Belcarra

• Aging dam causes concern about future of Sasamat Lake in Greater Vancouver

  If an old dam at Sasamat Lake in Port Moody, B.C., were to be removed, it would result in a drop in water levels and significantly alter the area for wildlife and visitors alike.

  Environment

  Jan 16, 2023
  
• B.C. municipal election 2022: Belcarra results

  Belcarra residents went to the polls on Oct. 15 to vote for a mayor and council in the 2022 B.C. municipal election.

  Politics

  Sep 18, 2022
  
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• Indigenous name restored to Metro Vancouver’s Belcarra Regional Park

  A Metro Vancouver park has been renamed to include the site's Indigenous name, which officials say will better reflect the area's history.

  Politics

  Oct 8, 2021
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• Belcarra Mayor Neil Belenkie resigns over water supply frustrations

  Neil Belenkie said he made the decision after a bylaw amendment regarding the city's road ends was voted down at the last council meeting.

  Politics

  Oct 13, 2020
• Metro Vancouver beaches packed with season-high heat in forecast

  Parking lots at White Pine Beach, Sasamat Lake and Buntzen Lake were all closed before 9 a.m. Sunday.

  Weather

  Aug 16, 2020
• Provincial government provides additional speculation tax exemptions

  After nearly a year of pushing from owners in Belcarra, water-only access properties are now exempt from the province's speculation tax.

  Politics

  Dec 10, 2019
• Transport Canada taking backyard Anmore helicopter landings ‘very seriously,’ may investigate

  Transport Canada says if it investigates and finds operators broke federal regulations they could face fines or suspensions.

  Jun 6, 2019
• Anmore mayor blames B.C.’s speculation tax for ‘wild’ mansion party

  The mayor said the party, which featured helicopters and supercars, is proof that owners aren't vetting people who rent their properties.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2019
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• Lavish bash featuring backyard chopper landings ruffles feathers in Anmore

  Anmore's mayor says the event crossed a line, while Belcarra's mayor said a future such party could be welcome -- for a price.

  Jun 4, 2019
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• You didn’t fill out B.C.’s speculation tax declaration. Now what?

  If you own only one home and are a British Columbian you are exempt from the tax, but must still fill out a declaration.

  Politics

  Apr 3, 2019