An extension of SkyTrain to Port Coquitlam would be a seamless, continuous extension of the Millennium Line, with trains from the future western terminus at Arbutus Street (and UBC further in the future) alternating between the existing Evergreen Extension branch ending at Lafarge Lake-Douglas Station and the envisioned branch to Port Coquitlam. has seen a dramatic increase in cases, reaching more than 400 infections in a 24-hour period last week only to shatter that record a day later with nearly 600 cases. (Courtesy City of Port Coquitlam), {* backButton *} “I understand people’s frustration, I share it. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email. provincial court to two charges of assault stemming from an incident at the home of his former girlfriend last year. Council is made up of the Mayor and six Councillors. Discover the types of jobs available across the City of Port Coquitlam. The embattled mayor of Port Coquitlam, B.C., has announced he is stepping down temporarily, following an incident at the home of his former girlfriend last week that led to his arrest. All rights reserved. “We’ve all heard reports of large crowds in big box retail stores and in restaurants and pubs,” says Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West. Port Coquitlam city council voted to increase remunerations for the mayor and councillors on Tuesday night. A Port Coquitlam councillor is being censured and stripped of her duties for disclosing confidential information, according to the city. After being censured by the rest of her colleagues on Port Coquitlam council, Laura Dupont is taking them to court. Incidents of racism or hate can also be reported to the RCMP’s non-emergency line at 604-945-1550 or at www.hatecrimebc.ca. . By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. About the Mayor. Please confirm the information below before signing up. “Together, we can ensure that Port Coquitlam truly embraces our diversity and is made stronger because of it.”. Information about the 2018 Election can be found here. We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. In response to the B.C. Life-long Port Coquitlam resident Mayor Brad West knows the value of neighbours coming together to discuss their community. 2440 Ash St. Vancouver, BC V5Z 4J6 © 1996-2021 Rogers Media. Mayor West created the Mayor’s Citizen Advisory Roundtable to create a forum for Mayor and Council to: Rob is committed to keeping Port Moody's amazing quality of life front and centre as the city grows. {* createAccountButton *}, You may have created a profile with another. Rogers Media uses cookies for personalization, to customize its online advertisements, and for other purposes. Send me promotions, surveys and info from NEWS 1130 and other Rogers brands. We didn't recognize that password reset code. Your existing password has not been changed. Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West said the latest allegations are further proof the issue needs to move away from politicians and out into the open. Mayor West created the Mayor’s Citizen Advisory Roundtable to create a forum for Mayor and Council to: 2580 Shaughnessy Street Port Coquitlam, BC V3C 2A8. Advisors will sit for a one-year term with an option to continue. “This roundtable will be a community driven process and we’ll work together in coming up with solutions. Port Moody Mayor Rob Vagramov has taken a leave of absence, after a special prosecutor approved a sex assault charge against him. PORT COQUITLAM (NEWS 1130) — Bylaw officers will be out in Port Coquitlam this weekend ensuring local businesses are following COVID-19 protocols, according to the city’s mayor. Please provide as much notice as possible – a month is preferred – when inviting the Mayor to your event. Port Coquitlam, BC – June 17, 2020… Community members who want to help stop racism and discrimination are invited to apply for Port Coquitlam’s first ever Roundtable on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Port Coquitlam city council is mulling new anti-smoking bylaws the city’s mayor says will be the toughest in B.C. The Mayor chairs the Council meetings. Article content. “Our number one responsibility is educating and promoting what everyone in our community has to do, and, fortunately, our experience has been that people want to do the right thing.”. Anyone who has experienced or witnessed racism or discrimination is advised to contact VictimLinkBC a toll-free, confidential, multilingual telephone service available across B.C. Brad West will be the next mayor of Port Coquitlam. Home » PORT COQUITLAM MAYOR LAUNCHES ROUNDTABLE ON EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.