Category: Life in Port Moody

The front page of today's Province reads 'Port Moody - LIVING IN FEAR'. Nice headline guys. The story refers to the apartment building at 651 Nootka Way which houses one of our newest residents, Jonathan Bacon. It tells the tale of the building residents that fear for their lives due to the presence of this targeted individual. My thought is they are living in one of the most secure and protected buildings in our city and probably have less to fear than I do in my detached home. Granted, I'd be uneasy if he lived next door to me but to sell my home in a building that is undergoing 24 hour security by our boys in blue seems a bit of an overreaction. Criminals may not be the most…

Michael Geller and Ken Porter addressed Port Moody city council tonight regarding the future planning and disposition of the former Ioco refinery lands. Interesting stuff and this begins the future of this large parcel of prime real estate in Port Moody and Anmore. Click the play button below to listen. [audio src="http://www.aprilroad.com/pages/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/Ioco-Council-Meeting.mp3"]

Once upon a time, before the draconian smoking bylaws were enacted in British Columbia I was able to wander down to City Cigar, open my private humidor, select a fine Cuban cigar then sit and enjoy it while reading the paper or chatting with the other customers of that fine establishment. A nice, relaxing experience until the smoking by-laws in Vancouver forced City Cigar to close it's smoking lounge. I know that smoking is bad for you but I smoke about 1 cigar every month or two. I'm not addicted nor do I need to smoke and am certainly aware that others don't enjoy the smell. I'm just one of many that enjoy the occasional stogie while protected from our unusually harsh winter climate. Too much to ask? Yup! Why…

'EricS' posted a comment on the aprilroad.com discussion form regarding the land owned by Imperial Oil and destined for future transformation. Imperial Oil reported more than $3 billion in net earnings or profits last year so they're not part of the underfunded development crisis taking place in our province over the last few months. They own 263 hectares of land and forest in Anmore and Port Moody most of which has been sitting idle since the refinery was closed over 13 years ago. What's to become of it? I'm concerned that the area will be converted to high or medium density housing and the quiet and idyllic life enjoyed by both Port Moody and Anmore residents may become a thing of the past. Won't the infrastructure need to be upgraded…