The Shell Condo Moves Forward
The 26 story condo on the former Shell Station passed third reading tonight and is a done deal. These folks voted FOR the condo: Mayor Young      Con. Wright       Con Crowe     Â...
View ArticleCouncil votes to not save Lobb House
Last night Port Coquitlam City Council voted against saving Lobb House. These folks voted AGAINST saving the heritage building: Mayor Young      Con. Wright       Con Crowe     Â...
View ArticleWater Grants and Giving up the road to Kia
Tonight was the first Port Coquitlam City Council meeting since the election in November. Here is how the council voted on two of the issues along with some commentary from me. Waterworks Regulation...
View Article$25 million loan for the CMO and no Water Grants for Seniors
Tonight’s unscheduled meeting deviated from the agenda and mostly for the good of the community. When the meeting was first announced via a piece of paper stuck on the wall outside City Hall on...
View Article7% property taxes, another loan for the CMO and more
Last night’s council meeting gave us our first glimpse at the upcoming property taxes. On December 15th I wrote we would be looking at 7% due to the Coast Meridian Overpass cost overruns – and that is...
View ArticleThe Irony of Onni
Yesterday’s Smart Growth Meeting saw the return of the future Shaughnessy speed bump – the 26 story condo on the former Shell Station site just before the underpass. You remember all about this...
View ArticleChurch vs Community
Our Lady Of Assumption Catholic Church is expanding. An issue which came before the Smart Growth Committee last month was the height of the bell tower. No big deal, it went through with very little...
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