Below is a summary of 2010 News, Media Releases and Notices. Please click on the title of the release to read the full article.
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Government of Canada Supports Commemorative Activities in Port Moody
Minister James Moore to make funding announcement
The Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, will make a funding announcement for the Port Moody Commemorative Society and the Port Moody Golden Spike Days Society.
Maintenance Dredging at Rocky Point Park
The City of Port Moody is conducting its maintenance dredging at Rocky Point Park between February 25 and 28, 2010. This work isundertaken every five to seven years to maintain a safe and navigable channel for boaters.
Port Moody receives federal funding to study marine life
Joe Trasolini, mayor of the City of Port Moody announced on Wednesday, a $50,000 grant from the Government of Canada's Environmental Damages Fund (EDF) for its “What Swim’s Beneath” project.
Port Moody Mayor to announce federal environmental funding
Join Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini and members of Council as they announce federal funding to conduct marine studies in the Port Moody Arm of Burrard Inlet.
Port Moody Celebrates Heritage Week
Port Moody Council has announced that the City of the Arts will celebrate Heritage Week from February 15 -21. Each year, the provincial government proclaims the third week in February as Heritage Week to recognize community heritage buildings, places and history. The theme for 2010 is “Community Pride, Active Living: the Heritage of Sports & Recreation” to coincide with the Winter Olympics.
Olympic figure skaters practice on Port Moody ice
The Canadian, Great Britain and US Olympic figure skating teams will be fine tuning their routines at Port Moody’s arena as they prepare for the Winter Games. While these training sessions are closed to the public, both Canada and Great Britain are offering one free public viewing.
Watermain Flushing
Port Moody students keen to recycle food waste
Students at Aspenwood Elementary School are getting a hands-on lesson in food waste recycling. Two classes at the school will be collecting food waste from their own classrooms as part of a science project that runs for the entire calendar year.
Skate with the 2010 Mascots at the Port Moody Recreation Complex
Skate with the 2010 Mascots at the Port Moody Recreation Complex!
Before Sumi, Quatchi and Miga kick things off at the 2010 Olympic Games, they’re at the Port Moody Recreation Complex for a free family skate. Get there early to meet the Olympic mascots, and then spend the afternoon showing off your skating skills with friends and family.
Land Use Committee Notice
Land Use Committee Notice - All persons wishing to make written submissions to the Committee prior to the meeting should deliver their submissions to the Planning & Development Services Department not later than 5pm Tuesday, February 2, 2010. At the public meeting, an opportunity will be provided to allow all interested persons to make representations or present written submissions regarding these items to the Committee.
2010 Civic Award Winners
At its annual Civic Appreciation Dinner on January 16, 2010, the City of Port Moody recognized four exceptional residents and one outstanding business for their civic contributions. Award winners are nominated by fellow community members and celebrate achievement in four categories: the arts, accessibility, heritage and the environment.
Port Moody partners with Metro Vancouver to assess curbside food scrap recycling
The City of Port Moody is partnering with Metro Vancouver in a pilot project to measure how food is being recycled. Residents in one Heritage Mountain neighbourhood, within the Wednesday collection zone, were selected to participate in the pilot project and survey which begins the week of January 11, 2010.
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