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Port Moody firefighters, including (from left) Chief Ron Coulson, Steve Dynie, Dorian Locke, Doug Stewart and Tyler Doud, are putting their best arms forward as the department prepares to host its fifth annual blood donor clinic on May 2 at its Inlet Centre fire hall. You can sign up now to contribute. See story, page 8.

CRIME & COURTS

Murray gets 9 months for sex assault Janis Cleugh The Tri-CiTy News

A former Port Coquitlam municipal parks worker who also coached basketball at Terry Fox secondary is behind bars after being sentenced for a sexual assault that occurred 26 years ago.

Wednesday afternoon, PoCo provincial court Judge Deirdre Pothecary sentenced David Murray, a former Pitt Meadows city councillor, to nine months in jail. Murray, who is in his 60s, declined to speak at his sentencing hearing before he was handcuffed

by the sheriffs and led away.

In her ruling, Pothecary said she considered society’s growing awareness — and the trend toward higher sentencing, since the offence happened — of the impact of sexual assaults on victims, especially minors.

In this case, the victim, who

cannot be identified under terms of a court-ordered a publication ban, was 14 when she was working for Murray at his business, Tiger Sport Shop, at the end of the summer of 1992. At the time, he was 36. see ‘NOTHING FELT RIGHT’, page 6

VANCOUVER CHARGES

A Coquitlam man has been charged with a string of assaults that took place in Vancouver: see page 7

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PORT MOODY TAXES

PoMo considering ‘very high number’ Mayor says city should be able to trim from 4.6% Mario Bartel

The Tri-CiTy News

Port Moody residents may want to prepare themselves for a hefty property tax bill this summer.

Taxes are currently set to go up by 4.6%, and with two more deliberations on the city’s fiveyear financial plan yet to come, the city’s finance committee is struggling to lessen the hit.

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“We’ve got a very high number as a tax increase this year, and I don’t feel we’ve done all we

can to make that lower,” Mayor Mike Clay told last Tuesday’s meeting of the committee.

But acting city manager Paul Rockwood said any further paring of the budget would mean cutting services or eliminating some new positions, such as a fire prevention officer, that have already been approved. He said staff wages are the biggest driver of the tax increase, accounting for 2.83% of the 4.6%.

Coun. Zoe Royer said residents have become accustomed to a certain level of service from the city and cutting any services would be a tough sell.

“I think we have many pressures from a city that is on

the verge of some significant growth,” Royer said. “I don’t know that we can aggressively cut this budget.”

Clay said economies need to be found.

“In an organization as big as this, if we said we need to shave 1% off our budget, we could do it,” he said.

The proposed budget for 2018 also includes a .75% increase for the city’s police department as well as a 1% levy to fund the city’s master transportation plan.

Staff will now prepare the bylaws to implement the financial plan for further delibera-

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BUILDING COMMUNITY

Greeting growth, one ‘hello’ at a time PoMo Foundation aims to start a few conversations

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Mario Bartel

The Tri-CiTy News

Every conversation begins with “hello.”

And Heidi Maddrell, the director of the Port Moody Foundation, hopes at least some of those conversations become substantive discussions about the type of community Port Moody wants to be.

That’s the premise behind Say “Hello” PoMo, the foundation’s third annual community campaign to connect its residents, leaders and businesses with one another.

The event launches April 16 at 6 p.m. with PoMo Talks, a discussion forum on the future of the city, to be held at the Inlet Theatre. Over the course of the following two weeks, through April 30, the foundation will host a series of other events, like a doggy meet-up at Bert Flinn Park, to foster connections and spark conversations.

This year’s theme is growth and sustainable community.

Maddrell said it’s a topic that’s at the core of every debate and discussion surrounding new developments proposed for Port Moody and the impacts they’ll have on traffic, quality of life and the city’s small-town vibe.

But Maddrell hopes these discussions will transcend the political context of Port Moody’s growth.

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Heidi Maddrell, of the Port Moody Foundation, enjoys a spontaneous serenade by Michael Howells on the pier at Rocky Point Park on Wednesday. Maddrell said those kind of interactions help build community and are often sparked by a simple, friendly greeting. That’s the premise behind the foundation’s third annual Say “Hello” PoMo campaign that begins April 16. she said. “Cities evolve and change but we want to concentrate on the social impact of growth.”

Those impacts can be felt in services such as fire and police protection, the ability of seniors to stay and thrive in their community, the stresses on health care and affordability, and the opportunities created for business.

Finding common ground to all those aspects of community

life is key to creating a healthy, sustainable community, Maddrell said.

“We have to look at a framework of values we have for our community,” she said. “Once we determine what’s important, we can move forward.”

To foster discussion, the foundation has cultivated a series of Facebook groups for specific neighbourhoods in Port Moody, the city’s food culture and even its dogs. Maddrell said

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many of those have taken on a life of their own, connecting longtime residents and welcoming newcomers.

And as the city grows, the importance of those connections increases. “Everybody thinks Port Moody is doing fine,” Maddrell said. “We need a wellrun city physically, but we also need a city with a strong social infrastructure.”

Only when that’s achieved, Maddrell said, she’ll be able to

move on to other challenges.

“Our goal is to get to the point we’re not needed anymore,” she said of the PoMo Foundation.

“We hope then everyone in Port Moody cares for each other.”

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• To find out more about Say “Hello” PoMo and the Port Moody Foundation, go to www. portmoodyfoundation.ca. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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The city of Port Moody is looking for a few great citizens. Nominations are open until April 30 for PoMo’s 2018 civic awards in five categories: • The Peter Hulbert accessibility award recognizes an individual, business, community group, educator or government agency that works to remove barriers for individuals with disabilities.

• The arts award honours an individual, organization or business that contributes the artistic and cultural life of PoMo. • The environmental award goes to an individual, organization or business that advances environmental preservation and awareness.

• The heritage award recognizes an individual, organization or business for advocating heritage preservation through initiatives or projects that preserve, rehabilitate, restore or create awareness of a cultural resource.

• The sports award is for local athletes, teams or builders like coaches, officials and volunteers, who are role models and encourage young people to get involved in sports and lead healthy lifestyles.

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CRIME & COURTS

‘Nothing felt right anymore,’ Murray’s victim tells court continued from front page

During the trial last fall, the judge heard how the girl was seduced by Murray, who bought her clothing and dinners, for three weeks before the incident happened. The court heard how Murray had asked his young employee to come in early for work and to wear loose clothing so he could practise sports massage on her.

At the rear of his Port Coquitlam store that morning, he asked her to lay down so he further his techniques, the judge said, before he digitally penetrated her. She then flipped over and he continued the sex offence. The girl completed her shift that day but never returned, the court heard.

In her victim impact statement, which she read to Pothecary from the witness stand, the woman described how the assault continued to haunt her. Afterward, she felt “unsafe,” “confused” and “vulnerable,” and wasn’t able to trust people.

“Nothing felt right any more,” she told the court.

She said she felt “embarrassed and ashamed of my body” and had suicidal tendencies. “I punished myself for

Dave Murray was convicted of sexual assault of a teenage girl 26 years ago and was sentenced Wednesday to nine months in jail. it,” she said, adding, “A piece of me disappeared that I can never get back.”

The woman stated, in the past few years, she kept running into Murray while he went about his civic duties in Pitt Meadows; seeing him affected her socially and professionally, she said, and in 2016 she decided to contact police about the crime.

After the trial last October, “I was unable to continue,” she said, telling the judge she sold her business to give her more “time and space to come through this a stronger woman.”

Murray’s defence lawyer, J.R.

McRoberts, asked Pothecary to impose a six-month conditional sentence order — equivalent to a jail term but served outside of prison — while Crown counsel Wendy Wakabayashi called for a sentence of nine to 12 months behind bars.

McRoberts argued Murray had no previous convictions, has faced financial ruin — he was fired from the city of PoCo, McRoberts said, though city spokesperson Pardeep Purewal told The Tri-City News he retired — has been hospitalized for depression and has encountered “intense” local and national media scrutiny

because of his public service position (he resigned from Pitt Meadows council in January).

McRoberts also noted Murray, a father of two, had coached basketball for years at Terry Fox secondary, including as head coach of the girls’ teams from 2003 to ’07, and received a letter of recommendation from the program director, Don Van Os, who noted he would rehire Murray for his coaching talents.

Wakabayashi argued for jail time to protect children from such offences, especially by authority figures, a sentiment reiterated by the judge.

In addition to jail time, as part of his sentence, Murray is also on probation for three years, can’t have contact with the victim or her family, isn’t allowed to visit Pitt Meadows unless commuting, must attend counselling and is banned from working or volunteering with children 16 and under.

The court also heard Murray had hired a private investigator to follow and befriend the victim while the police investigation took place, and the judge ordered that any tapes, copies and transcripts of recordings made by the investigator be destroyed.

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Council Meeting

When: Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Where: Port Moody City Hall, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody, B.C. Times: Regular Council Meeting, 7pm Webcast is available by noon on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at portmoody.ca/video We live stream our Council meetings online at portmoody.ca/watchlive.

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Far left: A security video photo of a suspect in an assault earlier this year in Vancouver. Left: Vancouver Police Department’s spokesperson, Sg. Jason Robillard, who spoke to reporters at a press conference yesterday about the arrest of Coquitlam resident Colin Akwei, 39, in connection with a string of assaults in the city.

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COPS & CRIME

Coquitlam man charged in string of Vancouver attacks Gary MCKenna The Tri-CiTy News

A Coquitlam man has been arrested following a string of unprovoked assaults last month on Vancouver’s west side.

Colin Akwei, 39, has been charged with one count of assault and one count of assault with a weapon, but police said Thursday more charges could be on the way.

Vancouver Police Department Sgt. Jason Robillard told media yesterday investigators are still trying to determine what prompted the attacks.

“Investigators are still

working diligently to try and uncover a motive here,” he said during a press conference at VPD headquarters. “Right now, it is not clear what the motive was.”

Police put out a public plea for information March 6 after four assaults were carried out by a man matching the same description last month.

The first two incidents occurred Feb. 5 just before and just after 5 p.m. in the area of West 2nd Avenue and Burrard Street, and West Broadway and Alma Street. A third incident occurred Feb. 22 just after 10 p.m. near Granville Street and West Broadway, and the last one happened Feb. 24 just after

midnight at West Broadway and Laurel Street.

In each case, Robillard said, the suspect approached a victim on a sidewalk or in a convenience store and punched, elbowed or pushed the person before walking away. The incidents were random, he added, noting several victims suffered minor injuries.

“They were very minor physical injuries,” Robillard said. “There are other injuries associated with this — emotional injuries and things like that. We always keep that under consideration. We are fortunate that nobody was harmed seriously physically.”

He added that the victims

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were varied: an Asian man in his 20s, a South Asian woman in her early 20s, a Caucasian man in his early 20s and a Caucasian woman in her early 40s.

A photo of the suspect taken from surveillance footage at a convenience store was released to the public last week, which prompted a member of the public to come forward.

“Acting on a tip from the public, investigators identified Mr. Akwei, and, just after 3 p.m. yesterday, he was arrested in Coquitlam,” Robillard said, reading from a prepared statement. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC – with files from Vancouver Courier

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BLOOD DONATIONS

Celebrate Easter with Firefighters’ forearms Coquitlam Public Library

are forward for blood You can register to give blood at clinic on May 2

The City Centre Branch is OPEN 10 am–5 pm: Sunday, April 1 & Monday, April 2

Mario Bartel

The Tri-CiTy News

If anyone knows the lifesaving value of donated blood, it’s firefighters.

On May 2, from 10 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Port Moody firefighters will be rolling up their sleeves and putting their best forearms forward as the department hosts its fifth annual blood donor clinic at its Inlet Centre fire hall.

And you can, too.

Port Moody Fire Chief Ron Coulson said the clinic is an important community initiative that hits close to home for firefighters, who are often the first to attend to trauma victims at incidents such as motor vehicle collisions.

Last year, those kinds of calls amounted to 11% of the department’s call-outs.

“We do recognize the work we do around the clinic is related to the work we do in the field,” Coulson said.

While Coulson said his firefighters aren’t obligated

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Port Moody firefighters are hosting — and participating in — a blood donor clinic May 2 and you can sign up now to give.

REGISTER NOW To register for the PoMo firefighters’ clinic, go to www. blood.ca or call 1-888-2DONATE and reference the May 2 clinic at 150 Newport Dr. to donate blood themselves, clinic day is an all-hands effort that will see the department’s equipment moved out of the four large truck bays so clinicians and volunteers from Canadian Blood Services (CBS) can move in.

“That’s why we hope for a nice day,” Coulson said, adding the clinic has no effect on the department’s ability to

respond to emergencies.

While last year’s clinic collected 130 units of blood, the goal for this year is a more modest 73 as CBS won’t be sending as large an operation.

While the capacity for donations may not be as great, Coulson said the need never diminishes. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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Wednesday, Health Canada issued the callback for 40,000 Kidde dual-sensor (photoelectric and ionization) smoke alarms made between September 2016 and October 2017. The model numbers are: PI2010CA (AC/ hard-wired) and PI9010CA (DC/battery powered).

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The smoke alarm recall comes five months after Kidde called back 2.7 million of its fire extinguishers.

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When Michael and Dominic Vogel first pitched their idea for a virtual Bitcoin ATM on Dragons Den back in 2016, the average price of the crypto-currency was around $600 Cdn. Today, even with recent tumult in the markets, the value has ballooned to more than $11,500, and the Port Coquitlam brothers are hoping to capitalize on the growth.

While the Dragons turned them down, their business, Netcoins, was recently acquired by a venture capital firm and is now trading on the Canadian Stock Exchange.

Michael Vogel told The TriCity News the move marks a major milestone for the company, which already offers services at more than 3,000 vendors across the country.

“We were basically at the point where the company was growing far more rapidly than we could hold on for,” he said.

“The public market was a good avenue for scaling up.”

As Bitcoin has become more popular and is accepted by more merchants, consumers often wonder how they can purchase the crypto-currency.

That’s where Netcoins comes in. Instead of a costly Bitcoin ATM, which can run $30,000 for retailers who then recoup the cost by charging expensive fees, Netcoins allows vendors to conduct their transactions over a device, like a tablet or laptop.

When a purchase is made, Netcoins’ software creates a digital wallet for the customer, who is then sent their Bitcoins

in real time.

“We don’t have to charge a lot of markup,” Vogel explained, noting that the fees for Netcoins transactions are half the cost of a typical Bitcoin ATM. The retailer and Netcoins share the small convenience fee while the customer gets their Bitcoins from a trusted source at a face-to-face, bricks-andmortar location, he said.

“A lot of people are looking for a trustworthy way to buy it,” Vogel said, adding that many of the online exchanges are located overseas and fraught with scams. “You just don’t know, especially if you are brand new to it.”

So far, the technology has been used by thousands of people, who have made millions in Bitcoin orders using Netcoins’ technology.

The idea for Netcoins grew out of the TriCelerate program, which operates the Innovation Hub at the Coquitlam Public Library and mentors young entrepreneurs in the Tri-Cities.

Vogel said he believes his company is the first “seed-to-sold” technology company to come out of the initiative in the TriCities.

While he can’t get into specifics about how much the venture capitalist firm paid for Netcoins — it is a combination of cash and stock in the new venture — Vogel said he will continue to be affiliated with the business. He currently holds the role of director and vicepresident of technology, and said he is eager to participate as the company takes the next step in its development.

“I am still involved,” he said, later adding: “It feels like a real company, even though it started with humble beginnings.”

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an alleged romance fraudster could have more victims, say cops Alleged victims have contacted police recently Gary McKenna

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New alleged victims have come forward after the Coquitlam RCMP warned the public of a romance fraudster accused of bilking money out of people he met on dating websites.

Earlier this month, Mounties confirmed that two people had been caught up in the scam allegedly perpetrated by Reza Moeinian, a 37-year-old Maple Ridge man, and investigators believed there could be other victims. Now, the RCMP said at least two more people have spoken with police.

“More potential victims are coming forward and we are following up on a steady stream of new information,” said Coquitlam RCMP Cpl. Michael McLaughlin. “I will confirm that we are dealing with more than one potential new victim.”

Moeinian is accused of developing romantic relationships

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Reza Moeinian is a 37-year-old from Maple Ridge who is accused of entering into romantic relationships with woman in order to steal their money. with more than one person.

After several months, he convinces the victims to sigh up for credit cards and lines of credit, “which are promptly drained,” McLaughlin said.

He often uses a pseudonym and poses as a foreign businessman, according to police.

Coquitlam RCMP released Moeinian’s name and image to the public in early March after hearing of similar incidents around Metro Vancouver.

McLaughlin said at the time that police were unable to find

“the sources of income that explain [Moeinian’s] lifestyle.”

So far, he has been charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000, one count of theft over $5,000 and one count of causing someone to use a forged document associated with the initial two victims. But McLaughlin said officers expect to present new evidence to Crown in the coming months, which could lead to additional charges.

Investigators continue to encourage potential victims to come forward if they have not yet spoken with police and said their identities will be protected.

Moeinian is described as a Middle Eastern man with a medium complexion, short, brown hair, and brown eyes; he is 5’8” tall and has a slender build, weighing 135 lb.

Mounties are asking anyone who may have been a victim to call their local police department. Those who may have been victimized in Anmore, Belcarra, Coquitlam or Port Coquitlam can call the Coquitlam RCMP’s non-emergency line at 604945-1550 and ask to speak with Const. Alex Bojic. gmckenna@tricitynews.com @gmckennaTC

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It’s a relief the TransLink Mayors’ Council has come up with a plan to pay for Phase 2 of its transit plan that will include upgrades to the Millennium and Expo SkyTrain lines and keep construction of light rail to Surrey and the broadway line on schedule. although we will pay a bit more in transit fares, property taxes and parking fees, the newest charge is the $300- to $600-per-unit development cost charge on new residential development. but there is no vehicle levy or increased carbon tax — fees that had been considered and dropped; also not on the horizon is any sales tax hike, which was roundly defeated in a referendum. a hike in fuel taxes was also left off the list, thankfully, because we already pay a lot for gas.

Certainly, these increases will be somewhat painful but they are fairly conventional and ensure developers that benefit from proximity to transit lines will also contribute.

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ith all due respect to brad Pitt, it’s time this silence was finally broken. We need to talk about fight Club.

I know Rule No. 1 is you do not talk about fight Club but I can’t keep quiet anymore. In fact, I’ve been openly discussing fight Club for the past several months. anyone I encounter who is in a similar situation to me — with two or more children under the age of ANDY PREST 12 — I break the code of silence with a simple question: do your kids fight?

The answer is always the same. The parent will laugh and laugh and get a faraway look in their eyes, and when they finally wipe away the tears, they will punch me in the throat.

“Yes,” they will say. and then I feel the need to clarify. I’m not just talking about bickering or squabbling or even a bit of pushing and shoving. I’m talking about real violence: punches, kicks, flying tackles, snow shovels to the back of the head. do your kids fight like that?

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“Yes.” deep breath. “Yes, they do.”

Then I feel a bit better because I know I am not alone. Well, sometimes I am alone because the other parent has thrown themselves through the nearest window. anyway, I’m here to talk about fight Club because I am frankly astounded by the level of violence that normal, everyday humans are exposed to when they become parents. I feel my parents are to blame for the shock that I am feeling. When my children first became old enough to make a tiny little fist and slam it into their sibling’s skull, I asked my parents what my brother and I were like as kids. How much did we fight?

Their answer, bless their hearts, was to say that they couldn’t recall many fights. My brother and I were perfect little angels, apparently, basically raising ourselves hand-in-hand as we faced the challenges of childhood and dreamed the dreams of adulthood. and watched Ghostbusters together 87 times.

It sounds like a lovely childhood but it is not exactly how I remember things. We were pretty chill siblings but, as the younger brother, I vaguely recall getting pretty good at the game of suckerpunch-and-run-away-and-probably-get-caught-and-pummelled. but then in my teens and 20s, my life was, thankfully, quite free of violence. Sure, there were a few soccer games that devolved into

brawls. That’s soccer for you. and sure one of my friends inexplicably shoved another friend at a party, breaking a wooden chair into splinters. That’s fireball whisky for you. but other than that, it was all croquet and chardonnay. It was only after I had kids that I was reminded what a croquet mallet can do when a ball becomes nestled beside someone else’s face.

It’s a bit of an odd sensation to spend 20 years in relative harmony and bliss only to discover that age 35 arrives with tiny hand grenades ready to go off at any time, particularly when they feel that some other slightly older hand grenade has gotten a fraction more orange juice for breakfast. The level of violence, and the brazenness with which it is doled out, really is quite shocking. Last weekend, one of my sons figured out how to inflict maximum damage with a pepperoni stick. and not even a spicy one — honey garlic.

The violence is real and it’s wild. and that’s why I ask people to share their stories with me, and that’s why it’s comforting to hear back from people that they are going through this stuff too. feel free to share your own stories — I want to hear from other parents and let them know that they, too, are not alone if they have children who act like they are in training for a career as a prison rioter. see ‘MOSTLY WONDERFUL’, page 14

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Opponents of PR are Support changes afraid of losing power to pharmacare, too The Editor, Re. “Why is changing electoral system so easy?” (Opinion, The Tri-City News, March 16).

Where to start in refuting Mike Klassen’s column and its flawed arguments against moving to a much fairer electoral system?

The opponents of electoral reform are afraid that if proportional representation (PR) is adopted, they will either lose their stranglehold on power or B.C. will go to hell in a hand basket.

They will use any argument to appeal to voters to stop this mad rush to electoral reform.

One of their favourite arguments is that because strata rules require changes in bylaws to have the approval of three quarters of residents, this referendum should require three quarters approval. They neglect to say that in all levels of

MIKE KLASSEN government, most if not all important bills only require a 50% plus majority — think abortion, assisted death, voting age, the legalization of marijuana, the right for women, Asians and indigenous peoples.

In echoing the talking points of the opponents of electoral reform, Mr. Klassen, in righteous indignation states, “If as

few as 30% of voters cast ballots in the referendum as some suggest, this means that as little as 15% of voters will choose the electoral system for 100% of British Columbians.”

What does he think happens every time we have an election? Election after election in every town, in every province and in Canada elects a government based on the results of votes cast by whomever decides, on that day, to vote. The BC Liberals were elected in every election but the last, with just around 40% of the vote, and got to tell the other 60% of voters how things were going to be. This is how they want things to continue.

Want a much fairer electoral system, where your vote is guaranteed to elect a person who will represent your interests? Vote Yes for PR. Daryl Sturdy, Vancouver

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The Editor, Re. “MSP rule will cost” (The Tri-City News, March 16).

Why not offset the payroll tax with pharmacare?

MSP was one of the most regressive taxes out there.

When someone who makes $45,000 a year has to pay the same amount as someone who makes $450,000, that is not fair taxation.

Generally those with wellpaying, stable jobs already enjoyed their employer paying the MSP premiums while those with more precarious work paid out of pocket. I’ve been in both situations. I’m glad the new government is getting rid of that system and has figured out a more progressive way to pay for the lost revenue, as after 16 years of tax cuts primarily benefiting the wealthy and corporations, we cannot afford to take more out of social programs, which a recent article in the Canadian Medical

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Association Journal shows saves money for the health care system and results in a healthier society.

There is a way, however, that B.C. municipalities can recoup approximately two thirds of the more progressive payroll tax, and it also has to do with more equitable health funding.

The federal government is currently looking into a pharmacare plan and I would urge every Tri-Cities municipality and citizen to send a letter supporting such a system.

Currently, Canadians pay

more for their pharmaceutical drugs than any other OECD country. Approximately 10% cannot afford their prescriptions, leaving often the most vulnerable of us to choose between rent, food or health.

Municipalities currently pay at least a part of their employees’ private health care costs. Calculations done by the Canadian Doctors for Medicare, outlined in a report by Columbia Institute for Civic Governance, estimates that a city the size of Vancouver would save $3 million a year if we had national pharmacare, which translates roughly to $1 million for the Tri-Cities population.

I would rather have the payroll tax than MSP premiums but I hope that our municipalities show leadership in asking the federal government to ensure all Canadians had equitable access of medications. It would save them money.

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REAL ESTATE

New tip line in case of shady RE deals Tips will be taken for suspected misconduct

If you’ve experienced shady practices in a real estate deal, you now have somewhere you can report them.

The Real Estate Council of BC has launched an anonymous tip line for consumers and real estate professionals to alert the Crown agency that regulates real estate licences about any suspicious activities.

The tip line operates in addition to the council’s existing complaints process but the organization’s chair, Robert Holmes, said in a press release it offers an added layer of security for consumers.

“Anyone can now report suspected misconduct on a confidential basis… and we will follow it up,” Holmes said in a press release.

Tips are reviewed by trained investigators who can then take appropriate action. Fines for violating the council’s professional and ethical standards were recently increased by the provincial NDP government from $10,000 for an individual to $250,000.

“People deserve to know that they can trust the professionals they are working with when they are buying or selling real estate,” Finance Minister Carole James said in the release.

New rules to protect consumers — including more disclosure about real estate

‘Mostly wonderful’ continued from page 12

Don’t get me wrong, my children are mostly wonderful and I love them with all my heart. Their teachers report that they are well-behaved little cherubs who sweetly and calmly help their fellow students with their work and who would never dream of challenging someone to a race and then, when they see that they are losing, shove that person facefirst into a door frame. No, sir, they would never do that.

My wife and I are strongly opposed to all of this child MMA, and so we finally got desperate enough to play the most powerful card in the deck. Any hitting — even one tiny little punch — now results in a loss of their already limited TV privileges for a day. It’s working, for now at least, because screen time seems to be the one thing that they prize more than making each other bleed.

We’ve also learned to think outside the box a bit. Many of the fights at our house occurred first thing in the morning when they would burst out of their room and run towards ours, a race that inevitably ended up at the foot of our bed complete with wails and screeches and punches. It was like being awoken every morning by a NASCAR race.

We talked to the usual instigator and came to the mutual conclusion that he is a grumpy jerk in the morning before he fully wakes up. As a result, we came up with plan to find him a safe, quiet nearby spot for him to go while he wakes up, and now our internal crime statistics show a 60% reduction in pre-breakfast assaults.

And someday it will stop altogether, right? They won’t still be wailing on each other at age 29, right? Well, as long as they stay away from that Brad Pitt punk.

Andy Prest is the sports editor for the North Shore News. aprest@nsnews.com • @Sports_Andy

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New group aims to connect with isolated seniors in Tri-Cities More Tri-City seniors than ever are staying in their own homes but not getting out into the community.

A newly formed charity in Port Coquitlam wants to reach out to get more of them involved with matters ranging from tax and estate preparation to adaptive recreation and flu vaccinations.

Irene Brown, president of the RJ Kent Housing Society, which recently obtained nonprofit status, said her group is calling for new members and donations as it expands its services and programs.

“We’re finding there are a lot of people on their own and don’t leave their homes,” Brown said. “We want to make contact with them to know they are OK and help them to reduce the isolation and loneliness.”

Membership is a minimum of $10 a year; corporate sponsorship is also sought. Call 778285-5554.

TALK FOOD WITH PRO AT DOgWOOD THURS.

A Coquitlam recreation centre for older adults is hosting a program next Thursday about tasty subject: food.

Dogwood Pavilion is offering a program about unlocking the many potentials of food in celebration of March Nutrition Month. Registered dietitian Iolanda Danielis will discuss how food can enhance our lives, improve health, fuel activities and bring people together. The presentation will review how food has the potential to: • Fuel: Stay energized by planning nutritious snacks into your day.

• Prevent: Understand how food can help prevent chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

• Heal: Learn how food can promote healing and how dietitians work in health care teams to make a difference.

• Connect: Enjoy the benefits of bringing families and friends together with food.

The presentation will be held March 29 from 10 a.m. to noon at Dogwood (1655 Winslow Ave.), a recreation centre with a focus on programs for those 50 plus. The presentation is free but pre-registration is required.

To register for the program, or for more information, call Coquitlam’s registration line at 604-927-4386, visit www.coquitlam.ca/dogwood or visit Dogwood Pavilion in person.

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Time to clear out the junk – time to sign up for cities’ garage sales Also: Veterans sought for parade

If you love to rummage through other people’s trash to find treasures, circle April 21 on your calendar.

On that day — during Earth Week — residents of Port Coquitlam and Port Moody participating in the annual city-wide garage sales will have their unwanted goods out for sale or recycling for bargain hunters.

PoMo residents wanting to register their address with the city (portmoody.ca) to sell their wares have until April 6 while PoCo citizens need to sign up

by April 11 via portcoquitlam. ca/garagesale.

For residents of PoCo condos and townhouses, the city is offering space in the parking lot at Gates Park. Private sellers are responsible for their own belongings as well as set-up, take-down and clean-up.

Meanwhile, Coquitlam, which has its city-wide garage sale May 26 (registration starts April 1), is also having a rain barrel truckload sale and a compost giveaway; details of

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Nominations are open for the city’s Environmental Achievement Awards, which honour volunteers and groups — as well as educators and schools — for their stewardship and conservation efforts in Coquitlam.

Email enviroawards@coquitlam.ca to provide supporting documents for a possible award candidate; the nomination deadline is April 30. For more details, go to coquitlam.ca/ enviroawards. that program will be available next week at coquitlam.ca.

VETERANS WANTED

Veterans who served during the Second World War or in Afghanistan — and in other missions — are invited to march with Port Coquitlam Legion members in the annual May Day parade.

Branch 133’s colour party, along with the PoCo Legion Pipe Band, the 777 Neptune Squadron Air Cadets and band, the Seaforth Highlanders Army Cadets and other soldiers, will take part in the May 12 procession (vets with mobility issues can get a lift in golf carts). Call Phil

Ranger at 604-942-8911 to apply.

Now in their 95th year, the May Day festivities run from May 4 to 13 with a variety of free family entertainment.

Its signature event, the Rotary May Day Parade, begins with a pancake breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. and, at 10:30 a.m., there is a pre-show with the Vancouver Police Department motorcycle drill squad. The Party in the Square continues the fun from noon to 5 p.m. and includes trolley tours leaving every half hour from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/maydays for more information.

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If you require emergency assistance regarding water, sewer or roads, please call 604-927-3500

Facility

Fri, March 30

Sat, March 31

Sun, April 1

Mon, April 2

Centennial Activity Centre

Closed

3:30 – 10:30 p.m.

3:30 – 10 p.m.

Closed

City Centre Aquatic Complex

10:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. 5:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. 7 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Women’s Swim 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

10:30a.m.–10:30p.m.

8 a.m. – 10 a.m.

Coquitlam Animal Shelter

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Coquitlam City Hall

Closed

Closed

Closed

Closed

Dogwood Pavilion

Closed

Closed

Closed

Closed

Glen Pine Pavilion

Closed

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Closed

Closed

Pinetree Community Centre

Closed

8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Closed

Poirier Community Centre

Closed

Closed

Closed

Closed

Poirier Sport & Leisure Complex

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

6 a.m. – 10 p.m.

8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Office Hours Closed

Summit Community Centre

Closed

Town Centre Park Recycling Depot Closed Victoria Community Hall

Closed

Closed

Closed

Closed

Closed

Closed

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Francophone music, food & fun Janis Cleugh

The Tri-CiTy News

Friday, March 23 POTTERY

Visit Port Coquitlam’s artist-in-residence Ronald Boersen in his studio at The Outlet (behind PoCo city hall) between noon and 6 p.m. as he gives his last public demonstration during his three-month stint at Leigh Square Community Arts Village. Visit portcoquitlam.ca.

FOR THE GIRLS

The Magnificent You Women’s Conference for female business professionals runs tonight and Saturday in the Inlet Theatre (100 Newport Dr., Port Moody). For tickets, visit mywomensconference.com.

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Lindsay Wills and the No Frills String Band headline the Crossroads Hospice Coffeehouse concert, which runs from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Gathering Place at Leigh Square Community Arts Village (beside Port Coquitlam city hall). Entry is $5 at the door.

Visit crossroadshospicesociety.com.

Le Vent du Nord, a Quebecois band playing folk and Celtic music, headlines the 29th annual Festival du bois on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 4:15 p.m. in the Grand Chapiteau (main stage). It also presents on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in Ateliers (Workshop Mackin House). and $7 for kids aged five to 12 (no cost for children under five).

Visit festivaldubois.ca.

the planet. Coordinated by WWF and volunteer groups, participants are asked to take the pledge via earthhour.org.

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Sunday, March 25

Vancouver’s best contradance ensemble, The Sybaritic String Band, revs up the Grand Chapiteau at Mackin Park (1046 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) to kick off the 29th annual Festival du Bois. The party gets underway at 7 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person via festivaldubois.ca.

Saturday, March 24 FOR THE bIRDS

Join Larry Cowan and members of Nature Vancouver and Burke Mountain Naturalists for a birding trip to Coquitlam’s DeBoville Slough/Minnekhada regional park from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meet in the main parking lot adjacent to the public washrooms at Cedar and Victoria drives in Coquitlam. Call 604-307-0931.

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The north end of Mackin Park (1046 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) will be filled with francophone sounds and smells for the first full day of the 29th annual Festival du Bois, the biggest fete of its kind in western Canada. There are three tents on site: the Grand Chapiteau (main stage), where Gabriel Dubreuil has the first spot at 11:30 a.m.; the Petit Chapiteau (children’s tent), in which Boris Sichon also begins at 11:30 a.m.; and the Ateliers (workshops at Mackin House), starting with a concert by Les Chauffeurs a pieds at the same time. Parking is free on surrounding streets or get out at Ikea (lower level, sections J or K in the southeast corner) and hop on the shuttle to the park. Sponsored in part by The Tri-City News, the event runs today from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Admission for a one-day pass is $18 for adults, $12 for students and seniors,

Parents with kids aged five to 12 can bring their spring breakers to the Pinetree community centre (1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) between 3 and 5 to burn off some energy with games — at no cost.

Visit coquitlam.ca.

DRAG SHOW

Coquitlam’s Jakyllyn Hyde and her husband Flannery Pajamas are joined by fellow drag queens for their debut of Spring Queening, a two-hour romp of lip syncing, dancing and comedy, at Coquitlam’s Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way).

The show, which starts at 7 p.m., is for mature audiences only.

Tickets at $30 are via evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

PIANO MAN

Doc Fingers shows his magic on the keyboard at Port Moody’s Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St.) at 8 p.m. The show includes a dinner at 7 p.m. Visit gallerybistroportmoody.com for tickets.

LATIN DANCE

Slip on some comfortable shoes and a sequin top to show your moves under the disco ball in the rehearsal hall at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) with DJ Alberto Gonzalez spinning the salsa tunes until 12:30 a.m. Parking is free or take the Evergreen Extension to Lafarge Lake-Douglas.

Admission is $10. Visit hotsalsadancezone.com.

TURN OFF

From 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., switch off your electronics and turn out the lights during Earth Hour, an environmental movement started in Sydney, Australia, in 2007 to bring awareness to the health of

FESTIVAL (PART 2)

The francophone party at Mackin Park (1046 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam) continues today, starting with a mass at 9 a.m. and followed by a pancake breakfast with maple syrup ($7 for adults, $3 per child) at around 10 a.m. Alouest hits the Grand Chapiteau (main stage) at 10:45 a.m. while Jacky Essombe, Bon Débarras, Mazacote, Les Chauffeurs a pied and Le Vent du Nord add to the roster with their tunes. The event wraps up at 4:30 p.m. Admission for a one-day pass is $18 for adults, $12 for students and seniors, and $7 for kids aged five to 12 (no cost for children under five).

Visit festivaldubois.ca.

JUNOS

The national awards show, emceed by Burnaby crooner Michael Bublé, starts at Rogers Arena in Vancouver at 5 p.m., broadcasted through CBC, and we’ll be keeping an eye on the classical composition category as Jocelyn Morlock is nominated for her 10-minute piece, My Name is Amanda Todd — a tribute to the late Port Coquitlam teen. Visit junoawards.ca.

OUT OF AFRICA

Zimbabwe natives Black Umfolosi bring their dynamic a cappella singing and traditional African dancing to the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam) as part of the TD Music Series, at 7:30 p.m. They are often compared to Lady Smith Black Mambazo, of South Africa. Tickets are $29/$15. Visit evergreenculturalcentre.ca.

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

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• Tech Training: Microsoft Word: Thursday, March 29, 2 to 3 p.m. in the City Centre branch computer lab, discover the essential features of Microsoft Word 2010, including: inputting and editing text, formatting text and saving files.

Registration: www.coqlibrary. ca/programs-events/adult.

• Easter Egg Hunt: Wednesday, March 28, 1:30 to 3 p.m., in Rooms 136 and 137 at the City Centre branch, children aged one to four years old are invited to hunt for eggs among the Easter decorations, then exchange the eggs for small prizes. Registration is not required. Info: Chris Miller, 604-554-7339 or cmiller@coqlibrary.ca.

• Open Mic Arts Café: Take the mic and share your talent, whatever it might be: slam poetry, songs, music, storytelling, comedy, monologue, acting skits, etc. Teens in Grades

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• Middle School Book Club: Want to meet other passionate readers? Read The Perfect Score by Rob Buyea and join other middle school students for a librarian-led discussion Tuesday, March 27 from 7 to 8 p.m. in the library’s ParkLane Room. Call 60-469-4577 to register.

• Spring break movie: Now showing: Cars 3. Drop in and enjoy this great animated movie Wednesday, March 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Inlet Theatre. The screening is free and no reservations are required but seating is first come, first served. Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

• Investing for beginners: New to investing and not sure where to start? Or do you need a refresher and how to plan for your financial future?

Wednesday, March 28 from 7 to 8 p.m., financial advisor Bryan Stark of Edward Jones will guide you through topics

The City has received an application to amend the Citywide Official Community Plan (CWOCP) relating to portions of the properties located at 319 North Road and 566 Lougheed Highway, as shown on the attached map. The application proposes a change in the land use designation for a portion of 319 North Road from High Density Apartment Residential to Transit Village Commercial and a change in the land use designation for a portion of 566 Lougheed Highway from Transit Village Commercial to High Density Apartment Residential. The proposed changes would align the land use designations of the two properties with the revised boundaries of the properties created through a proposed lot line adjustment. The proposed changes to the land use designations will maintain the current density allowed for the two properties.

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8 and up are welcome and there is a five-minute limit per appearance. Snacks and hot drinks will be provided.

Drop-in, no registration required March 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Rooms 136 and 137 at the City Centre branch. For more information, contact librarian Chris Miller at cmiller@coqlibrary.ca or 604-554-7339.

• Trivia Night 2018: Out of This World Party: Friday, April 20 at the Poirier branch, come dressed in your best out of this world or sci-fi T-shirts and enjoy a fun evening of questions with your friends and neighbours. Prizes and bragging rights for the winners, funniest wrong answer and table with the most “out of this world” spirit. Proceeds will help support the Coquitlam Public Library’s children’s STEM programming using robotics and coding. Tickets: $25 each; tables of 6 or 8, if you come as a team. Tickets include door prizes, snacks, desserts and beverages. No-host bar sponsored by the Kinsmen.

Tickets available at both library branches or call 604-937-4130.

Info: friendsofcpl.society@ gmail.com. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., games begin at 7 p.m.

For more information about any of these programs, visit www.coqlibrary.ca. The City Centre branch is located at 1169 Pinetree Way and the Poirier branch at 575 Poirier St.

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For more information, visit library.portmoody.ca or call 604-469-4577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

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espite being coined by environmentalist Jay Westerveld in 1986, and despite technology making information more accessible, the word “greenwashing” seems to be rarely used, despite its implications becoming more problematic.

As defined by greenwashingindex.com, greenwashing occurs when a company or organization spends more time and money claiming to be “green” through advertising and marketing than actually implementing business practices that avoid or minimize environmental impact.

In a society that tends to embrace the latest fashions and fads, it’s perhaps not all that surprising that so many companies want to be seen as protecting the planet. In extreme cases, greenwashing encourages consumers to do the opposite of what’s good for the environment. At its most benign, a greenwashing company just

makes eco-friendly claims to sell more product.

The reality is that the onus remains on the consumer to dig deep for the truth. Don’t believe everything you read or hear.

Do your homework, look at the bigger picture and evaluate for yourself whether the organization is practising true sustainability in its overall operations.

Some local and/or common examples of greenwashing: • Port Metro Vancouver: Our port may be an early adopter for installing electric charging stations for cruise ships to use while in downtown Vancouver, claiming the “need to protect our environment… improv[e] air quality and protect human health” but its massive Deltaport terminal in Tsawwassen is happily exporting coal to China because Washington State refused to do so. (And by the way, there’s no such thing as “clean coal.”)

• Starbucks: The coffee giant continues to claim (even providing in-store “recycling bins”) that its single-use coffee cups are 100% recyclable.

Those cups are not recyclable.

They comprise two materials — cardboard lined with plastic polyethylene — that cannot be effectively separated and therefore recycled. Serving their customers with ceramic mugs should be paramount along with a larger discount for those who bring in a travel

mug. Moreover, the company could be working to serve only organic, shade-grown, cooperatively farmed coffee, certified by a third party (not itself). And how about its refusal to shy away from non-organic factoryfarmed milk? For a company of this scale and influence, the bar sits awfully low.

• BC Hydro: Although BC Hydro promotes energy conservation, every source of human-contrived energy has a footprint. The concrete used in dams produces vast amounts of greenhouse gases, both in its production and transport. Fish ladders are a negligible form of mitigation in the face of the all-transforming nature of damming mighty rivers into artificial reservoirs that permanently deforest and deplete fertile valley soils. Site C may well represent B.C.’s most expensive mistake yet, failing to acknowledge generations of destruction to other indigenous and nonindigenous communities across the nation in a time when progressive American states (Oregon and Washington) and countries (France and the U.K.) are decommissioning dams to bring back historic fisheries and restore watershed health.

• FortisBC: The company claims it’s “using B.C.’s natural gas to reduce global marine emissions” but a corporation that deals in liquefied natural gas and a province that en-

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gages in widespread fracking fail to account for the entire energy equation, including ecosystem and human health impacts. Fracking requires large amounts of toxic chemicals and freshwater initially to extract the shale gas, large amounts of fossil fuels to condense the gas into its liquefied state for transport and, then, large amounts of fossil fuels to reheat the liquid gas into “natural gas.” It therefore actually takes more energy to produce LNG than the product itself supplies.

• TD Canada Trust: Its logo may be green and its Friends of the Environment Foundation may claim thousands of volunteer hours have been dedicated towards green projects because “protecting and enhancing the environment is our commitment at TD,” but the bank is a huge financier for Kinder Morgan’s TransMountain pipeline expansion.

The challenges of climate change are too important for us to be distracted. By holding companies/organizations (and even individuals) to account, we can discourage greenwashing and get busy with real environmental change.

AS CONSUMERS, WHAT TO LOOK FOR TerraChoice, a Canadian-based environmental marketing agency, developed a seven-part test to evaluate green claims. If any product, producer or company commits one of the “Seven Sins of Greenwashing,” choose something else that doesn’t.

1. The Hidden Trade-off: A product claims to be “green” based on a narrow set of attributes but disregards other, more important environmental issues. A brand of toilet paper claims to save tons of waste per year but its production process continues to destroy virgin forests and use chlorine to bleach.

2. No Proof: An environmental claim that cannot be substantiated by easily accessible supporting information or by reliable third-party certification.

3. Vagueness: A claim that is so poorly defined or broad that its real meaning is likely to be misunderstood. Beware of labels that boast their products are “all-natural.” Don’t take risks; choose simple natural materials to put in your home and on your body. Choose products made with simple natural materials like wood, wool and hemp that take less energy and resources to manufacture than their synthetic counterparts.

4. Worshiping False Labels: A product that, through either words or images, gives the impression of third-party endorsement where no such endorsement exists. Avoid picking up the first product that appears to have a “green” label (a green leaf on the detergent, for example) and make sure the certification actually means something. Green Seal, Energy Star, EcoLogo, USDA Organic and FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) are reputable labels.

5. Irrelevance: An environmental claim that may be truthful but is unimportant or unhelpful when seeking environmentally preferable products. “CFC-free” is a common example, since it is a frequent claim despite the fact that CFCs are banned by law.

6. Lesser of Two Evils: A claim that may be true within the product category but that risks distracting from the bigger picture. Organic cigarettes could be an example, as might a “fuel-efficient” SUV. 7. Fibbing: Environmental claims that are simply false. The most common examples are products falsely claiming to be Energy Star- or Fair Trade-certified or -registered.

Melissa Chaun of Port Moody is an ecologist with a passion for all things sustainable. She is events co-ordinator with the Rivershed Society of BC and volunteers on various city committees. Her column runs monthly.

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TC CALENDAR TUESDAY, APRIL 3 • Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Speaker: Dr. Syed, who will be presenting on prostate MRIs. All those affected by prostate problems are urged to attend and share concerns and experiences in a strictly confidential atmosphere. Refreshments provided; no charge but donations are welcome. Info: Craig, 604-9289220 or Ken, 604-936-2998. • Have you considered becoming a foster family? There are children and youth in the TriCities who require skilled, caring foster parents. To learn more, the Ministry of Children and Family Development invites you to attend an information session, 6:30-8:30 p.m., 200-906 Roderick Ave., Coquitlam. Info: call North Fraser Recruitment Team, 604-764-8098.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 • Coquitlam Retired Teachers’ Association meeting (9:30 a.m. social, 10 a.m. pension, benefits and travel insurance), Winslow Centre, Gallery Room. Info: 604-461-0008.

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 • Coquitlam Needlearts Guild meets, noon-3 p.m., Parkwood Manor, 1142 Dufferin St., Coquitlam. Info: 604-525-0464.

SATURDAY, APRIL 7 • Tri-City Wordsmiths meeting, 2-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Presentation: “The Troll Under the Bridge: Meeting Resistance in the Creative Processâ€? by Alfred DePew,

MARCH 28: CENTENNIAL STAMP CLUB • Centennial Stamp Club hosts a presentation on unusual postage stamps (hint: not all stamps are made of paper or are square); meet and mingle at 7 p.m., presentation after 8 p.m., McGee Room, Poirier community centre, 630 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Info: www.stampclub.ca or 604-941-9306. motivational coach, group facilitator, and award-winning writer. Meeting is free but library registration is required by calling 604-927-7999. Meetings of Tri-City Wordsmiths are held on first Saturday of every second month. Info: www.tri-citywordsmiths.ca.

SUNDAY, APRIL 8 • Sahaja Yoga Meditation Tri-Cities spring Introductory program begins, running every Sunday, 4-5:30 p.m., Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way), Studio B. Info: tricitiesmeditation.com, 604-729-6990.

PARENTS, KIDS • Family resource centre at Minnekhada middle school, PoCo, offers multi-sensory and math tutoring; rate is $25 per session. Tutors are Orton Gillingham-trained and centre works in cooperation with SD43.

Registration is ongoing. Info: frcdistrict43@gmail.com. • Parents, grandparents, and caregivers who want to connect with others who are raising children, gain and offer support and understanding, gain information about parenting and other concerns, and have their children cared for while doing so, free of charge, can join a parent support circle. Parent Support Services of BC runs

a Wednesday evening circle in Burquitlam. The support circle is an anonymous, confidential self-help group for parents with children 12 years old and under.

Info: 604-669-1616 or www.parentsupportbc.ca. • Ignite Choir at Eagle Ridge Bible Fellowship is for kids 6-14 who love to sing, dance and act; the goal is to give children and youth an introduction to music and. The choir meets Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m., beginning Feb. 13. Info: www. erbf.com. • Breastfeeding or pregnant and wanting to learn more?

Looking for information or help?

La Leche League Coquitlam groups offer informal, guided discussions and a chance to connect with other nursing mothers. New meeting location: Share Family and Community Services, 2615 Clarke St., PoMo. Meetings held second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Women interested in breastfeeding and their children are invited to free monthly LLL meetings. Info: 604-520-4623 or www.lllc.ca. • Share Family and Community Services hosts free parent and tot drop–in, 9-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at Seaview community school, 1215 Cecile Dr., PoMo. This is a free play–based program for children up to five years old and

email: newsroom@tricitynews.com phone: 604-472-3030 www.tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar their parents/caregivers. Info: Azar, 604–936-3900. • Parent and Tot Drop-in: open to parents with children from birth to 5 years old; offers safe and nurturing environment; children learn songs, stories and eat healthy snacks together; parents are full participants; free; open 9-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Mountain View elementary school, Coquitlam, and 9-11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at Seaview elementary school, PoMo. Info: Arshia, 604-937-6971. • Tri-City Family Place, a drop in centre for children up to five with their caregivers, is open Tuesday through Friday, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (September to June), 2062 Manning Ave., PoCo. Info: 604-942-4672. • Share Family and Community Services parent support circle runs Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m., Mountain View elementary school, 740 Smith Ave., Coquitlam. Open to all parents, grandparents and/or caregivers.

Participation is free and childminding and snacks are available. Info: 604-937-6970. • Pleasantside Play Pals, a non-profit parent-participation play group for newborns to pre-schoolers at Old Orchard Hall, PoMo; parents/caregivers invited every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-11:30 p.m. • Parents and tots gather to play and learn in a Jewishthemed environment, Burquest Jewish Community Centre, 2680 Dewdney Trunk Rd., Coquitlam.

Info: 604-552-7221 or info@ burquest.org.

Check out our online calendar The Tri-City News’ online calendar is packed full of local community events — and you can add yours, too. Go to the calendar directly at tricitynews.com/community/submit-an-event. Or go to tricitynews.com and scroll down, looking for the box you see above here on the right side of your web browser. As always, to add items to The TriCity News’ printed Community Calendar, email details to newsroom@tricitynews.com. To see all items currently in the online calendar, please visit tricitynews.com/community/events-calendar.

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TC CALENDAR continued from page 21 • Step By Step Child Development Society Family Resource Rooms open for dropin at the following locations: Old Orchard Hall in Ioco Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11 a.m., Harbour View elementary school Monday and Wednesday from 9:30-11 a.m. and at the Blue Mountain Park Scouts’ Hall on Wed from 10-11:30. Call 604-931-1977 for more information or visit the website at www. step-by-step.ca • Millside Family Resource Centre is open Fridays, 9-11 a.m. for parents and caregivers with kids up to 6 years; staff co-ordinate play, circle time and crafts. Millside elementary is at 1432 Brunette Ave., Coquitlam.

Info: Arshia, 604-540-9161.

• Mountain View Family Resource Centre is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-11:30 a.m. for parents and caregivers with kids up to 6 years; staff co-ordinate play, circle time and crafts.

Mountain View elementary is at 740 Smith Ave., Coquitlam. Info: Arshia, 604-540-9161.

• Drop-in for parents/ caregivers and children 5 and younger, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesdays, Birchland School Family Place, 1331 Fraser St., PoCo. Info: Westcoast Family Resources Society, 604-9417828.

• Christian Service Brigade and Senior Girls Alive at Westwood Community Church, 1294 Johnson St., Coquitlam, invite youth 11-18 to join them on Wednesday nights 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. for Battalion program. Info: Ronnie Tan, 604-908-1847.

• PoCoMo Mothers of Multiples club meets the third

AUTISM TRI-CITIES • Autism Tri-Cities information and support group for adults with relatives with autism spectrum disorder. Info: Clair, 604-939-5157.

Thursday of the month. Info: Brenda, 604-937-5534.

• Simon Fraser Society for Community Living hosts Family Support, Education and Networking Group, for families with children with developmental or physical disabilities throughout the school year. For more information, please contact the Family and Individual Support Program at 604-525-9494.

• Parents Together is a mutual help group for parents experiencing conflict with their teen(s), meets in PoCo. Info: 604-325-0556.

• Learning Disabilities Association meets the third Thursday of each month at the family resource centre at Westwood elementary school, PoCo, 7-9 p.m.

• Tough Love support group meets Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Stoney Creek community centre (in Burnaby) For parents with children in trouble or experiencing difficulties. Info: Cathy, 604464-2437.

• The Ark Child Services, a non-profit counselling agency specializing in supporting families going through separation and divorce, has an office in the Tri-Cities. Info: Lee Cassels, 604-461-2124.

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• Al-Anon, a fellowship of friends and family of alcoholics who come together to share their experience, strength and hope, meets on Mondays, 7:308:30 p.m., Women’s Resource Centre, 2420 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Info: Elaine with Al-Anon Central Services Society, 604688-1716.

• TOPS chapters meet weekly at numerous Tri-City locations.

For information on group near you: Gail, 604-941-2907.

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Food gardening is not limited to vegetables and herbs but flows into perennial vegetables and small fruits. The ‘Brazelberry’ series of container raspberry and blueberry plants (now newly branded as ‘Bushel and Berry’) are attractive and offer the added bonus of picking one’s own fruit – a huge feature for small space and patio gardeners. These plants need larger pots and good soils and nutrients for the best results.

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Healthy foods have become a big issue over the past few years as the younger generations are very concerned about what they and their children eat. Now ‘Boomers’ too want to live to 150 and are becoming far more food conscious. It is imperative that we grow vegetables either organically or with minimal chemical pest controls. This is equally important for protecting pollinating insects like bees.

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Greg Lunde is in transition.

But that suits him just fine.

Every spring the Terry Fox secondary school grad transitions from playing field lacrosse for the Simon Fraser University Clan to the darker, closed confines of the box game.

This spring he’ll compound that transition by trying to make the roster of the Maple Ridge Burrards, who plucked him from the Port Coquitlam Saints with their first pick in the third round of last February’s Western Lacrosse Association’s draft of graduating junior players. And in the fall he’ll transition from academe to the work world when he puts his business degree into action for a major accounting firm.

Lunde said the movement keeps him on his toes.

It also sets a good example for the ranks of young freshman players out of the Tri-Cities, like midfielder Mackenzie Day, and attackman Nolan Day, who have followed him to SFU after he coached many of them in the Burnaby Mountain Selects field lacrosse program.

The infusion of local talent is vital fuel to SFU’s field lacrosse program, which exists outside the realm of the school’s varsity sports. That means it doesn’t have the funding or resources available to those programs, and players aren’t eligible for athletic scholarships.

Still, the team is able to compete against big-time colleges in the U.S., like Oregon State and Brigham Young universities and the University of Washington. And the Clan regularly schedules a road swing into California where they can often hold their own against fleet-footed American

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Greg Lunde is a senior captain for the men’s field lacrosse team at Simon Fraser University. He’s hoping to play for the Maple Ridge Burrards this summer after the Western Lacrosse Association selected him in the third round of the draft in February. players who grew up playing field lacrosse.

Lunde said the box background of most of the Clan’s players can be a bit of a challenge when matched against American teams comprised of players who’ve only played field lacrosse and have had years to refine the fitness and skills, like shooting from both sides, the much larger playing surface demands.

“They look the part,” Lunde said. “They’re fast. Their fundamentals are based on shooting and stick skills.”

But growing up on box lacrosse can also be an advantage as the arena game is much

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Using the components from one to complement the other, is the key to success, Lunde said.

“You need to find a balance between being physical and the influence of speed,” he said.

As Lunde heads into the final month of his senior season, he leads the Clan in scoring, with 43 points in six games. Along with Burnaby attacker Tyler Kirkby, who has 40 points, they’ve shouldered the bulk of the team’s offence as the Clan’s next leading scorer has less than half their point

production.

Lunde’s leadership role on the team isn’t just recorded on the score sheet. He’s also taken on the responsibility of guiding and mentoring younger players by quarterbacking plays on the field and helping them navigate the challenges of athletics and academics off it.

He’s eminently qualified for the latter, as Lunde attends SFU on an academic scholarship.

But when Lunde’s last exam is written, his education won’t be over.

Lunde said he’s looking forward to learning how to become an even better player

when he hits the Burrards’ training camp alongside the team’s legendary “Superman,” Curtis Dickson, who announced his return to Maple Ridge on March 12 after spending three seasons in Ontario with the Peterborough Lakers.

“That will be an invaluable experience,” Lunde said.

• The Clan travel to Boise, ID, this weekend for games against Brigham Young and Boise State universities. Their next home game at Terry Fox Field in Burnaby is April 7, when they play Western Washington University at 7 p.m.

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The Frozen Four dreams of Coquitlam’s Adam Rockwood have melted away.

His 16th-ranked Northern Michigan University Wildcats hockey team lost their Western Collegiate Hockey Association championship game to Michigan Technological University, 2-0, last Saturday in Marquette, Mich.

MTU now advances to the round of 16 top teams playing for a spot in the NCAA Frozen Four championship that is being held in St. Paul, Minn., in early April.

Rockwood, playing his junior season for the Wildcats after sitting out last season when he transferred from the University of Wisconsin, finished with 40 assists in 43 games, the most of any player in the NCAA. Before heading south, he played two seasons with the Coquitlam Express of the BC Hockey League.

Another former player with the Express is still alive in the quest for an NCAA Div. 1 title. Jackson Cressey’s Princeton Tigers will play the Ohio State Buckeyes in their Midwest Regional semifinal on Saturday, in Allentown, Pa. Cressey scored 57 goals and 72 assists in his 198 games with the Express that included winning the Fred Paige Cup in 2014.

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The calendar says it’s officially spring, but it never really feels like spring until local diamonds come alive with the sounds of baseball. Minor and Little League teams are already conducting try-outs and practices and last Saturday the Coquitlam Redlegs played a BC Junior Premier League exhibition against the Langley Blaze at Mundy Park. Their regular season begins April 14 while the senior Reds of the BC Premier League get underway a week earlier when they play a doubleheader against the White Rock Tritons at South Surrey Park.

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Dawson Ballard’s Royal City/ Coquitlam Curling Club team will represent British Columbia at the Canadian U18 boys and girls championships in Saint Andrews, N.B., April 9 to 14.

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In Sunday’s final, McCrady held a 3-1 advantage going into the sixth end but then conceded a single in each of the game’s last three ends.

Sean Habkirk’s team out of the Coquitlam Curling Club, which includes third Caleb Simpson, second Noah Shukyn, and lead Jarrett Dixon, finished the event with one win and six losses.

Vernon’s Jaelyn Cotter won the girls’ championship.

second Joshua Miki and lead Troy Chong, Ballard’s squad defeated Michael McCrady, of the Royal City Curling Club, 4-3, at last Sunday’s Optimist BC U18 boys curling championship in Salmon Arm. Ballard’s team won all seven draws they played in the event, including a 5-4 nail-biter over McCrady in the second round and another by the same score in Saturday’s playoff.

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