On May 6, 2020, the provincial government announced a plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions in phases, starting in mid-May, to gradually allow for more social and economic activity, while closely monitoring health information to minimize the risk to the public. .
Limited use of sports fields is now permitted in Port Moody to give residents additional options for exercising outdoors. This restricted use applies to all sports fields owned by the City or jointly with School District 43, except for the grass baseball field at North Shore Community Park (1300 David Avenue) which is currently closed for turf maintenance.
To ease the financial burden faced by taxpayers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Port Moody has moved the penalty for late payment of property taxes from July 3, 2020 to October 1, 2020 and reduced the penalty from 10 to five per cent. As in previous years, property taxes are due July 2, 2020.
Effective June 1, 2020, City of Port Moody outdoor playgrounds, basketball courts, and sport courts, as well as the covered lacrosse box at Westhill Park, will be open to the public. .
