The family accused of “pandemic profiteering” at a Port Coquitlam park over the weekend is apologizing to the community. The family member has asked not to be identified for fear of retribution.
In a statement to Global News, however, he said he now recognizes it was a poor decision. “Over the weekend my family and I set up a table in McLean Park to distribute masks to our family and friends in the area.
The masks were sent to me by a family member overseas,” reads the statement. “I recognize this was a bad decision and I want to apologize to the community for my poor judgement. “ On Friday evening, Port Coquitlam bylaw officers were called to McLean Park after public complaints of people selling masks with a table set up and cardboard