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08/04/2025

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08/04/2025

À Maillardville, la communauté francophone s’est rassemblée pour célébrer les 70 ans du mouvement scout francophone de Colombie-Britannique. Ce moment historique, empreint d’émotion et de reconnaissance, an mis en lumière l’impact profond du scoutisme sur des générations de jeunes, de familles et de bénévoles. Animée par Johanne Dumas de la Télévision communautaire des Tri-Cities, la célébration a réuni élus municipaux, anciens scouts, jeunes leaders et familles entières autour d’un feu symbolique et de souvenirs partagés.

« Le scoutisme francophone à Coquitlam, ce n’est pas seulement une histoire locale. C’est une contribution essentielle au tissu social de notre ville », a déclaré le conseiller Craig Hodge. Lui-même ancien scout et chef de groupe depuis plus de 15 ans, il a rappelé l’importance des valeurs partagées entre le scoutisme et les Premières Nations, notamment l’intendance des terres, le respect, et la transmission du savoir.

Une plaque commémorative a été dévoilée au Centre communautaire de Maillardville en l’honneur de Jean et Suzanne Lambert, fondateurs du mouvement. Leur fille, Diane Johnson, a exprimé sa fierté : « Mon père n’avait que deux semaines de vacances par année. Il en passait une avec nous, l’autre avec les Scouts. Ce genre de dévouement a construit une communauté. »

Ben Johnston, petit-fils du fondateur et ancien chef scout, a rappelé que le scoutisme continue de vivre grâce à l’engagement constant des bénévoles. « On est ici grâce aux épaules de ceux qui nous ont précédés. Leur énergie, leur sens du devoir et leur passion ont porté ce mouvement jusqu’à aujourd’hui. »

Des témoignages d’anciens comme Richard Chabot, et de nouveaux membres issus de l’immigration récente, ont souligné à quel point le scoutisme reste un lieu d’inclusion, de découverte et de croissance personnelle. « Pour moi, les Scouts, c’est comme une extension de la communauté, mais en plus amusant », a confié Léo Bruneau, un ancien de Maillardville.

De son côté, le conseiller Matt Djonlic a rappelé l’importance du mouvement dans l’identité même de Maillardville : « Le scoutisme francophone fait partie intégrante de notre héritage. C’est grâce à des gens comme Jean Lambert que cette identité continue de rayonner. »

En clôture, une pensée émue a été dédiée à tous ceux qui ont marqué l’histoire du mouvement mais qui ne sont plus parmi nous. Le scoutisme francophone, dans un environnement anglophone, a survécu grâce à des décennies de bénévolat, de résilience et d’amour pour la jeunesse.

Aujourd’hui, comme hier, les Scouts de Maillardville poursuivent leur mission : éveiller les consciences, transmettre des valeurs et bâtir, pas à pas, une société meilleure.

Merci de visionnez et n’hesitez pas à contacter Tri Cities Community TV pour une entrevue!

By Geneviève Kyle-Lefebvre

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By Geneviève Kyle-LefebvreÀ Maillardville, la communauté francophone s’est rassemblée pour célébrer les 70 ans du mouvement scout francophone de Colombie-Bri...

08/03/2025

The Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show returns for its 19th year on Sunday, August 17, 2025!

Unfortunately, due to the loss of funding from TELUS Optik TV, TCCTV won’t be covering this year’s event. But we’ve dug into our archives and found some great highlights from our coverage 10 years ago!

If you’d like to support us, donations are welcome and tax receipts are available. Thank you for helping keep local news alive.

– The Tri Cities Community TV Team

The Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show is back again for its 19th year on Sunday, August 17, 2025!Due to the loss of our funding from TELUS Optik TV, TCCTV wil...

08/03/2025

The Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show is back again for its 19th year on Sunday, August 17, 2025!

Due to the loss of our funding from TELUS Optik TV, TCCTV will not be able to provide coverage of this year's event. But we did dig deep into our archives to find some highlights of our coverage from a decade ago !

If you’d like to help, we can issue a tax receipt for your donation. Thank you for supporting independent local news.

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The Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show is back again for its 19th year on Sunday, August 17, 2025!Due to the loss of our funding from TELUS Optik TV, TCCTV wil...

08/02/2025

We've Got Issues talks to Ben Perry about the encampment at 3020 Gordon Ave. What are your thoughts?

Benjamin Perry, local advocate for the unhoused and member of Food Not Bombs Tri-Cities recently raised concerns about a planned sweep of the homeless encamp...

08/02/2025

Telus supported community-based organizations by funding professionally produced local programming.

08/01/2025

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07/28/2025

On Face to Face, Geneviève Kyle-Lefebvre had the pleasure of sitting down with Claire MacLean Chief Executive Officer of SHARE Family and Community Services, to discuss the upcoming launch of the Foundry Centre, a youth-focused wellness hub opening in the Tri-Cities this fall.

The Foundry Centre will serve youth aged 12 to 24 by offering integrated, low-barrier access to physical health care, mental health services, substance use support, peer guidance, and social services, all under one roof. It will be located at PoCo Place Mall, right on the Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam border.

“Young people shouldn’t have to bounce from office to office to get help,” said Claire. “The Foundry Centre is about creating a space where youth feel safe, respected, and truly seen. One visit can change the course of someone’s life.”

Designed in partnership with local youth through a dedicated advisory committee, the centre reflects the priorities of today’s generation including support for LGBTQ+ youth, newcomers, and those struggling with isolation. “One in four young people say they feel lonely,” Claire noted. “That’s not just sad. It’s dangerous. We’re building a response that’s rooted in belonging.”

The Foundry Centre is the latest chapter in SHARE’s decades-long mission to support Tri-Cities residents through moments of vulnerability. With over 30,000 individuals accessing SHARE’s services each year, from the food bank and rent bank to disability supports, seniors programs, and newcomer integration, Claire describes the organization’s role as community care in action.

SHARE’s work is powered in part by community donations and events like the annual Imagine Gala, happening again on March 7, 2026. Volunteers are also vital, especially for programs like English language groups and seniors outreach.

To donate, volunteer, or learn more about the Foundry Centre, visit sharesociety.ca.

Thank you for watching and do t hesitate to contact Tri Cities Community TV or Geneviève for knterview opportunity!

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By Geneviève Kyle-LefebvreOn Face to Face, Geneviève Kyle-Lefebvre had the pleasure of sitting down with Claire MacLean, Chief Executive Officer of SHARE Fam...

07/26/2025

Tri Cities Community TV recorded this week with Rob Boies from rented123.com . Sarah Corbière , Rachelle Rasolofo-Czerwinski du Groupe des Enfants Extraordinaires et Réseau-Femmes Colombie-Britannique and Alex Bell from the Coquitlam Crunch Challenge.

Stay tuned to catch these exciting interviews and hear what they had to share!

07/23/2025

On Face to Face, Geneviève Kyle-Lefebvre ad the pleasure of sitting down with Jeff Curtis, founder of Boro and Beyond and a proud Burke Mountain resident, to discuss an emerging grassroots initiative that’s uniting the community around environmental action.

At first glance, Jeff’s mission might appear simple: pick up litter, clean trails, and encourage others to do the same. But his efforts are rooted in something deeper. A civic awareness that protecting local nature requires more than just municipal services. It takes residents who care.

“I grew up in Coquitlam and was taught to respect the land. Moving to Burke Mountain in 2020, I couldn’t ignore what I saw: trails full of litter, bears tearing open garbage, and construction waste pushed into the greenbelt,” Jeff explained. “It hit a point where we couldn’t just watch anymore. We had to act.”

With support from the City of Coquitlam’s Park Spark team, Curtis officially adopted a trail and now leads weekly cleanups. But he’s not stopping there. He’s organizing a large-scale environmental cleanup this September, complete with school involvement, bear awareness education, and youth volunteer hours. Sheffield Park will serve as the hub for what Jeff hopes becomes a Tri-Cities tradition.

“There’s so much nature in this part of the city. We should be leaders in how we care for it,” he said. “Education is key. If we can teach kids that picking up garbage is cool and normal, the next generation will be better stewards than we ever were.”

The impact goes beyond trash bags. Curtis’s efforts are already inspiring partnerships with local schools, developers, and the Burke Mountain Residents Association. Talks are underway to bring in music, face painting, and even ice cream to reward young helpers.

“This isn’t just about cleaning up,” Jeff emphasized. “It’s about building pride. When you make people feel connected to the place they live, they start protecting it in their own way.”

By combining civic engagement, environmental education, and a neighborly spirit, Jeff Curtis is turning a local concern into a city-wide call to action.

To learn how to adopt a trail or volunteer for the Burke Mountain cleanup event, visit the City of Coquitlam’s Park Spark program or contact Jeff directly at [email protected].

Thank you for watching!

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On Face to Face, Geneviève Kyle-Lefebvre had the pleasure of sitting down with Jeff Curtis, founder of Boro and Beyond and a proud Burke Mountain resident, t...

07/22/2025

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On Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., SHARE Family & Community
Services (SHARE) invites the community to join us outside at Coquitlam Centre at the Walmart entrance and at the Centre’s Northeast Plaza for their annual “Remember the Food Bank” Summer Food Drive—a critical event to ensure families in the Tri-Cities don’t go without fresh, nutritious food during the most vulnerable time of year.

Each summer, when school food programs pause, thousands of children lose access to a source of daily nutrition. Nearly one in three SHARE Food Bank visitors is a child, and this year, with the cost of living still climbing, demand has never been higher. “More and more families are being pushed to the brink—having to choose between paying rent or putting food on the table,” says Claire MacLean, CEO of SHARE. “Your support helps us provide
dairy, eggs, and fresh fruit and vegetables to families who are working hard to build a better life.

When we give families nourishment, we’re also giving them hope.”
This event is part of SHARE’s larger “Garden of Possibilities” summer campaign, which is rooted in the belief that behind every food hamper is a story of resilience and the courage to grow something better. From emergency food to parenting supports, housing, and mental health
services, SHARE offers wrap-around care to help people of all ages live their possibilities.

Your generosity makes a lasting difference.

How You Can Help: Come out on July 26 and help more families live their possibilities.
• Drop off non-perishable food donations on Saturday, July 26 and get a photo with SHARE Bear at Coquitlam Centre outside Walmart or look for the SHARE truck and kid’s activities located at the Northeast Plaza.
• Most-needed items: canned tomatoes, canned vegetables, breakfast cereal, baby formula, rice, and large-sized diapers
• Make a secure online donation or learn more at: share.ca

– On Saturday, July 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., SHARE Family & CommunityServices (SHARE) invites the community to join us outside at Coquitlam Centre at the ...

07/20/2025

By: Geneviève Kyle-Lefebvre & Cathy Cena
Today on FACES - Celebrating Women's Co-Authored Stories, Geneviève Kyle-Lefebvre and Cathy Cena had the pleasure of sitting down with Billie Sinclair, a single mother turned financial educator whose journey from welfare to the stock brokerage floor embodies the power of determination and solidarity.
The conversation opens with Sinclair’s admiration for the project’s inclusive artwork, a motif that, in her words, “represents the woman flow.” She explains that she joined the Faces book because it felt “affordable, beautiful, and community-centred,” adding that each step has confirmed she “made the right choice.” That spirit of openness fuels her belief in storytelling as a catalyst for social change.

“Everyone sharing their stories makes a huge impact,” she says, dabbing at tears. “Resilience is a big theme for my life, and these stories show we can get through anything together.”

Sinclair’s own history is proof. After the sudden collapse of a marriage that once included five investment properties, she found herself raising children in subsidized housing and relying on government assistance. Rather than retreat, she immersed herself in the tenant committee, organized holiday programs, and built a network of mutual aid. “Stability matters,” she reflects. “You can rebuild a great life if you accept help and then pay it forward.”

That philosophy now drives her work in personal finance coaching. Drawing on early training at Merrill Lynch, she counsels women before debt becomes crisis. “Empowered women empower women,” she declares, urging anyone who feels overwhelmed to seek advice early. Her mantra echoes Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s line that anchors her chapter: “Women belong in all places where decisions are made.” For Sinclair, those places include household budgets as well as boardrooms.
Beyond her practice, she leverages the BC Women in Business Facebook group to stage networking nights that pair Kate Spade bag raffles with small-scale fundraisers. Each event spotlights a different grassroots charity, proving that collective generosity can ripple across many causes. “I want them to win,” she says of the women she mentors and the organizations she supports.

By the interview’s close, Sinclair’s message is unmistakable: the Tri-Cities thrives when stories intersect, resources are shared, and women lift each other higher. Her life stands as a roadmap for turning hardship into community-wide momentum, reminding us that hope grows wherever resilient voices are welcomed to the table.
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By Cathy Cena & Geneviève Kyle-LefebvreToday on Faces: Tri-Cities co-authored stories, Geneviève Kyle-Lefebvre and Cathy Cena had the pleasure of sitting dow...