Tri-City News April 28 2022

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Coquitlam

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Port Moody

Developer finally ready to proceed with Fraser Mills

Timing could be just right for world-class soccer facility

No go for a third SkyTrain station — at least for now

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Massive PoMo project moves forward Vote comes after four-hour public hearing MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

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The redevelopment of Port Moody’s Coronation Park neighbourhood is a step closer.

But council’s approval to amend the official community plan (OCP) for the area comes with a hitch.

The developer, Vancouver-based Wesgroup Properties, will have to bring assurances that at least 15 per cent of the 2,665 units being proposed will be affordable housing when it applies for rezoning of the 14.8-acre site.

The proviso, successfully

championed by Coun.

Hunter Madsen, would bring the project in line with a new inclusionary zoning policy endorsed by council just last week.

The policy — for any new multi-unit development with a density of greater than 2.0 floor area ratio (FAR) — requires a minimum of 15 per cent of units be below-market rentals or at least six per cent be non-market rental units.

(Floor area ratio is the relationship between the usable floor area in a building to the gross area of the lot where it’s built.)

And while the policy is not intended to apply to projects already before the city, Port Moody’s general manager of community development, SEE

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Project to become ‘cherished space’: architect CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Kate Zanon, told councillors because Wesgroup has yet to apply for rezoning for its Coronation Park project, it would have to comply.

Earlier, Wesgroup’s senior vice-president of development, Brad Jones, said the company expects to submit its rezoning application “soon.”

He also suggested amenities like an affordable housing component could be negotiated during the rezoning process.

But they would likely come at the expense of additional density or other proposed amenities such as seniors housing, a pedestrian overpass linking the neighbourhood to the Inlet SkyTrain station or a community amenity space that would be operated and programmed by the city.

‘CHOICES’

“All of these items are choices for the city,” Jones said.

He added the company would continue working with funding partners to explore affordable housing options.

The vote to allow Wesgroup’s proposal to proceed to the next step came

neighbourhood — said the project, with its central park, proximity to transit and dynamic mix of residential, commercial and office spaces, would become a “cherished space” in the city.

“It is a world-class project,” he said.

COUNCIL DIVIDED

An artist’s rendering of a portion of the new development planned for Port Moody’s Coronation Park neighbourhood. WESGROUP PROPERTIES

early Wednesday morning after a public hearing that lasted almost four hours.

A large majority of speakers expressed support for the project that would be comprised of: • six towers up to 31 storeys • a rental building and office space • a 9,500 sq. ft. daycare that can accommodate 90 to 120 children • a 2,000 to 4,000 sq. ft.

city-owned amenity space • 76,000 sq. ft. of retail space, including a grocery store • 2.53 acre public park Some residents who live in the 59 single-family homes that currently comprise the neighbourhood implored council to give its assent, so they could finalize sales agreements for their properties to Wesgroup.

“For the past few years, it’s really held our future in

your hands,” said one homeowner. “It’s been difficult.”

Opponents said the project is too dense and offers little to address the city’s lack of affordable housing options.

“Building luxury condos at Coronation Park will not make housing in this community more affordable,” said one speaker.

But the project’s architect, Alan Boniface — who grew up in Port Moody’s Glenayre

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Not all councillors were convinced.

Madsen said Wesgroup’s proposal “fails to hit it out of the park for this community,” except for the overcrowding it represents.

“We may be making the most unfortunate urban planning mistake in the history of Port Moody,” he added.

Coun. Steve Milani said he’d favour a more “quaint update to the neighbourhood” comprised of townhomes, secondary suites and carriage houses.

“When looking at a project of this magnitude, we have to ask ourselves what does this project do for the residents of Port Moody?” he added.

Plenty, said Coun.

Meghan Lahti, noting all residents who spoke at the meeting are able to live in the city because of council decisions made in the past.

“This is an exciting op-

portunity to build a new neighbourhood,” she said.

“Once it’s completed, it will house a new generation of Port Moody residents.”

Coun. Diana Dilworth reminded her colleagues when the city got two SkyTrain stops, “there was an acknowledgement we would grow around those SkyTrain stations and so far we haven’t lived up to that.”

She said approving the land use for the neighbourhood was imperative, so council and the developer could get on with negotiating “some of the nitty-gritty stuff” like affordable housing.

Coun. Amy Lubik said she was “somewhat torn” about the project, adding some of her concerns about its lack of an affordable housing component could be addressed through “a lot of negotiating.”

THE VOTE

In the end, only Madsen and Milani voted against adoption of the OCP amendment after Vagramov reversed his opposition at third reading, saying he didn’t want to stand in the project’s way forward at this early stage.

“Let’s get on with it,” he said.

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Steve Niven, of the Rotary Club of Coquitlam, laces up his shoes as he prepares to walk 100 km to Harrison Hot Springs as part of the organization’s Rotary Rush event to raise money for youth programs. The campaign, which begins May 1 and runs to the end of the month, challenges participants to collect pledges for physical challenges like distance walks or runs from five to 150 km. Niven said he’ll undertake his challenge in five 20 km segments beginning at his home near Lougheed Mall. He said his walk to Harrison last year raised more than $3,000. To sign up for a challenge, or to sponsor a participant, go to www.rotaryrush.com. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, April 24 to 30, Coquitlam City Council and staff would like to thank the many volunteers who support important programs and services throughout our community.

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Beedie faces fines if Fraser Mills doesn't go ahead Fourteen years after Ryan Beedie got the OK for a waterfront community in southern Coquitlam, the well-known Metro Vancouver developer is ready to realize his vision.

On Monday, Beedie and architect Robert Toth spoke to the city’s council-in-committee via Zoom about the lengthy delay for Fraser Mills and their desire to build.

The land-use application for the 91.5-acre parcel — on the site of the former Fraser Mills sawmill, once the biggest in the British Empire — calls for a Granville Islandtype development facing the Fraser River that, when complete, would be home to around 10,000 residents.

In summary, the company plans to construct • 16 towers ranging in height between 29 and 40 storeys, with several lowand mid-rise buildings • 5,500 residential units, of which 470 will be purpose-built rental: half as market rental and the other half as non-market rental • 794,500 sq. ft. of employment space for 1,700 jobs • 16.6 acres for parks and open spaces • more than 100 childcare spots for future residents at 2/10/12/15 King Edward St. and 1200/1316 United Blvd.

As well, if the revised plans are approved by council, Beedie would also build a public pier and refurbish

A conceptual rendering for the Fraser Mills waterfront community in Coquitlam. BEEDIE

the Kiewet wharf used during construction of the Port Mann Bridge.

Beedie described the waterfront hub as a “once-in-a-generation development opportunity,” of which he said his company has made “a significant investment." But he also acknowledged the long road to get the plans right.

On Monday night, following an eight-minute conversation, council unanimously gave first OCP and rezoning readings for Fraser Mills to move to the May 30 public hearing. (Coun. Trish Mandewo was not present).

Still, council put a caveat on Beedie’s bid to keep the timeline tight: The company will face penalties if it continues to put off develop-

ment of the property.

Andrew Merrill, Coquitlam’s director of development services, told the Tri-City News that council has voiced concern in the past about phased applications being postponed.

And to make sure development expectations are met in a timely manner, the city will enter into an agreement with Beedie once council greenlights the bid.

“Recognizing that no residential development has taken place at Fraser Mills during the intervening 14 years from original approval of the plan to now, there is a desire to ensure the applicant’s commitment to the project,” Merrill wrote.

“Should the new neighbourhood plan and re-

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vised zoning ultimately be approved by council, a commitment-to-build agreement will be prepared between the city and the applicant.”

'RUSHED' PLANS

Toth said that Beedie’s approvals in 2008 for a neighbourhood plan were “rushed,” and the company needed more time to prepare its master plan.

As for its commitment-to-build agreement, “We have never offered such an arrangement to another municipality before, but we recognize the time it has taken to get here so [we] felt this move would be one more demonstration of our commitment,” he said.

Or, as Ryan Beedie prom-

ised to committee-in-council on Monday, “We are confident [the penalties] won’t happen. We are geared up and ready to go.”

Toth said Beedie has changed its priorities since 2008 including: • the site size, which has gone up from 89 to 91.5 acres following the purchase of the former AirCare site at 1316 United Blvd.

• the residential floor area, which has increased by one million square feet (up 36 per cent), with at least 10 per cent of the homes having three bedrooms • a shuttle bus, to run every 15 minutes between Fraser Mills and Braid SkyTrain station (Mondays to Fridays from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sundays every 20 minutes from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.)

• childcare, of which 69 spaces will be in the first development phase • a new 50,000 sq. ft. community centre, of which Beedie is giving $61 million for its construction Toth said plans for a BCIT campus fell through.

However, the current proposal includes an option for School District 43 to buy two parcels for an elementary school.

In addition, plans for a district energy system are also out although Beedie plans to build according to the Energy Step Code 3.

As for the “significant investment” that Beedie spoke about before council-in-committee, Toth said the company has • remediated the soils for the most of the site • rehabilitated the Como Creek watercourse on the eastern side • put $5 million toward the new King Edward Overpass As well, some buildings are now going — or have gone — up on site; a bid for its presentation centre, to be constructed out of mass timber, will come forward next month. “We look forward to working with the City of Coquitlam over the next 20 years,” Beedie said.

The timing of the Fraser Mills bid comes as Metro Vancouver recently moved its transfer station off Beedie’s property and relocated it a block west.

Meanwhile, Toth said Beedie hired Vancouver historical expert Don Luxton to review the lands and make recommendations to preserve elements of the sawmill’s past.

Besides 15 pieces of heritage-inspired public art, worth more than $3.5 million, there will also be interpretative signage along the waterfront to educate the public about Fraser Mills.

Building and landscaping designs will also reflect Coquitlam’s past links to the lumber industry.

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Thank you,volunteers!

During National Volunteer Week, we recognize the many volunteers who give selflessly of their time, talents and energy. They are the heart of our community, helping to provide crucial programs and services while fostering PoCo Pride and spirit.

Congratulations to all nominees and recipients of 2022 Port Coquitlam Volunteer Recognition Awards & Tribute!

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G AT E S PA R K

Timing is right for sports hub to hit world stage Complex could be used for World Cup training in 2026

the City of Port Coquitlam and BC Soccer as well as $500,000 from PoCo EuroRite FC. Several of the local club’s players staged mini matches at Friday’s announcement.

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LACROSSE ALSO Construction of a new $11.4-million sports hub in Port Coquitlam’s Gates Park is set to begin later this year after the provincial government announced an investment of $6.7 million into the project last Friday (April 22).

The facility includes: • A state-of-the-art synthetic turf field built to international competition (FIFA) standards • A multi-use public plaza for community gathering and events • A road along the southern side of the park from Reeve Street, leading to a parking lot with car and bus parking adjacent to the new hub • Field lighting, bleachers and covered team benches • A synthetic turf soccer warm-up area • An enhanced central pedestrian boulevard extending to Reeve Street When it’s completed in 2023, the facility could help

A rendering of a new sports hub to be built at Gates Park that includes a FIFA-regulation soccer pitch, offices for BC Soccer and the Soccer Hall of Fame of British Columbia. CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM

Vancouver’s case to become one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup that’s been awarded to Canada, Mexico and the United States.

BC Soccer executive director Jason Elligott suggested Gates Park could be used to host tournament events and even practice and training sessions for visiting countries.

“Yeah, that’s always a

dream, of course, to be able to support nations to come and train here,” he told the Tri-City News.

“Whether that happens or not, who knows? But you can’t ask for it unless you have the facilities to support it. So now that we know that we’re going to have that type of facility, we can start having those conversations.”

The funding announcement for the facility came

with star power.

Bev Priestman, the coach of the Canadian women’s national soccer team, said she believes it’s a wonderful time for young athletes to get involved in the sport with the success of her side that won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games last summer and the recent qualification of the men’s team for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

“I think the talent’s getting greater and greater,” she said, crediting the success of Burnaby’s Christine Sinclair as the groundwork for the development of further successful players. “You’re going to have a facility like this, and it’s only going to help.”

In addition to the provincial money, funding for the Gates Park facility includes $2.5 million each from

The field will also be used by adult soccer teams, as well as the PoCo Saints field lacrosse program.

BC Soccer’s Elligott said many cities championed the idea to become its newest hub, but none showed as much promise and drive as Port Coquitlam.

“We want progressive clubs, progressive-minded individuals and communities,” he said.

When the facility is completed, BC Soccer would be allotted 20 per cent of reserved times to host it programs, events and tournaments, while the other 80 per cent would go to community sports groups.

A two-storey building that integrates a covered grandstand will become BC Soccer’s new head office with space for meetings, as well as classrooms for courses and clinics.

The Soccer Hall of Fame of British Columbia will be located in the main foyer.

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DEVELOPMENT

Council pumps brakes on third SkyTrain station Feasibility study would have cost $150,000 MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Port Moody won’t be getting a third SkyTrain station.

At least not in the foreseeable future.

Last Tuesday (April 19), council voted not to approve spending up to $150,000 for a feasibility study and engineering assessment of a possible third station on the Evergreen line, between the existing Moody Centre station and Barnet Highway.

The prospect of an additional commuter rail stop had been championed by Mayor Rob Vagramov as a way to serve anticipated growth Port Moody’s western end.

Last December council gave its final approval to a redevelopment plan for the city’s 23.4-acre Woodland Park neighbourhood near Clarke Road that will attract up to 4,000 new residents.

As well, a new 222-unit condo project was recently green-lit for the old Barnet Hotel site at the corner

The Evergreen SkyTrain line to Coquitlam was designed with a potential third station in Port Moody in mind. But such a station could cost up to $100 million. MARIO BARTEL/TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

of Clarke and the Barnet Highway and another just up the hill is in the early stages of construction.

The old Andrés Wine site is also a redevelopment plan that could add more than

400 residential units, as well as commercial components.

But until all those projects are built, spending money to chase another SkyTrain station doesn’t make sense, said Coun. Meghan Lahti,

especially since the parkand-ride lot at the Moody Centre station sits largely vacant most days.

“We haven’t really been able to put the emphasis on the two SkyTrain stations

we have,” she said. “It’s like spending good money after bad.”

Coun. Zoe Royer agreed.

“I would love to see a third station, but it’s going to take a political will that

involves development in a big way.”

It could also take up to $100 million to build according to a consultant’s report presented to council last October.

Allison Clavelle, a transportation engineer and principal at Urban Systems, said while the SkyTrain guideway that runs through Port Moody was originally designed to accommodate a future station at Queens Street, its proximity to the nearby Moody Centre station likely means it wouldn’t attract much additional ridership.

And placing the station further west would require expensive engineering and realignment of the tracks because of the area’s gradient that could boost such a project to nine figures.

But some councillors suggested the notion of another SkyTrain station shouldn’t be completely spiked just yet.

Coun. Diana Dilworth said it might be a “viable discussion” in 10 years, while Coun. Hunter Madsen predicted the idea would be revisited sometime in the future.

But, he said, "a number of things have to fall into place.”

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he urban-rural divide that exists in B.C. politics may soon become

wider.

That is because the B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission, which could recommend a significant redrawing of the province’s electoral map, is nearing the end of the public hearing process.

The three-person commission — headed by B.C. Supreme Court Justice Nitya Iyer — will file its preliminary report by October (followed by more consultation and feedback, with the final report due in April 2023), and is now embarking on a tour of 15 communities in the north, interior and the coast.

The Iyer commission is the 10th such commission since 1965 (currently, one is struck after every second provincial elec-

tion). It has been given the ability to come back with recommended changes that could tower over the changes made by its predecessors.

The current commission can recommend the addition of up to six more ridings.

But it is also tasked with ensuring the principle of representation by population is followed in establishing riding boundaries, as well as taking into account historical and regional interests.

Any additional ridings will likely be located in regions with high population growth rates since the last commission in 2014.

The commission will no doubt find it easier to create new ridings compared to recommending that some ridings in less-populated areas be eliminated

or combined.

A curious part of the terms of reference for the commission was removing the specific protection that was provided to 17 ridings in the north, the Columbia-Kootenay region and the CaribooThompson regions.

The 2014 commission was specifically prevented from touching those ridings even if their population base was significantly lower than the provincial average. The current commission faces no such restrictions.

Since then, the population gap between many of those ridings and the ridings in Metro Vancouver has grown. Some BC Liberal MLAs are worried about the commission coming back with recommendations that could combine the two Cariboo

ridings, as well as the two Peace River ridings.

But small population concerns aside, creating huge ridings could present some challenges to MLAs trying to meet the needs of constituents spread out over ridings the size of France.

On another note, if the commission does recommend the creation of even a handful of ridings it could result in a completely new look for the B.C. legislature chamber.

Simply put, there may not be enough physical space to put even a few more desks on the floor.

In any event, I expect the urban–rural divide when it comes to B.C.’s electoral ridings will be even more visible come the next provincial election.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Vaccine inequities have a ‘devastating impact’ The Editor: World Immunization week (April 24–30) reminds me how very fortunate I am to live where ample vaccines are available to fight COVID19.

Others are not so privileged.

It is time to end global vaccine inequity — 2.8 billion people, largely in low- and middle-income countries, remain completely unvaccinated against COVID-19.

While 80 per cent of Canadians have received two doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, just 15 per cent of

While COVID-19 vaccines are readily available in developed countries, that’s not the case in other parts of the world. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

people in the Global South have received one dose.

Ending global vaccine inequity must become a

priority to put an end to this pandemic.

COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on marginalized communities around the world: 80 million people have gone into extreme poverty, education has been disrupted and many young girls may never return to school.

Basic health-care progress has been set back years.

Global vaccination will reduce the risk of future COVID-19 variants, which threaten everyone.

Canada promised to send 200 million doses of COVID19 vaccine to needy nations.

So far, it has sent only 15 million.

We sit at the bottom of the

G7 countries in our efforts.

Furthermore, Canada could show its commitment to a COVID-free world by joining the more than 100 governments at the World Trade Organization that fully support the proposed suspension of intellectual property barriers that would allow increased manufacturing of COVID vaccines in low and middle-income countries.

I urge all Canadians to push our government to do the right thing and reduce vaccine inequities.

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Are you, or a family member, a resident of British Columbia who underwent a surgery to implant a DePuy ASR™ XL Acetabular Hip System or ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System in Canada?

This supplemental notice may affect your rights. Please read carefully.

A proposed class action lawsuit captioned Wilson v. DePuy International Ltd., et al., Action No. S-116652, was filed in the Supreme Court of British Columbia regarding allegations that the DePuy ASR™ XL Acetabular Hip System or ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System was defective, and that they failed prematurely, requiring revision surgery (“Wilson Action”). While not admitting liability, the Defendants agreed to settle the case. The BC Court certified the Wilson Action as a class action (“BC Class”) and approved the Amended Settlement Agreement on March 3, 2021 (“Settlement Agreement”). A notice of the settlement approval and process for making claims was published on April 26, 2021. This notice supplements that first notice, and describes the process for BC Class members to make additional claims pursuant to a “Most Favoured Class” clause in the Settlement Agreement which may provide for enhanced compensation.

Who is in the BC Class and Potentially Eligible to Participate in the Settlement?

The BC Class is defined as follows: (a) BC Resident Opt-Out Subclass: all persons in British Columbia who underwent the surgical implantation of the ASR™ XL Acetabular Hip System or ASR™ Hip Resurfacing System in a surgery occurring in Canada (“ASR Index Surgery”) and who have not timely opted out of this BC ASR Class Action. (b) Non-BC Resident Opt-In Subclass: all persons who previously were members of the Ontario ASR Class Action but who opted out of the Ontario ASR Class Action and who timely opted into this BC ASR Class Action. (c) All residents of Canada asserting the right to sue the Defendants independently or derivatively by reason of their familial relationship to a Class Member under either the common law of Family Compensation Act applicable to the BC Resident Opt-Out Subclass, or for Non-BC Resident Opt-In Subclass members, those defined pursuant to section 61(1) of the Family Law Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.

F.3; as amended (or any similar legislation in any of the Canadian provinces and territories or the Civil Law of Quebec).

While this remains to be determined, all members of the BC Class (including those who already opted in, but excluding those who have already opted out) may be eligible for compensation under the Most Favoured Class clause.

The Terms of the MFC clause The Settlement Agreement provided certain compensation to class members who were Eligible Claimants (who had among other things an ASR Revision Surgery) and who submitted a claim under the Settlement Agreement before October 25, 2021.

The “Most Favoured Class” clause in the Settlement Agreement provides that “if a Class Member or Derivative Claimant would have received more individual compensation had he or she been a member of” a Quebec ASR Class Action that was settled in 2018 “then the Class member or Derivative Claimant shall be entitled to compensation or additional compensation that puts him or her in the same financial position as if he or she had been a member” of that Quebec Class. Additional terms of the MFC clause can be found in the Settlement Agreement.

A final report was recently issued by the administrator of the Quebec ASR Class Action settlement and a determination must now be made of the impact of that settlement on entitlement of BC Class members who wish to make a claim for enhanced benefits. That determination may depend on the number and types of claims made by BC Class members under the MFC clause and, accordingly, has not yet been made.

Please refer to the Settlement Agreement for specific terms and conditions. It may be found at https://DePuyASRclassactionBC.ca or call the Claims Administrator.

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The proposal is to rezone the site from CS-1 Service Commercial and M-1 General Industrial to CD Comprehensive Development Zone (based on the C-7 High Density Commercial Zone).

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The proposed EGP project will expand our existing gas system so that we can provide natural gas service to the proposed Woodfibre LNG facility.

The project includes adding about 50 kilometres of new gas pipeline between Coquitlam and Squamish which includes three kilometres just outside of Coquitlam’s Westwood Plateau.

We’re hosting an information session on May 3 for the Coquitlam community to hear a project update and ask questions.

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ROCK AND WRITER

Fox teacher relives his KISS days in début book KISS fan writes about his childhood idolizing the band JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

For three months during the pandemic lockdown, Ron Williams wrote himself into the pages of KISStory.

That is to say, the English teacher at Terry Fox Secondary authored a memoir about growing up in Port Coquitlam in the 1970s and 80s, obsessed with the rock band KISS. Now self-published on Amazon.ca, I Stole Your Love: The 100% True Story of a 100% True KISS Fan is not only a nod to his hometown, it’s also an homage to the foursome that got him through those early years in Port Coquitlam.

The book is a collection of Williams’ best childhood stories with KISS at its heart.

In 255 pages, he writes about his experiences as a KISS fan while at Cedar Drive Elementary, George Pearkes Junior Secondary and Terry Fox Secondary.

His enthusiasm for the band solidified when he got his first package of KISS trading cards at the age of six, in 1978.

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However, they know Mr. Williams is a super fan.

He has a small shrine in his classroom and, in the community, he likes to loop back with his childhood buds — including Pretzer — to relive the KISS days.

Williams said he didn’t pen the book to get famous or make money; he only wanted to get his stories out.

“It’s near and dear to my heart,” he said of the book.

“My mom read it and said it was like The Wonder Years meets KISS. It’s like going down memory lane.”

As for his KISS favourites, Williams gives the star to Paul Stanley.

“He’s an excellent frontman. He has positive messages in his songs. I love that he doesn’t take things too seriously; he keeps it light.”

And his song? “Sure Know Something” from Dynasty.

To purchase a copy of I Stole Your Love: The 100% True Story of a 100% True KISS fan, go to amazon.ca for a print or ebook version.

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the raw, blue-collar attitude of north PoCo that made it a natural match for KISS,” he writes in his book that came

Among them, Jason and Sean Laverty, Graeme Metcalf, Ronald Nitschke, Paul Carter, Corey Geill, Steve Pukesh, Darren Hankey and Robb Mawhinney.

And, of course, his “nemesis,” Jason Pretzer.

Pretzer was the one with whom Williams regularly competed for the title of Best KISS Fan. Still, the rivalry only fuelled Williams’ passion.

He devoured any news about the mega group, religiously bought their recordings and headed into downtown Vancouver to shop for KISS memorabilia at Collectors RPM. But, Williams told the TriCity News, he has sold most of those items now, although he did include images of some prized possessions in his book: records; his all-time favourite cassette tape (Creatures of the Night); his scrapbook with Gene Simmons on the cover; drawings and writings submitted to the now-defunct Firehouse Magazine and concert posters.

Williams has some pretty cool stories about going to KISS concerts.

In one instance, he had the rare chance to meet the group backstage at the PNE Coliseum after he and his buddies — as well as Pretzer and his group — were asked

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Commuters that have advocated for a SkyTrain station in Port Coquitlam could soon be getting their wish.

TransLink is set to explore the possibility of extending the Millennium Line into the city’s downtown as it’s on the authority’s to-do list over the next 10 years.

A proposed template for priorities was unveiled on April 20, which gives a glimpse into what TransLink is set to engage and pursue in the first decade of its Transport 2050 plan in hopes it can meet the demand of the region’s growing population.

Port Coquitlam is considered a community of interest as residents and politicians have called for a transit extension for a wider connection to the rest of the TriCities and Metro Vancouver.

The nearest SkyTrain station is currently Coquitlam Central, which includes the West Coast Express that connects to PoCo’s stop on the line — located at 2125 Kingsway Ave. — as well as several local bus services.

However, many believe a SkyTrain could possibly court future urban growth and development options.

“Without SkyTrain coming to downtown Port Coquitlam where we have tonnes of possibilities, it would be a struggle to reach the percentage [of affordable housing] close to those transit corridors,” noted Coun.

Glenn Pollock during a regular public meeting about Port Coquitlam’s potential involvement in Transport 2050 in September last year.

TransLink’s announcement is a step forward, but there are many unknowns still at play: where would the station be built, how early could shovels hit the ground, is it financially feasible and, in general, can it be done?

TransLink CEO Kevin Quinn said planning studies

in the months and years to come may answer those questions.

“It’s critical that we lay the groundwork for achieving the region’s shared goals set out in Transport 2050,” he said.

“Our region needs to rapidly invest in transportation improvements to combat climate change, address the housing affordability crisis, and improve congestion in a growing region. Transport 2050: 10-Year Priorities will chart a fast and effective course to quality transportation choices for the people of Metro Vancouver.”

New Westminster Mayor Jonathan Coté, who serves as the chair of the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation, believes experts will be able to deliver on the shared benefits of the transit plan.

No immediate timeline was provided by TransLink with its announcement.

Other key 10-year priorities in its regional transportation strategy are: • Regional express bus services including a bus between Coquitlam Central and Surrey Central via the Port Mann Bridge • $1.5 billion for low-carbon bus fleets • New charging infrastructure at Port Coquitlam Transit Centre • The Burnaby Mountain Gondola to Simon Fraser University (SFU) • Building 450 km of new traffic-separated cycling paths • 60 per cent increase in HandyDART services to meet future ridership demand and provide 24-hour service • The Millennium Line SkyTrain extension from Arbutus Street to UBC (pending development of a new funding model with project partners) For more information and to read the plan in full, visit TransLink’s website.

A survey with a May 4 deadline has also been launched for interested residents to express questions, comments and concerns about the 10-year priority plan.

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This year we are celebrating the 99th Anniversary of Port Coquitlam’s May Day Celebrations!

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e are extremely fortunate to have another team of dedicated volunteers lead this festival through the May Day Festival Roundtable to bring our community together for a jam-packed week of fun for the entire family. On behalf of City Council and our staff, we look forward to bringing everyone together once again to celebrate our PoCo pride!

Enjoy the official opening, which includes the installation of the Royal Party and maypole dances performed by local elementary school children.

Join council and community leaders as we kick off the 99th Annual May Days Festival at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, with the opening ceremonies in the new spectator arena at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre.

Join us Saturday, May 7 for a day of family fun and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 am, hosted by the Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam and the 4th PoCo Scouts, with all proceeds going to the Boy Scouts.

Visit local student’s art exhibitions, Imaginings IV, at Michael Wright Art Gallery and Outlet Gallery. The art exhibition opening reception will take place on May 6, from 6–8 p.m.

Bring your lawn chair and join our community as we line the streets of downtown Port Coquitlam to watch the vibrant parade floats and marching bands. Make sure you stick around for the Party in the Square to enjoy May Days Market, entertainment, refreshments and our community spirit at its best.

The participation of our residents, sponsors and volunteers are what make May Days so special. I’d like to give a special thank you to our May Day Committee members, the Port Coquitlam Centennial Rotary Club and our volunteers for the countless hours they put in and to the Department of Canadian Heritage for their generous financial contribution.

Thank you also to our sponsors Spraggs Law, The Royal Purple, Port Coquitlam Downtown Business Improvement Association and the Tri-City News.

On behalf of City Council, we look forward to having you join us for our 99th May Days Celebrations and be a part of history! Further details can be found on the City’s website, social media chanels and in your local newspaper.

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THANK YOU to all the volunteers, organizers, performers, supporters and participants that have contributed to the 99th Annual May Days traditional Spring Festival.

Special congratulations to this year's May Day Royal Party!

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Pancake Breakfast (The Outlet) Rotary May Day Parade

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DJ Storm Mayor’s Welcome Dr. Strangelove Parvaneh Bellydance Mellado Dance Alex Wells Tri City School of Music Spirit of Dance Academy Dr. Strangelove

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TERRY FOX

Hero’s Métis heritage enshrined at BC Place KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Terry Fox’s background is set to be read and understood by all, roughly six months after his family’s ancestral discovery was unveiled for the first time in the Tri-Cities.

On April 14, an addition to the Port Coquitlam hero’s legacy was revealed in the form of a plaque detailing his Métis heritage that will permanently stay outside BC Place.

It was commissioned by the Fox family and Métis Nation BC (MNBC) and was acknowledged by Terry’s younger brother, Darrell.

The hope is that those who come across it — local and regional residents, sports fans and other visitors to the Vancouver stadium — can learn more about how Terry’s values align with the Métis people and how they inspired the 1980 Marathon of Hope.

“Creating a permanent display that celebrates this will provide an important educational tool for the public,” said MNBC president Lissa Dawn Smith in a release.

“The Fox family has embraced their Métis identity and helped to shine a light on the rich culture our people hold.”

About 90,000 residents in B.C. identify as having a Métis background.

Fox’s Indigenous lineage traces back to his great-greatgreat-great grandmother on his mother Betty’s side: Madeline Marguerite Ross, born in 1775 in St. Francois Xavier, Man. Inscribed in both English and French, the plaque will be installed next to his statue at the steps to BC Place’s

main public entrance off Beatty Street.

Fox is often called a true champion of sport not only for his crusade to raise money for cancer more than four decades ago, but he remains an inspiration to athletes of all cultures to strive to perform at their best.

“This plaque is a symbol that shines a bright light on the strength, resilience, contributions and accomplishments of all Indigenous people through the power of sport,” added Melanie Mark, B.C.’s minister of tourism, arts, culture and sport.

“Terry Fox is our hero with a rich cultural legacy.

As a proud member of the Métis community, he relentlessly pushed past the boundaries of what was possible, and inspired the world with his courage and hope. I know this plaque will, as Terry Fox did, motivate others to walk the walk and to stand proud of who they are.”

The latest announcement comes six months after the Fox family brought forward a new pilot program to educate Tri-City students how personal values and identity are linked to culture through Terry’s background.

School District 43 (SD43) is part of the collaborating efforts alongside MNBC and Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council (I-SPARC).

“Through the Inspiration in Action Lesson Plans, students will explore Terry’s life story through a new lens, examining his family’s discovery of their Métis ancestry — while further exploring what it means to be Métis,” the MNBC states.

The project, earmarked for the lesson plans for teachers in grades 4 to 7 across SD43, is set to begin at

Glen Elementary, where Fox attended as a child.

In November, Darrell Fox received a ceremonial sash from MNBC during a fundraising announcement by the organization for the Terry Fox Foundation.

The new plaque at BC Place reads as follows: “In honour of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope, and

in the spirit of Indigenous reconciliation, this plaque was erected to celebrate the Fox family’s Métis heritage.

Terry Fox was posthumously awarded the MNBC Order of the Sash, Métis Nation’s highest honour, in recognition of Terry’s contribution to the Nation and all people, as a leader in fundraising for cancer research.”

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AUSTIN HEIGHTS CREATES SIGNATURE NEIGHBOURHOOD BEER Austin Heights BIA in partnership with Tinhouse Brewing and John B Pub announce new Austin Heights Neighbourhood Lager.

Get a taste of the Austin Heights neighbourhood… literally! Austin Heights Business Improvement Association is excited to announce the launch of its very own lager inspired by the Austin Heights neighbourhood.

Austin Heights Business Improvement Association (AHBIA) Executive Director, Lisa Landry stated, “We are thrilled to have a unique brew made in honour of our unique neighbourhood. All of the partners on this project did an amazing job helping to help create this special brew in celebration of our thriving business area and its dedicated patrons. Huge thanks to the John B Pub, Steady Studio and Tinhouse Brewing Company.”

Brewed by Tinhouse Brewing in Port Coquitlam and exclusively distributed by John B Pub and Liquor Store, this local collaboration captures the spirit of Coquitlam’s original walkable neighbourhood friendly, light and the perfect addition to warm spring evenings.

“Tinhouse Brewing prides itself in making a clean, crisp Lager,” said Tinhouse Brewing Founder Phil Smith. “In this case, we chose to create a very approachable light Lager, using BC based Gambrinus Pilsner Malts, and locally sourced Hallertau Blanc hops, for a subtle yet

Photo Credit: Chris Chong, Butter Studios.

Top: Lisa Landry, Austin Heights BIA (left), Barb Hawkins, John B Pub (right) Bottom: Phil Smith (left), Eric Rodgers (centre), Andy Macintosh (right) from Tinhouse Brewing

distinct Sauvignon Blanc aroma. A perfect beer for the warm weather that’s just around the corner.”

Looking to get your hands on the limited edition AHN Lager? The brew will be distributed exclusively through John B Pub, both on tap and in the liquor store starting April 30th.

John B Pub and Liquor Store owner Brent Lepinski shared, “As a proud Austin Heights business, which has operated in the neighbourhood for the past 44 years, we are excited to collaborate with the Austin Heights BIA and Tinhouse Brewing Company on the Austin Heights Neighbourhood Lager. We are huge community supporters and this special lager is a great way for us to recognize the wonderful neighbourhood that we have enjoyed being a part of for so many years.”

Patrons will know the Austin Heights Neighbourhood Lager by its label custom designed by local boutique design agency Steady Studio, located on Austin and Marmont. Regular visitors to the neighbourhood will recognize the unique streetscape along Austin Avenue in the graphic.

The Austin Heights BIA is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with such amazing local partners to create something that truly captures the flavour of the Austin Heights neighbourhood. The limited edition Austin Heights Neighbourhood Lager will be available at the John B Pub and Liquor Store starting April 30th while supplies last.

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AUSTIN HEIGHTS WELCOMES CONFERENCE TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Austin Heights BIA to showcase all the Austin Heights neighbourhood has to offer at the annual BIABC Conference May 1-4, 2022 The Austin Heights Business Improvement Association is thrilled to welcome the BIABC + IDA Pacific Northwest Regional Conference May 1-4, 2022.

This annual conference welcomes business associations, business owners, and city officials from across BC, other parts of Canada and the US to showcase the vibrant business communities of British Columbia. For the Austin Heights Business Improvement Association, this is an exciting opportunity to highlight Coquitlam’s original walkable neighbourhood.

The Austin Heights neighbourhood, bordered by Gatensbury and Blue Mountain Streets, is home to a unique collection of shops, restaurants and services, supported and promoted by the Austin Heights Business Improvement Association (AHBIA). While originally founded to help revitalize the area through graffiti removal and beautification projects, the AHBIA has evolved into a dedicated advocate for Austin Heights businesses at the municipal, provincial and federal levels, and an active promoter of the neighbourhood in the Tri-Cities and beyond.

To promote the Austin Heights community, the AHBIA the only Business Improvement Association in Coquitlam - undertakes multiple initiatives including neighbourhood marketing and advertising, a street banner program, cigarette recycling program, community events such as Daisy Day and Bike to Shop Days, Pop-Up Parks, and the Coquitlam Munch, an edible planter program where locals and visitors to Austin Heights can pick fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs as they stroll through the neighbourhood.

The BIABC conference is the perfect opportunity to share the AHBIA’s initiatives and experiences with other BIAs from around British Columbia.

“The Austin Heights Business Improvement Association wis honoured to have been chosen as the Host BIA for this year’s BIABC + IDA Pacific Northwest Regional Conference.

We are looking forward to hosting this great event and

Pop up park along Austin Ave showcasing our amazing neighbourhood and our beautiful city of Coquitlam to delegates from across BC, other parts of Canada and the United States. We are truly grateful to all of our community partners who have worked hard in helping us to prepare for this event – we certainly could not have done it without them!” said AHBIA Executive Director, Lisa Landry.

The conference takes place May 1-4 with the Executive Plaza Hotel acting as home base for delegates from 70 BIAs across BC. Attendees will be welcomed at the Opening Reception on Sunday before enjoying a week of mobile tours around Austin Heights and Coquitlam, networking events, keynote speakers and breakout sessions, and the always popular Business Tradeshow.

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart couldn’t be happier to welcome conference attendees to explore and enjoy beautiful Coquitlam. He shared, “On behalf of Council, I would like to welcome delegates to the 2022 BIA BC Conference. We hope you enjoy your stay in Coquitlam and encourage you to get out and explore our parks, businesses and all we have to offer. We appreciate the work that the Austin Heights BIA does for our community of businesses in Austin Heights and look forward to seeing everyone at the conference.”

Tickets for the conference, including one-day passes, are available on the BIABC website. Find the conference schedule, learn more about BIABC and purchase your tickets at bia.bc.ca

The City of Coquitlam welcomes all attendees of the 2022 BIABC + IDA Pacific Northwest Regional Conference.

We are proud to be the host City and congratulate the Austin Heights BIA on all their accomplishments. We hope you enjoy your stay here.

Get the details on where to shop, visit and eat at visitcoquitlam.ca

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Although the requirement to wear masks in public indoor settings was lifted last week (with the exception of health-care settings, public transport and airports), the choice to wear a mask still lies with individuals and private businesses.

Private businesses can still enforce a mask mandate on their premises.

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Alzheimer’s Walk back at Lafarge after two years After a two-year hiatus, the Alzheimer Society of B.C. will be back in Coquitlam next month with its flagship fundraiser.

The Tri-Cities and Ridge Meadows IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s is set for Sunday, May 29 around Lafarge Lake in Town Centre Park.

The event, which takes place from 10 a.m. to noon, is one of 23 Alzheimer Walks happening in B.C. Now, the non-profit society is looking for helpers to assist with organizing on behalf of the cause.

“We are so grateful to all the volunteers who help with the Walk,” said Cathryn France, resource

development director, in a news release. “Every year, we are deeply impressed by the generosity and dedication they display when it comes to supporting British Columbians on the dementia journey. Our volunteers are the main force behind our event.”

According to the society’s website, two in three

British Columbians have a connection to dementia — a term that describes a general group of brain disorders.

The symptoms of the disease include loss of memory, impaired judgment and changes in behaviour and personality.

Dementia is progressive, degenerative and eventually terminal, states the national

society that supports, educates and advocates for people with dementia, as well as enabling research into the disease.

To register for a chance to win $1,000, or volunteer: • visit alzbc.org/walk • email tricitieswalkchair@alzheimerbc.org • call 1-800-936-6033 Meanwhile, on May 13,

the Tri-Cities, Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge chapter will kick off its fundraiser with a pub night at the Cat and Fiddle Pub (1979 Brown St., Port Coquitlam).

Attendees can have a burger and beer, take part in a 50–50 draw and bid on items in a silent auction.

The event starts at 6 p.m. For tickets, go to Eventbrite.ca.

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CHAMBER NEWS

NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK APRIL 24–30, 2022

THANK YOU TO OUR INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS Volunteering leads to a positive impact that reaches far and wide, and most non-profit organizations would not be successful in pursuing their mission without the support of their volunteers. The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce, much like other non-profit organizations, attributes much of its growth and success to our dedicated and passionate volunteers.

As it is National Volunteer Week (#NVW2022), the Chamber would like to recognize and thank all of the volunteers who have supported our organization throughout the years — from our Board of Directors and Committee members to the friendly faces that welcome you at a Chamber event.

Our Chamber Ambassadors are a team of respected professionals from various backgrounds who serve as a liaison between the Chamber, our members, and the Tri-Cities community as a whole. They are a go-to-source for advice on making the most out of a Chamber membership, help to increase general awareness of the Chamber and its opportunities, provide a familiar face at Chamber events, and much more.

Volunteers have led the way in making impactful changes and improvements in every facet of society, and the Chamber is grateful for the strong support of our volunteers, past and present.

If you're looking to get more involved in the Tri-Cities Chamber business community, volunteering at the Tri-Cities Chamber is a fantastic first step. To learn more about the volunteering opportunities available, please email info@tricitieschamber.com or call the Chamber at (604)-464–2716.

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WAR IN UKRAINE

PoCo brewery leads humanitarian fundraiser KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

PoCo Brothers Brewing is leading a regional fundraising effort after one of its own was able to translate a Ukrainian beer recipe.

Rick Dellow, the head brewer at the craft brewery, says it took a whole day to make sense of the ingredients and measurements shared by Pravda Brewpub.

The brewery and theatre in Lyiv, one of many cities Russian troops invaded in the last two months and forced several citizens to evacuate, reached out to the global brewing community in hopes of raising awareness of the ongoing conflict.

Now, PoCo Brothers is leading a team of nine Lower Mainland businesses to raise funds for humanitarian action in Ukraine by selling the ale Pravda provided.

After about a month’s work, local shelves were

stocked last Thursday (April 21) with the brewery’s Ukrainian Golden Ale. “What is going on in Ukraine is outside the standard of our lifetime,” said Dellow in a news release.

He hopes other B.C. breweries can take up the challenge, “form a group in their area and support Ukraine in a similar way.”

“This is our collaboration to try and help the brave people of Ukraine.”

Dellow explained $2 from every pint sold, and all proceeds from keg sales, will be earmarked for the World Central Kitchen — a nonprofit that provides meals to those impacted by disaster.

As of April 3, the organization said it has offered nearly 300,000 meals a day to Ukrainians still living in cities under Russian invasion.

The concoction was completed by a network of companies that offered to help with supplies and equipment to fill 24 kegs with the

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special blend.

They’re set to be distributed to seven other breweries, including Port Coquitlam’s Tinhouse Brewing Co. and Broadwalk Brewing.

The others are: • Brassneck Brewing (Vancouver) • Deep Cove Brewers (North Vancouver)

• Five Roads Brewing Co. (Langley) • Main Street Brewing (Vancouver) • R&B Brewing (Vancouver) The golden ale will also be sold at Kozak Ukrainian Eatery in Vancouver.

For more information, you can visit the PoCo Brothers Brewing website.

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Volunteering is a win-win for seniors’ health National Volunteer Week wraps up on Saturday MARGARET COATES newsroom@tricitynews.com

This year National Volunteer Week is April 24 to 30, and the theme for 2022 is Empathy in Action.

The Volunteer Canada website says “volunteering can help us develop empathy, to see the world through the eyes of others.

“It can connect people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, expanding our views. It can build our capacity to work collectively and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive society.”

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The Conference Board of Canada, in a 2018 publication called The Value of Volunteering in Canada, said “about 44 per cent of Canadians volunteer an av-

Lofty ideals for volunteering, indeed.

Volunteering hours in Canada are considerable in terms of the value they represent to our society.

erage of 156 hours a year.

“This is a massive work effort, providing services that are equivalent to 6.5 per cent of employment ñ about the size of employment in education. If measured, volunteering would add an estimated $56 billion to economic activity.”

Volunteers everywhere are to be warmly thanked and acknowledged for their dedication, time and contributions.

But why volunteer, you might ask?

For many of us the benefits of volunteering may not be as lofty as the ideals expressed by Volunteer Canada, but there are many other advantages. In addition to helping people

in need, furthering good causes and contributing to the good of the community, the benefits of volunteering can be great for you as an individual.

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Volunteering can offer seniors significant physical, emotional and cognitive/ brain health benefits.

For me personally, I love the interaction with my community, and I love the added value that volunteering gives to my life.

After retiring you might find yourself adrift with less to occupy yourself than when you had a job.

Volunteering can be a great way to share your talents, wisdom and the expe-

rience that you gained over a lifetime of working.

If you volunteer at this stage of your life, you can still do all the post retirement things you dreamed about as a job holder — organizations are glad to have you on board for any time that you can give.

Volunteering connects you to others, is good for the mind and body, and it can bring fun and fulfillment to your life.

Volunteering can give you opportunities to learn new skills, expand your horizons, stay active and give you a sense of belonging. It can reduce stress, anxiety and depression.

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Volunteering can also reduce low self-esteem and social isolation.

Seniors who are at risk of social isolation may find volunteering an important way to become integrated in the community, thus reducing that risk. They can get to know the community, make new friends and feel valued and part of a team effort.

During the worst of the COVID -19 pandemic, volunteer opportunities decreased, and this was a difficult time for some “die hard” volunteers. However, when possible and as organizations pivoted their programs, numerous people stepped up to volunteer in

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Pandemic has complicated cruise ship holidays ArriveCan app could be more friendly to seniors GLEN KORSTROM newsroom@tricitynews.com

Cruise passengers who do not own smartphones may find the process for boarding ships in Vancouver more of a challenge than tech-savvy peers.

The problem for those cruise passengers who live outside Canada is that they need to upload some information to the Canadian government’s ArriveCan app after arriving in Vancouver, instead of being able to do

Looking back to the Vancouver Convention Centre from the balcony of a cruise ship. The huge boats have returned to the city after two years off because of COVID19 public health restrictions. GLEN KORSTROM/GLACIER MEDIA

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vaccinated, which is a requirement to enter Canada.

It is also needed to prove that status in order to board a cruise ship.

Travellers can enter vaccination information, and arrival data via the ArriveCan website. The website and app only allow once entrance to be input at any given time.

This means that a person who lives in Phoenix, Ariz., for example, must enter the data before flying to Vancouver, and then again after arrival in Vancouver in order to board a cruise ship.

Cruise Lines International Association - North West & Canada (CLIA) spokesman Barry Penner told Glacier Media that it would be “less stress” for people who do not have smartphones if they could input all needed information for their full trips into the app before they leave

their homes.

Enabling passengers to prove vaccination status using paper documents would be one way that this stress could be relieved.

Carnival Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean Cruises told Glacier Media in emails that they accept paper proof that passengers have tested negative within the required time periods.

Canada requires all cruise passengers to show proof of a negative antigen test taken within one calendar day of travel, or a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the departure time.

Ottawa removed COVID19 testing requirements in order to enter the country, but the requirement to show

proof of a negative COVID19 test remains in effect for those who want to leave the country via cruise ship.

Louise Tremblay, executive director at the Brella Community Services Society, said she believes the federal government should address challenges with the ArriveCan app. Her Surreybased society supports seniors with services to make them more educated and engaged.

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ArriveCan is the is the tool that we have now.”

Mendicino’s staff steered Glacier Media to the Canada Border Services Agency, where spokeswoman Rebecca Purdy confirmed that the ArriveCan app is not able to accept multiple itineraries.

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Gleneagle honours Sondheim in ‘Woods’ T-shirts Gleneagle Secondary will have an extra special show when it opens Into the Woods next week.

Not only will the musical be the first live production for the Coquitlam high school since 2019 — due to the COVID-19 pandemic — but it’ll also be a tribute to the theatre’s creator.

Last fall, as the student cast of 21 and crew of 27 were beginning to rehearse and get the materials ready for the stage, the musical composer Stephen Sondheim died on Nov. 26.

The three lead characters, portrayed by Indah Del Bianco (Little Red Riding Hood), Elizabeth Maller (The Witch) and Jewel Epp (Cinderella), said the news of Sondheim’s death rattled the team.

“It was a shock,” said Maller, whose father, Justin, is the show director and school drama teacher.

“It wasn’t something that we were expecting, but it made us appreciate his legacy even more.”

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Indah De Bianco plays Little Red Riding Hood, Elizabeth Maller is The Witch and Jewel Epp portrays Cinderella in the Gleneagle Secondary production of “Into The Woods.” The Stephen Sondheim musical runs May 4–6 and May 11–13 at 7 p.m. at the Coquitlam school. The show is based on the book by James Lapine. JANIS CLEUGH/TRI-CITY NEWS

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Their fates are intertwined through a fantasy that is told through a childless baker and his wife who want to have a family, but they suffer because The Witch has placed a curse on them.

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would like the show because it goes back to childhood stories,” Maller, 17, told the Tri-City News during a rehearsal last week. “It’s tied together with wonderful music.”

“It also has some really powerful messages,” said Del Bianco, 16, a Grade 11 student. “Luckily, we were able

to get a chance to dig deep into the lyrics and script, and find out the many layers.”

“It’s just magical,” added Epp, who is one of three students teaching the vocals for the musical.

All three students said they were pleased to get the parts they wanted after the auditions. Each had seen the

show and watched the 2014 Disney adaptation featuring Meryl Streep as The Witch.

For tickets to Into the Woods at Gleneagle Secondary (1195 Lansdowne Dr., Coquitlam) on May 4–6 and May 11–13, visit Showtix4U.com.

Alternatively, call the school at 604-464-5793.

A campaign featuring Canadian celebrities sporting a T-shirt with the face of Port Coquitlam hero Terry Fox launched this month.

The Terry Fox Foundation recruited such stars as actor Rachel McAdams, singer Michael Bublé, hockey player Sidney Crosby and Port Coquitlam musician Tyler Shaw to don the limited-edition T-shirts designed

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Nominations are being accepted until May 13 for the inaugural Lieutenant Governor’s Arts and Music Awards.

Part of Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the accolades aim to recognize B.C. residents, groups and organizations that have shown outstanding leadership, creativity, community engagement, passion

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To nominate a candidate and learn more about the program, go to https:// ltgov.bc.ca/the-lieutenantgovernors-arts-and-musicawards.

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The Best Players were supposed to put on a musical this year.

But because of the late restriction lift, Dr. Charles Best Secondary wasn’t going to take the risk to put on a major song and dance production this spring.

Instead, the drama teacher dipped into his stack of scripts and found a play that previous students had done on the Coquitlam school stage more than two decades ago: Frankenstein 1930. “It’s a dynamic show,” teacher Brad Case told the

Tri-City News during a rehearsal on Pro-D Day last Friday.

“It speaks to a more innocent time when you could identify who the monsters really are.”

Based on the original 1931 film of Mary Shelley’s 19th century thriller — and adapted by Fred Carmichael — the two-act play follows the scientist Victor Frankenstein (Ethan Wingrove) as he creates a monster (Luka McGowen).

The crazed Frankenstein is eager to turn death into life in his stone-walled laboratory.

But his monster terrorizes the village people and “plays with things that he shouldn’t play with.

“He has no boundaries,” Case said.

Case said the narrative has parallels to today’s deadly battle in Ukraine, where Russia’s Putin is mounting a brutal invasion.

And the consequences of Putin’s obsession has resulted in a reign of terror on civilians in the neighbouring country.

Co-directed by Jessica O’Brien–Visbisky, Frankenstein 1930 involves a cast of 21 and a crew of 25.

Other leads include • Joe Porter as Dr. Hellstrom • Aaron Tripp as Harry Lovitz • Laura Calabresi as Aunt Frederica • Kate Gilby as Elizabeth • Nick Skavic as Gorgo • Daisy Logue as Berta Tickets for Frankenstein 1930 are $12/$10 via Dr. Charles Best Secondary (2525 Como Lake Ave., Coquitlam) by calling 604-461-5581. The show runs May 5–7 and May 12–14 at 7:30 p.m. The box office opens at 6:30 p.m., while the doors open at 7 p.m.

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‘Skin Flick,’ ‘Back to the Future...’ & a fly fishing festival A show about relationships, resilience and rediscovery will play out this and next week at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre.

Stage 43 Theatrical Society presents Skin Flick, a comedy about a middle-aged couple named Daphne and Rollie, and their friend Alex, who are out of work and ready to make money. They turn to porn, but none of them wants to appear in the movie.

Port Coquitlam resident Michelle Berg portrays Daphne, while John Cousins is Rollie and Richard Wiens plays Alex.

Caitlin Stanley takes on the role of Jill, a birthday telegram messenger, and Aodhan McDonald is cast in the role of Byron.

Skin Flick runs April 28 to 30 at 8 p.m., May 1 at 3 p.m., and May 4 to 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25/$22 via stage43.org/tickets or the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) by calling 604927-6555 or visiting evergre-

Caitlin Stanley (left) and Port Coquitlam’s Michelle Berg star in “Skin Flick”

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Attendees can also get two-for-1 pricing on single, adult tickets for the May 4 production by using the discount code “COMEDY.”

FLY FISHING FEST

There will be no Brad Pitt.

But the organizers of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) will be running a series of movies in Port Moody about the romance of the sport — much

like the flick that Pitt starred in, A River Runs Through It. On April 29, nine feature-length and short films from around the world will roll at the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody) to build awareness about “the passion, lifestyle and culture of international fly fishing.”

The titles to be screened include Caddis Magic, Farquhar, Out West and Casting Maya.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. presentation.

The movies can also be viewed virtually during the festival.

For those who go in person, there will be fly-fishing swag prizes and other promotions at the event.

And attendees will have the chance to win a grand prize: fly-fishing gear provided by festival sponsors.

The IF4 was founded in 2011 to promote the sport.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door; access to the online show is $15 via https:// watch.eventive.org/if4/.

Dogwood Drama Club is going back in time for its next show. The group, made up of members from Coquitlam’s Dogwood Pavilion, is presenting “Back To The Future, Future Future” — a musical with Broadway hits that the audience can sing along to.

Directed by Cheryl Lea with technical assistance from Stephanie Mitchell, the production stars Bob Costello as Marty McFly, Garth Sparkes as George McFly, Jean Baker (centre) as Lorraine McFly, Gaynor Haygard as Doc and Len Meneghello as the Naughty Gnome. It runs May 4 at 1:30 p.m. and May 5 at 7 p.m. in the Mike Butler Room at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam). Tickets are $5 at the door or call 604-931-5243. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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HIGH SCHOOL RUGBY

Riverside Rapids ruck back toward normalcy Most of the players are new to the sport MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

There’s no gentle easing into rugby.

The sport’s learning curve is built on bloody noses and hard shoulders into the midsection.

Which is why the coach of the Riverside Rapids senior boys team thinks a tough ruck is the perfect jolt toward normalcy for his young athletes who’ve been isolated on the sidelines for the past two years because of COVID-19 public health restrictions.

Evidently, some of his charges see things the same way.

Only four players on Riverside Secondary School’s first rugby team since 2019 have played the sport before.

The rest are like Cole Jacobsen, a Grade 10 player taking his first crack at the sport; they’re looking for connection after two years

Riverside Rapids defenders work to bring down a Burnaby Central ball carrier in their recent Fraser North AAA senior boys rugby match at the Burnaby Lake Sports Complex. Riverside won, 21-10. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

of being disconnected from much of their extra-curricular opportunities.

“Finding a good group where everyone is dedicated to the same thing is so im-

portant,” said Jacobsen, who previously played basketball.

Or Luca Prante, a Grade

10 exchange student from Germany where rugby is a niche sport, who thought

coming out for the team would be a good way to make friends in his new environs.

He said at first he was nervous, but at 6’2” tall, he knew he had the size and strength to be able to compete physically even though his previous sporting experiences were in sailing, soccer, volleyball and basketball.

“It’s not as tough as I thought,” Prante said, with a smile.

Rapids coach Darren Mackenzie said the 30 or so young men who answered his initial call for rugby tryouts in January were “shadows of themselves,” lacking confidence and belief in their own abilities without the feedback and affirmation school sports can give them.

Physically, they were also paying the price for two years of relatively few opportunities to scratch their competitive itch.

Whipping them into game shape, Mackenzie said, has been no small challenge.

Aside from rugby’s physical requirements of speed, SEE

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strength and stamina, the sport requires quick decision making, usually under duress of a hulking defender bearing down to knock them over or strip them of the ball.

“It’s about trying to teach them to be winners, how to work as a team and how to work hard,” Mackenzie said of the goal he sets for each of the two or three practices he’s been conducting every week.

Eli Silveira, a senior who’s played soccer and volleyball but never rugby, said it was tough to get his stamina back after two years of relative inactivity, but he relishes the sport’s physicality.

Josh Granville, a Grade 11 student who’s played rugby at the club level and for Team BC, said the sport teaches life lessons that extend beyond the pitch, like the value of performing with heart and perseverance.

As one of the side’s few ex-

Fraser North playoffs begin today in AAA senior girls high school soccer with the Centennial Centaurs leading the charge toward earning a berth in provincials in early June. Centennial forward Kaitlyn Johnson knocks a Riverside Rapids defender off the ball in a recent match at the school’s new turf field. The Centaurs won, 9-0, to retain its undefeated status. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

A Burnaby Central Wildcats ball carrier tries to escape the clutches of Riverside Rapids tacklers in their recent Fraser North AAA match. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

perienced players, he said he tries to pass on those lessons in the scrum.

“A real bond has developed,” he said.

Mackenzie said the Rapids’ indomitable spirit was apparent in their 27–22 upset of the Terry Fox Ravens in the season-opener for both sides.

And it has carried on for two subsequent victories, putting the team atop the

Fraser North standings.

Mackenzie said the victory over the crosstown rivals showed Riverside’s players just what they are capable of if they push themselves beyond their own perceived limitations.

“At first they didn’t believe they can do it,” he said.

“They’ve essentially been locked away for two years and psychologically they were drained.”

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creativity & children A G R E AT M I X

That’s one of the reasons our annual Design an Ad special supplement continues to be popular in the Tri-Cities.

Every year, the students produce insightful, creative, thoughtful – and often humorous – advertisements that highlight the strengths of their subjects and often carry compelling messages. The businesses and groups get to choose which students’ advertisement they want to run in the section.

We would like to thank the teachers and students at Kilmer, Coquitlam River, Nestor and Mountain Meadows elementary schools. Your enthusiasm and co-operation are much appreciated.

I would like to thank all the participating advertisers who continue to make this annual project a real success.

Lara Graham Publisher, Tri-City News publisher@tricitynews.com

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The Tri-City News, local businesses and organizations, and School District 43, team up and ask city students to design newspaper ads for the special section.

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It’s also about helping students build skills like communication, creativity, problem solving and artistic expression, which builds their self-esteem, selfconfidence and pride.

That’s why we’re pleased to partner with the Tri-City News and local businesses so our students can again put their skills to work by developing artwork for the ads in this feature.

This includes the artwork for our ad. We asked students to show us their school pride, and they did!

Learn more here: www.sd43.bc.ca

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School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) is proud of our students and their many skills. But it’s more than just great academic, athletic or technical skills.

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