Author: Lily Morgan

Port Moody police arrested a Vancouver man twice on Sunday after he was found intoxicated and later driving recklessly. Authorities say the incident involved speeds nearly two and a half times the legal limit. Officers were first called at about 1:45 a.m. to the Moody Centre area following a disturbance at a wedding. Police say Good Samaritans had taken car keys from the man to prevent him from driving while intoxicated. After losing his keys, the man became agitated, prompting the call to police. The man was arrested for breach of peace as a preventive measure. Officers transported him home…

Port Moody police arrested a Vancouver man twice in one day after two separate incidents involving alcohol and unsafe driving. The 29-year-old faces multiple charges, including impaired driving and a breach of peace. The first incident occurred around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, when officers were called to the Moody Centre area following a disturbance at a wedding. Police say Good Samaritans intervened when the intoxicated man attempted to drive home. After his car keys were taken away, the man allegedly became agitated, prompting a call to the authorities. Officers arrived and arrested the man for breach of peace as a…

Sister historians Victoria Vancek and Gina Armstrong have spent years blending their love of history with an interest in the unexplained. Growing up in Burnaby, the sisters often read spooky tales and created their own mystery shows. What started as a childhood fascination slowly turned into a journey that now captures the attention of international audiences. Their interest in the paranormal became public in 2017, when they traveled to Victoria, British Columbia, to investigate well-known haunted landmarks. Places such as Craigdarroch Castle and the Pendray Inn offered them plenty of stories and atmosphere. The sisters produced a wall calendar with…

A West Coast Express train in Port Moody was briefly halted Tuesday after a pickup truck collided with it near Reed Point Way. The crash occurred around 7:20 a.m., prompting emergency response and a temporary train stoppage. Port Moody Police report that the truck driver likely went around a lowered railway crossing arm, causing the collision. “There’s a small crossing at Reed Point Marina off Barnet Highway. There are signal arms and lights that warn when a train is passing. My understanding is the motorist ignored the signals and went around the arm,” said Constable Sam Zacharias. The truck spun…

Hypercharge Networks Corp. will supply 49 Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to the hue by Marcon residential community in Port Moody, British Columbia. The rollout started with nine charging stations installed in Building 1 in July 2025. Installation of the remaining 40 stations for Building 2 is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2025. Marcon, a fully integrated real estate company with more than 40 years of experience, is known for delivering high-quality developments that combine thoughtful design with lasting community value. The company manages all stages of real estate, including acquisition, development, construction, and asset management. The…

Port Moody commuters faced delays Tuesday morning after a West Coast Express train collided with a vehicle at a local crossing. The incident forced the temporary halt or cancellation of westbound trains. The crash occurred just before 7:30 a.m. at the Reed Point Marina crossing. Authorities reported that the driver of a pickup truck failed to yield and was struck by the train. The impact sent the pickup truck across the crossing, leaving the driver with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Emergency responders quickly transported the individual to a nearby hospital for treatment. At the time of the collision, the West…

A serious accident involving a West Coast Express train and a pickup truck caused delays and injuries in Port Moody on Tuesday morning. The crash happened near Reed Point Marina, halting commuter train service for about an hour. Police say the collision occurred when the westbound number three West Coast Express train hit a pickup truck at a level crossing. The impact ejected the driver from the vehicle. Firefighters were the first to provide medical assistance before police arrived. According to Constable Sam Zacharias of the Port Moody Police Department, the man driving the truck sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.…

A Vancouver man was arrested twice in one day in Port Moody, first for public disturbance and later for impaired driving after speeding at nearly two and a half times the limit. Police responded to a call at around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday in the Moody Centre area. The disturbance happened as a wedding was ending. According to police, Good Samaritans had taken car keys from the intoxicated man when he said he planned to drive home. After losing his keys, the man grew upset and started causing a scene, leading to the police being called. Officers arrived and arrested…

Port Moody is taking a new step to handle loud vehicles by testing noise sensors that are mounted on streetlights. These sensors will help the city understand where and when noise levels are too high. The goal is to improve peace in neighborhoods and gather facts for future rules. City council approved the plan on July 29. The decision came after many people complained about loud motorcycles and cars. Instead of using high-cost noise cameras, the city chose this lower-cost option to gather important data. The idea started back in January when residents in Newport Village and Klahanie said the…

Port Moody is preparing to host one last public event for feedback on its draft Official Community Plan (OCP) before the bylaw goes to its first reading in September. The event will be a hybrid-style town hall meeting, where residents can either join in person or online to share their views directly with council members. This decision came after a council debate on how best to include final community input before moving forward. A proposal by one councillor had called for a more traditional format. This would have involved council seated on a stage, an open mic for residents, a…