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he Abbotsford used car salesman who hacked into pop star Carly Rae Jepsen’s Internet accounts was handed a fourmonth conditional sentence on Friday afternoon. Christopher Long, 25, pleaded guilty to mischief to data and possession of stolen property in May after taking control of Jepsen’s email and social media accounts and stealing sensitive personal infor-

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Abbotsford hacker sentenced to four months, limited use of computers mation in March 2012. Long can’t leave his house except to attend work or school and is subject to electronic monitoring. Additionally, he can not attend any Jepsen concerts or events, have any form of contact with the Mission singer or her ex-boyfriend, transmit or sell any documents or materials related to the singer and can’t use a computer unless it is for

work or school. He was also given a year’s probation after his sentence ends. Judge Jill Rounthwaite said the singer and her former boyfriend Jodi Ashworth, 33, experienced an “emotionally horrifying” four months after Long hacked into Jepsen’s old email account and reset the password, blocking Jepsen from accessing it.

Rounthwaite said that had the incident ended there, perhaps it could have been deemed a “prank,” as argued by Long’s defence lawyer. But Long went on to download photos of “sensitive nature” of Jepsen and Ashworth, along with the singer’s recording contract, two songs and video clips. Long also tried to sell two of the stolen Jepsen photos to the celebrity gossip website, TMZ. The hacker then used Jepsen’s password to hijack her current

email and social media accounts, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. In one instance he posted a picture of a man’s genitals to Jepsen’s Instagram account with a vulgar reference to fellow pop star Justin Bieber. He also managed to hack into Jepsen’s phone and prevent calls and texts to family and friends while she was on tour. see HACKER, page A6

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Two-year-old Finn Kennedy and his dad Dave wonder at the magic of the lantern labyrinth at the Mission Association of Community Living’s Illuminaria festival at Fraser River Heritage Park on Saturday. Inset, A fire performer dazzles the crowd.

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he B.C. Liberal government is facing criticism after announcing Tuesday it is cancelling the fall session of the legislature. The decision means MLAs will sit in Victoria for just 36 days this year – only 17 since the election in May. AbbotsfordWest MLA and Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the time would allow government to prepare for the spring session. “Now we’re in the process to prepare for the February budget, and the development of liquefied natural gas (LNG) is where government is going to focus on its energies,” said de Jong on Friday. The legislature will start again in February and will feature the throne speech and budget. MLAs are still busy when they are not in the legislature, said De Jong. “They’re in their constituencies, and working on [bipartisan] committees and travelling around B.C.,” he said. see POLITICS, page A6

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Mission Association of Community Living’s Illuminaria festival at Fraser River Heritage Park on Saturday was a huge hit. See more photos.

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A tribute to the victims of 9/11 in Sumas, Wa. See more photos.

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The W.J. Mouat Hawks hosted the Mission Roadrunners in high school football. See more photos. – ROCHELLE BAKER/TIMES

From left, UFV social work students Kimberly Ajele, Jillian Withers, Sophie Smit, Kelly Nowlan and Amanda Readings are part of a group that will be walking under the stars around Mill Lake on Friday during the CNIB Night Steps fundraising event.

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group of University of the Fraser Valley social work students are honouring an inspirational professor by walking Mill Lake beneath the stars during Abbotsford’s first Night Steps walk this Friday night. “We’re participating in memory of Dr. Abebe Teklu,” said Sophie Smit, president of the Social Work Student Association, of the group’s decision to participate in the Canadian National Institute for the Blind’s (CNIB) annual fundraising and awareness event. Proceeds from the 5-km walk support CNIB’s services, such as helping individuals who are blind or partially sight to use a white can and thus travel independently and with confidence. The students were motivated to honour Teklu, who was blind and overcame

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numerous challenges in life to go to help others, said Smit. “I can’t fully describe how fully inspiring he was,” she said. The former UFV faculty member passed away early this year. Teklu, who lost his sight after contracting small pox as a child in Ethiopia at the age of nine, was the first African-Canadian blind person known to have completed a PhD at any of British Columbia’s universities. Dr. Teklu, who spoke seven languages fluently, was a leader in establishing supportive cultural communities for Canadian immigrants and in achieving

25-year-old Abbotsford man is suspected of drowning in Okanagan Lake after falling from a boat Wednesday night. RCMP spokesman Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said man was kneeling at the bow of

the boat as it approached the Penticton marina. He was thrown off into the water, struck by the boat and did not resurface. The man was not wearing a lifejacket

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Sept. 20 at 5:30 p.m. at Mill Lake Park, Abbotsford. To donate to Team UFV Social Work or for more event information, see cnibnightsteps.ca.

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and the search is being hampered by the depth of the lake – 185 feet – where the incident happened. The Penticton RCMP has been in contact with the man’s family, said Moskaluk.

e g u l a r c l a s s e s a re being replaced with something quite different at the University of the Fraser Valley campuses on Wednesday, Sept. 18. UFV will change its curriculum for that day, so students and the campus community can gather for the Indian Residential School Day of Learning. The day includes learning events, displays and interactive activities held in conjunction with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission national event in Vancouver, which runs Sept. 18–21. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada has a federally assigned mandate to learn the truth about what happened in the Indian residential schools and to inform all Canadians about it. UFV wants to give its community the chance to learn more about this aspect of Canadian history and how it still impacts Canadian society by taking part in Wednesday’s events. The general public is welcome to attend these free events. “We believe that it is our responsibility as a university to participate and show leadership in the process of examining, discussing, reflecting upon, and healing the wound in our national fabric caused by the legacy of the residential school system,” said UFV provost and VP academic and Eric Davis. Historian Dr. Jean Barman will deliver the keynote address, and UFV alumnus Dallas Yellowfly and 3 Crow Productions will talk about the experiences of local residential school survivors. There will be displays on Coqualeetza, St. Mary’s and other residential schools, and a slideshow of photos related to the residential school experiences. For event details, see www. ufv.ca/day-of-learning.

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Homeless shuffled back to Happy Tree Street pastor calls for transitional camp CHRISTINA TOTH CToth@abbotsfordtimes.com

t was déjà vu all over again. About 10 residents evicted by the City of Abbotsford from a Gladys Avenue homeless camp Thursday morning loaded their belongings into a pickup, and drove several feet up the road. There they unloaded their gear under the ‘Happy Tree,’ the same roadside camp where the city had infamously dumped chicken manure on June 4 in an attempt to disperse squatters. “Nothing has been solved – we’re literally moving 75 feet,” said a frustrated Ward Draper of 5 and 2 Ministries, a street-based mission that helps the men and women who live on the streets in Abbotsford. “I’m extremely pissed,” he said. “This is not addressing anything. It’s frustrating everybody – the poor homeowners across the street who have to deal with safety issues, the traffic going by, our friends here, the social services, they are all being violated.” “Abbotsford has an opportunity to take a leadership role to show the rest of Canada what to do, and how to do it,” he continued. “That is to create a transitional camp for us to address the concerns for all of Abbotsford.” Modeled after the Portland, Ore., Dignity Village, such a place could be maintained by the camping residents and monitored by his ministry and other outreach agencies, he said. It would provide some stability for the itinerants, where they would keep their meager belongings without fear of having them cleaned up by the city, and where they could meet with outreach workers, with mental health counsellors and receive other services,

like fresh socks or laundry. While the city is talking with community groups and stakeholders about possible solutions, “politicians move at glacial speed, and we can do something right now,” said Ward. In addressing the bevy of journalists at the site Thursday morning, Abbotsford Mayor Bruce Banman said clearing the camp is not a solution to a complex issue. “I don’t think anyone should have to live like this, but there are no resources to address this in the city,” said Banman, who has repeatedly called for more provincial support to deal with homelessness. He said discussions with a number of stakeholders in business, social agencies and faithbased groups must continue. When asked about a low-barrier supportive housing project for downtown that is being proposed by Abbotsford Community Services, Banman said that could be a potential solution, but required more consultation. “Whether that location is where the transition house goes, is up for debate. Currently we’re looking at a number of locations,” he said. Unlike the chicken manure incident, the camp’s inhabitants were given a warning on Monday to vacant Thursday. About half of the 20 campers had already moved on to other sites by Thursday. The city said the camp had to be dismantled for health and safety reasons. City workers and police were on hand to monitor traffic, while representatives from 5 and 2 Ministries, the Salvation Army and Fraser Health helped with the move and clean-up of the abandoned site. Deb Lowell, the public relations director for the Salvation Army, which has its Centre of Hope right across the road from the camp, watched proceedings with emotion. “This is a very difficult day, our hearts are very heavy. I can’t even imagine . . . “ she said, choking up with tears.

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Quebec’s proposal popular in Quebec

he government of Quebec’s proposal to adopt a new secular Charter of Values has been greeted in the rest of Canada with incredulity. Many Canadians outside Quebec have exclaimed that it is utterly preposterous for a government anywhere in Canada to prohibit its employees from wearing religious symbols such as turbans, kippas, headscarves or even crucifixes at work. Yet it was not all that long ago that Sikhs were not permitted to wear turbans in the RCMP or the Canadian Armed Forces. Aboriginal peoples were similarly prohibited from wearing their hair in braids in these quintessentially Canadian institutions. Many people argued that it was not safe to wear turbans in the military, but surely there was no safety concern associated with wearing a turban at the local Legion hall. But that too was prohibited. And some people are still grumbling that Sikhs are exempt from bicycle and motorcycle helmet laws in this province. There is a strong current of opinion everywhere in Canada that immigrants should simply accept the laws of this country and blend in without complaint. But the argument is specious. Canada needs immigrants for its economic well being. The government of Canada has thus actively promoted immigration.

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Guest Column If we are going to invite people to immigrate to Canada, we have an obligation to accommodate their cultural requirements. I could serve pork to my Jewish friends when they come for dinner. My house, my rules. But that would be extremely insensitive. I am not suggesting that we have to accommodate every cultural demand made by new citizens. Some things are beyond the pale, like female genital mutilation or widow burning. But the governments of Canada will probably have to consider some very thorny issues, such as Sharia law courts, state funding for Islamic schools, and polygamy. The government of Quebec has clearly missed the mark with its current proposal. While the state should be secular and neutral, there is no logical connection between what state employees wear to work and the over all neutrality of the state. The proposal is thus surely unconstitutional. But Quebec’s proposed charter of values really isn’t about rescuing the state from religious zealots. It is all about the elec-

toral fortunes of the governing Parti Quebecois. The government’s proposal has strong public support, especially in the predominantly Francophone rural ridings where Quebec elections are won and lost. That, of course, does not make the proposal any more acceptable. But it also doesn’t make the PQ radically different from other political parties in the rest of Canada, which have at times played on the fear of minorities for electoral advantage. In 2001, here in B.C., Gordon Campbell swept to power on a promise to hold a referendum on the future of aboriginal rights. It was unconscionable. And to his credit Gordon Campbell later became a champion of aboriginal concerns. But that doesn’t change the fact that he appealed to peoples’ lesser instincts to secure his first majority government. Which is precisely what the PQ is doing. Fortunately, a lot of people in Quebec, including Francophone separatists, are deeply opposed to the government’s charter of values. And with our support, perhaps this odious initiative can be defeated. But first we have to stop being so utterly sanctimonious about it. ■ Hamish Telford teaches politi-

cal science at the University of the Fraser Valley. He can be followed on Twitter @hamishtelford.

t’s official. Elections BC has issued petition sheets for an initiative to amend the Police Act. The goal of the petitioners is to stop police from enforcing laws against possession and use of marijuana in B.C. – or at least to make it more difficult to prosecute against simple possession and use. The petitioners, calling themselves Sensible BC, see it as a way to decriminalize marijuana in B.C. without having to go through a federal government that is decidedly antagonistic towards any efforts to back off on its current drug laws. They now have 90 days to make their case and collect supporting signatures from at least 10 per cent of registered voters, including at least 10 per cent of registered voters in at least two thirds of the electoral districts in B.C. If they can do that, the government will be forced to seriously consider the proposal. Interestingly, there has been little vocal support from prominent proponents of ending the prohibition on marijuana. And perhaps with good reason. For one thing, many of the high-profile people who have come out against the legal status quo for marijuana do not support decriminalization. Many want pot legalized, regulated, and taxed – just like alcohol. Even among those who favour decriminalization, with possession and use of small amounts of pot penalized through tickets and modest fines, there are few who want to do it the Sensible BC way, by effectively hamstringing police, whose efforts against more serious offenders – high-level traffickers, grow-operators, multi-drug purveyors, and the like – might also be hampered. And then, of course, while they may be a technical minority in Canada these days, there are still plenty of people who simply won’t sign any petition that allows freer use of marijuana or any drug. Where do you stand on the issue?

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Is Que. opposed to religion, or culture? Editor, the Times:

A myth that has been accepted as fact in our culture is that ‘secularism’ is the absence of, and perhaps even the opposite of ‘religion.’ The latest gambit by Quebec’s ‘secular’ government may turn out to be a helpful illustration to expose this fallacy. In reality there is very little distinction between religion and culture. In fact, most of the exter-

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Liberals are the hostage holders Editor, the Times: It is refreshing to have the opinion of a hard core capitalist and government advocate to balance the passions at play with our education system. Mr. Dueck states that unions are once again about to hold students hostage, this time by CUPE. Were Mr. Dueck more astute, he might be aware that collective agreements are between unions and employers and that the party who was reluctant to be fair or reasonable would be the hostage perpetrator. Never in the history of the provinces or territories has any government imposed essential service legislation on its teachers until the Campbell Liberals, thereby making negotiations impossible. Mr. Dueck attempts to make a case of the disparity between the public and pri-

vate sectors by freezing salaries or “clawing back the rate for new employees.” New employees would be our children and an arbitrary wage freeze could last under this government until your paycheque wouldn’t buy you a loaf of bread. He states also that “teachers traded in their professionalism for trade union status.” This would imply that he spent his tenure as school superintendent under a rock or that he is a stranger to the term “professional.” Our children are our future. Thankfully we have teachers standing between Mr. Dueck and this government. Frank G. Sterle, Jr. White Rock

There’s no doubt about kiwis Editor, the Times: I was surprised to read the article by Glenda Luymes about any doubts that kiwis could be grown successfully in our area. I bought one female and one male kiwi plant in an Aldergrove nursery more than 25 years ago and set up a 16-foot supporting structure. Within three years, I had to remove the rows of raspberries on each side because the kiwis started taking over my garden, and by year four I started harvested buckets and buckets of kiwis, which I gave away to friends and neighbours and the food bank. The kiwis kept growing like mad. They produced an abundance of fruit each year and would have taken over my garden if they were not trimmed. About five years ago, when I got too old to climb a ladder, they had grown over my fence and climbed up a neighbour’s tree, where they were hanging in big clusters of fruit 50 feet in the air. We decided to remove them and needed a pickup truck loaded six feet high to carry the branches. The trunk of the female plant was bigger than my arm. We had some very cold winters and at one time the supporting structure collapsed under the snow load. Yes, kiwis do grow in the Fraser Valley. Harry Coleman Abbotsford

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Editor, the Times: The [proposed] “Charter of Quebec Values” can restrict the daily appearance of any person of faith. If the government’s concern is with face-masking niqabs or burqas, they have grossly overreacted. I do have a problem with dealing, “face-to-face”, with anyone whose identity is masked. Facial recognition and expressions impact effective communications (including in the classroom), relative bargaining power, identification and government accountability. If a “face-to-face” meeting is to have any relevance, it must actually be “face-toface.” If I am dealing with a public servant on that basis, that person’s identity is also part of government accountability and transparency. I don’t care if some women want to wear niqabs or burqas in their day-to-day lives, as long as I am not involved in any face-to face discussions with them. However, in any setting where identity, effective two-way communications and government accountability are important and where I have no other option but to deal with that person (as in, with government agencies), I need to be able to see and identify that person – with no masks. I have no problem with the display of other religious symbols that do not mask identity. Those symbols may even tell me something relevant about the wearer. So don’t use the “sledgehammer” of banning all religious symbols to get at the very few wearing identity and accountability masking and communication impeding niqabs and burqas. Just ban those niqabs and burqas within, or when dealing with, government, and leave the rest alone. Ian MacLeod Richmond

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Opportunity for parents of developmentally challenged children to meet health professionals TERRY FARRELL TFarrell@abbotsfordtimes.com

f your child suffers from a developmental issue, or if you have concerns about your child’s development, there’s an event tomorrow you will not want to miss. The Abbotsford Child and Youth Health Fair takes place from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Cascade Community Church (35190 DeLair Rd.). The fair will provide parents with an opportunity to connect with professional caregivers from the therapy industry. “We have 19 different associations that will be represented at the fair,” said Heather Branscombe, clinic director of Abilities Neurological Rehabilitation, and the organizer of the event. “We have therapeutic associations; we have financial associations; we have recreation associations. The BC Cerebral Palsy Association [will be there], there is a chiropractor coming. There are other private therapists – occupational therapists and physiotherapists – that will be there as well. “We are looking for parents of

children that have extra needs and who are looking for options for them. It could be physical, it could be neurological … there are a range of disabilities, from mild disabilities, to major, chronic issues.” Branscombe’s experience in the industry has taught her that such an event can be an invaluable tool for parents of developmentally challenged children. “We wanted to offer one place where parents could go, to see what different resources there are available. This fair will [expose] a variety of different options,” said Branscombe. “It will also give the opportunity for health providers to create new relationships, and parents to create new relationships. “I think the biggest issue for parents is just knowing what’s available to them, and then for them to make an informed decision. In Abbotsford there is a wide range of [financial] programs and services for children with special needs, but for a variety of reasons, parents don’t always know what’s available to them. see FAIR, page A11

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Speech-language pathologist Celeste Coldwell works with a client during a speech therapy session. SLPs, physiotherapists, chiropractors and occupational therapists will all be on hand at the inaugural Abbotsford Child and Youth Health Fair, Wednesday at the Cascade Community Church from 7 - 9 p.m.

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Sept. 18, open house of Lifetime Learning from 1 – 3 p.m. at 32444 Seventh Ave., Mission. Catch up after the summer break and see what’s in store for this semester. Program information and registration available. Email welcomeltlc@telus.net for more information.

Conversation circles

Sept. 18 – Oct. 30, practise English at the Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave., from 10:15 – 11:30 a.m. in real-life situations, with field trips and guest speakers. Certificate for completing the course. Free. Call 604814-3957 to register or for more details.

Community events To list an event hosted or sponsored by a non-profit group in Abbotsford or Mission, upload it directly to our website: abbotsfordtimes.com, or send an e-mail with a succinct, 75-word description of the event including day, date, time and address to events@abbotsfordtimes.com, or drop off at 30887 Peardonville Rd, Abbotsford.

Word Keepers

Sept. 18, Mission’s writers’ group, the Word Keepers meets from 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Mission Library, 33247 Second Ave. This is for everyone from the closet writer to the published author. Call 604826-6610 for details.

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Sept. 19, Abbotsford Genealogy Society meets at The Reach museum 32388 Veterans Way, Abbotsford at 6 p.m. Speaker Andrea Lister discusses how to keep family history exciting. See www. abbygs.ca.

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Sept. 19, the Mission Sumas Abbotsford Better Breathers Club meets from 10 a.m. to noon at the Cascade Community Church, 35190 DeLair Rd., Abbotsford. Share information, education and support with others living with COPD or asthma.

Myths, realities of family life Sept. 19, Abbotsford Lifetime Learning presents UFV instructor Elizabeth Dennis on contemporary and past families, 10 a.m. to noon, at Abbotsford Recreation Centre, 2499 McMillan Rd. Fee is $5 plus $2 ARC drop-in fee. Newcomers are always welcome.

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Sept. 20, Canadian National Institute for the Blind hosts a CNIB Night Steps at 6 p.m., a fun 5km walk for families, friends, to raise funds for CNIB programs and services. Live music, BBQ and party favours. Register at cnibnightsteps.ca/Fraser-Valley/ Event-Details.

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There are many ways to gauge a city’s environmental commitment, such as its waste management programs, network of bike lanes, use of energy saving technologies, or other municipal-led sustainability efforts. Its citizens’ environmentally conscious actions can also be taken into account. How do residents deal with litter? How often do they carpool, recycle, buy organic foods or take part in community-led neighbourhood clean-up activities? Around the world, cities large and small are doing their part to reduce their environmental footprint and make their citizens not only aware of environmentally friendly practices but advocates for them. In Copenhagen, Denmark, for example, a strong cycling culture (more than one-third of residents cycle to work) and tax incentives for electric cars have made it a global leader in environmental friendliness. Down in Australia, the continent’s most sustainable city, Adelaide, offers a free public bike share program, the world’s ﬁrst solar powered bus, and a convention centre that uses 800,000 earthworms to compost food waste! On the other side of the world, residents of Curitiba, Brazil, have made recycling a way of life. Almost two-thirds of the city’s waste is recycled and Curitiba’s innovative Green Exchange Employment Programme helps low-income families while supporting environmental action. These residents can exchange full garbage bags for bus tickets, food, school supplies and even chocolates and toys for kids. Here in Canada, where the wonders of nature are to be found almost everywhere, we also have many thriving cities that strike a balance between creating vibrant, urbane centres and respecting and enhancing the natural environment. We can take inspiration from several cities across the country that are innovating to ensure that their environmental footprint remains small. Global business giant Siemens and the Economist Intelligence Unit put various cities around the world under the environmental microscope to see how they fare. Looking at 27 major cities in North America, they assessed the cities’ performance in nine categories of environmental governance. The resulting Green City Index

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According to the 2013 Green City Index, Vancouver is the greenest city in Canada. Vancouver ranked first for air quality against all 27 of the NorthAmerican cities analyzed. This coastal hub emits just 4.02 metric tons of CO2 per person, compared to the North American average of 14.5 metric tons. More than half (55 per cent) of Vancouver’s municipal waste is recycled, and Vancouver uses the methane gas produced from its landfills to generate heat and electricity. The city also gets points for environmental governance, its biodiesel-fueled transportation system, and for its energy-efficiency guidelines for new buildings, which are the strictest in Canada. Toronto, which placed second among Canadian cities on the Green Cities Index, also squeezed into the Top 10 in North America, in ninth place overall. Canada’s most populous city recycles 44 per cent of its waste and releases only 7.2 metric tons of CO2 per person. Torontonians also use less energy than residents of most other cities, and the city has a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent by the year 2020. Alberta, the centre of Canada’s oil industry, is also home to three notably green cities, including Calgary, Canada’s fourth highest ranked city on the Green City Index, and Edmonton. Calgary is the only city in Canada to generate 75 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources. Edmonton’s 20 municipal waste drop-off centres–the EcoDepots–are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They provide a convenient place for the public to dispose of recyclables from homes and small businesses. In 2012, 7,094 tonnes of material were recycled at these depots!

items. Montreal was also the first in Canada to offer and expand the popular Bixi public bike sharing program, and has also doubled its bike paths to 800 kilometres of lanes around the city. While only a handful of large Canadian cities could make the Green City Index, many more are reducing their impact on the environment through community initiatives like neighbourhood clean-up days, community gardens and recycling drives. One notable example is in Winnipeg, where neighbourhoods are rallying to recycle and show their environmental commitment during this year’s Waste Reduction Week. “Recycling is a popular and meaningful way to have a significant impact on the waste that is sent to landfills”, says Orysia Boytchuk, Marketing Director at Call2Recycle, a battery and cellphone recycling program free to the public. “Many communities have programs to recycle paper, glass, and plastic and we support them to recycle batteries and cellphones as well, through our network of over 6,000 free public collection sites across Canada.”

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hile they have their not-so-secret weapon in running back Maleek Irons, the No. 4-ranked AAA W.J. Mouat Hawks showed they also have some balance as they beat the AA Mission Roadrunners 42-24 under the lights Friday. Irons rushed for ‘only’ 220 yards on 18 carries, and scored three touchdowns, but it was the play of the Hawks’ passing game that set it apart from past efforts this season. Quarterback Hunter Struthers was 9-of-19 for 139 yards and three TDs, two of which (14 and 19 yards) were directed to tight end Jake Firlotte. Struthers also connected with Clovis Lumeka on a 21-yard strike. The pair combined for eight receptions and 114 yards. “We got many big plays from sources other than Maleek,” said Mouat head coach Denis Kelly, whose team improved to 3-0. “This will make us much harder to defend as we get into the regular season. Struthers showed his ability to make key pass plays and also made several key audibles to beat Mission’s defensive alignment. We will have to be at our very best against a strong Boucherie team in our first league game Saturday on our field.” Mouat bolted out to a 14-0 lead, but Mission stood tough and twice clawed back to within a major of the hosts at 14-7 and 21-14. The key play came in the third quarter when Mission went on a long drive inside the Hawks’ 20. Mouat was able to hold Mission’s ground game for a big loss, and got the ball back. An enusing 80-yard scoring drive capped by the Lumeka TD catch made it 35- 17. The Hawks added a major early in the fourth on another Irons’ run. On defence, Mouat got another monster game from middle linebacker Manpreet Chhina who totalled 15 tackles. Defensive end Akash Sandhu had 10 tackles.

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W.J. Mouat Hawks running back Maleek Irons stiff-arms Mission safety Jesse Walker for a few extra yards, but Walker was not to be denied the tackle. The Hawks beat the Roadrunners 42-24 in B.C. High School Football exhibition play Friday night at Mouat Field. WJM’s first league game is at home Saturday.

Hansen beats Boyd

No. 4 ranked Rick Hansen toughed it out, beating Hugh Boyd 20-14 in AA action in Richmond Friday night. On an evening of peaks and valleys for the Abby Senior wins homecoming game Hurricanes, which included a 0-0 halftime score, Rookie quarterback Jordan Fox threw for four a 19-0 lead, and then a furious rally late by Boyd, TD passes in Abby Senior’s trouncing of Howe the ‘Canes had enough in its arsenal to leave Sound 52-6 in their homecoming game Richmond with a victory. Friday night at Panther Field. “We were very sluggish having to Cutting back on turnovers made all wait for a bus at the school because the difference for the Panthers, after a the first bus broke down on route to plethora of giveaways led to a 50-0 loss the school,” admitted Hansen head to Surrey’s Holy Cross last week. coach Paul Gill. “It was a big turnaround from a disap“We had a double header with our pointing performance last week,” said JV’s playing before us so the game time Abby Senior head coach Jay Fujimuwas pushed back two hours. And we ra. “We had zero turnovers this week know Hugh Boyd is a different animal compared to the 10 last week. The line playing at home on a Friday night. And stepped up this week, only allowing they played well. JORDAN FOX: one sack.” “I let the boys know they’re in for a 4 TD passes Jordan Goheen and Chase Claypool tough game when we play Boyd.” each made multiple touchdown catchAfter that scoreless opening half, es, Goheen making eight catches for 95 yards and Devin DaCosta, (who carryied 19 times for 183 three scores, and Claypool with two TD grabs. yards), rushed for touchdowns of four and 20 Running back Grayson Marquardt rushed for yards in the third quarter. 83 yards and two touchdowns, and also returned QB Alex Ho later tossed a 51-yard scoring strike an interception for a score. to receiver Zach Toews in the fourth quarter. It

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was Toews’ only catch of the game. Ho finished 6-of-16 for 121 yards. Shaiheem Charles-Brown led the winning defence with 15 tackles, while Ricky Bhadesh and Jashan Chauhan each managed interceptions. Premjot Singh and DaCosta each totalled eight tackles, while Brandon Ho had seven.

Bateman crushes Duchess Park

Ben Cummings was dynamite every time he touched the ball, helping his Robert Bateman Timberwolves to an easy 43-6 win over Duchess Park of Prince George on Saturday. The stealth running back rushed for one touchdown as part of a 158-yard day on the ground, scored off an 80-yard kick return, and even scored on a 12-yard pass from backup quarterback Daniel Mills. Starting pivot Tanner Friesen’s two completions went for touchdowns, both by receiver McKenzie Johnson. Talus Swanberg, who rushed for 83 yards, collected six tackles on defence, a team-high total matched by middle linebacker San Kuyek. Defensive end Jake Thiel had four tackles and two fumble recoveries in the victory. – WITH FILES BY HOWARD TSUMURA, THE PROVINCE

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he lineup has been announced for The Masters and doesn’t get much better for curling fans. The first event of the 20132014 Grand Slam of Curling series goes Oct. 29 – Nov. 3 at the Abbotsford Entertainment and Sports Centre, with some of the world’s best in the sport converging on the City in the Country for a week of top-notch action. There will be a total of $200,000 up for grabs in the round robin-style bonspiel, featuring international teams that have already qualified for the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, as well as numerous Canadian teams still hopeful of earning our country’s berth. The men’s draw will boast the likes of 2010 Olympic gold medalist Kevin Martin, 2011 world champion Jeff Stoughton, as well as current Canadian champion (and five-time Masters champion) Glenn Howard. Kevin Koe will also be on hand to defend his 2012 Masters crown. On the women’s side, 2012 Masters women’s champion, and current Canadian champ Rachel Homan will return to battle a field including Winnipeg’s Jennifer Jones and 2010 Olympic bronze medalist Bingyu Wang from China. Single draw ticket prices start at $15 with single day passes starting at $40 and weekend passes at $80. For more information, including a full schedule and list of teams, visit abbotsfordcentre.ca, or call the AESC Box Office at 604-743-5027. – Times staff

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Aldergrove forward Stephen Ryan (19) and Abbotsford forward Brady Lawlor collide in front of the Abbotsford bench. The Aldergrove Kodiaks spoiled the Abbotsford Pilots’ Pacific Junior Hockey League 2013-14 regular season home-opener Friday at the MSA Arena, winning 9-4.

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