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Ahead of Port Moody’s Oct. 17, 2026, general local election, the city outlines how in-person and mail ballots are marked, checked, secured and counted, and when preliminary and official results will be announced.
Port Moody Council will consider a proposed bylaw for one-year permissive tax exemptions in 2027. The notice lists estimated municipal tax exemption amounts for 2027, 2028 and 2029, and gives residents options for attending the Oct. 13 meeting.
The boy was taken to hospital after the Friday evening incident near the Port Moody Recreation Complex. Police say his injuries were not life-threatening and the incident was accidental.
Port Coquitlam is holding two advance polls this week ahead of the Oct. 17 general voting day. Voters will choose a mayor, six councillors and two school trustees, each for a four-year term; eligibility and voting locations are listed by the city.
Port Coquitlam held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a $12.45-million covered facility offering year-round sports and community programming. Construction is underway, with completion expected in fall 2027.
Port Moody council will keep the city’s 2050 population projection at 74,300 for now, unanimously choosing to wait for updated census data and development-trend information. Staff are to report in the second and fourth quarters of 2027 before council reconsiders whether to recalibrate the figure.
B.C. NDP MLA Rick Glumac is running for re-election against John McEwen, Wei Chou and Freddy Rawji. The candidates cited experience and priorities ranging from health care and business to housing, transit and fossil fuel development.
NDP incumbent Jodie Wickens faces candidates from CentreBC, the B.C. Green Party and the Conservative Party in the riding. The article also outlines party priorities, election history and boundaries.
Incumbent BC NDP MLA Jennifer Blatherwick faces Conservative Matt Liang and B.C. Green candidate Nicola Spurling. The article outlines their backgrounds and platforms, as well as the riding’s recent voting history and boundaries.
B.C. NDP incumbent Mike Farnworth is seeking to hold his seat, with four challengers from the Conservative and Green parties, as well as independent and Libertarian candidates.
B.C. NDP incumbent Jennifer Whiteside will share the ballot with Green, Conservative and independent candidates. The riding’s boundaries changed before the 2024 election.
Port Coquitlam will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new covered multi-sport facility on Oct. 5. The $12.45-million project includes $3 million from the B.C. government and is intended to provide year-round indoor space for sports and community programs.
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