Police Probe Suspicious Fires at Glenayre Elementary School   Nov 28.24

FILE: 2024-5255, 5278, 5476 – Port Moody Police are investigating a trio of suspicious occurrences at a local elementary school.

Port Moody Police and Port Moody Fire Rescue have responded three separate fires deliberately set at Glenayre Elementary School over the past several weeks [November 9, 11, and 24 respectively]. In the most recent event, a lone teenage male wearing dark clothing was seen fleeing the area on a bicycle.

“All of the fires have occurred outside of school hours and have been set in very close proximity to the school structure” states Constable Sam Zacharias, adding that “there has been no damage to school property fortunately”.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Port Moody Police Department or Crime Stoppers, if they wish to remain anonymous.

Constable Sam Zacharias, #122

Media Relations Officer, Port Moody Police Department

(t) 604-461-3456 (f) 604-461-1734

sam.zacharias@portmoodypolice.com | www.portmoodypolice.com POSTED: Nov 30.24

NEW!! 🎃👻🎃 HALLOWEEN DECORATING CONTEST 2024 - and the winner is...!!! 🎃👻🎃

The votes are in for our Glenayre Halloween Home Decorating Contest, and while it was a tough choice with so many incredible displays, we’re thrilled to announce this year’s winner:  943 Garrow!! Congratulations on creating a hauntingly fantastic experience for all our trick-or-treaters!

To everyone who went all out this year, thank you! Your creativity and spirit really makes our community come alive in the best (and creepiest) way possible. Here’s our Honourable Mentions List for Halloween 2024 (in no particular order):

• 483 Ailsa  485 Ailsa   490 Ailsa

• 833 Ballantrae

• 929 Caithness 965 Caithness 974 Caithness

• 479 Culzean

• 902 Dundonald 943 Dundonald 944 Dundonald 949 Dundonald 950 Dundonald 958 Dundonald

• 660 Garrow 670 Garrow 978 Garrow

• 450 Glencoe 945 Glencoe

• 849 Wallace 973 Wallace

• 980 Weldon 984 Weldon Posted Oct 31.24

AILSA SPRAY PARK UPDATE!!

The CoPM is pleased to advise that our Spray Park will be “ready for the May long weekend” and this means a summer of splashing fun! Upgrades include a new natural play area is to be built south of the existing splash pad. This addition will include a water pump, a trough, a weir, and a sand table, all surrounded by wooden logs and boulders for a natural feel. Within the splash pad area, two underground sprays will be upgraded to new, aboveground features. 

Please note the location and configuration is slightly altered due to the riparian setback with Stoney Creek. Riparian setbacks are guidelines or bylaws specifying the distance required between the water and development. Riparian zones, or areas, are lands that occur along the edges of rivers, streams, lakes, and other water bodies. 

The added features to the existing park and new expansion look to be amazing for our little Griffins!               POSTED April 2.2024

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With Spring just around the corner and knowing there has been interest from many of our residents to set up an organized adults-only Glenayre neighbourhood walking group, your GCA is looking to help get this off the ground starting with asking for your feedback to some questions:

1) Please contact Darcy Kowalchuk at darcyk@myglenayre.ca if you are interested in participating in this group.

2) If this program was to run April through June (approx. 13 weeks), what’s your preferred weekday evening for a one hour walk starting 7pm. (Glenayre Community Centre would be the meet up spot)

3) Would you like to put your hand up to be a Volunteer Activity Host who will commit to leading the walking group on the decided day of the week?

4) Would you be open to paying a small signup fee of $2/week x approx. 13 wks to cover the administration/registration costs of running such a program?

If you’re keen to host please reach out to Darcy at darcyk@myglenayre.ca expressing your interest so we can follow up. This would be a great opportunity for adults of all ages to get out for some exercise and social time TOGETHER!

Questions? Reach out to Darcy at darcyk@myglenayre.ca                                          POSTED: March 9.2024         

Port Moody City Wide Garage Sale Saturday, April 20, 2024!!

Please look for a list of participating households online at portmoody.ca/garagesale this Saturday!               

The City-Wide Garage Sale is a Port Moody tradition and a great way to ensure that items are being reused or repurposed to their fullest extent. Garage sales should start around 9am and you can decide how long they last. 

Register today to maximize your audience:

• Details at portmoody.ca/garagesale - register before 5pm on April 8 to advertise your garage sale on the CoPM’s website at no cost to you. 

• Click on this link to register your address to participate in Port Moody’s City-Wide Garage Sale.

Please note that only Port Moody addresses are eligible to participate, and sales must be held on private property. You can register only one unit when filling out the registration form, as the CoPM is unable to accept general addresses for an entire complex or a group of units, or a range of addresses. 

Bargain hunters, mark your calendars for April 20 and look for a list of participating households online at portmoody.ca/garagesale after April 10, 2024.                                    POSTED: March 22, 2024

ANNUAL GLENAYRE EASTER EGG HUNT

Date: Friday, March 29 (Good Friday Stat Holiday), 10:30 am, at Art Wilkinson Park

Spring is here, and we are excited to announce the date for one of Glenayre's best-loved and most well-attended events of the year... the Annual Easter Egg Hunt!! Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event starts and don’t forget to bring a basket for collecting your chocolate eggs! The hunt is for kids aged 0 to 10 years old.

Our 50/50 Draw was a big hit last year, so is returning. Those aged 19+ can participate. Tickets are three for $5.00, with potential winnings of $250.00 or more! So rub that lucky rabbit’s foot or find a four-leaf clover, and bring some extra cash.

We will be kicking off our 2024 Membership Drive at the event. Memberships can be purchased electronically via our card reader, with cash, or a cheque for $25.00 payable to Glenayre Community Association. You can also submit your dues through this website at https://www.myglenayre.ca/contribute-2024-dues 

Please bring your own mug to the event for coffee or hot chocolate. Please help us reduce waste and our environmental footprint by bringing your own refillable mug to the event. Coffee, hot chocolate and snacks will be available.  

City of Port Moody SPRING REGISTRATION starts February 27, 2024 

Check out the various programs offered for children, adults and seniors at this LINK - pickleball classes, anyone?

POSTED: February 26.2024 

Explore new fun activities in the New Year - Port Moody has locations!

DINE OUT VANCOUVER FESTIVAL 

Check out Dine Out Vancouver restaurant listings and search by neighbourhood! *Festival ends on February 4, 2024*

The 14th Annual Hot Chocolate Festival 

Check out the 14th Annual Hot Chocolate Festival and use their virtual map!     *Festival ends on February 14, 2024*

Port Moody Events Newsletter - JAN 2024 - this newsletter is created by Port Moody resident Cathy Nichols for the Over 50s Club in her Port Moody neighbourhood of Newport Village. It is full of interesting activities - please take a look!

Donate to help burn survivors at the 19th Annual Port Moody Firefighters’ Tree Chip. Trees are accepted for chipping and disposal by donation, with all funds raised going to the BC Professional Firefighters’ Burn Fund, supporting burn survivors since 1978. This is a drive-through event which also offers fun activities such as truck tours and demonstrations that showcase the dangers of a dry tree. Coffee and hot chocolate will be available. If you would like to make use of their tree pick-up service, please email burnfund2399@gmail.com