Tri-City News January 20 2022

Coquitlam

Port Moody

Arts

YMCA fundraising effort is in the ‘home stretch’

Community garden to grow in Art Wilkinson Park

Annual Grade 12 art show is on the move

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S M E L LY S I T U AT I O N

Sewage is ‘going to destroy this creek’ Insufficient sewer system imperils Stoney Creek, says Coquitlam resident DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

A new COVID-19 immunization clinic is open for business at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre. The facility, which will operate seven days a week, is offering vaccines and booster shots to eligible recipients of all ages. For story and more photos, see page 9. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A Coquitlam resident who lives in a home next to Stoney Creek fears he’s witnessing an environmental disaster in the making.

Every time it rains, water pours out of a sewer manhole cover behind his home, sending a wash of sewer water, and even bits of paper,

into the fish-bearing creek behind his house.

“If it ever comes off [the manhole cover], it’s going to destroy this creek,” said Irving.

Irving lives on Gilroy Crescent, close to North Road in Coquitlam and near Port Moody’s border.

He fears development in his neighbourhood close to SkyTrain is contributing to the problem.

If it’s not slowed down, sewers will back up all across the region from Coquitlam through Burnaby and beyond.

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NEWS IN TRI-CITIES C O V I D AT W O R K

Fire departments prepare for absences Some firefighters already sick or awaiting test results DIANE STRANDBERG AND MARIO BARTEL newsroom@tricitynews.com

Fire fighters across the Tri-Cities are battling Omicron with the same fervor they would put into tackling a four-alarm fire.

From tactical planning, protective equipment and crew allocation, emergency personnel across Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam are endeavouring to keep a lid on COVID-19 exposures, even as case counts hit more than 2,000 in the Tri-Cities in recent weeks.

“For us it’s about following the the guidelines from the provincial health office in terms of trying to limit exposure as much as possible so that we don’t have an outbreak at the same time across all four shifts,” explained Coquitlam Fire Chief Jim Ogloff.

Each department has been hit with multiple firefighters off sick due to COVID-19 or waiting for testing, with 14 in Coquitlam, four in PoCo and four in Port Moody as of last week.

But because infections are spread across multiple shifts, departments are able to-

Port Moody Fire Chief Darcey O’Riordan said his crews are being vigilant about keeping each other safe. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

bring in off-duty firefighters and capacity has not been reduced to the point where mutual aid agreements are required to replenish staffing.

The goal is to keep Omicron from spreading, and that can be a challenge with such a highly transmissible virus.

One key measure in place is a policy that ensures staff don’t come into contact with each other during morning and evening shift changes.

“They don’t see each other. We put a lot of processes in place so on the

chance that a shift is impacted by Omicron they won’t transfer it to another shift,” Port Coquitlam Chief Robert Kipps told the TriCity News.

Kipps says there is a danger that Omicron could slip through the cracks and infect a larger number of firefighters at one time, but the ability to move shifts around and call in off-duty firefighters on overtime will enable PoCo’s two fire halls to handle all the city’s calls.

“We’re definitely seeing more cases than with Delta,” acknowledged Kipps.

However, he said the department is not in the same situation facing other jurisdictions, such as the Victoria and Edmonton police departments that were crisis mode.

Port Moody’s fire chief said his department also has a plan if firefighters get sick with COVID-19 and are off the job.

Darcey O’Riordan said currently four firefighters of Port Moody Fire Rescue’s (PMFR) complement of 45 are off work sick, but a contingency plan with their union, Firefighters IAFF

Local 2399, ensures no shift will be left short-staffed should absenteeism escalate beyond 20 per cent of the department’s active staff.

That includes juggling overtime and vacation time.

If the number of absent firefighters grows to more than 40 per cent, the department can also call upon its 20 volunteers who train weekly. Although, O’Riordan conceded, their capabilities would have to be evaluated on an individual basis to determine how they can fill in.

As well, PMFR has mutual aid agreements with neighbouring fire departments if needed.

“We will work with other local FD’s to ensure community safety and response,” O’Riordan said, adding if things get so bad even that’s not enough then the department might have to limit the types of incidents it can respond to.

But, he said, it’s unlikely to get to that point.

All three fire chiefs acknowledged that with two years of coping with the anxieties of the COVID-19 pandemic behind them, firefighters have become pretty attuned to the measures they have to take to stay on the job.

“They’re pretty dedicated to keeping each other safe,” said O’Riordan. “Nobody wants to expose anyone else or bring it home to their families.”

PoCo pets to get shelter in Coq. Port Coquitlam will no longer be housing animals for adoption or strays within the city after a change in its contract for animal services.

As of Feb. 1, Port Coquitlam animal shelter services will be provided by the Coquitlam Animal Shelter, a municipally operated shelter at 500 Mariner Way that currently serves Coquitlam and Port Moody.

Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam entered into a five-year agreement for sheltering services in late 2021, after Countryside Kennels gave Port Coquitlam notice that it would be ending its contract.

The city’s new contract with Coquitlam Animal Shelter will provide Port Coquitlam residents with longer visiting hours, a larger facility and trained staff at a location not far from the two cities’ shared border, according to a press release.

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CRIME

Two bystanders injured in Coquitlam shooting Targeted victim also sent to hospital with serious injuries KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Three people were sent to hospital from the first Coquitlam shooting of 2022.

There were no fatalities, but one man known to police was found in serious condition with gunshot wounds in an Austin Heights strip mall parking lot the night of Jan. 14.

Coquitlam RCMP said the other two were innocent bystanders hit with flying debris from the targeted shooting and suffered minor injuries.

Mounties are continuing their investigation into the attempted murder.

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Pylons mark evidence after a shooting last Friday at a Coquitlam strip mall sent three people to hospital. SHANE MACKICHAN PHOTO

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Now, a major B.C. police

sector is joining efforts to help the Coquitlam detachment’s Major Crime Unit — the lead team on the case — which indicates the incident may have been tied to Lower Mainland gang conflict.

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU-BC) is resourcing members of its Uniform Gang Enforcement Team (UGET) to “identify, apprehend and hold those responsible for this attempted murder to justice,” said RCMP Insp. Darren Carr.

“Whether the support is analytical or operational, the collaboration between police of jurisdictions and CFSEU-BC is critical to impacting individuals and groups who threaten the safety of our communities,” adds CFSEU-BC spokesperson Supt. Duncan Pound in a statement on Jan. 15.

“This integrated effort amongst all agencies not only leads to successful in-

vestigations and holds those responsible accountable, but also suppresses and disrupts the individuals involved and their ability to engage in future violence.”

Police add no other updates are being provided at this time.

However, they are urging witnesses to come forward with statements and/or video footage that may be helpful to the case.

Anyone with more information on the shooting is encouraged to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and ask for the Major Crime Section, anonymously contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or go online to www.solvecrime.ca.

Last year, police responded to nine known shootings across the city that killed two people. Several of the incidents were linked by police to gang violence in the region.

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JANUARY 20 – 26 CALENDAR Monday, Jan. 24 Council-in-Committee 2 p.m.

Regular Council 7 p.m. coquitlam.ca/council coquitlam.ca/agendas

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Coquitlam Approves Environmental Sustainability Plan

CCAC and PSLC Weight Rooms Re-open Coquitlam

Coquitlam has approved an Environmental Sustainability Plan (ESP) that will guide decisions that support the long-term resiliency and environmental sustainability of the community.

The ESP brings together the City’s existing environmental goals, objectives, supportive programs and policies with new forward-looking goals, focused strategies and detailed actions into a single, cohesive strategy.

The plan is organized into five themes: Climate Action, Built Environment, Waste Management, Water Management and Natural Areas, Wildlife and Habitat. Across these themes, 135 actions have been identified for implementation starting in 2022 along with a suite of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to monitor and track successes over time.

The ESP was developed through comprehensive research and analysis, as well as through extensive public engagement. In total, through the entire project development, the team had more than 1,600 survey responses, more than 4,500 comments and 35 pop-up, in-person or virtual engagement opportunities. To read the approved plan, visit coquitlam.ca/enviroplan.

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Last year was a busy one for the Archives, with the ongoing pandemic resulting in more of Coquitlam’s history being accessed online. There was a significant increase in traffic on Quest, the online search portal, where thousands of archival records, including hundreds of historical images, are available. In 2021, Archives staff focused on improving database descriptions to facilitate research, digitizing photos and documents. Check out the Archives Annual Report at coquitlam.ca/cityarchives. You can also drop-in to visit the Archives Tuesday to Thursday from noon until 4 p.m. An appointment is recommended for those wishing to consult archival material. Contact 604-927-3900 or archives@coquitlam.ca to book an appointment.

As of Jan. 20, 2022, weight rooms at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (PSLC) and City Centre Aquatic Complex (CCAC) will reopen to the public with pre-registered time blocks, distancing and capacity limits in place. Masks are required for all staff and patrons when not exercising. Registration for weight room time blocks will be open 48 hours in advance – each time block is one hour and 20 minutes long. At this time, both Glen Pine and Pinetree weight rooms will remain closed due to spacing requirements.

To register for a weight room time block, please visit coquitlam.ca/fitness.

Indoor and Outdoor Group Fitness Classes

In-person group fitness is anticipated to return starting Monday, Jan. 24. Indoor and outdoor offerings will be available. All drop-in classes require pre-registration, which opens 48 hours before the start of each class.

Masks are highly recommended for indoor fitness, however participants may remove masks while exercising. Physical distancing measures will be in place, in addition to reduced capacities.

An updated schedule and class details will be made available as soon as possible—please check our website for the most up-todate information at coquitlam.ca/fitness.

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Reminder – Renew Dog Licences Before Feb. 1

Good news – there’s still time to purchase or renew dog licences and receive a discounted rate. Protect your pet with an easy-toidentify dog tag and registration with the City of Coquitlam.

Purchase or renew before Feb. 1 to take advantage of the reduced rate. Should your pet ever be lost, it’s a fast track home. Plus, licence fees help support the pets at the Animal Shelter. To register or renew online, visit coquitlam.ca/dogs.

Have Fun in Drop-in Programs with your Child Coquitlam Recreation

Young children can stay active and connect with others safely in fun and engaging drop-in programs at Coquitlam community centres. Pre-registration is required for these drop-ins. Adult participation is also required.

Poirier Gym Bugs (2 – 5 yrs) Bring your child and join in the fun, with gymnastics equipment and toys.

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Pre-register online at coquitlam.ca/registration.

In the Drop-in (Preregistered) area, click Early Years Adult Participation. From there, open the Active Play or Learn and Discover dropdowns to view available drop-in times.

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C A P I TA L C A M PA I G N

YMCA fundraising team is ‘in its home stretch’ Like many longtime residents in Coquitlam, Tracy Price has deep roots in her community.

Her folks grew up in Maillardville, she graduated from Port Moody Secondary and brought up her own family on home turf.

So when it came time to give back, Price raised her hand to help with major capital campaigns, such as with the Crossroads Hospice Society and the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation (ERHF), that would make her community better.

Now, with her daughters out of the house and she and her husband close to retirement, Price vowed to take the lead for one more fundraising drive.

It was a no-brainer when the YMCA of Greater Vancouver came calling for her talents.

Five years ago, after the charity inked a deal with the City of Coquitlam and Concert Properties to build The Heart of Burquitlam, Price was tapped to take on a group of volunteers to collect $3 million to get the 55,000 sq-ft. building up.

Currently, her team is “in its home stretch” — with just $850,000 to go — and is hoping to meet its mark by the time the Y opens this fall at 555 Emerson St., close to the Burquitlam SkyTrain station.

“We’re coming into a

YOU CAN HELP To donate to the capital campaign or for more information about the construction progress, visit YMCA’s What Really Matters website. For larger donations, call Darlene Hepburn, vice president of fund development, at 604-790-8653 or email giving@ gv.ymca.ca/ Left: The cabinet that’s raising money to build the Burquitlam YMCA is made up of Tracy Price (second from left), Darlene Hepburn, David Crawford, Bill Davidson, Marko Dekovic, Kelsey Dunwoodie, Barry MacDonald, Gabriele Scully, Megan Stowe and David Woollven. Right: An artist’s rendering of the Burquitlam YMCA. YMCA OF GV PHOTOS.

really big year with this building opening at the end,” Price told the Tri-City News in an interview last week.

“This is a city that I grew up in and this is a community that I want to see prosper.”

THE BURQUITLAM ‘Y’

Named the Bettie Allard YMCA in honour of the late mother of philanthropist Peter Allard, a Vancouver lawyer, the Burquitlam Y is one of three capital projects on the YMCA’s books and is part of a $152-million regional push called What Really Matters.

The Chilliwack site (45844 Hocking St.) opened in February 2020 after the

community raised $3.2 million as part of its $3-million pledge; the charity also has a future South Vancouver facility in the works for 49th and Cambie.

According to its plans, the Burquitlam Y will have three levels and will include a warm water teaching and fitness pool, a five-lane tank, a café, universal change rooms, family social space, a gym, fitness studios and childminding in an open environment. The $77-million P3 project for The Heart of Burquitlam will also see a 3,700-sq. ft. community police station, strata and rental housing in surrounding towers and Cottonwood Park doubled.

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The current neighbours, as well as new residents in the high-rises — on the Concert land and Morguard property at the upcoming redeveloped Burquitlam mall — are the target audience for the YMCA, which is contributing $38 million and will pay for all operating costs as it manages the facility and co-owns it with the municipality.

That is to say, families with young children, seniors and new Canadians will find the resources they need in Burquitlam, a neighbourhood that’s evolving rapidly with the introduction of the Evergreen Extension.

“Burquitlam is changing. It’s been underserved

for so long with services,” said Price, a senior manager at RBC Dominion Securities who used to work at the Shoppers Drug Mart at Burquitlam Plaza mall while studying at SFU. “With the high-rises, we see [the YMCA] as a centre for the community, a safe place where people can meet.”

Price said it’s likely families in nearby developments will be living in tight quarters, “so the YMCA can be like their living room” and offer a place to connect with others.

Darlene Hepburn, the YMCA’s campaign lead for the Coquitlam project, told the Tri-City News it’s been

exciting to work with the cabinet to raise funds “because they’re all in the game of getting to the finish line.”

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, the team has met online monthly to share stories about donors and prospective investors, and celebrate milestones.

Among its top donors are Port Coquitlam Provincial Court Judge Patricia Janzen and Gavin Hume, Q.C.; the Scully family; the Spraggs family; the BC Maritime Employers Association; RBC Foundation; Robert H. Lee Foundation; Tracy and David Price; and Bill and Candice Davidson.

“Every gift, we are truly grateful to receive,” Hepburn told the Tri-City News.

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Visit coquitlam.ca/toiletrebate for all the details and to complete an online application form.

The toilet rebate program is the latest of the City’s initiatives to conserve drinking water and support long-term environmental resiliency and sustainability.

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TRICITYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 2022

Notice of Public Hearing Zoning Bylaw Amendment

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4252

WRITTEN PUBLIC INPUT by 4 pm on Tuesday, January 25, 2022

The intent of the bylaw is to amend the Zone from RS1 (Residential Single Dwelling 1) to RS4 (Residential Single Dwelling 4) for 3552 Oxford Street.

Location: Street address: 3552 Oxford Street

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

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

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Notice of Public Hearing Zoning Bylaw Amendment

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4253

WRITTEN PUBLIC INPUT by 4 pm on Tuesday, January 25, 2022

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The intent of the bylaw is to amend the Zone from RS1 (Residential Single Dwelling 1) to RS4 (Residential Single Dwelling 4) for 3656 St. Anne Street.

Location: Street address: 3656 St. Anne Street

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

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Left, the new COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre can immunize about 400 people of all ages a day. Below, the clinic is an interim facility until a larger centre is opened Jan. 25 at the Poirier Fourm in Coquitlam. Bottom, freshly poked visitors catch up during the 15-minute waiting period after receiving their vaccine. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

COVID-19 VACCINES

PoCo clinic on point KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Turns out, you can also get a vaccine against COVID19 in Port Coquitlam.

Fraser Health has opened another immunization clinic in the Tri-Cities at the Port Coquitlam Community

Centre (PCCC) as part of efforts to help reduce the spread of the virus and the highly transmissible Omicron variant. It will serve as an interim facility until a larger clinic is opened at the Poirier Forum in Coquitlam on Jan. 25.

The Port Coquitlam clinic is open to all ages to receive a vaccine dose or booster.

According to Heather Esau, the manager of the clinic that opened Jan. 13, it can accommodate about 400 people a day. It's to be staffed by eight immunizers, as well as others handling support tasks like filling syringes.

Fraser Health said the clinic is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Notice of Waived Public Hearing

Public Hearing Notice

When: Council will consider approval of the bylaw amendment on Tuesday, January 25, 2022

When: Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 7pm Where: Electronic Meeting (see portmoody.ca/ph for details and instructions)

Notice is given under s.467 of the Local Government Act that Port Moody Council has waived the holding of a public hearing in relation to the following proposed bylaw:

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

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REZONE FROM RS1 TO RS1-S

SUBJECT PROPERTY

Location: 2130 St. George Street, 123 Douglas Street, and 2133 St. Andrews Street Bylaw: 3328 Application: #6700-20-134 SUBJECT PROPERTY

Location: 2206 St. George Street Bylaw: 3326 Application: #6700-20-212 Applicant: Gurjeet Nijjar Purpose: To rezone the existing property from the Single Detached Residential (RS1) Zone to the Single Detached Residential – Small Lot (RS1-S) Zone to allow for consideration of the subdivision of the existing property into two lots.

Applicant: Fred Soofi Purpose: To present for Council’s consideration Heritage Designation Bylaw, No. 3328 to designate the properties at 2130 St. George Street, 123 Douglas Street, and 2133 St. Andrews Street as municipal heritage sites, completing the Heritage Revitalization Agreement project for the sites.

Get in touch!

How do I get more information?

You can review the application and related information at portmoody.ca/publichearing. You can also contact us at planning@portmoody.ca or 604.469.4540 with any questions.

How can I provide input?

How do I get more information?

You can review the proposed bylaw on portmoody.ca/planningnotice.

For questions about this waived public hearing, you may contact City staff at planning@portmoody.ca or by phone at 604.469.4540.

Kate Zanon, General Manager of Community Development

604.469.4500 www.portmoody.ca

1. If you believe your property is affected by this Heritage Designation application, you can send a submission in writing before noon on January 25, 2022 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550.

2. You may also participate in the Public Hearing by joining the electronic meeting as a participant. Information and instructions for joining the meeting are available at portmoody.ca/ph.

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The executive director of the Grow Local Society that administers Port Moody’s largest community garden next to the city’s police station said she’s excited to put shovels into the ground at a new 60-plot garden in Art Wilkinson Park.

Last Tuesday (Jan. 11), council elected to go ahead with the project that was put on hold for a year so city staff could survey residents in the surrounding Glenayre neighbourhood.

A report presented to council said the survey raised several concerns including increased traffic, the potential of the gardens to attract bears and rodents, as well as the possibility of increased crime in the area.

Some residents also said a community garden isn’t necessary, claiming the neighbourhood is already comprised mostly of single-family homes with large

Grow Local's Tabitha McLoughlin, left, and Lori Greyell, who manages another community garden next to Port Moody's police station, at Art Wilkinson Park. MARIO BARTEL/TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

yards that could easily accommodate private gardens.

But Coun. Amy Lubik, who successfully pitched her fellow councillors to counter the staff recommendation to consider another site for the gardens, said they’re “a wonderful place for people to connect with each other.”

She said maintaining an ongoing dialogue with

neighbours, along with an education campaign, will help address some of their concerns. The project is set to be re-evaluated after a year.

Grow Local’s Tabitha McLoughlin said proper management of the gardens will ensure they don’t become a lure to wildlife and the disparate schedules of

the gardeners means congestion is unlikely.

She conceded bears, coyotes and rodents are out and about, but educating gardeners about crops to avoid, like berries, as well how to handle their compost and garden waste means they’re unlikely to visit.

“They’re valid concerns of course,” McLoughlin said,

adding she’s not aware of any intrusion of bears or other wildlife in the 12 years she’s been involved with the gardens next to the police station.

As well, McLoughlin said, the back-to-the-earth nature of avid gardeners means many are unlikely to hop into their fossil-fuel burning cars to get to the gardens.

Instead they’ll walk, ride their bikes or even take transit.

She said the small strip of parking for the 60 plots on St. Johns Street is never full, even when there’s a planting party that might attract 20 or 30 gardeners at the same time.

McLoughlin said the social aspect of community gardens is often what attracts people to start a plot, even in neighbourhoods where they already have the space to grow their own gardens.

“They have the shared experience of growing food and chatting about it.”

Lubik said with food security becoming a growing concern, it’s important the city do whatever it can to help residents connect with their food and each other.

In fact, it’s that aspect that led council last year to boost the initial proposal of 40 plots at Art Wilkinson Park to 60.

Another 20-plot garden was also approved for a patch of property in front of the city’s recreation complex on Ioco Road.

It produced its first crops last fall.

The combined budget for both gardens was set at $62,000.

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And even though she has been the bearer of almost endless bad news, Dr. Bonnie Henry still enjoys the strong support of a solid majority of British Columbians.

A recent Leger poll of more than 1,000 people found her approval rating at 62 per cent, a drop (seven points) from a similar poll in June but still in majority territory.

Strengthening her position further was that just 20 per cent expressed non-confidence in her.

Judging from attacks on social media — a toxic medium that does not mirror public opinion on

pretty well any issue — her opponents seem mostly limited to anti-vaxxers and those who advocate for a “COVID-zero” approach with widespread restrictions and lockdowns.

Henry reported B.C.’s first case of COVID-19 on Jan. 29, 2020. The worldwide pandemic was declared six weeks later.

Her calm, unhurried style of communicating is familiar to pretty well all British Columbians by now. Her briefings and updates continue to captivate a large portion of the public, who still hang on daily case counts, hospitalizations, vaccine progress and on again/ off again public health restrictions.

There have been controversies associated with a wide array of issues, such as the wearing of masks,

testing strategies for the virus, booster dose intervals and various kinds of restrictions.

Public health officials in other provinces have also faced criticism in recent weeks.

However, given that we are all in uncharted territory and have been for what seems an eternity, controversies and even occasional missteps are to be expected.

There seems little question that frustration and fatigue have set in with many people, which no doubt helps explain the slight drop in Henry’s approval rating. Yet whatever the frustration levels may be, they have not translated to any serious pushback to her strategies.

Indeed, when you consider that almost 4.2 million British Columbians

have received two doses of vaccine and that about 50,000 people a day are receiving their booster doses, that suggests serious buy-in by the vast majority.

The path ahead remains unclear. Daily cases are declining in B.C., but hospitalizations are expected to increase in number for the next week or so.

After that, who knows?

As we head toward spring and warmer weather, my gut feeling is we will be in a better place than we find ourselves in right now.

And, unless unforeseen disaster strikes, I suspect a majority of British Columbians will continue to back Henry’s approach to things until we are finally out of this.

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Council must heed warnings of climate change The Editor: Residents have a valid interest in preserving the trees adjacent to Mundy Park (Coquitlam neighbours spar with city, tricitynews. com, Jan. 12 and the Tri-City News, page 7, Jan. 12).

The trees not only provide shade and privacy, they also help to reduce CO2 in the atmosphere — an issue that was not in the minds of councillors when the OCP was enacted in 1988.

Much has changed in three decades.

Coquitlam suffered its first deadly heat dome, which killed fourteen resi-

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dents during two days of extreme heat last June. Global

warming has reached us and cities must revise their de-

cade old plans.

COP 26 — the international panel on climate change — issued a final declaration that countries must reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and be well on our way by 2030.

Cities, including Coquitlam, have an obligation to be part of the solution to climate change, not contributing to our carbon emissions by casually removing trees.

If at all possible, we must preserve trees because each tree removed releases the carbon it sequesters.

Mundy Park is not the

only place in the city where mature trees are threatened.

Across from Lafarge Lake at the intersection of Guildford and Westwood, a healthy forested area is designated for development with no plan, as far as I know, that old trees will be preserved.

On Heffley Crescent, the OCP allows high rise development to replace well-constructed low-rise condos shaded by trees. Demolition, as well as the tree removal, will result in unnecessary carbon emissions.

These measures will increase our risk of extreme

heat.

The scientist who are experts in global warming warn us, but we don’t listen: • trees convert CO2 into oxygen; one tree over a lifetime can sequester a ton of carbon • a small copse of trees is able to reduce the daytime temperature of cities by several degrees Council should listen to the residents adjacent to Mundy Park and preserve the trees.

Please be part of the solution to global warming.

Yvonne Harris Coquitlam

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“It’s going to put more pressure on the already taxed system,” said Irving.

But what if new development wasn’t to blame.

What if it was his neighbours’ old clay pipes and those of thousands of older

homes in Port Moody, Coquitlam and Burnaby that are drawing in rainwater and sending in crashing through Metro Vancouver’s sewer

line to erupt in geysers of water into streets and creeks.

Metro Vancouver and Coquitlam officials say development, with PVC pipes meeting modern-day standards, is not the problem.

Rather Inflow and Infiltration (I and I) is what is causing the sewer over flows.

“It’s not development that’s driving it. It’s climate change — these atmospheric rivers have been causing overflows in these last two rainstorms,” said Metro Vancouver’s Peter Navratil, general manager of liquid waste services,.

Officials say rainwater pulsing through the sewer system is five to 10 times the sewage volume, the equivalent of 20,000 homes flushing their toilets.

“This can be a common issue across the Lower Mainland, especially in older neighbourhoods like Stoney Creek,” explained Jonathan Helmus, director of utilities for the City of Coquitlam.

According to Helmus and Metro’s Navratil, much of the excess fluid in the sewer system during heavy rains comes from poorly maintained residential storm and sewer systems.

The fact that sewer overflows don’t happen in a dry summer are an indication that it’s rain water getting in the sewer system that is to blame, they say.

So far five homes in Coquitlam have been identified as having cross-connections between rainwater leaders and sewer systems, and all are co-operating to fix the problem.

More have to be found, said Helmus. “We need property owners to do their part.”

In Nanaimo, the city has put out information to homeowners about the problem; Helmus agrees

more needs to be done to impress on people the importance of maintaining their residential sewer and storm drain systems.

Something that may have been ignored in the past is now a crucial issue during climate change because what used to be rare rain events are now happening with disturbing regularity.

Burnaby and Port Moody are also working on the inflow and infiltration problem and are working with Metro Vancouver on a long-term plan that will also include replacing the Metro Vancouver trunk line.

“Were doing everything we can to find out where any of these issues are,” said Helmus.

Coquitlam has also started upgrading local sanitary sewers in advance of increased development, aligned with the Servicing Assessment for this neighbourhood, and has a budget to find and fix holes in its own pipes.

It has also partnered with Burnaby to purchase water quality monitors to determine how much sewage is impacting local creeks.

Costs and timing to replace the aging Metro Vancouver sewer have not yet been determined.

However, Navratil said the project is being fast-tracked to handle increased capacity plus an allowance for rain water surges during atmospheric river events.

But for Irving, who is the president of the Oakdale Neighbourhood Association, the ongoing problem needs to be dealt with sooner rather than later and he’s skeptical that the sewer overflows into Stoney Creek are merely caused by rain.

“I’m sure it’s contributing to it,” said Irving, “but it’s also a capacity problem.”

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Through the first 10 days of January, Port Coquitlam city hall received 25 pothole reports in its vicinity.

If that were to continue, this means PoCo would get more than 900 related calls in 2022.

In 2021, the city had a total of 850 pothole inquiries from local residents.

Public works and engineering director Josh Frederick said PoCo will continue to rely on the public in hopes of restoring roads across all seasons.

“Our crews routinely monitor road conditions and identify areas that need repairs as a result of potholes,” he replied.

“When potholes are reported and identified they are temporarily repaired with cold mix asphalt until weather permits and a permanent repair can be completed.”

Port Coquitlam residents can choose any of the following to report a pothole: • using the PoCo Sort and Report app • call 604-927-3111 • go online to fill out a service request

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Last year, the city responded to about 600 calls for potholes, director of public works Brad Lofgren said.

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As Jan. 14, there have been 35 pothole complaints in eight neighbourhoods across the city since the start of 2022.

And more is likely to be reported considering the shift to above 0 C temperatures and periods of rain in the forecast causing more snowmelt and potential road damage.

Jeff Moi, Port Moody’s general manager of engineering and operations, explained all potholes are in the process of being refilled, but are prioritized and sequenced based on factors that include size and location.

“When a pothole is reported, city staff will visit the site and do an assessment, then work to repair in priority sequence,” he said.

“Typically a temporary repair is completed; permanent repairs must often

sess the damage and will repair immediately if the issue is actually a pothole.”

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risk to damaging vehicles and are “not urgent” compared to confirmed potholes across the city.

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Lofgren explained, however, Coquitlam’s public works division receives many reports of apparent potholes that turn out to be material fractures on a blacktop when the top lift break up.

He said these are a low

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Potholes are potentially a driver’s worst nightmare if caught unexpectedly.

At fast speeds, a pothole can easily pop a tire, damage the underbelly of a vehicle or cause issues to its structural integrity.

Potholes pop up when water gets into cracks in the asphalt following periods of freezing and thawing, and as vehicles drive over the weak spots, the road collapses.

Larger ones are formed when water seeps in between layers and into the ground underneath, then freezes.

To assess the situation, the Tri-City News reached out to the cities of Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam to find out how workers are operating under the current circumstances.

seasonal weather the city endured in recent weeks.

“Repairs can vary from spot repairs to patching of areas in the case of more widespread damage, which is typically undertaken when weather conditions improve.

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wait for warmer and drier weather. As winter conditions continue, we encourage people to use extra caution and slow down when driving.”

Port Moody city staff were called to repair potholes in 26 different locations all of last year.

To report a pothole in the City of the Arts, residents can: • call Port Moody’s operations line — 604-469-4574 — line is monitored 24-7 • email operations@portmoody.ca • go online to fill out a form

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Apartment sale indicates ‘there’s a lot of interest in the area’ DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Apartments and Plaza at 2232 McAllister Ave. As reported in the Western Investor — a sister publication of the Tri-City News — the building sold for $18.2 million and includes apartment units as well as eight commercial units.

All are fully leased.

PoCo Mayor Brad West said he welcomes the

A purpose-built apartment building in downtown Port Coquitlam with 65 rental units is now in the hands of a new owner.

Broker William Wright Commercial announced the sale of the McAllister

local investment.

West told the Tri-City News he will be “working with the new owners to continue to provide secure rental housing in our community, along with new opportunities for commercial space for local businesses.”

The Tri-City News has reached out to the brokerage firm to find out who bought

the building that dates back to 1972, according to BC Assessment.

The purchase price was nearly $1.5 million more than the the property’s assessed value of $16.72 million on July 1, 2021.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 21 HAVE A LAUGH

NEW ARTWORK Three new exhibits open at Place des Arts (1120 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) today: Emerging Talent 24 (Grade 12 students in SD43); Dames - Women With Stories (Raeanne Schachter); and Modern Fine Art Photography from the Female Gaze (Lillian Liu). Due to public health orders for gatherings and events, the opening reception is postponed. To make an appointment to view the artwork, call 604-664-1636 (ext. 0).

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Coquitlam’s Stage 43 ends its run of the fast-paced play The 39 Steps tonight at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam). Directed by Wayne Nolan, the show — a nod to the theatrical society’s 39th year — stars four actors (Dan Jabour, Kelsey Robertson, Luca Herring and Ryan Johnson) portraying 150 characters (see image at right courtesy of Margie Taylor). Showtime is 8 p.m.

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The Coquitlam Express has back-to-back games at The Palace this weekend. See the players take on the Chilliwack Chiefs at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). The puck drops at 7 p.m. for the Friday and Saturday events.

The Coquitlam-based ScotFestBC returns with a virtual Robbie Burns Night tribute in partnership with SFU’s Centre for Scottish Studies. Hear SFU Pipe Band pipe sergeant Dr. Jack Lee and learn some history about Scotland’s Bard from Dr. Leith Davis of SFU. As well, the Blackthorn Blossoms — aka Michael Viens and Rosie Carver — will play Celtic tunes.

Folk singer–songwriter John McLachlan of Hornby Island is back at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way) with a tribute show honouring the Canadian legend Gordon Lightfoot. His gig, called Early Morning Rain: the songs of Gordon Lightfoot, includes musicians Marc Atkinson and Scott White.

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CIVIC AWARDS

PoMo honours its best MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

An artist whose chalk murals brightened spirits in her neighbourhood and quilters who donated the fruits of their labour to brighten walls at organizations like the Crossroads Hospice Society are among the winners of Port Moody’s annual civic awards.

The prizes are presented to deserving people, organizations and businesses that have made significant contributions to the community in six categories: • arts • accessibility • climate action • environment • heritage • sport Ladawne Shelstad is one of two winners recognized for their efforts in the arts.

Her project to decorate garage doors in her Klahanie neighbourhood

with giant, colourful chalk murals helped lift spirits and expressed gratitude to frontline workers during the early months of the COVID19 pandemic. She also sold chalk and art supply kits with proceeds going to SHARE Family and Community Services.

The Blue Mountain Quilters’ Guild also earned recognition for the work of its 142 members to keep crafting colourful and intricately designed blankets, placemats, table runners and wall hangings that are then donated to local and regional organizations.

The Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership is the winner of the accessibility award for its initiatives that included several workshops to address increased racism experienced by residents who identify at Black, Indigenous or People of Colour (BIPOC).

Tru Earth Environmental Products’ laundry sheets

and other eco-friendly household products that help reduce greenhouse gas emissions have earned the company the city’s climate action award.

Gayle and Robert Carter are winners of the environment award for their ongoing stewardship of Bert Flinn Park, including removing invasive plant species like English Ivy. Jennifer and John Duncan’s work to restore the Barnum Residence at 2625 St. George St. that was built in 1903–04 by lumber mill worker William Ernest Barnum has been recognized with the heritage award.

Finally, football coach Alan Jones wins the sports award. He started football programs at Port Moody junior and senior secondary Schools in the 1970s, culminating with a provincial championship in 1991. He also encouraged female participation in the sport.

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Annual Grade 12 art show moves to Place des Arts The largest gallery exhibit in the Tri-Cities for graduating students is moving to a new venue.

And officials with Place des Arts couldn’t be more pleased with Emerging Talent coming its way.

“Place des Arts is absolutely thrilled to be the new home to SD43’s annual Emerging Talent exhibition and to be part of the artistic journey for our community’s grade 12 students,” executive director Joan McCauley told the Tri-City News last week.

“Supporting youth and local emerging artists aligns with our organizational goals and values. We look forward to showcasing and promoting the work of these talented young artists.”

Previously held at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre, which has since changed artistic directions, Emerging Talent is a juried show that highlights the best artwork of Grade 12 students in School District 43 — many of whom are currently applying to art schools across North America.

For Emerging Talent 24, organizer Robyn Croft — an art teacher, as well as the fine and performing arts department head at Coquitlam’s Gleneagle Secondary School — told the Tri-City News that retired SD43 art teachers Sherida Charles (Centennial) and

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Melanie Stokes (Gleneagle) chose the pieces last Friday after artwork was dropped off by students at Gleneagle, Port Moody, Riverside and Heritage Woods secondaries. About 40 drawings, paintings, sculptures and

mixed media pieces will be on display in the Atrium gallery starting Friday; the exhibit ends March 5.

Croft said issues around the COVID-19 pandemic, including isolation, loneliness, escapism and catharsis, are

major themes for this year.

“Students have found that art provides a space to cope with and explore complicated emotions in a creative and productive way,” Croft said.. “There are many surreal and semi-abstract

paintings that use gestural mark-making and confusing imagery to create a lively space for consideration of difficult feelings. There are also joyful and optimistic artworks, including works exploring personal identity and affirming and celebrating diverse identities, hopeful connections with animals and abstract rendering of musical sound vibration.”

Croft said Emerging Talent offers a portfolio boost for the students, most of whom have never shown their skills in a public place.

As for the audience, the exhibit offers an insight as to what’s happening on the local scene with youth art.

“It is a roadmap of the

future and where our community is headed culturally,” she said. “Viewers will be intrigued by and connect with the many universal themes.

They will be engaged by the unique ways in which ideas, issues, concepts and feelings are visually presented in a wide variety of materials.

Young or old, perhaps they will be inspired to start or continue their own creative journey.”

Viewers can also vote on their favourite work for the coveted People’s Choice Award, which will be handed out at the end of the exhibit’s run. The winner will see their artwork on the marketing materials for Emerging Talent 25.

Meanwhile, on Friday, Place des Arts will also launch two more exhibits: Modern Fine Art Photography from the Female Gaze (Lillian Liu) and Dames — Women With Stories (Raeanne Schachter). Both are up until March 10.

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Local history lessons for teachers There are social studies lessons for kids about world wars and how Canada came to be.

But when Coquitlam teachers want to talk about the history of the community they work in, there have been few learning materials readily available to tell the local stories.

Now, the Coquitlam Heritage Society is bringing the city’s rich history to the classrooms with educational kits geared specifically for elementary school educators in SD43.

Created by programs manager Jennie Johnston and Abby Lizee, operations manager at Mackin House Museum, the kits are divided into three levels and each have a theme: • K–1 focuses on family and community, comparing life in Maillardville at the turn of the 20th century to today’s family structure and roles • Grades 2–3 dives into the food culture and how new Canadians who settled

Jennie Johnston and Abby Lizee of the Coquitlam Heritage Society show the contents of new educational kits now available for Coquitlam teachers to help with local history lessons. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

in Coquitlam spiced up the local cuisine with recipes from their homeland • Grades 4–5 checks out the resources and industries that shaped Coquitlam such as lumber (through Fraser Mills, once the largest sawmill in the British Commonwealth); gold; salmon; and coal

Each kit contains lesson plans, worksheets, artifacts and primary sources. For example, for the K–1 bin, there are books and props like a stethoscope, toy violin, an egg beater, watch and glasses for role playing, as well as photos from the society’s collection. Teachers can borrow kits for a week

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— at a cost of $50 plus addons — for lessons. “Teachers are busy,” Johnston said.

“There’s not much time to research. We’re trying to give that extra support to help them explain what Coquitlam was like years ago.”

Lizee said the society has wanted to create educational kits for years for Coquitlam students. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and in-person instruction restricted society staff had some time to design and prepare the educational kits for teachers.

And more kits are on the way later this year for higher grade levels, Lizee said.

The first kit was tested at a Vancouver school; however, the society got a grant from the City of Coquitlam to cover the cost of 30 free bookings for Coquitlam classrooms. Coquitlam teachers can rent a kit by calling 604-516-6151, visiting coquitlamheritage. ca or emailing museum@ coquitlamheritage.ca.

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This week, the Port Moody resident is performing at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, Cali.

She’s got 27 gigs booked for her run with fellow magician Elliott Hunter. Still, it’s not the first time the Heritage Woods Secondary graduate has done her stage magic and mentalism tricks at the venue: Lester was there last September while on tour with Hunter.

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Tune in for virtual classes in yoga, barre & HIIT Coquitlam residents can keep active — and safe — from home this month by tuning in to virtual workouts.

The city is hosting a number of low-cost classes via

Zoom for all fitness levels.

These include: • Latin dance: Mondays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

(Course ID# 75295) and Fridays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

(Course ID# 75301) • Low impact: Mondays, 10 to 11 a.m. (Course ID# 75293) and Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. (Course ID# 78025)

• Pilates: Tuesdays, 10 to 11 a.m. (Course ID# 75297) • HIIT, Tuesdays, 6 to 7 p.m. (Course ID# 78112) • Hatha yoga: Wednesdays, 9:30 to 10:30

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a.m. (Course ID# 75299) • Essentrics: Wednesdays, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. (Course ID# 78622) • Barre: Wednesdays, 6 to 7 p.m. (Course ID# 78624) • Fit 360: Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m. (Course ID# 78107)

There’s Still Time to Join the Park Spark Light Brigade We’re looking for volunteers to join us at the end of the month to help take down this year’s Lights at Lafarge winter light display. This volunteer opportunity is available to people of all ages and abilities, and it’s a chance to be part of the Lights at Lafarge.

For info about this opportunity or to find out how to get involved with Park Spark, please email parkspark@coquitlam.ca.

Stay healthy and active outdoors! Skip the crowds and come early or late on weekdays for the best viewing experience. Consider off-peak hours (before 6 p.m. and after 8 p.m.)

Park Spark Garden Volunteer Opportunities – We Need You Looking for ways to connect with others safely and contribute to your community? Become a Park Spark Garden Volunteer!

Green thumbs of all ages and abilities are encouraged to get involved, share knowledge, learn new skills and make a difference while enhancing Coquitlam’s parks.

Throughout the growing season, Park Spark staff will be teaming up with volunteers to help keep Coquitlam’s Inspiration Garden and Poirier grounds looking their best.

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Girls and women can lace up their skates this winter to shoot some pucks at Coquitlam’s Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex.

Girls ages seven and up can drop in for the Stick, Ring & Puck sessions on Fridays from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Participants must have their own CSA-approved helmet, hockey gloves, stick and puck; a full cage is needed for girls 18 years and under.

Meanwhile, women can join the female-only adult hockey nights on Saturdays from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. at the centre (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam). Regular admission rates apply; however, goalies get free entry.

Players can sign up for drop-ins 48 hours in advance. Proof of vaccination is required, along with a piece of government-issued ID, for anyone over the age of 12.

To register, call 604-9274386 or visit www.coquitlam. ca/registration.

PAVILION CLASSES

The City of Coquitlam has several skill-development courses at the Dogwood and Glen Pine pavilions.

The following classes are open for registrations ages 19 and older: DOGWOOD PAVILION • Lettering Beginner:

Learn to hand draw a new font each week. From 3-D block lettering to bubble letters to cursive script, turn simple letters into works of art with step-by-step instruction. Runs Saturdays, until Feb. 19 from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. (Course ID# 74532).

• Lettering Intermediate: Further enhance your skills at hand drawing new fonts each week. From 3-D block lettering to bubble letters to cursive script, turn simple letters into works of art with step-by-step instruction.

Runs Saturdays, until Feb. 19 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

(Course ID# 74534).

GLEN PINE PAVILION • Beginner Spanish: Learn basic words, phrases and sentences to be able to converse and write with others in travel, business or at home. This program is designed for a beginner with no previous experience.

Runs Wednesdays, until Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

(Course ID# 73939).

• Winter Crafts: Make winter-themed decor for your house or seasonal gifts for friends. No previous arts and crafts experience required. Runs Thursdays, until Feb. 17 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. (Course ID: 75496).

• Beginner Drawing: Learn the fundamentals of drawing. Through black and white drawings, work on conveying mood, expression and landscape while developing skills that allow your drawings to flourish.

Participants are required to bring their own supplies.

Runs Thursdays, until Feb. 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

(Course ID# 74050).

• Learn to Play Poker: Learn how to play this fun and social game of strategy, skill and chance. Runs Fridays, until Feb. 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. (Course ID# 74100).

Registration for the classes is required. To sign up, call 604-927- 4386, go to www.coquitlam.ca/registration and search the course ID under “keyword” or visit the front desk of city rec hub to register in person.

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When Owen Nguyen stepped onto an unfamiliar surface at Carrefour Multisports in Laval, Que., to compete in the Fischer Junior Nationals U14 outdoor tennis championships last September, he wasn’t fazed.

After all, the Grade 9 student at Gleneagle Secondary School in Coquitlam cut his tennis teeth on the public courts at the Coquitlam Tennis Club at Town Centre Park, scrambling for practice times amongst the golden agers and weekend warriors, putting in the hours three or four days a week even in twilight gloom and daytime drizzle.

So playing for a national title on a clay court, Nguyen said, would just have to be another adjustment he’d have to make.

Owen Nguyen is Canada’s reigning U14 junior national outdoor tennis champion after honing his game at Coquitlam’s public courts. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

He did just that, defeating Alberta’s Adam Faragcao in the final in straight sets, 7-5, 7-5, to take his first national championship.

Nguyen’s confident it won’t be his last.

Having been coached by his dad, Dale, since he was seven years old, he’s now

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able to tap into additional resources from Tennis Canada, including high-performance coaches at a covered facility in North Vancouver where it’s always warm and dry and court times are guaranteed.

Already, Nguyen said, he’s noticing improvements in his game; he’s hitting the ball

harder, putting more movement on his volleys.

Still, he added, it’s his passion for the sport and his dedication to hard work that got him this far and will likely propel him forward on the court.

That, and the inspiration he draws from seeing in-

creasing numbers of young Canadian players make their mark internationally, like 18-year-old Layla Fernandez who reached the women’s final of the 2021 U.S. Open and Bianca Andreescu, who won the tournament in 2019.

“I have to put 110 per cent into every day, every shot,” Nguyen said.

Dale Nguyen added his son’s commitment is the product of his humble, working class immersion in the sport, where not even court time can be taken for granted.

“It teaches him that nothing is free in life,” said Dale, who read manuals and watched videos online so he could guide Owen after introducing him to tennis when he was five as an activity they could do together.

“Every player has the shots,” he added. “But you have to have the confidence in what you can do to be successful.”

Owen Nguyen said the lessons his dad has taught him in tennis, and life, stay with him at the baseline.

“You learn how to compete and fight,” he said.

“Anything is possible.”

Johnson up for Baker Port Moody’s Kent Johnson has been nominated for one of the most prestigious awards in men’s college hockey.

He’s one of several players contending for the Hobey Baker Award — given to the best player in NCAA Div. I hockey.

The 19-year-old sophomore at the University of Michigan was chosen for the award by head coaches across the league, but a fan vote until March 6 will determine 10 finalists.

Johnson has six goals and 23 assists in the 21 games he’s played this season.

He also scored a goal in two games for Team Canada at the World Junior Championships in December before that tournament was cut short by COVID-19 concerns.

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11.99

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Effective from January 21-24, 2022

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4.39

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/EA

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604.552.6108

6.39 /EA

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$

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$

/LB

3.59 /LB

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$

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3.99

5.49

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5.99

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1.49

$

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1.49

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2.29

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9.49

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