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Ten years of 5% tax hikes Cost drivers include new RCMP contract and three rec hubs JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Ian MacPhail and Coreen Rodger Bannister, of Port Moody Rotary, are ready to kick their physical activity into high gear through the month of November as part of the club’s Go For Rotary fundraiser. For more, see the story on Page 5. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Coquitlam property owners could see their tax bills spike about five per cent each year for the next decade. And that’s only if council OK’s a tax stabilization fund in its next round of budget approvals in December. Last week, during presentations from department heads before council crunches the numbers, city staff warned of the heavy capital and operating costs coming down the pike. For 2022, council is contemplating a 4.60 per cent uptick — nearly double from this year’s hike — that would translate to $156 more in

property taxes and utilities for a single-family home or $146 more for apartment and townhouse owners. The bill doesn’t include taxes for other agencies like the province (school) and TransLink (transit). “It’ll be the first year of longer-term high tax increases,” advised Gorana Cabral, Coquitlam’s financial planning manager, while recommending that $2.5 million of tax growth revenues from 2021 be used to create a tax stabilization reserve, designed to “smooth out” volatility in future years and to avoid a nearly nine per cent jump in 2026. As well, city managers are flagging some emerging trends that will have big implications for the way the City of Coquitlam provides programs and services to its ever-growing population. SEE

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Mike Farnworth is now the deputy premier of B.C. in light of John Horgan’s recent surgery admission. Despite the circumstances, it’s the highest position the long-time Port Coquitlam MLA has been named to since he was first elected to provincial office in 1991 — which was 30 years ago last month. Farnworth knew the special milestone had arrived, but he didn’t expect to get several standing ovations from members on both sides in the legislature on Oct. 21. In the moment, the 62-year-old career politician was left speechless and with hardly the words to express his gratitude. “It was a very special moment, it was completely unexpected and I was totally blown away,” he said in an interview with the Tri-City News as he’s since reflected on the acknowledgment. “It was a very wonderful, touching moment, and it’s something that I will always remember and always treasure.” It began with Abbotsford West MLA Mike de Jong (BC Liberal) describing

Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth takes cover at a Port Coquitlam school during an earthquake safety drill in 2019. MARIO BARTEL/TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

Farnworth (BC NDP) as passionate and dedicated, and holding the political prowess that makes him a fierce competitor in the chamber; both men had been in similar positions or portfolios in their tenures. Upon de Jong’s words, “Congratulations, Mike! You don’t look bad for 30,” a loud applause concluded an 11-minute speech filled with laughter and memories for the older members of the legislature. Farnworth said coming together is a humanizing moment the public doesn’t often witness when it comes to politics, believing every-

one was elected for the same reason and purpose. “[Every elected MLA] took different paths to get there, but it’s to represent the community, to make this a better province for everyone, and at the end of the day we’re all human beings all trying to do our best,” Farnworth explained. “There’s a lot of collegiality that takes place that people don’t see and, you know, that bit in the chamber which often makes TV is a very important part of the role of being an MLA.” “But outside of that,” he said, “there’s a significant amount of work that takes

place that often crosses party lines. We’re all here in essence for that same reason despite our differences and this is one of the moments, in my mind, that best demonstrates that.” Horgan agreed. In fact, he and Farnworth have worked alongside each other with the BC NDP since 2005 and are only weeks apart in age — Farnworth being the older of the two by 15 days. In the time they’ve served, Horgan said all parties have expressed respect for one another despite political agenda. “This is an absolutely

teachable moment of how decent people come here from every corner of the province with different perspectives and a different way of getting to a better life for our members, our neighbours and our communities.” Looking back on his three decades of public service, Farnworth said most of his accomplishments have been within his own riding. He recalled the day when Port Coquitlam’s provincial courthouse moved to downtown. He calls the building an “anchor” to the community and this past year, it began to host B.C. Supreme Court civil and family cases. Additionally, Farnworth introduced “telehealth” when he served as health minister between 1997 and 1998, which has since developed into mobile applications and stretches to more remote locations thanks to technological advancements over the years. Now, looking to the short-term future, he’d like to see more infrastructure boosts for Port Coquitlam, including a replacement for the Pitt River Bridge as well as key intersections where collision rates are high. “I know just from personal experience and I’ve raised these with the transportation minister [Rob Fleming] that I think we need to get addressed,”

Farnworth explained. “On the policing side, we’ve made significant changes in terms of safety and speeding that are in place and it’s been one of those interesting things that even through the [COVID19] pandemic, there was an increase because roads were more clearer. But that’s an ongoing issue that, you know, there are always those who think they need to speed, but the reality is that they will get caught by police and they will pay tickets and penalties.” When asked if he wishes to stay as Port Coquitlam MLA for the next 30 years, he chuckled at the long-shot possibility of being a politician in his 90s, but he’s “not ready to retire just yet.” “I enjoy immensely the job I’m doing. It’s a great privilege working to be an MLA. Port Coquitlam is the community I grew up in. It’s a very special place to me.” Farnworth is currently the public safety minister and solicitor general under the B.C. government as well as the NDP’s house leader in the chamber. Farnworth also served on Port Coquitlam city council for three terms prior to his 1991 provincial election. “It’s pretty humbling and it’s pretty special, it really is. I think back and I go, ‘Oh, 1991? I just turned 32 and now I’m 62.’ It’s literally been half my life.”

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After having most of its major fundraising activities stilled by the COVID-19 pandemic, Port Moody Rotary is moving again. And the organization wants others to move with it. Go For Rotary is a monthlong initiative to encourage people to stay physically active through November. Port Moody Rotary president Coreen Rodger Berrisford said the activity can be pretty much anything that gets your body moving — running, hiking, cycling, paddling, swimming, even taking the dog for a walk. Heck, Rodger Berrisford has even signed up her multi-poo, Towel, to get credit for its walks. Rodger Berrisford said with public health restrictions over the past 20 months forcing the organization to cancel its major mon-

eymakers like RibFest and Search for the Perfect Pint, members had to get creative to replenish the coffers that provide support to community organizations such as SHARE, Camp Jubilee, Mossom Creek Hatchery, the Burrard Inlet Marine Enhancement Society and many others. Inspiration struck when several members formed a team last spring to participate in a similar activity-based fundraiser put on by its sister club, Coquitlam Rotary. Participants in Go For Rotary first register on a website (www.bit.ly/ GoForRotary), then commit to some sort of activity that can be accounted by either distance or time. From there they can collect donations or pledges tied to achieving their goal for the month. Prizes are awarded to top donations and pledges collected by individuals and teams.

Rotary vice-president Ian MacPhail said the only limitation is a participant’s imagination. His activity for the month will be training for and ascending Chimborazo, a volcano in Ecuador. “It’s a great challenge, a great adventure,” MacPhail said of the two-day hike that will traverse ice fields and crevasses to a summit of 6,800 metres. “If it inspires others, so much the better.” MacPhail said signing on for the fundraising effort helps keep him accountable as supporters are able to track his progress on the website and, once he’s in Ecuador, he’ll be able to post dispatches from his adventure. He’s hoping to raise $10,000. Rodger Berrisford said she hopes Go For Rotary provides incentive for people to stay active at a time of the year when it can be hard to get out as darkness descends earlier and it’s often cold and rainy.

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> Single-family and multi-family households. > Existing toilet must use at least 13 litres of water. > New Canadian-certified toilet must be 4.8 litres for single-flush models, or 4.1 - 6 litres for dual flush models. > Photos and application form must be submitted within 90 days of toilet purchase. Visit coquitlam.ca/toiletrebate for all the details and to complete an online application form. The toilet rebate program is the latest of the City’s initiatives to conserve drinking water and support long-term environmental resiliency and sustainability.

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Wednesday, Nov. 10 Sport and Recreation Advisory Committee 10 a.m. coquitlam.ca/srac

Display Your Poppy

Join in the campaign to display poppy images throughout the community to show gratitude to veterans. Look for the full-page ad with a large poppy in the Tri-City News on Nov. 4, or go to coquitlam.ca/remembranceday to download a poppy image. Then post the image in your window or somewhere visible to others.

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Add to the Veteran’s Way Display Stop by Blue Mountain Park (975 King Albert Ave.) now until Nov. 10 to paint a poppy on the grass along Veteran’s Way as part of a temporary display. Details available at coquitlam.ca/remembers. Schedule is as follows: • Nov. 6 or 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. • Nov. 7 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at City Hall Another way to add to the display is to write a message of remembrance and tie it to a tree with yellow ribbon along Veteran’s Way. The messages will be kept on the trees until Nov. 18, at which point they will be transcribed and forwarded to Canadian veteran groups. If you are unable to go in person, you can email your message to parkspark@coquitlam.ca. It will be transcribed and tied to a tree for you.

Support the Poppy Drive

For those seeking to purchase a poppy, Coquitlam’s Legion at 1025 Ridgeway Ave. will host a drive-by poppy booth from 1 to 5 p.m., Nov. 5 to 7. For details call 604-937-0111 or email lgchapmanpoppychair@shaw.ca. The Poppy Ofﬁce is open Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Poppy masks are also available at the branch for $10 while supplies last, and wreaths in three sizes can be ordered through the same contact information until Nov. 7.

Other Ideas for Nov. 11

• Gather the household together for two minutes of silence to honour and remember those who have fallen in service for the country. Join Legion Branch 263 members in spirit by observing those minutes at 11 a.m. For a silent video to reﬂect upon, visit the Two Minutes of Silence page at legion.ca/remembrance. • Tune in to the federal Remembrance Day ceremony on television or online. • Read about the lives of Coquitlam soldiers in the First World War in the Coquitlam Archives online exhibit “Don’t Forget Your Dadie”: A Coquitlam Family & The First World War at coquitlam.ca/dadie. • Visit the websites of the Royal Canadian Legion at legion.ca/remembrance, Veterans Affairs Canada at veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance or the Canadian War Museum at warmuseum.ca for articles and information.

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Honouring Veterans Year-Round

The City commemorates the lives of fallen Coquitlam soldiers on rolls of honour on the second ﬂoor of City Hall, and at the cenotaph at Blue Mountain Park, open year-round. Those who wish to visit the cenotaph for a moment of silence or to lay a wreath are encouraged to do so before or after Nov. 11 to help prevent gatherings. Coquitlam provides free parking in City lots and street parking spaces for those displaying a veteran’s licence plate – a tradition started in 2006. Learn more at coquitlam.ca/parking.

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City hall looks at how to prevent future heat dome emergencies JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Coquitlam residents tried to find ways to beat the extreme heat waves this summer. But too few took advantage of the civic facilities and private businesses that were open. That was one conclusion after a report was presented

last Monday before the city’s council-in-committee, looking at “lessons learned” following the hot spells in June, July and August. Mayor Richard Stewart said better communication was needed by Fraser Health so that the municipality could get the word out about the public health emergency and offer solutions. “Fraser Health acknowledged

that they didn’t do it well,” Stewart said, following a mayors’ meeting with Fraser Health. “I suspect that everyone is looking inwardly at their roles.” Stephanie James, the city’s legal and bylaw services manager, said a total of • 111 visits were made to the Glen Pine Pavilion and Pinetree Community Centre cooling facilities between

— which started at the end of the academic year and prompted SD43 to shutter Tri-City schools early — was the “most fatal natural disaster in Canadian history,” James said, reporting that 569 people in B.C. died from the extreme heat between June 20 and July 29 — a 300 per cent increase over the same period in 2020. Data from the BC

June 28 and 30 • 90 visits were made to the Glen Pine Pavilion and Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (PSLC) cooling centres between July 29 and Aug. 1 • 100 visits were made to the Glen Pine Pavilion, PSLC and City Centre Aquatic Complex cooling venues between Aug. 13 and 15 The first “heat dome”

Coroners Service also shows people ages 65 or older accounted for 79 per cent of the deaths; many of them lived alone in homes that didn’t have air conditioning. Stewart said Fraser Health is trying to identify at-risk residents who are living on their own “and who might not have the resources to handle” the next heat wave when it arrives.

Magnum of wine, MLAs meet-up for silent auction JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Here’s a trip you’ll never forget: Helicopter to Victoria to see our Tri-City MLAs at work in the Legislature and spend the night at the Fairmont. The unique package is one of about 100 items up for grabs in a silent auction that went live on Monday (Nov. 1) for the Crossroads Hospice Society, a nonprofit that cares for the dying and helps Tri-City and New Westminster families with their grieving. Its 28th annual fall gala, titled I’ll Be Home for Christmas…Again?, will be a

Luka Pavicic, president of the Port Moody Firefighters Charitable Society, with treasurer Jeff Dennis and Jaimie Jeon, Crossroads’ development officer and special events coordinator for the Coquitlam-based hospice society. VIA CROSSROADS HOSPICE SOCIETY

virtual edition for the second year with the aim to raise $60,000; last year’s online celebration collected $65,000 for the society’s programs and services at the Port

Moody hospice. But the political meetand-greet on the MLAs’ turf isn’t the only big ticket package that you can bid on, as Crossroads also has for its

silent auction • a three-hour firehall tour in Port Moody, as well as a chance to take part in a firefighters’ training exercise • a 3L magnum of 2018 Merlot from the Burrowing Owl Estate Winery • a paella feast for 50 people prepared by Crossroads’ executive director, Janice Boyle • an overnight stay at Le Soleil Hotel in Vancouver • four lift tickets to ski Revelstoke Mountain Resort The prizes will be available until Nov. 21 — the day after the virtual gala. For the latter event on Nov. 20, it will be livestreamed via YouTube from 6 to 7 p.m. and will feature Crossroads stories, enter-

tainment and, for participants who order, a grazing board and dessert box from Christine Catering with a bottle of wine from DBM Law; partial proceeds from the food orders will be given to Crossroads, said Jaimie Jeon, development officer and special events coordinator. Still, there’s more: You can also place bids to hear gala musicians Al Foreman and Sue Malcolm perform a Christmas song that’s special to you or you can take a chance with the 50/50 jackpot (as of Monday morning, the total was $1,630); the draw is Feb. 1, 2022. “We’ve seen first-hand that when communities come together to support a

cause, the generosity flows,” Jeon said. “This is a great start to the holiday season.” But while the fall gala is a big money-maker for Crossroads, it’s not the only fundraiser. This year’s Hike for Hospice brought in $45,000 while the Crossroads thrift store in Coquitlam yields about $600,000 a year for the charity. Boyle said it also receives about $400,000 annually from Fraser Health while other money comes in through private donations and merchandise sales. To buy tickets to the I’ll Be Home for Christmas…Again? gala, bid on prizes and join the 50/50 draw, visit crossroadshospice.org.

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Nov. 11 Remembrance Day

Many of Coquitlam’s facilities have special operating hours or may be closed on Thursday, Nov. 11 for Remembrance Day. If you require emergency assistance regarding water, sewer or roads, please call 604-927-3500.

Centennial Activity Centre

Closed

Glen Pine Pavilion

Closed

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Dawn to dusk (Ofﬁce: Closed)

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10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. 8 – 10 a.m.

Pinetree Community Centre

Closed

Smiling Creek Activity Centre

Closed

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10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Poirier Community Centre

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Summit Community Centre

Closed

City Hall

Closed

Poirier Forum

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Closed

Dogwood Pavilion

Closed

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Victoria Community Hall

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Notice of Public Hearing

Zoning Bylaw Amendment for 1932 and 1936 Pitt River Road Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4250

GIVE YOUR INPUT Written Comments must be received by 2:00 pm on November 9, 2021 Email: publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca

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.

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

Message from City Council

We Remember While we can’t gather in person this year on Remembrance Day, we can still come together in spirit to reflect on the sacrifices of the brave men and women who have fought for our country over the decades. Our veterans continue to provide a strong example for us today of dedication, resilience, teamwork and care for others — qualities that are required of all Canadians this year. As your City Council, we’re proud of the spirit of community that we see across Port Coquitlam, especially during these challenging times. On this Remembrance Day, please wear your poppy and find your own way to honour our veterans and cherish all that we have today because of their sacrifices.

Participate Live (Zoom Link): Please check portcoquitlam.ca/ publichearing on the afternoon of the meeting for a link to participate.

We will always remember. INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS

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Port Coquitlam has approved a spending plan for upgrading sidewalks, roads, multi-use paths, utilities, playgrounds and parks with a nearly $50 million capital budget over two years. Last week, council passed amendments to the 2022 capital budget, totalling $6.5 million, mostly for the Veterans Park and Leigh Square revitalization, and it approved a capital plan for 2023 totalling nearly $17 million. All told, the city expects to spend $49.5 million in the next two years on projects and upgrades. But the city’s mayor says Port Coquitlam has the money, and what’s more, needs to do the work to meet expectations and ensure important infrastructure doesn’t deteriorate. Brad West highlighted $12.4 million on neighbourhood projects, slated for

Now that Port Coquitlam's new community centre is complete and officially open, the city can turn its attention to other upgrades. JENNIFER GAUTHIER/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

2023, as critical spending to make sure neighbourhoods both north and south get their fair share. “We are getting work done in neighbourhoods in Port Coquitlam that have not seen adequate renewal of sidewalks, roads and utilities for decades,” said West. “In this particular capital budget, there is a lot of work that’s going to be happening on the north side of the city,” he added. The city is also prioritizing infrastructure to support the influx of younger families moving into the city.

For example, the wading pool in Routley Park on the city’s south side will be getting a $250,000 upgrade, noted West, pointing out that many cities have eliminated tot pools. “We said, No way, that’s an important public asset. We are we not going to close it and were gong to make sure it’s here for the future generations,” said West. He also pointed to road improvements along Kingsway Avenue, and also in the city’s booming industrial area, as benefitting from the two-year budget plan-

ning cycle. Port Coquitlam expects to spend about $5.5 million over the next two years with improvements along Kingsway Avenue from Tyner Street to Coast Meridian Overpass in 2022 and between Coast Meridian Overpass and Kebet Way scheduled for 2023. About half of the projected costs are expected to be paid for with developer fees and TransLink funding. The work includes a new multi-use path and corridor improvements to accommodate increased traffic in the

area due to growth, including two major employers moving into the area. Saputo, employing 400 people, held a grand opening for its new state-of-theart facility where it produces milk and dairy alternative beverages while Lordco Auto Parts is constructing a new head office, which will employ 237 people. “They are family supporting jobs. They pay good wages,” said West, who attended Saputo’s grand opening last Tuesday. Port Coquitlam’s robust capital plan is “ambitious by design,” West said; however, he said, “it’s also achievable.” “But it is ambitious because a lot of these improvement are long overdue and people have been paying taxes for years and not seeing improvements in their neighbourhood they should expect to see.” Here's when the work will be done:

2021

• McAllister Avenue road and pedestrian improvement, costing $4.3 million, is 50 per cent complete and slated to be finished this year • Prairie Avenue ($5.6 million ), road improve-

ments from Coast Meridian to Burns Road are more than 50 per cent complete, the majority of the work will be finished by the end of year with the exception of landscaping works and the final lift of paving that will be completed in the spring

2022

• McAllister footbridge, council just approved $2.2 million in spending to replace the aging McAllister footbridge next spring and summer • Veterans Square, and Donald Pathway extension and Leigh Square upgrade costing $5.8 million will see construction take place in 2022, with completion in 2023

2023

Neighbourhood road, park and utility projects, including: • Maple Creek Drainage Pump Station to constructs a fish-friendly pump to improve drainage: $3.1 million • Kingsway Avenue improvements: $2.75 million • Playground improvements: $300,000 • Routley pool rehabilitation: $250,000 • Skatebowl resurfacing: $140,000

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Public Hearing Notice Public Hearing Notice When: Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 7pm Where: Electronic Webinar (see portmoody.ca/ph for details and instructions)

When: Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at 7pm Where: Electronic Webinar (see portmoody.ca/ph for details and instructions)

Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaw:

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SUBJECT PROPERTY

Location Map - 2101 Clarke Street, 2102-2106 St Johns Street

SUBJECT PROPERTY

Location: 2612 Henry Street Bylaw: 3323 Application: #6700-20-211 Applicant: Tim Goodsell

Location: 2101 Clarke Street, 2102 and 2106 St. Johns Street, and three adjacent parcels Bylaw: 3316 Application: #6700-20-171 Applicant: Springcreek Development Ltd.

Purpose: To rezone the existing property from the Single Detached Residential (RS1) Zone to the Single Detached Residential – Small Lot (RS1-S) Zone to increase buildable lot area and density.

Purpose: To rezone the site to Comprehensive Development 86 (CD86) Zone and Civic Service (P1) Zone. If adopted, the Bylaw would facilitate a six-storey mixed-use building containing offices, a daycare, and 45 apartment and townhouse units, plus the dedication of environmentally sensitive lands to the City.

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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.

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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.

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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 16, 2021 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550.

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.

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Fowl call: Raising of backyard chickens banned Staff report cites danger of birds attracting bears MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Backyard chickens in Port Moody have had their last cluck. Last Tuesday (Oct. 26), council approved a staff recommendation the fowl and their coops be banned in the city. In a report, Port Moody’s policy planner Jess Daniels said the provincial Conservation Officer Service (COS) expressed concerns permitting backyard hens would hinder its efforts to prevent conflicts between wildlife and humans as opportunistic bears could be attracted to the enclosures, their inhabitants and their feed. Todd Hunter, the sergeant of the Fraser North Zone for COS, said in a letter to the city any increase in wildlife conflicts would “further strain resources for the COS to respond effectively to already high call volumes across the zone.” He pointed out that officers already re-

Dana Dunne's family kept chickens in the backyard of their Port Moody home until last summer. Last Tuesday, council approved a staff recommendation to ban backyard chickens. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

spond to about 400 wildlife conflict calls in Port Moody every year, most of them involving black bears. “I have already seen a steady increase to conflicts arising with conflicts involving black bears preying on chickens,” wrote Hunter, who’s responsibility also includes North Vancouver, where chicken coops are allowed. “Adding more

attractants would be counterintuitive to the work that’s been done.” Those efforts, he added, include consulting with local officials about bylaw changes as well as ongoing educational efforts to help make communities more aware of things they can do to keep bears safe. Hunter’s concerns were echoed by local wildlife ad-

vocate Judy Taylor-Atkinson, who told council the city needs to be “committed to reducing attractants and not adding to them.” Carla Parr-Pearson of Tri-Cities Bear Aware said her group logged numerous troublesome bear encounters last summer, including one on Heritage Mountain in which a bruin broke into a family’s outdoor rabbit

hutch and killed the pet residing inside. But Dana Dunne, whose family was raising five hens in a coop behind their Heritage Mountain home until recently said they had no such incidents. Dunne, who made a presentation to council in May about her chicken-raising experiences in an effort to get the city to legalize back-

yard coops, said the birds taught her three sons invaluable lessons about food security and sustainability. The boys were able to gather fresh eggs for breakfast every morning, and the chickens’ droppings were composted for use in the family’s garden that grows beets, carrots, peas, strawberries and even an apple tree. Dunne said the family elected to get rid of their small flock this past summer as their presence was technically skirting Port Moody’s existing bylaw that only allows animals that can be kept indoors, in a residence, overnight. She added the chickens’ former run has been converted into a larger garden and the family is installing solar panels on the roof of their house so lessons about sustainability can continue. “We’re trying to be the change we need in this world,” she said. While Daniels acknowledged the issue of food security in her report, she said any benefits of backyard chickens would be trumped by several other issues like neighbourhood concerns over increased noise and the disposal of the fowls’ waste.

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ill the BC NDP government’s just-released climate action plan — dubbed Roadmap to 2030 — gain much attention at the COP26 gathering in Glasgow? B.C. has one of the most ambitious and detailed plans to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and even further reductions in years after that. Things like raising the carbon tax, building more transit, increasing the use of zero-emission vehicles, reduction targets for methane and oil and gas emissions, and stricter rules for large industrial development are key parts of B.C.’s plan. The plan has the backing of a fair number of environmental groups and climate scientists. But it has also been scorned by

others for not going even further. Critics want the oil and gas sector cut off at the knees. The fact that the B.C. government supports the LNG industry and industrial practices such as fracking is outrageous to them. Yet, the NDP’s position on fighting climate change reflects the needs of any government to balance taking action to curb greenhouse emissions with growing the economy. Many other world governments and leaders will be among the 20,000 or so people gathering in Glasgow for 12 days and nights of meetings, reception, politics and protests. I suspect most (if not all) of them will similarly take the position that their economic self-interest remains a top priority, even while

tackling a complex task such as fighting climate change. Still, it is encouraging so many governments are getting together to focus on the most pressing issue of our time. Framed against that ambitious gathering is the fact the big GHG emitters like China, India, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia and Australia remain steadfast in their plans to essentially keep doing what they are doing, It all adds up to a maddeningly frustrating exercise that will likely result in no consensus being reached in Glasgow. But that doesn’t mean governments of various stripes can’t make some progress on their own. B.C. Environment Minister George Heyman is heading a small government delegation in

Glasgow and I would not be surprised if he does not meet up at some point with Washington State Governor Jay Inslee, who ran for the presidential nomination on the climate change issue and who will also be in Glasgow. Inslee advocates working with other governments beyond a federal-federal partnership. Might we see some kind of joint B.C.–Washington State partnership down the road when it comes to fighting climate change? The various action plans and road maps lay out markers and targets that are off in the distance, as in years away. And more often than not the targets are often not met, making them less and less credible over time. Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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A doctor makes a plea to the unvaccinated The Editor: I cringe as Mom swings her leg over the seat of her bicycle as she and Dad head off on their daily bicycle ride on an old, deserted dirt track near where they live in the Okanagan. I encourage her to get an easier bike to ride but she prefers to “do it the way I know how.” I visited them recently for some precious Thanksgiving days that included biking, walking, talking, reminiscing and enjoying meals together in their small, character home. They are both 92 years old, live independently, and

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hands, and vaccination. I recall anxiously waiting for the time about a year after the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown began here in B.C., when they were finally eligible to receive their first shot. I was worried they were going to contract it and I knew their risk of becoming severely ill and dying was relatively high. They have made well-informed choices all their lives. Now in October 2021, we are not where I had hoped we would be. COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and deaths increasingly burden and

cripple our healthcare system. Surgeries are being cancelled, ICUs overflow, patients are being transferred to other hospitals, and healthcare workers are burning out. And now, as my parents’ immunity to COVID- 19 undoubtedly wanes, they are still at risk. Sure, they are still doing their part, practising the same preventive-health measures despite wishing they could re-join some of the social activities they loved to do before the pandemic began. But they know it isn’t safe yet and so they continue to do what is best

for themselves, their family, and their community. And why are we still fighting this battle with COVID-19? It is because we now have a disease of the unvaccinated. If you care about your family, your friends, and your community, and if you have the privilege of living where we live, and being eligible to be vaccinated, then join the fight against COVID19 and get vaccinated. This will also help protect those who are not eligible to be vaccinated. Bruce Mohr MD Whistler

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Many pharmacies are taking orders for High Dose Flu Vaccine for seniors 65+ but have indicated their demand is much greater than their supply that they ordered.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 3325, 2021

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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GMs deliver their wish lists before budget talks CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Among them is an issue facing all Metro Vancouver municipalities in the next five years: a labour shortage. With many municipal staff burned out from responding to the COVID-19 pandemic over the past 20 months — combined with one in four civic employees being eligible to retire by 2026 — city halls are “faced with the reality of a changing demographic that impacts our recruitment and retention,” said Nikki Caulfield, general manager of corporate services, noting the attrition of and competition for workers. The pandemic was a major theme in the two days of budget talks, an annual tradition in which general managers tout their successes and offer their wish lists for the following year. City manager Peter Steblin said the municipality will be operating at pre-pandemic levels moving forward in order to keep pace with demands and not to fall behind with staffing levels. Indeed, nearly every department is requesting more help to keep tabs on the moving parts — from housing affordability and water rates to technology transitions and emergency operations. City council is now analyzing their asks — as well as the cultural groups’ requests (turn to the Arts section on Page 33) — before first reading of the $479 million financial plan on Dec. 6; the draft budget is $75 million higher than this year’s. “These are not easy decisions,” Coun. Craig Hodge said. “They never are because, every year, we go into this with the idea that we are here to represent the residents of Coquitlam, the ratepayers, and we want to ensure that we continue to provide the best value that we can for the hard-earned tax dollars that the residents provide us.” Here’s a breakdown of what departments are asking for in 2022:

CITY MANAGER Peter Steblin is asking council for a

PAST HIKES • 2021: 2.69% • 2020: 2.64% • 2019: 2.56% • 2018: 2.06% • 2017: 2.13%

PETER STEBLIN CITY MANAGER

$249,000 bump — or a 0.15 per cent tax lift — to pay for an intergovernmental relations manager ($138,100) and a privacy analyst ($110,900) to handle external agency and First Nations matters, as well as freedom of information (FOI) requests. Despite recently losing the court case against FortisBC to remove its pipeline from under Como Lake Avenue, the city has made strides to represent the interests of Coquitlam residents, Steblin said, noting other pressures from Trans Mountain, the Port of Vancouver and Metro Vancouver. And, on the FOI front, the city is handling more requests for information for insurance claims such as access to traffic camera footage and fire incident reports, said Jay Gilbert, Coquitlam’s director of intergovernmental relations and legislative services. Besides the pandemic recovery, the top items that Steblin will be overseeing in 2022 are the Spani Pool renewal, the Integrated Development Financial Review, the Climate Action Plan and regional policing initiatives, as well as a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion.

DEPUTY CITY MANAGER

Raul Allueva, whose portfolio now includes economic development and planning/ development, is asking for $338,100 — to be selffunded, with a zero tax impact — to pay for an inhouse lawyer ($159,700) to

handle the transit-oriented development and other planning applications, as well as transitional funding ($178,000). Allueva is also requesting $120,000 for an economic development strategy — to come through the Economic Development Reserve — to study job generation and future trends. He applauded city staff for pivoting during the pandemic. “There have been a lot of things coming at us,” he told council, adding the health emergency “is changing the way we work.” Still, Coun. Chris Wilson urged Allueva, who also manages bylaw enforcement, to stay on top of taxpayers’ concerns especially for construction along the Evergreen Extension corridor. “It’s taken a huge toll on our residents,” Wilson said, noting the negative impacts with building hours, road closures and garbage/recycling collection.

PLANNING

Newly appointed GM Don Luymes, who previously held the parks/rec portfolio, took over from Jim McIntyre this year — in the middle of a massive building boom. Coquitlam is “already 50% ahead of last year,” he said, noting the city issued 549 building permits from January to September in 2021, equalling a construction value of $269 million. As well, during that same time period, the city inspected a combined 17,443 building and plumbing jobs. Currently, Coquitlam has 208 active development applications, along with four master development plans on the books that, if approved, would bring in 42 towers with about 20,500 homes; it also has 12 transit-oriented bids in-stream that call for 13 towers with 4,100 units.

Luymes is asking for nine new positions in his department, of which one planner is proposed to be funded from general taxation ($101,200 or a 0.06 per cent tax lift); seven jobs are to be self-funded (through development); and a oneyear systems analyst position to be paid from reserves, for a total value of $805,500. Luymes also wants to raise building permit and development services fees to adjust to a 2.8 per cent inflation rate; if approved, those new revenues would yield $191,700. Coun. Dennis Marsden pressed Luymes to find ways to speed up the planning process, commenting on a recent development application that took nine months to get to third reading.

ENGINEERING

With planning comes engineering to lay the ground work. GM Jaime Boan is asking for $282,200 — or a 0.11 per cent tax hike — to pay for three positions, as well as $613,100 for five positions with no tax impact. Boan warned council about the rising costs of materials and tradespeople, as well as the aging infrastructure (sewer/drainage systems) that the city will likely have to borrow to update. As for the rising cost of water that’s supplied by Metro Vancouver, Boan said taxpayers will be hit hard in the next few years and the city will need to find a financial cushion to soften the blow. Boan highlighted four capital projects that the city will work on in 2022: the transit-development monitoring program; eMobility; safety mobility; and Quarry Road (from Gilley’s Trail to Widgeon Park), of which a portion will be paid by Metro Vancouver.

PARKS AND REC

Newly appointed GM Lanny Englund has 11 requests for council to consider — mostly for labour. Five of them represent a 0.19 per cent tax hike. Like Luymes, he’s also asking for a fee increase of

2.8 per cent to reflect inflation, which would yield $34,900 from rec users. With three rec centres coming online in the next 48 months — the Burquitlam YMCA, Place Maillardville and the $115 million Northeast Community Centre, the latter of which got council’s blessing last month — as well as the southern extension of the Coquitlam Crunch, the Spani Pool renewal and the next phases for Mackin and Glen parks, Englund’s plate is full. And he cautioned that the city will likely have to dip into its own reserves from development to borrow for the big capital projects. Still, council voiced its concern about the lack of pickleball facilities in the city (an update on the tennis/ pickleball strategy is due early next year). With the high price for real estate, the municipality needs to secure space for the sport, Coun. Chris Wilson said. “If we don’t start identifying areas where pickleball could be played… eventually that land will be used for other things,” he said. “The demand is much higher than we can accommodate right now.”

RCMP

Coquitlam detachment’s Supt. Keith Bramhill isn’t asking for additional Mounties next year given the new union contract that uniformed officers inked this summer. The ratification of the first-ever RCMP collective agreement is a big driver for the 2022 budget increase, as the deal will require retroactive pay and wage hikes. Gorana Cabral, Coquitlam’s manager of financial planning, said the RCMP contractual settlement will add another $1.34 million to the operating budget — about a one per cent spike. Civilian staff are also due to receive a two per cent uptick to their CUPE pay. Currently, the detachment has 244 RCMP officers, of which 166 are seconded to Coquitlam, 75 to Port Coquitlam and three to provincial units.

On its 2022 agenda, Bramhill said, is the need to implement a mental health mobile unit with Fraser Health — taking pressure off RCMP duties — as well as regional policing initiatives and a strategic plan renewal.

FIRE/RESCUE

Fire chief Jim Ogloff is asking for $24,600 — to be funded internally, with no tax impact — for a temporary part-time support clerk to help process additional inspection assignments. But, for the five-year capital plan, he’s requesting $800,000 to replace the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and $500,000 for a fire/rescue support vehicle. With a crew of 183 FTE, Ogloff said the department is facing pressures with the population growth. In December, he plans to talk to council about the Southwest Fire Protection Strategy.

CORPORATE

GM Nikki Caulfield, who oversees IT, human resources and communications, is calling for five new positions for a total of $692,500 or a 0.37 per cent tax lift. They are a manager of diversity, equity and inclusion ($184,800); a civic engagement manager ($140,000), following a recent review of the communications division; a business services manager ($157,100); an IT systems specialist ($123,700); and an engagement data analyst ($86,900). As well, she’s requesting that $200,000 be spent on civic space planning at city hall and the annex. FINANCE, LANDS GM Michelle Hunt is asking for three positions for a total tax impact of 0.10%: a business services manager (to be equally shared with corporate services); a utilities accounting clerk; and a senior real estate specialist. As well, Hunt is requesting $1 million to pay for the growing number of successful tax appeals, to come from reserves (there are about 160 outstanding appeals).

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We are swimming against a rising tide: minister New facility to treat people with mental health, addictions JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

A Centre of Excellence to help British Columbians with both mental health and addiction challenges is now open in Coquitlam. Last Friday, the provincial government formally launched the səmiq̓wəʔelə Red Fish Healing Centre on the grounds that used to be called Riverview Hospital. The $130 million facility will be the first of its kind in North America, said Sheila Malcolmson, B.C.’s minister of mental health and additions, as the care model to deliver the recovery programs to patients was tied to the design of the building. Before the press conference, Malcolmson toured the 105-bed centre with Chief Ed Hall of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation, which has a land claim on the historical site, as well as three Tri-City MLAs: Solicitor General and Minister of Public Safety Mike Farnworth

The səmiq̓wəʔelə Red Fish Healing Centre replaces the now-decommissioned Burnaby Centre for Mental Health and Addictions on Willingdon Avenue. Pictured at last Friday’s press conference are (left to right) kʷikʷəƛ̓əm Chief Ed Hall, minister Sheila Malcolmson and Coquitlam-Burke Mountain MLA Fin Donnelly. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

(Port Coquitlam); Finance Minister Selina Robinson (CoquitlamMaillardville); and Fin Donnelly (Coquitlam-Burke Mountain). Calling the natural lightfilled centre “a major and overdue step,” Malcolmson

said the facility will be ground-breaking as it aims to treat adults with the most severe and complex concurrent disorders. And its healthcare practitioners will be “fanning out” their findings and expertise to other health authorities

around the province and beyond to treat people in those communities. Besides the in-person care, the səmiq̓wəʔelə Red Fish Healing Centre will also provide virtual education and solutions for people with the dual disorders.

Malcolmson cited the opioid epidemic that’s been exacerbated by the COVID19 pandemic. Last year, 6,213 Canadians died from the drug compared with about 4,000 in 2019. “We are swimming against a rising tide,” she said, noting the

centre will help people who have “fallen through the cracks.” Open since Oct. 12, the hub replaces the now-decommissioned Burnaby Centre for Mental Health and Addictions on Willingdon Avenue. And while patients are referred to Red Fish by local health authorities, it’s not yet at full capacity, said David Byres, president and CEO of the Provincial Health Services Authority. The centre news follows an earlier provincial opening of 101 new beds in B.C. for adults plus 30 more spots for youth, Malcolmson said. As well, the government announced last month a $132 million push to add 130 healthcare staff, 195 substance-use treatment beds and 65 new or improved services across B.C. But while more treatment beds are to come, Malcolmson told the Tri-City News that there are no immediate plans to build more facilities at səmiq̓wəʔelə in Coquitlam. Robinson, a former family therapist with SHARE, said specialized treatment is critical — especially to understand the opioid crisis. “We are losing loved ones.”

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The Coquitlam Express players are at the Poirier Palace tonight and Saturday for games against the Langley Rivermen and Salmon Arm Silverbacks, respectively. The puck drops at 7 p.m. each night at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam).

Looking for unique ideas for family and friends on your Christmas shopping list? Today is the last day to place your bids on prizes in the fifth annual Place des Arts online auction, a fundraiser for arts education. The Coquitlam venue hopes to collect at least $5,000. And if there are no items of interest, organizers are encouraging cash donations.

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Canadian jazz singer Karin Plato (pictured below) is at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for two shows: 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Last year, her recording of This Could Be the One, with the Karin Plato Quintet, was called “a record to die for” by Robert Deutsch in Stereophile Magazine. Her quintet also includes James Danderfer (bass clarinet/clarinet); Chris Gestrin (piano); Laurence Mollerup (bass); and Joe Poole (drums).

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Slide on your gum boots to help pull invasive plants form the Shoreline Trail at Rocky Point Park (2900-block of Murray Street, Port Moody). The event takes place from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Park at the back of the Port Moody Recreation Complex (300 Ioco Rd.) by the tennis courts. The group meets at the Shoreline Trail sign kiosk. Gloves, eye protection and tools will be provided by the city; however, bring a water bottle.

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nce in awhile, an exciting boutique condo building comes around offering the best of urban living with Mother Nature at its doorstep. Welcome to Otivo Development Group’s Lariva – an eye-catching four-storey mixture of wood and brick low rise showcasing an inspiring collection of 26, contemporary studios, one and two-bedroom homes. Since launching, Lariva has been so successful it is already more than 50 per cent sold. It’s easy to understand why Lariva is sought-after. Sitting alongside the newly extended scenic Donald Street Pathway, that connects to Port Coquitlam’s vibrant and artsy downtown centre with its wide range of shopping and dining options, Lariva enjoys the best that this thriving city has to offer. In addition, growing families can also count on proximity to excellent elementary, middle and high schools, as well as SFU. That’s not all. Port Coquitlam is at the epi centre for a greater connection to nature — hiking trails, parks galore, wilderness areas, roaring rivers, scenic lakes and the awesome ocean — without taking you too far from the bustling city.

Port Coquitlam is also home to the newly revitalized Port Coquitlam Recreation Centre. With nearly five acres of indoor and outdoor facilities, residents at the Lariva can enjoy the expansive range of amenities within a five-minute walk from Welcher Avenue. With Alouette River and Golden Ears Provincial Park close by, and plenty of urban amenities nearby, Lariva offers a unique opportunity to live in a thriving, vibrant neighbourhood. It gets better – a gorgeous oversized rooftop patio with dramatic skyline andviews is the crowning glory. Then, there’s the fully furnished multi-purpose room – perfect for enjoying evening with family, friends and neighbours. Thoughtfully curated by award-winning

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Public comment now open on big pipe dig up Pipeline Road Key infrastructure project will impact road for two years JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

A part of Coquitlam’s Pipeline Road will be dug up next year for a massive water pipe. And Metro Vancouver is now reaching out to residents to learn more about the two-year wain main project that will stretch along Pipeline Road, from Guildford Way to Robson Drive. Public comment is open until Nov. 12. Information about the construction is also available via the community liaison at 604-4326200 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or after hours at 604-451-6610 (4:30 p.m. to 8 a.m. daily). Alternatively, email icentre@metrovancouver.org (include ‘Coquitlam Water

Main Project - Robson to Guildford Section’ in the subject line). The Guildford to Robson corridor is the first section for installation: the northern route — up to the end of Pipeline Road — as well as the Cape Horn work will run from 2024 to 2029. The City Centre tunnel section dig and installation is scheduled from 2025 to 2029. Measuring 3.5 m in diametre, the Coquitlam water main is a key piece of infrastructure to meet the future drinking water demands of the region, especially for the communities south of the Fraser River and east of Coquitlam, and will link with the Coquitlam Lake reservoir, when finished. Metro Vancouver project manager Bob Cheng said the authority and city staff have been working to make sure the community has as few disruptions as possible during construction. “As we approach site preparation

A comparison of the existing water mains to the 3.2m pipe that will be installed from Cape Horn to the top north end of Pipeline Road in Coquitlam The construction for the full pipe is scheduled to take place from the fall of 2022 to 2029.

and construction next year, local residents and businesses will receive ongoing communication through newsletters, web updates, email and on-site signage,” he stated. “A community liaison has been assigned to the project to answer questions, listen to concerns and share public feedback with the project team throughout the project.”

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The Happy Side Effects of Volunteering Did you know that while you are out helping and supporting your community, your efforts can have some happy side effects for your body too? Volunteering can lower your stress levels, boost your self-conﬁdence, improve your mental health and give you a chance to learn something new. Learn more at coquitlam.ca/supporthub.

GET INVOLVED Board Fundamentals: Roles & Responsibilities Calling all new or current board members and directors— learn how to engage your board and align their work with organizational values and vision in this upcoming workshop. Topics include: ﬁve key board responsibilities, the role of oversight, governance vs operations perspective, board development, recruitment and training, meeting management, and committee structure and board tools. Thursday, Nov. 25 | 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. FREE Register at coquitlam.ca/supporthub

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Storyboard to remember 107-year-old tragedy MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

The City of Port Moody will spend $1,815 to install a storyboard commemorating a tragedy that happened in Vancouver 107 years ago. The sign will tell the story of the Komagata Maru, a Japanese ship that sailed into Vancouver in May 1914, but was refused permission to dock for two months to disembark its 376 Sikh, Muslim and Hindu passengers or get them basic supplies like food

and water. After the beleaguered vessel was escorted back to India by a Canadian naval ship, several of the passengers were killed or injured by British troops. Others were sent to jail, where many became radicalized and ended up taking a role in India’s fight for independence. Raj Singh Toor, the vice-president of the Descendants of Komagata Maru Society, said the story of what happened to the Komagata Maru reaches far into several Lower Mainland

communities, including Port Moody where relatives and descendants of some of its passengers settled and worked in local lumber mills. He said the fate of the Komagata Maru needs to be memorialized as a teaching tool for current and future generations about the toll racism can exact.

“There’s still systemic racism,” said Toor, whose grandfather was amongst the Komagata Maru’s passengers who was imprisoned for five years upon his return to India. “We have to educate the communities that this can’t happen again.” In his 15-year quest to memorialize the Komagata Maru, Toor has had several

successes, including apologies from the Canadian and British Columbia governments, as well as another from Vancouver in June 2020. Storyboards have also been erected in a number communities, and the City of New Westminster agreed to name a dock in Queensborough after the rejected vessel.

In a report to council, Port Moody policy planner Jess Daniels said staff in her department will work with the city’s parks staff to determine an appropriate location for the storyboard, either along the Shoreline Trail near the Old Mill site or at Rocky Point Park looking toward the property formerly occupied by the Flavelle sawmill.

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Terry Fox’s brother Fred thanked the members and staff at the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club in Coquitlam last month and took $4,795 that was raised at the Terry Fox Walk at its executive course.

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POCO The Riverside Rapids senior girls volleyball team spiked first place at the recent Trinity Western University Baden volleyball tournament in Langley. The team defeated Notre Dame in the playoff final.

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Two Coquitlam companies were recognized last month at the Safety Pinnacle Awards. HEVVY/Toyo Pumps and AMPCO Manufacturing were singled out by the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of B.C. for their health and safety leadership. HEVVY/Toyo earned a Topaz accolade, which is awarded to companies that have successfully developed and implemented a health and safety management system that meets the COR/Occupational Safety Standard of Excellence standard. Ampco president and CEO Dann Konkin (pictured above) was also nominated for the Ben Hume Leadership Award. “Achieving a Safety Pinnacle Award is a testimony to a company’s commitment to health and safety excellence — and more importantly — protecting their people from injury and illness in the workplace,” said Lisa McGuire, President and CEO of the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC. “We are honoured to recognize so many B.C. companies for making safety a priority in a very challenging year.”

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A “passport” fundraiser for colon cancer research brought in $24,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation. Organized by the Goutsisson Family Foundation, the 2021 version of the Tour The Tri-Cities Passport Program saw 1,185 passports sold to customers to get discounts at 36 businesses. “This exceeded our expectations and we can’t thank you enough for your support,” president Shane Goutsis stated.

GUIDES Metro Vancouver Girl Guides gathered at the Coquitlam Central station last month to learn about public transit. The young members met transit police to hear about safety tips and toured the TransLink loop.

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Coquitlam has won another Communities in Bloom prize. Last month, the city took an outstanding achievement award for its Community Support and Recovery Plan (CSRP), a $5 million pandemic relief fund. The national accolade also recognizes the municipality for its volunteering activities to beautify green spaces. Communities in Bloom is a friendly contest between municipalities that looks at civic pride and environmental stewardship.

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Competitors with the Coquitlam Skating Club brought home 13 medals last month from the Skate Canada BC/YK Autumn Leaves Super Series Competition. Held in Chilliwack from Oct. 14 to 17, the event resulted in six golds, five silvers and two bronzes for the Coquitlam team. The medalists are Keren Isakov (gold, Pre Juvenile Women U11 Group 1); Nicole Estay (gold, Pre Juvenile Women U11 Group 2); Anna Liu (silver, Pre Juvenile Women U11 Group 2); Emily Liao (gold, Juvenile Women U12 Group 1); Tianna Li (silver, Juvenile Women U12 Group 1); Charlene Fong (gold, Juvenile Women U12 Group 2); Destiny Cassels (silver, Juvenile Women U15 Group 2); Laura De Santa (bronze, Juvenile Women U15 Group 2); Sarah Garshowitz (gold, Juvenile Women U15 Group 3); Iris Ye (silver, Juvenile Women U15 Group 3); Daniel Zhang (gold, Juvenile Men); and Jake Willing-Sato (silver, PreNovice Men).

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on ANMORE ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 651-2021 Anmore Municipal Council has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held at the Village of Anmore’s Council Chambers on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 starting at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the bylaw is to amend the existing Village of Anmore Zoning Bylaw 568-2017 to create a new zone entitled Inﬁll – INF. The proposed zone will decrease the minimum parcel size to 1/3 acre and vary existing Floor Area Ratios, Lot Coverage and Setbacks. As part of the zoning amendment, the following parcels are being considered as part of the new zone Inﬁll – INF. The parcels are described as: CIVIC ADDRESS

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The relative location of the land to be affected by the proposed bylaw is outlined on the sketch below:

A copy of the bylaw and relevant information previously considered by Council will be made available for public inspection on the Village’s website under latest news at www.anmore.com or contact karen.elrick@anmore.com All persons who deem themselves affected shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing. Written comments will also be considered if submitted in person via drop box at Village Hall, 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC or, by email to karen.elrick@anmore.com. In order to afford Council time for consideration of submissions, please allow for delivery prior to 3 p.m. on November 16th, 2021. Council cannot receive new or additional information concerning the bylaw described above after the close of the public hearing. Karen Elrick Manager of Corporate Services 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC V3H 5G9 Phone: 604 469 9877 | Web: www.anmore.com

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Big bucks for new footbridge ‘Signature style bridge’ will span Coquitlam River DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Port Coquitlam’s McAllister footbridge is a key linkage between the city’s downtown and northern neighbourhoods. And soon, it may be safer, wider and prettier. Last Tuesday, Port Coquitlam city council chose a bridge style and construction method for replacing the footbridge next year. Even though the price tag is higher than expected, Mayor Brad West and councillors ultimately approved the plan. Calling the bridge replacement a “significant investment in active transportation,” West said he liked the new bridge design because the “aesthetics and the attractiveness and the usability [...] satisfies what I hope to achieve.” But the new bridge comes with a hefty 30 per cent increase in costs due to higher steel prices. Now costing $2.2 million (not including the cost of removing the old structure), the McAllister footbridge will be put together on the old one and craned over to the new site up-

New McAllister footbridge will be wider, prettier than the current one. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

stream of the current bridge over the Coquitlam River. A city map shows the new bridge would be more in line with McAllister Avenue in the city’s downtown. While costs are higher than expected, there could be help on the way as the city believes a $500,000 active transportation grant could be coming from the province to cover the additional expense. The new footbridge will also be wider than the current pedestrian bridge and will be able to accommodate public art. For example, tiles could be suspended on cable netting, incorporating Indigenous art and there could be different types of effects, creating a kinetic display or other effects, depending on the lighting and view angles. During the council meeting, councillors chose a single span bridge with steel box girders that will have less permanent environmental impact on the river than

the current structure and a construction method that should cause fewer disturbances to the river and surrounding roads. It was hailed with some enthusiasm by West and his fellow councillors as the current 39-year-old bridge needs significant repair. “Instead of Band-aids we’ll be getting a new bridge,” said West. He also noted the 2022 construction period “fits in nicely” with McAllister Avenue’s revitalization, now under construction, and plans to upgrade Veterans Park, Leigh Square and the Donald Pathway extension. Earlier cost estimates pegged the bridge at about $1.6 million. But a staff report noted that steel prices made materials more expensive. The so-called signature style bridge is more customizable than other types, and was mid-range among the three options presented. However, it will cost an additional $588,000 to remove the old bridge at a later date. The existing bridge would need to be closed for approximately two months while the new structure is assembled on the existing bridge deck. As well, the project will require architectural study and monitoring to protect any First Nations items that could be unearthed.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT ANMORE PROCEDURE BYLAW AMENDMENT Notice is hereby given that the Council for the Village of Anmore will be considering an amendment to Anmore Procedure Bylaw 541-2016 at the Regular Council Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at Village Hall, 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC The proposed changes, in general terms, are: •

Allow for electronic regular council meetings and special council meetings with participation of all Council members under emergency situations as deﬁned by the Mayor or Corporate Ofﬁcer.

A copy of the proposed bylaw amendment is available for public viewing on the Village’s website and will be available for viewing at Village Hall during regular ofﬁce hours until 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Karen Elrick Manager of Corporate Services

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Still ways to remember despite pandemic No public events due to COVID-19 safety protocols

monuments. As well, you can purchase commemorative poppies at local retailers and online including a digital poppy that can be shared via social media. Here’s how you can acknowledge Remembrance Day and learn about world wars that led to the annual honouring:

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HISTORY TALK

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DOCUMENTARY

On Friday, (Nov. 12) the Port Moody Film Society is showing Peter Jackson’s documentary about World War 1 soldiers entitled They Shall Not Grow Old.

The film was created using original footage of the First World War from Britain’s Imperial War Museum archives, most previously unseen, and all over 100 years old. The film will be screened at 7:30 p.m. at the Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Dr. in Port Moody. You must have a membership to view the show, which costs $5. Tickets are $5 each (cash or cheque only) and with limited seating due to 50 per cent capacity, tickets will be sold on a first-come first-served basis. Ticket sales will begin at SEE

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Remembrance Day Notice THURSDAY, NOV. 11

Due to Covid-19 restrictions in place this year we will not be holding our annual Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Port Coquitlam Cenotaph.

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SHAUGHNESSY

Painting poppies on the grass near the cenotaph in Coquitlam’s Blue Mountain Park has become an annual tradition. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

On Tuesday (Nov. 9) Historian John Goheen will take a behind-the-scenes look at the well-known poem Flanders Fields, which was written by John McRae, a Canadian army doctor. His talk — The

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Remembrance Day on Thursday, Nov. 11 will once again be a quiet affair due to COVID-19 protocols and efforts to keep the virus from spreading. That means there will be no public events at cenotaphs in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. However, special ceremonies will be held for veterans at local legions and

Remembrance Day Talk: Welcome to Flanders Fields - Canada in the Ypres Salient 1915–1917 — will take place at the Glen Pine Pavilion, 1200 Glen Pine Crt., in Coquitlam from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pre-registration is required at www.coquitlam. ca/registration or by phone at 604-927-4386 or at Glen Pine during operating hours. The course ID is 71713.

We still invite you to purchase a wreath in support of the Royal Canadian Legion, Port Coquitlam Branch #133, which we will lay at the Cenotaph on your behalf.

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6:45 p.m. on the night of the show. More information is available at pmfilm. ca.

PAINT A POPPY

Share your thoughts about Remembrance Day at Blue Mountain Park in Coquitlam or participate virtually with the City of Coquitlam’s public remembrance opportunity. Virtually, write a message of remembrance and mail it to parkspark@coquitlam.ca.

In person, visit Blue Mountain Park (corner of King Albert Avenue and Veterans Way) to paint a poppy or write a message of remembrance, with supplies provided. The hours are: Nov. 5: 3–7 p.m. Nov. 6: 1–4 p.m. Nov. 7: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Nov. 8: 3–7 p.m. Nov. 9: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. (city hall) Nov. 10: 1–4 p.m.

WHEN TO WATCH

• Residents are encour-

aged to have two minutes of silence at 11 a.m. Watch the national Canadian Remembrance Day event from Ottawa, starting at approximately 10:45 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 11. The ceremony will be live at the National War Memorial; watch it on national TV stations or on the Royal Canadian Legion’s Facebook Page. (More information here: https://www.legion.ca/ remembrance/remembrance-day/the-national-ceremony).

Of the thousands of Canadian soldiers who were wounded while serving in the First and Second World Wars, many returned home missing limbs. United by a common bond of amputation, these veterans not only served their country during wartime, but they made a difference in the lives of generations of amputees that continues today. In 1916, on the battlefields at Ypres in Northern Belgium, Sidney Lambert (1887–1971), a lieutenant colonel and army padre, lost his left leg above the knee.

While recovering at a hospital in Toronto, Lambert conceived of the idea of a national association to bring

together, support and fight the battles for amputee veterans, today known as The War Amps.

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T O W N C E N T R E PA R K

A new place to ‘go’ KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West gets a close shave from the blade of Darcy Cameron of the Gentlemen’s House of Grooming to help officially launch the Movember fundraising campaign by the Port Coquitlam Firefighters Charitable Society. The month-long initiative during which men grow beards and moustaches raises money and awareness for men’s physical and mental health programs. As part of the campaign, firefighters will also be hosting a hockey tournament at Planet Ice Nov. 26. This is the 10th year Port Coquitlam firefighters have been involved in Movember.

A place “to go” and hydrate for residents and visitors — on two or four legs — is now open in Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park. The city has installed a new universally accessible washroom at the south end of the Lafarge Lake trail loop behind Evergreen Culture Centre and features several amenities to meet the public’s needs. This includes two stalls with separate entrances, toilets, sinks, folding changing tables and drinking fountains on the outside for humans and pets. Scott Groves, Coquitlam’s director of strategic and capital

projects, said this is part of the city’s 20-year Town Centre Park master plan (TCPMP). “Providing easy access from the surrounding trails, the new universal and accessible washrooms are part of major upgrades to the 1.2-kilometre lake loop trail and surrounding area,” he explained, noting the TCPMP was adopted by council in 2018. Next to the drinking fountain is a water bottle filler to the left of the washroom, as well as a pet bowl so animals can stay hydrated on hotter days. Signs and enhanced lighting are also installed around Town Centre Park to help trail visitors easily find the washrooms. The city said more upgrades are already underway.

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A Bylaw to establish the rules of procedure for Council Meetings Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 124 of the Community Charter, the Village of Belcarra will be considering a newly presented “Council Procedure Bylaw No. 593, 2021” at the Regular Council meeting to be held on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 7:00 pm on Zoom. Purpose: Bylaw No. 593, 2021 establishes the general procedures to be followed by Council and Committees in conducting their business (components of the Bylaw include: Time and Location of meetings, Electronic and Hybrid meetings, Designation of Deputy Mayor, Council Proceedings, Quorum, Public Question Period, Conduct and Debate, Bylaw Process, Annual Report, and other General Provisions). A copy of the proposed bylaw may be viewed online at www.belcarra.ca under Council Meetings on the “Meetings & Agendas” page, on the Regular Council meeting Agenda for November 8, 2021. If you have any questions regarding the proposed bylaw, please contact the Chief Administrative Oﬃcer at ldysart@belcarra.ca with Bylaw 593, 2021 in the subject line or by telephone at 604-937-4100. Lorna Dysart Chief Administrative Oﬃcer

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City of Coquitlam

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Coquitlam will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on: Date: Time: Location:

As the City of Coquitlam transitions through the BC Restart Plan, those wishing to listen and/or participate at the Public Hearing are encouraged to do so remotely. To attend remotely: visit www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing or call 604-927-3010 for details and instructions. If you do not wish to provide input, but would like to view the proceedings, watch online: www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts

Monday, November 15, 2021 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2

Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

Item 1

Item 3

Address: 931 Grant Street

The intent of Bylaw No. 5149, 2021 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5149, 2021 from RS-1 One-Family Residential to RTM-1 Street-Oriented Village Home Residential.

The intent of Bylaw No. 5153, 2021 is to amend Citywide Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to redesignate a portion of the subject properties as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5153, 2021 from Development Reserve and Environmentally Sensitive Area to Large Village Single Family, Large Single Family, Environmentally Sensitive Area, and Neighbourhood Parks & Natural Open Spaces.

If approved, the application would facilitate the development of four streetoriented village homes within two buildings.

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The intent of Bylaw No. 5151, 2021 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the subject property as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5151, 2021 from P-2 Special Institutional to RT-1 Inﬁll Residential.

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Address: 1038 Delestre Avenue

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Item 2

Addresses: 1525 and 1541 Dayton Street (Subject Properties), and 1509, 1511, 1513, 1515, and 1517 Dayton Street, 3426, 3428 and 3430 Hamber Court, 1508, 1510, 1519 and 1521 Shore View Place, and 1491 and 1503 Coast Meridian Road

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The intent of Bylaw No. 5154, 2021 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone a portion of the subject properties as outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5154, 2021 from RS-2 OneFamily Suburban Residential to RS-8 Large Village Single Family Residential, RS-9 Large Single Family Residential, and P-5 Special Park. If approved, the application would facilitate the creation of 26 single family lots, one Park lot for the Streamside Protection and Enhancement Area and adjacent nature trail, and one remnant lot.

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As the City of Coquitlam transitions through the BC Restart Plan, those wishing to listen and/or participate at the Public Hearing are encouraged to do so remotely. To attend remotely: visit www. coquitlam.ca/publichearing or call 604-927-3010 for details and instructions. If you do not wish to provide input, but would like to view the proceedings, watch online: www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts

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The intent of Bylaw No. 5155, 2021, which is a housekeeping amendment, is to amend Citywide Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 3479, 2001 to redesignate portions of the subject properties outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw No. 5155, 2021 from Development Reserve and Environmentally Sensitive Area to Large Village Single Family and Neighbourhood Parks & Natural Open Spaces. If approved, the housekeeping amendment would align the land use designations for the subject properties with the current zoning and existing use. How do I find out more information? For copies of supporting staff reports and the bylaws, please visit www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing. For additional information and any relevant background documentation, contact the Planning and Development Department by email at planninganddevelopment@coquitlam.ca or by phone at 604-927-3430. You may also visit the Planning and Development Department in person at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Please note: while City Hall is open to the public, and physical distancing measures are in place, the City continues to encourage the use of remote means to obtain more information on these applications. How do I provide input? Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: •

Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca;

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Fax: to the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce at 604-927-3015; or

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In person: Attn: City Clerk’s Ofﬁce – please place in one of two City Hall (3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam) drop boxes, located at the underground parking entrance or by the main entrance facing Burlington Drive.

To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce prior to noon on the day of the hearing. Please note that the drop boxes will be emptied shortly after 12:00 p.m. and not checked again prior to the hearing.

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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 and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010. Those who wish to provide verbal submissions are encouraged to participate remotely via Zoom. Remote participants can use their computers, smart phones, tablets or telephones to speak to Council. Instructions for how to participate remotely are available at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing. If you want to provide a verbal submission, please register as far in advance of the meeting as possible. Registration for remote participants can be found at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing. If you wish to participate via telephone, please call 604-927-3010 to register. Please note, you may also register to attend the meeting remotely without signing up to speak to an item. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a speakers list for each item. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity. Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts. Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. Jay Gilbert Director Intergovernmental Relations and Legislative Services

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Left, Port Moody Police say Heritage Mountain Boulevard is a constant safety concern because of speeding. Below, Const. Sam Zacharias uses a radar speed reader to track motorists as they ascend the hill; in a recent one-hour period, 30 drivers exceeded the 50 km/h speed limit on the boulevard, and six of them were issued tickets. Bottom, Speed Watch volunteers offer a friendly wave when drivers obey the speed limit. KYLE BALZER/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

S P E E D W AT C H

They’ve got their eyes, and radar gun, on you Enforcement of speed limits is an ongoing challenge

the Tri-City News. “This particular stretch of roadway is an area we receive frequent complaints about with aggressive motorists known to weave in and out of traffic and speed during the evening rush hour... Speeding is one of the leading factors in fatal collisions in British Columbia.”

KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Heritage Mountain Boulevard is a 50 km/h zone from top to bottom and vice versa. However, Port Moody police (PMPD) said it continues to be an area of safety concerns on a weekly basis as motorists are seen speeding up the street, weaving in and out of traffic and causing potential hazards for those wanting to get home in one piece. On the afternoon of Oct. 28, the Tri-City News was invited to observe with PMPD and Tri-Cities Speed Watch team warn, alert and inform local drivers to slow down and follow the rules of the road while heading north on the arterial route. In a one-hour span — out of 1,100 vehicles counted in the 1100-block of Heritage Mountain Boulevard — six were given speeding

EXCESSIVE SPEED

A reader board registers a driver exceeding the 50 km/h speed limit on Port Moody’s Heritage Mountain Boulevard during a recent enforcement blitz. KYLE BALZER/ THE TRI-CITY NEWS

violation tickets totalling more than $800 in fines, while 30 cruised well over the 50 km/h limit, some nearly doubling that number. No vehicles were impounded. PMPD spokesperson Const. Sam Zacharias said the rest of the drivers were

following the rules of the road, but it’s still a basic law that others simply aren’t grasping. “The motorists I stopped and ticketed were exceeding the speed limits by a large degree, despite having just passed by the speed watch volunteers,” he explained to

Last weekend in Coquitlam, RCMP’s traffic enforcement unit pulled five vehicles off the road after they were all caught excessively speeding in a 50 km/h and a 70 km/h zone — four were along the Mary Hill Bypass (Highway 7B). The drivers each received a seven-day impoundment on their vehicle, a $368 fine and one got an extra $109 fine for failing to signal while changing lanes. Regardless of where you drive, Zacharias urges commuters to slow down as the risk is also there for pedestrians. Residents who walk up and down the fourlane Heritage Mountain Boulevard stretch have an increased risk of getting hit.

“This stretch of Heritage Mountain Boulevard is definitely a busy one for us. It’s one of many spots that we do have lots of traffic issues on. We respond to collisions in nearby intersections here. We also take into account the factors on the roadway; there’s lots of pedestrians that are walking up and down, it’s an open road which often allows for people to travel at faster speeds.” “So we want to get the message across to motorists to slow down, take it easy, and not be in such a rush to get home,” Zacharias added. “It’s not worth it. It’s important to give yourself extra time and also give yourself extra distance from other vehicles for extra braking time.”

EXCUSES, EXCUSES

And then there are the commuters to try to talk their way out of getting a ticket. “There are no excuses for speed and unfortunately, it won’t get you out of a speeding ticket,” explained Zacharias, who can recall a few stories he’s heard while out of the job. “One time, I pulled over

a driver who said they were just testing their tires out [on Heritage Mountain Boulevard]. They wanted to see how they performed and they were going almost twice the speed limit... Another one that sticks out to me is the time a driver told me they were speeding to dry their car off after a car wash.”

SHORTER DAYS

True or false, Zacharias encourages the public to “please slow down,” especially since fall weather is creating shorter days, evenings getting darker sooner and more inclement conditions on the way for the Tri-Cities. “With pedestrians out on the road as well, we want to make sure that everyone gets home safely at the end of the day.” ICBC states an average of nearly 30 people are killed every year in the Lower Mainland from speed-related crashes, and more than 80 across the province. More information on driver safety and pedestrian awareness can be found on the provincial organization’s website.

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TRI-CITY ARTS COQUITLAM BUDGET 2022

Cultural leaders ask for early Christmas gifts Arts groups ask council for more $ to pay for 10 items JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Arts and cultural leaders in Coquitlam made their cases before city council on Tuesday to talk about how they fared during the pandemic and to ask for more money. The operators of the Coquitlam Public Library, Place des Arts, Coquitlam Heritage Society and Evergreen Cultural Centre are requesting a combined $368,000 — net of one-time funding of $1 million — for 10 programs that would translate into a tax lift of 0.23 per cent, if approved. City council will review their wish lists before the 2022 financial plan goes to first reading on Dec. 6.

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Executive director Todd Gnissios and board chair Erin Adams are proposing to add three items to the operating budget plus a large capital cost: • $55,000 to run the Library Link, a mobile library that reaches underserved neighbourhoods in Coquitlam • $113,000 to adjust to the inflation rate • $80,000 to improve the library’s collections • $890,000 to replace the Library Link with a purpose-built vehicle As a result, its total grant request, including the $5.7 million base grant from the city, is $6.9 million for 2022. Adams said the Library Link was a “community lifeline through the pandemic” by providing reading and visual materials for residents. But the library, which currently has two branches and will likely have a third when

the Northeast Community Centre is built by 2026, also saw a huge uptick in its digital borrowing during the COVID-19 lockdown. Gnissios also flagged to council that the library will be asking for an extra $80,000 annually for materials over the next five years to keep up with demand, as well as another $55,000 in 2023 for the new Link.

PLACE DES ARTS

Executive director Joan McCauley and board treasurer Matthew Sebastani said the Maillardville facility saw a big drop in registration and visitors during the pandemic, with last spring’s sessions cancelled. And for 2022 and beyond, their aim is to rebuild the customer base and strengthen their staffing and partnership levels. Place des Arts, which marks its 50th season next fall, is requesting $53,500 for

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a facilities and technology assistant on top of its base grant of $1.1 million for a total of $1,182,673. McCauley said the proposed in-house position is needed as a staff member is currently doing the work in addition to their regular duties.

HERITAGE SOCIETY

Executive director Candrina Bailey is requesting an additional $39,000 to increase the administration hours at Mackin House Museum, for a total grant of $346,679. The funding, if OK’d, would pay for 12 more hours for the administration coordinator and five extra hours for Bailey, who currently

works 20 hours a week. Coun. Steve Kim congratulated the 21 society staff and volunteers for their outreach during the pandemic by providing displays and education kits, and developing an oral history program and community database. Coun. Trish Mandewo also applauded the society for its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs.

EVERGREEN

Evergreen Cultural Centre executive director Philip Hartwick and board treasurer Andrew Richardson said the City Centre facility pivoted through the pandemic waves by moving many programs online. The virtual outreach was

a “silver lining” during the lockdowns, Hartwick said, and “this resulted in some really great innovations on behalf of our staff.” For next year, Evergreen is asking for • $26,494 to adjust to inflation • $63,120 to create an education programs coordinator role • $19,430 for drapery for the rehearsal hall (to be made in Burnaby) for a total grant request of $1 million, with a base budget of $946,224. Hartwick noted that with the health order changes, the capacity for shows and programs is now at 100 per cent “but we’re doing so in a very cautious way.”

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CROSS-COUNTRY RUNNING

Gleneagle runner is poised for provincials Fraser North champ only took up the sport last year MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Cycling’s loss is running’s gain. Adam Crespi, a senior at Gleneagle Secondary, was trying to figure out an activity he could immerse himself in for four months as part of the school’s Talons outdoor leadership program; he wanted to do cycling, but getting a road bike would be an expensive investment. To run, though, all he needed was a pair of shoes. Less than two years later, he’s the Fraser North Zone senior men’s cross-country champion and, on Saturday (Nov. 6), he’ll be competing at the provincial championships in Vancouver’s Jericho Park. Crespi’s also had success running middle distances on the track, including winning gold medals in the U15 provincial championships for the 1500m and 800m races, and a victory at the BC Endurance Challenge last July in Victoria. Crespi said until economics set him on a running path, he’d never considered the sport. Now it’s his passion that’s even opened up some unexpected post-secondary possibilities. “I just really enjoy it,” Crespi said of the initial challenge he set himself to train for a half marathon. That was just before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. As his school and life routines were disrupted by

Gleneagle Secondary senior Adam Crespi has embraced running since he took training for a half marathon on as a class project in 2020. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

closures and public health restrictions, heading up to Coquitlam’s Mundy Park or out to Bert Flinn Park in Port Moody for a run amidst the trees proved a balm in uncertain times. “Running provided consistency,” Crespi said. “It made me feel better every day.” In fact, Crespi added,

he loved running so much, when the school year ended he kept going. He joined the Coquitlam Cheetahs to connect with other runners his age who shared his passion. “Everyone is so driven,” he said of his teammates at the track club. “It pushes you to the next level.” But where that level was

remained largely a mystery through Crespi’s first season as a competitive runner. The pandemic resulted in the cancellation of all meets in 2020. His only measure of progress was against the clock in virtual competitions. The results were encouraging. Crespi ramped up his

training, running six or seven days a week. He started going to the gym to increase his strength and refined his diet to boost his energy. He hiked up mountains, including the rugged 47-kilometre Juan de Fuca Trail on Vancouver Island that he completed in eight hours. Crespi said his natural

inclination to run comes from his years playing youth soccer. “Each game you’re running,” he said. “It really builds your leg muscles.” But, Crespi said, the team sport never really provided the community he’s found in running. “If someone you meet is a runner, you can instantly start a conversation. You’re on the same page.” Crespi said he’s not sure what to expect at his first provincials. Most of his competitors will be unfamiliar, as will the grassy route at Jericho — the majority of the trails he runs competitively at Mundy Park are gravel or dirt. He said.his strategy will be to sprint to the front and then try to control the race from there. “You have to be aware of your pace. In cross-country, the race can easily get away from you.” No matter where Crespi places though, he’s thankful for the course his decision to start running has taken him. Next fall, that could even mean heading south of the border. Crespi said his academic aspirations had him eyeing the engineering program at the University of British Columbia. But some encouraging feedback from American schools with well-regarded cross-country and middle distance running programs, like Brown University and MIT, have expanded his educational options. “It’s really opened up some possibilities,” Crespi said. “If I told myself a year ago what I was going to be doing now, I wouldn’t have believed me.”

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Chicken Centennial Centaurs running back Aidan Pasacreta is pulled down by a New Westminster Hyacks tackler in their BC Secondary Schools Football Association junior varsity game last Thursday at the Centennial Oval. Milan Ljutic and Harry Lobay each socred a pair of touchdowns to lead the Centaurs to a 32-0 win. The senior Centaurs also won its game, 34-3, over Mission last Friday. Both teams will close out their regular season schedules this week against crosstown rivals, the Terry Fox Ravens. The junior sides play today (Thursday), 3 p.m., at the Centennial Oval, while the senior teams play Friday, 7 p.m., at Percy Perry Stadium. The senior Ravens go into the game undefeated after a 39-0 win over WJ Mouat last Friday in Abbotsford. The senior Centaurs have four wins and two losses. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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BIGFORD, Melinda Mary April 11, 1965 − October 26, 2021 With deepest sorrow, we announce the sudden passing of Melinda Bigford. Melinda was born to Dutch immigrants on April 11, 1965, in London, ON. The family moved to BC in 1967. She grew up the youngest of four siblings on Atkins Street in Coquitlam and later settled in PoCo. A proud Aries whose spirit−animal was the majestic elephant, Melinda loved to laugh and was known by her many friends and family for her kind heart and willingness to help others. She enjoyed cooking, sunny travel destinations with turquoise waters, and hanging with both brothers at their auto events. Friends were family. She truly treasured every relationship, and we will treasure her memory as we mourn her leaving us much too soon. Melinda is pre−deceased by her father, Peter Sr.; and her sister, Anne. She is survived by her mother, Mary; brothers, Peter (Connie) and Martin (Gillean); children, Carrie Bucholz (Jacques) and Jeff; three grandchildren; and extended family in Canada and in the Netherlands. There will be no service, but in lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

OHIRKO, Stephanie On Wednesday October 20, 2021, our mother, Stephanie Ohirko, passed away gracefully, at her home, with her children Jill, Cori and Mike, by her side. Born in Winnipeg, Baker Drive was home to the Ohirko family since 1968. Stephanie created a beautiful home and life for her family; the responsibility she placed over and above anything else. A steady volunteer in community sports and politics, she was a realtor with Park Georgia, a board member for Coquitlam SHARE Society, and a legendary Curler - skip second to none. Predeceased by her beloved husband Walter in 2000. Left to mourn are her children: Mike (Rita Huang), Jillean (Carlo Puleo), and Corinne (Ken DiPietro); grandchildren Michael, Vanessa, Makenna and Nickoli will miss their Baba beyond words.

Stephanie will be dearly missed by many more people that she knew, invited in and embraced just like family. Our mom suggested that instead of flowers, she wanted everyone to simply promise to love and take care of their families.

If you live with and care for a person living with dementia, we invite you and the person you care for to participate in this nursing study. We are particularly interested in hearing from men/maleidentifying caregivers and members of the LGBTQ2SAI+ community. If you choose to participate, we will interview you once every three months over a three-year period and ask you to keep a diary of your experiences. You can stop participating at any time. We will compensate you for your time. Your participation will help us understand your experiences of providing and receiving care and navigating the healthcare system over time. For more information about the study, please contact:

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was born on April 2, 1940 in New Westminster, B.C., to parents; Omer Joseph Doucette and Ludwina Beatrice Doucette (Pelcher). Lorraine passed peacefully with her husband praying at her side in their Coquitlam home on October 21, 2021 at 11:45pm.

She leaves behind her loving husband of 61 years Marcel, their children: Theresa, Darrell, and Darlene. Predeceased by their 2 daughters Brenda-Leigh 1964-1969 and Dianalyn 1972-1991. Sadly missed by 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Psalm 91:1-2 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.

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