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Watch Freedom of the City recipient David Driscoll reflect on his ten years as Mayor of the City of Port Moody.
Posted Date: June 13, 2013
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Port Moody’s Centennial is all about celebrating our past, present and future.
Posted Date: May 31, 2013
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Mary Suzanna Moody was born on April 22, 1829. She would have celebrated her 184th birthday this month.
Posted Date: April 26, 2013
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In April 1946 Council passed a blaw to provide for daylight savings.
Posted Date: March 28, 2013
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The Spring 2013 edition of our Focus Newsletter mark's Al Sholund's last article.
Posted Date: March 15, 2013
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Did you know that there was once a curfew in Port Moody?
Posted Date: February 15, 2013
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After 40 years as the longest-consecutive-serving sergeant-at-arms of a B.C. legion, Leo Braniff has retired.
Posted Date: January 25, 2013
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Former Port Moody Mayor and Alderman, Norman Patterson, passed away on December 24, 2012. Norm was elected as Alderman in 1971.
Posted Date: January 11, 2013 9:00 AM
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Historical Highlights - By the fall of 1883, Port Moody’s commercial growth made a telephone connection to New Westminster necessary...
Posted Date: December 15, 2012 10:00 AM
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Chisholm Industries Ltd. was a family-owned and operated business that manufactured radios, Hi-Fi sets, black & white TVs and assorted electronic equipment.
Posted Date: November 30, 2012
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British sappers (military engineers) laid the foundation for Port Moody's growth.
Posted Date: November 16, 2012 10:00 AM
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On October 12, 1962, Port Moody was rocked by Typhoon Freda. A number of trees snapped in the 90km winds, causing an instant power outage.
Posted Date: October 26, 2012 10:00 AM
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October 2012 marks the 11th anniversary of Ioco Ghost Town Days
Posted Date: October 15, 2012
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At the turn of the 20th century, employment opportunities in Port Moody increased steadily thanks in part to oil refining.
Posted Date: October 01, 2012
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The imminent arrival of the railway caused rampant speculation. In 1885 a lot at Clarke and Queens Sts was bought for $15 and sold later the same year for $1,000.
Posted Date: July 27, 2012
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The origins of Golden Spike days in Port Moody
Posted Date: July 12, 2012
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In 1912, many Port Moody property owners supported the idea of incorporation and sent a petition to Victoria.
Posted Date: June 28, 2012
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