Tri-City News December 30 2021

Coquitlam

Port Coquitlam

Port Moody

City moves forward while correcting the past

Business forges on despite pandemic challenges

The shadow of Trina Hunt’s murder hangs over the city

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NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISPOSE OF LAND OR IMPROVEMENTS Notice is provided pursuant to Section 26(3) and 94 of the Community Charter that the City of Coquitlam (the “City”) intends to exchange lands owned by the City plus cash in the amount of $323,020.00 for lands owned by Qualex-Landmark Burquitlam Limited Partnership, the beneficial owner, and Qualex-Landmark Burquitlam Holdings Ltd. (formerly known as Qualex-Landmark Burquitlam GP LTD.), the registered owner, (together “Qualex-Landmark”). The lands to be exchanged are as follows: Lands owned by the City: The lands civically described as 571 Emerson Street, Coquitlam, British Columbia and legally described as Parcel Identifier 031-261-442, Lot 1, District Lot 9, Group 1, New Westminster District Plan EPP103480 (the “City Lands”) and having an area of 183.5 square metres.

Lands owned by Qualex-Landmark to be exchanged for the City Lands and compensation described above: a 417.0 square metre portion of the lands civically described as 616 Regan Avenue, Coquitlam, British Columbia and legally described as Parcel Identifier 010-236-392, Lot 28, District 9, Group 1, New Westminster District Plan 16654.

The City Lands are not being made available to the public for acquisition, and the exchange intends to facilitate the subdivision associated with proposed City of Coquitlam Zoning Amendment Bylaw 5130, 2021.

For further information, please contact Mr. Neil Jennings, Senior Real Estate Specialist at 604-927-6959.

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Clockwise from far left: A volunteer directs traffic on the first day of a COVID-19 vaccine clinic in Coquitlam.

Kimberley Constable, the library manager at Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam, gets a dose of “sunshine” from one of the theraputic lights that can be borrowed from the library. Chloe Goodison launches a program to teach young people how to administer Naloxone. Rev. Vivian Lam and Jenn Swanson celebrate Port Moody’s new community kitchen. Cycling commuter Phil Smith laments the loss of access to trails at Colony Farm Regional Park that allow a safe alternative to riding on the busy Mary Hill Bypass. The trails were cut off by construction of the Trans Mountain pipeline project. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Lessons in resilience If 2020 was the year of the pandemic, 2021 was the year we learned to live with the pandemic.

As COVID-19 infections waxed and waned through the seasons, the rollout of vaccines and emergence of variants, we persevered.

Public health restrictions came, then eased, then started to return again. With them, so did our hopes for an imminent return to normal life.

Masks became the go-to accessory to pack whenever

you left the house. They were joined by the vaccine passport. Simple acts like paying for groceries or entering a movie theatre became a juggling act of displaying cards, flashing cellphones and packing your own bags. And don’t you dare cough while doing any of those.

If nothing else, 2021 proved our resilience.

Despite the ongoing anxiety and uncertainty of our worlds turned upside down, people forged ahead. They chased their dreams. They

started businesses. They celebrated achievements and mourned loss, albeit with a bit more restraint. Music and theatre returned. So did sports. And social gatherings.

Maybe their absence made us embrace the richness they bring to our lives a little tighter.

The lessons we’ve learned through the past 21 months will be with us for generations. Hopefully they’ll make us stronger for when the next big crisis comes along.

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Above, Gabriel George, the director of treaty lands and resources for the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation, speaks about the importance of renaming təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS Left, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau poses for selfies while making a campaign stop in Port Coquitlam.

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Q: WHEN CAN MY CHILD START KINDERGARTEN? A: Children who are five years old on or before December 31, 2022 may enter school in September 2022. You may defer your child’s enrolment until September 2023.

Q: WHEN AND WHERE SHOULD I REGISTER MY CHILD? A: Kindergarten registration (except for Programs of Choice - Montessori, Mandarin Bilingual, Reggio and

French Immersion) will be held between February 1, 2022 to February 4, 2022, using the online forms on your catchment school’s website. Use the School Locator on our district website to find your catchment school.

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PoCo worried about Dominion Triangle snarl Councillors visit the area to get a firsthand look at the problems DIANE STRANDBERG dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

Plans to re-develop a portion of the Port Coquitlam Home Depot parking lot for a tire store and restaurant are running into obstacles because of ongoing traffic concerns in one of the city’s busiest shopping districts.

On a regular day, hundreds of drivers use Nicola Avenue to get in and out of parking lots along the stretch that includes a liquor store, a supermarket, Costco and other businesses.

However, the city has raised concerns that re-development plans for the Home Depot parking lot could worsen traffic in the area.

One idea being proposed is to shift the Costco driveway on Nicola Avenue approximately 3.5 metres northward to better align with the Home Depot driveway and make the intersection safer for drivers.

Kubik Developments Corp. is proposing to rezone, subdivide and purchase a 42,000 sq-ft. portion of property at 1069 Nicola Ave. to develop a new 10,500 sq-ft.

multi-tenant commercial building on the new parcel.

It hopes to reach an agreement with Costco and is willing to pay for, and construct, the new eastern entrance to the big box store parking lot.

The major concern is the safety of drivers making left hand turns out of the Home Depot parking lot, often into oncoming traffic speeding along Nicola Avenue.

Meanwhile, drivers exiting from Costco also face similar challenges.

Recently, councillors visited the area and saw problems first-hand.

“We saw at least five almost miss-hits within a span of 20 minutes,” said Coun.

Steve Darling, who acknowledged the developer is doing a lot of legwork to resolve the issue.

However, he said the traffic problems need to be resolved.

Coun. Dean Washington said he also feels uncomfortable making the left turn into traffic and sympathizes with others trying to get in and out of busy parking lots on the street.

He said the Costco driveway realignment is not enough, and suggested that more changes, including a signal or even speed bumps to slow traffic, are required, to make the intersection safer.

Despite concerns, councillors agreed to consider

the proposal at a later date after more information is obtained by city staff.

However, Washington remained opposed.

Mayor Brad West agreed more information is needed on ways to resolve the traffic issue before approving the developer’s plans.

“I think this discussion

has underscored [that] when staff bring this to council for consideration we need to have as many of those questions answered as possible and as many of those options canvassed as discussed here.”

Earlier, he told the Tri-City News that design decisions for the area made decades ago are contributing to prob-

lems that exist now.

“The discussion were having about how do we fix the mess over at Costco, if different decisions had been made 20 years ago, or 25 to 30 years ago, it would be much easier to come up with solutions..”

To deal with some of the problems, council is looking for a review of options

for transportation network improvements in the entire Dominion Triangle area.

This isn’t the first time this area has generated safety and traffic concerns.

Recently, city works crews were called out to direct traffic when a gas rationing edict from the B.C. government resulted in long lineups at the Costco gas bar.

Thank You Light Brigade Volunteers This week we want to recognize “It’s a Cool Thing To Do” Sax Quartet. Thank you for filling the Inspiration Garden with festive music on Saturday, Dec. 18.

Email parkspark@coquitlam.ca to learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Stay healthy and active outdoors, and make it part of your New Year’s resolution to enjoy the lights—they will stay on until Jan. 31.

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Plunge expunged KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

If you were looking to start 2022 with a clean slate by plunging into the freezing cold waters of the Burrard Inlet, you’ll have to wait until 2023 — for now.

For a second straight year, the Port Moody Penguin Plunge has been cancelled due to ongoing concerns of the COVID19 pandemic.

Organizers of the annual New Year’s Day tradition explained with the new Omicron variant in play, the risk is too great considering the hundreds of residents that convene at Rocky Point Park in a normal setting.

Jan. 1, 2020, was the last full-scale Penguin Plunge to take place at Rocky Point Park when 350 swimmers braved the bone-chilling waters.

Adopt-A-Trail Make a resolution to Adopt-A-Trail in the New Year!

Do you love hiking and hitting the trails? Does our network of trails have a special meaning to you? The Adopt-a-Trail program offers volunteer opportunities for you to contribute to the beauty of our trail system while making a difference in the community. Learn more and apply today at coquitlam.ca/adoptatrail.

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2022 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE

Give Your Christmas Tree Back to Nature

KEEP INFORMED

Help reduce waste by disposing of your natural Christmas tree at a community tree-chipping event.

In accordance with Section 127 of the Community Charter, notice of the availability of the City of Coquitlam 2022 Council Meeting Schedule is hereby provided. The 2022 Council Meeting Schedule, and any changes to the Schedule that may arise throughout the year, can be viewed on the City’s public notice posting boards and on the City’s website at coquitlam.ca/agendas.

For the most up-to-date information regarding Council Meetings during COVID-19 please visit coquitlam.ca/webcasts or contact the City Clerk’s Office.

January 2022

January 17

January 31*

Tree chipping is by donation to support local community groups!

February 2022

February 7

February 14

March 2022

March 7

March 28*

January 8

April 2022

April 4

April 11

April 25* May 30*

Scouts francophone de Maillardville 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

1200 Seguin Drive, Canadian Tire parking lot

January 8 & 9 Friends of Mundy Park 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Mundy Park, Spani Pool Parking Lot, 655 Hillcrest St.

May 2

May 16

June 13

June 20*

July 2022

July 4

July 11*

July 25*

August 2022

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September 2022

September 6

September 19

September 26*

October 2022

October 3

October 24*

October 31

November 2022

November 7

November 21*

November 28

December 2022

December 5

December 12*

COUNCIL MEETINGS – Start at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam (with the exception of Public Hearing nights, where the meeting will start immediately following the adjournment of the Public Hearing).

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Town Centre Park – Lot A

Public Health Protocols The volunteer organizations will have a COVID-19 Safety Plan that complies with all Public Health orders, requirements, guidelines and best practices.

Green Cart

Natural Christmas trees can also be placed in your Green Cart as long as the tree is cut in 1m lengths and a maximum 10cm diameter and the Green Cart lid is completely closed.

Whole or cut trees can also be dropped off at the Coquitlam Recycling and Waste Centre, 1200 United Boulevard.

May 2022 June 2022

* Public Hearing/Regular Council Meeting

Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam

Coquitlam Recycling and Waste Centre

February 28*

PUBLIC HEARINGS – Start at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers (a Council

Meeting will commence immediately following the adjournment of a Public Hearing). Public Hearings, and the Regular Council meetings that are scheduled following Public Hearings, will continue to be closed for in-person attendance.

Public participation will be facilitated through electronic means. Please see coquitlam.ca/publichearing for more information.

COUNCIL-IN-COMMITTEE MEETINGS – Start at 2:00 p.m. on Council Meeting days and are held in Council Chambers.

CLOSED COUNCIL MEETINGS – Generally convene immediately following

Trees must be tinsel and decoration free.

For more information: coquitlam.ca/treechipping Coquitlam Recycling and Waste Centre: 604-681-5600 Engineering & Public Works Customer Service: 604-927-3500

SEPARATE YOUR WASTE. Coquitlam’s waste collection program FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT COQUITLAM.CA/TRASHTALK OR PHONE 604-927-3500

adjournment of a Council-in-Committee Meeting and are held in Council Chambers. The first item to be considered in the public portion of these meetings is a resolution requiring adoption prior to the Council Meeting being closed to the public.

COUNCIL AGENDAS – Are posted on the City’s website by 3:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to the scheduled meeting and are available for viewing at coquitlam.ca/agendas. To receive Council, Committee and Public Hearing agendas via email, sign up for our Council News direct email service at coquitlam.ca/list.

WATCH COUNCIL MEETINGS – The City of Coquitlam live streams

and archives its Regular Council Meetings, Public Hearings and Council-inCommittee Meetings, which are available to watch at coquitlam.ca/webcasts.

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Find community events online: tricitynews.com/local-events Far left, Kwikwetlem First Nation chief Ed Hall and councillors John Peters and George Chaffee survey səmiq̓wəʔelə, their name for the Riverview lands in Coquitlam. Left top, hanging out at Junior Firefighters camp. Left bottom, Rev. Alf Dumont donates 215 books about Indigenous culture and history to the Coquitlam Library. Below, a giant Jenga puzzle built by members of the Coquitlam Men's Shed Society. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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City moves forward despite pandemic challenge The second year of the COVID-19 pandemic put a damper on events and activities in the City of Coquitlam.

Still, despite the ongoing waves of the virus, city hall managed to address quite a bit in its business plan, while still helping non-profit groups via its $5-million Community Support and Recovery Plan.

This year saw many new policies and strategies come to the council table to tackle new topics such as climate

change and childcare.

And council also brought in developers to give sneak peeks of their master plans — namely, Coquitlam Central, Coronation Heights and Burquitlam Plaza mall — resulting in thousands of new homes for the community.

Its outreach to consult with residents on issues like the Coquitlam Crunch southern expansion, cannabis outlets, the HazelCoy neighbourhood plan

and Southwest Coquitlam housing drew thousands of responses, too.

Coquitlam also responded to the provincial health restrictions by building pop-up parks in City Centre, Austin Heights and Burquitlam for residents to get outside and physically distance.

Still, the municipality faced other challenges: • the Crystal Falls trail was shuttered, due to liability on private property

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• a legal case against FortisBC failed to remove the gas lines from under Como Lake Avenue • the new union contract for the RCMP came in higher than predicted, driving up property taxes by 0.85 per cent in the 2022 budget • BC Assessment appeals continued to be successful, resulting in Coquitlam refunding about $2.4 million by the end of this year As well, Coquitlam lost a councillor — but gained a

new Member of Parliament — when the NDP’s Bonita Zarrillo was elected to federal office, replacing Conservative MP Nelly Shin in Port Moody-Coquitlam.

Coquitlam also was a regional hub for mass COVID19 vaccinations at the Poirier Forum, a sports venue that the city provided for free to Fraser Health, as well as the Douglas College campus and the testing site by Rona.

On the First Nations front, there was greater territorial

acknowledgement and reconciliation — especially following the discovery of bodies near residential schools across Canada this year.

Welcoming figures went up at Douglas College and the former Riverview Hospital lands, now called səmiq̓ʷəʔelə (pronounced Suh-mEE-kwuh EL-uh) or Place of the Great Blue Heron, in recognition of kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation’s ancestral lands.

— Janis Cleugh

Eligibility > Single-family and multi-family households. > Existing toilet must use at least 13 litres of water. > New Canadian-certified toilet must be 4.8 litres for single-flush models, or 4.1 - 6 litres for dual flush models. > Photos and application form must be submitted within 90 days of toilet purchase.

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

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

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The City of Port Coquitlam is looking for volunteers for the Board of Variance

Stay safe this winter.

The City of Port Coquitlam’s Board of Variance is seeking membership. There will be two vacancies for a three-year term to the five-member Board at this time. The board of Variance is an independent body that considers requests for minor variances to the City’s Zoning Bylaw where compliance would cause undue hardship.

The successful applicants for the Board of Variance will have a basic understanding of building and zoning regulations such as the City’s Zoning Bylaw and BC Building Code, as well as familiarity with interpreting architectural plans and documents.

The Board of Variance is required under Section 536 of the Local Government Act and is formed in accordance with the City of Port Coquitlam’s Board of Variance Bylaw No. 3105, 1997.

The Board consists of five members appointed by City Council.

The term of office for the Board of Variance position is a threeyear term, which may be renewed.

Prepare your home and car for cold weather.

Have your snow and ice removal supplies ready.

Check on your family and neighbours.

Apply by: January 15, 2022 for 2022-2025 term of service Online: portcoquitlam.ca/bovapplication Contact: 604.927.5212 or corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

2022 BUDGET: YOUR CITY, YOUR SAY

Give your feedback

by January 15 1. Learn about the budget • Read the Budget at a Glance available in your mailbox, at City facilities, or online.

2. Share your feedback • Fill out the survey online at portcoquitlam.ca/2022budget or in the mailout.

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Clockwise from far left: An acrobat helps officially open the new Port Coquitlam Community Centre. JENNIFER GAUTHIER/ THE TRI-CITY NEWS Kathy Wagner mourns the loss of her son, Tristan, to a drug overdose three years ago.

The Canolli King, Sam Pero, opens his first store after building a following from his food truck. With gyms closed in the spring, the Cat and Fiddle pub opens its parking lot to a fitness studio. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Business doggedly forges on Innovation, grit, hard work and determination.

Those are the watchwords of Port Coquitlam businesses that became established, grew and flourished in 2021.

Whether it be new craft breweries, such as Boardwalk Brewing opening up in the Dominion Triangle, or established businesses such as Inno

Foods, pivoting from making snacks to N95 masks, local entrepreneurs pushed ahead despite a global pandemic.

With the city posting more than $63 million in new commercial and industrial construction, 2021 will be heralded as a banner year for business.

Among notable businesses that got started this

year was Hampton Home Living (formerly Art Knapp), owned by Rose Vander Zalm, while strong local e-bike businesses like Volt Bikes put the city on the map for electric bike enthusiasts.

There were some challenges, however, as pandemic restrictions early in 2021 made opening up a new restaurant more difficult. Still, Grelhados pushed

ahead with its opening in January in Fremont Village, while Take 5 Café opened up in the former Starbucks coffee shop next to city hall.

Meanwhile, Port Coquitlam craft breweries and distilleries were put on the BC Ale Trail, helping to put these local businesses on the radar of Metro Vancouver millennials.

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NOTICE OF 2022 COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE Pursuant to Section 127 of the Community Charter notice of availability of the Village of Anmore council meeting schedule is hereby provided.

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Clockwise from far left: Searchers looking for Trina Hunt plot their route. Fire chief Ron Coulson rides off into retirement. Room Raters critiques the world's Zoom backgrounds from a living room in Port Moody.

The new Rocky Point Canteen and Creamery features a giant work by renowned muralist Ola Volo, who's from Coquitlam.

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Disappearance casts a shadow There’s a shadow hanging over Port Moody. And it’s not from possible towers that could be part of planned redevelopment projects in the city’s Moody Centre and Coronation Park neighbourhoods.

Last Jan. 18, Trina Hunt reportedly left her Heritage Mountain home at 6 a.m. wearing a puffy down jacket

and purple shoes. The 48-year-old woman was never seen alive again.

For weeks, family, friends and volunteers searched surrounding trails and forests.

They distributed posters and flyers, arranged for space on a giant electronic billboard seeking information, hung a banner on the

Moody Street overpass and organized vigils.

On March 29, a body was found in Hope.

A month later, police revealed it was Hunt’s and they were investigating her death as a possible murder.

As the one-year anniversary of Hunt’s disappearance approaches, the investigation has yet to result in any

charges, even after the family offered a $50,000 reward for information that could lead to an arrest.

“We will move mountains and we will be Trina’s voice,” said family spokesperson Stephanie Ibbott in a video statement posted on a special Facebook page last July.

They’re still waiting.

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Above, Barry Wilson’s outsized wink is the inspiration for the skull-and-crossbones character that adorns the sign at Willy’s Galley diner in Port Moody. Wilson, and his daughter, Tammy, closed the beloved burger joint at the Reed Point Marina last September. Top right, The lineup for COVID-19 immunizations snakes along the sidewalk at the Poirier Forum last spring. Right, Ian MacPhail and Coreen Rodger Bannister, of Port Moody Rotary, kicked their physical activity into high gear through the month of November as part of the club’s Go For Rotary fundraiser.

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do not usually like to make predictions but here is one that I will venture: the top two stories in 2022 will be the same ones that dominated 2021.

In other words: the COVID-19 pandemic and extraordinary weather events caused by climate change.

Not only does the pandemic show no signs of ending, the sudden emergence of the Omicron variant and its rapid spread almost makes it seem like we are starting all over again.

People are testing positive in numbers that were almost unimaginable just a few weeks ago, when it looked like we were slowly wrestling the virus to the ground.

Public health restrictions are increasing, rather than relaxing. The future

of some professional sports leagues’ seasons is in doubt.

Haven’t we seen this all before? Yes we have, and we will continue to watch the same kinds of things unfold until we can get Omicron (and whatever the next variant of concern may be) under control.

There is no timeline for this.

It is possible that Omicron disappears in a way that matches its emergence: quickly and dramatically. But the alternative — that it cuts such a vast swath through the population that the health-care system gets overwhelmed — remains a scary one.

When it comes to the weather, it is hard to believe that the past year of disasters associated with climate change — the

wildfires, the heat dome, the mudslides and massive flooding — were all one-off events never to be seen again for another hundred years or so.

The year 2022 will undoubtedly bring more weather disasters. The question is: will we be better prepared in the coming year to deal with them?

Will enough fuel be scooped off forest floors to lessen the chance of another aggressive and devastating wildfire season from occurring?

Will the broken parts of our highway system be rebuilt in a way to withstand mudslides and mass flooding?

Will the dike system be upgraded in time for even more flooding, or will places like the Sumas prairies be underwater again?

Of course, we have to

get through this winter and next spring before we even get to the time of year when the weather “events” even began occurring in 2021.

We are currently in a cold snap. Will there be an usual number of them this winter?

Then there is the spring freshet, when melting snow swells river and streams. We almost always experience some flooding associated with this event, but will it be more extensive this spring?

Dr. Bonnie Henry has said the aggressive Omicron variant has essentially taken us into a different pandemic.

Pouring climate change weather on top of it will undoubtedly shape the year to come.

Keith Baldrey is chief political reporter for Global BC.

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TRI-CITY SPOTLIGHT

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Jackie and Ronnie Weinkam of Our Lady of Fatima Parish teamed up with Blooms into Rooms to deliver poinsettias to Belvedere Care Centre residents. Catherine Polonio (right) provided the flowers.

A virtual gala to fundraise for the Coquitlam-based Crossroads Hospice Society collected $55,000 last month.

The cash from I’ll Be Home for Christmas...Again? will go toward care at the non-profit’s hospice in Port Moody.

HOCKEY TEAM GIVES TO CANCER CLINIC

C P L TA L E S Oliver was one of two dogs that listened to stories read aloud by kids at the Coquitlam Public Library for PAWS 4 Stories, run with the St. John’s Ambulance Therapy Dog Community Service.

TOLD BY KIDS AND HEARD BY DOGS

P L AY E R S HELP WITH SHARE

POCO Port Coquitlam Lions Club was at the Vancity Shaughnessy Station branch for the lighting of the annual Angel Tree and to present $1,000. Money from the program goes to support Tri-City Transitions.

LIONS GIVE $1K FOR ANGEL TREE PROGRAM

N AT U R E Liam McEwen, 7, of Port Moody, was among the winners of the Wondrous Tree Fellowship’s “sit spot” art contest. Kids were asked to draw or paint a place where they feel connected to nature.

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Realtors in the Lower Mainland, including the Tri-Cities, raised more than $134,000 for disaster relief in B.C. through their 27th annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive.

The two-week campaign by realtors with the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) and Fraser Valley Real Estate Board gave the money to the Canadian Red Cross’ B.C. floods and extreme weather appeal fund.

They also collected enough blankets and warm clothing to help keep thousands of residents, who need it the most, warm during the winter months.

“Realtors are community advocates, and our communities are in need right now,” said Taylor Biggar, REBGV chair, in a news release. “I want to thank our members and the public for their generosity in this time of need for so many of our fellow British Columbians.”

With the provincial and federal governments each committing to match flood relief donations to the Red Cross — dollar for dollar — this year’s fundraisers will result in a total donation of $403,899.

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The Coquitlam Express hockey club gave to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation to support the breast cancer clinic at the Port Moody hospital. The cash came in through the pink jersey auction with Sharon Perry.

Coquitlam Minor Hockey’s U18C1, U18C5 and U15A1 teams collected 1,650 pounds of food and $2,200 from Thrifty Foods’ shoppers for the Share Family and Community Services’ food bank.

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A Coquitlam-based business with 13 shops around B.C. and Alberta will give a part of its sales to help with the flood relief efforts.

KMS Tools and Equipment, located in Coquitlam at 110 Woolridge St., will donate a portion of its sales until the end of the year to charities. These include Samaritan’s Purse, the Red Cross, Mennonite Disaster Service and the teams of volunteers from Columbia Bible College and Trinity Western University.

The fundraiser comes after several KMS Tools outlets — which are supplying gear to first responders, farmers and contractors in their areas — were impacted by supply chain delays. In Abbotsford, which was hit hard by the flooding, KMS employees were evacuated after water rose close to their store off Sumas Way.

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Ryan Whittle (pictured at right) is the new board chair for the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.

A partner at Areti LLP, Whittle was elected to the top job of the business advocacy organization at the Chamber’s annual general meeting on Dec. 7.

Jenifer Wright, the general manager of Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club, was named the vice chair.

Adel Gamar, Kathryn Millar and Ryan Jamieson are new board directors, while Jennifer McKinnon and Vineet Verghese were re-elected. They join Leslie Courchesne, who took as chief executive officer this summer.

Meanwhile, tickets are now on sale for the 21st annual Business Excellence Awards Gala, to be held on Jan. 29, 2022, at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd., Coquitlam). Register at tricitieschamber.com.

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COVID-19 BOOSTER SHOTS

“Be kind, be calm, be safe.” And now “be last?”

The Editor: In the continuing fight against COVID-19 and its variants, experts say rapid tests can help minimize health risks for gatherings.

Albertans will soon be able to pick up free rapid tests. Pharmacies will be giving out a rapid test kit that includes five single-use rapid tests. One kit will be available per person, every two weeks, with tests to be used every 72 hours. To receive the kit, a person has to be asymptomatic and have a valid Alberta health care card.

Quebec started handing

out rapid tests on Dec. 20; Ontario is making up to 2 million rapid tests available in places such as transit hubs, shopping malls and liquor stores.

Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia have handed out rapid tests for several weeks.

And in B.C.? The government will not begin distributing rapid tests (with the short nasal swab) until January.

Although B.C. received 3.2 million rapid tests in November 2020 and has distributed 1.17 million of them, the government has

not been providing any rapid tests to the general public, despite having about two million in storage.

Keep in mind that even though 1.17 million were “distributed,” it doesn’t mean all of them were used.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry debuted the phrase “Be kind, be calm and be safe” in March 2020.

Since then Henry has used the phrase dozens of times in her press briefings.

Perhaps it’s time for her to add: “be last.”

David Buckna Kelowna

The drive-thru testing and vaccination centre in Coquitlam has been a busy place, especially since the onset of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. FRASER HEALTH PHOTO For more photos follow us on Instagram #tricitynews

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Virtual Public Information Meeting Wednesday, Jan 5, 2022, 5:00-7:00pm

Dulex Laidler Sitka House Ltd. is proposing to redevelop 148-154 James Rd., Port Moody.

The proposal seeks a rezoning to allow for a six-storey multifamily residential building.

The project will provide approximately 88 residential units (strata, below market rental initiative).

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To learn more about the proposal, please visit www.sitkahouse.ca At this meeting you can participate in the live Q&A with the project team You can also provide your feedback via email to info@sitkahouse.ca For any additional questions or comments please email: info@sitkahouse.ca

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Red Nose rides cancelled Pandemic health concerns park ride-sharing service KYLE BALZER kbalzer@tricitynews.com

Organized and ticketed New Year’s Eve parties have been ordered to be cancelled this year as B.C. public health officials hope to reduce the spread of COVID19 over the holidays.

More specifically, concerns are rising of the highly transmissible Omicron variant, which has led to other tighter restrictions as announced by provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Dec. 17.

As a result, Operation Red Nose has also cancelled its services tomorrow night (Dec. 31) and early Saturday morning (Jan. 1, 2022) across Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra, Burnaby and New Westminster.

Jackie Weinkam, coordinator of the local branch of the ride-sharing non-profit, explains in a statement to the Tri-City News the decision is out of respect for the safety of its drivers and volunteers.

In a normal year, New Year’s Eve would be the busiest night of the season for Operation Red Nose as dozens of associated vehicles

are out in full force between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.

However, the campaign has seen fluctuating rider numbers in the last three years as more people chose other ways of getting home safely from holiday parties and celebrations.

In 2020, 436 rides were provided in the Tri-Cities — a 20 per cent decrease compared to 543 in 2019 and eight per cent from 473 in 2018.

Last year, a total of $16,176 was also raised through donations to KidSport TriCities as part of Operaton Red Nose’s annual initiative.

The money offers grants to families in need to pay for registration fees.

As the Omicron variants is becoming a concern with public health officials, Henry has implemented new and amended restrictions to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 mutation over the holidays.

This includes the cancellation of all New Year’s Eve events, but restaurants can still operate at full capacity with no deadline on liquor service and only have up to six patrons per table/seating area.

“So this goes back to the last few waves of this virus of this pandemic, where you go with your group of people to the restaurant, you stay at the table together,” Henry explained.

COQUITLAM

Tree chips help Coquitlam is hosting three tree-chipping events in January to benefit local community groups and the causes they support.

Each station is by donation, and will adhere to COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

• Friends of Mundy Park’s tree-chipping event will be held Jan. 8 and 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the parking lot

at Spani Pool in Mundy Park (655 Hillcrest St.) • The Kinsmen Club of Coquitlam’s tree chipping station will be held Jan. 8 and 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Lot A at Town Centre Park • Scouts Francophonie de Maillairdville’s tree-chipping event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 8, in the parking lot at Canadian Tire (1200 Seguin Dr.)

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In BC, notaries are qualified to provide limited legal services, which includes will preparation. However, the BC Notaries Act limits notaries to drawing and supervising the execution of wills that direct the will maker’s estate to distribute estate assets immediately upon death. This has practical implications for an individual considering the services of a notary:

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• Skiing and snowboarding involves shifting your weight and pressure of your foot to turn and stop. The harder your feet need to work to do this, the more likely you are to have sore feet.

A notary cannot create a will that contains a testamentary trust. This common and useful estate planning tool can only be set up by a licensed lawyer.

• If your orthotic doesn’t sit inside the boot properly, your alignment can be compromised and potential injury or pain may occur.

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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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The Province of British Columbia has formed a new registry under the Land Owner Transparency Act, with the aim to make land ownership in British Columbia more transparent.

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Reporting bodies include companies that own real-estate, any trust or estate that owns property and any relevant partnerships that hold any interest in land including a lease for a term of 10 years or more.

These reporting bodies who had a pre-existing interest in land prior to the November 30, 2020 date must file a transparency report through a legal professional (Lawyer or Notary Public) by November 30, 2021, unless there has been a transfer of registered title in the lands before such time.

Alexander Huxtable

Associate Lawyer

You may face a significant fine for failure to comply with the mandate or failure to disclose in a truthful manner. The Land Owner Transparency Act allows the registry to impose either an administrative penalty or a fine, but not both. The administrative penalties are capped at a minor amount, however the possible fines can be up to the greater of 15% of the assessed value of the property and $25,000 (for individuals) and $50,000 (for others).

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As of November 30, 2020, the Act requires all individuals who are deemed to have an indirect interest in land to file a transparency report in a form mandated by the legislation setting out information about the reporting body and those who hold the indirect interest.

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Turn off outside water valves to prevent frozen pipes.

When the temperature drops below freezing, water pipes in your home have the potential to rupture, creating an expensive disaster.

To protect against frozen pipes, turn off all outside water valves and then look for pipes in un-insulated areas of the home, such as those running along the home’s outer walls. These pipes are the most likely to freeze and should be wrapped with insulation for the season. It’s also important to take a lawn hose off the faucet.

Know the location of your home’s main water valve.

Conserve your home’s energy – but don’t go too low!

If at any time during the winter you’ll be away from your home, you may be tempted to turn down the heat to save energy.

However, turning the heat too low increases the risk of frozen and ruptured pipes.

Make sure your water heater runs properly.

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First, add up all your 2021 income, including the severance which is taxable. Regular employment income has taxes withheld based on your annual salary, so find out if any tax has already been remitted to the CRA from the severance. If you have unused RRSP contribution room, consider contributing to offset the extra income.

RRSP contributions create a tax deduction, and future growth becomes tax deferred until you make a withdrawal. You can use the RRSP deposit strategically to drop yourself from a higher tax bracket into a lower one.

Depending on the amount you contribute, there may still be taxes to pay when you file your return, but it will be less than if you had not made the RSRP contribution.

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TRI-CITIES CHAMBER WELCOMES 2022 BOARD AT 50TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting on December 2, where members cast their votes for new and returning board directors, and approved the incoming executive leadership. The event was the Chamber's first hybrid AGM, with in-person attendees at The Wild Fig Restaurant & Lounge, Coquitlam, as well as participating online.

Ryan Whittle, CPA, CA, Partner, Areti LLP is the new Chair of the Board, joined by Jenifer Wright, GM of Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club as Vice Chair. Ryan Gorder, CPA, CA, Partner and Business Advisor, MNP, will continue as Treasurer.

Mary Vellani, Senior Manager, Cash Management, TD, will serve as Past Chair on the board's executive for 2022.

Newly elected directors for two-year terms are: Adel Gamar, Co-founder & CEO, Gamar Leadership Group; Ryan Jamieson, Director of Services & Facilities, Coquitlam Public Library; and, Kathryn Millar, Partner, Indigenous Worx. Both Jennifer McKinnon, Executive Director, Downtown Port Coquitlam Business Improvement Association, and Vineet Verghese, Vice President, Commercial Financial Services, RBC, have been re-elected to the board.

The executive and elected directors will join current directors Kelso Kennedy, RedStamp Agency, Ryan Oake, Oake Mortgage — Dominion Lending Centres Producers West, Daniel Richardson, BTM Lawyers, Vivien Symington, Club Aviva, and Belén Welch, BDC.

Randy Webster, COO, Medray, stepped down as past chair, concluding his more than nine years with the board, and now joins the Chamber's Board of Governors.

The 2022 Board of Directors will work with the Chamber's CEO Leslie Courchesne, hired in August, 2021.

Sponsored by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, the event included a celebration of the Chamber's 50th anniversary, with congratulations from Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart. The three separate chambers merged to form the Tri-Cities Chamber in 1971-72, with the original organizations first forming in the late 1940s.

The Tri-Cities Chamber celebrate its 50th-anniversary with a cake cutting.

Chamber Governor Stephanie Booth, VP Commercial and Financial Services, RBC, led a toast to past CEO Michael Hind, in tribute to his 11 years at the helm.

The Tri-Cities Chamber works to strengthen business and community in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, and Belcarra through advocacy, benefits, and connections for its members. Learn more about how the Chamber can support you and your business by visiting tricitieschamber.com/membership.

Pictured are the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce 2022 Board Directors.

Front Row (L-R): Ryan Oake, Vivien Symington, Mary Vellani, Ryan Whittle, Jennifer McKinnon, and Kathryn Millar. Back Row (L-R): Belén Welch, Kelso Kennedy, Jenifer Wright, Vineet Verghese, Adel Gamar, and Ryan Jamieson.

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2021:REMEMBERING THOSE WHO LEFT US

Heroes set examples, left legacies in Tri-Cities They advocated for community and the environment The Tri-Cities lost many heroes this year — including two Freedom of the City recipients.

All shared a love for the environment, setting examples and leaving legacies for the Tri-Cities.

• In April, Coquitlam pi-

oneer and French Scouting leader Jean Lambert died.

A Coquitlam Freedom honouree, Lambert was best known for his work in Maillardville, and for founding the French Scouting movement in B.C. as well as the Jammers, a Club Bel Age band.

• In June, Port Coquitlam resident Don Gillespie died at the age of 90. A longtime member of the

Burke Mountain Naturalists, Gillespie added new paths to connect Coquitlam with trails in the area that’s known today as Pinecone Burke Provincial Park.

He also cared for the səmiq̓wəʔelə/Riverview Lands.

• In July, Roger Loubert passed away two days before his 76th birthday. A proud Maillardville resident, he was the first photography

teacher at Place des Arts, and was a board member of various non-profit and civic groups including the Como Watershed Group, ArtsConnect, Tri-Cities Community TV and the Minnekhada Park Association.

• In October, longtime Port Coquitlam resident Shane Peachman passed away. Best known for his volunteerism with the Hyde

Creek Watershed Society, Peachman started his retirement by helping to build its education hub and hatchery at 3636 Coast Meridian Rd. • In November, the Port Coquitlam and District Hunting and Fishing Club announced the death of “one of its most valued members”: Norm Fletcher.

He was a sage of salmon and a tireless volunteer with the Grist Goeson Memorial

Hatchery run by the PCDHFC. • And in late November, Mary Anne Cooper, 107, a passionate advocate for the preservation of the IoCo townsite, died. A well-regarded heritage activist who was also an award-winning swimmer, environmentalist and volunteer, Cooper was a Port Moody Freedom of the City recipient.

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There are steps you can take in adjusting your home environment that may help.

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British Columbia’s needs a province-wide approach for reporting seniors abuse amid complaints that are “significantly rising,” says the provincial advocate for seniors.

Isobel Mackenzie said there is a clear five-year pattern of increasing reports of seniors abuse and neglect.

But, she added, the fragmented reporting system suggests the problem could be more widespread.

“The challenge is that the system is not reliably effective and many vulnerable seniors may be falling through

the cracks,” she said in her report released recently.

Over the past three to five years, the report says there has been a 49 per cent increase in reports of abuse, neglect and self-neglect to designated agencies or health authorities.

Complaints to RCMP of violent crime rose 69 per cent, while reports to Vancouver police of physical abuse was up 87 per cent and financial abuse up by 49 per cent, it says.

Among her recommendations, Mackenzie said a review of the Adult Guardianship Act should consider the need to legally report suspected abuse of vulnerable adults, similar to an existing legal requirement

to report child abuse.

The report also calls for the implementation of a central contact with one phone number to call about concerns, to be managed by professionals trained in adult protection.

“We know that seniors abuse and neglect exists in our communities and there is growing concern that it’s increasing yet remains hidden and invisible to most of us,” Mackenzie said.

The ministry said it is working with federal, provincial and territorial partners on a newly established elder abuse working group. It will ensure B.C. is implementing the most current and effective approaches to deal with the issue.

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Début books, virtual shows and outdoor fun With the provincial health orders waxing and waning this year, it was a tough go for performers and arts venues — with shows booked, only to be cancelled a few weeks later.

Still, the continued COVID-19 pandemic proved to be fruitful for many in the

arts field and, in some cases, the work reflected the mental health challenges during the lockdowns.

Here are some of the highlights that Tri-City creators produced this year: • Coquitlam’s Susan Greig opened Braid Street Studios in Port Coquitlam

in February after the New Westminster building that the popular arts hub was in was razed for housing.

• Steve Sainas, a Coquitlam resident and Terry Fox Secondary’s Rock School teacher, joined forces with CoquitlamPort Coquitlam MP Ron

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• Port Coquitlam’s Margaret Franz released her debut book in March about her sister Mary Steinhauser, a psychiatric nurse who was killed in 1975 during a hostage-taking at the BC Penitentiary in New Westminster.

• Asalah Youssef, 18, of Port Coquitlam, offered nine images and stories about the pandemic in an outdoor photo exhibit at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam that captured the pandemic isolation around the world.

• Dolores Altin and Elvira Monteforte created tree costumes with the public out of

Dolores Altin and Elvira Monteforte dressed up trees at Lions Park in Port Coquitlam — a city initiative that also brought attention to the natural environment. JANIS CLEUGH/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

recyclable materials to dress up trees at Port Coquitlam’s Lions Park. Their cityfunded project paid tribute to Suzanne Simard’s studies on tree connectivity.

• The TD Community Plaza was busy on Saturday nights in the summer as Alberto Gonzalez and Teresa Szfler of the Hot Salsa Dance Zone held outdoor salsa lessons and dance parties, drawing hundreds of revellers.

• Thousands of actors and crew members landed in Port Moody this summer to film a massive new TV adaptation of James Clavell’s Shogun, at the Flavelle sawmill site. Part of the property was turned into a 17th century Japanese village.

• The BC Highland Games made use of the pandemic window between stages

3 and 4 to host its annual ScotFestBC at Coquitlam’s Town Centre Park in early September. Vaccination stations were set up at the entrance.

• For the second year in a row, Photomotion — a juried digital slide show of photography from members of Port Moody’s Pacific Digital Photography Club — was held virtually instead of at the Inlet Theatre in November. “We have had over 900 views from 20 different countries, and have raised over $1,400 in donations,” co-organizer Jim Hayes told the Tri-City News.

• The Blackberry Artists Society, a non-profit collective that runs the Blackberry Gift Shop and is under the leadership of Del Holbrook, marked its 25th Christmas Marketplace at PoMoArts.

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Clockwise from left: Centennial Centaurs’ Chase Doucette is sent to the ground by a Heritage Woods defender. Kai En Yan, of the Gleneagle Talons has nothing left after his race at the Fraser North district cross-country championships. Olivia Pero doesn’t let her deafness hold her back from success on the basketball court. Kaiden Exner celebrates a semifinal win by the Terry Fox Ravens football team. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

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Games on. Again Sports’ absence only made the heart for it grow stronger MARIO BARTEL mbartel@tricitynews.com

In the grand scheme of things, sports may not save lives, cure disease or reduce climate change. But its absence for many months then gradual return highlighted its importance to our mental health.

Even when denied the

opportunity for competition, athletes and weekend warriors found ways to stay active, overcome challenges and strive for goals.

And when the games returned they were more than ready to play with renewed enthusiasm and dedication.

The fabric of our lives and community are richer when the fields, pitches, diamonds, pools and gyms are alive with the sounds and sights of sports. Because in the end, it’s not about winners and losers, it’s about just being able to play.

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8. Type of cell 11. Oblong pulpits 13. Pitching statistic 14 Uncommon 15. Liabilities 16. Thin, straight bar 17. Oh goodness!

18. Competitions 20. __ Jima, WW II battlefield 21. Professional assn. (abbr.)

22. Italian mountain range 25. Taking possession of 30. Used in cooking and medicine 31. Water (French) 32. Parent a child 33. Sun-dried brick 38. One point south of due east 41. Female fashion accessory 43. A way of making a copy of 45. A way to debilitate 47. Wings 49. Social insect

50. Dull brown fabrics 55. Indian musical pattern 56. N. England university 57. Portable stands for coffins 59. Iranian district 60. Envision 61. Passerine bird genus 62. Container 63. Falter 64. Tunisian city

23. A type of cast 24. Large, tropical lizard 25. Half of “Milli Vanilli” 26. Single 27. Big truck 28. Midway between east and southeast 29. Et __: indicates further 34. Insecticide 35. Luke Skywalker’s mentor __-Wan 36. Cast out 37. Breakfast food 39. By reason of 40. One who makes thread

41. Baseball stat 42. Breezed through 44. Frothy mass of bubbles 45. Tony-winning actress Daisy 46. Made of fermented honey and water 47. Member of a Semitic people 48. Monetary unit of the Maldives 51. Run batted in 52. Makes publicly known 53. Disagreement 54. Soluble ribonucleic acid 58. Single-reed instrument

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2. Passover offering 3. Swedish rock group 4. Collegiate military organization 5. Large nests 6. Beloved baked good 7. 1980s pop legend 8. Finger millet 9. Hillside 10. Surrender 12. Midway between south and southeast 14. Long, narrow strap 19. Discount

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TRICITYNEWS.COM THURSDAY, DECEMBER 30, 2021

Roast Pork 脆皮燒肉

New Pacific Supermarket

11.99

$

Effective from December 31, 2021 to January 3, 2022

Mini Cucumber

Hwai Shan

King Oyster Mushroom

迷你青瓜

鐵棍淮山

新鮮杏鮑菇

利泉魚丸

5.99

$

/LB

$

/LB

Pink Honey Pomelo

2.49

Lean Pork

紅肉冰糖蜜柚

火鍋肥牛片-AA級

LGM Chilli in Oil-Varieties 280g 貴陽老干媽-多款

21.99

$

/EA

San Remo Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1L SR特級橄欖油 $

$

/EA

$

2.89

/EA

Searay Leather Jacket 海威即煮沙孟魚

2 for $6.99 /EA

$

NewPacificSupermarket

604.552.6108

8.39 /LB

3.99

$

$

/EA

頂好五香豆乾

$

/EA

Fresh Beef Finger Meat 新鮮牛肋條

5.99 /EA

4.29 /EA

Skinless Goat Meat Cube 無皮羊肉粒

7.99

$

/LB

Largest Selection of Locally Grown Vegetables From Our Own Farm!

Unit 1056, 1163 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam

/EA

Superior Black Sesame/Reduced Sugar High Fibre Soy Drink 1.89L 頂好黑芝麻/低糖高纖豆漿

2 for $6.39

$

1.79

NSF Fz. Golden Fried Fish Cake 220g 北洋海產急凍港式魚腐

3.49

280g

/LB

WanLiXiang Premium Matured Huang Jiu 750mL 萬里香紹興花雕廚用酒

/EA

Superior Savory 5 Spice Pressed Tofu

18.99

$

/LB

7.49

$

/EA

2.29

$

/EA

AC Shanghai Steamed Glutinous Rice Shumai 420g AC老上海糯米燒賣

6.49

$

/EA

Searay Clam Meat 300g 海威無沙靚蜆肉

$

/EA

Superior Northern Style Tofu 680g 頂好北方老豆腐

2.29

2.99

LKK Pure Sesame Oil 443.6mL 李錦記純正芝麻油

Cook Stone Butane Gas 4x220g CS瓦斯瓶

7.99

Sunrise Smooth Fresh Tofu Pack 700g 日昇鮮裝滑滑豆腐皇

$

/LB

7.99

/LB

Glen Dr

Northern Ave COQUITLAM CENTRE

(Located in Henderson Mall)

Offers valid from Dec. 31, 2021 - Jan. 3, 2022. Quantities and /or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in store, no rain check or substitution. Advertised prices and product selection may vary by store, New Pacific Supermarket reserves the right to limit quantities, descriptions take precedence over photos. We reserve the right to correct any unintentional errors that may occur in the copy or illustrations.

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Linc

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Ave

Westwood St

Fair Brand Thai Jasmine Rice 20LB 亞姐泰國香米

$

1.49

$

/LB

The High St

6.49

/EA

AA Beef Short Plate Sliced- (Hot Pot)

瘦肉

藍鳥大甜橙

$

2 for$5.00

/LB

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Blue Jay Oranges - Large

3.99

Pin

$

Heffley Crescent

生猛游水蜆

Golden Summit Fish Ball

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Live Manila Clam

/LB