Tri-CIty News May 20 2021

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Tri-Cities wants youth health hub Foundry program serves young people ages 12 to 25 DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Lalaine Baldovi, right, who runs the Oxygen Yoga and Fitness studio in Port Coquitlam, leads a fitness class in the front parking lot of the Cat & Fiddle pub. The two businesses have teamed up to support each other through public health closures of their indoor spaces. See more photos, page 32. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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The Tri-Cities has been passed over once for a program to help vulnerable youth.

That might now change thanks to advocacy from Coquitlam school district (SD43) and Share Family and Community Services that are calling for a Foundry program to support local youth.

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Share CEO Claire MacLean said the Tri-Cities’ population is growing and youth in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody need help with sexual health, mental health and substance use supports as well as counselling and jobs.

Foundry, if funded in the Tri-Cities, would establish a one-stop shop where youth aged 12 to 25 would get services from physicians, nurses, counsellors and other professionals with Share playing a lead role.

Share is already building a centre in Port Moody for children with special needs, SEE

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Battle looming for Anmore’s future Urban designation could open door to development DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

A quiet, semi-rural village that has become a recreation playground for pandemic-bound Metro Vancouver residents is considering whether it should become more urban.

Anmore, a community of 2,500 people living on land mostly zoned for one-acre lots, is considering whether a 150-acre parcel of former Ioco lands should be re-designated from Special Study Area to urban.

Such a decision would be controversial in a village where most residents are on septic systems and water comes from Port Moody. It could also revive a proposal shelved by Gilic Developments for 1,200 homes and shops.

However, village mayor John McEwen said applying to Metro Vancouver to be included in the urban containment boundary doesn’t automatically densify the former gun range; more zoning and public consultation would be required.

He said, though, some residents would welcome shopping amenities, if located in Anmore South, so they wouldn’t have to drive as far while more diverse housing could allow families to move into the pricy area. The new designation would also bring sewer to the area and expand the tax base, enabling the village to have more “control over its destiny.”

“I think Anmore is certainly at a crossroads, I believe we can have the best of both worlds [but] we need to have diversity, we need to have families,”John McEwen

Meralee Guidi leads a group of Anmore residents calling for a referndum to decide the fate of 150-acre parcel of property in the rural village. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

told the Tri-City News.

Incorporated in 1987, Anmore is a cool, green oasis, just a short drive away from SkyTrain, shopping malls and towers in Port Moody, Coquitlam and Burnaby, yet it’s also near Belcarra Regional Park, Sasamat Lake and Buntzen Lake, where thousands jam parking lots and beaches during summer.

While Anmore is but a thoroughfare to a family picnic for most Lower Mainland residents, its residents are community-minded, and many fear re-designating the so-called Anmore South parcel would be a Trojan Horse, bringing development, traffic and environmental degradation to the forested community.

Recently, a large group of residents gathered for the Anmore South process; a number of them have also been expressing their worries on Facebook and in on-

line polls and surveys.

“We have environmental concerns,” said Meralee Guidi, who lives in Anmore, “and if you would go to the site you would see the trees, and [with density] they would all be cut down.”

However, residents’ biggest worry is “never-ending” traffic if denser development brings more people to the area. With only two major arterial roads in and out of the village, both of them narrow in some locations and busy in summer, traffic can be heavy and challenging to live with, Guidi said, adding more development will only make it worse.

“We can barely handle the traffic we have now,” she said.

While village officials promise traffic studies and a financial analysis of three development scenarios at different densities, some residents are skeptical of the process, believing it’s being

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rushed through the pandemic despite opposition.

They want it shelved or at least handed to voters for a final say.

Guidi is calling for a the matter to be put to a referendum during the 2022 civic election because it would provide more time for people to get informed and give them a chance to state onceand-for all whether they want to see more density on the 150-acre plot.

“Everybody is just asking for a referendum, we just want a voice, that’s all we’re asking for, we just want a vote, and we’ll accept at the end what comes out of it.”

McEwen said he’s not opposed to a referendum, stating: “Were going into this with a completely open mind, but what came up is people want more information, and that’s what we’re trying to provide. We’re in no rush to do this, by the way.”

While bringing sewer to

Anmore is one important focus of the new urban designation, the spectre of Gilic Developments remounting a proposal to develop its property is also on the horizon.

Keeping Anmore South at one acre would make the houses out-of-range for all but the most wealthy, warned McEwen. “That’s what we’re asking the community, do you want something different here?”

Meanwhile, Port Moody will likely take an interest in the process as that city has already taken steps to prevent denser development on its portion of the Ioco lands, and removed a third-road option for Anmore when it converted to park an old right of way for extending David Avenue through Bert Flinn Park.

McEwen said the village hasn’t consulted with Port Moody yet; “What we are focusing on now is what we need as a community.”

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PoMo wary of Anmore changes The mayor of Port Moody says any urbanization of neighbouring Anmore would be unsustainable.

Rob Vagramov said opening the door to densification of the village would contribute to “car-centric sprawl” and the destruction of forests.

He said his council has been working to turn the tide of sustainable growth in the community, including removing the special study area designation for the Ioco lands, in Port Moody’s northwest corner, and removing the road right-of-way through Bert Flinn Park.

“Just because a town’s politicians may want to basically double their population in a way that flies in the face of practically every tenet of sustainability, doesn’t mean they get will get to,” Vagramov said, adding he’s yet to discuss the matter with Anmore Mayor John McEwen.

A spokesperson for TROPICA (The Residents of Pleasantside & Ioco Communities Association) said they hope any plan to urbanize part of Anmore will be preceded by a study to determine the impact of traffic volumes and patterns along Port Moody’s north shore.

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3,000 youth require community supports CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

expected to open in early 2022, where they can get physiotherapy, speech therapy and other supports.

A Foundry hub would provide wrap-around programs for older kids, MacLean said, and it is needed now as the Tri-City region grapples with growing vulnerability amongst youth.

“We are very much affected by the housing crisis, the opioid crisis and financial pressures that will put youth at risk. They need to have a really accessible, safe, trusted place for them to go.”

SD43 is also supporting the program, noting at the Tuesday, May 11 board of

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education meeting there is only so much its counsellors can do: youth struggling with moderate to severe mental health issues need a pathway from school to community supports.

“The biggest challenge for school personnel is that, while qualified, school counselling is not structured to provide long-term ongoing therapeutic intervention, services, or medical approaches to ongoing moderate to severe or acute mental health problems and/or disorders,” a report to the board of education states.

An estimated 3,000 students in the Tri-Cities require community supports, yet there is a three- to-four month waiting list, and

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DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

A longtime Coquitlam teacher will lose his teaching certificate for six months and will be required to take courses in professional boundary-setting after engaging in “inappropriate contact” through social media with students.

Erik Christian Oun has been disciplined by the Coquitlam school district and will lose his certificate temporarily for behaviour that the B.C. Commissioner for Teacher Regulation says showed “a lack of understanding of appropriate professional boundaries.”

According to a consent agreement published

has finalized a budget with millions promised in mental health services.

“We are waiting for the next call for submissions,” she said, acknowledging that a submission in 2019 failed to get funding last year.

Recently, the B.C. government provided $5.1 million to Foundry to administer FoundryWorks over the next

last Tuesday, Oun was contacting two former students he had recently taught in Grade 5 at his school, messaging them on Instagram and via text.

Other behaviour during the 2018-’19 school year is also noted in the consent agreement including an incident when Oun disclosed sensitive information about a student to a third student, and hugging of students.

In addition to losing his certificate of qualification from May 17 to June 30, 2021 and from Sept. 1, 2021 to Jan. 15, 2022, Oun is required to take the Reinforcing Respectful Professional Boundaries course through the Justice Institute — or risk having his teachers’ qualification further suspended.

By signing the consent agreement, Oun acknowledged the details of his misconduct are true.

He also agreed not to contradict any of his admissions.

three years to help struggling youth find jobs and an app, co-created by youth, is available to the 11 Foundry centres that provide in-person services.

It’s hoped that the TriCities will get access to these services if a Foundry program is approved in the next round of funding.

Meanwhile, SD43 is look-

ing for additional ways to support students.

In addition to a Foundry hub, school officials are calling for integrated child and youth teams and a coordinator or liaison to better connect students with ongoing external support and to “help families navigate on what can be for many a difficult journey.”

Coquitlam Recreation

July and August Programming and Pre-Registered Drop-ins You can pre-register for drop-in length and leisure swimming; public skating and stick, ring and puck; and weight room access at the fitness centre.

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Instructor must also take courses after ‘inappropriate contact’ with students

often, young people and their families don’t know who to turn to or where to go.

In contrast, referrals aren’t required for Foundry services, and the help is provided for free.

MacLean is hoping to keep the momentum going on a second bid for the program now that the province

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• Archery, badminton, basketball, volleyball and tennis • Drawing and mixed media, and hands-on art

Summer Camps (5 – 14 yrs)

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Coquitlam Recreation continually adapts to meet the requirements of updated Public Health Orders.

We appreciate your patience as we may need to make last minute changes.

Register online at coquitlam.ca/registration 24 hours a day seven days a week and by phone at 604-927-4386 weekdays 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (except statutory holidays) and weekend 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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MAY 20 – 26 CALENDAR Wednesday, May 26 Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting 7 p.m. coquitlam.ca/edac

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Tri-Cities Celebrate 2021 Graduates

Next Phases Starting for Southwest Housing Review

Wildland/Urban Interface Fires

The Cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody along with School District 43 are working together to support and recognize the graduates of 2021, who will be missing out on traditional ceremonies and celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Southwest Housing Review (SWHR) is moving to the next phases of engagement through two different streams: a review of three neighbourhood pockets and the vision and principles for the Corridor Development Strategy (CDS).

While all City parks and trails are available for graduates to take photos, Grad 2021 photo backdrops have been placed in the following locations in Coquitlam.

Phase two of the SWHR will look to create land use concepts for the three neighbourhood pockets located within the Burquitlam-Lougheed Neighbourhood Plan area: Whiting-Appian, Miller-Grant and Guilby-Grayson. During the first round of engagement in fall 2020, these three pockets had the highest levels of support for the review of land use in their area.

Y Inspiration Garden (3099 Guildford Way) Y Town Centre Park (1299 Pinetree Way) Y Riley Park (1315 Riley St.) Y Centennial Rose Garden (640 Poirier St.) Y Mundy Park (641Hillcrest St.) Y Como Lake Park (700 Gatensbury St.) For details on these locations, and to find more about how you can support local grads, visit coquitlam.ca/grad21. For the locations in Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, visit portcoquitlam.ca/grad21 or portmoody.ca/grad21.

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Registration in now open for July and August recreation programs, and we have a variety of outdoor and virtual fitness classes starting soon. Check it out – our outdoor fitness offerings include Cardio Kick, Cycle, Hatha Yoga, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Pilates and Zumba. Virtual fitness programs include Fit 360, Latin Dance, Low Impact, Pilates, Yoga and more.

Sign up online at coquitlam.ca/registration.

Click Register for Programs and in the Adult section, click Fitness and open the dropdowns to view available programs, dates and times, or call 604-927-4386.

Phase three of the SWHR will provide a draft vision and guiding principles for the CDS. The CDS will provide an overall long-term and phased vision for land uses along key arterial streets within Southwest Coquitlam.

Engagement for both phases is being planned for mid-2021. Find information on the engagement opportunities, including dates for online information sessions and opportunities for online input at letstalkcoquitlam.ca/swhr.

NEIGHBOURHOOD NEWS

Invasive Species Action Month

The month of May is Invasive Species Action Month in B.C. and the City of Coquitlam has made the control of invasive species, including giant hogweed, a priority due to the threat they pose to the natural ecosystem and human health. Because these plants grow aggressively, adapt to different situations and are persistent in their spread, they are expensive to control and eradicate. Learn how to identify Coquitlam’s common invasive plants and avoid planting or buying them by visiting coquitlam.ca/badseed.

Recreation Support Available – Everyone is Welcome to Participate

Coquitlam Fire Rescue (CFR) conducted a multi-agency wildfire training exercise on Eagle Mountain Thursday, May 13. A largescale wildfire would be devastating in Coquitlam which has many homes and developed areas located close to forests and natural areas. Learnings from the exercise will enhance CFR’s understanding, cooperation and response to wildland interface fires. CFR crews also practiced evacuation notification procedures going door-to-door to 300 homes surrounding the exercise with information and tips for residents on measures they can take to help prevent wildfires in the interface area. Please visit coquitlam.ca/interfacefire and learn what you can do to prevent an interface fire.

DID YOU KNOW?

Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex to Undergo Maintenance

Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.) will be closed for annual maintenance Monday, May 31 to Sunday, June 27, reopening Monday, June 28. The fitness centre will be closed Monday, May 31 to June 6, reopening for pre-registered use Monday, June 7. The arenas will stay open during this time period.

Patrons can still swim in Coquitlam at City Centre Aquatic Complex (1210 Pinetree Way), Eagle Ridge Outdoor Pool (2689 Guildford Way) and Spani Outdoor Pool (655 Hillcrest St.).

The fitness centre at the Innovation Centre (1207 Pinetree Way) will be open for preregistered drop-ins.

Fitness and pool registration can be found at coquitlam.ca/registration. Click Register for Programs and in the Drop In section, click Fitness or Swimming to view locations, dates and times, or call 604-927-4386.

Coquitlam Recreation

With summer program registration open, do you or a family member need support to participate in a recreation camp or program? Contact the Community Services team to discuss options on how we can best support you and/or your family member. We encourage people of all abilities to participate in our programs and aim to make them as accessible as possible.

Please complete the Recreation Support Request Form at coquitlam.ca/recsupport a minimum of two weeks in advance of the program start date to allow time to discuss support options.

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POLITICS

City councillor defends her attendance at rally Bonita Zarrillo skipped part of a committee meeting JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

A Coquitlam civic politician who’s campaigning for a federal seat is coming under fire — for the second time this year — for allegedly failing to attend to her council duties.

Coun. Bonita Zarrillo, who was acclaimed as the NDP candidate for Port Moody-Coquitlam, left last Monday’s council-in-committee meeting after 30 minutes to take part in the National Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism, at the Lincoln SkyTrain station.

Zarrillo, who was at the committee meeting via Zoom, had advised chair Coun. Trish Mandewo and the clerk’s office in advance that she would be leaving early, said Stephanie Lam, Coquitlam’s legislative services manager.

“Reasoning for absences are not required of councillors,” Lam told the Tri-City News in an email. (Mandewo confirmed she was notified.)

Rallies to take a stand against anti-Asian sentiments in Metro Vancouver were held outside of two Tri-City SkyTrain stations last Monday. Activists holding signs to alert commuters about the National Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism were at the Lincoln and the Inlet Centre stations. Among the supporters waving to the honking motorists at the Port Moody station was Gina Chong, pictured above, who was confronted at Town Centre Park last month. In total, 13 rallies were held in the Lower Mainland for the inaugural Day of Action. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Zarrillo’s partial non-attendance was noted by Mayor Richard Stewart following the 90-minute meeting, before council went into a closed session; earlier, council had heard a city staff report on the Southwest Coquitlam Housing Study, which Zarrillo missed hear-

ing live.

Two days later, when contacted by the Tri-City News, Stewart said that he didn’t know why Zarrillo’s screen had disappeared and asked city staff if she had excused herself from the meetings.

It wasn’t until a photo of Zarrillo appeared on the Tri-

City News’ website about the Metro Vancouver rallies that the mayor connected the dots, he said.

“We weren’t aware that there was one [rally] locally but I think all of council would have liked to have been there,” he said, adding, “Our council has been

really good about their work ethic…. We want all of our council members to be focused on the work at hand.”

And while he admitted that there are times when councillors have to duck out for jobs and appointments, Stewart said local politicians can’t be reprimanded under the Local Government Act until they miss three full council meetings in a row.

In January, Zarrillo ignited a firestorm on social media about public health and safety protocols at city hall while she was attending committee and council meetings; Stewart and Coun.

Chris Wilson responded to her Facebook posts while the meetings were live and being recorded.

As for leaving early last Monday, Zarrillo told the Tri-City News that she was standing up for her “constituents who aren’t being heard” by being at a Stand With Asians Coalitionorganized rally at Lincoln Station.

She cited a recent report from Bloomberg that labels Vancouver as the “AntiAsian Hate Crime Capital of North America” and she pointed to a racist confrontation at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park last month in

which Port Moody resident Gina Chong was verbally attacked. “I had the opportunity to stand up for Asians … and against racism and discrimination as a city councillor — not as a federal candidate,” Zarrillo clarified.

“I’m looking out for their safety and dignity.”

And though some people have criticized her for leaving a civic meeting to attend a protest, Zarrillo insists that supporting Coquitlam residents is her “highest priority.”

“This is for the city constituents,” she said. “This needs to be talked about in our community. I’m hearing stories that people don’t want their parents to use transit anymore. I’m hearing stories about someone’s house being egged. It’s heart-breaking and there’s fear.”

“As a community leader, I want to be there for them….

I feel so strongly that all of the community should be heard.”

As for her council counterparts being piqued with her early dismissal, Zarrillo responded, “I hope they would understand. It’s about the community being harmed…. I’m just doing the work.”

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MAY 24 Victoria Day

Many of Coquitlam’s facilities have special operating hours or may be closed on Monday, May 24 for the Victoria Day long weekend. If you require emergency assistance regarding water, sewer or roads, please call 604-927-3500.

Centennial Activity Centre

Closed

Glen Pine Pavilion

Closed

Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery

Dawn until Dusk (Office: Closed)

City Centre Aquatic Complex

6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Pinetree Community Centre

Closed

Smiling Creek Community Centre

Closed

Coquitlam Animal Shelter

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Poirier Community Centre

Closed

Summit Community Centre

Closed

City Hall

Closed

Poirier Forum

Town Centre Recycling Depot

Closed

Dogwood Pavilion

Closed

Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Victoria Community Hall

Closed

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A snapshot of our City

Development Variance Permit Application for 2279 Kelly Avenue

GIVE YOUR INPUT Written comments must be received by 4:00 pm on May 25, 2021

Learn about the City of Port Coquitlam’s 2020 accomplishments and plans for the future in our new Annual Report.

Development Variance Permit DVP00079 The intent of this application is to vary the underground servicing requirements for an apartment development at 2279 Kelly Avenue.

Email: publichearings@portcoquitlam.ca Mail: Public Hearings Attn: Corporate Office 2580 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8 Participate Live (Zoom Link):

Annual Reporting on Municipal Finances Want to comment on the City of Port Coquitlam’s 2020 Audited Financial Statements and Annual Municipal Report?

• See it online: portcoquitlam.ca/annualreport.

• Fax or email any concerns, comments or questions for Council to consider by 4:30 pm on Friday, May 28 to the contact information below.

You can also view the Council meeting when it will be considered: Tuesday, June 8 at 6 pm at portcoquitlam.ca/councilmeeting.

For more information: Karen Grommada, Director of Finance Tel: 604.927.5305 Fax: 604.927.5401 Email: grommadak@portcoquitlam.ca

Please check portcoquitlam.ca/ publichearing on the afternoon of the meeting for a link to participate.

If you just want to view the proceedings please go to portcoquitlam.ca/council to watch the live stream of the meeting on May 25, 2021.

INSPECTION OF DOCUMENTS

Prior to the public hearing, anyone is welcome to inspect any related documents at: portcoquitlam.ca/publichearing

Council cannot receive new or additional information on any application after the Public Input Opportunity.

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

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Lab bust 'a blow to organized crime': RCMP Enough fentanyl to potentially kill 13 million people DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Police think they’ve put a dent into the growing gang problem and the production of deadly fentanyl with the shutdown of a massive chemical lab in Port Coquitlam.

A search warrant was executed April 19 at a commercial warehouse in the 1900block of McLean Avenue.

The search was part of a multi-agency drug investigation, according to a Surrey RCMP press release.

Inside the building — sandwiched between an industrial area and a pleasant single-family neighbourhood — investigators found an illicit drug-manufacturing site containing multiple pieces of laboratory and drug manufacturing equipment straight out of the TV show Breaking Bad. Officers also located 37 kilograms of chemicals associated with the manufacturing of pure fentanyl.

According to police

A police investigation uncoverd a huge drug lab in a commercial warehouse in PoCo, not far from neighbourhood of single-family homes. SURREY RCMP PHOTO

experts, the quantity of chemical precursors had a potential finished yield of 26 kilograms of pure fentanyl.

If left untouched, police believe the lab was capable of producing the same volume of pure fentanyl on a

”weekly basis.”

With a fatal street dose of fentanyl estimated to be as little as two milligrams, Surrey RCMP say the seizure amounts to approximately 13 million of potentially fatal doses — enough to provide a

fatal dose to more than twoand-a-half times the population of B.C. “This investigation is a prime example of effective multi-jurisdiction cooperation,” stated Supt. Aaron Paradis, community services

officer for Surrey RCMP. “We will continue to coordinate with our policing partners to confront organized crime and gang activity at every opportunity,” he further stated.

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the operation, it took three days to gather evidence and safely dismantle the lab with the assistance of the Surrey RCMP Drug Unit, the RCMP Clandestine Lab Enforcement and Response Team, Lower Mainland Integrated Forensics Identification Section, Health Canada chemists, and Coquitlam RCMP. Charges, however, have not yet been laid in this file and the investigation is ongoing.

Police state they believe the drug and chemical seizure has dealt a “multi-million-dollar blow to organized crime and gangs in B.C.; helping attack the income sources of those who put our communities at risk with drug trafficking; and the gang violence that accompanies it.”

The press release was issued to media last Thursday, as police grapple with deadly shootings, including one in Burnaby Thursday night that left a man dead.

On Friday, Port Coquitlam MLA and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth was expected to speak to the media with an update on gun and gang violence in the Lower Mainland.

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Notice of Public Hearing Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 4231

The intent of the bylaw is to remove the maximum floor area limitation for outdoor patios that are part of lounge endorsement areas accessory to liquor manufacturing uses.

Written Public Comment By 4 pm on Tuesday, May 25, 2021

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

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Please join us for an Additional Virtual Open House for 1865-1895 Charles Street

Public Hearing Notice

ADDITIONAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITY Site Location Barnet

We invite you to join us online to learn about our development proposal & provide your feedback.

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How to Participate 1. Review the project website By going online to www.1865charles.com

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Porte Communities has submitted a development proposal for 1865-1895 Charles Street, Port Moody. The proposal consists of 190 apartment units located in two buildings, 6 and 7 storeys in height, stepping up the slope.

The buildings include a mix of unit types, 19 of which will be offered as rent-to-own homes. All parking is provided underground. The proposed Floor Area Ratio is 1.83.

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When: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at 7pm Where: Electronic Meeting (see portmoody.ca/ph for details and instructions) Port Moody Council is holding a Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaws: LOCATION MAP - 3101 & 3103 St Johns St., 3104, 3108 & 3112 St George St., 123/125/127/129 Buller St.

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2. Join us on May 20 for the live presentation and Q&A: Visit www.1865charles.com on: •

Thursday, May 20 from 6pm to 7pm

On the website, you will find a “Join the Presentation” button on May 20. The project team will be hosting a live webinar that will include a presentation followed by a Q&A period during which the project team and City staff will answer your questions.

3. Provide feedback: • Fill out a comment form on our website www.1865charles.com • Send us an email to openhouse@poonigroup.com We understand that there were some delivery timing issues with a select mailing route that led to notification flyers for the April 28, 2021 Virtual Open House for 1865-1895 Charles St to arrive after the event. In order to ensure that everyone has a chance to participate in the engagement process, we will be hosting an additional Virtual Open House.

If you have any questions, or are unable to participate virtually, please contact:Pooni Group e. openhouse@poonigroup.com t. 604-731-9053

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In support of the provincial & federal government’s guidance to practice social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19, we will be hosting our meeting entirely online.

Location: 3101 and 3103 St. Johns Street, 3104, 3108, and 3112 St. George Street, and 123, 125, 127, and 129 Buller Street Bylaws: 3293 and 3294 Application: #6700-20-198 Applicant: WA Architects Purpose: To amend the OCP to increase the maximum allowed height on St. George Street from three to six storeys, and to amend the Zoning Bylaw to allow for a six-storey mixed use project with a total of 197 units.

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You can review the application at portmoody.ca/publichearing after May 10, 2021. You can also contact us at planning@portmoody.ca or 604.469.4540 with any questions.

How can I provide input?

1. If you believe your property is affected by this rezoning application, you can send a submission in writing before noon on May 25, 2021 by emailing clerks@portmoody.ca or faxing 604.469.4550.

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

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Recording closed meetings raises suspicions Mayor's proposal rejected by council MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

There will be no Watergate-type scandal of secret recordings of meetings being leaked in Port Moody.

That was the fear of several councillors last Tuesday as they rejected a proposal

by Mayor Rob Vagramov for city staff to investigate the possibility of making digital recordings of council’s closed meetings.

Such sessions are held to discuss sensitive financial, property and personnel matters and the result of those discussions is only released to the public later by a council vote.

But Vagramov said council’s experience conducting its meetings virtually for the past 14 months has showed the value of having a digital archive that can be used by councillors to look back on past discussions and have a precise record of what was said and by whom.

He said written minutes of meetings are “most rudimentary.”

Several Port Moody councillors expressed fears digital recordings of closed meetings could be leaked. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

“It’s helpful to go back on our meetings to make sure you hear everything correctly,” Vagramov told council.

In a report, he said the recordings of closed meetings would: • be protected by provincial privacy legislation • only be accessible to participants or others legally authorized to review them

• could even be destroyed at the end of each council term He added the act of recording the meetings might even promote greater civility among councillors during discussion — something that has been in short supply in recent weeks.

But Coun. Diana Dilworth was alarmed by Vagramov’s proposition.

“I’m surprised we’re having a discussion about recording closed meetings,” she said. “There’s a reason we don’t tape those meetings.”

Primary among those, she said, would be the fear that recordings or their contents could be leaked and used against members of council.

Such a possibility isn’t entirely preposterous.

In fact, in 1972 archived recordings of conversations in the White House between then-president Richard Nixon, administration officials, family members and staff helped bring about his downfall.

That came after 18-anda-half minutes of a discussion he had with chief of staff H.R. Haldeman three days after the break-in

of Democratic National Committee headquarters in the Watergate hotel were mysteriously erased.

Subsequent investigation of the recordings determined there was a link to the cover-up of the Watergate burglaries; Nixon resigned before he could be impeached.

Coun. Zoe Royer worried digital technology heightens the potential for abuse.

“What this does is create a library of additional material that can be cut and pasted in any manner of ways,” she said.

Coun. Amy Lubik said the city’s recent experiences with cyber attacks that impacted city hall, the library and police department demonstrate the fallibility of digital information.

“I’d be a little concerned about people being able to get into closed city records,” she said.

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs said local governments have the authority to determine practices around recording and releasing information from closed meetings. They also set the rules for managing meetings whether they’re held in-person or remotely.

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OPINION

‘Rocky road’ for BC Liberals

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he already rocky road facing the BC Liberals as its members try to rebuild may be about to get even rockier.

The process to update the electoral map is about to begin and the independent commission tasked with overseeing it has the ability to add a maximum of six ridings and eliminate some ridings covering more sparsely populated areas of the province.

This one-two punch has potentially dire implications for the BC Liberals. The party has lost significant support during the past few years in some of the fastest-growing areas of the province — Metro Vancouver suburbs and Vancouver Island — and thus finds itself with a caucus dominated by

up-country MLAs. If six more seats — the final number may not be this high — are added, they will likely be located in the areas where the NDP is strongest. And if any seats are eliminated, that may come at the expense of the BC Liberals, although the NDP could be impacted as well.

A key difference in this redistribution exercise from previous ones is the commission will not be shackled by a rule that previously was used to protect regional ridings.

That rule stipulated there could be no reduction of seats in the CaribooThompson, ColumbiaKootenays or northern parts of the province.

With that rule now eliminated through legislation, a number of those ridings may be on the

chopping block. There are 17 and the BC Liberals hold 12 of them.

It all comes down to population. Some of the ridings in the north and the Kootenays have a much smaller pool of voters to elect MLAs. The commission will use a “25% rule” that stipulates no riding can deviate more than 25% from the provincial average of riding populations.

However, “the commission may exceed the 25% deviation principle if it considers it necessary for effective representation,” Attorney General David Eby told the legislature when he recently introduced the legislation (redistribution occurs by law after every second provincial election).

So it may well end up being the case that a

number of rural ridings will be protected, but it also appears likely that several will disappear or be absorbed into neighbouring ones.

It is not entirely bad news for the BC Liberals.

The fast-growing population in the Okanagan — the party’s traditional base of power — may result in it being awarded another seat. And the NDP hold on some ridings — such as North Coast and Stikine — may be vulnerable to changes because of their smaller populations.

The commission has to weigh the need to find ways to better represent the high-growth regions while at the same time protecting the regional interests of the province.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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Anmore council needs mandate for urbanizing Editor: Anmore council wishes to change the designation of Anmore South (otherwise known as the IOCO Lands) from ‘Special Study Area’ to Urban.

It claims: “Only the Urban designation provides the Anmore community with options to define its own future” Who, may I ask, is defining “our future”?

Are the people of Anmore shaping the future?

Or is council doing it for them? Where’s the mandate?

People feel thwarted by the pandemic on this issue, and council’s few concessions to the public via Zoom are paltry fare considering the potential impact on Anmore and our daily lives.

Surely council can appreciate the appearance of local democracy being on the wane as an agenda marches ahead while others can only express themselves via their computer screens. This is not a vibrant way to conduct public business.

In other words, many residents feel disempowered, and one solution is to have

a referendum in the municipal elections of October 2022, just over a year away.

Something greater than a simple majority (50 % + one) should be the necessary threshold for informed decision making by the Village considered as a whole, assuming a large proportion of Anmore’s population gets out and votes.

Does “our future” include higher taxes to help build infrastructure just so the Village can increase its tax base?

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Best, Emily Carr grad wins Kwi Am Choi award An abstract sculpture by Nicole Ponsart, left, a former Coquitlam resident who will show her work at PoMoArts this and next month. A graduate of Dr. Charles Best secondary and Emily Carr University of Art + Design, Ponsart is one of two winners of this year’s Kwi Am Choi Scholarship.

Nicole Ponsart is one of two scholarship winners JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

Ceramics artist Nicole Ponsart took a road trip when the pandemic lockdown hit last spring.

But she didn’t go anywhere — physically.

Stuck at home due to social distancing restrictions, Ponsart gathered travel books and atlases to virtually journey to Houston, Tx., where some of her relatives live.

She didn’t pick a straight route, though. Ponsart selected different highways that led to the southwest of the United States and chose areas of interest to study their landscape.

From that research Ponsart created a series of abstract sculptures titled Places I’ve Never Been, of which five or six pieces will be on display at PoMoArts starting today (May 20).

It’s the first solo exhibit for Ponsart, who graduated from Emily Carr University of Art + Design (ECUAD) on May 14 and is one of two winners of this year’s Kwi Am Choi Scholarship.

Named in memory of the late Port Moody artist, the scholarship provides $2,000

PHOTOS VIA NICOLE PONSART

POMOARTS SPONSORSHIP A company that’s planning to redevelop Woodland Park in Port Moody is sinking $15,000 into the city’s arts centre. Last week, PoMoArts — formerly known as the Port Moody Arts Centre — announced the donation from EDGAR to support the gallery.

According to a press release, the money will go toward providing free public exhibitions at the hub as well as building on its digital outreach; in addition, the funds will create a foundation for EDGAR’s own public art plan for Woodland Park.

President Peter Edgar said his firm proposes to install $2.8-million worth of public art at the Woodland site, at Cecile and Angela drives in the Seaview neighbourhood. The sponsorship is the biggest corporate commitment to PoMo’s arts scene in recent memory.

through an endowment fund set up by his family in 2007 to an emerging artist (Gillian Haigh, a recent ECUAD grad, is the other 2021 recipient).

The accolade also allows for gallery space for a month at PoMoArts (formerly the Port Moody Arts Centre).

“I’m very grateful because finding any space that would show a young artist is really hard,” Ponsart told the TriCity News. “There are not a

lot of places out there that will host you if you don’t have a repertoire. Those opportunities don’t exist when you’re fresh out of school.”

Now a Burnaby resident, Ponsart took a bit of a detour with her art after graduating from Best in 2007.

She studied at ECUAD in 2009-’10 but, after her first undergrad year, she stopped to take a job in the hospitality industry.

“I felt like something was missing,” she said during her days as a manager with Joey Restaurants. “In high school, art was my favourite thing to do.”

She credits her Best teachers Gordon Foulkes (ceramics) and Joe Coops (geology) for planting the seed for her future. Coops, specifically, inspired her through his science club and field trips to the United

States. His lessons about the natural materials, elements and formations gave root to Ponsart’s creative designs.

For example, for her online road trip last year, Ponsart made a point of visiting Antelope Canyon and Monument Valley in Arizona; their earth tones and odd shapes influenced Ponsart’s sculptures for Places I’ve Never Been.

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gree, Ponsart said she’s considering exploring Canada’s landscapes and the stories they tell over time.

• Nicole Ponsart will speak about Places I’ve Never Been on June 3 at 7:15 p.m. via Facebook Live while Gillian Haigh will present her series Enough Choice Makes a Steady Midnight on June 10 at 7:15 p.m. The displays end June 20 at PoMoArts (2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody).

Library Link is Rolling into Your Neighbourhood!

Coquitlam Public Library’s Library Link is bringing books and all kinds of fun to local parks.

Come and visit our friendly little library on wheels!

Congratulations to everyone who entered our colouring contest to celebrate Bookmobile Day. Winners Aizah, age 3 (right) and Lauren, age 8 (below) show off their cheery creations.

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City of Coquitlam

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City of Coquitlam will be holding a Public Hearing to receive representations from all persons who deem it in their interest to address Council regarding the following proposed bylaws. This meeting will be held on: Date:

Monday, May 31, 2021

Time:

7:00 p.m.

Location:

City Hall Council Chambers, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC V3B 7N2

Public participation in this Public Hearing will be conducted by electronic means. To attend remotely: visit www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing or call 604-927-3010 for details and instructions.

If you do not wish to provide input, but would like to view the proceedings, watch online: www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts

Immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing, Council will convene a Regular Council Meeting during which it will give consideration to the items on the Public Hearing agenda.

Item 1

How do I find out more information?

Address: 209 Lebleu Street

The intent of Bylaw No. 5127, 2021 is to amend City of Coquitlam Zoning Bylaw No. 3000, 1996 to rezone the property outlined in black on the map marked Schedule ‘A’ to Bylaw 5127, 2021 from RM-1 Two-Storey Low Density Apartment Residential to C-5 Community Commercial.

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For additional information and any relevant background documentation, contact the Planning and Development Department by email at planninganddevelopment@coquitlam.ca or by phone at 604-927-3430. You may also visit the Planning and Development Department in person at 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, during the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. from Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Please note: while City Hall is open to the public, and physical distancing measures are in place, the City continues to strongly encourage the use of remote means to obtain more information on these applications.

How do I provide input?

Prior to the Public Hearing written comments may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in one of the following ways: • Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; • Fax: to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015; or • In person: Attn: City Clerk’s Office – please place in one of two City Hall (3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam) drop boxes, located at the underground parking entrance or by the main entrance facing Burlington Drive.

To afford Council an opportunity to review your submission, please ensure that you forward it to the City Clerk’s Office prior to noon on the day of the hearing. Please note that the drop boxes will be emptied shortly after 12:00 p.m. and not checked again prior to the hearing.

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If approved, the application would facilitate the construction of two apartment buildings (five storeys and seven storeys) with 123 market condominium units (67 one-bedroom units, 44 two-bedroom units, and 12 threebedroom units), including five employment living units.

For copies of supporting staff reports and the bylaws, please visit www.coquitlam.ca/ publichearing.

Map Date: 4/20/2021

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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 and on our website at www.coquitlam.ca/agendas. If you require more information regarding this process, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604927-3010.

Those who wish to provide verbal submissions must participate remotely via Zoom. Remote participants can use their computers, smart phones, tablets or telephones to speak to Council.

Instructions for how to participate remotely are available at www.coquitlam.ca/publichearing.

If you want to provide a verbal submission, please register as far in advance of the meeting as possible. Registration for remote participants can be found at www.coquitlam.ca/ publichearing. If you wish to participate via telephone, please call 604-927-3010 to register.

Please note, you may also register to attend the meeting remotely without signing up to speak to an item. The City Clerk’s Office will compile a speakers list for each item. Everyone will be permitted to speak at the Public Hearing but those who have registered in advance will be given first opportunity.

Please also be advised that video recordings of Public Hearings are streamed live and archived on the City’s website at www.coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

Please note that Council may not receive further submissions from the public or interested parties concerning any of the bylaws described above after the conclusion of the Public Hearing.

Jay Gilbert Director Intergovernmental Relations and Legislative Services

coquitlam.ca/publichearing

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PORT MOODY

Strategy update for environmentally sensitive areas scrapped MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

A controversial plan by the city of Port Moody to update its strategy for managing environmentally sensitive areas (ESA) has been scrapped.

Instead, staff will rethink the scope and procedure for the project, with an emphasis on better communicating the process to residents, said city manager Tim Savoie.

The project, which included mapping of watercourses, shorelines and ecosystems in the city so it could better identify areas in need of protection, restoration and connection, was undertaken as part of council’s declaration of a climate emergency in June 2019.

But it went off the rails when the city published the maps on its website last year as part of its public engagement process.

In an earlier interview, Port Moody’s director of environment and parks, Julie Pavey-Tomlinson told the Tri-City News advances in mapping technology allowed the city to capture much more detail since it developed its first strategy for environmentally sensitive areas in 2001.

Several residents told council it was the detail in those online maps that caused them distress as they feared previously unknown watercourses — like ditches and culverts — could affect the value of their property or impact their ability to make improvements to their

homes, like adding a deck or even landscaping.

Savoie said that was never the intent.

“I think there’s been lot of confusion,” he said. “We have to be more specific in terms of what we are showing in the maps.”

Coun. Diana Dilworth suggested the city hadn’t done enough to fully ed-

ucate residents about the highly technical nature of the information is was gathering.

“If we want to get our residents to understand what we’re doing and why, it behooves us to get them as much information as possible,” she said. “There might be more hand-holding we need to do.”

Savoie agreed, “there has to be a different approach.”

But, he added, the need to protect environmentally sensitive areas in the city won’t be going away.

“The bottom line is if you have a watercourse that will certainly affect the future development of your property,” he said.

Coun. Amy Lubik said the

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GETTING YOUR VACCINE

PoCo mayor a big booster for COVID-19 shot City declared a high-transmission area for COVID-19

open a mass vaccination clinic in PoCo. Obviously, the closer to the community the better.”

DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Port Coquitlam’s mayor is urging young people to get their shots as age elegibility for booking dropped to 18 last week.

The city has been declared a high-transmission area for COVID-19 and Brad West said he was told by top health officials young adults 18 and older (born 2003 or later) in COVID-19 hot spots are now able to book their shots.

‘BE FOCUSED’

“We need to continue to be focused and to get people in our city vaccinated and we need to get everybody in B.C. vaccinated,” West told the Tri-City News, pointing out that without high rates of vaccination those preCOVID-19 fun events we used to enjoy, such as festivals, concerts and hockey games, will stay out of reach.

On May 7, the 35-yearold mayor found out on Instagram that his age group was eligible for a shot because he lived in a high-transmission area.

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told shots were available that day at a Fraser Health vaccine clinic in Guildford in Surrey.

West said he didn’t hesitate to take the booking so he could be vaccinated quickly. It took him about 10 minutes to get to the clinic over the Port Mann bridge for his jab.

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The drive was “a small price to pay to get vaccinated,” West said.

However, he acknowledged that people don’t always have access to a vehicle or the time to leave their community for a shot and that clinics close to home — even in shopping malls — might be a good idea to get more people vaccinated more quickly.

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“If they had that earlier check-in with us,” he went on, “that might have saved six or eight months of staff grief of trying to press the developer to do what council ultimately asked for.”

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Developers wanting to get comments from Coquitlam city council before they see their bids go to first bylaw reading can now receive some early feedback.

Monday, city council OK’d new policy and procedures that would allow for developer delegations before an active application is publicly scrutinized.

But the council-in-committee preview is only an option for developers and the request to speak early goes beyond the recently adopted Master Development Plan (MDP).

According to a city staff report, the aim is to raise awareness of the development proposal as well as to set the vision, intent, benefits and impacts of the project.

In addition, the advance notice would give city staff

time to prepare for council’s questions about the early submission and get developers’ presentation materials.

Only one developer-led delegation would come before the committee per meeting, wrote Jim McIntyre, Coquitlam’s general manager of planning and development, in the report.

Among the types of applications that would get a preliminary scan are: • major rezoning applications other than MDP rezoning applications • rezoning applications within designated transit-oriented development (TOD) areas • multi-phase mixed-use developments outside of designated TOD • major development permit applications that don’t include a rezoning application • applications with a significant request for money from the Affordable Housing

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FIVE THINGS FOR THE WEEKEND

Hear about the Korean War from a veteran Friday, May 21 KOREAN WAR

Coquitlam resident Frank Smyth talks about his experiences in the Korean War during a Heritage Live! online presentation by the Coquitlam Heritage Society, which has its 38th Parallel exhibit at the City Centre library branch to mark the 71st year since the war. His free talk is at 12 p.m. Go to coquitlamheritage.ca to sign up for the Zoom link.

PUBLIC WORKS

Do you know the peo-

ple who collect your trash, ensure clean water comes out of your taps and repair roads? During National Public Works Week, May 16 to 22, give a high five to the city and village staff who provide these essential services. The theme for this year’s dedicated week is Stronger Together. To learn more about the week, visit npww.apwa.net.

Saturday, May 22 CHESS MATCH

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with the Coquitlam Public Library, which hosts an online club from 2 to 3 p.m. via Zoom. Presented with the Library Champions Project, the session will include a lesson, short quiz, a question and answer period and a game. To register, visit coqlibrary.ca.

Sunday, May 23 HONEY FILES

Check out The Honey Files, an original play of monologues penned by the students of the Coquitlam Youth Theatre at Coquitlam’s

Place des Arts. Launched this month under the direction of Seamus Fera, the video performances touch on topics such as mental health, technology and peer support. Visit placedesarts. ca/the-honey-files.

MARKET TIME

More than 50 vendors will be at the parking lot next to the Poirier library branch (575 Poirier St., Coquitlam) for the weekly Coquitlam Farmers Market, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Physical distancing and masks are in effect. Visit makebakegrow.com.

Frank Smyth (right) received a commendation from Julian Fantino, minister of veterans affairs, in 2014. GOVERNMENT OF CANADA PHOTO

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on ANMORE ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 650-2021 Anmore Municipal Council has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held virtually via zoom on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 starting at 7:00 p.m.

The purpose of the bylaw is to amend the existing Village of Anmore Zoning Bylaw 568-2017 to amend the existing CD6 Zone legally described as NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN EPP70467 to allow secondary suites and to rectify inconsistencies within the existing zone’s descriptions.

The relative location of the land to be affected by the proposed bylaw is outlined on the sketch below:

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A copy of the bylaw and relevant information previously considered by Council along with zoom meeting details will be made available for public inspection on the Village’s website under latest news at www.anmore.com or contact karen.elrick@anmore.com All persons who deem themselves affected shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard via electronic means at the Public Hearing. Written comments will also be considered if submitted in person via drop box at Village Hall, 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC or, by email to karen.elrick@anmore.com. In order to afford Council time for consideration of submissions, please allow for delivery prior to 3 p.m. on June 1, 2021.

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URBAN FARMING

Port Moody family’s chickens could get company Council to consider allowing backyard chickens MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

Dana Dunne looks out over the coop where her family keeps five egg-laying hens in the backyard of their Port Moody home. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

“It is the best learning experience we have given our children so far,” Dana Dunne told councillors.

Currently Port Moody has no bylaw that specifically covers backyard chickens.

It treats them the same as household pets; they’re allowed, but only if they’re primarily kept “within a dwelling unit.”

After a complaint, the family was sent a letter advising them they are in contravention of city bylaws and the Dunnes were given a month to get rid of the chickens.

Keith Dunne said the family embarked upon its chicken project after studying bylaws and procedures of other suburban commu-

have been part of the family, their backyard has yet to be visited by a bear or cougar.

“Attractants are more severe with mismanaged bird feeders and food waste disposal,” he said.

Fear the chickens could become a backyard smorgasbord for hungry wildlife was uppermost in the minds of several councillors.

“We have all sorts of characters that would love to get at the chickens,” Coun.

Hunter Madsen said.

“I would hate to see children watching a cougar get at their chickens,” said Coun.

Diana Dilworth, adding an effort by another resident a few years ago to raise quail for their eggs and protein ended tragically when a bear broke into their enclosure and feasted on the little birds.

But Coun. Zoe Royer said proper regulations and education to ensure pens are constructed securely and feed is managed properly will minimize the risk from predators.

“If Port Moody rolls this out, the education piece will be really important,” she said.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING on ANMORE ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 647-2021 Anmore Municipal Council has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held virtually via zoom on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 starting at 7:00 p.m.

The purpose of the bylaw is to amend the existing Village of Anmore Zoning Bylaw 568-2017 to change the zoning for 2307 Sunnyside Road legally described as LOT 1 EXCEPT: FIRSTLY: PARCEL “A” (EXPLANATORY PLAN 23695) SECONDLY: PART SUBDIVIDED BY PLAN 27900 AND THIRDLY: PART SUBDIVIDED BY PLAN LMP15330 SECTIONS 16 AND 20 TOWNSHIP 29 NEW WESTMINSTER DISTRICT PLAN 3350 from Residential 1 to Comprehensive Development (CD-7). If the rezoning is adopted it will allow for consideration of subdivision of the property into 19 lots.

The relative location of the land to be affected by the proposed bylaw is outlined on the sketch below.

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Five hens clucking contentedly as they scratch for grubs and lay eggs in the backyard coop of a Port Moody home could be getting company.

A request to allow backyard chickens will be placed on an upcoming agenda, city council decided last week, after hearing a couple’s plea for permission to keep their fowl because the egg-layers are beneficial to their family and the neighbourhood.

Dana and Keith Dunne have been tending their chickens for a year, using them to put fresh eggs on their breakfast table and educate their three sons about sustainability and food security.

nities like North Vancouver, Vancouver, Burnaby, Delta and New Westminster that do allow backyard chickens.

They built the chicken enclosure only after soliciting approval from their neighbours, with whom they’re only too happy to share the bounty of farm-fresh eggs.

Dunne said the chickens’ manure is collected and turned back into the soil as fertilizer for their vegetable garden so there’s no smell and the birds spend the night in the secured enclosure, safe from predators.

He added since the chickens

A copy of the bylaw and relevant information previously considered by Council along with zoom meeting details will be made available for public inspection on the Village’s website under latest news at www.anmore.com or contact karen.elrick@anmore.com All persons who deem themselves affected shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard via electronic means at the Public Hearing.

Written comments will also be considered if submitted in person via drop box at Village Hall, 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC or, by email to karen.elrick@anmore.com.

In order to afford Council time for consideration of submissions, please allow for delivery prior to 3 p.m. on June 1, 2021.

Council cannot receive new or additional information concerning the bylaw described above after the close of the public hearing.

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VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

‘People want to try something different’ Online recreation is proving to be a hit in Coquitlam JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

With a paintbrush in hand, Eileen Harder guides her students through one of two pieces they’ll complete this month.

But, because of the physical distancing restrictions, Harder isn’t teaching them at Coquitlam’s Glen Pine or Dogwood pavilions.

Instead, she’s instructing from a makeshift studio at Glen Pine — surrounded by computers, lights, a projector and screen.

Glen Pine is one of five recreation centres where space has been converted for virtual classes, a move aimed to keep Coquitlam citizens active and engaged during the pandemic while the hubs are temporarily shut to adults.

And while the two pavilions are featuring virtual lessons for residents ages 50 and older, others civic hubs are providing free online content, too: Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex is showcasing fitness classes while the Poirier and Pinetree community centres both have children’s (and some adult) activities.

The transition to a Zoom

platform has been a benefit to many residents, said Chris Cordova, Coquitlam’s recreation facility supervisor.

Not only can participants stay at home but they can also use their supplies.

“It’s more convenient especially for cooking classes,” Cordova told the Tri-City News during an interview at Glen Pine last Tuesday.

“They’re used to their own equipment and kitchen so there’s more comfort.”

Started last spring by the city’s communications team, the virtual classes fall under the Coquitlam Spirit initiative, which also includes writing challenges, craft-making activities for special occasions and outdoor fun as well as virtual park tours and pre-packaged kits for families to collect in the lead up to holidays.

“We found that our seniors were really struggling with being home and not having any physical or social connections because of the centre closures,” said Debbie Clavelle, Coquitlam’s community recreation manager.

A year later, the city is now offering up to 60 live online sessions per month ranging from cooking and language instruction to music and art classes.

Currently, there are 784 people registered for programs in progress; by comparison, there were 41 virtual programs last month with 665 registrants.

Harder said she’s seeing the core group from her pavilion classes plus a few new faces online — “people who want to try something different,” she said. “I’ve got an 85-year-old man who’s never painted before.”

Still, Cordova said there can be some technical challenges when new registrants

beam in; city staff ask virtual attendees to log in 15 minutes before their first session so they can work out the bugs in advance.

As well, besides the instructor, a moderator is available to co-host and to assist with tuning-in difficulties.

Asked if the city will

continue with virtual programming post-pandemic, Clavelle said city staff are crunching the numbers and reviewing models from other municipalities that have also flipped over to online classes.

Whether they will remain free of charge remains to be seen. “There’s going to be an

ongoing need to stay connected,” she said.

• To sign up for one of the 47 online programs scheduled to start in late May and early June — including dancing, boot camp, photography, early years’ storytime and cooking, visit coquitlam.ca/ registration (search for the keyword “virtual”).

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So why not book a tour and sample things for yourself. Hey, we’ll even give you pudding—just another promise we’ll keep. parcliving.ca/pudding Before the pandemic lockdown last year, Eileen Harder taught acrylic painting at Coquitlam’s Glen Pine and Dogwood pavilions, and guitar at Dogwood. Now, she’s a virtual instructor. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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CLASS OF 2021

Cities set up locations for grads’ selfies

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Backdrops feature signs, flowers and scenic vistas DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

The Tri-Cities are inviting graduates to mark their special milestone with photographs at local parks — some with special backdrops, beautiful flowers or scenic locations.

These photo sites listed by Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody offer students safe selfie locations to mark the end of their years of public school.

Like last year, COVID-19 restrictions are putting a damper on big grad events, forcing schools to limit celebrations to virtual or drivethru events.

As well, dry grad budgets are limited and only gifts are allowed, along with a host of other rules noted at a recent school board meeting.

Still, there is a chance for fun and recognition.

The cities of Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody along with School District 43 are working together to support and recognize the graduates of 2021.

Here’s where students can go to get that memorable photo for their families or instagram: In Coquitlam, all city parks and trails are available for graduates to take photos.

As well, Grad 2021 photo

The orca eco-sculpture next to Lafarge Lake in Coquitlam is one of several locations in the Tri-Cities designated for selfie photos of grads. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

backdrops will be placed in the following locations in each community: • Inspiration Garden Butterfly Bench and the Green Wall, south end of Town Centre Park (3099 Guildford Way) • Town Centre Park - the Chief of the Undersea World eco-sculpture (1299 Pinetree Way) • Riley Park - the lookout at the north side of the park (1315 Riley St.) • Centennial Rose Garden (640 Poirier St.) • Mundy Park – at the pollinator garden near the playground (641 Hillcrest St.) • Como Lake Park - south end of the lake at the base of the paved path (700 Gatensbury St.) City of Port Coquitlam: • Blakeburn Lagoons Park (2900-blk Elbow Pl.) • Lions Park (2300 Lions Way) • Castle Park (2252 Castle

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City of Port Moody: • Pioneer Memorial Park (275 Knowle Street) • Rocky Point Park (2800 Blk Murray Street) While the plans for each city will look slightly different, additional activities will also include: • Congratulatory messages in the Tri-City News and on outdoor advertising spaces.

• Providing downloadable Grad 2021 signs for residents and businesses to post.

• Sharing congratulatory messages from mayors, city council and school trustees.

• Issuing Council Proclamation for Grad Week and lighting up city hall.

• Encouraging residents to post congratulatory messages on their city’s online engagement channels including providing a Grad 2021 Facebook profile photo frame.

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City of Coquitlam

NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION The City has received an application to amend the Citywide Official Community Plan relating to the properties located at 5000, 5300, and 5600 Quarry Road. This notice has been updated since its first publication on Thursday, April 29, 2021 due to an error in the included map. The original map unintentionally included a portion of 5100 Quarry Road and did not include a portion of 5000 Quarry Road. The corrected map is shown below.

This Petro Canada gas station on United Boulevard and Golden Drive was ordered closed for 10 days because of COVID-19 transmission. GOOGLE STREET VIEWS

If approved, the amendment would facilitate the creation of Widgeon Marsh Regional Park.

Additional information about this application can be accessed by contacting Natasha Lock, Planning and Development Department, 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. FROM UNDESIGNATED TO "PARKS AND RECREATION" gh

A busy gas station in a Coquitlam industrial area off United Boulevard is the latest local business to be closed due to COVID-19 transmission.

Last Thursday, Fraser Health closed Petro Canada (Mayfair), located at 176 Golden Drive in Coquitlam.

The gas station is in a busy industrial area at the corner of Golden Drive and United Boulevard.

It’s one of a number of businesses recently closed to prevent virus transmission.

Also on Thursday, Prabu

• Email: clerks@coquitlam.ca; • 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.

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Foods, located at 8035-130 St. in Surrey was closed.

The closures are generally for 10 days, or as otherwise determined by the Medical Health Officer, to prevent further transmission of COVID-19.

They also allow time to update and approve the worksite COVID-19 safety plan As per provincial direction, workplace closures are posted publicly on health authority websites. Once businesses are authorized to reopen, the listings are removed.

The closure comes as the Tri-Cities had 167 cases of COVID-19 in the week of May 2- May 8, according to the BC Centre for Disease Control, a 40% percent drop over the previous week when there were 277 cases.

The City of Coquitlam will be receiving the input requested herein up to Friday, June 4, 2021.

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If you’re looking to take a dip at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex next month, you’ll be out of luck.

The city will close the Coquitlam tank for its annual scrub from May 31 to June 27.

The pool will reopen on June 28.

The deep cleaning will also extend to the centre’s

fitness area, which will shutter from May 31 to June 6.

It is scheduled to reopen on June 7.

However, the arenas will continue to be operational during the centre maintenance: Arena 1 and 2 will be open for dry floor activities while Arena 3 will be available for ice skating.

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Clockwise from left, Lalaine Baldovi, who runs the Oxygen Fitness and Yoga studio in Port Coquitlam, leads a fitness class in the front parking lot at the Cat & Fiddle pub in Port Coquitlam. Below, Franklin the dog watches a fitness class. It’s unlikely the daily specials provide much enticement. The outdoor patio at the Cat & Fiddle pub awaits its first customers of the day after a fitness class in the front parking lot. Feeling the burn during an intense workout. MARIO BARTEL/ THE TRI-CITY NEWS

S U R V I V I N G T H E PA N D E M I C

Beer and burpees Unique partnership keeps pub and fitness studio going MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

What started as a love match has become a unique collaboration of two Port Coquitlam businesses trying to stay afloat despite COVID19 public health restrictions.

Jen Hamilton, the CEO of Oxygen Yoga and Fitness,

is dating Randy Doncaster, a proprietor of the Cat & Fiddle pub, and with both businesses prevented from fully serving their customers indoors, they decided to partner in a new way.

Several times a week for the past month, the pub’s front parking lot has become an impromptu gym.

Hamilton said the wide open space allows her to serve more clients than the indoor studio, and the parking lines are the perfect distance apart to keep everyone

safe even as they breathe hard during their workout.

“We’re able to provide a space for people to channel their energy,” she said, adding some of the outdoor sessions are held in the afternoon and evening so a beer can be enjoyed afterward.

Doncaster said the professional partnership helps raise the profile of both businesses and sends a positive message about community building.

“I just see a lot of positives coming from it,” he said.

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Healing with art JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

The COVID-19 death of Sanjoy Das’ cousin last year prompted the Surrey artist to respond to the pandemic with a new body of work.

This and next month, Das will show his series Harnessing the Power of Colour for Wellbeing in a solo exhibit at PoMoArts.

The Surrey resident will also talk about his Tantra artwork during the opening reception, which starts tonight (May 20) at 7:15 p.m. via Facebook Live.

“Tantra art is a spiritual form of art, a sacred art to realize the full potential of a human being,” Das told the Tri-City News.

“The aim is to bring one’s attention to the present moment and dis-identify with the ego.”

Trained as an architect in

Mumbai, India, Das — who has been doing his sadhana (daily practice) of the art form for the past 25 years — said he chooses his colours based on his intuition.

“It’s a spontaneous form of art striving to be free from thoughts,” he said, adding, “The viewers will get a different perspective as to the use of colours for healing and well-being. The paintings are pointers only to look within one’s own self.”

In total, Das will display 33 large pieces and three smaller works at PoMoArts from May 20 to June 20.

And 30% of his artwork sales will be donated for COVID-19 relief in India in honour of his cousin, who was also an artist.

• The gallery at PoMoArts (2425 St. Johns St., Port Moody) is open on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on weekends from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit pomoarts.ca.

Sanjoy Das’ artwork — such as “Delirious” (above) — is a by-product of his meditation on the philosophy of Tantra art and the use of colour for healing and therapeutic purposes. SANJOY DAS VIA POMOARTS

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 43

Data fuels teachers’ concerns about COVID-19 transmission DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

New information coming to light shows COVID-19 transmission happened in Coquitlam area schools 21 times over a two-month period.

Fraser Health recently

posted data on its website that shows there were 19 clusters in School District 43 between Jan. 1 and March 7, and two at Tri-City independent schools, affecting 46 people.

Although the information was collected before the Tri-Cities’ huge post-springbreak spike, the data underscores teachers’ concern at

the time that Fraser Health needed to do more to protect staff and students.

In January, Coquitlam teachers signed a letter calling on Fraser Health to “intensify” their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

It wasn’t until April that teachers were given priority for shots.

The COVID-19 school

cluster and transmission analysis indicates the TriCity clusters were not variants of concern, however, and half of the infections were transmitted between students, while most of the cases were brought in from the household or community.

In all, Fraser Health examined 2,049 school-ac-

quired cases in its health region, which includes Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody as well as Surrey, a major hot spot for COVID-19.

Here’s what the data revealed: • 267 cases examined (13.0%) likely or possibly acquired the virus from school (among confirmed clusters.

However, 333 are suspect; the health region was unable to rule out in-school acquisition) • 179 (67.0%) led to no household or community transmission • 88 (33.0%) led to household and/or community transmission There were no outbreaks in Tri-City schools.

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Mann Cup, WLA season cancelled by pandemic Arenas dark for second summer MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

The Western Lacrosse Association has cancelled its 2021 season.

It’s the second consecutive summer the bouncing lacrosse balls have been stilled because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

WLA commissioner Paul Dal Monte said the decision was sparked by Lacrosse Canada’s cancellation Tuesday of the Mann Cup senior national championship that was scheduled to be played in Ontario in September. But, he added, several other factors also came into play, including: • ongoing public health restrictions on large indoor public gatherings and limits on adult sporting activities • ongoing public health guidelines prohibiting non-essential travel which would limit the ability of players to get to their teams as well as for those teams to

Lacrosse fans will be missing another summer of action after the Western Lacrosse Association cancelled its 2021 season on Tuesday. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

and health authorities indicated public health restrictions aren’t likely to ease significantly enough in the next several weeks for teams to gather and practice, even alternatives like a delayed season, severely shortened schedule or just playing lo-

travel between the mainland and Vancouver Island • economic impact of the pandemic on league sponsors and business partners.

“It’s frustrating,” Dal Monte told the Tri-City News, adding when discussions between the league

cally fell off the table.

Dal Monte said even though teams and players are anxious to get back on the floor, it’s more important to do right by the community.

“We’d be irresponsible if we thought we were going

to play,” he said. “We’re talking about something that has never been seen in our lifetime.”

Lacrosse Canada president Shawn Williams said the Mann Cup’s cancellation was done in consultation with the WLA and Major Series Lacrosse (MSL) in Ontario. But, he added, the sport itself isn’t cancelled and he encouraged local associations to continue to plan for their return-toplay as provincial and local health guidance allows.

That grassroots support will be key to rebuilding the WLA after two summers of darkness, Dal Monte said.

“The game will continue to be played at a level below adult,” he said. “We see this as an opportunity to bounce back stronger.”

But it’s going to take a lot of work.

Dal Monte said while the WLA’s seven arenas will be dark this summer, the onus will be on teams to stay engaged with fans, season ticket holders and sponsors.

“We don’t take fans’ support for granted,” he said, adding some teams have

already had success with online events like acutions to connect players, alumni and fans. “They’re a loyal, passionate fan base that understands the situation we’re in.”

As well, the league is involved in ongoing discussions with the MSL on modifying some rules to make games more exciting, competitive and appealing.

And there’s been some preliminary talk about partnering with the BC Junior A Lacrosse League to put on some sort of showcase for junior players later in the summer if public health restrictions allow.

“We’re filled with confidence we’ll get back on track,” Dal Monte said.

Still, he admitted, challenges remain.

Another season without ticket revenue and limited exposure for sponsors means the league is holding out hope that some sort of government financial assistance will come its way.

“What can we do? I never thought I’d be having the same conversation we had a year ago.”

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BAKER, Sylvia April 28, 1935 − April 24, 2021 Sylvia Baker of Port Moody, died April 24, 2021, following complications from heart issues. She was a woman of generous spirit and great humour, a collector of antiques and oddities, friend to many; witty, kind and a ’character’, much beloved by her family.

Sylvia was a school psychologist in Coquitlam for many years, and co−owned an Antiques and Collectibles business (The Little White Horse) in Port Moody, in her retirement.

Survived by Daughter Suzanne Baker−Downes, of London England. Her wit, kindness and generous spirit will be missed by her family.

Viewing only: Thursday, May 20, 2021, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM at Oliveira Funeral Home, 2657 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam.

It is with deep sadness in our hearts that we announce the passing of our Mum, wife, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and Sister at Crossroads Hospice on May 6, 2021. Evelyn was born on December 5, 1942, in Kamloops B.C. to parents Frank and Mary Piller (nee Morton).

Evelyn raised her four children by her first husband while holding down a variety of jobs such as Hudson’s Bay Co, CN Telecommunications, Tim Horton’s, and Simon Fraser University. She was a hard worker and was always well known for her big smile.

Evelyn met her current husband Sam Witherow, and eventually moved to the Lower Mainland. She loved the outdoors, hiking in the Rockies, and of course her cats.

Evelyn loved to travel and over the years, ventured to many parts of the world but her true love was researching her family history back a couple of Centuries to the Rastrick and Brighouse areas of West Yorkshire. Several trips were made to West Yorkshire, where she spent countless hours in the local library.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Sam, her children Maureen, Andrew, Robert, Shelagh, 14 Grandchildren, 6 Great Grandchildren, and her sister Marilynne. Evelyn was predeceased by her sister, Shirley.

Evelyn was the true matriarch of the family.

She was a giving and loving soul.

We know you’re now free to be in the air above the mountains.

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