2005 Media Releases

Below is a summary of 2005 Media Releases. Please click on the title of the release to read the full article.

Kelly Kenney appointed City Clerk Port Moody Council has endorsed the appointment of Kelly Kenney as City Clerk, effective January 1, 2006.

Mayor's 2005 Inaugural Year-end Address

The Boathouse Restaurant coming to Rocky Pt Park The City of Port Moody is pleased to announce that The Spectra Group of Great Restaurants Inc. proposal to build a Boathouse restaurant on Rocky Point Park’s waterfront was accepted.

Port Moody receives $2 million grant for Olympic-size arena Posted: January 18, 2005
PORT MOODY - The federal and provincial governments are each contributing over $4.1 million toward nine community infrastructure projects with a total value of more than $27.4million under the Canada-British Columbia Infrastructure Program.

Townhome fire under investigation Shortly after four o’clock on the evening of November 16, 2005 the Port Moody fire department responded to a residential structure fire involving a townhouse complex on Evergreen Drive.

Pedestrian bridge now open The Honourable Kevin Falcon, Minister of Transportation, together with Mayor Joe Trasolini welcomed city councillors, project supporters, cyclists, pedestrians and neighbours to the official dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony of the CP Rail Pedestrian/Cyclist Overpass on Saturday, November 12.

Restaurant in Rocky Point Park City officials are being extremely cautious in their approach because they feel that the long term interests of all taxpayers are at stake.

Camp Howdy public meeting An open house has been scheduled for Tuesday, November 15, 2005, 6:00 pm at Port Moody City Hall in the Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Drive, followed by a public meeting at 7:00 pm.

Free Parking for Veterans At the October 25 council meeting Council approved special parking privileges for veterans.

Next steps regarding YMCA Camp Howdy At Tuesday evening’s [October 11, 2005] council meeting, Port Moody Council voted to undertake a public consultation process with the YMCA regarding Camp Howdy.

Art Wilkinson Park renaming Port Moody Council made a decision to rename a neighbourhood park Art Wilkinson Park in honour of the long serving councillor and Freedom of the City recipient who passed away last year at the age of 76.

Port Moody position on YMCA Camp Howdy Various petitions and letters are circulating about the future of YMCA Camp Howdy and the City of Port Moody’s role in this process. Following is a clarification of Port Moody's position.

Port Moody Legion to be honoured with Freedom of the City On Sunday, October 16, the City of Port Moody will honour Port Moody Legion Branch #119 with Freedom of the City at a special ceremony beginning at 2 pm.

A winning week in Port Moody Over the past week Port Moody has celebrated three openings of public facilities.

Pedestrian crossing mobility friendly The pedestrian crossing at Heritage Mountain Boulevard and Ioco Road is now officially “mobility friendly” with the help of Port Moody’s Community Care Committee, ICBC and Translink.

Notice To Contractors & Developers: Change to Building inspection Policy Notice To Contractors & Developers: Change to Building inspection Policy

Rocky Point Park restaurant update The City of Port Moody has narrowed its choice to two potential groups in its search for a partner to operate a fine dining restaurant in Rocky Point Park.

Port Moody saddened by shooting of black bear family The City of Port Moody is saddened to learn that a mother black bear and her two cubs were killed yesterday [September 15] by Provincial Conservation Officers in the Noons Creek area of Heritage Mountain.

Community Crash Reduction Challenge October is declared to be the Community Crash Reduction Challenge Month in Port Moody.

Rec Centre Closed Sept 6 The Social Recreation Centre and Port Moody arena will be closed on Tuesday, September 6 until 6pm due to construction activity.

CPR and City of Port Moody promote safety Canadian Pacific Railway and the City of Port Moody have joined together to send a direct safety message to residents who use the rail tracks for a recreation pathway.

Port Moody Website Offers RSS Feeds The City of Port Moody is now offering web visitors RSS Feeds (Really Simple Syndication) for some of its most popular pages.

$250,000 Provincial Grant for Overpass The City of Port Moody has secured a $250,000 grant from the Provincial Ministry of Transportation for the CPR Pedestrian & Cyclist Overpass that is currently under construction.

Pile Driving Begins Aug 29

Artist Studios available in Port Moody Warehouse The City of Port Moody encourages professional artists to base their art practice in Port Moody. The Rocky Point Warehouse is a collection of individual studios for professional artists to create work. It is owned and operated by the City of Port Moody. Its primary purpose is to accommodate professional artists working in a wide range of media.

Insurance Premium Tax

City of Port Moody awards Environmental Award to Pacific Coast Terminals On July 21st 2005, Pacific Coast Terminal Co. Ltd (PCT) was recognized by the City of Port Moody for an important environmental initiative. PCT was presented with the City of Port Moody's 2004 Environmental Award for its progressive stormwater harvesting and reuse system.

Port Moody appoints new Fire Chief July 21 2005: The City of Port Moody announced today the appointment of Jeff Lambert as the new Fire Chief for the City of Port Moody.

Onni/Suter Brook Greenway Fund At a ceremony held today on the shore of Port Moody Inlet, Onni Group of Companies President Rosano DeCotiis presented a $275,500 cheque to the City of Port Moody. The cheque is part of an agreement between the developer and the city to ensure the continued protection and enhancement of Suter Brook, a stream that flows through Onni’s development site to the inlet.

Dewdney Trunk sinkhole

Rear arena parking lot closed effective July 11 The parking lot located behind the arena and adjacent to the Town Centre sports field will be permanently closed effective July 11 in order to accommodate the new Olympic-size ice sheet construction.

Rec Centre lighting award At the June 28, 2005 council meeting, Mr. Cristian Suvagau, President of the BC Chapter of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), presented the City of Port Moody with a certificate award recognizing the electrical design merits of an energy savings upgrade to the recreation complex completed in 2004.

Tsunami funds to go to Wheelchair Foundation of Canada At the June 28 Port Moody City Council meeting, council agreed to direct the city’s tsunami relief fundraising to purchase 141 wheelchairs for tsunami victims in Southeast Asia.

West Nile Virus support PORT MOODY – Council at Tuesday evening’s regular council meeting reaffirmed its commitment to assist the Fraser Health Authority in the event of any public health emergency including West Nile Virus (WNV).

Rec Centre contract awarded PORT MOODY – Tuesday evening at its regular council meeting, Port Moody Council announced the award of a $21.9 million contract for the recreation centre expansion and renovation project to D.G.S. Construction Ltd.

Noons Creek Drive Safety Open House Background June 15 2005: background material for the June 15, 2005 Noons Creek Drive saftry open house.

Bear Aware June 14: Bears are everywhere, or so it seems lately in Port Moody. Black bears are being reported frequently in most city neighbourhoods and parks.

Flag Half-Staffing List of 2005 City of Port Moody flag half-masting events.

Port Moody Commits $10,000 to Moody Elementary Playground Upgrade May 5, 2005 - At the May 3rd Finance Committee meeting the city committed $10,000 toward the fund raising campaign for the playground at Moody Elementary School.

City of Port Moody’s Emergency Operations Centre Receives $40,000 Grant May 2, 2005 - The City of Port Moody today announced that it has received a $40,000 grant from the provincial and federal governments to help the city better prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters.

Smart Choices Announces Citysoup.net Technology Transfer May 3 2005 - Smart Choices Announces Citysoup.net Technology Transfer. Coquitlam and Port Moody retain ownership of citysoup.ca, license products and services.

Healthy Heart - Current Management & New Emerging Risk Factors Healthy Heart - Current Management & New Emerging Risk Factors

April 28th 2005 - National Day of Mourning April 28th 2005, marks the National Day of Mourning, where Canadians will take time to commemorate those who have suffered an injury, illness or loss of life in the workplace. In our City, this is also a day to publicly renew our commitment to improve occupational health and safety.

Earth Day celebrated with tree planting

Moody Centre Public Workshop Neighbourhood Plan Update A public workshop will be held to discuss important issues regarding the establishment of a heritage conservation area within Moody Centre on Monday, May 2, from 6–9pm, at Kyle Centre

Small town with big plans invites international construction proposals Posted March 6, 2005: The City of Port Moody has big plans for its recreation centre. Tenders for various aspects of a $20.5M project have been issued. The city is inviting contractors and builders to get in on the ground floor of construction activity in B.C. as the province gets ready for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Port Moody Appoint New Director of Planning & Development Services Posted March 30 2005: The City of Port Moody announced today the appointment of Tim Savoie, MCIP, PIBC, as the new Director of Planning & Development Services for the City of Port Moody.

Art Wilkinson Posted: March 21, 2005
Freedom of the City recipient and long-time former councillor Art Wilkinson passed away March 19, 2005

Software system provider Agresso donates $2,000 to Port Moody Foundation Posted: March 7, 2005
PORT MOODY - Agresso, the city's new integrated software supplier, presented the Port Moody Foundation with a cheque for $2000 for technology upgrades in the Port Moody Public Library.

Notice of Intention Notice of Intention to lease property located at Lot A, DL 201, Group One, New Westminster District Plan 72596 (2718 St. Johns Street), Pursuant to Section 26 of the Community Charter.

Area Residents Thrilled With New Traffic Signal at Busy Intersection Posted: February 17, 2005
PORT MOODY - Mayor Joe Trasolini, together with residents of Eagle Ridge Manor and Inlet Centre, officially activated the new traffic signal located at Ungless Way and Noons Creek Drive today. Councillors Cynthia van Ginkel and Bob Elliott were also on hand for the event.

City Settles Servicing Agreement with Barbican Posted: February 16, 2005
PORT MOODY - The City of Port Moody and Century Holdings Ltd. (formerly Barbican), have completed a compromise settlement for return of development levy payments made by Barbican relative to the previously planned development of a portion of lands in former Neighbourhoods 3 and 4.

Tsunami Fundraisers in Port Moody Posted: February 11, 2005
PORT MOODY - The City of Port Moody is offering a couple of opportunities for the public to help with relief efforts in the tsunami-ravaged areas of Southeast Asia.

City Allocates 2005 Grant Monies Posted: February 10, 2005
PORT MOODY - Port Moody City Council last evening allocated its 2005 grants budget

Port Moody Looks at Options for Future of Rocky Point Art Gallery Posted: February 1, 2005
PORT MOODY - City Council last week considered a proposal from a non-profit society to manage the future of the Rocky Point Art Gallery and Studios at 2709 Esplanade Avenue.

Olympic sized ice area boon to area sports groups Posted: Jenuary 27, 2005
PORT MOODY - Area sport and recreation groups are thrilled following last week's $2 million BC-Canada Infrastructure grant which will allow Port Moody to build an Olympic sized ice arena.

Notices of Intention

More Public Art on Wheels for Port Moody! Posted: January 21, 2005
PORT MOODY - The City of Port Moody put another piece of art on the road today.. Port Moody artist Ross Agro designed and painted the city's second public art truck, a service vehicle for the playground crew playground service truck.

Public Service Advisory - Partial Road Closure Due to Trunk Main Damage Posted: January 18, 2005
PORT MOODY - Last evening [January 17, 2005] during a period of heavy rain, city crews identified a leakage of a sanitary trunk main on Heritage Mountain Boulevard.

Approved Onni development makes Port Moody a complete, sustainable community Posted: January 14, 2005
PORT MOODY - Approval was given at the January 11, 2005 council meeting to Onni Development's amendments to the land use contract for their Suter Brook development, located on the southwest corner of Ioco Road and Murray Street.

Committee appointments made for 2005 Posted: January 14, 2005
PORT MOODY - Council at the January 11, 2005, council meeting announced citizen committee appointments for 2005.

Advertising Opportunity The City of Port Moody will be producing a twelve-page, full colour tourism brochure early in 2005. This brochure will feature four walking tour itineraries along with shopping, dining, accommodation and tour information.

Port Moody anounces tsunami relief plans Posted: January 12, 2005
PORT MOODY - Council at last evening's council meeting supported a resolution for the city to provide modest support for tsunami relief and to investigate the concept of adopting a village in Southeast Asia.

Flags lowered for National Day of Mourning Mayor Joe Trasolini ordered Port Moody flags be lowered to half-staff today in response to the Canadian government's announcement of a National Day of Mourning for those lost in the earthquake and tsunami in Asia on December 26.

New "Green Machine" for Port Moody Port Moody’s new ice re-surfacing machine ensures ice will stay smooth and safe while maintaining healthy air inside the ice rink.