Tri-City News August 26 2021

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Meet Will Davis - See page 5

Your Liberal Candidate for Port Moody - Coquitlam

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Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam

Port Moody

Afghanistan turmoil brings back difficult memories

Paralympian takes aim at winning a medal

City’s industrial history featured at Station Museum

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MISSING MAN

FRESH ROOTS

Anniversary renews effort to find hiker 52-year-old man hiked Eagle Mountain alone almost daily DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandbergr@tricitynews.com

Jack Elliott shows off some of the carrots and beets grown by students in the Fresh Roots program in the garden at Suwa’lkh School, (formerly Millside elementary) Coquitlam. The vegetables are for sale at a mini farmers’ market run at the school every Thursday during harvest season. See story on Page 5. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

The tragic disappearance of a Coquitlam hiker one year ago has prompted local Mounties to remount an effort to raise awareness about the case — with the hope of gaining new information.

Coquitlam RCMP are asking members of the public who may have seen or have

information about Ali Safar Naderi to contact them.

The 52-year-old Persian man was reported missing just before 9 p.m. on Aug. 23, 2020. His vehicle was found in the 2500-block Diamond Crescent and, according to police, Naderi was a regular hiker known to trek Eagle Mountain trails alone almost daily.

His disappearance came to light when a citizen called police after observing that Naderi’s vehicle had been parked many hours longer than usual.

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Question: Are you double-vaccinated against COVID-19? And do you think it should be a requirement for workplaces?

COQUITLAM-PORT COQUITLAM

P O R T M O O D Y- C O Q U I T L A M

MP NELLY SHIN CONSERVATIVE

WILL DAVIS LIBERAL

BONITA ZARRILLO NDP

MP RON MCKINNON LIBERAL

LAURA DUPONT NDP

KATERINA ANASTASIADIS CONSERVATIVE

I am vaccinated and I believe that vaccines are a safe and effective tool to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Canadians have the right to make their own health choices, but rapid testing is needed for the unvaccinated to protect our most vulnerable Canadians.

Yes, I am double-vaccinated. The Liberal government requires all federal public servants be vaccinated, as well as those at Crown corporations and federally regulated businesses.

Protecting people is the #1 job of the government, and we will continue to do everything we can to encourage everyone to get vaccinated.

The pandemic has been hard on Canadians, and people are worried about the fourth wave.

We believe the best way to protect everyone is to vaccinate everyone. I've been double vaccinated and support the new provincial COVID guidelines.

I am double vaccinated.

Our government led by example to protect employees by mandating vaccines in federally regulated industries. Being vaccinated protects yourself, your family, your community, and your workplace. If you are unable to be vaccinated, accommodation or alternative measures should be determined.

I believe the best way out of the pandemic is with vaccinations. Like me, some people have had bad reactions to medications and need to consult their physicians and proceed carefully.

I am getting my second shot soon, and for now I am testing regularly and closely following the updated provincial health guidelines.

Yes, I am double vaccinated; to combat the spread of COVID-19 in our communities and for my own health and safety. I'm seeking a federal mandate, which oversees the function and procedures of the federal public service. My position is that any unvaccinated public servants would be required to take daily rapid COVID-19 tests.

People's Party of Canada candidates did not respond.

ELECTION NOTES

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BUSINESS MISSING MAN

Toys ‘R’ Us gets new owners Search used Company also bought and closed DavidsTea KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

A popular Canadian toy shop in Coquitlam is set to be under new ownership.

On Aug. 19, Putman Investments sayid it’s purchasing Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us from affiliates of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited.

It’s the largest toy store in Coquitlam — located at 1110 Lougheed Hwy. — and is one of 81 in 10 provinces across Canada.

“Toys “R” Us and Babies

“R” Us are extremely strong brands that have been in great hands over the past three years,” said Doug Putman, founder of Putman Investments, who’s also the founder of Sunrise Records and HMV. Terms of the deal or the value of the purchase were not revealed.

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based group is the same company that bought and closed several DavidsTea locations last year; it’s in the works to open his own tea chain called T. Kettle.

Toys “R” Us and Babies “R” Us currently employs almost 5,000 people across the country and has been in business for more than 60 years.

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Enjoy a mix of arts and culture pre-registered and drop-in activities throughout our community!

LUMADROME: LASER, LIGHTS & CIRQUE PERFORMANCE Saturday, Aug. 28 / 7 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Pinetree Community Centre Pre-register and be awed by the acrobatic tricks of Lumadrome set against live laser, lights and music.

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worked closely with Coquitlam Search and Rescue (SAR) in efforts to find Naderi.

“Although the investigation and search progressed, that progress has not led to the missing hiker’s safe return home,” stated RCMP spokesperson Const. Deanna Law in a release issued Aug. 19.

At the time of Naderi’s disappearance, search and rescue teams spent a week combing trails in the Eagle Mountain area until the search was called off.

Investigators also searched Naderi’s vehicle and apartment for clues and spoke to his extended family and neighbours, the Tri-City News reported at the time.

The public responded to calls for information with dozens of tips and one individual provided an image of Naderi captured on a trail cam.

In the end, SAR brought in 183 trained-

volunteers who carried out 2,400 hours of searching. Teams used drones, helicopters and search dogs as they scoured 48,000 square metres of trail.

However, “each extra day of searching included entering riskier terrain with less certainty that they were looking in the right direction,” Coquitlam RCMP said at the time.

Police describe Naderi as: • 5’10” tall • 176 pounds • Brown eyes • Black, salt and pepper hair that curls over his ears Naderi was last seen wearing: • Dark-coloured shorts • Dark-coloured, lightweight hiking jacket • Carrying hiking poles If you have seen Naderi, or may have information about his whereabouts, you’re encouraged to call Coquitlam RCMP at 604945-1550 and quote file number 2020-22677.

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FRESH ROOTS

Garden program helps youth grow their skills Veggies of their labour sold at pop-up market DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Some of the freshest veggies you’ll see this summer have been grown by youth who are learning about growing plants from seed at a former school yard-turned horticultural classroom in Coquitlam.

Lined up like jewels on a queen’s tiara, the colourful eggplants, carrots, potatoes, beets, kale and other vegetables are on display — and for purchase — at the Fresh Roots Pop-Up Market, located at Suwa’lkh School, (formerly Millside elementary) at 1432 Brunette Ave. The market is the initiative of Fresh Roots, a non-profit that is helping local youth develop skills in growing, cooking and sell-

Gray Oron, co-founder of the Fresh Roots program, checks out the progress of tomatoes on vines in the greenhouse. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

ing food, as well as learning about the importance of the environment and protecting the regional food system.

“Youth are getting an opportunity to excel at something outside of the classroom,” said Gray Oron,

who is the co-founder of Fresh Roots, which established the SOYL program in the Tri-Cities, in partnership

with School District 43.

Students, who get credit for Environmental Science 11 for participating, say they are having a good time and learning about the importance of growing your own food.

“I’m learning the importance of fresh food and how much effort goes into a single vegetable,” said Ashley Huang, who is going into Grade 12 at Gleneagle secondary school this fall.

Jack Elliott, who is going into Grade 12 at the Greater Heights Learning Academy in Coquitlam, said participating in SOYL has inspired him to start his own garden.

“We’re also learning what we can do to help the environment,” said Elliott, whose own garden now boasts a crop of about 50 garlic bulbs.

A former elementary school, now home to SD43’s Suwa’lkh School and Inquiry Hub, has seen its traditional school yard transformed into an intensive garden, that

grows vegetables of all types, as well as indigenous plants.

There is also a small orchard and a large greenhouse.

Oron said it took two years of effort to import soil and install the infrastructure to get the horticultural classroom up and running.

But the work appears to be worth it: Students are now selling the produce and learning about the agricultural business.

You can find the Fresh Roots Market off the School House Street parking lot, under a white tent on Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. through to October.

In the fall, SD43 elementary, middle and secondary schools are expected to visit the location to find out more about how they, too, can grow their own vegetables and protect the environment.

You can learn more about the Fresh Roots program via freshroots.ca/.

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AUGUST 26 – SEPTEMBER 1

Recreation Update

With the end of summer in sight and fall coming on quickly, here’s a roundup of what’s coming up for Coquitlam recreation programs and facilities. As we continue to monitor the health guidelines to ensure we’re putting public and staff safety first, that means plans may need to be adjusted based on direction from the Provincial Health Officer and other pandemic impacts.

We encourage you to stay up-to-date: • Recreation web page: coquitlam.ca/registration • Parks, recreation and culture e-newsletter: coquitlam.ca/enews • Social media: @cityofcoquitlam at Facebook, Instagram and Twitter • CoquitlamConnect mobile app: coquitlam.ca/coquitlamconnect • Customizable City email updates: coquitlam.ca/notifyme

What’s Happening at Our Facilities

Drop-in and registered programs continue to gradually expand in line with Provincial Health Orders. Access and programming follow all health protocols to protect the public and staff – including masks being mandatory in all public indoor settings for those 12 years and older. In the weeks and months ahead, Coquitlam facilities and programs will reflect any changes to provincial COVID-19 restrictions and requirements.

The public can now drop in without pre-registration for swimming, skating, the weight room at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex, and gym court sessions for youth. Pools and arenas still have capacity limits, however, so call ahead during busy times such as warm days.

Those who prefer the certainty of a confirmed spot may pre-register for select skating activities such as Stick, Ring and Puck, as well as our Cycle Fit, group fitness classes and the weight rooms at the Innovation Centre and Glen Pine Pavilion until early September.

Recreation Discounts and Financial Assistance

More Options to Come

Watch for more drop-in and registered opportunities in September, including more variety, expanding facility hours, the return of Pinetree Community Centre weight room, a full inventory of weight room equipment at various sites, and facility cafés reopening.

As the City safely and gradually increases capacity and eases back to normal operations, pre-registration will continue for some drop-in programs – including group fitness and the Innovation Centre and Glen Pine weight rooms – to ensure as many people as possible can enjoy available recreation services.

Thanks for Your Patience

We appreciate the public’s patience and high interest in recreation as we work to safely increase capacity and scale up operations. Throughout the pandemic, Coquitlam has been proud to be a leader in maintaining services to the public – we were one of the first Metro Vancouver municipalities to successfully re-open facilities in 2020, and one of the few to keep them open when permitted during subsequent waves. In turn, residents embraced the opportunity to remain active and engaged, logging an average of 5,000 pre-registered drop-in visits each month. We’re looking forward to continuing to expand our offerings and reinstate your favourite programs and services.

Recreation Financial Aid Improved

By the end of September, it will be easier than ever to access financial support for Coquitlam’s recreation services. The City is relaunching a more user-friendly Financial Assistance for Recreation program – formerly known as Get Connected, Get Active – with easier sign-up and income verification plus more flexibility than ever. Each year, qualifying Coquitlam residents will receive 50 free drop-in visits plus a $225 credit they can use for an expanded range of admissions, passes, programs, lessons, exam fees, supplies, rentals and more.

For details or to register online, visit coquitlam.ca/financialassistancerec.

For more financial support options, go to coquitlam.ca/recaccess and click the Low and No-Cost Programs and Financial and Program Resources pages.

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Options During CCAC Shutdown

More options to swim will be available during the City Centre Aquatic Centre (CCAC) annual maintenance shutdown from Sept. 7 to Oct. 3. Spani Pool will remain open throughout the shutdown this year, in addition to Eagle Ridge Pool. Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex will also return to regular operating hours – 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily – come September.

During the shutdowns, staff complete deep cleaning, regrouting, painting, equipment servicing and other critical maintenance. The CCAC pool and updated lobby are slated to reopen Oct. 4, followed by the opening of the new expanded fitness centre later in October. For details, visit coquitlam.ca/CCAC.

Welcoming Back Seniors

Planning is under way to safely welcome back seniors in September to Dogwood and Glen Pine Pavilions.

Watch for the return of most in-person programs and activity groups in the coming weeks, along with some virtual programming. With the reopening of the Pavilion cafés in September, the Meals for Seniors program – introduced to support isolated seniors during the pandemic – is also transitioning to a new schedule. Visit coquitlam.ca/meals for details.

Looking for something to do? Consider volunteering in the Pavilion kitchens. For information about current 55+ offerings and opportunities, visit coquitlam.ca/glenpine and coquitlam.ca/dogwood.

Drop In for Less with ONE PASS

Do you enjoy drop-in swimming, skating, fitness and more in Coquitlam? The ONE PASS is your gateway to discounts for drop-in aquatics, arena, fitness and gym programs across the city. Relaunching Sept. 2 with new options, the all-inclusive pass is valid at all Coquitlam recreation facilities and offers discounts based on age, pass type and frequency. Get more flexibility with 10-visit passes valid for two years, or deeper discounts with unlimited visits over a month or year.

Visit coquitlam.ca/onepass for details.

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Turmoil in Afghanistan hitting close to home Restaurateurs fled their homeland 30 years ago MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

A Coquitlam restaurateur says the turmoil in Afghanistan as a new Taliban takes control of the country brings back difficult memories from his own past and worries for its future.

Malik Malikzada and his wife, Jamila, lived through similar tumult almost 30 years ago when they left Kabul for Pakistan as his homeland was roiled by civil war.

Then, their urgency to escape was driven by fear neither the incumbent Islamic government nor the various Mujahideed rebel armies looking to seize power — including the Taliban that enforce a strict interpretation of Islamic law called Shariah — would recognize their own Ismaili minority.

This time, Malikzada said, a whole new generation of young Afghans is dreading what Taliban rule might mean for the freedoms like access to education and job opportunities for women

Malik Malikzada and his wife, Jamila, prepare for the lunch crowd at their Coquitlam restuarant Jamila's Kitchen.

They've been monitoring events in their former homeland of Afghanistan. TRI-CITY NEWS FILE PHOTO

they’ve been able to acquire since the United States and its NATO allies removed the Taliban militants from power in 2001.

“They’ve lived in a situation where they’ve had access to technology, medical service and education, and they’ve heard from the past that the Taliban have a harsh system,” said Malikzada,

who runs Jamila’s Kitchen on the Barnet Highway with his wife. “They’re afraid to see what the Taliban is going to bring upon the country.”

Malikzada said both he and Jamila have relatives still in Afghanistan and they’ve been in touch recently. He said a cousin told him aside from the chaos at the airport where news coverage has

shown people clambering over security walls to reach the tarmac and clinging to aircraft trying to evacuate foreign citizens, the situation in Kabul is “very calm.”

He said members of the minority Ismaili community have been instructed to stay home as much as possible and not panic.

Malikzada said those who

are trying to take advantage of the uncertainty by committing crimes or looting are being dealt with immediately and harshly by the incoming Taliban, stoking further the fears about what the future for the country might look like.

“There’s no justice system at the moment,” he said.

Malikzada said his dis-

tress has been compounded by a certain sense of inevitability that his homeland was headed this way anyway, despite 20 years of intervention by the West.

“The international community didn’t do its work properly. They didn’t consider the history of Afghanistan,” he said, adding the departure of the United States and its allies from their security role that began several years ago opened the door for the Taliban to reemerge, often with training and expertise they gleaned from foreign countries.

Malikzada said the coming days and weeks will be critical as Afghans try to make sense of their future and the international community responds to the country’s changing situation.

“It is very difficult to watch as an Afghan,” he said. “You cannot disconnect right now, it pops up the moment you open your Facebook page, your email.

It’s difficult to know what we can do.”

According to the 2016 Census, there are almost 84,000 Afghans living in Canada. He estimates about 1,200 Afghan families reside in the Tri-Cities.

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PoCo shooter takes aim at Paralympic medal Doug Blessin is going to his third Paralympics MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

As Port Coquitlam’s Doug Blessin embarks for his third Paralympic Games, he’s trying not to get too excited.

It’s not good for his performance.

Blessin, 48, is a shooter and, as he says, “being excited and shooting perfect shots do not go hand in hand.”

To fire an air rifle at a tiny computerized target 50m away takes a sharp eye and measured control over one’s emotions and heart rate.

Blessin said he’s at his best when he can slow his heart to around 50-58 beats per minute.

“Any lower and I tend to feel sleepy,” he said. “Any higher it can then affect your accuracy and you’ll have to add in the focus of really shooting between heartbeats.”

Attaining such control is a marked contrast to Blessin’s previous sport, wheelchair rugby, that he took up after

Port Coquitlam’s Doug Blessin pauses between shots while competing in the 10m air rifle prone final at the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. DAVE HOLLAND/CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE

he was injured in a car accident in 1995.

Fatherhood to twin boys pulled him away from that rough and tumble world and, when he was ready to again stoke his competitive fires, he said he wanted to try something with individual rewards and singular focus.

“I like being able to put that type of pressure on myself to perform,” he said.

Fond memories of target shooting with a neighbour of his grandmother drew Blessin to the range.

Training five days a week for three to six hours at Abbotsford’s Ridgedale Rod and Gun Club got him to the 2012 Paralympics in London, where he finished 24th in the 10m air rifle standing and 25th in the 10m air rifle prone events.

Adding a sport psychologist into his preparation for the 2016 Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro improved his standing to sixth in the 10m prone event.

Blessin said he expects nothing less than a medal in Tokyo.

“If you don’t go to the Games knowing you can win, then I feel you are not going for the right reasons,”

he said. “After five years of hard training, you must know deep in your heart that you can win.”

But to achieve that, Blessin won’t just have to have full control of his heart rate and muscles.

He’ll also have to block out all the distractions that have come from the year’s delay to the Games because of the COVID-19 pandemic,

as well as travelling and competing in the continuing global public health crisis.

Already Blessin’s routine from his previous Paralympics has been disrupted.

Normally he would be at the athlete’s village as soon as it opens so he can acclimatize. But because of pandemic safety measures, he can’t arrive any more than five days before he begins competing on Aug. 30.

Once he’s shot his last event, the 50m air rifle prone on Sept. 4, he’ll have 24 hours to get on a plane back to Canada.

During the Summer Olympics earlier this month, Blessin struggled to find TV coverage of the shooting events so he could get a sense of the venue and any quirks it might present.

Someone sent him photos, and the first thing he noticed was the lack of flags to indicate wind direction, for which shooters have to account while lining up their shot.

But the Tokyo range is indoors. Blessin noted not only does that ensure a level playing field for all the competitors, he also won’t have to sweat Tokyo’s notorious summer heat and humidity.

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Creating jobs always a part of city's history New exhibit traces Port Moody's industrial heritage MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

While Port Moody councillors assess development proposals for the number of “employment opportunities” some may bring, a new exhibit at the Station Museum tells the story of the city’s industrial history — when jobs at steel factories, brickyards and scores of lumber mills were plentiful and saloon life was raucous.

Museum coordinator Markus Fahrner said the new display, which is to become a permanent fixture, presents quite a different picture of Port Moody instead of towering condos, belching smoke stacks stretched high into the sky.

Rather than small craft breweries, the city’s Murray Street corridor was renowned for producing high-quality televisions and sophisticated hi-fi radios.

And instead of recreational sail boats criss-crossing the Burrard Inlet, tugs churned the waters.

Reichhold Chemicals opened a small plant in Port Moody in 1951 to produce resins used in manufacturing plywood. PORT MOODY STATION MUSEUM/ARCHIVES

All that economic activity didn’t make the city better than its current incarnation as a suburb to Vancouver, Fahrner said.

It was just different.

“It was more like a working class town; it’s a different culture.”

Blessed with both access to the sea and a rail link to the rest of North America, it was only natural for heavy industries like steel, pipes, bricks, lumber and oil to find a home in the small city nestled around the head of the inlet.

Lumber came first. As

loggers felled trees to create room for the burgeoning community, sawmills like Port Moody Shingle, Pioneer Lumber Company and Burrard Inlet Red Cedar Mill turned them into boards, shakes and shingles to build the homes, hotels and rooming houses for Port Moody’s growing population. They also churned out railway ties and timber beams used to construct bridges, wharves and stations.

The mills were also the landing pad for new immigrants from countries like China and India that weren’t

afraid of the hard, physical toil to gain a foothold in their new country.

The cosmopolitan workforce came with its own challenges, though.

White workers were paid more than immigrant employees, housing was often segregated, discrimination and racially motivated laws made it difficult for newcomers to improve their lot.

Sometimes, said museum director Jim Millar, the tensions boiled over, like the time a drunken patron at a local saloon was so infuriated he’d been cut off from the bar, he returned with a chainsaw threatening to chop down all the hotel’s support columns unless he could continue his bender.

On the heels of lumber, other industries followed: The first brickyard started in 1890 but didn’t last long.

Three more, operated

by John Hutchinson, soon followed, sourcing their clay from the end of the inlet to feed the kilns that ran day and night.

The acrid, black smoke that roiled into the sky and the loud whistles signalling the end of a shift were seen as signs of progress, Fahrner said. Sometimes the pollution was so bad, motorists

had to perch a passenger on the hood of their vehicle to help them navigate through the pea soup.

Between 1910 and 1925, financial incentives offered by the Canadian government lured four steel mills to the city, producing nails, bolts, and pipe as well as rails for the railroad.

At their peak, they employed nearly 200 workers.

But the boom didn’t last as several went bankrupt and one was enveloped by a financial scandal involving Port Moody’s first mayor, Perry Roe. In 1955, steel returned to the city with the opening by Canadian Western Pipe Mills of a massive new plant to produce pipes for pipelines.

The 145,000 sq. ft. factory that also included the company’s head office, a laboratory and machine shop, was the largest industrial structure in Western Canada, and it employed 220 people.

But in 1989, the economy soured and the plant’s owner since 1973, Interprovincial Steel Pipe Company, closed it for good.

Other industries that alighted in Port Moody included two oil refineries: Chisholm Industries that produced table radios and

televisions until it closed in 1964, Andres Winery that was established in 1961 and Reichhold Chemicals that produced special resins used in manufacturing plywood.

The Burrard Thermal generating station used natural gas to generate enough electricity for about 700,000 homes. It closed in 2016.

Pacific Coast Terminals opened in 1960 as a depot for coal being transported from British Columbia’s Interior, as well as sulphur, wood chips and gypsum.

Fahrner said while many of those industries succumbed to international trade and growing concerns about their environmental impact, their industrious spirit continues at a much smaller scale in Port Moody’s small craft breweries and multitude of independent shops.

“Now we’ve switched to more of an artisanal industry,” he said. “Being smaller is more sustainable.”

Fahrner said the current conversation about the importance of providing employment in the city is not much different than it’s always been.

“Without jobs there is no survival,” he said. “It’s the backbone of our society.”

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ScotFestBC returns to Lafarge Lake this September The 2021 British Columbia Highland Games returns to Coquitlam’s Lafarge Lake Park this Labour Day weekend.

In its 38th year in Coquitlam and 2nd year at the Lafarge Lake Park location, the festival was cancelled last year during the pandemic like all other large gatherings. However, with restrictions lifting, this family-fun outdoor event is taking place safely once again, celebrating all things Scottish, including music, sport, dance, culture—and of course, haggis.

Mike Chisholm, Executive Director of the festival, tells us there are some not-to-be-missed events, starting with Pipers in the Park on Friday, September 3rd, and admission is free. “This is an opportunity to experience classical Highland bagpipe music, played by the best musicians,” he says. This type of music, called Piobaireachd (pronounced: pi-brock), is “characterized by slowness, a melodic style, and will be played by four of the best pipers in North America,” Chisholm continues. World champion Jack Lee, SFU Pipe Band Pipe Major Alan Bevan and SFU pipe band pipers Alastair Lee & Zephan Knichel will perform.

The Big Tent Area, also known as the Ceilidh Stage, will be the location for the local Celtic band The Whiskey Dicks, who “were asked to play our 2020 festival, so they should be wellpracticed,” laughs Chisholm. “It’s another free event in the park, under our big tent. Perfect for families and friends, and lots of space to spread out and enjoy the music.”

Two ticketed events for Friday night are going fast, with Whisky and Oysters sure to sell out at only 44 tickets available, featuring Macaloney’s Caledonian Distillery and Stellar Bay Shellfish, known for their Kusshi Oysters.

Saturday’s festival all-day line-ups is a sweet deal at $20 for adults, $10 for children (6-12), and kids five and under are free. It is best to purchase tickets in advance on the website, but buying at the gate is also possible.

“You get around $500 worth of entertainment for the ticket price, with about six areas that you can wander into and be entertained,” says Chisholm.

With the usual health and safety protocols in place, including spaced-out tables indoors, various hand-washing stations, and mask-wearing promotions, ScotFestBC is also offering a free Fraser Health vaccination clinic onsite.

“The main stage will be home to Highland Dancing performances the Jocelyn Pettit Band Shot Of Scotch Highland Dancers with the Eire Born Irish dancers, more Highland Dancing with a mariachi band and a Cape Breton milling frolic and hopefully a Cape Breton Square dance with Robyn Carrigan,” says Chisholm.

Purchasing tickets in advance is a no-brainer, but what about getting there? “Come to the games at the end of the train, is what we like to refer to it as,” says Chisholm. Skytrain travellers simply get off at the final stop in Coquitlam, which is Lafarge Lake Station. “There is even a bike valet this year where you show up on Skytrain, and then it’s a two-minute ride to the free bike valet,” Chisholm adds.

The Ceilidh Stage under the big tent will be home to Ballyhooley, Blackthorn, the Whiskey Dick’s and Bob Collins from 12:30 p.m. until after massed pipe bands at 5:30 p.m.

There will also be a special rendition of Skye Boat Song, the theme from Outlander.

Festival-goers will be provided with a fold-out map and schedule when they enter, as there will be tons going on at any given time during the two days. Or they can scan QR codes on event signage to pop open a map or schedule of events.

The British Columbia Highland Games is proudly presented by the United Scottish Cultural Society

Interested in getting involved? “We still need volunteers,” says Chisholm. “In return for 3-4 hours of your time, you get free entry, a free t shirt and free lunch. Just go on landing page and click on the red button at the top that says volunteer.”

What would a Highland Games be without a good oldfashioned hammer throw or caber toss? Always exciting and impressive, the REMAX Provincial Heavy Events Invitational is scheduled all day Saturday at Lew Ross field. In keeping with the something-for-everyone schedule, one can wander off to a cultural workshop, visit the kid’s area, check out the merchandise for sale, and of course – eat.

“Great volunteers and great sponsors, like the City of Coquitlam, REMAX, BCLC, Metro Van and Tri City News make this possible, and we really appreciate their support,” says Chisholm.

Surrey’s British Store is once again the festival’s anchor food truck. “They come every year, and every year they are determined not to run out of food, but every year they come really close,” laughs Chisholm. Offering everything from Haggis sticks to iron brew, all prepared fresh and nicely paired with a Twa Dogs Brewery beer.

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W E E K LY O N L I N E P O L L

Election a gamble for Liberals

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he “Election No One Wants” is sleepwalking through the dog days of summer and it remains far from clear whether Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s gamble that an early vote will secure him a majority government will pay off.

Many analysts agree that to form a majority, the Liberals will have to hold onto their B.C. ridings and perhaps add a few more, chiefly at the expense of the Conservatives.

Trudeau and his party may well accomplish that feat, but for now the issue that seems to be winning out the most is apathy and disinterest. That can work for Trudeau, as it makes it harder for his opponents to be heard but it can also bite him if he cannot motivate his voting base to

get out and vote.

This province has 42 ridings and about 15 of them are strongholds for the various parties.

The Conservatives, whose 17 seats are the most of any party, are almost unbeatable in the eastern Fraser Valley, some of the Interior and most of the northern region of the province.

The Liberals, with 11 seats, are entirely confined to Metro Vancouver when it comes to areas of strength. Especially in Vancouver and Surrey, where they won six of nine ridings in 2019.

The NDP is strongest on Vancouver Island, where it won five of seven ridings last time around (the Green Party won the other two) and the east side of Vancouver and nearby suburbs.

Unless there is a significant shift in voting patterns, only about a dozen or so ridings can be considered truly competitive and liable to change hands on Sept. 20.

Most of these ridings are located in Metro Vancouver, particularly in the suburbs, where the NDP is strongest provincially.

Two are in the TriCities, while the other is North Burnaby-Seymour.

What is interesting about these three ridings is they cover ground that is, for the most part, NDPfriendly at the provincial level. In fact, in last fallís provincial election the NDP won all five of the seats that fit inside the boundaries for the federal ridings.

The NDP also boosted its support by signifi-

cant numbers of votes in places like Langley and Maple Ridge.

Situations like these ones raise the real possibility the NDP will improve its seat count in B.C. come Sept. 20 and, if so, that could be bad news for Trudeau and the Liberals to the point of them falling short of a majority.

Throw in that NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh’s personal popularity has grown, along with the fact he is a more seasoned campaigner (and more effective communicator) now and we could see surprisingly positive results for the federal NDP come election night.

But the campaign will be in sleepwalk mode for a while yet.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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NEW BEGINNINGS FOR THE TRI-CITIES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

September always feels as if it is the start of a New Year, even more than January 1st — perhaps even more so this September, as restrictions continue to lift, with children back to school and employees returning to offices. This is also the time when we begin to rediscover inperson events, which continue to evolve as guidelines are updated. As part of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce’s 'New Mary Vellani, Year,' we welcome our new CEO, Leslie Chair Courchesne.

A seasoned leader with a proven track record in board operations, organizational leadership, policy and program development, as well as government and stakeholder relations, Leslie brings more than 20 years of experience in the public sector with her.

“I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the Tri-Cities Chamber team as the next CEO,” says Leslie. “I am truly honoured to be chosen by the board for this role and know I have very big shoes to fill. The outgoing CEO, Michael Hind, has done a tremendous job over the past decade, working collaboratively to build the Chamber into what it is today, and fostering an incredible team. I look forward to building on this success and working on behalf of our member businesses.”

As we head into September, and the start of this new period, our Chamber team has earnestly begun planning for the future and are eagerly anticipating the return of in-person events later this year.

Our Chamber team is enthusiastically planning opportunities for our members to connect with other business leaders and entrepreneurs with the relaunch of Morning Schmooze, our popular breakfast networking event, and KICKSTART, our after-hours networking event.

We are also working on bringing back the Mayor's BBQ, where you can get in touch and communicate with our municipal administration official directly. Moreover, with a federal election called for later this fall, the Chamber will also be hosting an All Candidates Debate featuring the federal candidates for our local ridings.

Nevertheless, while in-person events remain a priority, the Chamber recognizes the benefits that come with connecting virtually. Having reaped the benefits of online events this past

year, the Chamber will still look into opportunities to run hybrid event models, especially in circumstances that allow for more engagement and participation.

As part of our educational commitment, we have partnered with YWCA Metro Vancouver on Launch2Success, a mentoring program for young entrepreneurs as they launch their start-ups. Participants are currently working with advisors and mentors to successfully develop and grow their business ideas.

In addition to Launch2Success, the Chamber also hosts a CEO Roundtable. The roundtable provides organizational leaders with the opportunity to work within a peer group to problem solve and strategize for the future of their business and gain from each other's experience. Overall, the program has been met with considerable success during its first iteration and will be ramping up again later this Fall.

Furthermore, we have recently launched our Chamber Resource Library, a section of our website with dedicated business resources. Spanning a wide spectrum of topics, with everything from finance and e-commerce strategy to human resources and marketing, we encourage you to take a look if you haven’t had the chance to do so already.

As we take a step back to reflect, the pandemic has shown us that the Tri-Cities Chamber represents more than just businesses, business owners, and not-for-profits: the Chamber also advocates for the Tri-Cities community, as well as for the employees, families, and patrons of our local businesses.

Over the past 18 months, our Chamber was the essential resource and voice for the Tri-Cities business community.

During this time, our team has worked tirelessly to keep our community, members, partners, and stakeholders well informed by providing them with access to the assistance that they needed to keep their business running.

The Tri-Cities Chamber maintains its commitment to communicating with the community and advocating at all levels of government. The Chamber will continue to ensure that our members have the opportunity to hear from and ask questions of our elected officials while continuing to push for policies and programs that allow businesses to thrive.

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Living with bears in the ’hood takes common sense The Editor: I went down the Coquitlam River Park [on Thursday, Aug. 19] along the river’s edge, where I saw four individuals standing in the Coquitlam River.

When they saw me, they called out for help as a black bear was commencing to indulge in their picnic lunch.

I found some broken branches and managed to get the bear to move 20 feet away.

When I asked and suggested that they gather up their chairs and food and leave the area, they refused.

I had to raise my voice

and demand that they leave immediately.

Eventually — reluctantly — they left.

I cannot understand people who simply cannot see that by remaining, they were going to encourage the bear to return leading to the danger of nasty conflict and the destruction of the bear.

I would encourage people to use a little common sense and not only remove themselves from danger, but protect the bears which roam our parks.

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The city is now accepting nominations for its annual Spike Business Awards that celebrate the contributions small businesses make to the community in six categories: • Arts in Business that recognizes a business or organization that makes a significant contribution to Port Moody’s arts community through innovative programs or partnerships, advocacy, integration or employee engagement • Environmental Leadership celebrates a business or organization that sets a good example in environmental efforts like waste reduction, increasing its energy efficiency and fosters green jobs, services or products • Inclusive Excellence recognizes a business or organization in the city that implemented successful initiatives to become more diverse and welcoming to people of all backgrounds • Young Entrepreneur honours a local business person 35 years old or younger who exemplifies entrepreneurial spirit, lead-

ership, success and commitment to the community • New Business celebrates a successful business in the city that’s been operating for more than a year but less than three years and has demonstrated excellence in management, service, integrity and has a clear vision for its future • Business of the Year recognizes a business in the city that has proven excellence in innovating products or services, customer service, employee engagement, social responsibility and revenue growth. Businesses can nominate themselves.

HOW TO NOMINATE

Nominations can be submitted online or at Port Moody city hall (100 Newport Dr.) until Oct. 1.

Nominees must have a valid business license in the city to be eligible for consideration.

Winners will be selected by members of Port Moody’s economic development committee. They’ll be announced during B.C. Buy Local Week, Nov. 29 to Dec. 5. For more information, along with a link to the online nomination form, go to portmoody.ca/spikeawards.

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You can help make city pretty as a picture Entries will be considered for calender and street banners DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Port Coquitlam residents have an eye when it comes to taking scenic shots of their city.

From pastoral winter scenes to woodland bears, birds rooting for bugs, sunsets on city streets, the city has been photographed

from every angle.

Now the city wants the best photos for their annual calendar and street banner program.

Submit your high-resolution images of Port Coquitlam landscapes, flowers and wildlife by Oct. 10 to portcoquitlam.ca/photos for a chance to see them featured in the 2022 community calendar, lining local streets or displayed at city facilities next year.

For the best possibility of having your photo selected, submit images that

showcasing Port Coquitlam landscapes, flowers and wildlife from all four seasons. Images that show the photo was taken in Port Coquitlam are preferred to close-ups.

Titled Naturally PoCo, the city’s 2022 calendar will include the waste collection schedule, city information and space for users to write

in their personal schedules.

All submitted photos will be placed in the online gallery at portcoquitlam.ca/ photos and considered for use in the calendar, street and facility banners, and other city publications.

Photo credits will be applied to all submitted photos used in the calendar, and whenever possible in other

size of at least 2 MB. To be considered for banners, at least 300 dpi at a size of 28” wide by 48” deep OR a file size of at least 4 MB. • File label: include photo name, location, year taken and photographer’s name (e.g., Scenic Sunset-Pitt River-2021-Bob Smith.jpg) Visit portcoquitlam.ca/ photos to upload images.

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To be considered for the calendar and banners, photos must meet the following criteria: • Format: jpeg, png or tiff • Orientation: horizontal for calendar and vertical for the banners • Size: for calendars, at least 300 dpi at a size of 13” wide by 10” deep or a file

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Cooling centres, pools, spray parks brought cooling relief to hundreds across the Tri-Cities during August heat wave KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Tri-City residents took advantage of special cooling centres set up in the communities during last week’s heatwave, when tempera-

tures ranged between 35 and 40 C. Hot conditions between Aug. 11 and 15, combined with hazy skies and an air quality advisory caused by wildfire smoke blown in from B.C.’s interior, made it unbearable for walkers, bikers and hikers, as well as

for residents who didn’t have access to proper air-conditioning.

Port Moody, Port Coquitlam and Coquitlam opened cooling centres in their respective communities and hundreds of people capitalized on the opportunity to get out of the head

and breathe cleaner air.

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Close to 70 people in the City of the Arts visited Port Moody’s cooling centre in the Civic Centre Galleria (100 Newport Dr.) over a four-day period: • 15 people on Aug. 11 • 22 people on Aug. 12

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• 11 people on Aug. 13 • 19 people on Aug. 14 The Galleria had a space capacity of 40 people at a time and was open each day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

In an email to the Tri-City News, city manager Tim Savoie said only one cooling facility was open because of the low attendance the recreation complex had during late July’s heat wave — seven people in three days.

From July 29 to 31, 68 people visited the Civic Centre Galleria for cooler air.

“In July and August, cooling centres provided our residents and visitors with an opportunity to escape the heat for a while and enjoy a cold drink of water,” he explained.

“We believe this was a valuable option to provide as users let us know they appreciated the service. People who came to the cooling centre typically stayed between 30 and 60 minutes.”

Port Moody city staff also set up misting tents at Pioneer Memorial Park (275 Knowle St.) and PoMo Rotary SK8 Park (2910 Murray St.).

PORT COQUITLAM

Like Port Moody, only one cooling centre was open to the public in Port Coquitlam as the August heat wave was not as dreadful as June’s heat dome when temperatures reached or went above 45 C with humidity.

According to Mayor Brad West, the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC) welcomed nearly 150 people and three pets between Aug. 11 and 15.

They were seeking air-conditioning and cleaner

air amid the hot, hazy conditions.

“In addition to operating the cooling centre, city staff also partnered with outreach services to ensure homeless and vulnerable community members had support, including water and were aware of the cooling centre,” West said in a social media post on Aug. 17.

“Thank you to all of our staff who went the extra mile to support our residents.

We continue to monitor all future alerts from health authorities and will take further action as needed.”

The PCCC was open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

Residents were also invited to visit the Terry Fox Library for cooler spaces.

COQUITLAM

Coquitlam experienced a low number of visitors, but some traffic at its cooling centres between Aug. 13 and 15.

This included the Glen Pine Pavilion, Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex and City Centre Aquatic Complex: • 17 people on Aug. 13 • 19 people on Aug. 14 • Four people on Aug. 15 “These numbers are based on our staff’s observation of cooling centre or clean air space use alone: visitors were not required to check-in or disclose whether they attended specifically for cooling/clean air relief or for other purposes,” said Coquitlam risk and emergency manager Nicole Kimmitt.

Its nine spray parks and two outdoor pools — Eagle Ridge and Spani — were also open during the heat wave.

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POMOARTS GRANTS Serisa Fitz-James, who uses the pronouns they/ them, is ending their year as PoMoArts’ ceramic artist-in-residence with a solo show at the St. Johns Street facility. Titled We Can Ask For More, the exhibition that opened last Thursday includes sculptures that explore their Filipinx settler-Canadian culture and identity while also paying respect to their pre-colonial heritage.

Tonight (Aug. 26) at 7:15 p.m., Fitz-James — a 2020 graduate of the Emily Carr University of Art + Design — will speak about their “therapeutic” artwork via PoMoArts’ Facebook Live page; the event is free and open to the public.

The discussion follows Tatjana Mirkov-Popovicki’s virtual artist talk (Coastal Spirit) on Aug. 19, and on Sept. 2, David Carey and Michel LeBlanc (Gnomes of Port Moody) will have their Facebook Live talk, also at 7:15 p.m. The three displays end Sept. 16.

Visit the gallery at 2425 St. Johns St.or pomoarts.ca.

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Terry Fox funnyman tours B.C., Alberta Che Durena has more than 3 million TikTok followers JANIS CLEUGH jcleugh@tricitynews.com

A Terry Fox secondary graduate is back on the stage in B.C. and Alberta this and next month to perform stand-up comedy.

Che Durena is on the fourth annual JNT Comedy Tour with Andrew Packer and Jacob Balshin for live shows in 19 communities.

Speaking from Whitecourt, Alta., Durena told the Tri-City News that the gigs are going well — and many younger audience members are coming out to see Durena because of his large TikTok following.

Since December, when he started to take the social

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media platform more seriously, Durena has acquired more than 3.1 million followers; on his channel, he makes funny (and often raw) comments on trends and other TikTokers.

“It happened very fast,” he said, referring to the popularity of his channel.

Creating and performing his content for in-person and digital formats have been Durena’s dream for the past eight years.

After graduating from Fox in 2010, Durena attended Capilano University and then relocated to Playa del Carmen in Mexico for three

years; there, he plied his trade as a scuba diving instructor and, for the last year, as a bartender.

He also did stand-up routines but Durena knew that if he wanted to become successful and make money as a comedian, he would have to move to the big city. In 2014, he left the sunny weather for Toronto, where he now lives full-time.

Durena remembers when he started at a comedy club, he heard an MC introduce a veteran performer as “one of the hardest working comedians in Toronto.”

“I thought, I want people to say that about me,’” Durena said, adding, “I try to put a lot of work into my shows. I’m writing as much as I can and I’m truly enjoying it.”

His diligence has paid off: He was the runner-up in SiriusXM’s Next Top

Comic, headlined Just For Laughs (JFL) shows, appeared on JFL All Access on Comedy Central and opened for American comedian Michelle Wolf.

When the opportunity came up to perform live in B.C. and Alberta this summer, Durena said he jumped at the chance to try out his new material and to get the juices flowing again.

“There seems to be a bit of a window right now between the third and fourth stages of the COVID pandemic,” he said. “We’re not quite sure how Stage 4 is going to go, so we thought this was the best time to get out there and make the most of it.”

Durena said he hopes to have the JNT Comedy Tour land in Vancouver — or even PoCo, where his father and friends live — when it’s safe to travel. The 2021 tour ends Sept. 5 in Camrose, Alta.

Metro $ At least three TriCity-based groups scored regional culture project grants this month from Metro Vancouver.

In total, the regional authority doled out $300,000 to 54 arts and cultural organizations — the largest amount ever given by Metro Vancouver in one year.

The Coquitlam Heritage Society, which oversees Mackin House Museum on Brunette Avenue, received $5,000, as did Theatrix Youtheatre, an organization that teaches young people about acting and theatre.

The United Scottish Cultural Society, which runs ScotFestBC: The BC Highland Games at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam, also got $5,000 from Metro Vancouver. Its next event, which is sponsored in part by the Tri-City News, is scheduled for Sept. 3 and 4 by Lafarge Lake.

Metro Vancouver used part of its provincial Safe Restart cash to double this year’s grant allocation, to $300,000.

“We saw record-setting demand for cultural grants in 2021, both in terms of the number of applications and how much funding was being requested,” said Sav Dhaliwal, chairperson of the Metro Vancouver board of directors. “Being able to award an additional $150,000 will help promote employment within creative sectors and enhance exposure to some of the most vibrant and artistic minds in our region.”

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But, unlike in previous years, the sixth annual version will have activities at parks and civic venues across the municipality — not just at Town Centre Park.

“Our aim is to get out into the community and to present experiences in new ways,” Terra Dickinson, Coquitlam’s cultural and community events supervisor, told the Tri-City News.

The all-ages fun will be a mix of pre-registered programs (at a cost of $2 per person) and free drop-ins.

And the activities will be held indoors as well as outdoors so participants can be entertained while still socially distancing and adhering to the COVID19 protocols (masks are recommended for indoor activities).

Here’s the line-up according to day; to pre-register, go to coquitlam.ca/kaleidoscope:

Lumadrome, a spectacular light and circus show, takes place at the Pinetree Community Centre on Saturday night. Pre-registration is required. PHOTO SUBMITTED

from Carumba! featuring John Gilliat on guitar, Rossi Tzonkov on steel drum and guitar, and Chris Haas on percussion, at 10:30 a.m. or noon at the Festival Lawn/ Meadow at Town Centre Park.

• Pre-register to see Lumadrome, a lights and circus performance with futuristic characters that do acrobatic tricks, at 7 p.m. or 8:30 p.m. at the Pinetree Community Centre.

• Drop-in for the free concerts at Blue Mountain Park to see KeAloha (10:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m.) and Indigenous hoop dancer

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Heritage Graffiti Art Craft session at Mackin House Museum to learn about the history of graffiti and its connection with trains (noon to 3 p.m.).

• Drop-in to the Art Gallery at Evergreen for an outdoor art activity (noon to 5 p.m.).

• Pre-register to join artist Hyung-min Yoon for a 20-minute tour and talk about her augmented reality exhibit above Lafarge Lake, titled Seedling (cedar), at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. or 3 p.m.

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• Pre-register for a vinyasa flow yoga session with

live classical guitar music from Ruel Morales at 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. at the TD Community Plaza at Town Centre Park.

• Pre-register for story time with the Coquitlam Public Library at Riley Park (11 a.m.).

• Drop-in for the free concerts at Town Centre Park to see The Kwerks (1 p.m.) and The Wild Moccasin Dancers (2:30 p.m.).

• Pre-register for the Heritage Graffiti Art Craft session at Mackin House Museum to learn about the history of graffiti and its connection with trains (noon to 3 p.m.).

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Pandemic re-opening combined with a shortage of workers is prompting some restaurateurs to boost compensation packages to lure new employees.

In a press release, Chipotle Mexican Grill announced it was increasing its minimum hourly rate to $16 — up from $15.20 — in all its British Columbia restaurants.

Chipotle is opening its first Chipotlane in Canada in Port Coquitlam this fall.

The wage hike, along with benefits, a clear pathway to management and referral bonuses to staff who refer crew members are part of the company’s efforts to stay competitive amidst a worker shortage.

Ian Tostenson, president and CEO of the British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association, said the $16 starting wage is a good one for fast-food servers but benefits, reliable scheduling and a career path are also key to hiring and retention.

“The industry is faced with a huge labour shortage, a massive labour shortage, it’s a crisis,” said Tostenson.

Before the pandemic, there were approximately 190,000 restaurant and food service workers in the province.

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and many workers didn’t come back.

The industry is short about 40,000 people — or about 25% to 30% of its work force.

“We don’t have enough people in B.C. to fuel the economy,” said Tostenson, noting that the labour shortage extends to other industries as well.

“We need to become the employer of choice,” he said.

Tostenson advised restaurant owners to “create careers” instead of just short-term job solutions and he said he would like to see the industry move towards a more European-style situation where people earn their livelihoods at restaurants throughout their working life.

“We’re slowly moving in that direction,” he said Tostenson advised young people in the industry to look beyond a restaurant job as simply a short-term situation.

“It’s a fun industry, it’s a challenging industry, it’s a great experience, you learn people skills, marketing skills, financial skills — a lot of people start off as a server and make their way up.”

The wage hike announcement comes as the California-based Chipotle Mexican Grill puts the finishing touches to its restaurant on the north side of Lougheed Highway Late last year, Chipotle obtained city approvals to renovate a former KFC/ Taco Bell restaurant at 2325 Ottawa St. to permit a drivethru, a landscaped seating area and numerous building improvements.

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If the person does wash sometimes, compliment the behaviour. Say something like “That shampoo really made your hair look nice.” Overall, be positive. Don’t give commands like “You need to wash!” Instead, try “I think a spa day would make you feel good.”

Ask the person’s doctor to emphasize regular bathing. A doctor’s order can carry more weight than a family member’s suggestion. A doctor might also detect problems that are interfering with washing, like reduced mobility.

Install bathing aids, like a handheld sprayer, bathing chair, and grab bars.

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What are the Pros/Cons of placing property in a second marriage in Joint-Tenancy vs.

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Individuals in a second marriage relationship, who have children of a previous relationship, may wish to hold property as Tenants-in-Common with their spouse rather than Joint-Tenancy. Upon the death of a spouse where property has been placed into Joint-Tenancy the property will automatically roll over the deceased’s interest to the surviving spouse, thus leaving any children of the deceased no property assets under the deceased’s Will and no ability to challenge that distribution in court. However, a property which is held as tenants-in-common allows the deceased individual to administer their portion of the property through their Will, thus allowing a distribution of the property to their children.

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Socialization is important in young animals. Exposure to other pets teaches them how to play appropriately and is a great outlet for all that energy! Puppies need to have vaccines to protect them against diseases such as Parvovirus before they can safely interact with the general dog population. After the last booster vaccines, typically around 16 weeks of age, they are considered fully vaccinated and can then start to socialize with other dogs more safely. Before 16 weeks it is best to keep socialization strictly with other dogs that you know are healthy and up to date with their vaccines. No unknown dogs or dog parks until then!

Socialization can also refer to positive exposure to other outside stimuli. While you are waiting for your puppy to get its final vaccination set you can start to expose them to other types of situations as well. Try bringing your puppy to stores that allow dogs (but are not pet stores), so they can meet new people and see new things without accidentally meeting other dogs. Find fun, safe and positive ways to introduce them to children, bikes, skateboards, people in hats, umbrellas, etc. Anything you can think of that may be different from what they are used to. If a dog is exposed to something in a positive way before it is 12 weeks old then it has a much better chance of not being scared of that thing when it is older. Always make sure that you are using lots of treats and praise while you introduce new things to your puppy. If they seem scared, never force the interaction. Start slowly and keep it positive.

For more information regarding tenancy within a second marriage like relationship, please contact Drysdale Bacon McStravick LLP.

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When is it safe for my new puppy to play with other dogs?

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I’m 60 years old now and eligible to get CPP (Canada Pension Plan). Some of my friends are telling me to take it now and others are saying to wait. How do I decide?

There are a few things that you’ll want to consider when making that decision.

Are you still working or do you already have taxable income?

CPP payments are taxable. Personal tax rates increase with income, so if you are still working when you start taking CPP it’s possible that you’ll be taxed at a higher marginal tax rate.

However, once you’ve stopped working, it’s likely you’ll be in a lower tax bracket. If that’s the case, you’ll still pay tax on CPP, but you’ll get to keep more of it.

If you take CPP early, how much will it be reduced?

There is a reduction of up to 36% depending on when you begin to receive early payments. But payments can increase by up to 42% if you defer starting your payments until age 70.

Consider your health and family medical history when making this decision, does it make sense to receive a larger payment for a shorter period of time?

Another factor that can impact the amount of payment is the time between when you stop working and when you start taking CPP. If you are not contributing into the program for a number of years before applying, your payment can be lowered.

For this reason, some people who don’t need the extra income will take CPP early and invest it, but in order for that to make sense the after-tax rate of return would need to be more than the CPP reduction.

Christine Conway CFP, CLU, CHS, CExP. Financial Advisor

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My dentures are loose, what can I do?

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How to treat shin splints?

There are various reasons, but suffice to say that the construction and successful wearing of a denture is dependent on many factors which cannot all be controlled by your dental provider. The shape of your mouth, the quality of your saliva and the presence or lack thereof of any teeth will make the largest determination of denture stability.

There are many people who successfully wear dentures, but for some they can be problematic. If you have continued problems, it’s best to seek a professional opinion.

There are options, like a reline to the existing denture. If it is not too old, the base of the denture can be relined to fit the present state of your ridge. For some, they may be a candidate in establishing a suction lower denture. A new technique on the market, with certified providers. If your dentures are too old, you may want to look into getting a new set to re-establish a good bite and fit, improve quality in function and aesthetics. Alternatively, there are also implant solutions. We always want to introduce what’s best and fits your needs.

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Anterior tibialis tendonitis, better known as shin splints, feels like a tightness or pain along your tibia, shin bone. It can occur in both legs or just one and isn’t limited to running activities. It is a repetitive injury due to the stress on your shinbone and the surrounding muscles.

As an interim measure in the retention of loose dentures you may try some of the dental adhesives on the market.

But most likely you may also be due for a reline or new dentures. Call the office for a free evaluation appointment.

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We recommend booking an appointment with one of our Canadian Certified Pedorthists to determine which treatment plan is right for you.

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Seniors’ Guide chock full of valuable information British Columbians can now access the updated BC Seniors’ Guide, a comprehensive tool that provides crucial information on health, housing, finances, community supports and more to help seniors continue living well.

Print copies of the enhanced 12th edition of the guide are available in English, Chinese, French, Punjabi, Farsi, Korean and Vietnamese.

All languages can be accessed online in PDF format.

The English version is online in e-book format.

“Our government is committed to helping B.C.’s

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growing number of older adults live independently for as long as possible, to promote a healthy, active lifestyle and to provide the best possible care and support when people need it,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, in a news release.

“Making sure information and resources about services are readily available for seniors, Elders, their families and caregivers is important to help individuals make informed health decisions and live happy, fulfilling lives.”

The 12th edition includes sections on digital literacy, cultural safety, LGBTQ2S+ supports and medical assis-

tance in dying.

The guide directs individuals to the BC Centre for Disease Control for information regarding COVID-19.

“This guide is important, as it provides seniors and Elders with information and resources they can use to make informed health and care decisions, and to remain active and engaged in their communities,” said Isobel Mackenzie, a seniors advocate.

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Strickland said while some families have gotten creative, like scheduling virtual Zoom gatherings with loved ones at mealtime, that isn’t always possible.

Companies like hers can fill the gap, by scheduling visits from support workers to help prepare meals and check clients are eating properly.

But sometimes the solution can be as simple as a family member timing their visit or phone call to coincide with the lunch or dinner hour. “It’s just a moment,” Strickland said. “It triggers happy memories.”

• Home Instead has created an online portal of recipes, tips and resources to help seniors and their families make healthier choices and spend time together by preparing and sharing nutritious meals.

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ally shone a light on the importance of interactions that many of us may have taken for granted, like sitting down with someone at mealtime and sharing stories of the day just passed.

“When we start to talk, we’re comfortable. The dialogue starts to happen,” she said, adding that can extend to the time when a meal is prepared as well as during cleanup.

Dropping off a bag of takeout just isn’t the same as pulling seasonings from the pantry, popping something in the oven, setting out the tableware and cutlery.

Strickland said seniors want to be part of the process.

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Sitting around the dinner table sharing conversations might seem routine but, for seniors on their own, that isn’t always possible — especially through the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, when vulnerable populations have been advised to curtail or avoid social interactions to reduce their chances of getting sick.

That can have significant impacts on their physical and mental well-being, says Mandi Strickland, the director of care for Home Instead, a company that provides support services for seniors and their families in the TriCities, New Westminster and the Ridge Meadows area.

Strickland said a survey conducted by her company’s network of providers across North America found seniors who aren’t able to share their meals with friends or family can skip up to four of those meals a week.

That can have implications on seniors’ nutritional health, as well as their mental well-being, she said.

“It’s harder to cook for yourself.”

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Rugby grads prep to scrum into the unknown Gleneagle program continues to turn out top players MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

The Gleneagle Talons senior girls’ rugby team was two days away from departing for a spring break trip to their sport’s birthplace in England when the COVID19 pandemic grounded their flight and sidelined them from competitive matches for more than a year.

Still, four of its senior players will be headed to post-secondary programs next month.

Landing those offers has taken resilience, fortitude and a large measure of commitment said Talons’ head coach Simon Quinto.

After a year of so much disruption and uncertainty, the step to the next level — from high school to university — may feel bigger and more daunting than it would otherwise.

But the very same physical and mental challenges of continuing to develop as rugby players who couldn’t actually play should help them meet them head on, said Natalie Hill, who’s off to the University of British Columbia in September.

“If we can handle COVID, we can handle anything,” she said.

Not that it was easy, said another future Thunderbird, Sarah Fong.

Limited to socially distanced non-contact practices and individual workout regimes because of public health restrictions deprived them of one of rugby’s fundamental aspects, dishing out and taking big hits.

From left to right, Gabriela Cross, Rachel Wood, Natalie Hill and Sarah Fong are preparing to move from the senior girls rugby team at Gleneagle secondary school to post-secondary programs in B.C. and Alberta. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

“Everything was taken away from us,” said Gabriela Cross, who will be on the rugby and wrestling teams at the University of Calgary.

“Without it, it’s just sad,” Fong said.

So the players had to dig deep to find the motivation to keep going, to capture the fun and camaraderie that attracted them to the sport in the first place even as they all had to stay apart.

“You want to practise, because you know you are going to be going on,” said Rachel Wood, who will be playing at Trinity Western University.

With Quinto as their

guide, providing training plans and setting goals, the players got busy almost as soon as the first lockdowns were imposed in spring 2020.

Most joined gyms so they could work on their strength and conditioning. They did video workouts together then chatted with each other online afterward, cementing their bond as a team. When they trained individually, they shared photos of their efforts over social media.

On the day the team would have been competing for a provincial high school championship, everyone went on a run, then posted

their results.

“It gave us an opportunity to compete and celebrate our achievements,” Hill said.

While workouts in the gym and running socially distanced plays on the pitch helped keep the players physically sharp, honing their mental acuity that comes from making quick decisions in a game under pressure from opponents eager to strip them of the ball or throw them to the ground was another matter.

Quinto gave his charges visualization tasks, talked about various scenarios they might encounter in a game and their appropriate

responses.

“They’re always wanting to learn more, always asking questions,” he said.

Even though the players were never able to battle test the lessons their coach taught them, Hill said she knew she was progressing when she could watch videos of rugby matches and determine how she would react as plays unfolded.

But the true measure of the seniors’ year off that was anything but will come as they take the pitch with their new teams, alongside women bigger, stronger, and more experienced.

“Everything will be new

again,” Fong said. “We’ll have to learn how to work with new teammates, learn how to communicate with each other.”

Others are more sanguine.

After the year they’ve just been through, taking the next step is just another thing to take in stride.

“Once I get into it, it will all come back,” Hill said.

Their coach offers reassurance; nobody at any level has been able to play rugby for more than a year.

“Everyone is in the same boat,” Quinto said.

“Everyone will have the same concerns.”

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