A detailed plan for what Burke Mountain’s biggest neighbourhood will look like in 20 years will likely be unveiled this summer.

But city planners say they will want feedback from the public before the Partington Creek Village Neighbourhood Plan (PCVNP) wraps up.

 

In March, the city will meet with Baycrest Avenuehomeowners, many of whom have changed their minds about land-use options since t ...

A builder who was issued with a stop-work order by the city of Coquitlam last month while constructing a show home on Burke Mountain is expected to meet with city staff this week. 

Jim McIntyre, Coquitlam’s general manager of planning and development, said the show home was being built without a permit and, to compound matters, in an unserviced subdivision.

Coquitlam’s building bylaw states ...

"The firefighters are here!" was definitely the quote of the night - overheard as the Coquitlam Fire and Rescue truck pulled up to the party.  It was an opportunity for the Coquitlam Fire Department to be part of this community event and the kids couldn't wipe the smiles off their faces.  The adults were plenty pleased as well....


..."You mean the fire TRUCK right?" which triggered ...

Burke Mountain residents now have another way to help keep Coquitlam GREEN and save money on disposal costs.  The existing Yard Trimmings Program has been expanded and is now the Green Can Program!  This new program is available to all residents who receive curbside waste collection (except for businesses and multi-unit residences).

The Green Can now includes all food and food-soiled paper i ...

As we head into the final week of August, it is easy to fall into the lull of warm weather and long lazy days.  But, we are still in middle of a busy bear season.  With many sightings on Burke Mountain, and a recent bear attack in Anmore, we think it's appropriate to remind everyone about some of the things you should be doing to keep yourself and your community safe.

From the BearAware webs ...

UPDATE!  We have some new information to pass along about Meridian Crossing - the retail development slated to be built at the corner of David Avenue and Coast Meridian Road in Burke Mountain, Coquitlam.

We spoke to Wesbild, the developers of Meridian Crossing, and they are just as anxious to get this off the ground as we are!  They are currently looking for one more tenant in order to secur ...

I Need my Coffee Fix on Burke Mountain!

Are you tired of getting in your car and having to leave your neighbourhood to get your morning latte? Already frustrated waiting for retail services to come to this now-two-year old community? I know I am! Construction seems to have been delayed once again on Wesbild’s Meridian Crossing shopping centre at the corner of David Avenue and Coast Meridian ...

Courtesy: The Tri-City News

A large swath of land in an undeveloped part of northeast Coquitlam could look dramatically different in the coming year as the city prepares to sell off more than 30 acres.

Perry Staniscia, Coquitlam’s manager of lands and properties, said a recent council decision to cancel undeveloped road and lane allowances for land east of the unfinished David Avenue — and co ...

Vancouver, BC – June 30, 2011.  The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) released its 2011 Second Quarter Housing Forecast today.

BC Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales are forecast to increase 5 per cent from 74,640 units in 2010 to 78,200 units this year, before increasing a further 3.1 per cent to 80,700 units in 2012.

“Home sales will post some modest gains over ...

From: Coquitlam Now

School District 43 is one step closer to building a high school in Coquitlam's Burke Mountain neighbourhood.

Secretary-treasurer Rick Humphreys said the board has accepted a provincial land offer for a 5.8-hectare site.

"The Crown, through the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, has granted the Burke Mountain Secondary site to the school district," ...