Port Moody SC won their first BC Province Cup to qualify for Canada Soccer’s 2025 National Championships after they won 2:1 over former national champions Surrey BB5 United. Port Moody scored first and last as they eliminated the three-time men’s provincial winners at Minoru Park in Richmond on Sunday 4 May. Quintin Desaulniers scored the opener in the 12 minute, but Surrey’s Nicky Soolsma scored just a couple of minutes later. Daniel Hobson scored the 2-1 winner in the 46th minute. 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Browse live results for all 343 ridings 220 of 220 polls are reporting as of 4:22 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election 220 of 220 polls are reporting as of 4:22 p.m. Follow our full coverage of the 2025 federal election is projected to win in Port Moody—Coquitlam is in second place with 25,127 votes (40.37%) and incumbent Bonita Zarrillo Zarrillo has represented the riding since 2021 29,055 voters cast ballots at advance polls Looking for another riding? Here are the full results for the 2025 federal election. The Liberals have 169 races called in their favour. They have 8,535,128 votes and 43.69 per cent of the popular vote. The Conservatives have 144 races called in their favour. They have 8,059,938 votes and 41.26 per cent of the popular vote. The Bloc Québécois have 22 races called in their favour. They have 1,232,095 votes and 6.31 per cent of the popular vote. The New Democrats have seven races called in their favour. They have 1,231,198 votes and 6.3 per cent of the popular vote. The Greens have one race called in their favour. They have 243,471 votes and 1.25 per cent of the popular vote. At Parliament’s dissolution, the Liberals held 152 seats, the Conservatives 120, the Bloc Québécois 33, the NDP 24 and the Greens two. There were three independents and four vacancies in the 338-seat Commons. Because of population increases, the Commons has grown by five ridings starting with this election. This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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Or sign-in if you have an account Voters in the three ridings covering most of the Tri-Cities of Metro Vancouver likely gained a Liberal kept a Conservative and definitely lost an NDP incumbent in the federal election Monday night Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentCoquitlam-Port CoquitlamArticle contentAlthough as few as 325 votes at one point separated Liberal incumbent Ron McKinnon from the Conservative runner-up McKinnon appeared to be heading for victory late last night McKinnon had about a 2,300 vote lead over Black Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? 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McKinnon has held the riding in three elections since the Conservatives last won the riding in 2011 when Stephen Harper’s Conservatives were turfed from government McKinnon won the riding with 18,178 votes and on Monday night had more than 26,660 votes with one poll still to come an increase of several thousand from those cast for the Conservative candidate in 2021 Both their vote totals came at the expense of the NDP’s Laura Dupont That was almost 10,000 fewer than the 13,000-plus votes she received in 2021 which was reflective of the plummeting support for the NDP across Canada Libertarian Lewis Clarke Dahlby had 776 votes late Monday while the Greens’ Michael Peter Glenister trailed with 510 McKinnon in 2015 beat the previous Conservative second-place finisher by just under 300 votes but that gap widened to more than 3,700 votes against a different Conservative candidate in 2019 in the riding that covers the urban condo towers of Coquitlam and the downtown of Port Coquitlam as well as the rural dwellers who live north of there Voter turnout in the riding was about 61 per cent historically a toss-up between Conservatives and NDP With just one poll still be counted late Monday night NDP incumbent Bonita Zarrillo is headed for a loss Lambert was in second with more than 24,806 — 1,779 votes behind Royer who had beaten the Conservative candidate by more than 3,000 votes in 2021 — with the Liberal candidate not far behind — had 9,197 votes on Monday night having lost to the Conservative candidate in 2019 by 153 votes Also running is Nash Milani for the Green party Vladimir Dedovic of the People’s Party of Canada has withdrawn and Roland Verrier of the Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada was recently added said young people are discouraged about the future because of how society and the economy has changed Conservatives had planned to lower income taxes encourage home building and curb immigration And he wanted to seek federal funding to expand Eagle Ridge Hospital facing nine-hour ER waits and a staff shortages Royer said she wanted to bring back rebates for zero-emission vehicles and phase out fossil fuels in federal buildings by 2030 The Green party’s Milani doesn’t buy the Liberals’ plan for the environment and wanted to keep climate change and clean energy on the public agenda And the Greens had planned to build more government co-op housing meaning that 61,216 of 88,418 eligible voters voted Monday Conservative Marc Dalton will likely hang on to his seat The recent redrawing of the riding boundaries since 2021 to include a part of Mission made it harder to predict an outcome based on the previous election with the Liberals capturing the seat in 2015 under a different candidate All outcomes were within 5,000 votes each year Also running this year is Daniel Hydenrych for the NDP Chris Lehner for the People’s Party of Canada (417) and Peter Buddle for the Rhinoceros Party (278) The Green party had dropped its candidate at the last minute The riding includes the urban areas of Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge and rural areas northward up to and including parts of urban Mission The number of voters is around 100,000 and at a recent candidates debate the tough labour market and housing supply slazaruk@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Sign In Register Proposed changes to Port Moody’s tree protection bylaw will adjust the requirements for developers and property owners to replace trees afford greater protection to larger trees and establish a registry for significant landmark or legacy trees In a report to be presented to council’s city initiatives and planning committee on Tuesday Port Moody’s manager of policy planning said the new rules are consistent with council’s strategic goal to strengthen the city’s urban forest and enhance its natural assets The revisions come more than five years after some councillors advocated for increased protection of Port Moody’s tree canopy “It’s such and important part of our climate action plan,” said Coun “It’s critical for keeping our community safe in these extreme climate events.” strata property owners will have to obtain a tree removal permit to remove any tree with a trunk 30 cm in diameter or greater A tree risk assessment report prepared by a qualified arbourist may also be required to confirm that tree to be removed is a hazard There will also be more reasons to require a permit for tree removal Failure to post a tree removal permit on site prior to the removal of a tree will also result in a new $100 fine The proposed updates also include a nomination process to designate certain tress in Port Moody for protection because of their landmark or legacy value They would then be added to a registry and permits would be required for their removal and any pruning work with penalties for damage or unauthorized removal Nominated trees will be verified for their eligibility by staff An arbourist will also assess them for their health and structural integrity prior to submission of a report to the city’s parks and environment committee for review followed by consideration by council to make a final determination Port Moody's "Take Root" program is giving away ready-to-plant trees to bolster the city's tree canopy The trees — one per household — are available to residents at the Port Moody farmers market at the recreation complex (300 Ioco Rd.) on Sunday to 2 p.m. and at the Fingerling Festival on Saturday It also takes place at the recreation complex such as a driver's licence or recent utility bill which cannot be used to satisfy tree replacement requirements for a tree removal permit All the trees come in five or ten gallon pots and range in height from two to six feet (.6 to 1.8 metres) 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected]. 💬 Words missing in an article? 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It looks like another battleground campaign in the federal swing riding of Port Moody-Coquitlam historically a toss up between the Conservatives and the NDP We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentFor the past two federal elections the candidates have been in a tight three-way contest with the Liberals although the party hasn’t held a seat in this area since the late 1990s But experts say a popularity surge for Liberal leader Mark Carney combined with a drop in support for the NDP could mean the Liberals gain a seat It was one of the closest watched races in the country in 2021 and likely will be again this year The riding will be a fight for recently acclaimed Liberal candidate Zoe Royer a former Port Moody city councillor and school trustee “I do expect it to be close,” said Mike McDonald who co-hosts the political podcast Hotel Pacifico with Kate Hammer and Geoff Meggs McDonald said he wouldn’t be surprised if party leaders make campaign stops in this riding before the election given that red momentum could mean a swing from NDP to Liberal for left-leaning voters there is value to incumbency … Zarrillo has been in politics a long time,” he added Also entering the race is Nash Milani for the Green party which hasn’t had a candidate on the ballot since 2019 Vladimir Dedovic of the People’s Party of Canada has withdrawn from the race “This is probably good news for the Conservatives,” said McDonald since the right-leaning PPC garnered about three and a half per cent of the vote in the last election “The Greens could peel off some of the (Liberal or NDP) votes.” Roland Verrier was also recently added to the ballot for the Marxist-Leninist Party of Canada who unsuccessfully ran for the Liberals in the 2021 election while Lambert is taking over the candidacy from Nelly Shin Zarrillo said she’s not worried about the Liberal competition “Port Moody-Coquitlam has always been a blue and orange fight,” she said “What I’m concerned about is the Conservatives The majority of residents don’t want a Conservative in office They don’t want U.S.-style health care or our natural resources just taken for their own.” She said the top issues for the riding are the ones facing most of the country: U.S tariffs and standing up to President Donald Trump; housing prices; soaring grocery costs; health care; and climate change Zarrillo said affordability “is really top of mind here.” a business consultant who works with entrepreneurs starting new businesses said: “I think young people see how the structure of our economy and society have changed They are discouraged thinking about the future He cited the Conservatives’ plan to lower income taxes and “be more responsible with federal government spending” to bring down inflation Lambert said Conservatives will encourage home building for more supply and curb immigration but our population growth has been so high the past 10 years That’s another part of why housing supply and demand are so out of balance.” “So this could mean there’s an opportunity for the Liberals or the Conservatives to pick up a seat,” said McDonald along with several other swing ridings in B.C the race was close between Zarrillo and Shin with Zarrillo winning over 36 per cent of the vote compared with Shin’s 32 per cent The Liberals’ Will Davis trailed third with 27 per cent of the vote who took a run at federal politics for the NDP in 2008 in the old electoral district known as Port Moody–Westwood–Port Coquitlam says she was moved to run because of Carney “I was super excited to watch the leadership race I couldn’t be more pleased when Mark Carney was chosen as Liberal leader I just have so much hope in the work that he’s doing,” she said ” Carney is committed to trying to reduce prices on consumer goods by 15 per cent and if anybody can do it In an electoral district surrounded by mountains Royer said she wants to work on environmental policies She’d like to bring back rebates for zero-emission vehicles and phase out fossil fuels in federal buildings by 2030 Although Royer has served the community in various roles she began her career in the health care field was one of Canada’s first female obstetrician gynecologists in Canada and a major contributor to the feminist movement and for women’s rights she has taken an unpaid leave of absence while she campaigns The Green party’s Milani doesn’t buy the Liberal’s plan for the environment and said he thinks voters wanted a Green candidate back on the ballot While the polls may not favour a Green win Milani believes this is a chance to talk about climate change back and transitioning to clean energy an issue that seems to have taken a back seat to the housing and affordability crises and the tension with the U.S “I just wish that there were more candidates talking about bringing us closer to Europe and the nations that are similar to us and what is possible for our Canadian economy because right now we are really oil and gas dependent We’re really dependent on America,” he said “But there are other examples of countries with vast forests and oil and gas reserves that have taken care of their people first and have reinvested them the money earned into the greener economy.” He agreed with other candidates that housing supply is a big issue in the Tri-Cities and pointed to the Green party’s plan to build more government co-op housing After speaking with many women in her circle of friends Port Moody resident Krista Dennett felt like there was a lot of misunderstanding about what it means to vote Conservative So she hosted a women’s forum at a local wine bar to ask Lambert questions “Many women had questions about whether the party would take away women’s rights and it’s just not going to happen,” she said As a divorced mom of three and small business owner the cost of living has been her main issue in going blue She believes the party aligns “with the values of an entrepreneur and the risk that we take with small business.” Formerly known as the riding of Port Moody—Coquitlam—Port Coquitlam the new electoral district of Port Moody-Coquitlam has 85,819 registered voters out of a population of 115,367 from Port Moody and part of Coquitlam (the latter covers more than one electoral district.) Port Moody’s Sweet Talk donuts is extending its opening hours Thursdays through Saturdays But don’t expect to be able to gorge on its doughy confections the popular pit stop for tasty treats like its triple chocolate old fashioned and cinnamon twists is transforming into a cocktail lounge for weekend libations into the late night A post shared by Sweet Talk (@sweettalkdonuts) Sweet Talk co-founder Scott McTavish said the cocktail concept had always been on his radar with the lounge atmosphere of its decor that features warm wood and blue padded chairs and banquettes But it’s finally becoming reality now that the restaurateurs have secured a liquor licence for the donut shop next to Taps and Tacos on Moody Street McTavish said the cocktail lounge will attract different customers than those seeking donuts or breakfast sandwiches as well as provide new revenue opportunities who’s been shaking and stirring up his cocktail game at various Vancouver bars including The Keefer Bar in Chinatown said the idea is to bring the lounge experience from the big city to Port Moody “It’s all about comfort and nostalgia,” he said of the concept “The communal feel is inviting in the evening.” But don’t expect to chase your Nitro Espresso Martini with a Boston cream Perello said the last donut is sold at 4:30 p.m. though a selection of ingredients from their donut concoctions have found their way into the adult beverages along with a pair of non-alcoholic cocktails as well as a food menu of snacks like warm Casetlvetrano olives blistered Shishito peppers and cheese burger tartare “We’re quite excited,” said Perello “It’s a something-for-everyone kind of vibe.” The Sweet Talk cocktail lounge opens at 6:30 p.m Thursday-Saturday and runs until late night 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected]. 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Or sign-in if you have an account The Liberal candidate for the Port Moody-Coquitlam riding has filed a complaint with the elections commissioner alleging the NDP candidate is spreading polling misinformation We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentLiberal candidate Zoe Royer filed the complaint Tuesday after she said constituents were expressing “confusion and concern regarding polling information being circulated during the campaign by members of the team supporting the NDP candidate Bonita Zarrillo.” Royer alleges the NDP members are discrediting SmartVoting.ca a registered third-party organization with Elections Canada A statement from SmartVoting says it has faced an ongoing and coordinated effort to discredit its work It says it was designed to be non-partisan and alleges NDP interference “We have received emails from NDP campaign managers asking us to alter our data Some of those messages came from official party accounts As a registered third party with Elections Canada We will not compromise our integrity for anyone Every instance of interference is being documented I understand the need for robust debate and difference of opinion but I am concerned about the effect this disinformation is having on the clarity and fairness of the process,” Royer wrote to the commissioner “When misinformation undermines the ability of voters to make informed decisions it damages the integrity of our democracy.” Royer said the NDP are using the polling website Poliwave.com The site is not registered with Elections Canada and the owner’s X profile identifies him as a progressive conservative strategist not a pollster Royer said the site is designed to vote split in close ridings to help a Conservative win She also points out the NDP’s flyers refer to outdated 2021 election results which don’t reflect the updated projections from sources such as CBC Poll Tracker and SmartVoting.ca—all of which are predicting a Liberal lead The flyers state: “Stop the vote-split in Port Moody-Coquitlam,” and “Only the NDP can defeat the Conservatives” with 2021 election results in small print said he can see why the Liberal candidate would want to push back against this type of campaigning especially with the NDP using old poll information but it’s unlikely that any election misinformation laws were broken “Every voter gets to decide how to make use of their vote So I think the Liberals can and should do everything they can to ensure voters have the information that they think they need to make an informed decision,” he said Prest said if there was a poll that was misleading voters for example involving foreign interference or someone trying to undermine discourse in the election This riding was one of the most closely watched races in the country in 2021 It came down to Zarrillo and Conservative candidate Nelly Shin with Zarrillo winning more than 36 per cent of the vote compared with Shin’s 32 per cent Liberal candidate Will Davis trailed third but close The pair battled for the seat previously in 2019 with Zarrillo narrowly losing to Shin by just 153 votes or 0.3 per cent of the more than 16,000 votes each woman received really trying to figure out how to cast their ballot in ways that are going to count in the sense of affecting the outcome of the election This is a high stakes election I think for many voters,” said Prest less likely to cast a vote of conscience … so I think strategic voting is going to be a louder conversation this time around than we’ve heard in recent elections.” A spokesperson for Elections Canada said the agency doesn’t comment on matters related to the Commissioner of Canada Elections The Commissioner of Canada Elections is an independent officer responsible for ensuring that the Canada Elections Act is enforced said the contest in Port Moody-Coquitlam is a two-way race between the Conservatives and the NDP He called the complaint “desperate” and a waste of elections officials’ time “It’s completely out of touch with what’s happening in the community The Liberals want to lean on seat projections that can be highly inaccurate — as they were in the recent B.C and Ontario elections,” he said in a statement Port Moody-Coquitlam Tory candidate Paul Lambert declined to comment Tri-City voters can hear about federal politics and policies at two all-candidates’ forums this month TROPICA will host an event featuring Port Moody–Coquitlam contenders at Old Orchard Hall (646 Bentley Rd. The meeting will be moderated by Robert Simons and refreshments will be served April 23 — after advance polling — the Tri-City candidates running for a House of Commons’ seat will speak at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce gathering at the Evergreen Cultural Centre (1205 Pinetree Way There is no cost to attend and pre-registration is not required; doors open at 6:30 p.m Audience questions will be presented via the online platform Slido Here are the candidates confirmed by Elections Canada for the Tri-Cities’ three ridings (asterisk denotes incumbent): What federal roles have you held in the past four years how will you ensure you are available to constituents The Tri-City News will be closing no later than May 21 How will you and your party work to strengthen or change the Online News Act to ensure Canadians in communities of all sizes continue to have access to independent How are you and your party preparing for future pandemics How are you and your party implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action Municipalities are struggling with growth orders from senior levels of government How will you and your party address the needs for more/upgraded infrastructure How will you and your party improve income support for seniors and people with disabilities do you and your party support an increase in defence spending Canada's overdose epidemic is a national crisis What will you and your party do to ensure that harm reduction services and safer supply programs are more available The transformation of Port Moody’s downtown that will dramatically alter its skyline is the city’s “best way forward,” says Mayor Meghan Lahti council voted 6-1 in favour of a proposal by Vancouver-based developer Beedie Living to construct more than 1,000 new homes in three towers up to 38 storeys as well as a six-storey transitional housing facility on four parcels of light industrial land along Spring Street The 32-, 34- and 38-storey towers are the first in the neighbourhood around the Moody Centre SkyTrain station to be greenlit. Another proposal by Vancouver-based PCI Developments to construct two 39-storey rental towers next to the SkyTrain station is scheduled for a public hearing in March Anthem Properties submitted a pre-application to the city for a 26-storey rental tower at St Tuesday’s decision came after a public hearing that lasted almost three hours and heard from 47 speakers 31 one of them in favour of Beedie’s project Of more than 80 comments submitted in writing Several who spoke at the meeting in support lauded the developer’s efforts to address Port Moody’s need for affordable housing and more family-friendly units Those include the six-storey transitional housing facility for women and children fleeing abusive relationships that will be built separately from the towers on its own property further west on Spring Street the developer is working with the Kwikwetlem First Nation to provide it with 20 units in the towers at cost the units will be moved to the transitional housing building said the arrangement creates a “continuum of housing” for women and children that will allow them to find stability Former Port Moody councillor Zoe Royer said it would “truly change lives.” the senior development manager at Beedie Living told council the company has also made a commitment to “family-centred living” by eliminating studio apartments so it could increase the number of two- and three-bedroom units as well as boost the size of most units Apartments will range from 543 to 1,361 square feet with an average of 740 square feet The project also includes more than 72,000 square feet of commercial and office space located in the two-storey podiums at the base of the towers along with a child-care facility for up to 107 kids That excited the CEO of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce She said the commercial component presents “a significant opportunity for Port Moody to enhance its economic vitality.” Another speaker said Beedie’s plan to build an expansive outdoor plaza at Spring Street and Electronic Avenue that would act as a kind of outdoor “living room” for the development as well as the rest of the community would help transform the bleak industrial area into a “vibrant They fretted about the project’s impact on the city’s roads recreation facilities and health-care services Some said it could set the table for even taller towers in future development proposals “Are we creating community or just stacking people into boxes?” said one speaker the project is on the right path and with a little more work will preserve a neighbourhood and feel like the city's beloved NewPort Village and SuterBrook developments “I know this is a big change,” she said Callan Morrison said the project’s $97-million financial impact on Port Moody that includes more than $27 million in cash for density bonuses community amenity contributions and other levies as well as $2.1 million in annual property tax revenue is substantial and could be used to upgrade the city’s parks and recreational facilities “This is a win for the community,” he said said it would be a pyrrhic victory as Port Moody transforms into "an unrecognizable place.” She said Beedie’s three towers would just be the first of many more something she contends most residents don’t want to see “A one-night public hearing cannot undo the truth of public sentiment that the community does not want this.” said residents have made it known they also want affordable housing and family-friendly homes and they won’t get those without tall towers “If we want 12- and 26-storey buildings we won’t have amenities,” she said “This is a big application and it requires bold decision making.” Lahti said the Moody Centre neighbourhood has languished for too long “We never envisioned that Moody Centre would have this opportunity.” Beedie’s Stuart said once the company secures its development agreement and permits construction will proceed in two phases over about 10 years that will be operated by Act 2 Child and Family Services 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] 📲 Want to stay updated on Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra news? Sign up for our free daily newsletter.  Your adblocker might be preventing hyperlinked text from appearing A request by Port Moody for more time to comment on a massive development proposal in Anmore has drawn a sharp rebuke from the village’s mayor John McEwen said the village has already gone above and beyond by extending an invitation to its municipal neighbour to provide input on a proposal by Icona Properties to build 2,200 new homes on a 150-acre property the company owns at the corner of 1st Avenue and Sunnyside Road.  He said similar consideration wasn’t extended to Anmore when Port Moody made the decision in 2020 to remove the David Avenue right-of-way through Bert Flinn Park eliminating the possibility of building a third road connection to the village the city has never asked Anmore about the potential impacts to its traffic from several new developments near the Moody Centre and Inlet Centre SkyTrain stations that could bring more visitors to təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park and the Buntzen Lake recreational area “I’ve always said we look forward to broader regional development but what about hearing from Port Moody about the traffic impacts to Anmore of its development?” Port Moody Mayor Meghan Lahti said city staff hadn’t yet had a chance to review several technical studies examining the proposed development’s impact on traffic sewer and storm water systems as well as surrounding watersheds and ecosystems so they could provide comment by Anmore's March 26 deadline She then highlighted several areas of potential concern the city has about the development proposal In February, Anmore council approved an engagement plan for Icona's proposal It includes consultation with neighbouring communities Planning consultant Tim Savoie, who recently retired as Port Moody’s longtime city manager said it’s still early days for such consultations and all interested parties will have several opportunities to provide “detailed technical analysis.”  Savoie said the majority of the technical studies have been submitted to village staff and are currently being reviewed before being made publicly available He added Port Moody is welcome to attend future open houses about the development proposal as well as provide official responses during a public hearing or during referral to Metro Vancouver should it get that far “It’s just one of the first opportunities to provide comment.” McEwen said Lahti’s letter pretty much made Port Moody’s feelings about Icona’s development proposal be known already “I’ve never seen a letter of this detail.” “They seem to be getting overly involved in Anmore’s business,” said Trowbridge “We can’t let another municipality drive our decisions,” added Krier “It’s important for us to stay in our lane and a neighbouring municipality stay in their lane.” whose motion to grant Port Moody the 60-day extension didn’t even get a seconder said it’s important the communities remain “good neighbours,” adding the city will likely feel the greatest impact should the village eventually decide to let Icona’s development proposal proceed Anmore council then voted to receive Lahti's letter for information 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] Port Moody will celebrate a longtime community volunteer and the new soccer pitch that now bears his name at a special ceremony on Sunday Bob Favelle and members of his family will join Mayor Meghan Lahti and other members of council along with representatives from Port Moody Minor Soccer Club to unveil the new sign for Bob Favelle Field at Inlet Park (3024 Murray St.) Favelle is a past executive director of PMSC and director of BC Soccer the sport’s provincial governing body The organization now comprises more than 1,700 youth players and another 400 adults Favelle even helped raise funds to enhance soccer facilities in Port Moody Lahti said the tribute to Favelle is fitting “to honour his legacy and celebrate his impact on the sport and the community that means so much to him.” The project to replace the old all-weather gravel surface at Inlet Park dates back to 2010 when public hearings for various redevelopment options were considered But councils repeatedly balked at the cost that ranged from $3.7 million to $5.7 million young players continued to skin their knees on the rough ground and pressure from burgeoning participation in soccer programs grew on Port Moody’s other turf facilities at Trasolini Field and North Shore Community Park the field at Inlet Park has been mostly used as a parking lot for special events shovels for the new FIFA-regulation field turf pitch that can be subdivided to accommodate multiple games for younger players as well as softball games in opposite corners following funding commitments of $4.4 million from the provincial and federal governments The facility also includes parking for more than 80 vehicles batting cages and a raised boardwalk along the back edge An $8.3-million field house is still to come 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] Twin 39-storey rental towers will rise next to the Moody Centre SkyTrain station in downtown Port Moody council passed third reading of several amendments to the city’s zoning and official community plan bylaws that will allow the project They include exceeding the current 26-storey height limit for buildings in the neighbourhood as well as a reduction in the distance between the towers from 60 metres to 28 metres Council’s approval by a vote of 5-1 — Coun Samantha Agtarap was not present — came after a public hearing that lasted almost three hours during which speakers in favour of the project more than doubled those opposed PCI’s proposal comprises 865 rental apartments of which 613 will be studio or one-bedroom units with average sizes ranging from 382 square feet to 549 square feet. Another 179 apartments will be two-bedrooms with an average size of 753 square feet while 54 will have three or more bedrooms Their average size will be 958 square feet Five per cent — or 44 — of the apartments will be made available at below-market rents although council did endorse an amendment put forth by Coun Amy Lubik that the city continue to work with the developer to find funding that might increase that number Port Moody senior planner Dejan Teodorovic said PCI’s project would realize about $25 million in amenity contributions to the city including development cost charges and bonus payments for increased density more than half that money would be used to pay for enhanced design work on an expansive 26,000-square-foot community plaza at the entrance to the Moody Centre SkyTrain station as well as the construction of a new pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks to the north of the site to Murray Street Teodorovic said the span would be open to everyone 24/7 with elevator access owned He added the overpass would be completed at the same time the first tower is ready for occupancy PCI has promised a 40,000-square-foot grocery store although the company couldn’t yet say who would operate it along with 15,000 square feet of retail spaces on the ground floor of the buildings’ podium and in a pavilion on the public plaza The company will also daylight Dallas/Slaughterhouse Creek that runs across the east end of the site along Spring Street and buffer it with 16,000 square feet of protected riparian area that’s to be turned over to Port Moody as a park An “artists alley” with more than 4,000 square feet of studio spaces will overlook the new greenery Kyla Knowles said the scope of the development and the amenities it brings will be a boon to the city’s downtown that’s currently comprised of aging commercial and light industrial buildings this land is under-utilized despite being right next to the Moody Centre SkyTrain station,” she said “I see a complete community and this development is the heart of it.” Mayor Meghan Lahti said a lot has been gained since council got its first look at PCI’s proposal in 2023 including commitments from the developer to include public washrooms in the plaza pavilion as well as the planting of more than 150 new trees “This development is going to bring more trees into the city in a place that currently has no tree canopy.” said her fellow councillors are putting the cart before the horse by approving amendments to the city’s official community plan when the process to update it was put on hold last year to consider the impact of new provincial housing legislation Lurbiecki said PCI’s project is “too tall and too dense,” and its large proportion of studio and one-bedroom apartments won’t address Port Moody’s need for more family-friendly units during the public’s opportunity to comment on the proposal one person labelled the towers “monoliths” and “monstrosities,” that would foster isolation among their residents Others feared the towers’ impact on traffic and long shadows falling over nearby Rocky Point Park But several said PCI’s development will help create “a more vibrant sustainable community.” Some said the inclusion of artists studios and a grocery store are much needed and long overdue for the neighbourhood “Having a grocery store is what everybody has been waiting for,” said one 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] Climate Action & Clean Energy Investments Middle-Class Tax Cut & Affordability for All How are you and your party preparing for future pandemics 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] A new series of running races will hold its first event in Port Moody on Saturday The Royal Rocky Point five-kilometre race is part of the Kamino running series that is an evolution of a social running group with the same name started by Coquitlam runner Daniel Simpson He said he started the group because he couldn’t find like-minded athletes who shared his passion for running and socializing “The main running groups are based in Vancouver with high numbers and demand,” Simpson said “I found it inconvenient to drive downtown during rush hour to a run group I may not fit into.” Simpson named his effort after the Coquitlam street where he grew up Simpson said the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere of the weekly gatherings quickly attracted a large group of 50-90 runners each week Simpson figures more than 600 unique runners have participated in the social runs as word spread through social media “The community has really evolved by people sharing… how and vibrant our running community is.” Last December, Simpson put on his first race, the Rudolph Race in Coquitlam’s Mundy Park He said more than 150 runners braved the rain and cold to participate in the five-kilometre event through the 400-acre urban forest along with more than 35 kids who entered their own little race The Rudolph Race also raised $5,000 for the SHARE food bank Proceeds from the new Port Moody race will go to the city’s firefighters charitable society that also supports SHARE as well as the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation and the Crossroads Hospice Society Simpson said a large number of Port Moody’s firefighters will be among the 250-300 runners expected to sign up for the event The race itself starts at the Pajos Fish and Chips stand in Rocky Point Park and heads out along the new multi-use path on Murray Street before turning left at the railroad tracks and following the trail to the turnaround at Old Orchard Park The return leg follows the same path back before branching off for the finishing stretch on Shoreline Trail when it branches off Murray to the finish line near the pier There’s also a one-kilometre route for kids who can participate for free Simpson said the race is open to runners and even walkers. Registration is $45 and can be done online in advance or from 8-8:45 a.m 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] Johns Street in Port Moody has been recognized as one of the best improvements to civic infrastructure in British Columbia by the HUB cycling advocacy group that was completed in 2024 and runs on the south side of St is one of two awarded HUB’s infrastructure improvement award at its 12th annual bike awards The other wen to the District of North Vancouver for its active transportation improvements along the Mount Seymour Parkway Winners were celebrated at a ceremony Saturday Johns is the first phase of two that will eventually run all the way east to Ioco Road Along with upgrades to sidewalks that were already in place better signage and a separated bike lane between Kyle and Grant streets The second phase is currently in its conceptual design stage Port Moody Mayor Meghan Lahti said the new path that was funded in partnership with TransLink and sustainability in our community.” She added the project “serves as an inspiration for other communities looking to create vibrant Also recognized Saturday was the Coquitlam Farmer’s Market for its bike to shop initiative that included valet parking for bikes as well as $5 vouchers for the first 20 rides using the parking service The founder of a unique community event and co-working space that has transformed an old warehouse on Port Moody’s Murray Street says building relationships has been key to its success And Chris Peacock says he’s looking to bring the Site B model to other communities Port Moody voted unanimously to grant Peacock’s venture a three-year temporary use permit (TUP) that can be automatically renewed for another three years Several councillors indicated they’d like the arrangement to last even longer Site B has hosted events like holiday sales wedding receptions and even a gold swap using special event permits The new TUP will remove a bureaucratic hurdle and allow the space to blossom to its full potential a tech entrepreneur who started Site B as an adjunct to the Brave brewery further west on Murray Street that he also acquired Peacock said Site B has forged partnerships with community groups like Canadian Blood Services the Port Moody Old Timers Hockey Association Michael Cuccione Foundation and Port Moody Firefighters Charitable Society which use the facility to host events and fundraisers regularly He said their commitment along with the proceeds from more lucrative one-off private events has created a mutually-beneficial environment that keeps the facility busy and beloved by the community “There is nothing better than returning guests and long-term tenants,” Peacock said “They understand you and the cost benefit of working together.” Peacock said the certainty that comes with the city’s temporary use permit will allow him to further build the co-working community that occupies the warehouse’s upstairs mezzanine area during the weekdays solidified by a partnership with The Fountainhead Network that moved in to Site B when it had to vacate its former digs in Port Coquitlam provides a stable membership base that allows the business to develop its “play community” in the evenings and on weekends Peacock said the symbiotic relationship between Site B’s work and play components isn’t easily replicated despite the endless quest of municipalities and developers to create community by bringing public spaces and commercial entities together Just look at Queens Street Plaza that remains largely barren years after its creation despite being flanked by shops in Port Moody’s heritage downtown and city initiatives like adding seating and play features “This is not the model or mandate of our elected civic officials and it’s not the core business model of a developer or strata group,” said Peacock who's casting about for new and different spaces to bring the business beyond Port Moody “The opportunity is infinite and there is not an idea that we wouldn’t consider.” 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] The Site B community and workshare space in Port Moody has been such a success since it opened in 2022 its operators want to keep it going for at least three more years council will consider whether it should issue a temporary use permit (TUP) to formalize Site B as a place where people can gather alcohol can be served and office as well as retail spaces can operate a TUP is good for three years and can be renewed once at the discretion of council Site B was founded by tech entrepreneur Chris Peacock as an adjunct to his Brave brewery in Port Moody’s renowned Brewers Row a little further west on Murray Street He envisioned the expansive open space and mezzanine level of the old warehouse as a venue to bring the community together to listen to music Upstairs is a workshare space where nomadic telecommuters can alight at various work stations meeting room and even individual soundproof pods “It’s kind of a blank pallet,” said Peacock of his vision for Site B “It’s a new use of idle space.” But so far the events like salsa dancing nights holiday sales and even independent professional wrestling cards have been allowed to operate through a special event permit process authored by Port Moody senior planner Dejan Teodorovic said such permits would no longer required if the TUP is approved A letter of intent submitted by Site B as part of its application for a TUP said the event space would operate from 5 p.m Teodorovic said Site B’s business model has been received positively by the community and staff is supportive of issuing the TUP 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] A familiar face is running for the federal Liberal party in the riding of Port Moody–Coquitlam in the upcoming federal election Former Port Moody councillor Zoe Royer secured the party’s nomination last Friday Royer is a Port Moody trustee for School District 43 (SD43) but is taking an unpaid leave of absence until the results are finalized Royer told the Tri-City News this afternoon that she would not trigger a school byelection and would continue with the unpaid leave The last school byelection was held in February 2025 in Coquitlam and gained a 1.15 per cent voter turnout A post shared by Zoe Royer (@zoeroyer) Royer was first elected to Port Moody council in 2011 where she was a vocal supporter of the city’s arts community But she chose not to seek re-election in the 2022 municipal vote.  Royer ran for a seat on Coquitlam council as well as school board trustee Royer is not entirely new to the federal political scene She previously ran as the NDP candidate in the old riding of Port Moody–Westwood–Port Coquitlam in the 2008 general election She finished second behind Conservative James Moore Port Moody–Coquitlam is currently represented by NDP incumbent Bonita Zarrillo who was first elected to the House of Commons in 2021 Paul Lambert is running for the federal Conservative party Vladimir Dedovic is the candidate for the People’s Party of Canada and Nash Milani who recently failed in his attempt to be elected as a Coquitlam SD43 trustee in a byelection held Feb NDP MP Peter Julian opened his campaign office in the riding of New Westminster–Burnaby–Mallardville last Saturday at 518 Agnes St. 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] A Port Moody youth suspected in a swatting incident in Las Vegas will get his laptop computer and cellphone back But a modem that was also seized by police as part of its investigation into the incident that occurred on Aug. 26 Provincial Court in Port Coquitlam on March 11 Judge Robin McQuillan denied an application from the Port Moody Police Department to continue holding onto the HP laptop and Samsung smart phone as physical evidence even though the electronic data they contained already been extracted copied and processed by a specialty technology company The devices were seized by PMPD during its investigation of phone calls made to two police detachments in the Las Vegas area stating two pipe bombs were set to explode in the bathroom of Foothill High School along with the RCMP Foreign Domestic Assistance Unit used an IP address associated with the phone calls to trace them back to a Port Moody residence where the suspect lived with his mother the youth “was known as a prolific swatter.” police executed a search warrant at the home and seized six items The youth was arrested and released to the care of his mother PMPD received permission from a Justice of the Peace to hang onto the electronic devices until Dec 4 it was granted judicial authorization to search their data 27 PMPD applied to extend its detention of the devices by which time the extrication of electronic data from the smart phone and laptop had been completed and the devices returned to PMPD The tech company also said it was unable to provide a timeline for completing its processing of the modem McQuillan said Crown did not present adequate evidence to justify the continued detention of the laptop and smart phone “It does require some evidence so as not to become a rubber-stamp process,” said McQuillan adding the ruling does not apply to the modem which has yet to be processed for any evidence it might contain “While it would have been helpful to have an estimate how much more time will be required to have it processed I am nonetheless satisfied that its continued detention is warranted.” 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] Port Moody police will be holding a special data destruction and electronics recycling event on March 12 at city hall will have certified technicians from the Electronic Recycling Association on hand to securely destroy data storage devices like hard drives and tapes so personal information they may contain doesn’t fall into the wrong hands Components like desktop and laptop computers can also be dropped off for recycling or refurbishment According to a 2023 study by researchers at the University of Waterloo the average Canadian produces about 25.3 kg of electronic waste in a year That’s triple the amount produced in 2000 Most of those items are household lighting sports equipment and then information technology like cellphones and laptop computers 15 per cent of households in the country had unwanted computers they wanted to get rid of and four per cent just put them in the garbage A study at the University of British Columbia said part of the problem is the ever-shortening lifespan of technology “Multiple technology advances are occurring every year that people feel inclined to purchase,” said the study adding a keyboard that used to last 4.5 years after it was purchased in 1992 now has a lifespan of about two years That accelerating turnover produces more waste Proper disposal or refurbishment helps save the environment from toxic materials that can be released in landfills The Port Moody destruction and recycling event coincides with fraud prevention month 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle content115 — 400 Klahanie Dr. Port MoodyArticle contentType: Two-bedroom Listing agent: Rod Bahari PREC at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty Buyers agent: Chris Strand PREC at Oakwyn Realty Stay on top of the latest real estate news and home design trends The next issue of Westcoast Homes will soon be in your inbox The big sell: Port Moody’s Klahanie is a master-planned community situated at the head of Burrard Inlet that was developed by Polygon Homes It offers a collection of townhouse and apartment residences with West Coast design appeal a 15,000-square-foot facility that provides an outdoor swimming pool a four-storey building that backs onto private greenbelt The fully-renovated suite has a ground-level position with an open-concept living area Pets and rentals are permitted with restrictions Listing agent: Danny Chow PREC and Salina Kai PREC at Rennie & Associates Realty Daniella Traversa and Dante Traversa at Skyline West Realty The big sell: Sails at The Village on False Creek is home to this two-storey townhouse with street-level entry Sails features 114 units with membership to the premium amenities at the nearby Gold Medal Club with an indoor swimming pool while also enjoying the tower’s own facilities including a gym and a party room The interior of this home features an open-plan main floor with nine-foot-high ceilings The linear kitchen has Eggersmann cabinets Both bedrooms are upstairs alongside a storage room and a five-piece primary ensuite that revels in a double vanity The home has a parking stall and a storage locker Listing agent: Ryan Wong PREC at Rennie & Associates Realty Buyers agent: Jennifer Ricci PREC at Macdonald Realty The big sell: Bosa’s Buchanan West tower is located in Brentwood Park with close proximity to the new Amazing Brentwood mall This upper-level unit has almost 1,200 square feet of living space complemented by a southwesterly aspect that provides city and mountain views The 19-foot-long living room can fit house-sized furniture while three bedrooms can accommodate families or offer home office solutions and there is a spacious balcony that can be accessed via sliding glass doors from two of the bedrooms as well as from the living room The building’s amenities include a party room A community celebration for the renaming of the new field turf soccer pitch at Port Moody’s Inlet Park is tentatively scheduled for April 13 at 10 a.m The $8-million facility officially opened last May 17 Mayor Meghan Lahti announced it would be renamed Bob Favelle Field to honour the longtime coach builder and advocate for the Port Moody Soccer Club council approved a budget of up to $2,600 for the celebration that will include members of Favelle’s family as well as cookies and juice boxes for attendees Favelle was instrumental in organizing fundraisers to enhance soccer facilities in Port Moody including the installation of bleachers at Trasolini Field He also started the club’s adult soccer program that now comprises more than 13 teams PMSC president Matthew Campbell said Favelle’s contributions “left an indelible mark” on the city’s soccer community The quest to get the new pitch that bears Favelle’s name took almost as long as his work with the soccer club Public hearings for various redevelopment options for Inlet Park began in 2010 and 2011 But councils at the time balked at the cost young soccer players continued to skin their knees and elbows on the old gravel all-weather surface until their games and practices were able to be accommodated at the city’s turf facilities at Trasolini Field and North Shore Community Park as well as other grass fields Campbell said the absence of a usable field at Inlet Park which had been co-opted in recent years as a parking lot for construction workers and special events at nearby Rocky Point Park was straining the soccer club as its membership grew to more than 1,700 youth players and another 400 adults A commitment of $4.4 million from the provincial and federal governments along with a $3.5-million contribution from the city finally put shovels in the ground in 2023 In addition to the FIFA-regulated field turf pitch that can be subdivided to accommodate multiple games for younger players the facility features parking for more than 80 vehicles batting cages and a raised boardwalk along its back edge A report presented to council last July said funding for the $8.3-million project had been calculated The 8,642-square-foot structure will feature four locker rooms washrooms and an outdoor viewing area on its third floor 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] A man armed with a machete has been apprehended under the Mental Health Act and admitted to a psychiatric facility after a disturbance at Port Moody’s Eagle Ridge Hospital on Tuesday According to Port Moody Police Department (PMPD) spokesperson Const a number of 9-1-1 calls came in from the hospital shortly after 8:30 p.m reporting a man waving a machete “in a threatening manner” inside the emergency ward The incident triggered a “Code Silver” alert at the hospital advising all staff there was an active attacker at the facility and to seek a safe escape route Zacharias said in a news release officers located the man outside the hospital and conducted a high-risk arrest When they determined mental health was a factor the man — in his 20s and from Maple Ridge — was transported to a psychiatric facility Zacharias said the incident remains under investigation and criminal charges are being recommended to the B.C “Any witnesses who have yet to speak with us are encouraged to do so,” he added Tuesday’s incident was the second time in recent weeks police had to be called to the hospital for a violent attack a nurse was allegedly assaulted by a discharged patient was arrested and charged with assault causing bodily harm 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] A public hearing for a proposal to build Port Moody’s two tallest towers will be held Tuesday Vancouver-based PCI Developments is seeking to build two 39-storey rental towers on four lots along Spring Street But first the company must secure amendments to the city’s zoning and official community plan (OCP) bylaws Port Moody council gave second reading to those amendments to rezone the properties from light industrial to comprehensive development and civic service as well exceed the city’s height limit of 26 storeys in its current OCP It also agreed the significance of the development warranted written notice of the public hearing be sent to every household in the city such notices are only distributed to addresses within a 140-metre radius of a proposed development PCI’s proposal would bring 865 new rental apartments to Port Moody’s downtown; 44 of those would be made available at below-market rates although council did task staff to try to negotiate for more “We have to work to get more from projects this size,” said Coun the developer will realign and daylight Dallas/Slaughterhouse Creek that runs through the four-acre site Its protected riparian area will then be turned over to the city as a park But at least one Port Moody councillor said the city should fight for even more Haven Lurbiecki said the list of amenities is insufficient for “the most massive development project we’ve seen in our history “This is critical to our community.” Mayor Meghan Lahti said PCI’s proposal already meets the city’s requirement for its number of affordable units and exceeds its rental housing policy She added most other suggestions made by council and various committees for enhancements and amendments have also been accommodated The April 1 public hearing was originally scheduled to occur last Nov 12 but was postponed at the request of the developer If PCI’s proposal is approved, its towers will join three more along Spring Street to be constructed by Beedie Living that were approved by Port Moody council in February following a public hearing that lasted more than three hours The 32- 34- and 38-storey structures will comprise more than 1,000 new homes atop two-storey podiums with commercial and office space as well as a daycare facility for up to 107 kids the developer is building a six-storey transitional housing facility for women and children fleeing abusive relationships further west on Spring Street 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] A Port Moody student is hoping he can boost a surge in Canadian patriotism at the grocery store with a new app he’s developed Peter Iskakov, who’s in Grade 12 at Port Moody Secondary School, recently launched his free Canalens app for iOS and Android phones in Apple’s App Store and it will soon be available in the Google Play store as well The app allows shoppers to take a photo of an item in the store and learn if it originates in Canada or is made by a Canadian company President Donald Trump announced his intention to levy a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian imports and uttered a desire to annex Canada as a 51st state consumers have responded with renewed vigour to shop Canadian Some retailers have responded by tagging their shelves with little labels highlighting Canadian products Iskakov said while some apps already available require users to scan labels or bar codes on packages to learn its origins So he applied some of the knowledge and experience he’s gained programming little video games for his own amusement since he was eight years old to design the app and set up a server that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to collect product information from all over the internet Iskakov said it takes 10 to 30 seconds from the time a user snaps a product’s photo to learn about its origins as well as any ethical concerns it may have Iskakov tried it out on products in his own home like juice boxes and even his computer monitor He also went to the grocery store to try it on random items “I learned buying Canadian flour is very easy but something like shampoo isn’t as easy,” Iskakov said of his beta testing “I learned a lot about Canadian items in general.” Iskakov said prior to Trump’s tariff threats he didn’t pay much heed to his own shopping habits he’s a student without much money to spend and his parents do most of the shopping anyway and his step into the greater world when he pursues post-secondary studies Iskakov said economic turmoil and uncertainty “might just be a reality I’ll have to live with.” Iskakov said he’s continuing his development of the app He’s planning to soon add a feature that gives each product a Canadian score based upon how much of it originates and is made in Canada He also wants to be able to provide users with alternative suggestions if the product they’re interested in buying isn’t Canadian enough Iskakov said the process has helped make him more aware of understanding how we choose to spend our money can have an impact in the economic and political realm “It’s very challenging,” he said “It’s made me a lot more conscious how some industries are a lot more dominated by Americans than Canada.” 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] A Vancouver-based developer that recently received approval to build more than 300 rental apartments in two developments on Port Moody’s St Johns Street is seeking approval for more rental units in a third project in the city Anthem Properties has submitted a pre-application to construct 325 rental units in a 26-storey mixed-use building at St The one-acre site immediately south of the Moody Centre SkyTrain station is currently occupied by a one-storey strip of industrial and commercial businesses According to the company’s pre-application documents Sizes would range from 383 square feet for some of the studios to 891 square feet for the three-bedroom units The residential tower includes a podium with two storeys of retail and office spaces. The developer said they could create an estimated 148 jobs about 105 people are employed at the property’s existing businesses Anthem said the project would be highlighted by an expansive public plaza at the west end of the site linking St and “offering a landscaped pathway and gathering space,” punctuated with patios urban gardens and social lounge for residents of the tower would be located atop the podium children’s playroom as well as party and game rooms the company will require rezoning for the site But it complies with Port Moody’s official community plan for the area that allows for towers up to 26 storeys The tower would be the sixth proposed so far for the 23-acre area from the Moody Centre SkyTrain station in the north and from Moody Street in the west to Electronic Avenue to the east. On Feb. 4, council gave third reading to zoning and official community plan bylaw amendments for three condo towers of 32, 34 and 38 storeys further east along Spring Street at Electronic Avenue as well as a six-storey transitional housing facility near Spring and Moody streets They would be built by Vancouver-based developer Beedie Living Another proposal for two 39-storey rental towers by PCI Developments on the north side of Spring Street at Williams Street is poised to go to a public hearing after two readings of amendments to rezoning and official community plan amendments were passed by council on Oct A public hearing had been scheduled for Nov but was postponed at the request of the developer The projects are part of a framework for the redevelopment of the Moody Centre neighbourhood that was adopted by council in December 2023 after a master plan being crafted by a consortium of property owners and developers fell apart The policy could see as many as 14 towers up to 40 storeys constructed along with public plazas and gathering spaces an active transportation corridor along Spring Street a 40,000-square-foot grocery store and the planned daylighting of Slaughterhouse Creek that would be done by PCI as part of its project Anthem’s two other projects that were approved last December include a 12-storey residential tower with 128 rental apartments at the northwest corner of St It will be built in conjunction with a new 45,818-square-foot Ismaili cultural centre As well, the company got the go-ahead for another 180 apartments in a six-storey U-shaped building on the south side of St Since Vancouver-based developer Woodbridge Properties broke through a 30-year drought of new purpose-built rental apartments in Port Moody with its 142-unit "The Moody" project on St Johns Street that was approved by council in 2017 the city's rental stock is poised to balloon by more than 2,000 units in various projects already completed approved by council or under its consideration 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asked to expand their hobby are sought by international podcasters and give talks and tours around B.C Vancek and Armstrong will be in the historical Venosta train car at POMO Museum for Haunted Planes a public event exploring haunted and vanished vehicles Ticket holders can also check out the sisters’ ghost-hunting equipment which was recently used in the Venosta and triggered warnings of supernatural activity a dead bell that’s sounded by energies and an EMF.) said it’s fun to enter a place of historical significance and have witnesses see and hear the paranormal devices' sound The sisters did that recently when they were invited to the Cariboo region by the owners of the Likely Lodge and Pub They investigations happened after the establishment closed for the day in the mining town “We never started out as ghost hunters but it’s been a part of our paranormal research,” Vancek said “Our hobby just turned into a passion and is now an adventure.” she said the public presentations also give the sisters a chance to share folklore and cultural tales about an area For tickets at $28 to Haunted Planes, Trains and Automobiles on the Venosta train at POMO Museum on April 12 at 6 p.m., direct message the sisters on their Instagram page 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] Port Moody residents offering short-term rentals in their home could soon face some new rules a public hearing will be held on proposed amendments to the city’s zoning bylaw and business licensing and regulation bylaw that includes a new definition for short-term rentals and refinements to the existing definitions for bed and breakfast and boarding properties The amendments will require a homeowner offering accommodation in their home lasting less than 90 consecutive days obtain a new home-based short-term rental business licence as well as an inspection Such rentals may also operate only in areas of the city where bed and breakfast or boarding businesses are already allowed and they must not be separated from a property’s principal dwelling unit It also can’t be located in a secondary suite or accessory dwelling unit The homeowner or permanent resident operating the short-term rental must also be residing in the home at the time of the short-term rental which must be registered on a provincial registry only a maximum of three guests or one family at a time will be permitted in any short-term rental According to a report presented to council last October the amendments add a layer of local regulations to new provincial laws that have been enacted to help return short-term rental units to the long-term housing market The report said the new provincial regulations resulted in a decrease of the number of short-term rentals operating in Port Moody from 162 to 119 Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam have also implemented their own local regulation of short-term rentals Fines for violating the proposed short-term rental rules in Port Moody could be as much as $3,000 per day A study by Statistics Canada said in 2023 an estimated 107,266 short-term rental unit could have been used for long-term housing an online platform that connects operators of short-term rentals with people seeking such accommodation said that’s still less than one per cent of all the homes in the country “While we are always willing to work with governments on regulation the reality is that restricting short-term rentals does not meaningfully help the housing crisis,” said the company in a statement The public hearing commences at 7 p.m. Comments can be made in person or electronically. Submissions can also be made in writing before 12 p.m. on Feb. 4 by emailing [email protected] or mail to City Hall (c/o Clerk’s Office) 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] .A staff report to be presented to Port Moody council’s finance committee on Tuesday recommends the city stay the course in its procurement procedures for goods and services But staff and councillors will only be approved for travel to the United States for pre-booked activities or critically important conferences or training from Port Moody’s finance and technology department said a strict “buy Canadian” policy or boycott of American goods and services in response to the escalating trade war with the United States could lead to increased costs potential disruptions to the supply chain and limited access to specialized products Such actions could also lead to a political or public backlash especially from Canadians who work for U.S.-based employers The report said staff are reviewing existing contracts to determine which might be impacted by tariffs adding tracing the country of origin for all products isn’t always possible And while cancelling existing contracts or purchase commitments that were already in place before Donald Trump was elected president could cost the city money or disruptions the report suggests future acquisitions could be done with an emphasis on Canadian-sourced goods and services Another nearby city is taking a similar approach Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley said staff are on a “fact-finding mission” to determine which of its suppliers are U.S.-based but an analysis showed 95 per cent of the city’s vendors are already Canadian Port Moody has distributed information to the city’s business community advising them of federal programs that are available to help them navigate economic challenges brought on by tariffs 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] 📲 Want to stay updated on Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra news? Sign up for our free daily newsletter.  Port Moody doesn’t want petting zoos or mobile live animal programs of any kind to alight in the city council’s governance and legislation committee tasked staff to develop a corporate policy banning such enterprises from operating on public or private property in the city But councillors rejected a staff recommendation that there be exceptions for reputable animal rescue or sanctuary organizations non-profits and groups that display accepted domestic animals like ferrets or wildlife like owls or hawks Port Moody environmental technician Jan Lee told councillors some exemptions from the policy would be advisable to avoid “unintended consequences” like shutting out legitimate organizations registered with the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries or those that have achieved certification through Humane Canada Amy Lubik said the new policy should also cover private properties in the city despite some staff concerns about enforcement it’s cruel on private land,” she said Lee said staff received several complaints about the standards of care and supervision of animals in a display at last year’s Fingerling Festival He said some noted a turtle wandering around the busy arena floor in the rec centre that could have easily been stepped on the city has received letters from the BC SPCA and Vancouver Humane Society expressing concerns about live animal programs In a delegation to councillors at their meeting Jan representatives from the BC SPCA said mobile live animal displays offer little educational value and present a risk to the animals’ physical and psychological well-being as well as the health and safety of the public animals may be traumatized by “excited kids He said several communities in Metro Vancouver have enacted some sort of bylaw or policy regulating live animal programs performance and exhibitions using live animals unless they are domestic or companion creatures circuses or carnivals from using wild or exotic animals to perform or fight for the amusement or entertainment of an audience Lee said while mobile live animal programs are sometimes promoted as building awareness of conservation efforts research shows those entreaties ring hollow “People might learn there’s a problem but they don’t come away thinking they can be part of a solution.” the BC SPCA and VHS lauded Port Moody's decision "The BC SPCA is thrilled to see local governments like the City of Port Moody make progressive policy decisions to enhance animal welfare in their communities,” said Nadia Xenakis the BC SPCA’s wild animal welfare specialist Port Moody’s new policy prohibiting mobile live animal programs will also capture rodeos, which were previously banned by council in 2023 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] The operator of a reptile rescue in Langley says Port Moody’s intent to ban mobile live animal presentations from the city puts his facility at risk of shutting down that his group’s rescues of animals like lizards snakes and turtles rely on the income from private tours of its facility as well as live and interactive mobile presentations He said a ban in Port Moody could lead to similar prohibitions in other cities And while several councillors expressed support for Hopcraft’s efforts they indicated they’re unlikely to veer from an outright ban when the new corporate policy comes back from staff for their consideration Hopcroft said Wild Education is the largest reptile rescue in Western Canada often taking in animals that other rescue service can’t accommodate He said because animals like lizards and spiders “aren’t cute puppies,” they’re often put down if not for rescues like Wild Education Many end up living out their lives at the rescue “We deal with animals that people believe should be killed if they’re seen,” Hopcroft said “It makes it difficult to get funding.” a private one-hour tour of its Langley location where the animals are housed costs $25 per person or $120 for a group of six It will also bring a selection of animals for hands-on presentations to birthday parties Hopcroft said all his animals are rescues or were surrendered to his group “We’re not taking animals from the wild,” he said “We don’t breed our animals for presentations.” Several people in the gallery at Inlet Theatre expressed support for Wild Education’s programming One said being able to see the animals up close helped show they “aren’t scary.” Another suggested they help the public realize the extent of care it takes to be able to shelter and feed lizards and snakes who initially introduced the motion to prohibit mobile presentations of live animals from alighting in Port Moody said there’s growing public awareness about animal welfare.  “Public sentiment is shifting against using live animals in presentations,” adding the lack of any kind of provincial regulations or standards makes it difficult to enforce any kind of standard of care on such programming Last month, council also endorsed a resolution to the Union of BC Municipalities calling for such regulations and standards Haven Lurbiecki said animal rescues need to find other ways to fund their work than trekking around to birthday parties “This is about caring for animals.” 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] The first of five First Nations house posts to be erected along Port Moody’s Shoreline trail is now in place is at the viewing platform near the Old Mill ruins A post shared by City of Port Moody (@cityofpomo) Four more posts are expected to be erected through the rest of the year as part of the In the Presence of Ancestors project that reasserts the original caretakers of Coast Salish lands and waters in what is now called Port Moody carved by artists from the səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Nations will be placed at strategic locations along the trail The project’s artistic director, Tasha Faye Evans said Xwalacktun’s post “invites us to remember that we are part of a family living here on this earth.” “When we remember that we are related then we can remember that we have a sacred responsibility to participate in creating a future of health and prosperity for all our relatives.” All the posts will eventually be accompanied by interpretive signs explaining their meaning and the story of their creation “The house posts will commemorate each Nation uniquely by expressing who they are and their story,” said a report to council touting the project in 2021 adding such posts and welcome figures were once a common sight along Port Moody’s shores Several of the posts were blessed in a special ceremony in 2023 as part of National Indigenous Peoples Day 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] The Tri-City News will be closing no later than May 21 How will you and your party work to strengthen or change the Online News Act to ensure Canadians in communities of all sizes continue to have access to independent How are you and your party implementing the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] What are your Top 3 achievements in Ottawa over the past term What are your party's Top 3 achievements over the past term What are your Top 3 achievements in the riding over the past term What have you heard from constituents over the past term What gives your party the edge in this upcoming election how will you and your party ensure you are available to constituents How will you and your party address municipalities’ needs for more/upgraded infrastructure 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] A new urgent and primary care centre opened in November 2022 providing people in the Tri-Cities with increased access to team-based The centre serves two purposes: the first is to provide urgent primary care services to people living in the community who need to see a health care provider within 12 to 24 hours but do not require an emergency department in collaboration with the Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice help attach residents to regular primary care providers in the community for their long-term planned primary care Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Boston Bar on the traditional ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the territories of the Fraser Salish region Fraser Health is dedicated to serving all Indigenous people and honours the unique cultures of the First Nations Métis and Inuit living within the Fraser Salish region Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff medical staff and volunteers dedicated to serving our patients Development ProjectsBreaking NewsReal Estate NewsBritish Columbia / AlbertaFeaturedTrueThe two towers proposed for Spring Street in Port Moody After a round of public engagement and refinements to their proposal, PCI Developments' project next to Moody Centre Station in Port Moody has begun making its way through the approval process with Council granting a first and second reading to the project on October 22 The ownership of the four parcels are split between three parties 60 Williams Street is owned by the Province which has endorsed the project and will be transferring its development density to its own TOD project immediately west The remaining three properties are then held under Spring Street Holdings Corp. which is beneficially owned by PCI Port Moody Development Corp PCI Port Moody Development Corp. is controlled by PCI Developments while 11035517 Canada Inc. is controlled by TD Greystone Asset Management which a representative confirmed to STOREYS The two partners also co-own the two office buildings at 601 W Hastings Street and 333 Seymour Street located across the street from Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver For the Port Moody site, PCI has proposed two 39-storey residential towers with a total of 865 rental units that would sit atop a shared two-level commercial podium, as well as a public transit plaza that would merge onto Moody Centre Station. The project, designed by Perkins&Will has a total proposed floor area ratio of 6.96 60 Williams Street and 3006-3020 Spring Street adjacent to Moody Centre Station The developers' original proposal was for 857 units, which has since been increased to 865 units. "The revised unit mix decreased the number of studio and one-bedroom units from 636 to 632 and increased the number of two-bedroom units from 175 to 179 and the number of three-bedroom units from 46 to 54," said City staff in a planning report while also noting that the suite mix may continue to be adjusted up until the building permit stage The proposal also meets or exceeds the City's requirements for family-sized units. Under City policy, a minimum of 20% of the units have to be two-bedroom units and a minimum of 5% have to be three-bedroom units. PCI Developments proposal would provide 20.7% and 6.2% of units as two-bedroom units and three-bedroom units, which developers often make little to no money on 44 (originally 43) will be below-market units provided at BC's Housing Income Limits (HILs) rates Staff note that the project is exempt from the City's inclusionary zoning policy because it is a rental project and that the developers are voluntarily providing below-market units City staff say that they have discussed the possibility of additional below-market units citing the various other public amenities they are proposing Renderings of the proposal for 60 Williams Street and 3006-3020 Spring Street The residential component would sit atop a shared two-level building podium that will include up to 66,738 sq ft of commercial space and include a grocery store A 25,833-sq.-ft community transit plaza that's expected to cost around $2,486,000 will also be constructed at 60 Williams Street and will house a small commercial building PCI will be leasing the property from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure while also entering into an agreement with the City that would allow the City to use the plaza for civic and other events at certain times the proposal includes the construction of a pedestrian overpass that would begin at the Spring Street site and go over the SkyTrain tracks to 2933 and 3001 Murray Street The overpass will be accessible 24/7 and include two elevators and stairs at each end with the Spring Street side also including an escalator that will serve the commercial podium This overpass project would cost around $14,404,055 and the overpass and stairs on the Murry Street side would be transferred to City ownership upon completion The Murray Street properties are also owned by Spring Street Holdings Corp That site is currently occupied by an industrial building and was the subject of a rezoning application submitted in 2021 for a 12-storey mixed-use mass timber building who says the project is currently on hold while the developers focus on Spring Street The public plaza planned for 60 Williams Street the Slaughterhouse Creek that currently runs diagonally across the development site will be relocated to the eastern side of the site and daylighted The creek is part of the Metro Vancouver Regional District's stormwater management system but Metro Vancouver has agreed to the relocation PCI Developments will also be providing environmental enhacements such as planting native species at the site before also turning ownership of the site to the City the amount of parking being proposed has also been reduced from a total of 595 vehicle parking spaces for all uses to a minimum of 400 spaces PCI says they may end up providing a bit more than 400 with the final number to be determined at the building permit stage A total of 1,417 bicycle parking spaces would be provided the City says the developers will also be paying $16,100,000 in density bonus fees and $978,500 in community amenity contributions (CACs) after a CAC waiver of $489,300 for the below-market units and an offset of $500,000 for the public plaza The City will also collect $7,536,500 in development cost charges (DCCs) on behalf of Metro Vancouver "Due to the central location of the PCI development in the Moody Centre TOD neighbourhood and the timing of their application being the first in this neighboughood PCI is proposing to deliver several significant amenities," said City staff speaking about their recommendation for the waiver and offset "Early delivery of these amenities is critical to the success of the neighbourhood and the vibrancy that the City envisions Many of these amenities will also benefit the surrounding neighbourhood as well residents outside the Moody TOD Area." PCI's project is just one of several that are currently being planned around Moody Centre Station. The aforementioned TOD project being undertaken by the Province is located on the site directly west of PCI's project, while Beedie is planning a three-tower project on the site directly east Residents and visitors could be zipping around Port Moody on shared e-bikes and e-scooters as soon as this summer But they won’t be able to go faster than 25 km/h and they’ll have to park the devices in designated stations council’s strategic priorities committee unanimously agreed to have staff begin the process of finding an operator for an e-bike and e-scooter share program for at least the next two years with an option to extend it through a third year The program would place about 150 of the micromobility devices around the city in the first six months expanding to 250 by the end of the first year Port Moody’s senior sustainability and energy coordinator said e-bike and e-scooter sharing would be a key component of the city’s zero emissions mobility strategy as well as support its target of achieving 40 per cent of trips being taken by walking Brown said the operator would be responsible for maintaining and insuring the fleet of e-bikes and e-scooters as well as manage the mobile app and ensure compliance with safety regulations Those rules include a maximum speed of 25 km/h but slowing to 15 km/h in designated zones where riders are likely to encounter more congestion of pedestrians or cyclists There will also be areas where the devices won’t be allowed to operate Brown said staff examined several parking options implemented in other communities from the use of bluetooth beacons to create virtual parking areas marked parking plots and permanent docking stations to riders being able to leave the devices anywhere The latter option caused consternation among several councillors who expressed concerns about e-bikes and e-scooters littering Port Moody’s sidewalks and paths willy-nilly creating hazards and inconvenience for other users “I do not like the free-floating idea,” said Coun “It’s just awful for people in wheelchairs who do need our sidewalks and paths.” Coun. Diana Dilworth said a previous sharing program of pedal bikes that operated in Port Moody briefly beginning in 2018 resulted in many of the devices being left scattered around the city where they eventually had to be retrieved by works crews sharing programs for micromobilitiy devices have evolved since then and operators are much more sophisticated and attentive to issues like maintaining and distributing their fleets “This is a better program,” he said the operator would have to put up a $10,000 rolling security deposit against which Port Moody could assess charges if it has to retrieve improperly parked devices The city would also collect a $50 fee annually for each e-bike and e-scooter as well as a possible small charge for each trip Brown said the goal would be to ensure the e-bike and e-sharing program doesn’t end up costing the city any money “This isn’t a money-making project,” he said “It’s sort of revenue-neutral.” who successfully proposed an amendment that parking stations be no further than 500 metres apart said she’s become so enamoured with the ease and convenience of e-scooter sharing programs during her travels she bought one of the devices for herself She said they’re the perfect solution to help residents using transit to complete their journeys from the bus stop or SkyTrain station to home or just to get around town quickly and efficiently they’d be even better if they could cross into neighbouring communities as well That would be desirable if the city is able to contract a provider that already operates in another community although that could be complicated by that city’s different parking rules that allow the devices to be left anywhere in some parts it would be ideal for Port Moody to reach agreements with neighbours like Anmore and Belcarra to allow e-bikes and e-scooters to make trips to their regional parks 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] Port Moody could soon be testing cameras that enforce noise limits for cars On Tuesday, Jan. 14, council approved a motion championed by Couns. Samantha Agtarap and Diana Dilworth suggesting Port Moody can get ahead of any provincial initiative to test such cameras that function much like red-light cameras at intersections but The city successfully advocated for a resolution requesting the implementation of such a pilot program across the province at last fall’s Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) convention But Agtarap said getting the province to actually start a test could take years the Motor Vehicle Act sets the maximum allowable decibel levels from cars trucks and motorcycles at 83 dBA for cars and light-duty trucks 88 dBA for gas-powered heavy-duty vehicles 91 dBA for motorcycles and 93 dBA for diesel-powered heavy-duty vehicles Agtarap said those levels are often exceeded “Everyone has a right to quiet,” she told council adding enforcement of the noise regulations can be challenging and “is not the most effective use of police time.” Agtarap said noise cameras have been used successfully in cities like New York and Paris and have had limited tests in Calgary and Edmonton She said some camera manufacturers have reached out offering free use of their systems during the test “It’s worth investigating to make the community quieter for everyone,” Agtarap added Port Moody staff will report back to council with a possible project plan for the pilot program to test the noise cameras in the city 📣 Got an opinion on this story or any others in the Tri-Cities? Send us a letter or email your thoughts or story tips to [email protected] The BC SPCA and the Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) are celebrating Port Moody City Council’s decision to prohibit mobile live animal programs mobile live animal programs may include exotic animals like reptiles and amphibians This move reflects growing public awareness and concern for the well-being of animals used for entertainment Port Moody Councillor Kyla Knowles introduced the motion in 2023 out of concern for the treatment and handling of animals brought into the community and put on display for people’s entertainment “The City of Port Moody and its Council extends respect and care to all residents “We believe in gently co-existing with our wild neighbours and ensuring our actions don’t harm them and banning mobile petting zoos is an easy low-barrier step to show our commitment to animal welfare in Port Moody.” along with a number of caring Port Moody residents expressed concerns about the welfare of animals at mobile petting zoos through letters and presentations to Council “The BC SPCA is thrilled to see local governments like the City of Port Moody make progressive policy decisions to enhance animal welfare in their communities,” says Nadia Xenakis the BC SPCA’s wild animal welfare specialist more caring place for animals and people requires change at all levels of government and Port Moody has demonstrated that they are a leader in this regard to make similar changes to their policies and regulations.” “We are very grateful to Port Moody’s Council for once again leading the charge in protecting animal welfare,” says Emily Pickett “The residents of Port Moody have demonstrated that they care deeply about animals and this vote shows that decision-makers are listening to their concerns.” This is not the first time Port Moody has taken a stand for animal welfare the Council unanimously voted to ban rodeos after receiving strong support from residents While petting zoos are often marketed as a fun and educational experience research indicates there is little positive educational value Mobile petting zoos also present numerous animal welfare and public health and safety concerns: Older animals like Layla need a little extra special care and attention sometimes Check out our online database of adoptable animals and find a fuzzy buddy today Join our team of more than 5,000 dedicated volunteers across the province Our mission is protecting vulnerable animals and mobilizing communities so animals and people thrive together The BC SPCA 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target [/leaders-tour/episode/jagmeet-singh-holds-rally-in-port-moody-bc--april-21-2025?id\u003d39d56f25-4220-4493-b125-a5ec065d9c82 ] After being placed under receivership in July the Bayrock Terrace project planned for Port Moody has been sold to a new developer according to filings in the Supreme Court of British Columbia The Bayrock Terrace project was planned for 3000 Henry Street in Port Moody a 4.34-acre site comprised of four vacant parcels that have no address For the site, located just near the École Moody Middle School of the Arts at 130 Buller Street, an 11-storey building with 189 units was being planned by Vancouver-based Aultrust Financial which owned the property under 0790857 BC Ltd As first reported by STOREYS in August, the receivership application was filed in June 2024 by KingSett Mortgage Corporation, also known as KingSett Capital pertaining to a first-ranking mortgage agreement reached with the owners in September 2021 for the principal amount of $12,350,000 According to KingSett Capital's application the owners failed to make their monthly interest payments on both February 1 and March 1 KingSett then issued a formal demand for payment to Amin Eskooch and Navid Morawej — the guarantors of the loan and directors of the ownership entities — on March 8 KingSett is entitled to appoint a Receiver over the mortgaged properties in the event of a default agreeing in April to the appointment of a Receiver the outstanding amount owed is $13,501,453.28 there are no other secured creditors on the project besides KingSett but there are many unsecured creditors — the City of Port Moody among others — with a total outstanding amount of $1,334,184 KingSett Capital's application to appoint a Receiver over the project was granted by the Supreme Court on July 29 The Bayrock Terrace project planned for 3000 Henry Street in Port Moody work on the Bayrock Terrace project began around 2017 After project stakeholders became frustrated with the lack of progress the owners made an attempt to sell the project in late-2021 and the property was listed by Colliers in January 2022 but the limited partners of 3000 Henry Street Limited Partnership rejected the proposal The project sat a standstill throughout 2023 as the limited partners refused to provide further funding until the sales effort resumed in January 2024 A buyer was then found in February and the offer was accepted After the receivership came into effect, the court-ordered sales process began in late-October and the 3000 Henry Street property was listed for sale by Casey Weeks The sales process launched with a stalking horse bid — a reserve bid that sets the floor for other offers — by 1496619 BC Ltd for a purchase price that equates to the sum of the various priority fees and the amount owed to KingSett Capital and Greystar — progressed to the point of signing non-disclosure agreements but no parties ultimately submitted a formal offer and the stalking horse bid by 1496619 BC Ltd The Receiver did not provide details regarding 1496619 BC Ltd. but ownership is expected to be assigned to ENSR 3000 Limited Partnership the Supreme Court approved the transaction via a reverse vesting order to be sold to the buyer instead of the property being transferred