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A safer evening walk at Douglas College DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Peace of mind is the goal of a new initiative to ensure that Douglas College staff and students in Coquitlam get to rapid transit safely after dark. With the opening of the Evergreen Extension, the college has introduced the Safer Walk program, which allows staff and students to get a security officer to escort them to the Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station when work or study has them staying late. MARIO BARTEL/THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Sandra Seekins gives a scratch to Gweenie, her five-year-old greyhound. They’ll be participating in the first Greyhound Walk June 11 in Coquitlam. See article on page 15.

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Dumping expensive, city cracks down Tens of thousands in taxpayers’ costs DIANE STRANDBERG The Tri-CiTy News

Coquitlam is reaching out to residents for information and reviewing security footage

mental services. And with taxpayers on the hook for more than $200,000 a year in cleanup costs for illegal dumping, Warriner hopes people get the message to be more responsible with their unwanted goods. “There were several bags of mixed recyclables and garbage

in the hopes of catching the culprits who dumped several loads of trash at Coquitlam’s Town Centre recycling depot on the recent Victoria Day long weekend. The May 22 incident was among the worst in several years, said Stephanie Warren, the city’s manager of environ-

dumped that day,” Warriner said. She’s not sure if it was a single dumper or many, although it appeared the materials were dumped at different points throughout the day. The security footage, combined with information from residents, suggests that the culprit may soon be caught.

What the dumpers face for illegally disposing of their cardboard, papers, a stainless steel trash can, electronics, a barbecue, a lawn chair and other garbage is a $250 fine plus the cleanup costs — and those won’t be cheap because it took a significant amount of time for the contractor to go through

the materials, separate them and dispose of them properly. “What we encourage is everybody to be doing their part in the city to help keep our city clean. Illegal dumping costs everybody,” Warriner told The Tri-City News. see MANY OPTIONS, page 10

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A bulb bonanza swamps hatchery Hatchery being invaded by tulips and daffodils MARIO BARTEL

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Port Moody’s Noons Creek Hatchery is being overwhelmed by invasive plant species. But it’s not weeds or blackberries choking the paths leading to the volunteer-run salmon hatchery. Rather, daffodils and tulips are taking over. The Port Moody Ecological Society (PMES), which runs the hatchery, is currently inundated with twice as many bags of daffodil and tulip bulbs than the group normally has on hand for the annual fundraising bulb sale that’s a part of the Fingerling Festival, said Dave Bennie, the society’s vicepresident — and that festival was almost a month ago. The society sells the bulbs, which are donated by the city from its gardens and planters after the spring flower season has passed, to help pay for programs at the hatchery. But this year’s late arrival of warm weather meant the daffodils and tulips only recently started to peter out. So the bulbs,

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Dave Bennie is being overwhelmed by tulip and daffodil bulbs at the Noons Creek Hatchery. The late arrival of spring meant the Port Moody Ecological Society didn’t get the bulbs they normally sell as a fundraiser during the annual Fingerling Festival until after the event was over, and now the city keeps sending them bulbs from the city’s gardens and planters. which can be stored in a dry place for replanting in the fall to bloom next spring, have

Commemorating Terry with stamp Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope are recognized in a new Canada 150 stamp that was unveiled last week by the sister of the Port Coquitlam hometown hero. The commemorative stamp is one of 10 Canada Post has released in the lead-up to the country’s milestone year, honouring significant achievements and unforgettable moments since the country’s centennial in 1967. Other iconic stamps feature Expo 67, the partition of the Constitution and the creation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Last Thursday, PoCo resident Judith Fox, the international director of the Terry Fox Foundation, was at city hall in St. John’s, N.L. — the city where her brother began his cross-country fundraiser on April 12, 1980 — to reveal the new stamp. Children from Roncalli elementary in St. John’s also took part in ceremony and displayed posters that showed how Fox has inspired them.

been arriving in hefty plastic bags. And they keep on arriving, as parks crews dig up and

replant municipal gardens. In fact, there are so many bags of bulbs, they’re tak-

ing over almost every inch of floor and shelf space in the hatchery, pouring out the door,

clogging access to the big water tanks where fingerlings are raised before they’re released into Noons Creek. Bennie told The Tri-City News PMES was able to get through this year’s festival by selling the bulbs from miniature potted daffodils that had been donated to the city by the developer Onni. But with more bulbs arriving every day, the clock is ticking. Not only do Bennie and his crew of volunteers want to reclaim the hatchery, the longer the bulbs and the attached green stalks sit in plastic bags, the more likely they’ll go mouldy. “We’ve got to get rid of them because they can’t stay in the bags too long,” he said. Volunteers have cut off the stalks and placed some bulbs on plastic trays to stay dry just to create some space, but that task is normally left to gardeners after they buy their bag of bulbs. Until all the bulbs are gone, the annual fundraising sale will continue, Bennie said. Gardeners can pick up a big bag of daffodil, tulip and narcissus bulbs for $5 at the hatchery from 9 to 11 a.m. every day except Sunday. The hatchery is located at 300 Ioco Rd., behind the Port Moody complex. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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Bear warning and trash info Port Coquitlam is warning residents to lock up their garbage and other attractants to keep bears out of their neighborhoods. The warning comes as the city recorded 148 bears sightings in April and May, according to the provincial conservation officer service. There’s a $150 fine for failing to lock up garbage and food scraps in either a wildlife-resistant enclosure, such as a garage or shed, or by using the city cart lock or another wildliferesistant lock certified by the BC Conservation Foundation. Residents are also reminded that cart set-out times are between 5:30 and 7:30 a.m. on collection day, with carts having to be re-secured by 7 p.m. For more information, visit

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U-turns are prohibited at all signalized intersections in B.C. So the city of Coquitlam is removing “No U-turn” signs from a dozen such intersections to reduce confusion. Got it? The city is mounting a campaign to stop people who take the illegal traffic shortcut. Part of the initiative is removing “no U-turn” signs to avoid confusion because some drivers assume that they can make U-turns at a light where there are no such signs. One trouble spot is Lougheed Highway and Westwood Street, where, for years, risk-taking eastbound drivers have been making illegal U-turns to get into the Shell gas station located at the northwest corner. Coquitlam’s transportation manager, Dan Mooney, said people making illegal U-turns at the light are causing problems for southbound drivers turning right onto Lougheed from Westwood. “It’s one of the intersections where there are high numbers of crashes,” he told The Tri-City News. “They’re making a manoeuvre which the rest of the

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Dan Mooney, Coquitlam’s manager of transportation, with one of a dozen “No U-turn” signs that will be removed to stop people from thinking that they can make a U-turn at signalized intersections where there are no signs. U-turns are not permitted at signalized intersections in B.C. motorists aren’t expecting and they need a wide girth to make that U-turn.” The problem was identified when some residents complained, and the speculation is that the signs pre-date the signals but were never taken down. The city worked with ICBC and the RCMP before it decided to take action, Mooney said.

City crews will remove the “no U-turn” signs in the next couple of weeks. Besides being prohibited at signalized intersections anywhere in B.C., U-turns are also forbidden on a curve, near the crest of a hill, mid-block in a business district and, of course, where there’s a sign. If there are any left. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com

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“It’s very resource heavy for the city to deal with these mess and it’s unsightly.” It’s also puzzling. Warriner said it’s hard to understand why people continue to dump their trash illegally when there are so many free and easy options for dealing with both disposable and recyclable items responsibly. For a start, people can use the city’s Waste Wizard search tool (www.coquitlam.ca/ trashtalk), which explains how and where to properly dispose of items. As well, there is the regular curbside collection of garbage, recycling and organics (yard and kitchen waste), and extra cardboard will be accepted as long as it’s flattened. There are also several full-service Encorp Return-It Depots and private recycling depots, which take bottles and cans as well as electronics. For larger items, the city offers four free pick-ups a year for homes receiving curbside collection (more info: coquitlam. ca/lipu). And the Coquitlam Transfer Station on United Boulevard is open every day except Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 for regular garbage and recyclables. In the coming months, Coquitlam expects to have increased staffing at the Town Centre depot to help deter dumping as well as to aid residents in the proper disposal of recyclables. Coquitlam is not alone in spending tens of thousands of taxpayers’ dollars on cleaning-

up illegal dumping messes. Port Moody spends between $3,000 and $10,000 a year, and in 2016, some 54 sites, including dead ends, abandoned lots and green spaces, had to be cleared of dumped trash. Port Coquitlam has budgeted $58,000 for cleanup, with problem areas such as charity donation bins, lanes and dead end streets being the worst for illegal dumping. Fines of up to $500 could be implemented. Keeping eyes and ears open for illegal dumpers is one way of cutting down costs - with the area at the end of Prairie Avenue by the dike of particular concern. One problem that may be deterring people from disposing of their waste is long line-ups — up to an hour or more on some days — at the Coquitlam Transfer Station on United Boulevard. The public is encouraged to go during non-peak hours and Warriner said she refers all complaints to Metro Vancouver, which is responsible for the facility, operated by Emterra. A spokesperson for Metro Vancouver said the issue is being looked into, with the possibility that wait times might be posted online. • To report illegal dumpers in Coquitlam, call bylaw enforcement staff at 604-927-7387 or email bylaw_enforcement@ coquitlam.ca. In PoCo, call 604-927-5496. A list of recycling depots is available at www. portcoquitlam.ca/recycling. In Port Moody, if you have a bylaw complaint, call 604-469-4697 or email bylaw@portmoody.ca.

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Nancy Constable, director of safety, security and risk management at the college, said the service was used from two to 20 times a day during the winter months and the program will continue through the summer semester into fall. “We received a lot of positive feedback from students, who appreciate the care and concern,” Constable said, adding that staff use the service, too. With the campus open until 11 p.m., the service was identified as a need, Constable said. And while SkyTrain hasn’t added any additional safety concerns, the Safer Walk program is seen as an important component of the college’s security program. The college also partners with Coquitlam RCMP, Coquitlam Centre mall and other agencies on a committee that reviews SkyTrain issues and meets monthly. And she said other than a few homeless people attempting to spend a quiet night at Douglas College and a few tourists looking for the campus Tim Horton’s, there hasn’t been an uptick in the number of strangers on the college site. (People wishing to spend the night at the

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A security officer escorts Douglas College facilities manager Debora Jackson to the Lafarge Lake-Douglas SkyTrain station. With the opening of the Evergreen Extension, the college has added the station to its Safer Walk program for students and employees who typically use the service after dark. college are given a brochure about other housing options while strangers on campus are quickly identified.) Coquitlam RCMP declined to comment on any potential safety concerns with the SkyTrain’s arrival in Coquitlam and Port Moody but a spokesperson said a report would be presented to Coquitlam council in the coming weeks. Constable said the Evergreen Extension has opened up the college to the Lower Mainland

and easier access for potential students can only be a boon as the David Lam campus offers a range of college programs. As for the Safer Walk program, it seems to be popular and gives staff and students an extra sense of security. They can also use it to get to parking lots on the campus, she said, adding that there are always enough security people on site for the task. dstrandberg@tricitynews.com @dstrandbergTC

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In accordance with Sections 97 – 99 of the Community Charter, the City of Coquitlam is pleased to share its 2016 Annual Report, entitled Stories told, Stories to be created in recognition of the Coquitlam 125 anniversary celebrations throughout 2016. The report highlights the City’s accomplishments, activities and financial results for the year ending December 31, 2016. It also outlines our Business Plan Priorities for 2016. The 2016 Annual Report will be considered by Council at their Council-in-Committee meeting to be held June 12, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Council Committee Room at Coquitlam City Hall. As of Monday, May 29, 2017, copies of the 2016 Annual Report can be viewed online at coquitlam.ca/annualreport or at the Financial Services counter at Coquitlam City Hall, 3000 Guildford Way, Monday to Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Verbal submissions may be provided in person during the Council-in-Committee meeting on June 12. Written comments regarding the 2016 Annual Report may be submitted to the City Clerk’s Office in advance of the meeting in one of the following ways: Email clerks@coquitlam.ca In person to the City Clerk’s Office, 2nd Floor, 3000 Guildford Way, Coquitlam, BC, V3B 7N2 Fax to the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3015 If you would like your name added to the Speakers List, please call the City Clerk’s Office at 604-927-3010 Written submissions provided in response to this consultation will become part of the public record, which includes submissions being made available for public inspection at Coquitlam City Hall and on our website as part of a future agenda package at coquitlam.ca/agendas.

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Storms ahead? It’s a marriage of necessity, there’s no question about it. But even arranged marriages can often weather storms — even political hurricanes — when the future of both parties is at risk. As the BC NDP and Greens announced that they were forming a coalition of sorts, oddsmakers were probably already giving the arrangement low odds. But it’s clear there’s a lot of motivation for both the parties to make this relationship work. Andrew Weaver has pledged to support the NDP on a confidence vote. That effectively means that the NDP have their hands on the steering wheel, even if Weaver has his foot on the gas. It’s a precarious hold on power in the best of circumstances. The larger question is, who wants to pull the election switch first? If the NDP and Greens hold a non-confidence vote and Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon says they have to go to the polls again, can they count on keeping and expanding their seats? It’s a gamble. We suspect Horgan and Weaver will take a bit of a honeymoon period to solidify their support and, if possible, wait until the fall to make a move. And is Clark polishing her resumé? Stay tuned.

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DAYCARE & EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

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few weeks back, the B.C. early childhood educators (BCECE) association held its annual conference in Richmond. Because I’m not great about checking my calendar before saying “yes,” I agreed to moderate one of the panel discussions before realizing it was right in the middle of the election. I probably would have declined had I EVE EDMONDS known. Thankfully, I didn’t — here’s to disorganization. The panel topic was “Pathways to Professionalism: Believe, Be Hopeful, Be Bold.” The first and very valid question is what the heck do I know about professionalizing the early childhood education sector? The answer: precious little. But as a working mom who has tried every daycare, preschool and after-school arrangement imaginable, I do have some opinions on the subject. I also have a stake in the matter — as we all do. NEWSROOM 604-472-3030 DELIVERY 604-472-3040 DISPLAY ADS 604-472-3020 CLASSIFIED ADS 604-630-3300 n

How we raise our kids and what child care now and the results have been: massive wait lists, options we provide parents is fundamental to huge financial burdens on those who can least the kind of society we are or aim to be. afford it and, at times, frighteningly unprofesSo what exactly does it mean to “professionsional care. You can comment on alize” the early childhood education sector? The election may be over but the campaign to While a lot was discussed, the key theme establish a $10-a-day daycare plan is just getting any story you read by that ran throughout was that of standardization going. It would provide a clear and consistent going to The Tri-City — or a lack thereof — in both education and framework for child care in B.C. News’ Facebook page compensation. Few of us would question the importance Currently, some early child care workers have of a public education system for students from bachelor degrees or even a master’s in the field, kindergarten to Grade 12. I’m not sure why we’re while others don’t have a high school diploma. having such a hard time wrapping our minds around such a sysOne panelist talked about the challenge of implementing tem from birth to age 12. the latest concepts regarding brain development while working We can only give kids a fair chance in life if we also give them alongside someone with no awareness and even less interest in equal access to quality care. Sufficient education and fair comunderstanding those concepts. pensation for those providers are essential to that. Daycare was an issue in the election campaign. All parties As one panelist said, “It’s not just about kissing boo-boos and talked about creating more spaces for kids and more options for giving hugs.” parents. But there was a fundamental divide on how to make that Eve Edmonds is editor of the Richmond News, happen; the NDP and Greens support a public system, the BC a Glacier Media sister paper of The Tri-City News. Liberals a private one. eedmonds@richmond-news.com It seems to me we’ve been going the private route for some time @TheRichmondNews

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The Editor, Re. “Mayor blames provincial downloading for PoCo’s increased firefighting costs” (The Tri-City News, May 5). To Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore: Draw the line on firefighting costs. I applaud your stand against a provincial government that has downloaded many costs. But I am disturbed by your assertion that city government is responsible for hiring seven firefighters and deploying a new apparatus. Here’s why: The first responders program is voluntary. There are no statutory obligations to respond to medical calls. Firefighters are to respond only when paramedics are delayed, a patient has absent vital signs or is unconscious. After intense media and political pressure but with no evidence fire departments, demanded to be sent to 48 more categories of emergencies. Despite evidence-based

The Editor, “Troubling move by Green leader” (Letters, The Tri-City News, May 24). Ken Holowanky’s letter could not be more wrong. Andrew Weaver was a guest speaker at Clean Energy BC’s (CEBC) spring conference and annual general meeting on June 1. The registration fee covers coffee, lunch and room rental. It also provides modest support for a non-profit industry association doing all it can to share its message that private sector electricity works well in complementary manner with the public sector utility that sets all the terms and condition in which it buys our members’ clean and cost effective electricity. Fourteen per cent of B.C.’s grid electricity comes from CEBC members that have projects that have been through full environmental reviews to harness wind, solar, hydro, biomass and biogas. Recent five-year independent monitoring studies are showing that well sited run-of-river

No need for firefighters to provide medical care

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It’s not up to fire departments to pick up the slack left by the BC Ambulance Service, argues the letter writer. studies, fire chiefs maintained if they do not respond, people will die. Research studies draw the same conclusion: The infrequency of critical interventions is such that first responders render no necessary service in the majority of cases. Fred McChesney, a professor of law and economics,

wrote an opinion piece in the Washington Post headlined “Fewer fires, so why are there far more firefighters?” Fires have declined 40% to 60% yet the number of firefighters has increased by 37%. Fire chiefs need more personnel as rapid response times save lives. The majority of the cases

(80% to 90%) the patient requires an assessment and transport to hospital. At hospital, individuals wait hours to see a doctor. In the vast majority of calls, firefighters play no role in patient care or influence patient outcomes so rapid response times are a poor measurement of patient care. We need a modern wellequipped, fiscally responsible department. I support the fire chief on many issues. I do not support the hiring of additional firefighters for medical responses. The mayor may attempt to distance himself by publicly denouncing the government and using the fire chief’s common response of downloading. The mayor and council’s failure to apply the same due diligence to the fire service as other projects in the city falls squarely on them. Their failure is why taxpayers will be on the hook for near a million dollars. Geoff Taylor, Port Coquitlam

No issues with Weaver’s speech ANDREW WEAVER projects are not having negative environmental impacts. Given Canada’s commitment to the Paris Accord, we support strong climate action and the need to get to greater us e of renewable electricity as we transition from a society still very dependent upon GHG-emitting fossil fuels. I expect Mr. Weaver to address some of these themes in his address. No funds are going to the BC Green Party. Paul Kariya, Executive Director, Clean Energy BC

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This workshop will provide you with information about ways you can plan to provide for complex care for yourself or for your loved ones. Also, how you can make your funds last; what order to liquidate your assets in; tax benefits and credits available; tax advantaged investment options and how it will benefit you and prolong your assets.

Hal is a graduate of UBC Law School and has been practicing law since 1988. Hal’s practice focuses primarily on matrimonial disputes, wills estates (including contested estates), and general litigation.

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Local walk, global greyhound event MARIO BARTEL The Tri-CiTy News

Gweenie’s quiet, reserved demeanour may seem at odds with her career as a competitive athlete. But that’s exactly what attracted Louise Walters and her partner, Sandra Seekins, to the five-year-old greyhound that was bred and trained to race against other dogs in highspeed sprints around tracks in states like Florida, Alabama, West Virginia and Iowa. In fact, it’s what brings most people to greyhounds, often after they’ve already owned other breeds, said Walters, who’s organizing a walk for greyhounds and their owners on June 11 at Colony Farm Regional Park in Coquitlam. The event is part of the worldwide Great Global Greyhound Walk, which brings together sighthounds like greyhounds, whippets and afghans as well as their owners to socialize and raise awareness about their sometimes misunderstood breeds. Those misconceptions can include a perception that greyhounds are high-strung and need a lot of exercise. Nothing could be further from the truth, said Walters.

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Sandra Seekins with Gweenie, a five-year-old greyhound. “They are bred to chase, they are super fast,” said Walters, noting Gweenie is happiest when she’s lazing about the house. But “they don’t need to run. They like sprinting. They require only moderate exercise. They’re good with kids.” Since adopting Gweenie about a year ago from an agency that specializes in finding forever homes for retired racing dogs, Walters said she feels like she has joined a special club of like-minded owners bonded by their love for the breed. Whenever greyhound owners bump into one another

at the dog park or even in the parking lot at Costco, they often strike up a conversation about how they came to acquire their dog, share funny stories or experiences. She hopes the walk will extend that fellowship. The Great Global Greyhound Walk started 11 years ago in the United Kingdom with a half dozen dogs. This year’s event is expected to attract about 20,000 walkers and dogs in many countries, including Spain, Philippines, Australia, New Zealand and Germany. Walters said she’s not surprised greyhounds have attracted a loyal following. “They’re gentle, they have a quiet confidence. They make very good pets.”

WALK DETAILS

• The Tri-City event of the Great Global Greyhound Walk takes place Saturday, June 11, at 11 a.m. at the greenspace opposite the washrooms by the main parking lot at Colony Farm Regional Park in Coquitlam. The walk covers 4 km of flat trails and will be followed by a picnic lunch. For more information, go to greatglobalgreyhoundwalk.co.uk. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

Grad & AfterGrad

PMSS 2017

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

Congratulations Dan Lock Leaders are made, not born. That’s why MNP continues to develop and promote our best people to ensure we continue to meet all your business needs. Congratulations to Dan Lock on his appointment to the Partnership. Based in MNP’s Port Moody office, Dan works with small-to mid-size owner-managed businesses — primarily in the auto dealership sector — to deliver a diverse range of services from accounting, corporate and individual tax solutions to consulting on issues such as sale of business, succession planning, corporate reorganization and foreign compliance reporting. As a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm, MNP continues to lead by example by delivering the people and the results you need to be successful. Contact Dan Lock, CPA, CA, Partner at 604.949.2105 or dan.lock@mnp.ca

The students, parents and teachers of Port Moody Secondary School thank these individuals & businesses for their generous donations in support of a safe and fun-filled graduation.

Advanced Healing Arts All Custom Lumber & Pallet Mfg. Inc. Angelo’s Salon & Spa Barb Flesher, One Percent Realty Betty Fricker, One Percent Realty Canadian Outback Adventures & Events Carol Song, Mortgage Consultant, Dominion Lending Carol Song, Realtor, PREC, Georgia Pacific Realty Charlie’s Mexican Restaurant Charlie Smith Machine Works Ltd. Cineplex Cinemas Coquitlam City of Port Moody COBS Suter Brook College Park Community Association Cornerstones Chiropractic & Complementary Therapies CUPE Local 561 Dairy Queen, Port Moody Dr. Farah Mawani Filomena’s Salon & Spa Fin Donnelly, NDP MP Flavelle Oceanfront Development Fratelli’s Bakery, Sapperton, New Westminster Freshii, Suter Brook From Hair On Glenayre Community Association IGA Newport Jessica Chen-Sargent & John Gratsy, Royal LePage Sterling Realty Josh Bath, Keller Williams Elite Realty Korean Parents Group of PMSS Kushala Yoga Ltd. Lillian Lum & Vincent N Tong Louisa Baker, Royal Lepage Sterling Realty McSweeney’s Marilyn Fraser Meat Craft Urban Butchery Mega Donair Me-N-Ed’s Pizza Monarch Orthodontic Centre Moody Ales No Frills, Como Lake Plaza

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THINGS-TO-DO GUIDE: JUNE 2 – 4

Relay for Life, YMCA & ALS walks Friday, June 2

Rd., Port Coquitlam) to hear from Christopher Levenson, a Vancouver-based poet, critic, translator and editor who will speak about the sound of poetry. The meeting is free but library registration is required by calling 604-927-7999. Visit tri-citywordsmiths.ca.

ALL SHINED UP

Cars, trucks and bikes will be displayed at the 7th annual Centennial Show and Shine, in the parking lot of the new Centennial secondary (570 Poirier St., Coquitlam), from 6 to 9 p.m. There is no cost for entry; however, participating vehicles pay $15. Proceeds support the Geoff McElgunn automotive scholarship award, which is handed out each year to the top auto student. Visit sd43.bc.ca/school/centennial.

LIVE MUSIC

Join singer, songwriter, storyteller, children’s entertainer and actor Rick Scott for a dinner and concert at Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody) starting at 7 p.m. Tickets at $30 include the meal. Call 604-937-0998 or visit gallerybistroportmoody.com.

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Sunday, June 4

Comic Al Hassam headlines a comedy night at the Gallery Bistro (2411 Clarke St., Port Moody) at 8 p.m. with guests Kicky Zipzak, Molly Stewart, Kelly Brandow, Angelica Senger and Jerome DeLuca. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. For tickets at $30, call 604-937-0998 or email gallerybistroportmoody@gmail.com.

DELICIOUS

Head over to the Coquitlam Farmers Market, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., in the parking lot of the Dogwood Pavilion (624 Poirier St., Coquitlam), to grab fresh fare — and don’t forget your $5 off coupon in The Tri-City News (Wednesday’s edition, page A5) for Forstbauer Farm. The market hosts its first POP club that will see nutritionists work with kids (age five to 12) in a cooking class. Visit makebakegrow.com.

SEUSSICAL

Saturday, June 3 Y-M-C-A

Take time out for a charity walk, starting at Hillcrest middle school (2161 Regan Ave., Coquitlam) that supports the YMCA. The Walk of Life runs from 8 a.m. to noon through Mundy Park with the aim to raise funds and build awareness about cardiovascular disease. Treks of 1-, 3- and 5k are available. Entry is $35/$10 (no cost for kids under 12). Visit gv.ymca.ca.

SENIORS EXPO

Vancity credit union sponsors a seniors and caregivers wellness expo from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m in the Inlet Theatre and Galleria (Port Moody city hall, 100 Newport Dr.). Speakers include Michael Poznanski (estates and powers of attorney) and Karen Tyrell (dementia). To reserve seating, visit a Vancity branch.

SHRED IT

Bring your unwanted paperwork to the city

CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY

Support those with cancer and remember loved ones we’ve lost to the disease at Relay for Life, an annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society that runs from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Percy Perry Stadium in Coquitlam Town Centre Park. To register as a participant or volunteer, visit relayforlife.ca. of Port Coquitlam’s free community shredding event at Hyde Creek recreation centre (1379 Laurier Ave.) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nonperishable food donations will be accepted for the Share food bank. Call 604-927-5421 or visit portcoquitlam.ca. Another shred-a-thon is in the southwest parking lot at Coquitlam Centre mall (2929 Barnet Hwy.) from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with donations for the Crossroads Hospice Society. Proceeds support end-of-life care and grief support services. Call 604-945-0606 or visit crossroadshospicesociety.com.

HAVE A SAY

Give feedback on the city of Coquitlam’s plan to develop northwest Coquitlam, a 990-acre parcel that’s mostly undeveloped and borders Pinecone Burke provincial park. The community information session on the municipal vision runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Victoria Hall (3435

Victoria Dr.). Visit coquitlam.ca/NBV.

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Lace up your skates, slip on your swim suit or try out fitness programs at Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St., Coquitlam) as the city gets ready to mark Canada 150 next month. The skate and swim are $2 each while the “try-its” are free. The celebration runs from noon to 6 p.m. Visit coquitlam.ca. You can also try your hand at lawn bowling at the Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club, across the street from Poirier, beside Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave.). The free ParticipAction 150 event rolls from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bowls, instruction, prizes and refreshments will be provided.

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Tri-City Wordsmiths gather from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Terry Fox Library (2470 Mary Hill

FOR THE PETS

Countryside Kennels (558 Prairie Ave., Port Coquitlam) runs a garage sale and bottle drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to benefit the Small Animal Rescue Society of BC. To donate goods or volunteer, visit smallanimalrescue.org.

WALK FOR ALS

Bring the family to Riverside secondary school (2215 Reeve St., Port Coquitlam) for a 5k walk in aid of ALS research and those living with the disease. The Tri-Cities Ridge Meadows event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with the walk launching at 11 a.m. Visit walkforals.ca.

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The Dogwood Songsters entertain at care homes each week and, at 1:30 p.m. today, the ensemble will perform a spring concert at Dogwood Pavilion (1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam) in a show called Superstars. Admission at $6 (no cost for kids under 10) includes refreshments. Donations to the Share food bank are accepted. Call 604-927-6098. jcleugh@tricitynews.com

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Music, Spanish & dads BOOKS PLUS Books Plus runs in The TriCity News each Friday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries: Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam.

Spanish with Europa Language School at a two-day introductory workshop on June 10 and June 17. Call 604-469-4577 to reserve a seat in the library’s ParkLane Room. For more info, visit library. portmoody.ca or call 604-4694577. Port Moody Public Library is located at 100 Newport Dr., in the city hall complex.

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• Stories, songs and crafts for people with developmental challenges: Join librarian Teresa Rehman from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Poirier branch on Thursday, June 8. To register, phone 604-937-4155. Info: Teresa at 604-937-4157. • Classical music appreciation: On Fridays through June 23, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Poirier branch’s Nancy Bennett Room, you can join others who share your interests and listen to music, learn about composers, exchange thoughts and experience music together. No registration required. • All Nations Festival — Coast Salish Stories: On Saturday, June 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the City Centre branch (Rooms 136 and 137), you’re invited to attend an Indigenous writer’s symposium featuring leading indigenous authors, including Lee Maracle. Coinciding with National Aboriginal Day, the library will showcase the contributions

AUTHOR LEE MARACLE and resilience of First Nations writers. Indigenous writers will present their words and experiences to a mixed audience of Coquitlam readers and authors. No registration required. For more info 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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• Summer Reading Club: Take a walk on the wild side by joining the Summer Reading Club — registration is now open. Kids, teens and adults all have their own clubs with prizes, programs, and fierce reads. Sign up by going to the library to receive your welcome package. • Spanish language workshop: Travelling to a Spanishspeaking country this summer? Always wanted to study a new language? Learn conversational

• Construction update: Construction of the new Port Coquitlam recreation complex has started. While Terry Fox Library will remain open through the entire project, the parking lot in front of the library is closed. There is street parking, as well as library access from the rec centre parking lot off of Kelly Avenue. Visit www. portcoquitlam.ca/reccomplex for more information • Dad Time: Join us Terry Fox librarians for a fun drop-in program for all dads and male caregivers with little ones from one day to five years old. There will be songs, stories, games and crafts, with time after the program to socialize and hang out with other dads. These sessions run on Saturdays, June 24, July 29 and Aug. 26, 2 to 2:45 p.m. For more info, visit www. fvrl.bc.ca or the Fraser Valley Regional Library Facebook page. Terry Fox Library is located 2470 Mary Hill Rd. in PoCo. Phone 604-927-7999.

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An annual golf classic last month swung in more than $33,000 for KidSport Tri-Cities. The sold-out SD43/KidSport fundraiser, presented by Scotiabank, means another 115 kids from families in need can sign up for sports.

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Four Tri-City students took home provincial awards last month from a French public speaking competition. Lisa Ungureanu, right, a Grade 8 French immersion student at Banting middle in Coquitlam, won third place for her speech titled “L’importance de l’éducation sexuelle dans les écoles publiques.” Fanny Barakaeva, a Grade 7 late immersion student at Pitt River middle in Port Coquitlam, earned second place for her talk called “Les chats en Égypte ancienne.” And, from Coquitlam’s Dr. Charles Best secondary, Grade 11 immersion student Claire Song clinched third spot for “Le concept du temps” while Cassie Truss, a Grade 12 early immersion student, reaped second prize for “Les médias sociaux: une épée à double tranchant.” Other SD43 finalists were: Maria Galdian (Grade 6 late immersion at Banting middle, for “Les jardins sur le toit”); Ellen Piasentin (Grade 6 early immersion at Banting middle, for “Le bilinguisme au Canada”); and Brianna Brill (Grade 7 early immersion at Kwayhquitlum middle, for “Le travail des enfants”). The Concours d’art oratoire, which drew 264 students from across B.C., took place on May 6 at SFU Surrey.

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• Tri-City Wordsmiths meeting, 2-4:30 p.m., Terry Fox Library, 2470 Mary Hill Rd., PoCo. Topic: “The Sound of Poetry: Have You Found Your Iambic Footing Yet?” will be presented by Christopher Levenson, poet, critic, translator and editor. Using examples from classic poets as well as his own work, the speaker will show how the use of rhythm, verse movement, cadence and line length can underline and intensify a poem’s meaning. The meeting is free but library registration is required: 604-927-7999. Meetings of the Tri-City Wordsmiths are held on the first Saturday of every second month. Info: www. tri-citywordsmiths.ca. • Canada 150ParticipAction Lawn Bowling, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Coquitlam Lawn Bowling Club, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Free lawn bowing event. Info: 604-469-8485. • Crossroads Hospice Shred-It, 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., southwest corner of Coquitlam Centre Mall parking lot (2929 Barnet Hwy, Coquitlam). Protect your identity and the environment at our secure onsite shred it event. Info: 604-945-0606.

SUNDAY, JUNE 4

• Dogwood Songsters sing Superstars of Swing, Pop, Soul, Country, Latin and more, 1:30 p.m., Dogwood Pavilion, 1655 Winslow Ave., Coquitlam. Tickets available from choir members and at Dogwood gift shop; donations to food bank accepted. Info: 604-927-6098.

MONDAY, JUNE 5

• Municipal Pension Retirees Association District 25/TriCities meeting, 11 a.m., ABC

JUNE 6: COQ. FOUNDATION AWARDS • Coquitlam Foundation awards night, Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam (reception at 6:30 p.m., awards at 7 p.m.). Free admission as the foundation distributes scholarships, bursaries and grants to local individuals and organizations. RSVP if you plan to attend: info@ coquitlamfoundation.com. Info: coquitlamfoundation.com. Country Restaurant, 300-100 Schoolhouse St., Coquitlam.

TUESDAY, JUNE 6

• Coquitlam prostate cancer support and awareness group monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Wilson Centre, PoCo. Speaker: Dr Brian Yang, a urologist, will be presenting on prostate cancer in general, and any recent developments in diagnosis and treatment. All those affected by prostate problems are urged to attend and share their concerns and experiences in a confidential atmosphere. Refreshments will be provided. There is 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, JUNE 7

• Hyde Creek Watershed Society monthly meeting, 7:15 p.m., 3636 Coast Meridian Rd., PoCo. The public are invited to

attend the meeting, tour the facility and see what projects we are currently undertaking. Also: The society is looking for volunteers interested in helping occasionally with school tours and to assist with day-to-day operations and planning for 2017 salmon festival. Info: www.hydecreek.org or email hcws.info@gmail.com. • Women’s HeartSong Introductory Class, 7-9 p.m., White Lotus Divine Healing, 2607 St. Johns St., Port Moody. By donation. Info: 604-461-6200.

SATURDAY, JUNE 10 • Burke Mountain Naturalists will lead a free 5-hour hike on Burke Mountain starting at 8 a.m. Call Ian, 604-939-4039, to register and for further details.

MONDAY, JUNE 12 • Tri-City Photo Club meets, 7:30 p.m., in the drama room at Port Moody secondary school, 300 Albert St., Port Moody. Topic: Nature photography. Guests always welcome. Info: www.tricityphotoclub.ca.

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With its Edgy Outlook on a Vancouver Classic, Marino General Contracting transformed a heritage mansion into a contemporary haven and walked away with the Best Renovation Over $3 Million prize

Smallworks Studios/Laneway Housing won the accolade of Best Small-Scale Home Under 1000 square feet for their East Van Coach House

Big Wins for BC’s Building Talent From custom mansions to bathroom renos, the 2017 Ovations honoured homegrown builders, developers, designers and renovators

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pirits were high and there was anticipation in the air at the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Hotel on the evening of April 29. Dressed to impress, the members of this region’s acclaimed building industry sipped sparkling wine and nibbled on Asianinflected appies at the pre-dinner reception for the Ovation Awards gala. As the wine was poured for the delicious locally themed dinner, opening remarks were made by the GVHBA chair Darren Cranston and CEO Bob de Wit, who said, “The Ovation Awards Gala is always a great evening. With many industry friendships forged over the years, this is a very social event. Members look forward to catching up, viewing the winning homes and celebrating the success of their wins and those of their friends.” After the opening remarks, Shaw’s Bianca Solterbeck took her place on the stage and began presenting the awards for the evening.

Some of the multiple winners included Marino General Contracting, which won Best Living Room/GreatRoom Renovation, as well as Best Heritage or Character Renovation, for “Edgy Outlook on a Vancouver Classic.” Best Builders won for two different projects, “Modern Retreat” and “Georgian Manor”. Another double winner was Tien Sher, who won for Tuttle & Patterson as well as the BC Housing Excellence in Innovative Housing Choices award for Balance. Hayer’s Summit development was awarded for Best Townhome/Rowhouse Development Under 1,500 Square Feet, as well as the Shaw Voter’s Choice Award for Best Multi-Family Community. Zenterra went home with Best Multi-Family Residential Community for Hyde Park Phase 2 and Best Marketing Campaign for SoHo Phase 1 Pre-launch. Tavan Developments, which also did very well last year, was honoured with Custom Home Builder of the Year, for their “Hudson

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SFU grad student Zahra Haeri is using her new love for jiu-jitsu to help navigate challenges in her studies in mechatronic engineering, the lab, and soon her dream job working on an autonomous car project at General Motors. breast cancer. “It’s releasing all the energy from your mind,” said Haeri. “You don’t show your frustration.” More importantly, said Haeri, martial arts gave her life another dimension. “It brought me back to life,” said Haeri. “It taught me there is something more to life than just studying.”

So it seemed a natural progression for Haeri to start taking on opponents. She hasn’t looked back. Haeri recently won a gold medal at the Copa Katana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu tournament at the Richmond Oval to go along with a silver from the Western Canadian Martial Arts Championships and several medals from local competi-

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tions. In late August she’ll be hauling that hardware across Canada after she was offered a position on the team developing self-driving cars at General Motors. She’d applied for a co-op position so she was surprised she was offered a fulltime gig. “I was so happy, I wanted to hug the postman,” said Haeri,

whose interest in applying her engineering talents to the auto industry was sparked by an article she’d read as a child in Iran about the head designer at BMW who was also Persian. “That made me so proud,” said Haeri. “I thought about how much I would really like to work for a big car company some day.” And with that day fast ap-

proaching, Haeri’s spending her spare time, when she’s not putting the finishing touches on her Master’s thesis or working out at the gym, researching martial arts academies at her future home. After all, “if you’re just focussing on one thing, you can’t be successful,” said Haeri. mbartel@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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Martial arts helped get Zahra Haeri out of the house. Now the lessons and discipline she’s learned on the jiujitsu mat will help her navigate the challenges of a move across the country to tackle her dream job, developing software for autonomous cars at General Motors in Markham, Ont. Haeri, 23, came to Canada from Tehran, Iran, two years ago to continue her studies in mechatronic engineering at Simon Fraser University. But first she had to pass an English proficiency test. She locked herself in her room and studied for six months. So focussed was she on learning English, she didn’t even realize Lafarge Lake was practically outside the back door of her Coquitlam home. Haeri’s self-imposed isolation depleted her physically and mentally, she said. “I was kinda depressed.” That’s when she discovered martial arts. At first Haeri practised the maneuvers of kickboxing as a workout to improve her cardio fitness. When her instructor at Coquitlam Martial Arts suggested she kick her training up a notch by learning jiu jitsu, Haeri was intrigued. Again she practised the movements; she wasn’t interested in actual combat with an opponent. But already, said Haeri, she noticed the workouts having an impact on her studies and her work in the lab as part of a team of SFU researchers and grad students developing a diagnostic tool for detecting

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The Americans are coming! Three teams from the US Box Lacrosse Association (USBOXLA) will be among 28 teams competing at the Trevor Wingrove Memorial Lacrosse Tournament, to be held at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex June 8 to 11. The 34th annual tournament attracts some of the top lacrosse teams and players in three age divisions from across the British Columbia and Alberta. Last year was the first time USBOXLA participated in the event, sending one

team. They enjoyed it so much they’re sending 60 players representing 16 states this year. The tournament, which used to be known as the Dogwood Tournament, was renamed for the late Coquitlam Adanacs’ star in 2011, a year after Wingrove lost his battle with cancer. Wingrove played his entire lacrosse career in Coquitlam, starting when he was four years old in Mini Tyke. He was the Coquitlam Junior Adanacs’ most valuable player in 1987 and 1988 and the senior team’s rookie of the year in 1989. The following year Wingrove was the Adanacs’ most valuable player. He was also awarded the Western Lacrosse Association’s Maitland Trophy

for his value to his team, sportsmanship and contributions to minor lacrosse and he was named to the league’s all-star team. In 1991 he was Coquitlam’s most courageous and inspirational player and in 1992 he was again the team’s most valuable player. Wingrove also laid in two Minto Cups and one Mann Cup. Championship games will be played Sunday: 1:30 p.m. for the PeeWee division; 3 p.m. for the Bantam division and 4:30 p.m. for the Midget final. For more information about the tournament as well as a full schedule of games, go to www. trevorwingrove.com. sports@tricitynews.com @mbartelTC

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A Coquitlam Adanacs player is knocked off the ball by PoCo Saints defender Jaimie Bell at the 2017 Adanacs Challenge girls box lacrosse tournament, Saturday at the Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex. The Saints junior and midget teams each won gold, while the Adanacs prevailed 4-3 over their Tri-City rivals in the PeeWee division.

Sign up for kids’ bike race Young riders aged 5 to 12 will get a taste of what it’s like to be a pro cyclist on July 14 when they get a chance to race around the same course that will be ridden by the pros later at the PoCo Grand Prix.

The kids will race in two heats beginning at 5:15 p.m. Ages 5 to 8 will race one lap around the downtown course. They’ll be followed by kids 9 to 12 years-old, who will race for two laps.

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PRICES VALID May 31 - June 27th, 2017

Green Beaver Natural Toothpaste

Green Beaver Suncare Assorted Sizes

Assorted sizes

Certified organic sunscreens for sun protection that will leave your skin feeling soft and healthy.

Gluten Free, Vegan toothpaste Assorted flavours

15%

3.99

Purica Recovery

Nature’s Way Liquid Cal/Mag 2:1

NutraSea Omega-3

Assorted sizes

200ml/500ml Lemon Flavour

High Absorption Bone Formula Provides a 2:1 ratio of calcium to magnesium for healthy bones and teeth. Gluten free, lactose free.

15% Off

Off

Salus Organic Beet Crystals

A sustainable source of omega 3, helps promote cardiovascular, brain, eye, nervous system, skin, joint and immune health plus reduces inflammation. Everyy bottle is third Ever party tested for quality and purity.

New Roots Probiotics Recovery

19.99 to $39.99

Boiron Arnicare

Assorted sizes

200g

30 caps

Whole body health & pain relief. From back pain to injury rehabilitation. Recovery targets the root cause of pain.

Assorted Sizes

Fast, convenient and great tasting. Contains all active constituents of the plant. 2.5 Kg of organic beets in jar. each jar.

Contains 120 Billion CFU per capsule including 20 strains, for advanced probiotic support.

Helps relieve muscle and joint pain, and bumps and bruises. 100% naturally sourced medicinal ingredients including Arnica Montana. Product of France

10% Little Big Shot Drink 250ml

2 $4 FOR

Bucha Kombucha 473ml

PLUM-M- GOOD Rice Thins 95g

500 ml

So Delicious dairy free desserts are so rich and creamy you’ll never want to go back to dairy ice cream. Tastes great with your favorite toppings, in an ice cream cone, or straight out of the carton.

Made locally in BC without preservatives and packed with crispy freshness.

Certified organic, non-GMO, vegan, with live kombucha probiotics.

3 3.49 .49

Ready to eat Indian entrees, Asian noodles, and rice. All natural. Organic. Y Yummy! ummy!

2 $5

5.99

Assorted Tasty Bite Ready to Eat Entrees

3 $6 FOR FOR

15%

Off

So Delicious Frozen Dessert

Sparkling, award winning super juice

15%

Off

FOR

Olympic Multi-packs

Coconut Bliss Bars Assorted 4 pk

These vegan bars from Coconut Bliss are dairy, soy, and gluten free. Certified organic bliss… yum!

6.99

Boulder Canyon Potato Chips

8 pk

From our Balkanstyle organic yogurt to our indulgent Krema Greekstyle yogurt; every Olympic yogurt is prepared naturally, without any gluten, gelatin or preservatives. Locally made with pride, passion and fresh dairy milk.

Off

128 -142g

Premium kettle cooked potato chips.

4.99

3.49