I can’t believe there was something wrong with the Bailey Bridge, the old one lane embarrassment that connects New Westminster to United Boulevard. The bridge was closed for the past couple weeks after a crack was found in the supports. Now this bridge should have been replaced back in 2011 when Translink was going to… [Continue Reading]
Links – City of Coquitlam’s New Website
February 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Something that residents of Coquitlam have been waiting for for many years finally happened. I remember sitting in a focus group back in August of 2010 giving my feedback about this. After seeing new websites in Port Coquitlam and Port Moody, we Coquitlam residents have been a little jealous. But this week, they launched the… [Continue Reading]
Links – Port Moody Inauguration and ranting about recreation
December 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Last night I joined a full house at Port Moody City Hall for the inauguration of the newly elected council. After the swearing in, tribute was paid to the outgoing councillors and Joe Trasolini. New Mayor Mike Clay told a great story about Joe asking some kids on bikes why they weren’t using the skateboard… [Continue Reading]
Celebrating our History on BC Day
August 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Today is BC Day, which means that many of you are probably off camping someplace or generally enjoying yourself. And while no one can dispute that the August long weekend is the perfect time to let loose and have a little fun, I happen to think it’s also a good time to celebrate BC history,… [Continue Reading]
Links – Federal Vote and No Grow Coquitlam Too
March 24, 2011 by 1 Comment
It looked like we were just getting a new Federal Budget on Monday, but now we’re getting a whole lot more. It’s looking like a Federal Election is coming in our near future. Our local MP’s have differing opinions on the budget, as to be expected. While the race in New Westminster-Coquitlam will be a… [Continue Reading]
Port Moody Centennial
March 14, 2011 by 2 Comments
2013 will be the 100th anniversary of the founding of the City of Port Moody. Port Moody has actually been around a lot longer than that. Port Moody was the original terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railroad. The first regularly scheduled passenger train arrived on July 4th, 1886, which we celebrate with Golden Spike Days…. [Continue Reading]
Heritage Books, Hobson’s Choice and Poetry
January 13, 2010 by Leave a Comment
It is a rainy, rainy January so far in the V3H. We hope that you’re all staying dry, and that your ark construction projects are progressing smoothly. When you get a break, here are a few things you might want to check out this week. Coquitlam’s Mackin House Museum is launching two historical literature book… [Continue Reading]
Video of Port Moody from 1988
October 12, 2009 by 11 Comments
Since we’re all enjoying the Thanksgiving Long Weekend here at the V3H, I thought we’d show you a little video I found on Youtube. It’s a literal trip down memory lane. The video was taken in 1988, and basically is shooting out the van window as you travel along Ioco Road, turn right on the… [Continue Reading]
Port Moody and BC History
August 2, 2009 by 1 Comment
Today is BC Day! The holiday was created in 1974, primarily to give British Columbians a day off at the height of the summer. However, there is a happy coincidence because August 2, 1858 just happens to be the date when the mainland Colony of British Columbia was created. And so, in addition to enjoying… [Continue Reading]
BC Heritage Gathered in Pictures
June 9, 2009 by 1 Comment
When most people think of touring around to look at historical buildings, it’s an activity we usually associate with a trip to Europe or the Middle East. What we sometimes forget is the breadth of the history that surrounds us everyday here in the Tri-Cities. For people like Bob Hare, history is all around us,… [Continue Reading]
