Lou Sekora is a lot of things, including a very good politician. The man knows how to pick an issue to create enough outrage among a very small number of voters to make sure he’s elected every time. Now as we all know, name recognition is 95% of the battle to be elected in chronically… [Continue Reading]
Links: This Week in Avoiding By-Elections
June 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Seems the excitement of the provincial election will be with us for weeks to come in Coquitlam, as the haggling over whether or not we’re having a by-election continues. After the final absentee ballots came in, Coquitlam Councillor Selina Robinson now holds a 35 vote lead over Liberal Steve Kim in Coquitlam-Maillardville. This slim margin… [Continue Reading]
Gallagher’s Coffee Bar and Café
May 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
It’s not summer in Port Moody until I’ve had my first vanilla Oreo freeze at Gallagher’s Coffee Bar and Café. And this usually happens right after Newport Village’s corner coffee shop opens its patio up for the season. Patrons sit in the shade, catching up on the daily newspaper as village life goes by. Gallagher’s… [Continue Reading]
Links: Policial Musical Chairs and Houses are Expensive
May 21, 2013 by 1 Comment
The provincial election is behind us, but nobody saw that one coming. The BC Liberals took the day while adding to their seat total from the last election. This includes 3 of the 4 Tri-Cities ridings, leaving Mike Farnworth as the lone NDP representative, barring a recount of the 105 spread in Coquitlam-Maillardville. One of… [Continue Reading]
Serving it Up Orrange
May 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Orrange is the latest restaurant to open in Port Coquitlam, and it has certainly been much anticipated by everyone I have spoken to. On the north side of PoCo on Nicola across from Costco, this new eatery is poised on the edge of a huge new development at Freemont. It’s ready for the thousands of… [Continue Reading]
2013 Search for the Perfect Pint
May 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Over 60 different beers and food too? Yes, please! If beer is your beverage bring your palate on a search for the perfect pint Thursday, May 9, 2013 with the Rotary Club of Port Moody. With over 60 different beers being poured at the Port Moody City Hall Galleria I believe you’ll be able to… [Continue Reading]
Links: $500 million being spent in Poco
April 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
So this past weekend I’m looking for Mark’s Work Wearhouse, as it’s a good place to buy a spring coat. Thinking it’s just over the King Edward Overpass on United Boulevard, over I go. Nope, that location is gone. No matter, head over behind Costco in Port Coquitlam, that one has been there forever. Wrong… [Continue Reading]
Art and Fabulous Food at Gallery Bistro
April 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The Gallery Bistro on Clarke Street in downtown Port Moody is a local lunchtime staple, with a devoted clientele. When it recently changed ownership, some degree of apprehension was to be expected. However, given that the new owners are Rainer and Helen Daniels, fears have quickly been put to rest. As long-standing and valued members… [Continue Reading]
Chad’s West Coast Grill
April 12, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Chad’s West Coast Grill is a new addition to the Port Coquitlam restaurant scene on the prominent corner of Lougheed Highway and Ottawa Street near Costco and Save-on-Foods. Changed over from Applebee’s from the inside out, Chad’s is all new. Executive Chef Jamie McMath has created a menu of West Coast favourites that includes fresh… [Continue Reading]
Links: Port Moody Council Recreates 1913
April 8, 2013 by 1 Comment
Yesterday the Kyle Centre in Port Moody filled with old-timey cars and hats, as the inaugural council meeting of April 7th, 1913 was recreated. Everyone got into the spirit as top hats and ridiculous facial hair were the order of the day. By-laws debated included borrowing from the Royal Bank to get the city off… [Continue Reading]
