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Library calls police on anti-masker Coquitlam RCMP fined library patron $230 for refusing to wear a mask DIANE STRANDBERG dstandberg@tricitynews.com

Left to right: Kiyoshi Takahashi, a regional parks volunteer and longtime naturalist and birder, Elaine Golds, past president of the Burke Mountain Naturalists, and Jane Thomsing of the Colony Farm Park Association, with her children, Aaron, 10, and Anjalee, 3, who are raising concerns about the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project using 11 acres of Colony Farm Regional Park as a temporary construction site for staging pipe that will be placed under the Fraser River. For more details, see the story on Page 7. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A Coquitlam man has been fined $230 for refusing to wear a mask in the Coquitlam Public Library (CPL). But in a rare twist, the man asked for the fine, Coquitlam RCMP say. Spokesperson Const. Deanna Law confirmed two officers were called to the Poirier branch of the Coquitlam Public Library last Friday afternoon. They were asked to deal with a man who refused to don a

mask in compliance with the Nov. 19 provincial health order (PHO). The incident took place at the Poirier branch at 1:15 p.m. on Dec. 11, raising concerns about public and staff safety, according to the library’s executive director Todd Gnissios, who said provincial health orders require masks in both the Poirier and City Centre branches but a growing number of people are balking at the measures. “This particular gentleman doesn’t believe he needs to wear a mask. He refuses,” Gnissios confirmed, adding the man didn’t back down even when he was warned by staff that the Coquitlam RCMP would be called. SEE

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Church names Coquitlam priest as sex predator In early 2020, the Archdiocese received an allegation against Fr. Frechette STEFAN LABBÉ slabbe@tricitynews.com

The Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver has revealed the identity of a Coquitlam priest as part of ongoing revelations of sexual abuse going back decades across B.C. Ordained as a Franciscan priest in 1945, Armand Frechette served under the archdiocese at Coquitlam’s Our Lady of Lourdes Parish church from 1953 to 1970, according to an upcoming edition of The B.C. Catholic, a weekly paper originally billed as “The Official Organ of the Archdiocese of Vancouver.” In 1999, a complaint of “improper sexual behaviour” against an unnamed Fransciscan priest led to a settlement, writes the Archdiocese in the weekly, adding “It is now believed that this settlement involved abuse carried out by Fr. Frechette.” Then, in early 2020, the archdiocese is reported to have received an allegation that Frechette abused a nine- or 10-year-old boy at some point in the mid-

Former Franciscan priests Armand Frechette (centre), John Edward Kilty (right) and Johannes Holzapfel (left) are the latest clergymen alleged to have sexually abused minors across the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Vancouver. PHOTOGRAPHS VIA ARCHDIOCESE OF VANCOUVER/THE B.C. CATHOLIC

1950s. “The reporting person has been offered counselling and has received a financial settlement to his claim,” stated The B.C. Catholic. Frechette died in 1971. If true, the allegations against Frechette represent one of the earlier allegations of sexual abuse in the Archdiocese, with most thought to have happened between the 1960s and 1980s, according to a 2019 Archdiocese report documenting 36 allegations of

abuse mostly involving minors. The latest revelations come after 13 previously unknown victims have come forward in the past year alleging abuse at the hands of church officials, according to the Archdiocese. The other two priests recently named by the Archdiocese are: • John Edward Kilty, who served at Catholic Churches across Vancouver and North Vancouver from 1945 to 1983 when he died;

• and Johannes Holzapfel, who served as a priest in Vancouver, Powell River, Ocean Falls, Hope, Squamish, Abbotsford and the Diocese of Aachen in Germany before dying in 1997. Since Kilty’s death, allegations of sexual assault of a minor have come forward on separate occasions in 2003, 2013, 2019 and 2020, with the final allegation of sexual abuse of a minor in the 1970s coming in the

form of a lawsuit. In the case of Holzapfel, one victim has come forward alleging physical and sexual abuse of a minor, and a “financial settlement was reached,” writes the Archdiocese’s Implementation Working Group to address historical cases of clergy sexual abuse. “We believe that greater transparency allows us to reach and care for more victims/survivors while increasing vigilance and safe

environments within our parishes. Catholics are called to accept the hard truth of clerical sexual abuse and to live lives of charity and mercy, especially reaching out to the most suffering among us,” wrote the church group. Or as Archbishop J. Michael Miller stated, “We again want to acknowledge the deep suffering of the victims and their loved ones and I apologize to each of them for the trauma caused by the abuse by a priest. They are in my prayers.” The sexual abuse of minors at the hands of Roman Catholic priests in B.C. fits into a global pattern of abuse involving thousands of church officials and an untold number of minors. First coming under widespread public scrutiny roughly 20 years ago after the Boston Globe ran a series of reports documenting systemic sexual abuse, since then, thousands of Roman Catholic leaders have been investigated for sexual abuse in dozens of countries. In some cases, revelations of systematic abuse and resulting cover-ups have trembled faith in the religious institution; in others, allegations are only beginning to uncover the human toll of abuse as the whereabouts of many accused priests remains unclear.

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Gnissios said the man told staff “go ahead and call the police.” Const. Law said when RCMP arrived they also asked the man if he had medical reason for not wearing a mask, and a doctor’s note to prove it, but the man said no. However, instead of simply walking out of the library to avoid a fine, “he requested one,” said Const. Law, who said the unidentified man was fined and escorted out of the library. The call from the CPL is one of dozens the Coquitlam RCMP have received in recent weeks since Dr. Bonnie Henry stepped up orders to combat growing COVID-19 cases in B.C.

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In November, Coquitlam RCMP received 94 calls about people not following through on PHO orders. However, most people don’t make a fuss, Cont. Law said. “They take the education piece and they move on.

Most people wouldn’t want a $230 fine.” Statistics for the month of December are not yet available, according to Const. Law, but she said Coquitlam RCMP continue to be called out when people

are not following through on provincial health orders, including a requirement to wear a mask in indoor public spaces. “It’s a public health order and we’re enforcing it,” Const. Law said. CPL’s Gnissios said the

library calls police when someone refuses to leave and won’t wear a mask. For staff safety reasons, police handle the occasional situation where people won’t wear a mask. Gnissios said roughly three times a week at the Poirier branch and three times a day at City Centre people say they don’t want to wear a mask, even though they can get a free one at the front door. “We say to people, ‘If you don’t want to wear a mask you don’t have to come in.’” If people can’t wear masks or don’t want to for some reason, it’s recommended they use online services, which have been expanded during the pandemic, or reserve books for curbside pick-up.

Coquitlam is trying to save hawks, owls and other predators from dying of rodenticides. Last month, city council unanimously voted to receive an environment advisory committee recommendation to ban the use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGAR) on city-owned land. The two most common second-generation rodenticides are difenacoum and brodifacoum — the latter being responsible for the majority of deaths in second-hand poisonings. Secondary poisonings are a threat to ecosystems as the chemicals enter the predators when they eat rodents.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around Coquitlam. I’ve been enjoying seeing the lights and decorations go up at local homes and businesses – and one of the best things is that they spread holiday cheer from a distance, so they’re actually COVID-friendly.

Looking for ways to add a bit of movement to your routine over the winter break? Good news – we’re adding new ﬁtness videos to our CoquitlamSPIRIT playlist every week. Enjoy a mix of low impact and high-intensity workout videos led by your favourite ﬁtness instructors.

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Kwanzaa, or Hanukkah, this year’s holiday season is going to be different. But we haven’t lost everything that’s good about it.

This week, check out Pilates Challenge with Pam and Low Impact with Noosha, along with the other 37 options including ﬁve-minute movement breaks and virtual walks through Coquitlam parks. Get started today – visit coquitlam.ca/spirit and click on the Fitness at Home tile.

For this holiday season, let’s care for and appreciate what we do have, and let’s use our creativity to ﬁnd safe ways to share in the holiday spirit this year. Who knows, maybe we’ll come up with some special new traditions that we’ll want to keep around in the years to come.

Local businesses are the heart of the community, and your holiday shopping dollars can go a long way to helping them make it through these challenging times. Check out the growing list of local businesses you can support at visitcoquitlam.ca.

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Craving a Christmas dinner with all the ﬁxings? Coquitlam’s Senior Meal Delivery program is getting ready for a special holiday delivery on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Meal options include Turkey with stufﬁng and gravy, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts and cranberries or Ham with mashed sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables and apple sauce. Visit coquitlam.ca/meals to learn more or, starting 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, call 604-927-4386 to order and provide payment.

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The winter season increases challenges for those who are vulnerable to the effects of snow, such as the elderly and those with mobility concerns. Consider lending a helping hand or volunteering to be a Snow Angel. Here are some actions you can take to help your neighbours stay safe this winter: Y Consider those who may need a helping hand with snow shoveling and other tasks, like picking up mail, setting out garbage or shopping for groceries. Y If you notice a snow-covered sidewalk near your property, consider clearing the walkway while you are clearing your own. Slippery sidewalks are hazardous for everyone – particularly for seniors, those with mobility concerns and parents with strollers. Above all, check in on neighbours who may need a helping hand – physically distanced, of course. And if you would like to become a Snow Angel, visit coquitlam.ca/snowangels to learn more about this volunteer program. KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE

Winter Season Fire Safety

Fire prevention and safety is always important, and it’s especially important at this time of year. Candles may be pretty to look at, but those with an open ﬂame can easily ignite other materials. Instead, choose battery-operated candles as a great alternative. Be sure there is a working smoke alarm on every level of your home and that every member of your household knows what the alarm sounds like and what actions to take in an emergency. Coquitlam Fire Rescue also recommends installing a carbon monoxide alarm in a central location of your home. These inexpensive alarms save lives, and they make great gifts, too! Learn more at coquitlam.ca/seasonalsafety.

Festive Opportunities for All Ages and Interests

We’re being asked to stay home this holiday season, and thanks to our recreation team, you have a lot of options to Stay and Play in Coquitlam. Holiday Concert with Michelle Carlisle (50+) We’re taking our holiday performances online. Sing along to holiday classics from the comfort of your home. Enjoy a free festive performance from local musician, Michelle Carlisle, on Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Course ID #30666. Michelle will be taking holiday music requests. If you sign up for the concert be sure to also email your requests to pavilions@coquitlam.ca.

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Holiday Skating Opportunities Looking for something active to do with your family during the winter break? Pre-register for drop-in skating opportunities at Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex, including Public Skating, Stick, Ring and Puck, and more. Visit coquitlam.ca/stayandplay to view the holiday programs.

Online registration is available 24/7 at coquitlam.ca/registration. Phone-in registration is available at 604-927-4386, weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. (except for statutory holidays) and weekends 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Safety protocols are in place at all City facilities to ensure the safety of program participants and staff. In compliance with the Provincial Mask Mandate Order, masks are required in all indoor facilities with exemptions as outlined in the Provincial Mask Mandate Order.

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Pipeline project sparks fears for Colony Farm Naturalists say sensitive grasslands and wildlife at risk DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Colony Farm Regional Park in Coquitlam will become a staging area for the federally owned Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) project, which aims to use 11 acres of the park as workspace and pullback area while it installs pipe under the Fraser River. Metro Vancouver, which operates Colony Farm Regional Park, agreed to the temporary use after a series of negotiations, and a $1.4-million community benefit promised in exchange. But while Metro Vancouver officials say the money will be used to enhance the park, groups including the Burke Mountain Naturalists and the Colony Farm Park Association fear the TMX operation slated to start in 2021 will harm sensitive grasslands and wildlife, including birds and rare species of snails, in addition to reducing public access to the popular park.

Elaine Golds, of the Burke Mountain Naturalists, looks out over the grasslands at Colony Farm Regional Park. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

“They will be turning this park area into a construction site and the environmental impacts will be devastating,” said Jane Thomsing, of the Colony Farm Park Association. Local naturalists who have been building bird boxes and keeping track of wildlife — including nesting heron families that disappeared during the Port Mann Bridge construction

— visited the site Dec. 8, and called for greater public participation in the decision. “They didn’t ask for public input and they certainly didn’t talk to the naturalists in the area,” said Elaine Golds, of the Burke Mountain Naturalists. This is not the first time the groups have raised the alarm about TMX construction. In 2014, the pipeline, then owned by Kinder

Morgan, sought approval to use a portion of the park as a staging area but changed its mind and considered using railway siding instead. Six years later, Trans Mountain said it was shifting its staging area to an 11-acre swath of the park due to “engineering design changes focused on safety and seismic considerations,” according to a Dec. 4, 2020, TMX press release.

“Safety is our number one concern,” said Trans Mountain’s manager for Lower Mainland and community investment Lexa Hobenshield in the press release. “We explored a number of options for our original lay down location on the rail siding, however, due to our commitment to thicker walled pipe at water crossings, we now need to use an existing multi-purpose pathway within Colony Farm.” Once the pipe is laid under the Fraser River, TMX will “return the land to its original or better condition,” Hobenshield added. Despite Trans Mountain’s assurances, local groups say the land has been disturbed enough with noise from the Port Mann Bridge construction in 2012 and a recent water main installation on the western edge of the park where there is now a gravel walking trail. “It’s time to give the land a rest,” said Thomsing, “It needs time to restore.” According to a map on the Trans Mountain website, much of the area necessary will be at the south end near the Forensic Psychiatric Institute, but an access road is required along the western

edge of the park to Lougheed Highway. A portion of the pipeline will go under the Mary Hill Bypass, then swing west toward and under the CP Rail tracks, running through Coquitlam to Burnaby, including under United Boulevard. In 2019, the city of Coquitlam sought additional funds in compensation for the project. Meanwhile, Coquitlam residents continue to be concerned about the project through Colony Farm. Among the species that utilize the fertile grasslands, formerly an agricultural area for dairy and vegetable production, are great blue herons, barn owls, short-eared owls and barn swallows. The groups also note the area is especially important for migratory birds, which nest in the grasses and for voles and small animals that are food for eagles and other raptors. Metro Vancouver officials say they didn’t have much choice in working with TMX because they would have been forced by the Canada Energy Regulator to allow the work. At least by negotiating, the regional authority was able to strike a deal for a larger community benefit.

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MILESTONE ANNIVERSARY

PoCo Bowl lets good times roll for 70 years Family-owned PoCo Bowl is rolling back the clock for safe celebration DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

On most days of the week, PoCo Bowl is alive with the enthusiasm — and noise — of bowlers competing for top scores. The crash of the pins, rolling balls, some straight as an arrow, some a bit wobbly, would greet patrons upon entering the orange cinder-block building on McAllister Avenue. But in recent weeks, as COVID-19 has required a temporary shutdown of league play, the place is sometimes quiet, although small family groups can still book a lane. Still, business has been challenged in recent months, says co-owner Angela Madaski, who hopes that bowlers will come back to help the storied bowling alley celebrate its 70th anniversary.

Not all businesses have such a long pedigree. “We have been around a long time in Port Coquitlam and we're a fixture, I hope people will come back and support us,” said Madaski, who operates PoCo Bowl with her brother Curtis and sister Ashley Madaski. Built in 1950 by the Beattie and Froland families, PoCo Bowl was bought by Mel Madaski and his mother, Mabel Madaski in 1959. Brian Madaski took over the business in 1977. In 2019, after 42 years, Brian decided it was time to retire and his children took over. Now they are inviting the public to book ahead for one of seven available lanes, spaced apart according to Dr. Bonnie Henry rules, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 19 and 20. They’ll be able to bowl their first game for just 25 cents, a throwback to when the centre first opened in 1950, and celebrate with free popcorn and prizes drawn throughout the weekend. “While we can’t do a big celebration like we would have liked to, it’s important

to us to find a safe way to celebrate our anniversary and recognize the great community that we’re a part of,” said Curtis Madaski. Originally, the bowling centre was built with just six lanes. In 1963, four more lanes were added, and in 1968 another four were added, for a current total of 14 lanes. Teens, called Pin Boys, used to set the pins by hands; that’s all done by machine now. Automatic scoring was implemented in 1991 and has kept Port Coquitlam Bowl modern while keeping its old-style charm. As one of the last remaining bowling alleys in the area, PoCo bowl has managed to stay in business through good times and bad. For the celebration on Dec. 19, and 20, Madaski hopes others will help out, too, by bringing a food item that will be donated to the Friends in Need Food Bank. For more information about safety protocols, hours of business and to book a lane, visit www.pocobowl. com.

Clockwise from top: Angela Madaski's family has been welcoming bowlers for 50 of PoCo Bowl's 70 years. A quiet afternoon. Madaski catches up on paperwork in her tiny office. Shoes ready to be rented. Mabel Madaski at the counter.

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A trio of Port Moody health and fitness advocates is hoping to turn the city into a giant workout mat. Leanne Evans, of F45 Fitness, Shannon Day, of Lift, and yoga instructor Dawn Slykhuis, who owns RVN Wellness, appeared before city council on Dec. 1 to pitch the city to allow fitness and yoga centres to conduct classes in parks and public spaces like the Queens Street plaza. The women said the idea grew out of their own collaborative efforts to promote physical and mental wellness that was supposed to include a special public workout at the plaza in November until public health orders banned any kind of public gatherings. Anticipating those orders will eventually ease, Slykhuis said what better reason to gather again than to be able to move around and get fit. Evans added with so

Leanne Evans, Shannon Day, and Dawn Slykhuis are hoping the city will consider allowing fitness providers access to outdoor public spaces. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

many fitness pursuits now solitary in people’s homes, celebrating wellness outdoors is a great way to promote its importance, especially in stressful times. “Being outdoors makes you feel better,” she said. Several Port Moody councillors agreed. “I really like the benefit of this,” Coun. Meghan Lahti

told the women after their presentation. “Getting everyone outside is great,” added Coun. Steve Milani. Slykhuis said advancing the idea through the city ensures permit procedures are put in place and insurance concerns are addressed, issues that roiled to the surface in many communi-

ties back when fitness boot camps in public parks were all the rage. She added outdoor fitness classes are more accessible to people who might otherwise be leery of going into a gym. Council referred the women’s request to staff for further review before it’s sent back to council for action.

A champion quilter who wanted to give Port Moody residents a public place to gather, and a mom who rediscovered her passion for art and brightened her neighbourhood during a gloomy time are among the 14 people honoured by the city last Tuesday with civic awards. The program included special awards for community service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Brenda Millar, who recently won an international quilting competition, was honoured with the arts award for her role in transforming the Queens Street plaza into a public square. Carla Scott was one of two winners of the environment award, along with 13-year-old Aniela Guzikowski. Scott founded a Bear Aware Facebook group to share

information and tips on managing wildlife attractants. Guzikowski helped raise awareness about the environmental hazards of discarded cigarette butts. Other winners included Jeff McLellan and his family for their contributions to Port Moody’s heritage. Sports awards were presented to young lacrosse star Brandon Kirby, veteran football and rugby player and coach, John Macdonald and hockey volunteer Sharron Tulk. Ladawne Shelstad was one of five winners of the special COVID-19 community service award. She and her daughter turned garage doors in their Klahanie neighbourhood into canvases for giant chalk murals that brightened spirits during the early weeks of the public health crisis. For a complete list of all the winners, go to www.tricitynews.com.

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hile the odd event that does not comply with public health orders gets a disproportionate amount of media coverage – anti-mask and anti-vaccine protests, plus a few churches holding Sunday services – it is clear the majority of us are doing what we can to stop the spread of COVID-19. The deluge of emails I get from people wanting to comply with the orders, but still hoping to find ways to enjoy Christmas in some fashion, heartens me. Tom from the Kootenays wanted to know if his two children and their two kids could come for Christmas dinner with him and his wife. “I’m pretty sure they can’t, but I wanted to double-check,” he wrote me. He is correct: no such visitations allowed right now. Suzanne wanted to know

if her mother, who lives alone, could come for dinner with her and her husband. “I don’t think my three kids can come with the grandchildren, right?” she wrote. Answer: yes, mom can come (a single person can designate up to two people as part of their household bubble but other households cannot visit each other) but not the others. Cate wanted to make sure she was interpreting the public order correctly when she decided not to rent a vacation property to two visiting families who were from different households. Yes, she was right. Other news reporters associated with the regularly briefings from Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix are getting the same avalanche of questions about allowable behaviour while the health order ban-

ning events and gatherings is in effect. But there are still “loopholers” who want to find ways to push the edge of the envelope and err on the side of gatherings if there is an apparent grey area. People are wearing masks everywhere and not just in indoor public spaces, where they are mandatory. There appears to be fewer reports of “parties” being held in private homes, although some undoubtedly continue to occur. The vast majority of churches, temples, synagogues etc. are obeying the rules, despite the weekly story about two churches in Chilliwack breaking the law. Since the public health order was expanded, our rolling seven-day average of daily COVID-19 case numbers has been in gradual decline. B.C.’s daily average

peaked at 804 cases in late November and going into the past weekend was down to 666. Tragically, the number of people dying from the virus has been rising for several weeks. Almost all involve long-term care residents and, unfortunately, this is a pattern that may continue. Still, the looming Christmas season will prove to be perhaps the most critical time of this pandemic. We saw case numbers spike after both Thanksgiving and Halloween as people gathered in numbers. I see reason to hope the aftermath of Christmas will not be as dark and dangerous, especially with a vaccine arriving in increasing numbers of doses in the coming weeks. Keith Baldrey is chief political correspondent for Global BC.

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YOUR LETTERS DOG WASTE

Poop pileup could be because of frozen bins The Editor Re: COVID fears spark PoCo poop pileup, Tri-City News, Dec. 10. The latch mechanism and lid on the popular model of bear-proof trash bins are often frozen shut during winter mornings. Frozen bins may explain the stashes of dog waste bags neatly piled beneath a bin. Be calm, be kind. I suspect that a foot-activated bin lid would be susceptible to freezing shut too. Perhaps parks operations can spray anti-freeze on the latch mechanism and lid frame to prevent this frequent problem. Recently, I have noticed

tissues and other trash stuffed into the shield on some latch lids. I suspect that some people think that this shield covers a hole to drop items into the bin. I use a dog waste bag inverted over my hand to protect myself from contamination as I remove this debris from the latch; and deposit it into the bin. Be sensible. D.B. Wilson Port Moody

RECOVERY BENEFIT CRITERIA UNFAIR The Editor Oh yes, apply from Dec. 18 for the B.C. Recovery Benefit.

Wait a minute, just a thought here, if you lived financially OK in 2019, but got financially hammered during the COVID-19 pandemic, don’t bother applying. It was announced by the finance minister that they don’t care about what financial situations we might be in now because of the pandemic - only that during 2019 we had problems. They want us to use our 2019 tax returns to justify the benefits. So much for considering the real-time concerns and financial stresses of the pandemic here in 2020. So much for NDP promises. I’m thinking in their busi-

Dog waste bags pile up next to Port Coquitlam trash bins. People have been complaining about the problem and the city is now considering contactless options. CHANGE.ORG PHOTO

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COVID-19

Free half-hour parking in City Centre starts this week Coquitlam is the only Metro city to offer substantial relief to its residents JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Shoppers and diners will now be able to get 30 minutes of free parking in Coquitlam’s City Centre. The move was unanimously approved by council last month as part of its second wave of pandemic-relief measures to help residents, businesses and non-profit groups struggling because of COVID-19 restrictions. Coquitlam is the only municipality in Metro Vancouver to roll out such a substantial package, said deputy manager Raul Allueva in his update about the Community Support and Recovery Plan (CSRP). In total, the city will have spent $1.3 million this year to help Coquitlam bounce

Free parking for 30 minutes in Coquitlam’s City Centre started Dec. 15 as part of a COVID-relief package for residents and businesses. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

back including offering free on-street in City Centre for 30 minutes, allowing extensions for utility and property tax, launching Meals for Seniors, reducing fees for

drop-in recreation activities, providing community grants, waiving late fees for business licences, and donating $50,000 to the Share food and rent banks.

And, next year, millions of more dollars will go toward: • new public WiFi spots at Galloway and Brookmere parks, the dog park at Mundy Park and the Blue Mountain Park tennis courts; • grants for neighbourhoods to host physically distanced block parties, in the spring and summer, and for cultural groups for COVIDrelated activities that target low- and no-cost programs; • and economic development help for businesses. As well, the city intends to offer a free legal advice services to residents and non-profits on pandemic-related issues, and start a green street pilot program for outdoor gatherings (see sidebar). Additionally, city staff will look at expanding the Get Connected, Get Active recreation program — for low-income families — and free or reduced-cost facility rentals to community groups. In May, city council ear-

marked $5 million from the infrastructure reserve to pay for a phased-in CSRP. Allueva told the committee the intent of the CSRP is to be wide-reaching and cover as many residents, businesses and organizations as possible; the program will be reviewed each quarter, he said. Coun. Bonita Zarrillo said she’s grateful the municipality is in a strong financial position to be able to provide the relief and build resiliency. And Coun. Brent Asmundson said Coquitlam is “trying to stay in our lane” by not over-stretching budgets and reserves; however, he spoke against the neighbourhood block parties until a vaccine is in wide use as well as the difficulties with enforcing a 30-minute free parking limit in City Centre.

SIGN RELAXATION

Meanwhile, also part of the CSRP, city council OK’d a policy to exempt businesses

from some sign bylaw requirements, to help them recover during the pandemic. The signage relaxations apply to licensed businesses — and not home-based businesses — that want to put out sandwich boards, temporary signs, banners and window signs, to encourage more shoppers and diners. The temporary signs would advertise, for example, new hours of operation, physical distancing protocols, and changes of services and inventory.

STREET PILOT

Coquitlam plans to turn a few sections of its streets into social hubs next year. Its Pop-Up Green Street Pilot Program, of which the design guidelines went before a council-in-committee meeting last month, aims to repurpose two or three spaces with patios or a mini beach, in Burquitlam, Austin Heights, Maillardville and City Centre.

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DEVELOPMENT

Bold condos to be built at the foot of Snake Hill The project also features 17k sq. ft. of outdoor amenity space including rooftop decks MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

For developer Tommy He, receiving third reading from Port Moody council this month for a condo project he’s proposing to build at the corner of St. Johns Street where it meets Clarke Road and Barnet Highway may have felt like deja-vu. He, the principal of Bold Developments, had been there before. His company’s plan to construct a six-storey, 162unit condo structure at the foot of Snake Hill had cleared third reading of the zoning bylaw and official community plan amendments required for the proj-

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ect to proceed last June. But when a partnership agreement with BC Housing that would have discounted units by 10% through its Affordable Home Ownership Program fell apart, He was

proval for the project, councillors unanimously agreed they liked what He was now offering. That includes increasing to 16 — from 15 — the number of units to be offered to

forced to bring a modified pitch to make some of the units more affordable back to council. After a brief public hearing during which most speakers voiced their ap-

local purchasers through a rent-to-own program which allows them to put two years worth of rental payments towards their down payment. As well, the project will feature almost 17,000 sq. ft. of outdoor amenity space including several rooftop decks, a children’s play area and a fire pit and BBQ. The company will also build a multi-use pathway connecting to St. George Street and widen Clarke

Road at the St. Johns Street intersection to make it safer. Coun. Diana Dilworth said He’s plan to equip 103 units with some sort of den or office space shows “the applicant has really considered residents having to work where they live because of the pandemic.” And while Coun. Amy Lubik said she’d rather see the project address housing affordability by building affordable rental units, Coun. Zoe Royer noted there’s already 500 purpose-built rental apartments poised to hit the Port Moody market in the coming year or so. In fact, Mayor Rob Vagramov said the collapse of He’s deal with BC Housing might be a blessing in disguise as it means taxpayers dollars aren’t being used to subsidize home ownership. “There’s other priorities that definitely deserve the tax dollars,” Mayor Vagramov said during the city council meeting.

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4-H FORK WINNER

Pharmasave, which has stores in the Tri-Cities, marked World Alzheimer’s Month in September by donating $10,000 to Alzheimer societies in Canada. The retailer partnered with Carlton Cards for this year’s campaign to support people living with the disease, and dementia. The money was raised by Pharmasave customers purchasing Carlton greeting cards during the month.

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Taylight Brewing poured in $1,968 to Port Coquitlam Minor Hockey in October as part of the Pirates Treasure benefit brew. Pictured at left is brewery coowner Geordie Anderson.

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Port Coquitlam’s Victoria Pitsiaeli was named a senior winner last month in the Field to Fork Challenge. Hosted by 4-H BC and the BC Agricultural in the Classroom Foundation, the contest ran from June to September, and was open to youth ages nine to 19 who submitted recipes and cooking videos for a chance to win $3,200.

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A student team at Port Moody’s Heritage Woods was named the grand prize winner in the inaugural Minecraft Education Global Build Championship. Team Turtle Society built a turtle campus with canals, a hospital, examination bays and a research station as part of a task to create a world in which humans and animals co-exist — incorporating one of the United Nations’ sustainable development goals. The winners will have a virtual meeting with two of the story developers at Mojang, the video game company that owns Minecraft. To view Heritage Woods’ winning project, visit the YouTube presentation at: https://youtu.be/U6jVQ7BrqNE.

Twenty Port Moody students in grades 6 to 12 got a boost last month after the Port Moody Foundation gave $10,000 to School District 43 for new Microsoft Surface laptop devices.

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The Port Moody Firefighters Charitable Society cut $1,000 cheques this and last month to Muscular Dystrophy Canada and Tri-City Transitions, and made $500 donations each to the Port Moody Heritage Society, Port Moody Ecological Society (Noons Creek Hatchery) and Mossom Creek Hatchery, also in Port Moody.

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A sewing volunteer group stitched in another batch of handmade fabric shopping bags for the Share food bank in Port Moody this month. Fabric Bag Solution has made about 1,300 shopping bags for Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley food banks since Jan. 1. “With COVID lurking about, sewing has become a very popular creative outlet and a fantastic way to focus on something positive, pay it forward and green your community while staying home.” “We might reach 1,500 bags by Dec. 31, which would be incredible,” said spokesperson Joanne Morneau, in a news release.

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Senior hit by truck 2021 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE while out for walk 80-year-old with life-threatening injuries after collision STEFAN LABBÉ slabbe@tricitynews.com

Coquitlam RCMP is calling on the public for witnesses and dash-cam footage after an 80-yearold pedestrian was hit by a pick-up truck and sent to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The incident happened Dec. 5 — just before 1 p.m. — at the intersection of Falcon and Harrier drives when a black GMC pick-up truck tried to make a left turn, police said. “The male pedestrian was transported to Royal Columbian Hospital and remains in serious condition,” wrote Coquitlam RCMP spokesperson Const. Deanna Law, in a press release. Police say early evidence indicates neither speed nor driver impairment contributed to the accident. The driver of the truck is also said to be cooperating with the investigation. “We are reminding drivers to proceed with caution

when approaching pedestrian crosswalks as visibility can be extremely poor due to changing weather conditions at this time of year,” added Const. Law. As police officers continue to gather witness statements and video, they’re asking any eyewitnesses or those with video of the incident to contact Coquitlam RCMP’s non-emergency number at 604-945-1550. Ask to speak with the Traffic Unit and quote file number 202032759.

CYCLIST HIT

Coquitlam RCMP is calling on the public to come forward after a 63-year-old cyclist was struck — and seriously injured — on the Mary Hill Bypass near Shaughnessy Street. The incident happened shortly before 8:11 a.m. on Nov. 25. When police arrived, they found a cyclist laying on the ground on the shoulder of the Mary Hill Bypass’s eastbound lane. “The 63-year-old man was taken to hospital, where he remains in critical condition and police continue to investigate the incident,” said spokesperson Const. Deanna Law in a press release.

In accordance with Section 127 of the Community Charter, notice of the availability of the City of Coquitlam 2021 Council Meeting Schedule is hereby provided. The 2021 Council Meeting Schedule, and any changes to the Schedule that may arise throughout the year, can be viewed on the City’s public notice posting boards and on the City’s website at coquitlam.ca/agendas.

Please note, the City of Coquitlam continues to adhere to the Provincial Health Ofﬁcer’s Order regarding public gatherings and events. As such, the public will not be permitted to attend Council Meetings in-person until March 15, 2020 or the Order is rescinded. For the most upto-date information regarding Council Meetings during COVID-19 please visit coquitlam.ca/ webcasts or contact the City Clerk’s Ofﬁce. January 2021

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Uganda is not in a good place. While COVID-19 hasn’t touched many people in the African country, its physical distancing measures have shaken the nation to its core, said Port Coquitlam’s Carli Travers who runs a safe haven called Abetavu, in her husband’s homeland. The lockdowns have meant no schooling and limited travelling, which — for families selling their crops at local markets — has posed major economic challenges and, in some cases, loss of income. “We understand why they were put in place but some of [the restrictions] are hav-

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ing more harm than good,” Travers said. To make matters worse, the country is also in political turmoil with the longtime incumbent facing a serious challenger, in the new year election. Police brutality

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gotten so bad, so quickly,” she said. “It’s painful to see the pictures of people who were making ends meet, now are not able to.” Since the spring, Abetavu sent Travers and her husband a list of names of some of the families most desperate to find financial relief from Canada. And last month, rather than hosting their annual dessert night at the Riverside

Community Church in Port Coquitlam, Travers and Robert Birungi set up a fundraising program to have at least 100 of these families sponsored by Christmas. About 500 families are in need; however, the 100 families selected are in extreme poverty, she said. The couple is asking for $240 to help a Ugandan family for a year — or $20 a month — to pay for their

necessities: food, shelter, education, medical supplies, counselling, etc. through its registered charity, Classrooms For Africa. Tax receipts are issued and a photo of the sponsored family can be provided. Travers said the campaign aims to lift up the whole community, not just Abetavu. As for that site, which provides schooling for orphaned and vulnerable children and adults as well as a number of outreach programs, it is shut down, too, and Travers and Birungi’s adopted Ugandan children remain with caregivers there. They communicate with their parents in Canada daily via phone, video or social media. “They have a great support system,” Travers said. “We miss them and it’s hard. We are really hopeful to see them in person soon.” • Visit linktr.ee/abetavu for the Canada Helps page.

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Brighten up Port Coquitlam with lights, shopping local and giving back A new 12 days of Christmas holiday campaign launched today in Port Coquitlam is encouraging residents to help brighten up their community and support local businesses and charities. Residents who submit night-time photos of their brightly-lit homes to the city from Dec. 1 to 12 will be entered to win a $50 e-gift card to a Port Coquitlam business of their choice. One winner will be randomly selected each day of the campaign. The intent of the campaign is to encourage community spirit and support Port Coquitlam businesses and charities by encouraging residents to shop and give locally, and spread cheer and goodwill with bright holiday displays at their homes. The city will also join in the fun: the downtown area including Shaughnessy Street, City Hall, Leigh Square, Donald Street pathway, and the northside commercial area at Prairie Avenue and Coast Meridian Road are being lit up. “While we cannot hold our usual Christmas events this year due to health protocols, we want to do whatever we can to brighten up everyone’s spirits this holiday season,” said Mayor Brad West, who will officially switch on the lights at City Hall and Leigh Square this week. “The city will be lit up for this holiday season and we encourage our residents to also bring some cheer to their neighbourhoods with their own lights and decorations. We know it’s a tough time for everyone as we miss our usual gatherings. Let’s all do what we can to brighten people’s spirits and give back.” The 12 Days of Christmas contest is open to Port Coquitlam residents and limited to one entry per address over the 12 days. Photos may be uploaded to www.portcoquitlam.ca/ christmas, or shared on social media using the hashtag #winterinpoco and #WeAreAllInThisTogether and tagging the city (@CityofPoCo on Twitter

or Instagram or @portcoquitlam on Facebook). The 12 winners can choose a $50 gift card from any licensed business in Port Coquitlam. The campaign dovetails with the Port Coquitlam Downtown Business Improvement Association’s holiday Fa La La La Local Campaign. Each December weekday leading up to Christmas, the BIA will feature different business categories and stores in downtown Port Coquitlam that can help with holiday shopping and preparations. The BIA campaign is also giving away a $50 gift card to a downtown business every weekday in December. More information is available at www. downtownpocobia.com and the BIA’s social media channels. “We have some amazing and unique businesses in all areas of Port Coquitlam,” said Mayor Brad West. “I encourage everyone to support Port Coquitlam businesses and shop locally as much as you can this holiday season, for everything from gifts to groceries. Every little bit helps the businesses that keep our community thriving.” MORE HOLIDAY FUN IN PORT COQUITLAM To further help spread some holiday cheer, the Port Coquitlam Heritage and Cultural Society is holding its re-imagined 8th Annual Christmas Tree Festival, featuring small trees in the PoCo Heritage Museum and Archives window at 2248 McAllister Ave. Larger trees are also installed at the Gathering Place windows in Leigh Square, two of which are memorial trees. Residents are encouraged to vote for their favourite small tree by Dec. 13 at https://pocoheritage.org/christmas-tree-festival. Those who visit the display in person can also join in a scavenger hunt for a chance to win prizes – scan the QR code on the window and search for items hidden throughout the display.

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The winners will be announced on Dec. 14, and the tree with the most community votes will be awarded with a prize and eternal bragging rights. To view the trees, visit pocoheritage.org/ christmas-tree-festival/ or follow PoCo Heritage on social media. Residents can also take part in the Terry Fox Library’s holiday presentation ‘Charles Dickens and the Holidays with Author Heather Redmond’ on December 10 at 7:00 p.m. Redmond’s latest novel, A Christmas Carol Murder, is set when Dickens did his first writing on Christmas. Register online for this free virtual presentation at fvrl.bc.ca. While Port Coquitlam won’t get a visit this year from the Canadian Pacific Railway Holiday Train, residents are encouraged to tune in to a virtual concert Dec. 12 on Facebook Live – featuring Serena Ryder, The Trews, JoJo Mason, Logan Staats and Kelly Prescott – and donate to the SHARE food bank. The modified event is intended to draw attention to food security issues and ensure donations go to food banks, like SHARE, that would normally receive them. “We know COVID-19 has created challenges for many in our community – the need is great,” said Mayor West. “If you can, please make a difference is someone’s life by making a donation to the SHARE food bank or another organization this holiday season.” As per public health orders, residents coming downtown to view the lights or trees are advised to avoid large gatherings, wear a mask in indoor spaces, and keep six feet apart from those not in their immediate households. Residents are also advised to not gather in large groups to view homes that are lit up for the season. For more information about these events, visit www.portcoquitlam.ca/ christmas.

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The Grinch is not being allowed to set foot in Port Coquitlam this holiday season despite COVID-19, which is creating new challenges for socializing and fitness. Efforts have been made to find a way to provide traditional Port Coquitlam activities — such as holiday skates and swims and centrepiece-making workshops — that respect provincial health orders. There are many activities families can still do this holiday season; however, you must pre-register at portcoquitlam.ca/register for the following activities one week before the program start date: • Holiday skates at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC) will run from Dec. 21 to 31. Pre-register one week in advance of each skate. • Holiday swims at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre

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(HCRC) — including length swims, public swims and leisure pool swims — will run daily from Dec. 19 to Jan. 3. • Toonie skate at PCCC and toonie swims at HCRC are on Dec. 24 and 31. Preregistration starts Dec. 17. • Holiday centrepiece-making workshops are at the Outlet in Leigh Square on Dec.

16 (in person) or Dec. 19 (virtual). All materials will be provided for both options. • Winter day camps for ages five to 14 will take place onDec.21to23andDec.28 to 30 at the HCRC. • Holiday-themed after-school youth programs are available at the Hyde Creek Youth Centre, as of Jan. 7. Residents can also pre-register for winter recreation programs and art workshops at portcoquitlam.ca/register. The programs include: • Public Skating programs at PCCC begin Jan. 2. Skating lessons for ages 2.5 and up start Jan. 11. More information at portcoquitlam.ca/ skating. • Swimming lessons at HCRC start Jan. 4. Lessons are available for all ages. Parent or guardian participation is required for preschool and Swim Kids 1- 4 levels. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/swim-

mming. • Outdoor Playschool at HCRC will run Jan. 11 to March 19 for children ages three to five. Kids can explore Hyde Creek’s natural forest and trails, play games and activities like shelter making, rock design, climb- ing and jumping, water and mud play and imagination building. Go to portcoquitlam.ca/children. • Art All Ways at The Outlet at Leigh Square — for children ages six to eight, and nine to 12 — will run from Jan. 11 to March 8. Budding artists learn to express themselves through drawing, painting, clay, sculpture, mixed media and print-making projects. Residents can also unleash their creativity in free two-part clay workshops with the city’s artist-in-residence, Ratna Gandhi. The workshops will take

place in December and January and draw inspiration from encounters with nature. Workshop participants will create unique ceramic tiles for the final art installation. All materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Dates and more information is available at portcoquitlam.ca/air. Pre-registration for bookings at the PCCC weight room is also available. A number of protocols are in place to ensure health and safety during the pandemic including requirements for everyone 12 years and up to wear a mask at all times as mandated by the provincial health officer. Children ages three to 11 are also encouraged to wear masks. The city’s reopening plans will be scaled back or changed as necessary to ensure public health and comply with provincial orders.

Share some holiday cheer! Donate new unwrapped toys and non-perishable food items The spirit of the season is all about giving, and even though we can’t come together we can still bring some holiday cheer to local families in need. We invite you to help others in your community by dropping off a new, unwrapped toy or non-perishable food item. All donations collected will go to SHARE Family and Community Services. Thank you!

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Check for faulty lights before stringing on tree caused by a person trying to burn their Christmas tree indoors, resulting in a chimney fire.” Here are some tips from the OFC to reduce your own fire risk and keep your loved ones safe: • Keep trees, wrapping paper, decorations and other things that can catch fire away from heat sources. • Ensure a real tree stays fresh and green by watering it daily. Get rid of the tree after the holidays or when it has dried out. Many communities run Christmas tree recycle programs. • Choose flame-retardant or non-combustible decorations and only use lights that have been tested and labelled by a certified testing laboratory. Consider energy-efficient LED lighting, which produces less heat and poses less of a fire risk. • Turn off all light strings and decorations before leaving home or going to bed. • Ensure electrical outlets are not overloaded.

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The City of Port Moody’s hours vary through the holidays, except for essential services. City of Port Moody employees use earned leave or leave without pay during these reduced hours. Regular hours resume Saturday, January 2, 2020. Mayor, Council, and staff look forward to serving you in the New Year. • In case of a public works issue, like a water leak or flood, please call the After-Hours City Works number at 604.469.4574. • In case of an emergency, call 911. Front office non-emergency support at Port Moody Fire-Rescue mirrors the closures at City Hall. • Direct waste collection enquiries to the Works Yard at 604.469.4574. • Make utility payments online or at the drop box located in the breezeway at the rear of City Hall. Due to COVID-19, these hours are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please visit portmoody.ca.

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Grinch, Whoville for charity Holiday light displays are becoming an important way to celebrate the festive season in 2020. And one Coquitlam family is pulling out all the stops to make their display extra special. The Bilesky family is putting on a big splash with a gigantic display to raise funds for Variety - The Children’s Charity. From now until Jan. 10, the display will be on nightly from 6 to 10 p.m. at 2988 Forestridge Pl., Coquitlam. It will include a snowman display, a

Whoville scene with the Grinch and Max, and many Disney characters. There will be an opportunity to take a walk down to visit Santa in the tent, where you can drop off your letter to Santa and also snap a photo. “Take time to gaze to the rooftop where you will see Santa and Rudolph, the Grinch, and Santa waving as he disappears down the chimney. While you’re taking time to enjoy the scenes, carols will play merrily,” Marlene Bilesky told The Tri-City News.

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Port Coquitlam residents will get a little extra help recycling their holiday wrap- pings this season with the introduction of extra collection dates for recycling pick up. The initiative, costing $12,000 this year, is a first for the city as it endeavours to come up with practical measures to assist residents, according to Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West. The post-holiday pick up will also become a holiday tradition, as well, said West, as the decision for next year will be part of the 2021 budget planning process now under way. “It addresses what has been a long standing issue of people having it piling up post Christmas and having no ability to deal with it,” West told the Tri-City News. “Since we’ve announced it, we’ve had in excess of 200 comments, people are really appreciative.” This year’s extra recycling collection will take place on Dec. 27 for

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zones 3, 4 and half of 5, and on Dec. 28 for zones 1, 2 and the remainder of 5. For an updated schedule, reminders and other tools, residents are encouraged to download the free PoCo Sort & Report app (formerly PoCo Waste-line app), portcoquitlam. ca/sortreport. An updated PDF Collection Schedule and Zone Map is also available at portcoquitlam.ca/ waste. This is the latest improvement to Port Coquitlam’s waste services, which were expanded this spring with the launch of year-round weekly green cart pickup. If residents find they need additional recycling capacity on a regular basis, they can upgrade from a 240 litre cart to a 360 litre cart for $10 per year, or obtain an additional 240-litre or 360-litre cart for an annual fee of $20 or $30 respectively. Contact 604-927-5496 or email publicworks@ portcoquitlam.ca.

Recycle your batteries & give the planet a gift this holiday season! You’ll be helping to safeguard the environment for future generations and conserve precious resources. Materials recycled from batteries can be used to make many everyday items such as bikes, golf clubs, pens, water bottles and more.

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Nature scenes in calendar beam light on charities The scenic snaps of areas such as Mundy, Como Lake, Rocky Point and Minnekhada parks as well as the Traboulay PoCo Trail

and Pitt River were captured by Andrew Abrey, over the past eight months. Abrey selected a dozen images for his

2021 calendar, of which 100% of the proceeds will go to three Tri-City non-profits: Crossroads Hospice Society, Share Family and Community

Services and Tri-City Transitions. Abrey, who takes his Nikon cameras and lenses on daily walks, hopes to raise at least $500 for the three causes.

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With the holiday season in full swing, Indigenous Tourism BC is encouraging people to think outside the box when it comes to buying gifts this year. The organization has created an online list of gift-giving ideas featuring unique Indigenous arts and crafts across B.C. that people might not know about, with the hope more shoppers will add an item to their cart to help support Indigenous businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “With the current travel restrictions in place, Indigenous Tourism BC wanted to support businesses and encourage shoppers to support the Indigenous tourism economy in a safe, healthy way,” Samantha Rullin, ITBC

Find Indigenous art from the Northwest Coast, including prints, gold and silver jewelry, and wood carvings at I-Hos Gallery’s online store. INDIGENOUS TOURISM BC stakeholder and marketing coordinator, said. “The Indigenous econ-

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much more.” Shoppers can find an assortment of gift ideas from eco-friendly clothing to hand-carved masks, jewelry, pottery and art prints from Indigenous artists all over B.C., including Tofino, Whistler, Chilliwack, Ucluelet, Osoyoos, Alert Bay, Comox and Vancouver all in one place. MASKS, CARVINGS There’s one-of-a-kind hand-carved masks from U’mista Cultural Centre, in Alert Bay, Indigenous art from the Northwest Coast, including prints, gold and silver jewelry, and wood carvings at I-Hos Gallery, between Courtenay and Comox on Vancouver Island, or moccasins, housewares, blankets, clothing, and toys at Coyote’s Gifts, in Osoyoos,

just to name a few of the businesses mentioned. Rullin said ITBC had been inspired by the resiliency of the Indigenous businesses throughout the pandemic. “They are excited about the holiday season with some celebrating monumental milestones like the 25th anniversary at the I-Hos Gallery and the 40th anniversary of the U’mista Cultural Centre,” she said. The list will be available and continuously updated throughout the holiday season and beyond. If you want to add Indigenous art to your cart and strengthen a digital economy rooted in care for the land and each other, go to the gift ideas list, Rullin said.

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Coquitlam employers are among the most likely to hire new workers in Western Canada. That’s according to a new employment forecast from ManpowerGroup, which surveyed 1,287 employers across the country on their plans to hire in the first quar-

ter of 2021. Employers were asked: “How do you anticipate total employment at your location to change in the three months to the end of March 2021 as compared to the current quarter?” According to the results, 10% of Coquitlam and Burnaby employers plan to hire new staff between January and March. That’s up from the 8% seasonally adjusted growth predicted for the last three months of 2020. Across Western Canada, only Surrey and Richmond-Delta reported

more optimism in their prospects of hiring new workers, with 14% and and 12% of employers expecting to hire over the same period, respectively. However, that’s down from earlier predictions for the current quarter, in which 35% of Surrey employers and 14% Richmond employers said they would hire more people. The biggest prospects for job growth across all jurisdictions of Western Canada are forecast to happen in public administration as well as transportation and public utilities.

NOTICE OF COUNCIL INITIATED LOCAL AREA SERVICE BYLAW Anmore Municipal Council resolved to initiate the to process to establish a Local Area Service for Anmore Green Estates pursuant to Section 213 of the Community Charter to enable the Village of Anmore to collect $140,000 over a five year period, on behalf of School District 43, as compensation for acquisition of interest in land from School District 43 to allow for completion and operation of the David Avenue regional sewer connection project. The total cost of the local area service is to be recovered by a local service tax in the form of a parcel tax allocated between the total number of residential units serviced by the Anmore Green Estates current septic treatment system.

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School’s out on Friday, last of the gift shopping Event listings include virtual runs, live-streamed shows JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Friday, Dec. 18 SANTA’S SHIPS

Head over to Belcarra for the final weekend of Santa’s Christmas Ships, an annual

sail of lit boats that, tonight, heads up Indian Arm to Bedwell Bay and Farrer Cove. The procession runs from 7 to 9 p.m.

WINTER RUNS

Lace up your runners for the 8th annual Winter Solstice Run, a virtual event that happens between Dec. 18 and 21 to raise money for the Share Family and Community Services as well as the homeless shelter at 3030 Gordon Ave. Do a 10-km or 21-km walk/run on

the traditional route, leaving from Sun Valley in Port Coquitlam, following the Traboulay PoCo Trail to the bridge and ending at Harris Road in Pitt Meadows. Entry is by donation via canadahelps.org/en/pages/8th-annual-winter-solstice-run/. Alternatively, help raise money for the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation through the virtual Ugly Christmas Sweater Dash, an annual 5-km walk/run from Rocky Point Park in Port Moody. Entry is $30 for

adults, $20 for youth and $5 for kids; registration ends Dec. 24. Visit nowthatsugly. com.

Saturday, Dec. 19 PANTO TIME

Catch Pinetree secondary grad Sarvin Esmaeili in Panto Come Home!, a romp featuring an all-star cast of East Van Panto actors. The show is live streamed tonight and Sunday from the York Theatre in Vancouver. For

tickets at $35, visit thecultch. com.

Sunday, Dec. 20 GET YOUR GREENS

And your meat, baked goods and plant-based foods at the weekly Port Moody Winter Farmers Market, in the parking lot next to the tennis courts at the Port Moody recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.). The market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit makebakegrow.com.

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If you’re shopping for unique handmade gifts, check out the Christmas Boutique and Positively Petite show at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) as well as the Winter Treasures exhibit and Blackberry Christmas Marketplace at PoMoArts (2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody). Both facilities have affordable art pieces for all age groups on your shopping list. Visit placedesarts. ca and pomoarts.ca.

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There is not much Coquitlam’s new officer in charge for the RCMP hasn’t done, according to his résumé. This week, the RCMP sent out a press release announcing that Insp. Keith Bramhill, a 30-year veteran of the force, will oversee Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and the Kwikwetlem First Nation. Barnhill will assume the role this month after the cities of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam “unanimously” chose him to take over from the detachment’s former superintendent, Annette Fellner. “As former regional duty officer in the Lower Mainland, human resource advisor to the Lower Mainland district officer and coming from a large detachment of Richmond, I’ve become very familiar with human resource and fiscal challenges, while balancing community needs and expectations. I’m very much looking forward to working with all the communities served by the detachment,” Bramhill said in the press release. Bramhill joined the RCMP in 1991 and moved up the

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ranks serving communities across the Lower Mainland and Alberta. He has held a variety of roles including human resource management, strategic planning emergency management, policy development, general duty patrol response, homicide and serious crime investigations, media relations, recruiting/ career development, operational command and critical incident management. Most recently, Bramhill divided his time between two portfolios at the Richmond detachment: management services officer and YVR operations manager. He has been awarded a number of honours including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2010. Both Coquitlam Mayor

Richard Stewart and Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West stated in the press release that they welcome Bramhill as officer in charge, noting his depth of experience. Assistant Commissioner Stephen Thatcher, Lower Mainland District Commander for the BC RCMP, also expressed confidence that Bramhill would “identify and be responsive to the priorities of the communities served by the Coquitlam detachment.” Bramhill, a police inspector, will be promoted to superintendent once he starts in Coquitlam. He is described as a lifetime resident of the Lower Mainland, growing up in Ladner. In his spare time, he is a member and volunteer of the Royal Canadian Legion, and has a love for old sports cars.

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The Tri-Cities Interact Club, a group of high school teens who work to create positive change in their community, have kindly donated 18 toques to InnerVisions Recovery Society. InnerVisions is a drug and alcohol recovery program founded by former substance users built to provide a safe and organized space to help people achieve their goal of sobriety. The Rotary Club of Port Moody is hosting their annual chili luncheon on December 9th for the men in recovery, where they will receive gift bags which will include these toques along with other donated items. The Interact club is also currently working with schools in SD43 to run a holiday clothing drive. They are collecting lightly used clothing items to give to students within School District 43 who do not have a permanent place of residency. These clothing items include hats, gloves, jackets, and other essentials to prepare students for the winter months ahead. - Lucas Chiang, Tri Cities Interact Club

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Beware of porch pirates: BBB The Better Business Bureau is warning residents to watch out for porch pirates — people stealing packages from the porch or front door of unsuspecting customers. Despite more people working from home and generally being around the house to receive a package if it is delivered, a recent FedEx survey found that one in three online shoppers say they have experienced package theft in 2020, up from one in four in 2019. BBB said it is also receiving reports from online shoppers who thought they were scammed by an online retailer, only to find out their packages were swiped by porch pirates. “Do not run the risk of leaving your packages unattended, even if it’s just for a short period of time,” urged Karla Laird of the BBB. “Porch pirates target affluent and/or suburban neighbourhoods as well as apartment buildings where they notice large volumes of packages being delivered on a daily basis. They oftentimes drive behind branded delivery vehicles and try to capitalize on opportunities where packages are left on doorsteps.” “Pretending to be delivery drivers, sometimes wearing

Cut down on packaging The ongoing surge in online shopping-related shipping and packaging materials means creating a holiday with less waste will be about more than just creating lasting memories. And Metro Vancouver is helping waste-conscious gift-givers make thoughtful decisions about shipping material, packaging, gifts, decorations, wrapping and more. “Christmas will certainly look different this year and many peoples’ gift-buying habits have shifted,” said Jack Froese, chair of Metro Vancouver’s Zero Waste Committee, in a news release. “With COVID-19 continuing to affect our daily lives, many people have started their holiday shopping early and are buying more things online.” “The good news is that, if the shipping materials that come your way can’t be reused, they can likely be recycled, and there are still many ways to create memories, not garbage, as we get into the holiday spirit with loved ones both near and far.” For tips, gift ideas and inspiration to minimize waste this holiday, visit www.creatememoriesnotgarbage.ca.

caps and vests, they easily walk up to people’s front doors and move packages within minutes of them being dropped off.” With package theft being at an all-time high, BBB is sharing the following tips to help you fight back and prevent porch pirates from stealing Christmas: • Take advantage of online tracking services offered

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Young yogis left hanging after PoMo studio shut down Dawn Slykuis wants her young clients to be strong, mentally and physically MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Dawn Slykuis did something crazy so others wouldn’t go crazy. She opened a yoga studio in the middle of a pandemic. But any concerns Slykhuis had about the viability of her business were trumped by a desire to forge new connections with a population she’s been helping for 17 years as a counsellor for youth in crisis. Slykhuis said as anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic escalated last spring, she was seeing more and more young people struggling to cope with things like diminished connections to their friends, the loss of extracurricular activities like

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“Not a lot of them have the coping skills.” But it wasn’t until Slykhuis was walking down St. Johns Street in Port Moody last summer when she was serendipitously presented with a way to fuse her counselling experience with

sports and even an overabundance of screen time as learning went online. Some kids as young as eight spoke of suicidal thoughts. “They were struggling without outlets other than screen time,” Slykhuis said.

her decade-long passion for yoga. That’s how a vacant storefront became RVN Wellness. And while Slykhuis has adult clients, helping young people is her real driving force. On Nov. 12, British

Columbia’s representative for children and youth, Jennifer Charlesworth, released a report by Simon Fraser University’s Children’s Health Policy Centre that found young people may be disproportionately affected by the public health crisis. “The pandemic has the potential to amplify inequalities,” Charlesworth said in a press release, adding those can include pre-existing mental health conditions, youth in foster care, Indigenous people and those experiencing adversities like socioeconomic disadvantage and racism. “Funding and implementing enhanced mental health supports as part of B.C.’s pandemic recovery plan will help ensure that children and youth receive the assistance they need both during and after the pandemic.” Slykhuis said yoga can form part of that assistance. She said its measured move-

ments and breathing help form an intimate connection between mind and body that can ease anxiety. “It builds resilience,” she said. “It’s an individual practice, so you’re not worried about what others are doing.” Slykhuis said one of the reasons young people may be wearing the stresses of the pandemic is their brains aren’t yet fully equipped to deal with the “big feelings” months of unrelenting upheaval can bring. “They don’t know how to identify and manage them,” she said. “They’re struggling.” But after navigating the uncertainties of creating a safe operating plan then having the requirements changed yet again, Slykhuis remains confident she’s on the right track, even if it means waiting a few more weeks before her young pupils can return. “Some of the kids don’t want to leave.”

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It’s been a long and difficult road for Port Coquitlam’s Brady Leavold, from star minor player, to fan favourite in the Western Hockey League to NHL prospect and finally to fourth-liner on a Senior A men’s team in Eastern Ontario. Along the way he battled demons and addiction that eventually landed him in jail. FACEBOOK H O C K E Y A N D M E N TA L H E A LT H

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Port Coquitlam’s Brady Leavold was on the cusp of becoming the one kid in 4,000 who achieves their NHL dream. Instead, addiction turned his dream into a nightmare and eventually landed him in jail. This is the second part of his story. Brady Leavold’s NHL dream was within grasp. He’d been invited to the Tampa Bay Lightning’s

prospect camp in Traverse City, Mich., where he was pencilled in to skate on a line with the league’s first overall draft pick, Steve Stamkos. But poor choices in roommates and friends in the summer of 2008 put Leavold back on a self-destructive path. Instead of getting into shape for the camp, he binged on cocaine. The night before his big chance, he smoked pot and snorted coke. Having blown his NHL opportunity, Leavold tried to cobble together a career in the backwaters of minor pro hockey: He lasted four games with the Lightning’s top minor league team in Norfolk, Va., then was sent

down a rung to the ECHL’s Victoria Salmon Kings. He signed a contract with a team in the Netherlands but lasted only two games there before returning to Victoria where he played two more games then fell off hockey’s map for more than two years.

HOOKED ON OPIOID

Adrift and dealing with pain from hockey injuries, Leavold got hooked on Oxycontin, a powerful painkiller. “It felt like a hug from my mom,” he said of the opioid. At one point, Leavold tried to get clean at a rehab facility in Maple Ridge. He signed a contract with a team in Wichita, KS, but

didn’t show up, then got another chance in Texas, with the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees in the Central Hockey League. He scored 18 points in 22 games, accumulated 91 minutes in penalties. It’s the last line on his pro hockey résumé. Back home in the Lower Mainland for the off season, Leavold fell back into a familiar pattern. He started injecting heroin. To pay for his addiction he held up liquor stores. He even stole a cab that resulted in his face showing up on a Crime Stoppers notice. Eventually Leavold ended up on the streets of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. That’s where the police caught up to him and

he was sent to jail, including a stretch at the North Fraser Pre-Trial Centre in Port Coquitlam, just down the street from his childhood hockey haunt. But again, Leavold’s hockey background got him favoured treatment. “You get away with everything,” he said. “There was a time I couldn’t get it out of my mouth fast enough that I was a hockey player and the benefits would come my way.”

OFF TO ONTARIO

Upon his release, Leavold headed to Ontario to gain distance from his past and get clean again. He landed in Orillia, got a job. But when he was caught trying to drive

a stolen truck on his way out of town to Vancouver, he was returned to jail. Leavold hit bottom, his options had run out. Until he happened to answer a phone call meant for another inmate. The voice on the other end eventually became his girlfriend and his reason to straighten out his life. “I knew I needed something to drive me and keep me going,” said Leavold, who moved in with his new partner in the basement of her parents’ home when he was released. With nothing but time on his hands as they rode out the early weeks of the SEE

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the best human beings they can be.”

COVID-19 shutdown last spring, Leavold decided to share his story. He got a microphone, plugged it into a borrowed laptop computer and started talking. He invited his best friend growing up, Kevin Pedersen, who’s now a scout for the Arizona Coyotes, to join him for his first stab at creating a podcast. Leavold said Pedersen’s support meant the world. “I didn’t have a plan. When he agreed to do that, it was a huge reason my life turned around.” Leavold’s now more than 60 episodes into his new adventure that he calls Hockey 2 Hell and Back: The Road to Recovery. He’s building a studio in an old chicken coop. Some of his guests are from his own hockey past. Many have skirted the sport’s fringes, like himself. A few, like Theo Fleury and Sheldon Kennedy, overcame their own challenges to

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achieve success. Leavold said the podcast has reconnected him with the hockey community that promised him much as a player but delivered him little as a young man. But for one or two exceptions, most

adults he’d dealt with in his time in the sport opted to kick his problems down the road by trading him elsewhere or cutting him outright rather than facilitating he get the help he needed. Leavold hopes the stories

he shares might help affect change in hockey’s culture. “There’s a lot that can be done off the ice that can make it better for the kids,” he said. “It can give them mental training, training for life, coaching them to be

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Personally, Leavold said he’s in a much better place. He’s been clean for nine months. His dad has been a guest on his podcast. Though estranged from his child in Saskatchewan, he hopes to mend some fences so he can be in the lives of the two children he fathered with his Port Coquitlam girlfriend. On Oct. 15, he became a dad for the fourth time, to little Vada.

To help make that happen, Leavold recently created the Puck Support Foundation to provide resources for players and coaches dealing with mental health and addiction issues. Several — from all levels of hockey — have been enlisted as ambassadors. They include former Detroit Red Wing Darren McCarty; Dody Wood, who played with the San Jose Sharks and New Jersey Devils; and Canadian national sledge hockey team player Paul Rosen. Leavold said he has big plans for the foundation, including a cross-country motorhome tour to meet and talk to young players as well as coaches about the importance of mental well-being in hockey. He’d like the journey to end in Port Coquitlam. “It’s given me purpose,” he said of the new initiatives.

BACK ON THE ICE

Leavold’s also back on the ice for the first time in eight years, playing on the fourth line of the Maxville Mustangs, a senior A men’s team in Eastern Ontario. It’s not an achievement that’s likely to get noted by Leavold’s hometown paper, but, he said, he’s okay with that. “I’m so out of shape, but I’m going to push through it,” Leavold said. “Everything bad happened for a reason to get me to this point.”

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