2006 News, Media Releases and Notices

Below is a summary of 2006 news. Please click on the title of the release to read the full article.

New int'l size arena open Port Moody’s new international size arena opened its doors on Saturday December 16, 2006, following efforts by city staff to ensure safe use while construction is completed.

Wind Warning Issued Precautions recommended for Port Moody residents living near greenbelts or with large trees near their homes.

Port Moody holiday service schedule The City of Port Moody’s hours throughout the holiday season are here. Essential services will not be affected. Regular operations will resume Tuesday, January 2, 2007.

All Woodland Parks Closed due to Storm Damage DEC 18, 2006: Port Moody is advising residents that parks and trails in the city are closed and to stay out of wooded parks and green spaces until hazard assessments are completed.

Storm Update December 15, 2006 - The City of Port Moody activated its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) at 4:40 a.m. in response to the wind storm that came through the region overnight.

New Overpass is only cure New overpass is the only cure for Clarke Street traffic ills

Committee Appointments for 2007 PORT MOODY – At their December 12, 2006 regular meeting Port Moody City Council announced council and citizen committee appointments for 2007.

2007 Port Moody calendar The 2007 Port Moody calendar has been printed and will be distrubuted to every household and business in Port Moody between December 12 & December 15.

Lower fences allowed between home and west Noons Creek

Carol Ships A Vancouver-area tradition for over 45 years! The brightly-lit Carol Ships travel Burrard Inlet and False Creek every December spreading holiday cheer.

Holiday Train here Dec 19 Each year, thousands of people gather along CPR's route to enjoy the arrival of our brightly decorated trains and watch entertainers perform a live holiday concert.

GVRD Boil Water Advisory Lifted for Most of Port Moody The Drinking Water Quality Advisory that was in effect has been rescinded for all GVRD municipalities except for Vancouver, North Vancouver, and Burnaby*.

GVRD Drinking Water Advisory The Greater Vancouver Regional District has issued an advisory of deteriorating drinking water quality.

Alderside signage raises awareness of shared roadway Streets throughout the city are safer to travel for everyone thanks to several successful traffic calming programs initiated by the City of Port Moody.

Spike Award winners announced Seven outstanding businesses were presented with Spike Business Awards at a gala held at Port Moody City Hall last night.

Planning for water main renewal Planning is underway to replace the City of Port Moody’s water main system in the best possible way over the course of the next century.

Watermain Flushing - Heritage Woods

Murray Street lane closures still in effect Both eastbound traffic lanes on Murray Street from Ioco Road to Capilano Road at the Suter Brook development will be closed starting Wednesday October 11, 2006.

Onni funds rec centre amenity At this week’s regular meeting of City Council, Daniel Diebolt, Development Manager for the Onni Group of Companies, presented a cheque to Port Moody Foundation representative Ron Curties as part of their contribution to the new Port Moody multi-use recreation centre now under construction.

Burrard Thermal Generates Interest Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini joined BC Hydro’s CEO and President Bob Elton for a tour of the Burrard Generating Station last week.

Zero Crash Month Bragging rights and civic pride are on the line again as the City of Port Moody and the District of Pitt Meadows square off in an inter-municipal challenge for Zero Crash Month.

G&F Financial Group sponsors new running track At this week’s regular meeting of city council, Richard Davies, CEO of G&F Financial Group, and Peter Kobayashi, branch manager of the Port Coquitlam G&F Financial Group branch, presented a cheque to Port Moody Foundation President David Spence as part of their contribution to the new Port Moody multi-use recreation centre now under construction.

Informative visit with Chinese business leaders Mayor Joe Trasolini, council and Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce representatives enjoyed an informative meeting with a visiting delegation from Tianjim, China last week.

Nominate your favourite Port Moody businesses for a Spike Award

Heritage houses revitalized for modern times Last month city council entered into a Heritage Revitalization Agreement with property owner Randy Finamore for a 1908 house at 2320 Clarke Street. It marks the third HRA the city has approved under the Local Government Act.

Ioco @ Barnet road work Sept 22-23 Asphalt grinding and paving has been scheduled for the Ioco Road / Barnet Highway intersection for Friday, September 22 commencing 10 p.m.

New deputy fire chief appointed Port Moody’s new deputy fire chief has deep roots in the city.

New water technician Protecting and preserving the quality of our drinking water is the top priority for Port Moody’s new water quality technician.

Employee's walk for Parkinson's The bylaw enforcement officer for the City of Port Moody raised $9,050 at the annual fundraiser at Stanley Park on Sept. 10. The monies raised eclipsed her last year’s total by more than $2,000.

Public hearing postponed to Sept 26 A public hearing scheduled for September 12, 2006 at Kyle Centre has been postponed to September 26, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. at Council Chambers, Port Moody City Hall.

Rocky Point parking lot changes during boathouse restaurant construction Construction will begin on The Boathouse Restaurant at Rocky Point Park after the Labour Day weekend in September.

Neighbourhood block party raises almost $1,300 for Burn Fund Organizers of Port Moody’s Mountain Meadows 22nd annual Hemlock Block Party donate the party’s proceeds to the British Columbia Professional Firefighters Burn Fund.

Storm sewer upgrades The city is continuing to maintain, upgrade and expand its storm sewer infrastructure to further reduce the risk of flooding during heavy rains.

Boat launch payments now by credit card only The ticket booth located at the Rocky Point Park boat launch will no longer accept cash payments. Effective immediately payments for launching and parking can be made by Visa or MasterCard only.

Search for Parkinson's cure provides motivation Maria Wahl isn’t just talking the talk, she’s also walking the walk on a journey to find a cure for Parkinson disease.

Camping for a condo pays off Waiting in line for 54 hours to buy their dream home was worth the wait for Claire and Dave Cummings.

Emergency planning grants The city is better prepared to deal with emergencies and disasters, thanks to several government grants collected over the last year.

City leads by example and tackles climate change The City of Port Moody is making progress in its campaign against climate change. Port Moody plays a leadership role in implementing its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Coast Capital Savings Cheque Presentation At this week’s regular meeting of city council, Dennis Marsden, Coquitlam branch manager of Coast Capital Savings, presented a cheque to Port Moody Foundation president David Spence as part of their contribution to the new Port Moody multi-use recreation centre now under construction.

OCP update given blank slate The City of Port Moody is taking a novel approach to offer residents more opportunity than ever to influence the vision of their city in the future.

PCT Curling Centre ice "on the level" Port Moody curlers are rocking with the news of the recent replacement of the rink slabs at Port Moody’s recreation complex last week.

Jiangxi visit A delegation of twelve officials from Jiangxi Province in China stopped in Port Moody this week as part of a four city North American tour.

Boathouse Restaurant Development Permit Authorized Council at its July 11, 2006 regular meeting authorized the Development Permit for the Boathouse Restaurant at Rocky Point Park.

ParkLane Latest Partner in Recreation Centre Project Gary Marshall of ParkLane Homes presented cheques to Port Moody Foundation president David Spence as part of their contribution to the new Port Moody multi-use Recreation Centre.

2006 Fire Hazard The Port Moody Fire & Rescue Department issues bulletins throughout the warm, dry summer months regarding the current fire hazard.

Murray-Clarke Connector Port Moody City Council requests full funding, including inflationary adjustments, be approved by TransLink for completion of the Murray Clarke Connector using the Vintner alignment option.

Visitor Information at Arts Centre Visitors to the picturesque waterfront town of Port Moody can now find information on area attractions and accommodation at a new visitor information booth at the Port Moody Arts Centre.

Social Recreation Centre Closure Due to renovation construction the Social Recreation Centre will be closed over the summer. It is expected to reopen in mid-September. Most programs have been relocated to other facilities and drop in fitness classes are being held at Old Orchard Community Centre.

Parking during Golden Spike Days

VANOC Interest in Port Moody Curling Rink Renovation

PCT Curling Centre Pacific Coast Terminals is the first company to become involved in the capital campaign that is raising funds to enhance Port Moody’s renovated and expanded recreation centre.

Old Council Photos Required Port Moody is compiling a photo archive and is in need of photos of former mayors and council members, in particular for the years 1916 to 1965.

Chip Kerr Park dedication ceremony Century Park will be renamed to honour World War I veteran and Victoria Cross recipient, Chip Kerr in a dedication ceremony on Sunday, June 25, 2006.

Ports competiveness issue A multi-million dollar loss to the City of North Vancouver and District of North Vancouver could happen in Port Moody.

NE Mayors support Evergreen Line In a meeting held Wednesday May 17, 2006, Northeast Sector mayors adopted a resolution urging the Province of British Columbia to contribute an additional $230 million towards the construction of the Evergreen Transit Project.

Pile driving at Rec Centre

Parking at Rocky Point Despite the project’s long history and significant public consultation, the Boathouse restaurant and its integration in the existing boat launch parking lot is still misunderstood members of the public.

Road Closure Ioco Road is closed between Barber St. and April Road. Traffic is being rerouted along Alderside Road. Ioco Road is expected to reopen later today.

Increased fines for dog bylaw Port Moody Council has approved a bylaw amendment that increases fines for off-leash dogs.

Jim Mattson enviro award winner Jim Mattson, a volunteer at two of Port Moody’s salmon hatcheries, is the recipient of the 2005 City of Port Moody Environmental Award.

Notice of Intention: Restaurant Lease TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council for the City of Port Moody intends to lease a parcel of city land of Rocky Point Park.

Flag Half-Staffing List of 2006 City of Port Moody flag half-masting events.

Limited Traffic Delays Saturday There will be very minor traffic interruptions on Ioco Rd, Forest Park Way, East Road/Aspenwood Drive, and Panorama Drive between 10 AM – 3 PM, Saturday, April 29.

Moody Centre park named in honour of Victoria Cross recipient Century Park will be renamed to honour World War I veteran and Victoria Cross recipient Chip Kerr.

Six additions to Port Moody’s Heritage Register Port Moody council has expanded the city’s Heritage Register with the inclusion of four properties and two areas.

Film projector purchased with $25,000 in donations Port Moody’s Inlet Theatre is now the proud owner of a professional quality digital video projector, thanks to generous donations by the Port Moody Film Society and the Port Moody Foundation.

Junior Hockey Team Signs with Port Moody Junior hockey will be coming to Port Moody this fall.

Pesticide use bylaw now the rule in Port Moody After a three year educational and awareness phase, Port Moody’s Pesticide Use Control Bylaw is now in effect.

Youth Centre gains a second location in Port Moody Port Moody Council has approved a plan to develop a second youth centre facility in Port Moody at no additional cost.

Westhill Park to undergo redevelopment Westhill Park and playfield will undergo a $672,000 renovation and redevelopment.

Judge rules in Port Moody’s favour over Brickyard project The Honourable Mr. Justice Wilson of the B.C. Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Port Moody in a lawsuit brought forward by Dean Palmer and Karen Lim over public hearing procedures.

Advertising opportunity for tourism-related businesses The City of Port Moody will be producing a, full colour tourism brochure in Spring, 2006.

Port Moody Station Museum winner of heritage award The City of Port Moody’s Heritage Commission has named the Port Moody Station Museum the recipient of the 2005 Heritage Award

St. John the Apostle Anglican Church winner of accessibility award The City of Port Moody’s Community Care Committee has named St. John the Apostle Anglican Church the recipient of the 2005 Peter Hulbert Accessibility Award.

Port Moody Wins Prestigious Financial Reporting Award The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) this week awarded Port Moody its prestigious Canadian Award for Financial Reporting (CAnFR) for its 2004 Annual Report.

BC Assessment Notices Property owners should have received their assessment notices from BC Assessment for 2006.

Light Rail Transit (LRT) Task Force: Call for Volunteers Port Moody Council is inviting applications for the Light Rail Transit Task Force.

Pile Driving Begins Jan 10 The Port Moody Recreation Centre Expansion and Renovation project is well underway and pile driving relocation work will begin Tuesday, January 10, 2006 with completion expected in approximately two-and-a-half weeks.