response to [BC Teachers’ Federation president (BCTF)] Teri Mooring’s open letter (Tri-City News, Oct. 21) to parents about the lack of value of the FSAs (Foundation Skills Assessments), I would suggest that instead of just stating why they are of little value, she should offer suggestions on how to improve them. As a parent, whose two children went through the public school system, and now, as a grandparent, with two grandchildren now in public schools, I would wel-

BCTF president Teri Mooring speaks at a rally in Burnaby. JESS BALZER/GLACIER MEDIA FILE PHOTO

come this. Education is a valuable tool for social justice and as such, a regular review of the efficacy of our system should be a priority, not an inconvenience.

My hope is that rather than dismissing the FSA, the BCTF will get on board and help make it a more valuable tool. Bob Elliott Port Coquitlam

The Editor: Re: 26 homes planned for new Burke Mountain neighbourhood in Coquitlam, close to provincial park (Tri-City News, Oct. 14) This proposed development is another example of the city varying requirements of its own bylaws while ignoring the process set out in the Local Government Act. Bylaw regulations are put in place by municipal councils to protect residents and property owners.

Article 498 of the Local Government Act gives council the ability, in some circumstances, to vary some of their own regulations through a development variance permit. Without debating the creation of lots whereby individual homeowners will have to pay for their own pump to get adequate water pressure, the city ignored the permitting process proscribed by the Act. Staff and council are aware of this provision.

They recently used it to vary flood protection requirements for a new car dealership at 100 Woolridge St. Unfortunately, they didn’t seem to be aware or care that varying flood protection requirements is prohibited by section 498(2) of the Act. By not following the requirements of the enabling legislation our council leaves its citizens exposed to potential litigation. Mike Carver Coquitlam

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Southern Crunch route set to open December 2022 JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

The southern extension of the Coquitlam Crunch will be ready for climbing by the end of 2022, according to a report that went before Monday’s committee-in-council. The $3.1 million continuance of the highly popular trail, which sees 50,000 visitors during peak months along the existing northern section, is set to run from a bottom trailhead off Dewdney Trunk Road to the parking lot at Dr. Charles Best Secondary. A second parking lot is expected to be built at Dewdney Trunk Road and Pier Drive. In January or February, city staff will go out for another round of public consultation before the final report and budget goes to council for consideration in the spring; the feedback will follow an online survey earlier this year that resulted in

1,500 responses. Last October, council deferred the second phase of the trail (for viewing decks and exercise gear) to move ahead with Phase 3 to take pressure off the existing Crunch. Its parking lot on Lansdowne Drive was also paved and signs went up to direct traffic. For the new southern route, the city hired a consultant to look at the terrain, riparian areas, trees and wildlife, as well as the utilities and potential Indigenous heritage sites. “Due to recently identified archaeological sites in the vicinity, an Archaeological Overview Assessment was completed to explore the possibility of heritage sites within the project area that may require further investigation,” wrote Lanny Englund, Coquitlam’s general manager of parks, recreation, culture and facilities, in his report to the committee. “The findings show a low potential for un-

staff are working on road upgrades along Dewdney to include a three-metre wide multi-use path on the south side, he said. The Dewdney parking lot will have two washrooms and storage racks for bike riders. “The parking lot will be at a considerably lower elevation from the Pier Drive residences and screened by tree plantings on top of

detected archaeological sites and confirms that no further archaeological investigations are recommended.” Englund told the committee that the consultants are now focusing on the cityowned lot — along the south side of Dewdney (3101 Pier Dr.) — for the 30 parking stalls. In addition, the city’s engineering and public works

“I think we need to be pretty frank about the impact,” Coun. Chris Wilson said, noting Crunch hikers will be on the trail early. “We’re walking in somebody’s backyard.” If OK’d by council next spring, construction on the southern Crunch extension will begin next August, with a completion date set for December 2022.

a retaining wall,” Englund’s report reads. Coun. Dennis Marsden said the latest design for the parking lot shows it further away from the Pier Drive homes: “This layout is less impactful to the people in the area.” Englund also told the committee that city staff are continuing talks with area residents.

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Chum salmon are making their way back to Tri-City creeks, providing a wonderful opportunity to see nature at your back door. But finding the best viewing sights can be tricky if you’re a newcomer to the area or don’t live near a local creek or stream. Thankfully, some B.C. salmon experts have put together a list of salmon viewing spots in the Tri-Cities and beyond. The Pacific Salmon Foundation, a salmon education and conservancy group, has a list of locations on its recent blog. “Salmon spawning is a true wonder of the natural world. There’s no better way to get outside this season than by adventuring into your own community to witness Pacific salmon spawning in rivers and streams. In building this connection to salmon, our communities

Hoy Creek in Coquitlam is a prime spot for viewing the return of salmon. PACIFIC SALMON FOUNDATION/FACEBOOK

can be a part of conservation efforts,” said Michael Meneer, president and CEO of the Pacific Salmon Foundation in an email to the Tri-City News. Among the highlights are family friendly locations with clearly marked trails and viewing areas. If you have a favourite spot to share, the foundation would like you to email them. Here are the top spots to watch salmon spawn in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody: Hoy Creek Hatchery, Coquitlam • Species: Coho, chum

• Best Times: Adult chum October to November; coho November You can find spawning coho and chum salmon in Coquitlam at the Hoy Creek hatchery. The City of Coquitlam has information and a handy map that shows you the best locations to view salmon in Hoy Creek Linear Park and nearby Scott Creek. If you park behind the Coquitlam campus of Douglas College (1250 Pinetree Way) you can access Hoy Creek Linear Park and visit the new “Salmon Women Welcomes Salmon

Home” carving that was recently installed to celebrate Douglas College’s 50th anniversary and in recognition of their place on traditional Coast Salish territories, in particular the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation. Hockaday Park, Coquitlam • Species: Coho, chum, sockeye • Best Times: Adult chum October-November; coho November; sockeye September Hockaday Park is a small neighbourhood park located at the end of McTavish Court in Coquitlam. There is a family friendly viewing area and small beach area in the park to view the Coquitlam River. The park also has a climbing structure and swings to enjoy. The rough walking trail to the left of the park provides access along the Coquitlam River to Galette Park about one kilometre away. Oxbow Side Channel, Port Coquitlam • Species: coho, chum, pink salmon (in odd years) • Best Times: Adult chum October-November; coho November This side channel of the Coquitlam River is a secret

gem in Port Coquitlam. You can visit the side channel in the fall to see coho and chum as well as other species of fish throughout the year. Access the Oxbow Side Channel through Coquitlam River Park at Shaughnessy Street and Lincoln Avenue. You can also walk along an extensive trail network to access viewing points along the Coquitlam River. Hyde Creek Hatchery in Port Coquitlam • Species: Coho, chum • Best Times: Adult chum October-November; coho November Chum and coho salmon return to their spawning grounds at Hyde Creek each October and November. The best place to see salmon is to park at the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre and take the trail behind the rec centre along Hyde Creek toward the hatchery. There are several lookout spots and a foot bridge to view returning salmon at the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (1379 Laurier Ave.) and the Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery (3636 Coast Meridian Rd.) in Port Coquitlam. Inlet Park & Noons

Creek Hatchery, Port Moody • Species: Coho, chum, pink • Best Times: Adult chum October-November; coho November; pink in odd years Noons Creek Hatchery is located to the right of the Port Moody Recreation Centre in Inlet Park. The area has many family-friendly walking trails along the creek and to the boardwalk at the end of the Port Moody inlet. The best place to view salmon is to walk past the hatchery building and along the trail that goes under the train tressle to the inlet. There is a small boardwalk that crosses the creek with great view of the inlet and returning salmon. The hatchery has also set up a self-guided Halloween walk for visitors to learn creepy and fun facts about nature. The Port Moody Recreation Centre is located at 300 Ioco Rd. It’s not just Tri-Cities where you can see nature at work; the salmon are migrating back to creeks and rivers throughout the province. For more places to view them, visit psf.ca.

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ART SHOWS Fall into the world of watercolours and abstract figures at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) as two new exhibits open with a reception at 7 p.m. Carol Rui, a website and graphic designer who graduated from Nanjing University in China and BCIT, shows Nature in Watercolour (image at right) in the facility’s Mezzanine while charcoal artist Elsa Chesnel displays her drawings, paintings and sculptures for her Figurative Abstractions series in the Leonore Peyton Salon. MORE: placedesarts.ca/604-664-1636

Tune in with Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre to see Tetsuro Shigematsu perform One Hour Photo, a drama that tells the story of Mas Yamamoto — a man who grew up along the Fraser River, was sent to a Japanese internment camp in the Second World War and, at the height of the Cold War, helped to build the Distant Early Warning Line in the Canadian Arctic. Shigematsu, who also wrote the play, will speak with the audience after each show (it also runs on Saturday at 7:30 p.m.). Tickets are $20/$10. MORE: evergreenculturalcentre.ca/604-927-6555

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Take the family to Heritage Square (1116 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) to see the Coquitlam Heritage Society’s Halloween Haunted Train Station. Tour the station, make a craft and sample the refreshments. The free event runs from noon to 3 p.m. And don’t forget to bring a non-perishable good for the SHARE food bank for a chance to win a gift basket from Haunted History BC. Face masks have to be worn inside the train station and museum. No registration required.

It’s the final day of the season for the Coquitlam Farmers Market, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot next to the Poirier library branch (575 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The Winter Farmers Market at the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) takes over Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Coquitlam Express battle the Langley Rivermen on home ice at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) for a 3 p.m. Halloween match. The hockey game follows Friday’s meet-up with the Surrey Eagles at the South Surrey Arena.

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P R O P E R T Y TA X E S

Tax refunds a ‘growing problem’: Hunt Coquitlam will be out $2.4 million in property refunds by the end of the year. And those returns from successful BC Assessment appeals will continue to rise if action isn’t taken by the provincial government, warned the city’s general manager of finance, lands and police. Michelle Hunt flagged the “growing problem” of tax refunds earlier this year and came back before city council last week to give an update before budget talks begin next month. Last year, the city credited $1.8 million back to owners who won through the Property Assessment

Review Panel (PARP) and the Property Assessment Appeal Board (PAAB). In 2019, by comparison, the total amount of tax refunds in Coquitlam was $820,000. “This is continuing to be an issue, and obviously one that’s grown in the last several years,” Hunt said, noting she’s working with the city’s planning department to study the properties under appeal as “some are also undergoing development applications.” Still, many are also parcels that the city recently sold, and their new owners are arguing unfair assessments because the land isn’t currently being developed. “It seems

like it’s a standard practice for a lot of our developers to be doing this and I don’t think this was ever envisioned in BC Assessment’s mind when they developed this,” Coun. Chris Wilson said. “Definitely, something has to change.” Mayor Richard Stewart said council is frustrated and he voiced a lack of confidence with the BC Assessment. His motion to direct staff to study how the city can be more involved in the appeals process — including with the provincial government’s Tribunal Transformation Initiative to improve bureaucracy — was unanimously approved.

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First place: “Run” Noemi Arduini, 12, Coquitlam

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First Place: Inevitable Outcome by Adam Podoxin Age 18, Coquitlam

Second Place: All Children See Monsters by Julie Heisel Age 14, Port Moody

Second Place: Ijiraq by Cole Castonguay Age 16, Coquitlam

Third Place: The Fire Road by Iris Quinn Age 12, Coquitlam

Third Place: Re-sent Demon by Jessica O’Brien-Visbisky Age 17, Coquitlam

Her body was trembling; her extremities were numb; her vision was blurred. Dirty lacerations overflowed with blood and spilled down the surface of her flesh. She winced in pain, and gently pressed her hands against the raw skin above her eyebrows. The chilly northern air mixed with her hot breath; as she exhaled, a tiny cloud formed around her mouth, then disappeared gradually into the hands of nature. She tilted her head up slightly, but quickly pulled it back after catching a glimpse of the morning sun; the bright, warm glow appeared right between her two feet, though thousands of miles away. The orange rays struck the tree trunks as if casting a magical spell of nourishment. She rubbed her eyes as she sat up slowly from the forest floor. The world spun

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around and around, like those nightmares you get when you’re sick. Her clothes stuck to the back side of her body, loathsome mud as the glue. Her vision cleared, and her mind caught up with her: fuzzy, but discernible, memories of her family; the havoc that had been wreaked; them. A shock pumped through every nerve, lifting the hairs on her arms and legs. She swallowed hard and her eyes widened; she realized where she was. With uncanny timing, the harmonies of birdsong concluded suddenly. The silence was disquieting. The creature knew she was there. Her sneakers

pounded harshly against the forest floor, propelling her aching body forwards with every lunge. She could hear its tail swiftly slipping through the evergreens, its smooth body slicing through the winter fog. She kept running and had no intention of stopping until she escaped — or was eaten. Her energy was draining. Her side developed a wrenching cramp, but she kept running regardless. Her thick braids rhythmically banged on her upper back. The creature sped up gradually. Its craving to catch her grew with every molecule of oxygen that entered its seething body — its craving to peel away her skin and taste the unique flavour of her organs, leaving nothing but a carcass as evidence. Dry twigs batted at her arms and legs, tattooing her skin with tears and shiny beads of blood. She could hear it growling under its breath, waiting for the perfect moment to SEE

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pounce. Racing tears burned their tracks into her shivering cheek. Her mouth offered a most agonizing, painful

shriek that echoed deep into the eerie forest. If only echoes would return to you like a boomerang and report what they discovered on their journeys. She knew she was going

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First place: “Inevitable Outcome” Adam Podoxin, 18, Coquitlam I wake with a start — a nightly occurrence this past month. Today is October 22, 2203, but the disquieting memory of September 21 haunts all my nightmares. My wife’s hand in mine as we stroll on the bridge, showering in the night rain. But that stroll ended with tragedy. I lay in bed, devastated, trying to forget, hopelessly failing. Restless, I put on my army-green coat and shoes and go outside. My breath puffs out smoke-like in the early spring dawn. Although it’s not raining, the air’s sharp coldness is reminiscent enough of the memory I try to suppress. I wander aimlessly, eventually stumbling onto the bridge in my confusion. Blinding fury erupts inside me as I recall the loathsome man, sending me back to that horrid moment. The monstrous man shoving my wife, her losing balance and toppling over the bridge railing… the rain pattering incessantly onto his dark green raincoat as he slouched away to avoid my gaze… and the paralyzing fear that struck me as the man climbed over and plunged down after my wife. I’ve had enough! My insomniac brain has been formulating a plan for the entire month, consuming me to no end. As lead physicist, I have full clearance with my key card, so I encounter no problems getting into my lab. Not many people are in

this early, but surprised after my month-long absence, they bombard me with greetings. I ignore them, hurtling towards our main project: the time machine. We’ve finished the construction but have not yet verified its safety; It’s going to be risky. I know that I’d get fired if I enter, but I lock the door anyway, seal myself inside, and pick the date and time. After a brief sense of vertigo, I regain my balance. I cautiously exit the machine; no one is in the dark lab. I rush through the main door and look up at the city’s holographic clock: September 21, 2203, 11:37pm. It worked! I have five minutes to save my wife. The rain whips at my face as I sprint, trying to stop me. My mind, muddy after a month of sleepless torment, is now crystal clear: I must save her. I breathlessly reach the bridge, and an uncanny chill runs through my spine: I see myself from behind, hand-in-hand with my wife, gazing into the dark, twinkling river below. The sight fills me with resolve. I sprint forward with stretched arms ready to rip my wife away from the perilous railing. I’m just about to reach her when my foot slips on the slick, rainy concrete. Time slows down. My hands touch her, but only momentarily. My weight pushes her over the railing. She plummets. My vision tunnels, heart deafening my ears — I can feel my past self staring into the back of my dark green raincoat. Unable to cope with my looming realization, I join her in the river’s watery depths.

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DEVELOPMENT

Murray Street project in ‘wrong’ part of the city Developer is also involved in Moody Centre TOD MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

A development proposal that would bring 207 new rental apartments to Port Moody’s Murray Street is on “the wrong side of the tracks.” In their first look at the project by Vancouver-based developer PCI that would be located directly across the railroad tracks from the Moody Centre SkyTrain station, several councillors praised the 12-storey building’s unique mass timber architecture with exterior stair wells and walkways that would allow each unit to have front and back exposures. But they said its height is just too much for a part of the city that is zoned for six storeys and the amenities being offered by the proposal aren’t enough for the increased density it would bring. Instead, some suggested it would be more appropriate for the south side of the railroad tracks, where density in the Moody Centre Transit Oriented Development

(TOD) neighbourhood is set to increase significantly. Coun. Diana Dilworth said she loved the open-air concept of the project, that is designed by the architectural firm Perkins & Will, but its height could overshadow Rocky Point Park just across the street. “There’s so much to like if you take it away from the location,” she said. Coun. Meghan Lahti agreed, adding construction of a 12-storey building “would set a bad precedent for Murray Street.” She also expressed concern about moving forward as the city is still in the early stages of reviewing its official community plan that includes surveying residents about their visions for the street, which is currently comprised of several light industrial buildings and Port Moody’s renowned Brewers Row of craft breweries. Coun. Hunter Madsen said the loss of job spaces in those light industrial structures flies in the face of the city’s goal to become more self-sustaining. He was also critical of the mix of units that is predominantly one-bedroom and studio as well as the developer’s proposal to rent 20 of them at below-market rates.

“Ten per cent affordable rental is just plain too low,” he said. In his pitch to council, Perkins & Will’s Ryan Bragg said the mass timber construction as well as the developer’s commitment to daylight Slaughterhouse Creek that runs through the property makes it “the most sustainable project you will

ever see in Port Moody.” As well, the building would be situated to allow future construction of a pedestrian overpass to connect with the Moody Centre SkyTrain station, and generous provisions for bike storage would diminish the need for residents to own a vehicle. But Madsen criticized the

project’s amenities as largely illusionary. He said daylighting the creek is already part of the plan for the redevelopment of the Moody Centre neighbourhood on the south side of the railroad tracks, in which PCI also has a stake, as is the pedestrian overpass. In fact, he suggested to the developer, that neighbourhood might be a better loca-

tion for this proposal. Mayor Rob Vagramov expressed a similar sentiment. “I would so support this on the Moody Centre TOD site, but on this parcel it’s not something I could support.” PCI’s senior development manager Kate O’Neill said the Murray Street project would complement its plans for Moody Centre.

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School District girds for vandalism spike Social media challenges fuel school damage DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

School District 43 is warning parents it will crack down on Halloween vandalism to schools and bring in the cops if necessary. The warning comes as school districts across Canada try to put a quick stop to a social media trend that started in the U.S. called Devious Licks. The monthly challenge that started on TikTok and Instagram has students posting images and videos of damage, mostly to school washrooms, including removing toilet paper, and pins from door hinges. But in some cases the vandalism was more serious — and costly, such as property damage to sinks and toilets. Reports of the trend have occurred in New Brunswick, and a Montreal school board warned parents about Devious Licks as recently as last week. The concern is this vandalism might spike during Halloween, and the Coquitlam school district wants parents to be aware of the potential threat — and cost to their children and family, if damage or disruption is severe. In a letter to parents, School District 43 (Coquitlam) superintendent Patricia Gartland noted a “few recent trends” on social media platforms have “encouraged disruption to school communities in the form of vandalism and/or disrespectful, potentially dangerous behaviour.”

She warned that if similar actions take place in SD43, administrators would follow up using authority granted by the BC School Act, and “with the involvement of police where appropriate.” Social media expert Jesse Miller said the school district’s warning is not an idle threat. Parents can be held liable for the damage caused by their children. Citing the case of the North Vancouver School District that sued parents of four teens for $70,000 for setting the Dorothy Lynas Elementary school roof on fire, Jesse Miller suggested parents have a conversation with their kids about the potential costs of wrecking school property.

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Miller, who is a social media educator and commentator, said parents should encourage their children to have fun on Halloween, but remind them not to “do something stupid.” “They [children] should understand where things are [with the law].” Inviting teens to be smart and protect family interests may be one way to reach youngsters when peer pressure is so strong they consider doing a costly prank at school to gain social media clout. Vandalism of school property is not a new phenomenon and parents should resist the urge to lecture, Miller said, given that they probably did pranks when they were teens — just without the social media evidence. In the North Vancouver lawsuit, the school district claimed parents of the teens “had a duty to supervise and

control the actions of their children and were negligent in that they failed to adequately do so and prevent the damage to the school caused by their children.” While parents should be vigilant, they needn’t panic, however. Miller said most of the time social media chatter about Devious Licks or other

pranks is mostly chatter and few pranks are ever carried out. Meanwhile, TikTok removed videos that showed students bragging about stealing items. Still, it’s important to explain the consequences of activities to youngsters, many of whom don’t realize they are breaking the law

when they maliciously steal or break things at school. Typically, those motivated to do these kind of pranks are teens who don’t think the law applies to them, Miller said. A bigger concern, Miller said, are recent swatting events where someone is calling in bomb threats to schools to create a big scene

and problems for authorities. Miller said students who do Devious Licks are different from those who call in bogus bomb threats. Kids participate in social media pranks to get attention, Miller said, while swatters want to cause “chaos.” — with files from Jane Seyd, North Shore News

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BEARS IN THE CITY

Have bears finally met their match in PoCo? New bin locks appear to deter hungry bears

hardy bins, outfitted with city-provided locks, can withstand the onslaught of even the hungriest black bear. Now, though, the city is planning to charge more to replace locks to cover the cost of materials and administration. Proposed changes to the city’s fees and charges bylaw would see the city charge $48 for a 240L lock, and $50 for a 360L lock, including the hasp. Previously, $45 was charged if someone needed a replacement lock. However, the price increase is being proposed to cover the cost of arranging lock pick up, record keeping and other associated duties in addition to the lock itself. The third arm, which adds even more strength to the lock system, will cost $12

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In the fight to keep bears from eating human garbage, Port Coquitlam bear locks may be a game-changer, judging by recent posts on Facebook. The locks, including a third arm for extra protection, are keeping hungry bruins out of green bins despite heavy handling. In recent days the bins have been tipped, tossed and even scratched, according to recent photos posted to the Port Coquitlam Community Facebook page. But the bins have stayed shut tight, suggesting the

for a replacement for a 240litre cart, and $14 for a third arm for a 360-litre bin. These new charges reflect the cost of the equipment, according to the city, which first handed them out for free in 2015 to some bear prone areas and then to all areas of the city in 2020. To qualify, a property owner has to be receiving

city garbage collection.

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Meanwhile, Port Coquitlam electric vehicle owners have a new place to charge up but they’ll have to pay to use the service. PoCo is establishing fees for its new electric vehicle charging stations at its new community centre.

Four EV charging stations (two chargers with four ports for four parking spaces) are being installed at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre in the new 425-space underground parking lot. Once up and running, the cost for using them will be $1 per hour for an initial twohour period followed by $5 per hour for any portion of

an hour thereafter, once new fees are approved. Increasing the EV charging fees after the first two hours is to discourage prolonged use while keeping charging affordable. It’s also consistent with EV charging fees in other municipalities, including Coquitlam, according to a report.

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The Coquitlam Express likes to call its home rink the “Palace on Poirier.” Now the BC Hockey League team wants to ensure the street on which the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex is located has a shine worthy of its regal nickname. The Express is volunteering to help keep Poirier Street clean of trash and litter as part of Coquitlam’s Adopta-Street program. The program was implemented in 2011 as a way to engage residents, organizations and businesses to invest in their community by helping to keep it tidy of trash. Interested participants take responsibility for a one kilometre stretch of a local street with a commitment to clean it up at least once a month for a year. Their efforts are logged and special street signs at each end of their section recognize their efforts. Express general manager Tali Campbell said the team’s involvement will help make the organization and its players “better community members.” That’s music to the ears of Coquitlam Coun. Craig Hodge, who’s also chair of the city’s sports and recreation advisory committee. He said having the junior hockey players out along the street picking up litter

“shows they’re putting down roots in the community.” Hodge said with a lot of groups in Coquitlam still struggling to emerge from lockdowns and restrictions through the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s an opportunity for some of them to reassess their role in the community and how they can help shape the city’s direction going forward. He said the active involvement of the Express in the community is part of entrenching the team into Coquitlam’s culture. “It’s an identity for the community.” Campbell said players will likely be helping clean up Poirier Street two to three times a week. The team’s adoption of Poirier Street is just its latest initiative to help build community. Earlier, Campbell committed players to also participate in clean-up programs at local parks and greenspaces. As well, each has also been paired with local minor hockey teams to help out with coaching. The organization is also taking a leadership role in girls minor hockey, with Campbell now a general manager for the Pacific Coast Amateur Hockey Association’s female development program. Hodge said the team’s involvement as mentors in various community programs sets a good example. “When you’re an athlete, this is part of the job, to give back.”

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One of the determinants of health for seniors is good transportation. Essentially, transportation is crucial for seniors who wish to stay active, independent, and involved in their communities. Decent transportation must be accessible and easy to use. According to speakers at a public forum on seniors and driving held this fall by the United Way of BC, the main forms of transportation for seniors 65 and older are

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have a driver’s licence, while the percentage for younger people who have licences is falling. There are arguments for

ceasing to drive for most of us, including protecting the environment and encouraging a healthier lifestyle. For seniors it may also involve age-related or medical reasons. As you get older, your vision, reflexes, and hearing may change, and these changes can make it harder for you to drive safely. In the HealthLinkBC report Healthy Aging: Is it time to stop driving?, provincial health authorities say there is no set time for people to stop driving, but seniors might want to consider that “people aged 70 and older are more likely to crash than SEE

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Some items just can’t be thrown into the Port Coquitlam blue cart — no matter how much you wish they could be recycled that easily. And that means no hardcover books, pots, pans or scrap metal. It appears people have been dumping useless items such as old cell phones, rusted chains and even used brake drums into their blue bin, the city says. But unfortunately, this unwanted junk is limiting the value of recyclables, making it harder to sort and remanufacture them. Now, Port Coquitlam is mounting an education campaign in the hopes of

encouraging people to put the correct materials into their blue bin. If they don’t, the city could be on the hook for stiff fines from Recycle BC. “People assess material and assume it is or should be recyclable and it should be placed in the recycling cart,” said solid waste manager Tom Madigan. “Their intent is to do the right thing however the impact of the lack of knowledge or awareness impacts the city’s ability to collect material with a three per cent or less contamination rate.” The city is trying to get a message to residents that so-called “wish-cycling” no matter how well-intentioned actually contributes to high contamination rates. In the past few years, material audits have found that 12 per cent of recyclables put into Port Coquitlam blue bins is contaminated. The city has been told to cut its contamination rate by

25 per cent or face fines of $5,000 per load of material, for up to $120,000 per year. In Port Coquitlam’s blue recycling carts, the top five contamination problems are: • hard plastics: ie., Tupperware, plastic toys, tarps, laundry hampers and clothes • hard and soft-cover books • bags of mixed garbage • scrap metal: ie., auto parts, chains, pots and pans and hardware • electronics: ie., cell phones, computers, small appliances and light strings Contamination occurs when either the wrong items are placed in carts, or when recyclables are not clean and dry. For information about what to put where, you’re encouraged to visit Port Coquitlam’s Sort and Report app. It’s linked through the city’s website at portcoquitlam.ca.

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Port Moody will look at the costs and timeline for making the city more dogfriendly. At a meeting of council’s committee of the whole on Tuesday (Oct. 19), councillors referred recommendations to improve the lot of the city’s canine residents to staff to report back on what they would cost, how long some would take to implement and which might be able to be integrated into other projects already underway or being planned. The recommendations come from a report put together by members of Port Moody’s parks and recreation commission. They include: • using community engagement and data analysis to determine the needs of dog owners • creating a new dog park classification that would better define where dogs must be on a leash and where they can run free • establishing guidelines for dog amenities like waste containers, water, seating for their owners, drainage and buffer zones from neighbouring houses or school grounds • improving the existing off-leash dog areas at Rocky Point, Chines and Bert Flinn parks as well as identify other locations for such parks

• expanding the red bin program to collect dog waste • improving signage at dog parks that better explains the rules and responsibilities of dog owners as well as the areas’ boundaries Haven Lurbiecki, who co-authored the report along with Wilhelmina Martin and Megan Traverse, said with more people adopting canine companions to help them get through the COVID-19 pandemic, giving them more places to go with their pets and clearly delineating their responsibilities would improve life for all residents by reducing the chances of conflict or misunderstanding. She suggested some improvements could even be paid for by increased licensing fees and fines collected by enforcement of the rules. But Coun. Diana Dilworth said addressing the full suite of recommendations would “cost a lot of money” and the city currently has bigger fish to fry. Coun. Meghan Lahti disagreed. She said dog facilities in Port Moody are so lacking she usually takes her own pooch to neighbouring communities like Coquitlam and Burnaby that have more offleash areas. “Right now we are not a dog-friendly community,” she said. “We could do so much more.” Coun. Steve Milani, who noted the recent passing of his own beloved dog, said, “anything we can do to help our fine furry family members is well-appreciated. Us Port Moody peeps love their dogs.”

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Reporting bodies include companies that own real-estate, any trust or estate that owns property and any relevant partnerships that hold any interest in land including a lease for a term of 10 years or more.

How to Fix Leaky Faucets and Pipes: Replacing the washer or cartridge responsible for the leak solves this problem. This can be a DIY job, but replacing the washer is easier with specialty tools. Leaking pipes may be a simple job or a very complex one. It’s sometimes easier to let a professional handle the job to avoid a big mess.

These reporting bodies who had a pre-existing interest in land prior to the November 30, 2020 date must file a transparency report through a legal professional (Lawyer or Notary Public) by November 30, 2021, unless there has been a transfer of registered title in the lands before such time.

How to Avoid Leaky Faucets and Pipes: Over time, leaking faucets are bound to happen. Slow that wear by turning faucets on and off slowly and avoiding excessive pressure on the handles. Leaky pipes are difficult to prevent, but you can spot the problem early with regular inspection. Look for moisture or small drips on visible piping and watch for any visible signs of stains on drywall or ceilings.

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You may face a significant fine for failure to comply with the mandate or failure to disclose in a truthful manner. The Land Owner Transparency Act allows the registry to impose either an administrative penalty or a fine, but not both. The administrative penalties are capped at a minor amount, however the possible fines can be up to the greater of 15% of the assessed value of the property and $25,000 (for individuals) and $50,000 (for others).

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION

The City has received four applications for Temporary Use Permits (TUP) for properties located at: • • • •

1636 Regan Avenue (Calvary Baptist Church) - MAP 1 825 St Laurence Street (St. Laurence Anglican Church) - MAP 2 1160 Lansdowne Drive (Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship) - MAP 3 2601 Spuraway Avenue (Coquitlam Alliance Church) - MAP 4

The purpose of the TUPs would be to allow the operation of a temporary cold wet weather emergency shelter program for people who are homeless during the fall and winter months (October/November – March) for a period of three years (expires November 1, 2024). The cold wet weather emergency shelter program previously operated at these locations from 2007 - 2020 without incident. Demand for emergency shelter has continued to increase, particularly during the winter months when weather conditions can be dangerous. A shelter program operating at these locations would be: •

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Rotated between various churches throughout the Tri-Cities for one month at a time;

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Permitted to house up to 30 people from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily;

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Operating with COVID-19 health measures in place.

To provide Council an opportunity to review your comments prior to the meeting, please ensure that you send your submission to the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible. The deadline for submitting written comments in advance is noon on Monday, November 1, 2021. Please note that the drop boxes will be emptied shortly after 12:00 p.m. and are not checked again prior to the Meeting. Written submissions provided in response to this consultation, including your name and address, will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and potentially on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam/agendas. If you wish to speak at the Council Meeting please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. If you call the City Clerk’s Office to register, your name will be placed on the Speakers List. Everyone who wishes to speak at the meeting will be given an opportunity, but those who have registered in advance will be allowed to speak prior to the floor being opened to all other speakers. Please note that interested parties may only speak to the issues covered by the TUPS.

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These operational terms and conditions will be included in the Temporary Use Permits. You are invited to provide input to Council relative to these applications. Additional information related to these applications, including a copy of the permit, may be inspected from Friday, October 15, 2021 to Monday, November 1, 2021 at the City’s Planning and Development Department, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. You may also obtain more information on these applications by contacting Natasha Lock, Planning and Development Department, at NLock@Coquitlam.ca or the Planning and Development Department at 604-927-3400. These applications will be considered by Council at their Regular Council Meeting to be held on date of meeting Monday, November 1, 2021. The Council Meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. and is held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2. As the City of Coquitlam transitions through the BC Restart Plan, those wishing to listen and/or participate during the verbal input portion of the Temporary Use Permit are encouraged to do so remotely via Zoom. Instructions regarding remote participation can be found on at www.coquitlam.ca/publicnotices. If you wish to provide input in writing, please submit your comments to the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce in one of the following ways: •

Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca with “TUP – Nov 1 (address)” in the subject line;

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Regular mail: City Clerk’s Ofﬁce, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; and

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Draw nature in a sit spot for a chance to win an art kit Deadline to enter contest is Nov. 15 JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Tri-City kids can find a “sit spot” in nature and create an artwork for a contest with an environmental edge. The Wondrous Tree Fellowship is calling on young competitors — ages under 12 — to get outside, be inspired by their surroundings and draw or paint what they see and hear. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 15 and three winners will be chosen at random to receive new art kits. Entries will be in a virtual gallery on Dec. 1. Candidates are asked to include a description of their artwork and express how they felt while designing the piece during their quiet time. Email wondrous.tree. fellowship@gmail.com.

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LYN AYRE Kids in the Tri-Cities are invited to take part in the Wondrous Tree art competition. JANE THOMSING

ket in Vancouver is back for in-person shopping. And eight Tri-City companies are slated to show and sell their wares at Circle Craft, which runs from Nov. 10 to 14 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West. They are: • Grass Mountain Pottery • Canvas Candle Company • Swirly Spoons • Craftedvan • Infusion Premium Foods

• Oladesign • BLINK chocolate • RECVRD Candle Co. Postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Circle Craft Christmas Market will see 200 artisans for this year’s edition, including more than 40 new vendors such as clothing designers, potters, jewellers, wood and metal workers. Selected by a jury based on their talents and diversity, the artists hail from around the province, but some are

also coming in from as far afield Quebec. Started in 1972, Circle

Craft is run by a B.C. artist cooperative and sees thousands of shoppers visit the Vancouver hub every year. Circle Craft is open Wednesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $15 and $12, with no cost for kids ages 12 and under. There is a half-price ticket discount for entry after 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Visit signatures.ca/circle-craft.

BOOK LAUNCH Join the Tri-City

Wordsmiths next month for the virtual book launch of Belcut Mountain, a new work by Lyn Ayre. The group will hear from the Coquitlam writer and artist about her story that follows the fictional police detectives Iain McClintock and Susan Miller as they solve a murder — and try to locate a serial killer. Belcut Mountain is Ayre’s first thriller after penning children’s books, poetry, short stories, cookbooks and healing manuals. To pre-register for the Nov. 6 book launch at 3 p.m., email tri.city.wordsmiths@ gmail.com.

CITIZEN APPOINTMENTS Coquitlam City Council invites applications from residents of the City of Coquitlam to ﬁll vacancies on the Coquitlam Public Library Board commencing January 2022. Citizens who have had some level of community involvement, knowledge of Board governance, and a general interest in libraries are encouraged to apply. The term of appointment is two years and the appointment is a voluntary position with no remuneration.

Application information is available at coquitlam.ca/acv2022. Applications can be submitted online or can be picked up at and returned to the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce. All applications should be accompanied by a résumé and cover letter and are to be submitted no later than 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 1, 2021 to: Ofﬁce of the City Clerk Attn: Committee Clerk 3000 Guildford Way Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2 committeeclerk@coquitlam.ca

The Coquitlam Public Library Board is established pursuant to the Library Act and is responsible for the provision of public library services in Coquitlam. For further information about serving on the Coquitlam Public Library Board, please contact Todd Gnissios, Executive Director, at 604-937-4132.

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Fox soccer grad getting his kicks — in football Dawson Hodge only took up the sport when he was in Grade 12 MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

A former Terry Fox Ravens soccer player is finding success at university with his feet — kicking a football. Dawson Hodge is leading the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks in scoring and he’s among the top kickers in all of USports at completing his field goal attempts this season. Not bad for a lifelong soccer player who first pulled on a football helmet and shoulder pads in his senior year of high school. And then only after he was coaxed by his twin brother, Brandon. But after a few good practice kicks Dawson tried out and made the Ravens football team, helping Terry Fox reach the semi-finals of the 2018 Subway Bowl provincial championships, where they were defeated by the New Westminster Hyacks, 33-0. Sitting in the locker room at BC Place afterward, Hodge said he realized he didn’t want his brief dalliance with football to be over. As it happens, former BC Lions kicker Lui Passaglia is a neighbour. Hodge worked with him to find his form, then headed to a high performance kicking camp in the United States to refine it. He won the field goal competition there, and finished second in kick-offs among some of the best high school kickers in America. “This motivated me to

Terry Fox Secondary School grad Dawson Hodge lines up a punt for the Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks in a recent game against the University of Waterloo Warriors. CRAIG HODGE PHOTO

pursue football and master the craft of kicking,” Hodge said. Looking to gain more experience before taking a run at possibly being recruited by a post-secondary program, Hodge enrolled in an additional year of high school at a football academy in Toronto that plays exclusively against top American teams. “They were really good teams, full of college prospects, so the tough competi-

tion made us better,” Hodge said, adding the experience of playing under the lights on Friday nights in packed little stadiums south of the border was enthralling. The seasoning of his game paid off. A half dozen Ontario universities plus Simon Fraser University in Burnaby enquired about joining their programs. After touring each, Hodge said he was attracted to Wilfrid Laurier in Waterloo that’s produced kickers

who’ve gone on to play in the Canadian Football League in the past, including Ronnie Pfeffer, who won Grey Cups with the Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks and currently plays for the Calgary Stampeders. “I knew the team would utilize the kicking game,” Hodge said. “If I could prove myself, I’d have a good chance to be a starter in my rookie year.” Alas, the COVID-19 pan-

demic kicked that dream to the curb. Students were advised to stay home, taking courses remotely. U Sports cancelled the football season. Instead of lifting punts into the crisp fall Ontario air, Hodge worked out in a gym his parents set up in the garage of their Coquitlam home and studied geography on his computer. Twice a week he ventured over to Town Centre Stadium to boot balls through the up-

rights, recording his workouts for online reviews with his coach in Waterloo, Darcy Segin. Still, Hodge said, staying sharp was a challenge. “The best way to stay motivated was being optimistic,” he said. “Knowing that one day we will get back out on the field encouraged me to keep kicking and working out.” Finally, on Sept. 18, Hodge pulled on the Golden Hawks’ purple and gold uniform for the first time. He kicked four field goals and converted three touchdowns to lead Laurier to a 37-6 win over York University. “It was a great game, a good start to the 2021 season,” Hodge said. And while the Golden Hawks lost its next two games, Hodge’s foot has been sharp. He was successful on both his field goal attempts last Saturday against the University of Windsor, and added three converts, in Laurier’s 33-8 win, the team’s third of the season. Overall, Hodge has connected on 90 per cent of his field goal attempts and 100 per cent of his point-after conversions, to rank Laurier’s kicking game eighth in USports. Hodge said his soccer background has helped. “It gave me a good foundation to start with.” Still, he added, he misses the beautiful game and the buddies he played with on club teams and the Ravens. But Hodge has different goals now, that don’t involve bulging the net behind a keeper. “I really want to win a Vanier Cup, so helping the team make the playoffs is the first step.”

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Hundreds of high school athletes from the Tri-Cities, Burnaby, New West and Maple Ridge were at Coquitlam’s Mundy Park last Thursday for the Fraser North District cross-country championships. Above, the junior women head out on their four-kilometre loop, the first of four races on the day. Left, a Maple Ridge Secondary runner is framed by a tree trunk. Below, Port Moody Secondary’s Daya Bains crests a hill on her way to a fifth place finish in the junior women’s race. For results and more photos, go to tricitynews.com. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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FAUST, Sandra L. March 30, 1958 − June 8, 2021 Sandra L. Faust (nee Floden) passed away on June 8, 2021. She is survived by her husband, Greg; children, Jen, Ryan, and Todd; grandchildren, Autumn, Helo, and Ava; and her parents, Rolf and Peggy.

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NYSTROM, Gordon David Gordon was born in Meacham, Saskatchewan, on January 11, 1946 and passed away at Eagle Ridge Hospital on October 13, 2021. Gordon is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gloria, three children, Kurt, Tammy, and Keith (Martina), and his grandchildren Connor and Sam. He is also survived by four of his six sisters, Ruth (Phil), Helen, Joyce (Eric), Fay (Don), brother-in-law Glen and families along with brothers and sisters in-law and their families. He was a kind, thoughtful and hardworking man who loved his family, his home, his garden and the sunshine. We will miss his twinkling blue eyes, his smile and sense of humor. A celebration of Gordon’s life, will be held at a later date. The family would like to thank the staff at Eagle Ridge Hospital for their care during his short stay. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Variety, the Children’s Charity or the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.

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