Times Colonist June 24, 2009 Condo victims deserve better The leaky condo debacle remains one of the greatest consumer ripoffs in Canadian history, costing British Columbians between $1.5 billion and $2 billion. Lives were devastated when people bought homes and found themselves facing huge repair costs. Now the provincial government, without warning, is halting an … Read more
Insurance companies not honouring new leaky condo warranties: owners Insurers say lack of maintenance by owners is source of some problems CBC – Monday, June 22, 2009 | 9:38 AM PT Thousands of B.C. condominum owners have had to live behind walls of plastic while their leaky buildings were repaired. (CBC) Some owners of recently … Read more
Which comes first, a third PoMo Evergreen station or density? By Sarah Payne – The Tri-City News Published: May 28, 2009 4:00 PM Members of the Port Moody Western Station Committee packed Tuesday’s council meeting to plead for a third Evergreen Line station, and the west-end density needed to support it. Of the six stops currently … Read more
Here is latest media coverage from the past 2 days: Proponents of extra Evergreen Line station to visit Port Moody council Third station needed A third Evergreen Line station in Port Moody is crucial
Port Moody’s Old Town Future is in our hands – by Robert Simons (Reproduced from NewPort Village Voice) After waiting for 15 plus years – Port Moody businesses and citizens will begin the serious dialogue on plans and final engineering of long awaited transportation infrastructures; notable Evergreen Line and the Murray Clarke connector. A golden opportunity … Read more
Port Moody council will weigh in on OCP – By Sarah Payne – The Tri-City News May 14, 2009 3:00 PM – For the past year and a half, Port Moody staff have been hammering out a new official community plan that will guide the city’s development over the next five years. Now, it’s council’s … Read more
Port Moody group wants more SkyTrain stations – Jennifer Mcfee Coquitlam NOW – Wednesday, May 13, 2009 Two is not enough. That’s the message from a group of Port Moody residents and merchants who hope to see three SkyTrain stations pop up in the city along the Evergreen Line. Currently, two stations are planned in Port … Read more
City of Port Moody Council Meeting, May 12, 2009 – Public Input Your Worship and Council: John Grasty, owner at 84 Grant Street, Moody Centre. My West End neighbours in the diverse areas of College Park, Glenayre, Seaview, Seaforth, East Hill, and Harbour Heights, have told us for many years about taking their business out … Read more
Want some Help Saving Money on your Real Estate Purchase? Next Workshop: Wednesday, October 6th. 7 – 8:30 p.m. Buying or selling real estate is a big decision and the more informed you are, the more successful the process. This interactive workshop gives you an opportunity to meet with a team of professionals to learn … Read more
BC’s population grew by an impressive 14,440 individuals or 0.33 per cent from October to January 2009. This was the highest fourth quarter rate of growth since 1996 and reflected a net increase of 10,255 international immigrants, 64 per cent more than a year ago. In fact, net international was the highest on record in … Read more