Tri-City News March 10 2022

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CHAMPIONSHIP RUSH

The Terry Fox Ravens celebrate the school’s first AAAA senior girls provincial basketball championship after they defeated the top-ranked Riverside Rapids, 77-75, in the final between the two Port Coquitlam rivals last Saturday at the Langley Events Centre. The win was also the culmination of an emotional journey after one of its players, Karin Khuong, was diagnosed with cancer in her freshman year and died in 2020. For the story, and more photos, go to page 28.

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NEWS IN TRI-CITIES INVASION OF UKRAINE

War hits close to home in Port Moody MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

A show of support by Port Moody council for the people of Ukraine isn’t just a way for the city to jump into the story that’s dominated international headlines for two weeks.

It’s personal.

Mayor Rob Vagramov was born in Cherkasy, a city of more than 270,000 in central Ukraine. It’s where his mother is from, and where his parents settled after fleeing Tbilisi in nearby Georgia when that country was embroiled in a fierce civil war.

On March 1, council approved a motion by Coun.

Amy Lubik to light city hall in blue and yellow — the colours of Ukraine’s flag — until at least March 18, in solidarity with the country that’s experiencing war after its borders were breached by Russian troops.

It also endorsed several initiatives put forth by Vagramov, including: • the waiver of any fees up to $3,000 for the rental of city facilities by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress of BC for fundraising efforts • calls to the Canadian government to support the Ukrainian people at home and abroad with things like expedited immigration and refugee processing for those fleeing the war; safe

Demonstators express their support for Ukraine in its war with Russia during a gathering last Saturday at the Vancouver Art Gallery. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

military transport for them; increased military support; maximum financial sanctions against the Russian Federation, but not for industries relation to medicine or food; the immediate divestment of public funds and private money supporting Russian firms and an immediate halt on imports from Russia • similar divestment of provincial funds, as well as halting imports like energy and raw materials from Russia that could be used in provincial and municipal infrastructure projects Vagramov, speaking at the online meeting with a

Ukrainian flag on the wall behind him, said the motions represent a small, but vital way for the city to show it stands with all Ukrainians.

“I am glad we are able to do any tiny action toward supporting the Ukrainian cause,” he told the Tri-City News, adding it’s also a difficult time for many Russians who don’t support the invasion because they too may have connections with the Ukraine.

For Coun. Meghan Lahti, the war also hits close to home.

Her voice wavering with emotion, she told council her son is in the Canadian

military and she fears he could be deployed to the Ukraine should the war escalate.

“This is a really scary time we’re in,” she said.

Lubik said she has friends in Ukraine after she lived there for several months many years ago and she worries for their safety.

“There’s so much we would like to do.”

Vagramov, whose family left Ukraine because they feared the implications on the country of the USSR’s collapse in the early 1990s, said he was touched by council’s support, as well as the calls received from

several representatives of the Ukrainian community during the public input portion of the meeting.

One of those calls was from Port Moody-Coquitlam MP Bonita Zarrillo, who urged people to donate to the Canadian Red Cross for war relief efforts.

She also called upon Canadians to sign a special parliamentary petition seeking the removal of RTV — a Russian television station — from Canadian airwaves, a move later endorsed by councillors.

“My heart goes out to all the Ukrainian families,” Zarrillo said.

Online help for fire victims A Coquitlam family is trying to put their lives back together after a massive blaze destroyed much of their home — and most of their belongings.

No one was hurt in the Feb. 24 fire on Toba Drive but the building is so badly damaged that the Fong family, including Choon and Christina and their older children, is unable to move back into their beloved home of 26 years.

Making matters worse, the house was looted twice after the fire, before security chased them away.

“No one was injured, thankfully, but the memories from building a life in Canada over the last 48 years have been lost in the fire,” wrote Ivy Haisell in a GoFundMe online fundraising page.

Haisell and Bryan Fong are organizing the fundraiser to help the Fongs recover.

Dozens of donations, totalling more than $12,000, have already come in.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 43

Burke Mountain school project gets money Trustees vote to divert $25 million to help fund project DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

In the end it was an easy decision, but trustee approval last Tuesday (March 1) to divert $25 million from operating funds to build a new joint middle/high school for Burke Mountain in Coquitlam didn’t come without a lot of hand-wringing.

Trustees were warned during the virtual board meeting that without the 1,000-seat institution, School District 43 (SD43) would have to spend $14 million on 40 portables and could lose out on provincial funding altogether if rampant inflation put the now $145-million project out of reach.

But if they agreed on the contribution, spread over five years, they were told they could expect a B.C. government decision on funding by April or May. The rapidly growing Burke Mountain neighbourhood has been demanding a joint middle and secondary school for several years and this is the closest the project has come to fruition.

To be built on a steep slope near the corner of David Avenue and Coast Meridian Road in Coquitlam, to the east of a small strip mall, the school is for a northeastern community that is expected to have 50,000 after build-out.

Starting out as a joint middle-secondary school, as student enrolment increases, a second school would be built.

With the approval, the funds will come from a mix of capital reserves, savings and future surpluses, including: • $10 million set aside for an addition at Scott Creek Middle School that the province will now likely fund • savings from winding up a former employee pension plan • future surpluses from international education fees the district has been using to smooth funding shortfalls and balance the budget

But the decision, though ultimately unanimous, generated significant concern among trustees.

“We’ve had some creative ideas over the years and we’ve tried everything,” said Kerri Palmer Isaak, Anmore Belcarra trustee and former board chair.

“But this is what we’ve come down to tonight. I’m very concerned that this is precedent-setting on the part of the province in terms of funding schools and that this will be a bit of a slippery slope.”

Port Moody Trustee Lisa Park suggested the provincial demand for cash was “unfair,” given that the Central Okanagan Public Schools board only had to contribute $3 million toward its $103-million high school.

“And I’m really sad that actually we have to use operating budget to build this new school. You know, that money should be used for classrooms and for resources,” she said.

Secretary-treasurer Mohammed Azim explained that the province is aware of the challenge the district faces in coming up with the money, but the district has already received funding for additions and other school projects in the recent past and this is the best way to get the province to agree to funding such an enormous project.

He agreed that community fundraising could be explored but under provincial funding rules money generated by parent advisory councils or other groups couldn’t go toward school construction costs.

Coquitlam Trustee Carol Cahoon said that while the contribution is large, it is necessary to get the school built, and might be cheaper in the long run than putting portables on the grounds of over-crowded schools.

“I feel a little bit of peace knowing that the $25 million isn’t having to be paid right away. It’s spread over five years, so I’m hoping that possibly International Ed. or the rental income or other forms of surplus will maybe soften those blows over the five years,” said Cahoon, adding that purchasing portables at $350,000 each

would be expensive.

Board Chair Michael Thomas, a Port Coquitlam trustee, said the district is in a difficult position having to come up with the money but the community needs the school.

“I spoke to the Minister of Education myself. I informed her that there would be no two ways about it,”

Thomas said.

“If we were required to put $25 million into this project that it would have to come out of operating and that we simply did not have the capital reserves.

And while she sympathized and understood, my understanding is the decision was made by Treasury Board and and out of her control.”

“We do need the school,” Thomas said.

Costs have been rising for the building, originally expected to cost $125 million, but so far using mass timber construction for the new build is not in the plans.

It was considered but Azim told trustees there are too many complications to using mass timber, including

B.C. Building Code specifications.

Coquitlam has sought permission to be able to build mass timber buildings.

Previously, Thomas has said he’s optimistic that, after so many years of lobbying and a major funding commitment from the district, the project will get done.

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Coquitlam Grant Opportunities for Local Non-Profits

Coquitlam has two grant opportunities available to support non-profit organizations in the community – the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant and the Revenue Recovery Grant. The Spirit of Coquitlam Grant has relaunched with new funding streams to better capture the needs of the community. The Revenue Recovery Grant is a new opportunity for organizations whose revenue has been directly impacted by COVID-19. The application period for both grants is March 14 to April 11. Find eligibility criteria and grant guidelines at coquitlam.ca/grants.

NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS

Coquitlam Preparing for New Place Maillardville Community Centre

As we approach the opening of the new Place Maillardville Community Centre in fall 2022, the City of Coquitlam is honouring the facility’s past while looking ahead to future offerings.

The new 2,000-square-metre (22,000-square-foot) community centre doubles the size of the previous 40-year-old facility. Once the new Place Maillardville Community Centre is complete, the old building will be demolished. The new facility will be operated by the City of Coquitlam, maximizing the benefit to the community by allowing residents to access the available programming using the ONE Pass and Financial Assistance for Recreation programs.

In preparation for the opening of the new facility, we want to hear directly from the community what type of activities and programs should be offered. The community can visit letstalkcoquitlam.ca/pmcc to learn more about the plans, share ideas, and complete a short survey about programming interests. Feedback from the community will help the City build future programming for the facility.

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New Metro Van Recycling and Waste Centre Opens March 14

Metro Vancouver’s new United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre opens Monday, March 14 at 995 United Boulevard. This new facility will replace the existing Coquitlam Recycling and Waste Centre located one kilometre to the east.

Coquitlam residents wanting to up their recycling game can use the facility’s expansive new depot, which will offer even more free recycling options and drop-off for green waste and garbage. Note the dates below: • Saturday, March 12 – Coquitlam Recycling and Waste Centre (1200 United Blvd.) closes at 6 p.m.

• Sunday, March 13 – no service available from either facility.

• Monday, March 14 – United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre opens For more, visit coquitlam.ca/recycling.

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Youth Try Out Firefighting During Spring Break

A dozen Grade 11 and 12 students are finding out what it takes to be a firefighter this spring break in Coquitlam. The group is taking part in Coquitlam’s fourthannual Junior Firefighter Program running March 11 – 18 through a partnership between School District 43 and Coquitlam Fire/Rescue. Including this year’s contingent, 46 youth have participated since the program began in 2019. Visit coquitlam.ca/juniorfirefighter for program details and to view a video of last year’s program.

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For more information, or to register, visit coquitlam.ca/registration and select “adult lifelong learning” in the registration system to view cooking classes.

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Parents can register their kids for daytime swimming lessons at City Centre Aquatic Complex. The lessons range from Swim Kids 1 to 9 and are intended for children ages 6 to 16. They are offered during mid-day hours on Fridays, and are ideal for children and youth who are homeschooling.

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New recycling & waste depot is 'best in North America' How do you cover an old landfill site?

For Metro Vancouver, the regional agency used the bottom ash from its Waste to Energy plant in Burnaby to top the decontaminated grounds in Coquitlam.

A total of 70,000 tons of the non-combustible material was used as aggregate to layer its site on United Boulevard for the new transfer centre, a $77.6 million facility — funded through tipping fees — that officially opens on Monday (March 14) for residents and businesses to drop off their waste and recycling.

Located a kilometre west of the existing transfer station, also on United Boulevard, the new building is 2.5 times larger and is being touted as the most advanced in North America.

“It’s a one-stop shop,” Metro Vancouver CAO Jerry Dobrovolny told the Tri-City News last Friday during an exclusive tour with board chair Sav Dhaliwal, a Burnaby city councillor, and Jack Froese, the mayor of Langley Township and the chair of Metro’s Zero Waste Committee. “We expect to see up to 700 vehicles a day coming through here to drop off garbage and recycling. It will serve our region well.”

About 40 staff will work at the new transfer site — with 35 employees moving from

Left, Jack Froese, the mayor of Langley Township, is the chair of Metro Vancouver's Zero Waste Committee. Right, Metro Vancouver managers at the new United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, which opens on March 14. JANIS CLEUGH/TCN

the old centre.

That building sits on land leased by the Beedie Group, which is proposing to redevelop the area for a waterfront community paying tribute to the Fraser Mills sawmill heritage.

The existing transfer station is about three to five years past its life cycle and will shutter on Saturday night (March 12).

“Everyone is very pleased to be moving over,” said Paul Henderson, Metro’s general manager of solid waste services.

Located on 15.5 acres of land owned by the regional district, the facility is exempt from city property taxes.

In fact, Henderson said, the new site is so big that residential and commercial

vehicles can be separated on site to head to the scales or recycling depot. At the current station, vehicles often spilled out onto United Boulevard to queue up to drop unwanted goods.

It will be open every day except Christmas and New Year’s Day from 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and “anybody in the region can use it,” Henderson said.

HOW TO ENTER

On the east side, there’s a free recycling depot — including a Return-It Express — to deposit items such as glass, used motor oil, batteries, CO and smoke detectors, light bulbs and used cooking oil.

In the middle are the scales for small vehicles,

as well as commercial and municipal vehicles, with state-of-the-art recognition technology for quick processing.

And, to the west, is the transfer building, a 60,000 sq. ft. flat space (about double the current building size) that’s closed up to prevent birds from entering. As well, vents are on the roof to control dust and odours.

There, visitors will drop off their trash on the transfer station floor with loaders pushing the bags into a chute on the floor, which connects with the compactors below.

Henderson said he expects to see about 30 truckloads of compressed material shipped out daily to processors.

“It’s a much, much better facility than what we have now down the street,” he said. “And there is a lot of room for us to grow.”

DIVERSION RATE

Still, while Metro Vancouver builds new transfer stations around the region — including in Central Surrey, where a smaller facility is due to open this year at 6711 154 St. — it also struggles with diversion rates.

The agency hopes to divert 80 per cent of the region’s solid waste out of landfills; however, the current rate is 64 per cent (Coquitlam’s diversion rate stands at 71 per cent, city staff say). “We’ve got the highest rates in North America but we’ve been

stuck for a few years,” Dobrovolny acknowledged.

“As of last month, we’ve got milk containers refundable and we’re allowing mattresses for a $15 charge, but we need to keep being more innovative. The issue is that we’ve got a global economy and the packaging keeps piling up. We want to promote goods that are locally made to cut the waste.”

Another challenge for Metro Vancouver is the trash in multi-family buildings, many of which don’t have separated garbage and recycling bins, Dobrovolny said.

“Most people want to do the right thing, but they may be on the lazy side so it isn’t done,” he said. “That’s why this facility is so important."

"It’s all here," he said.

We invite you to learn more about the City’s development application to expand community amenities and allow diverse housing options to the lands adjacent to the future Burke Mountain Village in the Partington Creek Neighbourhood.

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So long, and thanks for all the delicious treats Owners of popular bakery retiring, but shop will stay open with new owners

Bakery! All the best in retirement!" one comment reads.

Last Thursday (March 3), a firefighter brought flowers for Maria, expressing sadness at her imminent departure.

Chad Evans, who is from PoCo's Firehall #1, told the Tri-City News firefighters have been frequenting the bakery since before he joined the department in 2004.

He says the chocolate-covered long john doughnuts are "the best you'll find anywhere."

DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

On a busy afternoon, the Europe Old Fashion Bakery and Deli in downtown Port Coquitlam is a hive of activity.

Uniformed members of Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services are purchasing the fixings to make 16 sandwiches, customers are stocking up on cakes, doughnuts, bread and meats and happy children are munching on cookies.

But an end to an era is on the horizon for the popular establishment that has served up hearty, savoury and sweet goods for several decades.

The owners of Europe Old Fashion Bakery and Deli (2552 Shaughnessy St.) are retiring, after having sold the business to a new couple.

Maria Luis, who owned the bakery for 21 years next month, along with her husband, Victor, expressed heartfelt sadness as she pre-

TAKING IT EASY

Victor and Maria Luis, along with their son, Victor Jr., say goodbye to downtown Port Coquitlam, where they've operated Europe Bakery and Deli. MARIO BARTEL/TCN

pares to say her final goodbyes to staff and her loyal clientele.

She told the Tri-City News, on the one hand, she'll miss everyone.

But on the other, she'll be glad to not set her alarm clock for the wee hours of the morning to get to the bakery by 2:30 a.m. every day.

"I'm happy, but sad sometimes," said Maria, of the shop's ownership change, which was scheduled to become official on Tuesday (March 8).

In addition to Maria and Victor, sons Carlos and Victor Jr. also work at the bakery.

A sign that the family will be missed are the hundreds

of comments on social media.

Dozens of people expressed support for the couple's retirement on the Port Coquitlam Comunity Connections Facebook page, recalling tempting treats such as Black Forest cakes and long john doughnuts.

"So many good memories and calories from Europe

Maria said she and Victor will be taking it easy when they retire and are considering a trip to Portugal, where they are originally from and Maria's sisters still live.

The couple has no plans to move from PoCo, where they've called home the last 18 years, and believe the bakery will be in good hands, with no immediate changes and the staff continuing to be employed.

"It's time for us to retire," said Maria, who is 70 years old.

Still, giving up the place after so long could be difficult. But there will be a transition period for the in-

coming owners.

Victor said he and his son will hang around for a few months helping the new owners transition into the business, including sharing all the recipes he has filed in his head, like the one for natas — a Portuguese pastry. He says he'll typically bake up to 600 of the treats in preparation for a busy weekend.

SECOND OWNERS

The couple is the second owners of the shop; having purchased the bakery from its original owners, who ran the shop for 23 years before them.

With its busy counter, and shelves — and staff scurrying between the mixers, refrigerators and cooling racks — the shop has been a mainstay of Port Coquitlam's downtown.

However, with new owners, this important shopping destination will continue to operate, breathing life into the downtown area, which the city is revitalizing with the recent changes to McAllister Avenue, plans to upgrade Veterans Park this summer and a retrofit of Leigh Square.

— with files from Mario Bartel, Tri-City News

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Redevelopment plan going to public hearing Revision that would have removed tower rejected MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

There’s no clock tower as part of the redevelopment plan for Port Moody’s Coronation Park neighbourhood.

But the company proposing to transform the 14.8 acre site directly across from the Inlet Centre SkyTrain station from 59 aging single-family homes to a mixed-use community for more than 5,000 residents may consider adding one after council decided last Tuesday (March 1) to go back to the future so the project can move forward to a public hearing.

Instead of considering revisions to Wesgroup Properties’ proposal that would have reduced the number of condo towers from six to five and raised three of them along the site’s eastern perimeter from 31 storeys to up to 45, council directed staff to schedule a public hearing on the project based on its second reading of amendments to the city’s

A rendering of a revised redevelopment proposal for Coronation Park that would have removed one tower and increased the height of three others. WESGROUP PROPERTIES

official community plan it conditionally passed last Dec. 7.

Those conditions included:

• moving density to the eastern side of the property where it would abut eight — or possibly nine — new towers being planned by

another developer, Polygon, in the part of the neighbourhood along Balmoral Drive that’s in Coquitlam • a reconsideration by the

developer to explore affordable housing options that council had previously forgiven to constrain density • providing more job spaces in the project In presenting the revised plan, Wesgroup’s senior vice president of development, Brad Jones, said the new scheme was conceived to address council’s concerns.

Besides the three higher towers, the changes also included: • doubling the size of the office building to eight storeys — including one floor of retail — that would result in spaces for up to 1,360 jobs • enlarging a community amenity building from 15,000 sq. ft. to 20,000 sq. ft.

Jones added the company would again look at various options for affordable housing, but most depend on funding from government programs that would only be available when the project is further along the approval process.

When asked by Coun. Zoe Royer which iteration of the project the company prefers, Jones said the plan council heard last December was “more considered.”

But, he added, after several years of preparation and seven presentations to coun-

cil, “If either of these move forward, we’ll be satisfied.”

Coun. Diana Dilworth said the plan councillors saw last December, that’s comprised of six towers up to 31 storeys, rental and office buildings as well as a 9,500 sq. ft. daycare and more than 2.5 acres of public park space, “was pretty good” and should be sent to a public hearing.

“It behooves us to allow our residents to be a part of this very important decision.”

Coun. Meghan Lahti agreed.

She said further refinements, like finding ways to include affordable housing that don’t necessarily involve increasing density, could be addressed during the project’s rezoning process.

Several councillors also said they’re sensitive to the frustration of current homeowners in the neighbourhood who have sales agreements for their properties that are contingent on Wesgroup getting approval to proceed with its redevelopment.

Jones said those deadlines are fast approaching.

“We are simply out of time.”

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nce upon a time, the size of the provincial debt used to be a big deal in B.C. politics.

Those days, however, are long gone and the fiscal plan released last week is another reminder of why debt politics have gone by the wayside.

In one key respect, the BC NDP government, since coming to power, has continued down a path that previous governments have walked. It is spending a gargantuan amount of money on public infrastructure over the next three years and the total provincial debt will balloon (it will have almost doubled in 10 years by the end of the three-year fiscal plan).

The money (more than $27 billion over three years) is being spent on popular things — hospi-

tals, schools, highways, etc.

— so the capital spending plan is not something that any political party wants to take issue with.

Not only are public infrastructure projects popular (for the most part, unless they go way over budget or are delayed in terms of completion), but the clock is ticking on the lifespan of existing infrastructure built in the 1950s and ‘60s.

Things like the aging Massey Tunnel and the Pattullo Bridge need replacing. So do aging schools and health facilities.

The overall dollar numbers are staggering and likely somewhat meaningless for many. More than $8.6 billion will be spent on health-care facilities alone.

The new St. Paul’s Hospital will cost $2.2 billion, while

New Westminster, Surrey, Richmond and Burnaby are all getting either new hospitals or major expansions of existing ones.

In terms of overall spending, the transportation sector — $8 billion in spending — is nipping at the health sector’s heels when it comes to big spending. The biggie there is the new Fraser River tunnel crossing at more than $4 billion and the Broadway Subway line, at almost $3 billion.

More than $3 billion will be spent in the K-12 education system (much of it for seismic upgrading) and a further $4.3 billion is allocated for post-secondary institutions.

Then there is BC Hydro, whose debt is classified differently. It is considered to be “self-supported debt” as opposed to “taxpayer-sup-

ported debt” (the kind that funds all those transportation, education and health projects).

The biggest infrastructure in B.C. history is the Site C Dam, currently estimated to cost $16 billion to complete. B.C. Hydro, with its aging grid and dam system, plans to spend another $2.4 billion upgrading and replacing its facilities.

A combination of capital spending and forecasted deficits in the range of billions of dollars has the government forecasting the total provincial debt to exceed more than $100 billion by the end of the next fiscal year and to reach more than $125 billion by the end of 2024-25.

A lot of shovels are about to hit the ground.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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City of Coquitlam NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REPEAL AND SUBSTITUTE COUNCIL PROCEDURE BYLAW NO. 4042, 2009 Pursuant to section 124(3) of the Community Charter, notice is hereby given that Council for the City of Coquitlam intends to repeal and substitute Council Procedure Bylaw No. 4042, 2009 and amendments thereto. The Council Procedure Bylaw establishes the general procedures that Council follows in conducting their business.

Council will give final consideration to the adoption of Council Procedure Bylaw No. 5200, 2022, at the Regular Council meeting scheduled for Monday, March 28, 2022.

The changes introduced by Council Procedure Bylaw No. 5200, 2022 include the following: • Revisions to the existing provisions allowing for electronic meetings; • Refinements related to Inaugural Council Meetings; • Relaxing the voting requirements for some decisions from requiring a super majority threshold to a resolution of council (a majority vote); • Updating the provisions related to manner of address by speakers to reflect more inclusive language; and • Clarification as to meeting procedures as they relate to standing and select committees.

Additional minor administrative changes have also been made to the Bylaw, namely to language (to provide clarification), grammar, or to the order of sections to improve the clarity or meaning of the section or the Bylaw overall.

To obtain a copy of the Bylaw and associated staff report please visit the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas or contact the City Clerks Office at 604927-3010.

Should you have any questions or comments in relation to the proposed Bylaw please contact Jay Gilbert, Director Intergovernmental Relations and Legislative Services by email at jgilbert@coquitlam.ca or by phone at 604-927-3013.

Please submit your written comments to the attention of the City Clerk’s Office, in one of the following ways: • By email to clerks@coquitlam.ca; • In person at the City Clerk’s Office, which is located on the second floor of City Hall at 3000 Guildford Way; • By fax at 604-927-3015.

To provide Council an opportunity to review your comments prior to the meeting, please ensure that you send your submission to the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible. The deadline for submitting written comments in advance is noon on Monday, March 28, 2022.

City of Coquitlam NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION The City has received an application to amend the Citywide Official Community Plan (CWOCP) relating to the properties located at 3639 Crouch Avenue, 3512 David Avenue, 3561 Gislason Avenue, 1381 Mitchell Street, 1387 Mitchell Street, Lot 1 Section 17 Township 40 New Westminster District Plan BCP50410 Except Plan EPP76278 and Plan EPP76279, Lot A District Lot 8248 Group 1 New Westminster District Plan EPP74348 Except Plans EPP76279 and EPP103755, and Lot 8 Block 3 Section 7 Township 40 NWD Plan 2238. The proposed application is for an amendment to the land use designation in the Partington Creek Neighbourhood Plan (part of the CWOCP) for portions of the subject properties from Compact Low Density Residential, Townhousing Residential, Parks and Recreation, and Environmentally Sensitive Area to Medium Density Apartment Residential, Townhousing Residential, Parks and Recreation, and Environmentally Sensitive Area.

If approved, the amendment would create two (2) medium density apartment residential lots, three (3) townhouse lots, and two (2) public park lots, all for future development, one (1) lot for watercourse protection, and multiple remnant lots for future rezoning and subdivision.

You are invited to provide input to Council with respect to the above-noted application.

The City of Coquitlam will be receiving the input requested herein up to March 21, 2022. Written correspondence can be provided in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca with “Section 475 – PROJ 21-157” in the subject line; • Regular mail: City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2; • In person: Attn: City Clerk’s Office – please place in one of two City Hall drop boxes (3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam), located at the underground parking entrance or by the main entrance facing Burlington Drive; • Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015.

Additional information about this application can be accessed by contacting Natasha Lock, Development Planner, at NLock@coquitlam.ca.

Written submissions provided in response to this consultation, including names and addresses, will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall (at the Planning and Development counter) and potentially on our website as part of a future agenda package at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas.

Should Council grant first reading to the proposed CWOCP amendment, a Public Hearing will be held with notification to be provided in accordance with the Local Government Act.

Written submissions provided in response to this consultation, including your name and address, will become part of the public record which includes the submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas.

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INVASION OF UKRAINE

Memories of war, suffering ‘marks you forever’ The Editor: Today, the world is at war again, a war that nobody expected, nobody wanted.

I was five years old when the Second World War started in Europe. At age seven (80 years ago), our family was forced to flee the village that had been occupied by Nazi forces.

We escaped, took refuge in a farmhouse in the valley on the north side of the Sangro River.

While there, I remember vividly the cannon shells screeching across the night sky, shelling our homes we left behind. One day, the

chilling news of the slaughter of a hundred people in the next town reached us.

The next day they would come for us.

It didn’t take long for a platoon of soldiers to show up at our farmhouse. They ordered the families outside in a field. Our village priest was with us.

We were ordered to stand side by side to face a firing squad.

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refugees in other regions almost foreign to us.

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War and displacement marked our lives and we were scattered over the globe, from the Americas to Australia.

Few of our bones will be buried where we were born.

Some of us have forgotten who we were, where we came from.

Through marriage, some

of our names have changed and our past is being erased from our lives.

I do not forget. I can’t forget. My past is etched in my bones. War is war and it marks you forever.

Today, there is another war in progress.

People are fleeing. They will be refugees, as I was.

Those who do not die in the conflict will not forget.

There will be heavy hearts to forgive later.

But people must remember the horror of the past that is being repeated today.

Osvaldo Zappa West Vancouver

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Share goes golden for first Imagine gala in two years It’s time to reconnect.

That’s from Claire MacLean, the executive director of the Tri-Cities’ largest social services agency SHARE, which next month marks its 50th year with its Imagine gala at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver.

With provincial health orders easing, MacLean said her organization decided to host an in-person event — for the first time in two years — to re-group with community stakeholders and supporters.

“I think what we’ve seen over the course of the pandemic is that social interaction is so important,” she told the Tri-City News.

“We’ve seen such mental health challenges, and we need to reconnect.”

MacLean said COVID-19 put additional pressures on the non-profit, though the service provider took its role “very seriously” and

Paint The Town was the theme for the March 2020 gala for SHARE, the Tri-Cities’ largest social services agency.

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never stopped counselling or running the food bank or

helping seniors.

“The staff have been

truly remarkable during this time,” MacLean said.

And she noted the golden anniversary gala on April 2 will not only celebrate SHARE’s achievements, but also raise funds through the gala, as well as a digital silent auction, a raffle and 50/50 tickets.

For gala attendees (who are asked to wear face masks and show proof of vaccination for entry), there will be dancing to a live band and a culinary competition with local restaurants and caterers: • Cassandra Cake Co. • Hard Rock Casino Vancouver • Executive Plaza Hotel • The Golden Boot • Mr. Mikes • Pasta Polo A people’s choice award will be handed out to the winner, while the Tri-Cities’ five mayors — Richard Stewart (Coquitlam); Brad

West (Port Coquitlam); Robert Vagramov (Port Moody); John McEwen (Anmore); and Jamie Ross (Belcarra) — will judge the eats for another accolade at the event.

Meanwhile, on March 18, the digital silent auction will go live via sharesociety.ca/ imagine.

Some of the top prizes you can bid on include: • roundtrip airfare for two with WestJet • a two-night stay at the Summerland Waterfront Resort • rental of Rocky Point Ice Cream’s ice cream truck • a private dining experience with Crisp Cuisine • tickets to various sporting events, wine packages and craft beer packages from Lower Mainland breweries As well, residents can support SHARE through a raffle and 50/50 draw, of which tickets are now on sale.

Last year’s ReImagine event — an online fundraiser — brought in $122,000 to pay for critical community services such as the food bank, help for refugees and newcomers to the Tri-Cities and youth battling addiction, counselling for kids struggling with bullying at school and kids with developmental delays and disabilities, as well as speech, physical and occupational therapy for kids.

“This is our first time back in two years and we’re really thrilled,” MacLean said.

“SHARE is part of the fabric of this community, and the gala is an amazing opportunity for us to say thank you.”

Sponsored in part by the Tri-City News, Imagine 2022 at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam) is on April 2. Tickets are $150 via sharesociety.ca/imagine. Call 604-540-9161.

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The Bergmann duo — aka pianists Elizabeth and Marcel Bergmann (pictured at right) — return to the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) for an evening

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Urban Roots plans to open its markets in the northeastern plaza of Coquitlam Centre mall — following city council’s approval of a temporary use permit (TUP) on Monday — as well as at the corner of Clarke Road and Kyle Street in Port Moody.

Port Moody city council granted a building permit to CityState Consulting Group last Friday for Urban Roots’ spring re-launch.

In total, Urban Roots proposes 10 sites this year in the Lower Mainland — up three from 2021.

Carola Thompson, senior planner for CityState Consulting, told the Tri-City

News that Urban Roots donated more than $100,000 worth of vegetable plants last year, including to 126 schools.

And this year’s goal is to give more, reaching students in some 200 schools across the Lower Mainland.

Urban Roots is run by Canadian Valley Growers, a B.C-based wholesaler that supplies plants to Art Knapp, Home Depot and Costco.

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Titled Percussiano 3, the performance will include compositions from Bach, Schubert and Rachmaninoff, as well as their own compositions.

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runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the movies Are You Volleyball?!, Retouch, Lunch Time, Adamha, Cloudy Children and Animal; the second session goes from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. with the same content. No registration is required.

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New public safety committee to look at emergencies, homelessness A group that will make recommendations to Coquitlam city council on public safety will launch this month.

The inaugural meeting of the Community Safety Advisory Committee is on March 31, with Coun. Craig Hodge as chair and Coun.

Teri Towner as vice chair.

The committee will also include officials from: • Hope for Freedom

Society: Tom Bowlware (Andrea Corrigan as alternate) • School District 43: Kelly Zimmer • Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce: Brett Johnston (Mary Vellani as alternate) • Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership: Thábata da Costa • Youth Council: Chloe Chen (Brandon Keenan as alternate)

Hodge said the group aims to tackle the city’s strategic plans and policies on such matters as emergency response during cold snaps and heat waves, business theft, homelessness and cultural hate incidents.

“This is going to be a very high-level committee,” said Hodge, who is also chair of the safety committee for the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM), as well as co-chair

of B.C.’s Local Government RCMP Contract Management Committee.

“There are many issues that need to be studied more in depth such as wildfire resiliency, road safety and climate action.”

And while Coquitlam RCMP and Coquitlam Fire Rescue won’t have official committee seats, representatives from those organizations will be at the table and

make presentations to talk about current and emerging trends. “There is an increasing concern from residents that we get this done, and council felt it was time,” Hodge said, adding, “This is happening because our citizens want a voice.”

Hodge said the first order of business is to review the committee work plan for the year, as well as the Terms of Reference. He stressed its

work won’t replace or overlap other work in progress.

In addition, the committee will look at how Coquitlam residents are impacted during extreme weather events like last fall’s Fraser Valley flooding, which resulted in gas and food rations. “This committee is going to be an opportunity for Coquitlam to look at all the measures we have in place to protect our citizens.”

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Last Monday (Feb. 28), city council unanimously gave fourth and final readings — following a public hearing — to change the zoning and bylaws for building on sharp terrain.

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SD43 students can stay active during spring break Spring break starts for students in School District 43 after school tomorrow (Friday).

And municipalities in the Tri-Cities, as well as arts centres and private businesses, have several activities scheduled to keep kids learning — in person and virtually — during the two-week hiatus.

Here’s a list of what’s happening; however, be sure to check the availability as many programs already have waits for registration.

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The city is offering two camps with Cycling BC: Mountain Bike Camp for nine to 12 year olds, and iRide Leadership Camp for 14- to 18-year-olds.

For drop-ins, Coquitlam has skating at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.), as well

as sports at Pinetree, Summit, Smiling Creek and Centennial activity centres.

Meanwhile, you can join the city’s ParkSpark team at its pop-ups: • March 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Mundy Park • March 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Burke Mountain Pioneer Park • March 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Blue Mountain Park And ParkSpark also has litter cleanups scheduled for March 17 at Town Centre Park, and March 26 at Blue Mountain Park.

Additionally, you can lace up your boots and pull on a parka to help stop the spread of invasive plants such as English Ivy. The Bad Seed Weed Pull is on March 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Call 604-927-6337 to register.

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Students in grades 6 to 8 can swim, bowl, skate and climb indoors in the

Spring Break Youth Camp from March 21 to 25 (course 64164).

Or kids ages seven to 13 can learn the game of badminton at the Hyde Creek Recreation Complex (1379

Laurier Ave.) from March 22 to 24.

Alternatively, children ages seven to 17 can strengthen their basketball skills — i.e., shooting, passing, offensive and defensive

concepts, and sport and physical conditioning — in various sessions between March 14 and 18.

Go to portcoquitlam.ca to check out the leisure guide and to sign up for activities.

Park Spark Pop-ups During Spring Break Looking for things to do outside and ways to stay active and have fun? Join the Park Spark team as we pop up at local outdoor parks in Coquitlam. For more information, please email parkspark@coquitlam.ca.

Tuesday, March 15, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Mundy Park Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Burke Mountain Pioneer Park Tuesday, March 22, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Blue Mountain Park

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removed the pickleball lines from its tennis courts at Chestnut Way Park last year).

Coun. Trish Mandewo, who plays both pickleball and tennis, said she’s pleased the city is accommodating pickleball, as she heard as many as 300 players were at Blue Mountain Park on one day last year.

Mandewo said she’s witnessed fights because of the competition to get on the courts. “This is a sport that people are very, very passionate about,” she said.

Still, Mandewo said the conversion of Bramble Park means the loss of three outdoor courts for tennis.

And she voiced concern about the difficulty to access indoor tennis courts at The Tennis Centre, the private operator of the city’s covered indoor tennis facility on Foster Avenue.

According to Tennis Canada, the sport grew 36 per cent between 2017 and 2019 — largely due to the success of tennis players at global competitions.

Besides the courts conversion at Bramble Park, the city plans to: • update signage at outdoor facilities to highlight that drop-in casual play will be limited to 30 minutes • return to pre-pandemic programming for indoor pickleball • open four indoor pickleball courts at the updated Place Maillardville Community Centre (2022); three indoor pickleball courts at the new YMCA in Burquitlam (2022); one outdoor tennis court at Blue Mountain Park (2025); eight indoor pickleball courts at the yet-unbuilt North East Community Centre (2026); three outdoor tennis courts at Cottonwood Park (2026); and new courts at the Burke Mountain middle/high school. Mack said city staff will liaise with the operator of The Tennis Centre about expansion plans.

But Coun. Chris Wilson argued the city doesn’t rely on public-private partnerships to fund other sports amenities such as pools and gyms. “Tennis is going to continue to grow,” he said.

“I think it’s something that we need to move on quickly rather than just wait.”

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Coquitlam will have its first dedicated pickleball courts this fall.

Last Monday (Feb. 28), the city’s council-in-committee heard how staff plan to covert three existing tennis courts at Bramble Park into eight courts for pickleball.

Located at 2775 Panorama Dr. by Bramblewood Elementary, and away from Westwood Plateau homes, Bramble Park was picked last year as a pickleball test site to meet the rise in demand.

Julie McRitchie, president of the PoCoMo Pickleball Club, a year-old non-profit group whose 300-plus members play at Bramble Park, as well as the outdoor courts at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, said the news is exciting.

“We’re very happy that they’re going to convert the courts,” she told the Tri-City News last Tuesday (March 1).

“This is a huge step for us in the right direction.”

According to a city report, racquet sports boomed during the pandemic when residents flocked outdoors to boost their physical and mental health.

Tiina Mack, Coquitlam’s manager of parks and facility planning, told the committee the retrofit of the Bramble courts will cost about $65,000 and take up to three weeks, with completion set for this fall.

Coun. Craig Hodge, who championed the permanent conversion at Bramble Park, said the city had to respond to the surging numbers of players who hit the courts 12 months a year. Besides fitness, he said, the sport is a social, low-barrier game that’s played by all ages.

And unlike other areas, Bramble Park has lights, parking, a washroom shared with SD43 and “noise isn’t as big as a factor. It’s a really good spot,” said Hodge.

In January, the Tri-City News highlighted the issues around pickleball acoustics at the tennis courts at Blue Mountain Park, where pickleball is also permitted.

Mack said many B.C. municipalities are struggling with the same issue, where the noise of the whiffle ball hitting the paddle can be an irritant in residential neighbourhoods. (Port Moody

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Kapp creates a walking map of Moody Centre Three years ago, as Dean Washington was buying Grip Tire and Auto Centre on St. Johns Street in Port Moody, he and his daughter scoped out the downtown area.

“She said to me, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool to have a walking map for our customers?’” said Washington, who is also a Port Coquitlam city councillor.

After all, their patrons were asking Grip’s staff what to do — and where to go — for the hour or so while their tires were being changed over or their vehicles were being repaired.

Washington kept his daughter’s idea simmering until Jamie Cuthbert walked into Grip. He asked the entrepreneur if he knew a local artist who could create a walking map for clients.

Dean Washington, the president of Grip Tire, with Coquitlam artist Rose Kapp and her walking map of Moody Centre, for Grip’s customers. JANIS CLEUGH/TCN His answer? Rose Kapp, In January, Washington an illustrator, cartoonist and commissioned Kapp to whip designer who’s work is wellup a walking map to show known in Port Moody. the area’s landmarks and

eateries that are open during the daytime and within walking distance of Grip.

And, last Tuesday (March 1) the pair picked up 1,000 hard copies for the first run — a colourful tri-fold on glossy, legal-sized paper.

Featuring Kapp’s signature style, the map showcases her watercolour paintings of the north shore, Burrard Inlet and Rocky Point Park, as well as whimsical drawings of the buildings and businesses: Among them, Brewers Row, cafés, bakeries and civic facilities like the Port Moody Station Museum and PoMoArts.

And, for clear wayfinding, Kapp grouped each of the five categories according to colour to correspond to a map number. Kapp said she was intrigued by some

of the distinct architectural elements in the downtown, like on the Moody Centre building, and played up their unique characteristics in her drawings.

“There are a lot of hidden gems the community,” she said. “A lot of them go unnoticed.”

Washington told the TriCity News that he was so impressed with the results that he’s shown the walking map to some other Grip store managers to emulate, if possible, for their client base.

So far, he said, the feedback from the Port Moody outlet has been overwhelming, with more than 100 walking maps distributed in three days.

And, as many clients are new to the region, they appreciate the business pro-

moting the downtown and encouraging people to shop local.

“Since we started in October 2019, we’ve been averaging 100 new customers a month,” Washington said. “Most of these people have just moved here and don’t know what’s around.”

Still, once the first run of the map is finished, Washington said he’ll update the template for the next series with Kapp to ensure the map stays current.

New businesses are cropping up all the time, she said, noting the imminent opening of Hard Bean Brunch Co. on Clarke Street.

Since the Grip map launched, Kapp said she’s had interest from other businesses to create similar projects for their customers.

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A Juno Award-nominated band will headline this year’s ScotFestBC in Coquitlam.

The Nova Scotian ensemble Beolach will be at Town Centre Park for the BC Highland Games, which marks its 90th festival on June 17 and 18.

Ticket-holders will also be able to see the Grade 1 SFU Pipe Band competing before it heads to the Worlds in Glasgow in August, as well

Coquitlam musician and composer Gina Williams performs in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2019. YURIY PRIYATSELYUK PERFORMANCE

while honouring our varied heritages,” said executive director Mike Chisholm. “This is an example of Highland hospitality at its best, where all neighbours and friends are welcome to our event.”

The festivities start on Friday night, with free entry for the public to see the Pipes in the Park performance on the Main Stage, an open Piobaireachd on the Heritage Stage and Beolach

on the Ceilidh Stage. There will also be a ticketed event to sample whisky and oysters. And on Saturday, June 18, the solo and competition events are on for the bands and performers from across the Pacific Northwest; heavyweight athletes will also demonstrate their skills during the day-long party, which is ticketed. For tickets or to volunteer, go to ScotFestBC.com.

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Music concert to benefit Ukraine When Russian tanks and soldiers began to roll into Ukraine last month, Gina Williams felt helpless.

The Coquitlam musician had travelled to the country at least six times in the past five years to record and perform in Kyiv.

“I wanted to go there and join the fight,” she told the Tri-City News, “but I can’t help in the way that they need, so my weapon is my voice.”

On Sunday (March 13) at 3 p.m., Williams will play a benefit show in Surrey, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to ADRA Canada.

That organization — the humanitarian arm of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church — is well-known for its relief work in war-torn regions.

Williams, who is fluent in the Ukrainian language, said her solo show will include original classical music, as well as gospel and dance tunes that were on her most recent albums.

She’s been in contact with some of the Ukrainian musicians who were in the studio and on the stage with her and “they are frustrated that the international community is watching this like a movie,” she said.

“They say they’re getting

lots of support with people telling them that Ukrainians are so brave and strong, but they’re saying, ‘It would be nice if you can do something, too.’”

“There is genuine human suffering and people are dying on the streets.”

This past weekend, Williams was at Jack Poole Plaza for the public protest against the Russian invasion.

There, she said she sang in Ukrainian “because the community is very much mine.”

“They are like family to me because they’ve encouraged me and lifted me up. [...] It is my second home.”

Williams said she has no fundraising goal for her benefit concert.

Admission to the Northwood United Church (8855 156 St., Surrey) is a minimum $10 donation; proof of vaccination against COVID-19 must be shown and face masks are required inside the 300-seat venue.

Williams will also sell some of her CDs to offset the performance costs.

She is also planning a benefit concert in the United States for this spring.

“This is something that I know I have to do,” she said.

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It’s a victory that means so much more than another blue banner in the gymnasium at Terry Fox Secondary School.

The Ravens put their hearts on their sleeves last Saturday at the Langley Events Centre and defeated the crosstown Riverside Rapids, 77-75, to win the school’s first BC High School AAAA senior girls basketball championship.

It’s also a win for a family, a legacy, a teammate and a friend.

Because even as the clock ticked down and the team erupted from the bench to celebrate their victory in an intense, hard-fought game for the ages, Karin Khuong wasn’t far from everyone’s hearts.

Khuong was part of the 2019 Ravens’ junior team that capped a perfect season

with a provincial championship. Most of its players are the core of the side that won Saturday’s senior title.

Except for Khuong.

She died from a rare form of soft-tissue cancer in October 2020.

“It’s been a big focus for the last year-and-a-half for us,” said Ravens’ head coach Mike Carkner of the strength and motivation his players drew from Khuong’s memory, even as they endured COVID-19 restrictions that kept them out of game action for more than a year.

“She was such a passionate, great basketball player and a great person and we wanted to carry her legacy forward.”

The third-ranked Ravens did that. And more.

Having already lost three times this season to top-seed Riverside — including an 86-79 setback at the Fraser North zone championship — Terry Fox hit the floor at LEC’s centre court determined to flip the script. The underdogs trailed only twice, for less than five minutes of SEE

Clockwise from left: The Terry Fox Ravens chant “2K Strong” after winning the high school senior girls AAAA basketball championship last Saturday.

Riverside Rapids coach Paul Langford eyes the clock anxiously. Fox fans create a cacophony of noise. Ravens’ guard Cerys Merton battles for the ball with Riverside’s Brooke Kendal and Venica Davignon. MARIO BARTEL/TCN

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Misic, Clements and Merton win individual awards “The overall win was for her,” said Weloy.

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the 40-minute game.

“Right when we got on the court, I think we felt like we got the momentum again, and with the crowd cheering again, it just brought us all back into the game,” said Grade 12 guard Alisha Weloy, who contributed seven points for the Ravens.

Fox was led by Ana-Marie Misic, whose 21 points earned her the award as the final’s most valuable player and a spot on the tournament’s first all-star team.

Lauren Clements followed up her monster 45point effort in the Ravens’ 83-76 win over the MissionOkanagan Huskies in last Friday’s semifinal with 17 points in the final. She was named the tournament’s most valuable player, while

teammate Cerys Merton was recognized as the best defensive player, and was named to the second all-star team.

“Our top players stepped up,” Carkner said. “You need that to get to this level.”

With hugs and tears exchanged, awards presented and photos taken, all eyes in the packed gymnasium turned to the south net under which had been placed a tall ladder. It’s tradition the winning team gets to cut down the net from the winning basket.

Someone handed the scissors to Khuong’s mother, Jennifer. She would be the first to cut a string.

Players, fans, parents and staff loudly chanted, “2K Strong,” the motto the team had adopted as their rallying cry since Karin’s illness.

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ship, while Venica Davignon of the Riverside Rapids was awarded the Surjeet Kaur Braich Memorial scholarship. She also joined her teammate, Avery Sussex,

on the first all-star team.

Another Rapid, Brooke Kendal, was named to the second all-star team.

Riverside won the tournament’s school spirit award.

The Heritage Woods Kodiaks, which qualified for the 16-team tournament as well, finished 12th with a record of one win and three losses.

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JAMES, Tom G. January 7, 1952 − January 25, 2022 With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tom James, following a hard−fought two−year battle with cancer. Tom passed away peacefully on January 25, 2022, at the age of seventy at his home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was a husband, father, brother, son, and friend to many.

Tom is survived by his wife JoAnn of 34 years, son Thomas, daughter Nicole, sister Maureen (Tony), mother and father−in−law (Bert and Wally), many sisters and brothers−in−law, nieces, and nephews.

Born in Winnipeg, Tom grew up in the Tuxedo area, where he attended Tuxedo school, Shaftesbury High School, Red River College, and the University of Winnipeg, studying Business and Economics.

Tom always spoke fondly of his life in Winnipeg and remained connected to his hometown and the friends he had there. Tom met JoAnn in Winnipeg, and they were married on July 30th, 1988, in Summerland, BC. Tom’s business education led him to work in Winnipeg for Eaton’s and then the Real Canadian Superstore. When he moved to British Columbia in the late 80s, he joined the wholesale cleaning supply industry, where he worked in partnership at Hardy Wholesale Ltd. He continued there as General Manager when it became Pacific Coast Wholesale Supply under the parent company, Advantage Maintenance Products. Tom was accomplished in business, successfully managed, and worked hard for the company for decades and even for the last few years as he battled cancer through the COVID−19 pandemic.

Tom’s group of friends in life were classmates from both his elementary and high school days, and he cherished them and the time they spent together.

Tom’s biggest passion and accomplishment in life was his work, along with his family and providing for his family. Tom was kind, wonderful, and a much− loved colleague, friend, brother, son−in−law, uncle, husband, and father. He lived every day well no matter what he faced, and he will be greatly missed by his family and the many people who knew him.

A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at River Springs Community Centre in Coquitlam on Saturday, July 30th at 1:00 pm.

BRAUN, Siegfried July 4, 1955 - February 20, 2022 Sieg passed away peacefully of February 20, 2022.

Survived by his wife Patricia; son Tyler; 3 brothers, Norm (Debbie), Ernie (Wendy), Edwin (Linda); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many extended family members. He was preceded in death by his brother Richard; father William and mother Ruth. The family wishes to thank Dr. C. Barredo, Dr. R. Matthew; Doctors, Nurses and staff at the BC Cancer agencies in Abbotsford and Vancouver; and Doctors, Nurses and staff of Ridge Meadows Hospital. No service by request.

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1 u/g sec prkg & storage locker. Bldg amens include; gym, yoga studio, theatre room. NS/NP. Avail now. $2300/mo. (1/2 month rent & key FOB deposit $1500).

1yr signed lease & refs req’d.

604-818-2532

PAINTING/ WALLPAPER

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604-657-2375 604-462-8620

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

LAWN & GARDEN

D&M PAINTING

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BUSINESS SERVICES

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INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Residential & Commercial

• Hot Water Tanks • Plumbing • Heating • Furnaces • Boilers • Drainage • Res. & Comm.

• 24/7 Service

604-437-7272 POWER WASHING

A. RIGHTWAY PAINTING Ltd.

778-984-0666

Liability Insurance, WCB, BBB, Free Estimates

604-946-4333 New Roofing & Repairs.

Gutter Cleaning • $80 Free Est. • GLRoofing.ca

604-240-5362

RUBBISH REMOVAL BLACK ROOF STAINS? HOUSE & ROOF SOFT WASH Liability Insured & WCB.

778-241-1187 bcsoftwash.ca

Gutter Cleaning, Power Washing, Window Cleaning, Roof Cleaning

Call Simon for prompt & professional service 30 yrs exp.

604-230-0627

RENOS & HOME IMPROVEMENT

YARD & HOME Cleanup DISPOSAL Construction Reno’s & Drywall / Demo’s 7 Days/Week • Free Est’s

Isaac • 604-727-5232 www.lowcostrubbish.com

TREE SERVICES TREE SERVICES

Pruning, Hedge Trimming Tree & Stump Removal 75 ft Bucket Trucks

604 - 787-5915

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www.treeworksonline.ca

35%OFF 23 years experience.

Free Estimates

Bros. Roofing Ltd. Over 40 Years in Business SPECIALIZING IN CEDAR, FIBERGLASS LAMINATES AND TORCH ON.

$50 OFF

* on jobs over $1000

A-1 Contracting. Bsmt, bath, kitchen cabinets, tile & laminate flrs, painting, decks.. and more.

Call Dhillon, 604-782-1936

FIND HELP FOR YOUR PROJECTS

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TRICITYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2022

LANGLEY FARM MARKET For freshness and quality you can count on!

PRODU CE SUI CHOY/NAPA CABBAGE

LOCAL YELLOW POTATOES

FUJI APPLES

Product of U.S.A. $2.18/kg

Product of B.C. $1.52/kg

Product of U.S.A. $2.62/kg

99

69

$ 19

¢

¢

lb.

HADEN MANGOES

LARGE NAVEL ORANGES

Product of Mexico

1

Product of U.S.A. $2.62/kg

1

$ 99

ea.

ASIAN FAMILY

SLICED BAMBOO SHOOTS

227ml

EAT WHOLESOME ORGANIC

398ml

398ml

1

$ 69

BALOCCO

EAT WHOLESOME ORGANIC

ea.

COCOA WAFERS

250g

2

5

M EAT & SE AFO OD FREE RUN / BC LOCAL / FAMILY PACK SAVINGS

$ 99

$

lb.

BEEF OMASUM

Frozen / $12.99/kg

5

$ 89

lb.

D E LI ROMAN MOZZARELLA CHEESE

1

$ 99

/100g

ITALIAN TOMATOES

PACIFIC

4

L size / Frozen / 454g

5

SIMPLY WEST COAST

Frozen / $32.39/kg

$

ea.

TRE STELLE

PARMIGIANO REGGIANO CHEESE WEDGES 200g

9

$ 49

ea.

1

lb.

SEARAY

CARVED SQUID

Frozen / 300g

3

HONEY HAM

1

$ 49

/100g

This sale is only for the Austin location

LFM LANGLEY FARM MARKET

For fresh and quality foods

SKY FLAKES

CRACKERS

800g

6

$ 69

$ 79

lb.

ea.

EVAPORATED MILK

EYE OF ROUND ROAST/STEAK $19.82/kg

SOCKEYE SALMON

79¢

ea.

2168 AUSTIN AVE., COQUITLAM 604.937.2168

STORE HOURS: MONDAY TO SUNDAY 8:30AM TO 7:00PM • HOLIDAYS: 9:00AM TO 6:00PM

From March 14: Mon. to Sat. 8:30am to 8:00pm • Sun. 8:30am To 7:00pm • Holidays: 9:00am To 6:00pm

lb.

$ 29

ea.

CUT FORM 100% CANADIAN CERTIFIED AAA ANGUS BEEF / FAMILY PACK SAVINGS

8

NO SALT ADDED BLACK BEANS

370ml

ea.

1469

$ 89

6

$ 99

lb.

1/2 GREENSHELL MUSSELS

796ml

2

49

TALLEY’S NEW ZEALAND

ea.

$ 69

ea.

BONELESS PORK LOIN CHOPS $9.90/kg

$13.21/kg

5

MARCA LA SAN MARZANO

NO HORMONES FED / BC LOCAL / FAMILY PACK SAVINGS

BONELESS & SKINLESS CHICKEN THIGHS

398ml

NOODLES

$ 29

ea.

400g

$ 59

2

$ 49

ea.

SAN REMO

OLD FASHIONED BEEF BARLEY

$ 99

Steam Fried/Chow Mein / 397g

2.84L

$ 39

3

lb.

MITCHELL’S SOUP

99¢ FARKAY

WHOLE TOMATOES

BOSC PEARS

Product of U.S.A. $2.18/kg

99

GOGO NO KOUCHA MILK TEA 1.5L

ea.

lb.

¢

KIRIN

SWEET PEAS

ea.

LOCAL MINI CUCUMBERS

Product of B.C. 1 lb. bag

5

EAT WHOLESOME ORGANIC

$ 39

99

lb.

$

lb.

CHICKPEAS

1

¢

2 for

$ 19

GR OCE RY

1

lb.

ROMA TOMATOES

Product of Mexico $2.18/kg

ea.

BAKERY OLIVIER’S

FLAX SEED MOUNTAIN BREAD

600g

4

$ 19

ea.

OLIVIER’S

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD 800g

5

$ 39

ea.

FREYBE

FRESH PEPPERONI

Original/Honey Garlic/Double Smoked / 500g

8

$ 69

ea.

Your Choice. Our Honour.

Our Effort. Our Award.

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE IN STORE

VALID THURSDAY, MARCH 10 – SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2022 • WHILE QUANTITIES LAST.