Tri-City News December 31 2020

Coquitlam

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Yogi minstrel keeps seniors smiling

Mayor pledges ‘better days ahead’

COVID crowding highlights planning concerns

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2020 A YEAR TO FORGET REMEMBER

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A YEAR TO REMEMBER

Seeking the silver linings A year of challenges also had triumphs to celebrate The year started with a story of unimaginable tragedy after a Port Coquitlam family was on a Ukrainian jetliner that was shot from the sky shortly after takeoff in Tehran, Iran.

Then it got worse.

Early stories of a mysterious viral infection sweeping through China seemed remote, a world away. Then it was aboard cruise ships and suddenly, it was in our communities, turning our familiar routines inside out.

Stores and restaurants shut, as did schools. Toilet

paper became a coveted commodity. Handshakes turned to elbow bumps turned to travel bans and stay-at-home orders.

But as the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic became a months-long slog, people found ways to adapt and cope. Some even thrived.

The photos and stories in this issue capture that spirit of perseverence and seeking silver linings in a year otherwise dark with loss and uncertainty.

Because if there’s one thing we’ve learned from 2020, a global pandemic may knock us back, but it will never be able to knock us out.

Clockwise from top left: The Tri-Cities’ Iranian community mourned the loss of a Port Coquitlam father, mother and their teenage son in the shooting down of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752 last January. Pepper the robot is introduced to students at Scott Creek middle school. A Fraser Health SWAT team descends upon a Coquitlam chicken plant. Quilters show off their work at the Silver City parking lot in Coquitlam.

High school students march against racial injustice. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTOS BY MARIO BARTEL AND STEFAN LABBÉ

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THE DEVELOPER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY THE BUILDING DESIGN, FLOORPLANS, PRICES, FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS WITHOUT NOTICE. THIS IS NOT AN OFFERING FOR SALE. ANY SUCH OFFERING CAN ONLY BE MADE BY WAY OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. E.& O.E. SALES POWERED BY MLA CANADA REALTY.

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GIVE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE BACK TO NATURE Help reduce waste by disposing of your natural Christmas tree at a community tree-chipping event.

Tree chipping is by donation to support local community groups!

Saturday, Jan. 2 and Sunday, Jan. 3

Above, Port Coquitlam sushi master and heavy metal music aficionado Keith Kamizato puts the final touches on his “Dr. Bonnie” roll to honour British Columbia’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry. Right, an anti-Trans Mountain Pipeline protester sits on railway tracks in Port Coquitlam, resulting in the shut down of West Coast Express commuter rail service.

Friends of Mundy Park 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Mundy Park, Spani Pool Parking Lot, 655 Hillcrest Street

Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Saturday, Jan. 9 Scouts francophones de Maillardville

TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTOS BY STEFAN LABBÉ

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Canadian Tire Parking Lot, 1200 Seguin Drive

Public Health Protocols In compliance with the Public Health Order for Drive-Through events, our volunteer organizations have a Covid-19 safety plan and will be ensuring that everyone adheres to proper physical distancing measures and wears a mask.

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VISIT MORREYNISSANCOQUITLAM.COM 1NISSAN RECEIVED THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF AWARDS IN THE J.D. POWER 2020 U.S. AUTOMOTIVE PERFORMANCE EXECUTION AND LAYOUT (APEAL) STUDY OF NEW VEHICLE OWNERS’ EXPERIENCE WITH THEIR OWN VEHICLE AFTER 90 DAYS OF OWNERSHIP. FOR J.D. POWER 2020 AWARD INFORMATION, GO TO JDPOWER.COM/AWARDS FOR MORE DETAILS. 2MODELS SHOWN $39,958/$36,178/$48,743/$27,798 SELLING PRICE FOR A NEW 2020 ROGUE SL/QASHQAI SL PLATINUM/MURANO PLATINUM/SENTRA SR PREMIUM. OFFERS AVAILABLE BETWEEN DECEMBER 1, 2020-JANUARY 4, 2021. 3REPRESENTATIVE FINANCE EXAMPLE BASED ON A NEW 2020 ROGUE S FWD/2020 QASHQAI S FWD MT/2020 MURANO S FWD/SENTRA S MT. SELLING PRICE IS $28,708/$26,378/$34,458/$20,598. FINANCED AT 0%/0%/0%/0% APR EQUALS 84/84/60/72 MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $342/$314/$574/$253 MONTHLY FOR A 84/84/60/72 MONTH TERM. $0/$0/$0/$0 DOWN PAYMENT REQUIRED. COST OF BORROWING IS $0/$0/$0/$0 FOR A TOTAL OBLIGATION OF $28,708/$26,378/$34,458/$20,598 ON APPROVED CREDIT, RATE MAY VARY DEPENDING ON CREDIT AND OTHER FACTORS, ASK YOUR DEALER FOR DETAILS. 4STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH OF $6,000/$3,000/$7,000 IS APPLICABLE ONLY TO CUSTOMERS PURCHASING A NEW AND PREVIOUSLY UNREGISTERED 2020 ROGUE SL/QASHQAI SL/MURANO LIMITED EDITION FROM ANY AUTHORIZED NISSAN DEALER IN CANADA BETWEEN DECEMBER 1, 2020-JANUARY 4, 2021. STANDARD RATE FINANCE CASH WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE NEGOTIATED PRICE BEFORE TAXES AND CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH LEASE OR FINANCE SUBVENTED RATES OR ANY OTHER OFFER. NO CASH SURRENDER OR OTHER VALUE. CANNOT BE APPLIED TO PAST TRANSACTION. CERTAIN CONDITIONS APPLY. 590-DAY FINANCE PAYMENT DEFERRAL IS NOT COMBINABLE WITH 0% FOR 84 MONTHS. OFFER IS AVAILABLE ON SELECT NEW AND PREVIOUSLY UNREGISTERED IN-STOCK 2020 QASHQAI (S FWD MT/S FWD/SV FWD/S AWD/SV AWD/SL AWD/SL AWD PLATINUM) VEHICLES THAT ARE FINANCED THROUGH NCF, ON APPROVED CREDIT, AND DELIVERED FROM AN AUTHORIZED NISSAN DEALER IN ONTARIO BETWEEN DECEMBER 1 AND JANUARY 4. PERIODIC FINANCE PAYMENTS ARE DEFERRED FOR 90 DAYS. CONTRACTS WILL BE EXTENDED ACCORDINGLY. INTEREST CHARGES (IF ANY) WILL NOT ACCRUE DURING THE FIRST 60 DAYS OF THE FINANCE CONTRACT. AFTER 60 DAYS, INTEREST (IF ANY) STARTS TO ACCRUE AND THE PURCHASER WILL REPAY PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OVER THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT, BUT NOT UNTIL 90 DAYS AFTER THE CONTRACT DATE. CUSTOMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DOWN-PAYMENT (IF APPLICABLE), LICENSE, REGISTRATION AND INSURANCE PAYMENTS UPON CONTRACT SIGNING. CONDITIONS APPLY. SEE DEALER FOR DETAILS. 6REPRESENTATIVE MONTHLY LEASE OFFER BASED ON A NEW 2020 SENTRA S CVT AT 2.9% LEASE APR FOR 64 MONTHS EQUALS MONTHLY PAYMENTS OF $225 WITH $0 DOWN PAYMENT, AND $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT. LEASE BASED ON A MAXIMUM OF 20,000 KM/YEAR WITH EXCESS CHARGED AT $0.10/KM. TOTAL LEASE OBLIGATION IS $14,427. PAYMENTS CANNOT BE MADE ON A WEEKLY OR BI-WEEKLY BASIS. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. ALL PRICING INCLUDES FREIGHT AND PDE CHARGES ($1,830/$1,950/$1,830/$1,670), AIR-CONDITIONING LEVY ($100/$100/$100/$100), APPLICABLE FEES, TIRE CHARGE (IN ONTARIO THIS FEE COVERS THE COST TO NISSAN CANADA OF COLLECTING AND RECYCLING TIRES), MANUFACTURER’S REBATE AND DEALER PARTICIPATION WHERE APPLICABLE. LICENSE, REGISTRATION, INSURANCE AND APPLICABLE TAXES ARE EXTRA. OFFERS ARE AVAILABLE ON APPROVED CREDIT THROUGH NISSAN CANADA FINANCE FOR A LIMITED TIME, MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE AND CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS EXCEPT STACKABLE TRADING DOLLARS. VEHICLES AND ACCESSORIES ARE FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES ONLY. OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE. TAXES EXTRA. SEE YOUR PARTICIPATING NISSAN DEALER OR VISIT NISSAN.CA/OFFERS FOR DETAILS. CERTAIN CONDITIONS APPLY. ©2020 NISSAN CANADA INC.

SEPARATE YOUR WASTE. Coquitlam’s waste collection program FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT COQUITLAM.CA/TRASHTALK OR PHONE 604-927-3500

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DECEMBER 31 – JANUARY 6 FITNESS & FUN

LOOKING OUT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Achieve Your Fitness Goals this Year

Holiday Garbage and Recycling

Anytime is a good time to start focusing on a healthy and active lifestyle, but it’s hard to resist kicking off a new year with a new fitness goal.

Before you get started, check out these quick and helpful tips that will guide you through your goal setting, keep you on track to meet those goals and help you avoid common mistakes that can lead you astray.

Y When setting goals, be realistic.

Y Track your progress. Whether you’re measuring inches or tracking steps, look beyond the scale for indicators that you’re reaching your goals.

Y Get help. Speak to a professional and get advice before you jump in.

Y Pace yourself. Slow and steady wins the race – and helps make sure you don’t burn out before you start to see progress.

Reach your fitness goals faster with the help of a personal trainer. Whether you are new to the gym or an experienced fitness lover, a personal trainer can teach you new exercises, keep you motivated and help you work out effectively and efficiently.

Personal training is offered at City Centre Aquatic Complex and Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex. Visit coquitlam.ca/fitness to view the personal training packages available, or call 604-927-4386.

TREE CHIPPING See page 5

2021 COUNCIL MEETINGS See page 17

Winter holidays can mean more packaging and food waste. Please remember to dispose of your waste correctly. Put your food scraps in your Green Cart, containers, glass and cardboard into your curbside recycling bins and take your plastic bags and foam to the Town Centre Recycling Depot or to the Coquitlam Recycling and Waste Centre (formerly known as the Coquitlam Transfer Station).

Natural Christmas trees can be disposed of in your Green Cart (please cut to 1-metre lengths), at the Coquitlam Recycling and Waste Centre, or you can drop them off at a tree-chipping event to support a local community group. Visit coquitlam.ca/treechipping for dates and locations. The Town Centre Recycling Depot will be closed January 1. The depot’s regular hours are Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit coquitlam.ca/trashtalk to learn more.

Remember – no plastics in the Green Cart! Plastic bags – including those labelled biodegradable, compostable, or municipality-approved – are not allowed in your Green Carts. They do not break down completely and degrade the quality of the finished compost. Please wrap food waste in paper towel or newspaper or place in paper bags. Learn more at coquitlam.ca/foodwaste.

Bear Activity Alert

Bears don’t go into hibernation because of cold weather, but as a result of low food availability. During the winter, natural food sources are scarce and some bears will seek out unnatural food sources. Accessing unsecured attractants in our neighborhoods can interrupt natural bear behaviours and prevent bears from hibernating altogether. Encourage active bears to den up for the winter by securing all attractants, including your waste collection carts, denying them an easy meal. Never leave food inside vehicles, and ensure to keep all your doors locked. Allowing wildlife to access your attractants presents a risk to your home, your neighbours and the bears, and could result in a $500 fine. Visit coquitlam.ca/bearsmart for more details on living with urban wildlife in our community.

It’s Time to Renew Your Dog Licence

Get your lost dog home quickly by ensuring your dog is licensed. Protect your pet with an easy-to-identify dog tag and registration with the City of Coquitlam.

Purchase or renew before Feb. 1, 2021 and receive a discounted rate. Licence fees help support the pets at the Coquitlam Animal Shelter. Learn more at coquitlam.ca/dogs. Subscribe to receive updates from the Animal Shelter at coquitlam.ca/lists.

KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE

Be Winter Wise

Winter can mean anything from ice and snow, to wind and power outages, to rain and heavy flooding. Visit coquitlam.ca/winterwise for tips on how you and your family can prepare, a description of our snow-clearing priorities and details on what you are responsible for, as well as access to our Snow Response Request Tool that allows you to report a hazardous road or sidewalk condition. You will also find details on seasonal parking restrictions that help City crews plow streets clear of snow and ice in order to make them safer for winter driving. Be aware and get prepared.

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Racquet Sport Court Bookings Resume Jan. 4 Avid sports enthusiasts can return to play badminton and pickleball at Pinetree Community Centre.

Recreation

Timeslots are available for pre-registration Jan. 4 onward. Under the current Provincial Health Orders and guidelines from ViaSport, only singles play is permitted with a maximum of two players per booking.

Courts can be reserved 48 hours in advance and court bookings are 1.25 hours long with end times enforced to allow for cleaning between sessions. Adult bookings cost $10 per court – max. two people.

To reserve a court, visit coquitlam.ca/registration and click Register for Programs. In the Drop In section, click Indoor Court Bookings and open the badminton and pickleball dropdowns to view available dates and times.

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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.

Coquitlam Recreation is adapting regularly to changing Public Health Orders and we appreciate your patience as we may make last minute changes. If programs are cancelled due to Provincial Health Orders, an account credit will be provided to those who registered in advance.

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Coquitlam yoga instructor found new ways to continue his connections with seniors to keep bringing them his unique blend of exercise, mindfulness, music and bad jokes despite restrictions on visitations at most local care facilities. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

A YEAR TO REMEMBER

Yogi keeps smiles going MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

For seniors in care homes now living through their fourth season of isolation, Chris Ridout has been a ray of sunshine.

Oddly, that wasn’t in the job description when he became a yogi 10 years ago.

But as the COVID-19 pandemic kept most seniors living in care facilities confined to quarters, unable to see family members because of the risk of infection by the contagion, Ridout’s genial mix of exercise, sing-a-long music and bad jokes became an anticipated balm in stressful times.

Ridout, who’s been visiting some of the homes for

eight years, said he wasn’t too concerned when the pandemic shut him down initially because nobody anticipated the crisis would extend beyond a few weeks.

But as the seasons have changed, he’s had to adapt his approach.

It also affirmed the importance of keeping the senior community active and engaged. “As the seriousness grew, I started to miss these people, my friends,” he said.

From socially distanced classes in the spring to outdoor sessions in the summer sunshine and now virtual visits using the Zoom online meeting platform, Ridout said the seniors have been incredibly resilient to keep up.

“Who said you can’t teach

old dogs new tricks?”

Perhaps inspired by their fortitude, yogi-musician also completed a new album, Wilder, that can be purchased at wiseryoga.ca.

Ridout said the songs came from a need to change the way people interact with the natural world, and $10 from each sale will be donated to a COVID-related organization or other groups like Save the Children, Doctors Without Borders, David Suzuki Foundation or the BCSPCA. Ridout said it’s important to make an impression in the universe, no matter how small.

“Find your happiness within. The outside world with all of its problems can easily overwhelm you.”

While some people sought solace and solitude from the stress of the COVID19 pandemic in the open spaces of parks like Blue Mountain (above), others tried to carry on as normally as possible like this pirate's treasure hunt at Coquitlam Centre (left).

Event galas went online (below left). Through it all, the city's natural beauty endured. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTOS BY MARIO BARTEL AND STEFAN LABBÉ

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TRICITYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020

Business Amendment Bylaw

Stay safe this winter.

Business Amendment Bylaw No. 4202 Notice is hereby given of the intent to consider and adopt Business Amendment Bylaw No. 4202.

COUNCIL CONSIDERATION

The City's Business Bylaw provides a governance framework for local businesses including licences and other regulations.

6:00 pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2021

GIVE YOUR INPUT Members of the public can submit written opinions to: corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

The proposed update to the Bylaw will ensure the Manager of Bylaw Services and the Manager of Planning have the authority to issue, cancel or suspend business licences.

Prior to Council's consideration of the Bylaw, the public is welcome to inspect the bylaw at : portcoquitlam.ca/bylaws

or mail: City of Port Coquitlam Attn: Corporate Office 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8

Prepare your home and car for cold weather.

Have your snow and ice removal supplies ready.

Corporate Office 604.927.5213 corporate office@portcoquitlam.ca

Check on your family and neighbours.

Until 4:00 pm on January 12, 2021

FOR MORE INFO AND TIPS VISIT:

portcoquitlam.ca/snow More info: Corporate Office | 604.927.5213 portcoquitlam.ca/bylaws

2021 Council Meeting Schedule Tuesday January 12 and 26

Notice of Public Hearing

Zoning Bylaw Amendment

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4208

Tuesday February 9 and 23

The intent of the bylaw is to amend the Zone from RS1 (Residential Single Dwelling 1) to RD (Residential Duplex) for 1431 Barberry Drive.

Tuesday March 9 and 23 Tuesday April 13 and 27 Tuesday May 11 and 25 Tuesday June 8 and 22 Tuesday July 13 and 27

WRITTEN PUBLIC INPUT by 4 pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2021

Location: Street address: 1431 Barberry Drive

No Scheduled Meetings in August – Only as Required Tuesday September 14, 21 and 28

GIVE YOUR INPUT

Tuesday October 12 and 26

Members of the public will have an opportunity to express their views at the electronic meeting or can submit written opinions to: publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca

Tuesday November 9 and 23 Tuesday December 14 Committee of Council meetings are held weekly on each Tuesday of the month at 2:00 pm (unless cancelled or re-scheduled).

Council meetings commence at 6:00 pm.

All meetings will be held virtually until further notice.

For further information or questions regarding Council Meetings, please contact the Corporate Office at 604.927.5213 or email corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca.

Committee and Council meeting videos (live stream and archived) are available at:

www.portcoquitlam.ca/council

Council cannot receive new or additional information on this application after the public hearing.

Inspection of documents: Prior to the public input opportunity, the public is welcome to inspect any related documents at: portcoquitlam.ca/publichearings.

Corporate Office publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca

Visit the website for details More info: Development Services | 604.927.5442 portcoquitlam.ca/publichearing

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A YEAR TO REMEMBER

PoCo mayor recognizes essential workers Year-end message expresses hope for 'better days ahead' DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

It was a year of tumult in 2020 as COVID-19 took its toll on the province.

In Port Coquitlam, the city responded with a number of popular initiatives, including eliminating a planned tax increase, allowing businesses to expand their patios and permitting alcohol in seven city parks.

During the last city council meeting of the year on Dec. 15, Mayor Brad West chose to reflect on the efforts of essential service workers, schools, government employees and parents as they struggled to keep the community running safely during the coronavirus pandemic.

Calling 2020 a year “we will never forget,” West said he was “proud of the way Port Coquitlam has pulled together as a community to respond to the pandemic and support each other.”

Noting that the holiday season is a time of thanks,

Port Coquitlam's community of independent businesses found new ways to connect with customers.

Giggle Dam theatres' Mark Friebe (far left) tried to find the humour in the crisis and a fitness centre went online (above) while Lilydale had an outbreak.

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he reached out to frontline healthcare workers, first responders and care aides — “the people who keep us safe, keep us healthy, care for our seniors and everyone in need of help.”

Additional thanks went out to essential workers, including grocery workers, truck drivers, janitors, tradespeople, sanitation workers, factory workers, transportation and delivery workers for their efforts during the year.

“You haven’t stopped getting it done and our society continues to function as a result. For far too long, these workers haven’t had the respect and value they deserve,” he said.

Others deserving of thanks, West said, included the food bank and community groups “who have never stopped stepping up to support those who need help” and groups who pivoted their events to virtual platforms so that “we could

continue to feel a sense of community.”

West also thanked “daycares, schools, teachers and all the staff who have never waivered in their commitment to caring for and teaching our children while keeping them safe” as well as kids who “have proved their resiliency,” parents and families who’ve adapted, sacrificed “and just do what parents do to make things as best at they can for the children.”

As well, the mayor acknowledged city staff for their hard work and “everyone who touched our hearts with acts of kindness — whether that was by delivering groceries, giving to the food bank or painting rocks or art with positive messages to bring smiles.”

West also asked the community to support local businesses who “continue to keep our community thriving” but are now struggling.

“These are all examples of

what Port Coquitlam truly is about. These are our values.

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'Heads-up' planning needed MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

It’s unlikely any municipality anywhere had navigating a global pandemic in its 2020 work plan.

And as the calendar flips to 2021 with the public health crisis still upon us, city governments are learning new lessons about their communities and civic priorities.

Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov said restrictions on travel to keep people safe and limit the spread of the novel coronavirus highlighted the importance of

the availability of parks and open space keeping pace with population growth.

He said he was particularly dismayed by the pressure put on local parks like Rocky Point Park and Belcarra Regional Park that quickly filled to overflowing whenever the weather was nice. Normally placid walking and hiking trails turned into superhighways of human traffic, crowded beaches and open spaces became potential petrie dishes for contagion.

“This glaring hole in our regional planning highlights the critical need to be so very careful about development decisions,” Vagramov said,

Clockwise from top left, social distancing signs had little effect in crowded parks. Port Moody's Mary Anne Cooper celebrates her 106th birthday outdoors. Students at Heritage Woods secondary get excited about their Move 4 Mana campaign. A new café injects funk into Clarke Street. Francois Guernon's boulevard gardening project brings smiles. TRI-CITY NEWS

adding unless park space keeps pace, quality of life for new and existing residents will decline.

Vagramov said while he was heartened by the city’s response to keep up with the constantly shifting landscape of the pandemic, the past year must inform all future planning for crises.

“The lack of ‘heads-up’ planning for local governments only added to a sense of scrambling at times,” he said.

“People need a stable set of parameters that can be crafted around their situation rather than a blanket approach during the acute period.”

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A YEAR TO REMEMBER

The COVID-19 pandemic upset almost every routine and event of our daily lives, from high school graduations that had to find new ways to honour their departing seniors (left), to how families visited their elderly members in care homes (below).

Even the way politicians campaigned in the provincial election took on a new look, with fewer public appearances by party leaders and elbow bumps replacing handshakes and kissing babies (bottom right).

Members of the Blue Mountain Quilters Guild took their regular gatherings to the parking lot of a cinema closed by public health orders (bottom centre).

Port Moody firefighters took their annual fundraising pancake breakfast online (bottom left), and everyone was eating more takeout, including health care workers at Eagle Ridge Hospital who were being fed a special lunch by the Noori family that runs a Meditteranean restaurant in Port Coquitlam.

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Pandemic forced PoMo mom to get creative Chalk mural project connected neighbourhood and community MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

To cope with the tumult of the pandemic’s earliest weeks, Ladawne Shelstad picked up some chalk.

And she discovered humanity.

Shelstad and her daughter, Maddyn, were going through a difficult patch as they navigated the uncertainty of home schooling and job loss when they started drawing chalk rainbows on the pavement in their Port Moody townhouse complex to brighten their moods.

Then, they extended their

efforts to chalking murals on neighbouring garage doors and the Port Moody Heart Market was born.

The colourful creations united the Klahanie community.

Neighbours met neighbours for the first time, and many shared their own experiences dealing with the challenges of the public health crisis.

Protected from the weather by overhangs, Shelstad said many of the murals lasted much longer than she’d ever expected.

But even as they faded or washed away, the sentiments of hope and joy they represented endure.

“This year, we all learned that we are ALL human,” Shelstad said. “Life had us all so busy before the world ‘took a breath’ and we forgot how to just be present and appreciate our resiliency as

humans.”

Shelstad, who’s been doing more chalk murals for the Christmas season, said the pandemic’s effect on her own professional career as a project manager in the communications industry has caused her to pause and take stock. She’s rented an art studio and reinvigorated her creative instincts, first stoked by a few art courses she’d taken years ago.

Shelstad said her own personal reinvention goes much further than a change in career direction.

“What I realized I missed most was seeing people’s genuine smiles and expressions — and hugging one another,” she said.

“I think we gained a newfound appreciation for connecting with friends and family that we won’t forget or ever take for granted anytime soon.”

Ladawne Sheldstad started drawing with chalk on the road in her Port Moody townhouse complex as a project to keep herself and her daughter occupied during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. The creations then spread to garage doors throughout the complex which became known as the Port Moody Heart Market and recently earned Shelstad an award.

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Pandemic can’t stop Elvis Career of Coquitlam tribute artist revived by lockdown MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Elvis may have left the building. But he never left Darren Lee’s heart.

It took a pandemic to bring the King back to life.

A year ago, Lee, a Coquitlam tribute artist, was down and out. His 32-year career impersonating Elvis Presley in theatres, show lounges and international competitions from Maui to Nashville had hit the skids.

Instead, he was driving deliveries for a restaurant supply company.

But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, even that was in jeopardy as eating establishments were forced to close. Only deliveries of hand sanitizer kept Lee going.

To pass the time as he criss-crossed the Lower Mainland, Lee played his backup tracks on the car

Elvis Presely tribute artist Darren Lee was driving deliveries for a restaurant supply company before his career was revived. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

stereo and sang along, streaming his impromptu performances from his phone so others could watch on Facebook Live.

A friend invited Lee to perform curbside in her Port Coquitlam neighbourhood to enliven their regular socially-distanced, outdoor get-togethers.

Since then, from May to the end of November, Lee

played 58 shows.

He played Elvis in front yards, back yards, cul-desacs, back alleys, and in front of retirement homes where residents watched from their balconies.

Once, he was invited to sing for a woman’s birthday celebration in Port Moody’s Newport Village. The police showed up as he serenaded her from the sidewalk below

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To do this work, beginning on January 1 up to March 31, 2021, we’ll be diverting water from the Coquitlam Reservoir into the Coquitlam River which means that there will be higher flow and water levels than normal.

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her condo unit, but they allowed him to play on.

Along with his amp and microphone, Lee put out a container to collect “tips.” He said he earned enough to be able to book the Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver for a proper comeback performance when the pandemic is over and live music venues are allowed to operate again.

With the onset of colder, rainy weather and Lee’s outdoor shows no longer possible, he’s offering performances on YouTube and he’s started a singing telegram service called Elvis Greeters, in which he creates special personalized music videos with an Elvis twist.

“The music of Elvis is international,” Lee said.

“Everyone loves it.”

Lee said the pandemic — as well as personal challenges that included a heart attack in August — showed him the importance of finding joy in the darkness.

“You can’t stop rock ’n roll,” he said.

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Coquitlam businesses struggling during COVID-19 aren’t letting the pandemic stop them from supporting their community with free masks and sanitizer.

In recent weeks local businesses in the Austin Heights area were able to distribute 3,000 masks sourced locally from Chris Chong of Butter Studios.

In addition, 3,000 containers of hand sanitizer came from Anne Stadnyk of Say It

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The mask and hand sanitizer initiative was the brainchild of of the Austin Heights Business Improvement Association (BIA), which purchased the safety goods for its members as provincial health orders required staff and clientele to wear masks in all indoor public spaces.

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* Public Hearing/Regular Council Meeting

COUNCIL MEETINGS – Start at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam (with the exception of Public Hearing nights, where the meeting will start immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing).

Please join us: January 7, 2021 6:00pm-7:00pm To attend our virtual Public Information Meeting please enter this link in your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8211419306 or phone 1 778.907.2071 meeting ID 821 141 9306 This meeting has been arranged to inform neighbourhood residents of our plans to amend the current OCP in order to build a 23-unit family-oriented townhome project and to answer questions from area residents.

Project Summary: 3421 & 3431 Queenston Avenue, Coquitlam. Proposed OCP amendment from Street Oriented Village Homes to Conventional Townhomes and rezoning from RS-2 to RT-2 Townhouse Residential and proposed Development Permit and due to the natural slope of the land and design constraints, a height variance in order to facilitate construction of 23 family-oriented townhomes in 4 separate buildings.

Market townhome units: 23 Parking spaces: 51 (All numbers are approximate and subject to change).

PUBLIC HEARINGS – Start at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers (a Council Meeting will

commence immediately following the adjournment of a Public Hearing). Public participation will be facilitated through electronic means. Please see coquitlam.ca/publichearing for more information.

COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Start at 2:00 p.m. on Council Meeting days and are held in Council Chambers.

CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS – Generally convene immediately following adjournment of a Council-in-Committee Meeting and are held in Council Chambers. The first item to be considered in the public portion of these meetings is a resolution requiring adoption prior to the Council Meeting being closed to the public.

COUNCIL AGENDAS – Are posted on the City’s website by 3:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the scheduled meeting and are available for viewing at coquitlam.ca/agendas. To receive Council, Committee and Public Hearing agendas via email, sign up for our Council News direct email service at coquitlam.ca/list.

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This is not a City of Coquitlam Public Hearing, however, City staff will be in attendance as observers only. If you are unable to attend but wish to receive a copy of the presentation and comments sheet, please email your request to; info@annesleyhomes.com

For any additional questions or comments please email Chris Kay at: info@annesleyhomes.com

Regular Council Meetings, Public Hearings and Council-in-Committee Meetings, which are available to watch at coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

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CHAMBER NEWS

JAN 2021

MAKE 2021 COUNT: STAY SAFE AND SHOP LOCAL

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So, here we are heading into 2021 - and we’re bringing in new hope and optimism to start the year off strong.

2020 was certainly a year that no one expected. What a long strange trip it’s been!

COVID-19 shut down our economy, drastically changed our community, and forced business to quickly adapt. As a community, we navigated through the initial shock and uncertainty, we came together to support our small businesses and respected the Provincial Health Orders.

Although there is a light at the end of the tunnel with the vaccine being a reality, it will take many months for the full effects of it to be felt. In the meantime, we can not let our guard down. We must continue to social distance, wear masks, avoid gatherings and wash our hands frequently.

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It’s important to keep in mind how big a difference shopping local has on your community. Even just a 10% shift to local spending can create thousands more jobs in our economy! You know these local businesses. They are the ones that are owned by local community members and are always there to support the community. Now it is our turn to support them when they need it the most - and that time is now. Tip generously, share your favourite shops online, or even buy gift cards to give to friends and staff as gifts. Every dollar counts.

I’m sure we’re all glad to see 2020 in the rearview mirror. With continued hard work and discipline, 2021 will be the turning point to a new, bright reality. Although the start of the year will continue to be virtual, we anticipate being able to host more in-person activities and to return to some sense of normality by the summer. I will be doing my part to At the same time, we must increase our efforts to make this a reality. I hope you will, too. support local businesses now and in the coming months. It will be critical to their continued In the meantime, you can count on the Tri-Cities survival as we get to the spring and summer and Chamber of Commerce to work tirelessly for you hopefully the opening up of the economy. our local business community - while we continue to make the Tri-Cities the best place to live, work Over the holidays, our Tri-Local program launched and play.

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A YEAR TO REMEMBER

Canucks’ announcer ready to go MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

The voice of Port Moody’s Al Murdoch hasn’t boomed across the rafters at Rogers Arena since last March.

But that doesn’t mean the Vancouver Canucks’ public address announcer has been quiet.

Like the rest of the sports world, Murdoch was shut down when the National Hockey League suspended its season on March 12, the day after an NBA player tested positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID19, forcing the abrupt cancellation of a game that was scheduled to start moments later.

Murdoch, who’s been calling goal scorers and penalties at Rogers since 2011, was looking forward to an important game with playoff implications that coming Sunday against the Winnipeg Jets.

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Instead, he called three imagined goals for the home team on his social media feed. The fans responded.

For the next several months, until the NHL resumed play in August, Murdoch posted goal calls that he recorded daily in his home studio: First of favourite Canucks, then personalized requests. He said it was a fun distraction.

“The personalized goal announcements were a ton of fun to do for hockey fans, who, like me, were missing the game they love to watch,”

Murdoch said. “It was incredible connecting with Vancouver Canucks fans and hockey fans in general from all over the world via social media.”

Murdoch said the pandemic and the consequent shutdown of his beloved gig that he took on when former Canucks’ announcer John Ashbridge eased away from the microphone in 2011, gave him a renewed appreciation for the uniqueness of his position.

“It’s my ‘happy place,’” Murdoch said of making announcements at Canucks’ games. “The pandemic has forced me to slow down and pay closer attention to me and my surroundings and enjoying the ‘moment.’”

He added that lesson will stay with him as he plots another social media initiative to connect with hockey fans and drive him back to the lofty perch at Rogers from which he’ll be making calls when hockey resumes.

Notice of Temporary Use Permits When: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 7pm Where: Electronic Meeting, livestreamed at portmoody.ca/watchlive Port Moody Council will consider issuing the following Temporary Use Permits: LOCATION MAP - 2101, 2110, 2122 Clarke Street

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Purpose: To consider issuance of Temporary Use Permits for up to one year to allow for construction activities including the placing of backfill materials, equipment storage, and project trailers, in order to facilitate Metro Vancouver’s upgrade of the existing Albert Street Sanitary Trunk Sewer.

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If you believe your property is affected by this Temporary Use Permit application, you can send a submission in writing before noon on January 12, 2021 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550.

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The news that a long time Port Coquitlam family doctor is in hospital with

a terminal illness has his patients offering support, condolences and donations to the family.

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VILLAGE OF BELCARRA “Between Forest and Sea”

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NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Belcarra that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Mayor and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

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Residential Address

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Colm Jamie

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VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Village of Belcarra on Saturday, January 23, 2021 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Belcarra Municipal Hall located at 4084 Bedwell Bay Road.

AN ADVANCE VOTING opportunity will be available to qualified electors on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 between 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the Belcarra Municipal Hall located at 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Belcarra, BC. VOTING BY MAIL BALLOT is also available. Details are provided below.

If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • • • • •

18 years of age or older on general voting day Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Belcarra for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.

To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.

To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners.

MAIL BALLOT VOTING Pursuant to Ministerial Order M429-2020, all Electors within the Village may vote by mail. The Village is encouraging electors to use this opportunity to help carry out a “safer” by-election during these COVID times.

In order to obtain a mail ballot, you must submit an application form with the information as listed below, by email at elections@belcarra.ca by 4:00 pm on Thursday, January 21, 2021: (1) (2) (3) (4)

Full name Residential address Address of the property in relation to which you are voting (for non-resident property electors) Method of delivery of your mail ballot package: (a) pick up at the Belcarra Municipal Hall, OR pick up at the Belcarra Municipal Hall by a person authorized by you (identification required), OR (b) (c) regular letter mail through Canada Post to residential address, OR (d) regular letter mail through Canada Post to an alternate address that you provide when requesting the ballot package

(5) If you are not on the list of electors, to ensure you receive the correct registration application form in your package, you must indicate whether you are going to be registering as a resident or non-resident property elector.

An application form is available on the website, www.belcarra.ca, for your convenience or you may call the office (after Monday, January 4, 2021) at 604-937-4100 to have an application emailed to you. Please note that once you request a mail ballot, you will not be issued another ballot for this election.

To be counted for the election, your completed ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2021. The completed ballot package may be mailed or dropped off at the Belcarra Municipal Hall. For those of you dropping off your completed ballot, you may leave your completed ballot with an election official at the entrance without entering the building.

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CASEY, Kathleen Mary (Salisbury) 1926 - 2020 We are saddened to announce that Kathleen (Kay) passed on peacefully in her home at Foyer Maillard, Coquitlam, BC, on December 21, 2020; born in Vancouver March 9, 1926. She was predeceased by her parents Kit and John Salisbury, husband Garnet, siblings Ron and Margaret and grandson Aren. She was deeply loved and will be missed by her children, Mike (Linda), Sharon (Stephen Niven), Wendy (Bernard Nowrath), Pat (Barb); 7 grandchildren, Freya, Alm, Kevin, Jen, Heidi, Laurie and Jamie; 5 greatgrandchildren Ava, Abi, John, Lee and Hayden.

Mom/Grandma/Gma/Grams was independent and strong in her own company and was always active in social circles, playing golf, curling, bowling and bridge, trips to the casino and volunteering at Glen Pine Seniors Centre. She was known for her wit, sense of humour, kindness and wise words; she loved to travel and cruise, visiting 6 continents and was always up for any adventure; she loved camping, jetboating and being in the wilderness.

For her 80th birthday she spent the day in a sit-ski toboggan on Whistler mountain, riding the Peak chair and skiing with her kids and grandkids - it was an amazing day! She was totally exhilarated!

SANFORD, Clifford (Sandy) A. August 15, 1926 − December 1, 2020 It is with profound sadness and heartbreak that we announce that Sandy, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away quietly on December 1, 2020.

Predeceased by his grandson Cameron (2019), he was survived by his loving wife Hazel of 67 years and their children: Ralph (Linda), Nancy (Jim), Shirley (John), Peggy (Alex), Tracy (Don), grandchildren JR, Krysta, Stacey, Kyle, great− grandchildren Brooklyn, Chloe, Audriana, and Rowin.

Sandy was a native Vancouverite but did have the great fortune to travel abroad. Sandy took great pride in building and fixing things as he was a jack of many trades, a go−to that will be missed by all that knew him. So "Hey good looking" − we’ll catch’a later.

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Garnet’s work with the CNR had them move to Prince George, Kelowna and then back to Vancouver, where they settled in Coquitlam in 1960 to raise their family. In her final years she was fortunate to have been cared for by the wonderful staff at Parkwood Manor and then Foyer Maillard.

A celebration of life will be held when we can gather safely to recognize Kay’s reign on earth in proper fashion. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Covenant House Vancouver.

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Gma was fiercely proud of her family and so grateful for the strong sense of family, love, friendship and support, which she nurtured over the years; she loved costume events and family gatherings and often said “May we do this many times again”.

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The family thanks the amazing staff at Foyer Maillard for your exemplary care with our beloved Mom/Gma; she had nothing but good to say about all of you.

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1. Home of the Cowboys 7. “Hawaii Five-O” actor McBride 10. Most aged 12. Fitted with a shoe 13. Courteously 14. They form over cuts 15. WesternAlaskan river 16.Aggressive men 17. Farm animal 18.Young woman (French)

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1. Chinese mountain range 2. Romanian city 3. Fishermen cast it 4. Shelter from wind 5. Sign language 6. Pigpen 7. Make sore 8. Flat metal shelves 9. Forms that say who you are 10. Cigar lovers’necessity 11. Popular cooking ingredient 12. Skin covering the head 14. Unshakable

19. Sixth month of Hebrew calendar 21. Short cry 22. State capital 27. Rural delivery 28. “Twilight Zone” creator 33. Gigabyte 34. Flammable hydrocarbon 36. Supervises flying 37.An actor who plays a principal role 38. Furnace for pottery

39. Fall back 40.Afrikaans word for language 41. Chinese city 44. Fleshy 45. Inventor 48. Taxis 49.Acitizen of Spain 50. Important age for aging workers (abbr.)

51. Body part

17. Exclamation meaning “Finally!”

18. One of the wise men’s gifts 20. Take away from 23. In accordance with the law 24. Nicole Kidman’s husband 25. NY Giants legend 26. Utilize 29. Beloved Hollywood alien 30. Unwell 31. More destitute 32. Grinded together

35. Sun up in New York 36. Italian-made cars 38. Most sacred site in Islam 40. Rip apart 41. Go in a specified direction 42. Freshwater mussel genus 43. “__ the Man” Musical 44. One thousand cubic feet (abbr.)

45. West coast time zone 46. Mimic 47. You can get one in summer

TRICITYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2020

New Year

M ad e Lo ca lly Ri ght He r e!

We wish to thank you for your patience and cooperation during these times.

We will continue to offer you the best service we can while

SPECIALS

following Covid protocols.

Sale Prices Effective January 1-31, 2021

Rouladen

Chicken Breast

$11.59/kg

Madese! in-hou

5

$ 26

$18.49/kg

/lb

Smoked Hocks

Madese! in-hou

3

1

$ 99

$ 94 /lb

Breakfast Sausage

Torunska or Ham & Garlic Sausage

Madese! in-hou

Frozen - Fully Cooked Maple Pork

6

$ 49 Madese! in-hou

$

Includes Honey, Black Forest, Old Fashioned, German or Polish

1

$ 09

1

5.00 Off

Your purchase of $45 or more Must present coupon at time of purchase.

/100g

(Valid Jan. 1 - Jan. 31, 2021)

100g

KEBET WAY

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MARY HILL BYPASS

K IN G S

Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs: 9am to 5pm Fri: 9am to 5:30pm, Sat: 9am to 5pm CLOSED - Friday, January 1st

BROADWAY ST.

1606 Kebet Way, Port Coquitlam

STORE HOURS:

/100g

$ 69

8/pk

Ham

/lb

Swiss Wieners

TE M N EW I

Fresh, smoked in house $8.69/kg

8

$ 39

✂

Fresh, Boneless, Skinless

Best served with red cabbage

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Pitt River Bridge