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2008 Media Releases
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December
- 2008-12-27 - Public Service Announcement - City Requesting Public Assistance to Keep Storms Drains Clear (pdf) - After the heavy snow fall earlier this week, the warming temperatures and rain will create more hazardous conditions and the threat of urban flooding. Please assist City Operations crews by making sure storm drains and catch basins around your home are clear of snow and ice. Clogged and snow-covered drains and catch basins can quickly result in flood conditions.
- 2008-12-08 - Press Release - Port Coquitlam Tied for Most GFOA Budget Awards in BC (pdf) - The City of Port Coquitlam has received its 11th Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, tying with one other city as the top winner of GFOA budget awards in the province.
- 2008-12-05 - Press Release - Online Services (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents are taking full advantage of the City’s online offerings – including its new Facebook page, which is on Council’s agenda Mondaynight.
November
- 2008-11-25 - Inaugural Looks to the Future (pdf) - The promise of the future will meet the traditions of the past at the public inaugural event for Port Coquitlam’s newly elected City Council, set for Dec. 1, 7 pm at Wilson Centre. Talented young local musicians will perform in the City’s inaugural Council ceremony, which will also include the traditional procession, honour guards and Oaths of Office.
October
- 2008-10-15 - Press Release - Waste Reduction Week - It's Easy Being Green (pdf) - The City of Port Coquitlam has proclaimed Waste Reduction Week from Oct. 19 to 25 to encourage its citizens to consider adopting a greener lifestyle.
- 2008-10-01 - Press Release - Relocated Bears Returning to Port Coquitlam (pdf) - Bears relocated dozens of miles away are finding their way back to Port Coquitlam within weeks to feast on fallen fruit and garbage.
- 2008-10-08 - Press Release - Get Rich by Volunteering in Port Coquitlam (pdf) - The City of Port Coquitlam is now recruiting citizens for 2009 advisory committees and task forces that directly affect what services the City offers and the kind of place it is to live. The available one-year positions include citizen advisors to a council committee or seats on various task forces and committees.
- 2008-10-02 - Press Release - Fire Prevention Week - Practice Your Fire Plan (pdf) - Once again Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services will be reaching out to elementary school children during Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5 - 11, using activities to educate children and parents in steps to preventing home fires. It is important to not only have a plan but also to practice the plan.
September
- 2008-09-26 - Press Release - Ultimate Firefighter Experience (pdf) - This year the City of Port Coquitlam’s United Way Fundraising Committee is looking beyond bake sales and 50/50 draws to boost their fundraising total and reach their $16,000 fundraising goal. New to the City’s 2008 United Way Campaign is a raffle for a chance to win the ULTIMATE FIREFIGHTER EXPERIENCE
- 2008-09-22 - Press Release - Rivers Trails Fest (pdf) - Celebrate BC Rivers Day at Peace Park in Port Coquitlam from 12 pm to 4:00 pm on Sunday, September 28 th. A children’s boat building workshop and boat tours aboard a Paddle Wheeler, as well as entertainment and a wide range of displays and activities await seafarers and landlubbers alike at the 8th Annual Rivers and Trails Festival.
- 2008-09-22 - Press Release - Call for Artists - Home Exhibition at the LSCAV (pdf) - The Leigh Square Community Arts Village and the Friends of Leigh Square present the fall Exhibition: “Home”
- 2008-09-12 - Press Release - Active Communities Initiative (pdf) - Organizers with the Active Communities Initiative are asking for input to get the community of Port Coquitlam more active and excited about physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
August
- 2008-08-25 - Press Release - Public Survey to Assess Pesticide Bylaw (pdf) -The City of Port Coquitlam is asking for input on a proposed Pesticide Use Control Bylaw that may restrict the use of cosmetic pesticides and herbicides on private property.
- 2008-08-05 - Press Release - Port Coquitlam Recognizes Top Residential Gardens (pdf) - The PoCo Garden Club, in cooperation with the City of
- 2008-08-01 - Press Release - LL Richard New Director of Development Services(pdf) - Laura Lee Richard, the City of Port Coquitlam’s former Manager of Planning, has been promoted to the position of Director of Development Services. Currently serving as Port Coquitlam’s Acting Director of Development Services, Ms. Richard will commence her new duties immediately.
July
- 2008-07-24 - Press Release - Kitchen Waste Program off to a good start (pdf) - Up to 20 per cent of the green waste carts left at the curb in
- 2008-07-16 - Press Release - Election Bylaw No.3640 Adopted by Council (pdf) -The Election Bylaw reflects some recent changes to Provincial legislation and will provide for greater accountability and transparency of the election process and ease of voting for residents and non-resident property owners.
- 2008-07-10 - Press Release - Home Owners Can Still Claim Grant Online (pdf) - Port Coquitlam property owners who pay their property taxes through their financial institution or mortgage company are reminded that they still need to submit their home owner grant if they haven’t already done so. E-HOG,
- 2008-07-07 - Press Release - PoCo Pride Residential Garden Awards (pdf) -Port Coquitlam citizens are reminded that the nomination deadline for the 2008 PoCo Pride Residential Garden Awards is Wednesday, July 16.
- 2008-07-09 - Press Release - Kitchen Green Waste Collection Program (pdf) - Starting July 14, Port Coquitlam residents can add vegetable peels, coffee grounds and other compostable kitchen waste to their green waste carts for year-round pickup by the City.
- 2008-07-02 - Press Release - Survey Seeks Input for Calendar (pdf) - The City of
June
- 2008-06-27 - PSA - Animal Control Service Changes (pdf) - Residents are advised that, effective June 28, 2008, the BC SPCA will no longer be handling animal control enforcement for the City of Port Coquitlam.
- 2008-06-23 - Press Release - Field Day (pdf) - If you’re passing by Castle Park in Port Coquitlam this weekend and you see a lot of emergency equipment, don’t be alarmed – that tent city is the volunteers of Port Coquitlam’s Emergency Preparedness Communications team (EPCom) celebrating Amateur Radio Week by participating in the annual Field Day competition.
- 2008-06-06 - Press Release - Annual Report (pdf) - The City of
- 2008-06-05 - Press Release - Public Input for Financial Planning (pdf) - Where do you think the city should spend your property taxes? We need to hear what your priorities are for the city’s budget.
- 2008-06-04 Press Release - PoCo Pride Residential Garden Awards (pdf) - The City of Port Coquitlam, in cooperation with the PoCo Garden Club, announces the twelfth annual PoCo Pride Residential Garden Awards to recognize beautiful gardens within the City.
May
- 2008-05-15 - PSA - SV Spray Park Opens for Long Weekend (pdf) - Enjoy the sun, fun and a little water at Sun Valley Park! The
April
- 2008-05-15 - PSA - SV Spray Park Opens for Long Weekend (pdf) - Enjoy the sun, fun and a little water at Sun Valley Park! The
- 2008-04-30 - Press Release - 2008 Volunteer Awards (pdf) - Six more names will be added to the City of Port Coquitlam’s volunteer honour role following the City’s 2008 Volunteer Recognition Awards and Tribute on April 29.
- 2008-04-23 - Press Release - May 3 Leigh Square Anniversary Anniversary Celebration (pdf) - the new Leigh Square Community Arts Village will be celebrating our first anniversary on Saturday May 3.
- 2008-04-11 - Press Release - Pitch In for PoCo Pride (pdf) - Port Coquitlam City Council invites its citizens to make a difference on April 26 and ‘Pitch In for PoCo Pride’.
March
- 2008-03-31 - Press Release - Bait Locker Program - (pdf) Thieves targeting change room lockers at Port Coquitlam recreational facilities now have a higher chance of getting caught, thanks to a new Bait Locker program.
- 2008-03-26 - Press Release - City of Port Coquitlam supports Earth Hour - (pdf) Port Coquitlam residents and businesses are urged to turn off their lights and appliances from 8 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 29 as part of a global climate-change initiative called Earth Hour.
- 2008-03-17 - Press Release - CMO Open House Mar 27 (pdf) - Local residents can find out more about the Coast Meridian Overpass’ design, construction phasing and traffic management at an open house on March 27.
- 2008-03-13 - Press Release - Find the City of Port Coquitlam on Facebook (pdf) - The City Port Coquitlam has become the first city in Metro Vancouver to launch a page on Facebook, a popular social networking website.
- 2008-03-13 - PSA - Watermain Flushing Starts March 17 (pdf) - The City of
- 2008-03-12 - Press Release - Nomination Deadline Reminder (pdf) - The deadline for
February
- 2008-02-28 - Press Release - Evergreen Line Input on March 10 (pdf) - On March 10, Port Coquitlam City Council will host the Tri-Cities’ final public consultation session on the Evergreen Line extension.
- 2008-02-20 - Wear Pink in Port Coquitlam to Say No to Bullies (pdf) - Pink is the latest trend in clothing in Port Coquitlam, but it’s not about fashion. City Council and staff will be seen wearing pink shirts next week as part of the City of Port Coquitlam’s Stop Bullying Campaign.
- 2008-02-19 - Press Release - Healthy Initiatives Program Launched in Port Coquitlam (pdf) - A new Healthy Initiatives Resource Centre, opening at Port Coquitlam's Hyde Creek Recreation Centre by early summer, will teach residents how to adopt a more healthy and active lifestyle.
- 2008-02-13 - Press Release - Spirit Week (pdf) - It’s not too late to join in this year’s Port Coquitlam Spirit Week festivities. A lantern walk, youth skate, Parade of Champions and Hockey Night in PoCo are among the fun activities taking place through to Saturday, February 16
January
- 2008-01-31 - Press Release - 2008 Burn Awareness Week (pdf) -Port Coquitlam's Fire and Emergency Services, The British Columbia Professional Firefighters’ Burn Fund and the B.C. Office of the Fire Commissioner are proud to support National Burn Awareness Week from February 3 to 9 2008.
- 2008-01-30 Press Release Open Air Screen (pdf) - The Port Coquitlam Spirit Committee is excited to report that the new Open Air Cinema has arrived in Port Coquitlam and will debut at the Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex on Saturday, February 9th
- 2008-01-30 - Press Release - JFC-YJC Recruitment (pdf) - A provincially-mandated Tri-Cities advisory committee that focuses on family and youth justice issues is looking for a Port Coquitlam citizen representative.
- 2008-01-23 - Press Release - May Day Wild Card Notice (pdf) The Wild Card selection offers opportunity for the ‘royal’ May Day experience to Port Coquitlam children that are either home schooled or who do not attend a local participating school.
- 2008-01-14 - Press Release - City proclaims Michael Wright Day (pdf) - Port Coquitlam City Council has recognized Cllr. Michael Wright’s 25 years of service by proclaiming Jan. 12, 2008 as Michael Wright Day.
- 2008-01-14 - 2006 Annual Report Wins GFOA Award (pdf) - The City’s 2006 Annual Report has earned a Canadian Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada.
- 2008-01-10 - Press Release - Public Input for Financial Planning (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents can have a say in where their taxes are going and how much they pay.
- 2008-01-10 - City Awards Design-Build Contract for Coast Meridian Overpass (pdf) - Port Coquitlam City Council awarded the Design-Build contract for the Coast Meridian Overpass to SNC-Lavalin Constructors (Pacific) Inc. at a Special Council meeting on January 7.
- 2008-01-08 - PocoYouth.com Launched For Youth, By Youth (pdf) - Port Coquitlam Youth Services has launched PocoYouth.com, a website for youth by youth containing tons of opportunities for youth to get involved and find out what’s going on in Port Coquitlam.
- 2008-01-03 - Press Release - Renew Your Dog License Online (pdf) - Dog owners in Port Coquitlam have a new tool to make their lives easier this year. The City of Port Coquitlam has introduced an online dog license renewal service.
- 2008-01-02 - Public Service Announcement - What's Your Snow IQ? (pdf) - Find out how well you know your snow and ice removal responsibilities in Port Coquitlam.
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Kathleen Vincent
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Email vincentk@portcoquitlam.ca
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Port Coquitlam BC V3C 2A8
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