Third Evergreen station & Murray-Clarke connector are crucial, says committee… The Editor, A copy of a letter to Shirley Bond, B.C.’s minister of transportation and infrastructure: I represent the Port Moody Western Station Committee, an organization comprised of a diverse range of more than 50 local residents, property owners and business operators working collaboratively on … Read more
February 28th, could become a new National Holiday. That is, when we know the outcome of the men’s hockey finals. No matter what political party affiliation, the Vancouver 2010 party has brought together all Canadians from coast to coast to coast. My favourite part of this year so far has been the Olympic Games relegating … Read more
Canada’s last known Veteran of the First World War, John “Jack” Babcock, passed away on February 18, 2010, marking the end of an era in Canada’s military history. Canada’s population was less than eight million people when WWI broke out in 1914, but more than 650,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders served overseas to protect the peace … Read more
If the subject sounds something like Brian Burke’s, “…pugnacity, testosterone, truculence and belligerence“, hockey quote, well it’s not quite. The subject is the words of another Irishman, The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance, who on February 16th announced a number of measured steps aimed at supporting the long-term stability of Canada’s housing market and … Read more
Melanie Aitken, Commissioner of Competition, issued a press release on February 8, 2010, that falsely stated, the Canadian Real Estate Association’s Rules restrict consumer choice and prevent innovative business models: http://competitionbureau.gc.ca/eic/site/cb-bc.nsf/eng/03196.html The National media has been fed misleading information, which is seriously tarnishing hard-working the reputation of Canadian REALTORS® and the REALTOR® brand which we … Read more
Snow that is, white gold, BC powder. While Alpine and Nordic skiing, as well as bobsleigh, luge and skeleton events, will be some 125 km north where snow is abundant in the resort town of Whistler, Cypress Mountain, the outdoor Vancouver venue for the 2010 Winter Olympics, is snow challenged. This is what I see … Read more
I’m curious to know why Homebuyers and Sellers hire a REALTOR® from outside of the area to represent them. Why would a consumer not leverage all advantages in their favour? If you’ve ever heard, read or seen, a report on the Canadian real estate market, you’ll know that it is not necessarily reflective of what … Read more
There’s already so much anticipation and excitement in the air in the run up to the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, and we’re still two weeks away. Here are a few worthwhile website and video links for your convenience and pleasure: Vancouver City Provincial Government: http://www.yougottabehere.com/ The Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics Torch Relay – Live Official … Read more
The 2010 Olympic Torch relay starts bright and early at 6:00 a.m. on February 11, 2010, in Port Moody at the intersection of Ioco Road and April Road, travels on Ioco Road to Knowle Street, and then stops for briefly at City Hall. Come out to Port Moody City Hall, enjoy a cup of hot … Read more
Olympic Figure Skating Teams will be using the Port Moody Arena for practice. Public viewing details are TBA for Canadian Athletes and those representing Great Britain The teams have been unable to release information at this time; however, any scheduled public viewing opportunities will be posted on the Port Moody City website closer to the … Read more