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	<title>REFUSE To Do NOTHING</title>
	<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com</link>
	<description>All That's Required For Evil to Triumph Is For Good Men To Do NOTHING -- Edmund Burke</description>
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		<title>No school busing fees for now &#8230; at least until Heritage Mountain middle school opens its doors in two years or so.</title>
		<description>Busing was a "HOT Topic" during ALL public meeting regarding the bylaw change to allow SD43 to build Heritage Mountain Middle School / Heritage Woods Middle School.

The following article is an interesting follow up...

The issue of busing — specifically the question of who should get rides to school and who ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/school-district-43-sd43-school-buses/no-school-busing-fees-for-now-at-least-until-heritage-mountain-middle-school-opens-its-doors-in-two-years-or-so/</link>
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		<title>Anmore property taxes on the rise</title>
		<description>[caption id="attachment_404" align="alignleft" width="225" caption="I thought I saw this sign back in Jan. 09,  Hmmm ... we can now cross of point 1 "][/caption]

WOW - and all this 2 years before the new Heritage Woods Middle School / Heritage Mountain Middle School is scheduled to open.  

Well, it ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/taxes/anmore-property-taxes-on-the-rise/</link>
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		<title>Did ya miss me? good to be back to business in Anmore</title>
		<description>WOW, how time flies when we are having fun… 

Hard to believe it’s been a month and a half since my last blog post on my favorite Anmore blog.  Bet you all missed me … LOL

The last couple months were quite busy leading up to the BC Provincial Election ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/anmore/did-ya-miss-me-good-to-be-back-to-business-in-anmore/</link>
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		<title>Money for Coquitlam schools</title>
		<description>Money for Coquitlam schools

4/1/2009

this just in on my twitter feed


The provincial government is investing more than 50 million dollars in school construction and upgrades in the Coquitlam School District.

A new 23.2 million dollar Heritage Mountain Middle School will be built in anmore with a capacity for 500 students.
Moody Middle School ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/sd-43-school-district-43/money-for-coquitlam-schools/</link>
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		<title>More NEW Money FOUND for School District 43 &#8230; when is the announcement? - 2 -   Heritage Mountain Middle School</title>
		<description>More NEW Money FOUND for School District 43 ... when is the announcement? - 2  Heritage Mountain Middle School

Indulge me for one minute?  What if SD43 built on an existing site of a previously closed Port Moody or Coquitlam School site ....

.... then SD43 could sell the Anmore ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/heritage-woods-middle-school/more-new-money-found-for-school-district-43-when-is-the-announcement-2-heritage-mountain-middle-school/</link>
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		<title>Metro Vancouver’s Growth Strategy - 2.0 URBAN and RURAL AREAS - Anmore and Belcarra</title>
		<description>Please find the following information as promised.

Our Livable Region 2040
Metro Vancouver’s Growth Strategy
Draft Map Review
Guidelines




2.0 URBAN and RURAL AREAS (proposed regional land use designations)

The allocation of Urban and Rural areas in the preliminary draft of the Regional Growth Strategy is based on the Livable Region Strategic Plan (LRSP) and includes ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/anmore-real-estate/metro-vancouver%e2%80%99s-growth-strategy-20-urban-and-rural-areas-anmore-and-belcarra/</link>
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		<title>Is Anmore Rural or Urban?</title>
		<description>Is Anmore Rural or Urban?

This appears to be a question that has been answered but not to the liking of the Village of Anmore.  

Much discussion has been initiated by Anmore Mayor Hal Weinberg and his desire to have Anmore designated Semi-Rural.  

The problem seems to be that ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/anmore-real-estate/is-anmore-rural-or-urban/</link>
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		<title>RE: Proposed rezoning of residential property in Anmore</title>
		<description>Update - Anmore’s regularly scheduled council meeting March 24th, 2009

RE: Proposed rezoning of residential property in Anmore

The fourth and final reading for BYLAW NO. 463, 2009 a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw was given, motioned, and approved by Mayor and Council.  Note Kerri Palmer Issak left council chambers ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/anmore-real-estate/re-proposed-rezoning-of-residential-property-in-anmore/</link>
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		<title>Legal due process was not followed, the THIRD READING to BYLAW NO. 463-2009</title>
		<description>Legal due process was not followed, the THIRD READING to BYLAW NO. 463-2009

RE: BYLAW NO. 463-2009 – Proposed Heritage Mountain - Heritage Woods Middle School Site ANMORE

I’m writing in regard to what I believe was a gross error in legal procedure(s) and willing misrepresentation made to Mr. Rosen, the Planning ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/anmore/legal-due-process-was-not-followed-the-third-reading-to-bylaw-no-463-2009/</link>
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		<title>Port Moody - Fire Service for Heritage Woods - Heritage Mountain Middle School site in Anmore</title>
		<description>Port Moody - Fire Service for Heritage Woods - Heritage Mountain Middle School site in Anmore 

On the Friday following Anmore Special Council Meeting I kept my appointment with  Gaëtan Royer, City Manager of Port Moody.  

We discussed the Anmore recreation user fees, relationships between Anmore and Port ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/safety/port-moody-fire-service-for-heritage-woods-heritage-mountain-middle-school-site-in-anmore/</link>
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		<title>“The Fire Chief has raised some issues regarding the presence of the high pressure gas line, fire department resources, and emergency access.”  Re: Heritage Woods - Heritage Mountain Middle School in Anmore</title>
		<description> Re: Heritage Woods - Heritage Mountain Middle School in Anmore

“The Fire Chief has raised some issues regarding the presence of the high pressure gas line, fire department resources, and emergency access.”


[caption id="attachment_1085" align="alignleft" width="360" caption="Anmore high pressure gas line on SD43 building site"][/caption]
“Recommendations

2) THAT the Planning Consultant be instructed ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/safety/%e2%80%9cthe-fire-chief-has-raised-some-issues-regarding-the-presence-of-the-high-pressure-gas-line-fire-department-resources-and-emergency-access%e2%80%9d-re-heritage-woods-heritage-mountain-m/</link>
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		<title>NBC’s BIGGEST LOOSER comes to Anmore, BC ?</title>
		<description> 

[caption id="attachment_964" align="alignright" width="175" caption="NO Sewer - Biggest Loser"][/caption]

NBC’s BIGGEST LOOSER comes to Anmore, BC

No, not the people, but definitely their issue.

NO SEWER HOOK UP FOR ANMORE GREENS!

At the very first Heritage Woods Middle School meeting at the Anmore Village Hall, on January 6th, 2009, Mayor Hal Weinberg make a very ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/anmore/nbc%e2%80%99s-biggest-looser-comes-to-anmore-bc/</link>
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		<title>NO FIRE / EMERGENCY RESPONSE plan for Heritage Woods Middle School in Anmore</title>
		<description>NO FIRE / EMERGENCY RESPONSE plan for Heritage Woods Middle School in Anmore 

 public safety: NOT an important factor to consider when choosing a site location to build a new Middle School to send our children.  

To date, NO response has been received from the Village of Anmore ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/safety/no-fire-emergency-response-plan-for-heritage-woods-middle-school-in-anmore/</link>
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		<title>Anmore and Port Moody - Sewer</title>
		<description>Follow up on my March 3, 2009 posted regarding Anmore to hook up to Port Moody Sewer - tbd..  

As promised in that post I have contacted both Port Moody Mayor Joe Trasolini, and Port Moody City Manager, Gaetan Royer. Mr. Trasolini spoke at lenght with me regarding sewer ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/news-media/anmore-and-port-moody-sewer/</link>
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		<title>NO POLICING plan for Heritage Woods Middle School in Anmore, BC</title>
		<description>NO POLICING plan for Heritage Woods Middle School in Anmore 

 public safety: NOT an important factor to consider when choosing a site location to build a new Middle School to send our children.  

To date, NO response has been received from the Village of Anmore regarding ANY Policing ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/safety/no-policing-plan-for-heritage-woods-middle-school-in-anmore-bc/</link>
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		<title>Anmore to hook up to Port Moody Sewer - tbd.</title>
		<description>The NOT so Secret, Secret Agenda. 

Most of you were not invited by the Village of Anmore to attend the “first meeting January 6th, 2009” with neighbors and SD43.  Almost half the meeting was spent with Robert Lille of Anmore Greens presenting the reasons why Anmore Greens should have ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/port-moody-anmore-sewer-hook-up/anmore-to-hook-up-to-port-moody-sewer-tbd/</link>
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		<title>Port Moody considers higher fees for Anmore &#038; Belcarra residents</title>
		<description>Port Moody considers higher fees for Anmore & Belcarra residents

Some interesting background from the City of Port Moddy's website.

Port Moody is considering higher fees for Anmore & Belcarra residents using its recreation facilities and programs.

Why does Port Moody want to charge higher fees to Anmore & Belcarra residents?

   ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/anmore/port-moody-considers-higher-fees-for-anmore-belcarra-residents/</link>
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		<title>finally an end to the GHG - Green House Gas issue&#8230; hooray&#8230;</title>
		<description>I’m always surprised at how we can get excited about something (in this case the proposed Heritage Woods Middle School site) without thinking through the whole issue and impact to our community, our children and the financial implications.  We must insist on looking at ALL the Major issues and ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/finally-and-end-to-the-ghg-green-house-gas-issue-hooray/</link>
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		<title>Science Advisor Sierra Club BC - Anmore - SD43 GHG</title>
		<description>I received the following letter of support regarding the information Posted on &#124; February 19, 2009 &#124; INCREASE GHG EMISSIONS proposed by School District #43

I did add the comments and suggestion to the published information, and appreciate the feedback!

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Doug,

This looks very thoughtful and I would like a word version so ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/science-advisor-sierra-club-bc-anmore-sd43-ghg/</link>
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		<title>More NEW Money FOUND for School District 43 &#8230; when is the announcement?</title>
		<description>Indulge me for one minute?  What if SD43 built on an existing site of a previously closed Port Moody or Coquitlam School site ....

.... then SD43 could sell the Anmore property and apply the “new found money” to fund programs within School District 43 that still require more funding.

Is ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/more-new-money-found-for-school-district-43-when-is-the-announcement/</link>
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		<title>local government decisions - almost half of BC’s greenhouse gas emissions,</title>
		<description>Intersting information taken from the Toolkit BC website.


While much of their control is indirect, local government decisions influence almost half of BC’s greenhouse gas emissions, concentrated in transportation, waste and buildings.  Over the next 10 years, BC local governments will approve over $100 billion in building permits.

Local governments have a ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/local-government-decisions-almost-half-of-bc%e2%80%99s-greenhouse-gas-emissions/</link>
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		<title>Anmore Land Use by SD43 - Clean Air Pollution, asset or liability?</title>
		<description>On a balance scale, would building the proposed Heritage Woods Middle School in Anmore, be a positive or negative effect on forest, streams and creeks?

Land Use

The design of cities and our roadways, and the location of our places of work and home and other aspects of land use all influence ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/anmore-land-use-by-sd43-clean-air-pollution-asset-or-liability/</link>
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		<title>Cost on Public Health</title>
		<description>On a balance scale, would building the proposed Heritage Woods Middle School in Anmore, be a positive or negative effect on the Cost of Public Health ?

Cost on Public Health

•Cars are a major source of air pollution. Over 16,000 Canadians die prematurely from air pollution each year. Smog and particulate ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/cost-on-public-health/</link>
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		<title>Letter to Coquitlam and Port Moody Fire Chief - Anmore resident</title>
		<description>The following letter has been sent to both the Port Moody and Coquitlam Fire Chief regarding the Proposed Building of Heritage Mountain Middle School in Anmore, B.C.

I am writing today to express my concern regarding Anmore's current fire coverage and how it relates to the prospective Heritage Woods Middle School ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/taxes/letter-to-coquitlam-and-port-moody-fire-chief-anmore-resident/</link>
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		<title>Greenhouse Gas Division, Environment Canada</title>
		<description>Greenhouse Gas Reporting website

Many have asked for additional information on my concerns for the Environment regarding the Proposed Heritage Woods Middle School in Anmore.  So, I will as time permits post various resources for information purposes.

Greenhouse Gas Division, Environment Canada

Accurate tracking of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions is an important ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/greenhouse-gas-division-environment-canada/</link>
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		<title>Letter of support received - Climate Change Program, David Suzuki Foundation</title>
		<description>I received the following letter of support regarding the information Posted on &#124; February 19, 2009 &#124; INCREASE GHG EMISSIONS proposed by School District #43

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Hello Doug,

Thanks for your email and apologies for the belated response.

The letter looks great, this issue is so often overlooked in civil planning and your analysis ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/letter-of-support-received-climate-change-program-david-suzuki-foundation/</link>
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		<title>Climate Change &#038; Energy</title>
		<description>COST OF SPRAWL ON THE ENVIRONMENT

On a balance scale, would building the proposed Heritage Woods Middle School in Anmore, be a positive or negative effect on Climate Change &#38; Energy ?

Climate Change &#38; Energy

•About 70% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from transportation are from cars and trucks and 2/3 are ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/climate-change-energy/</link>
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		<title>GOVERNMENT SETS GHG TARGETS FOR 2012 AND 2016</title>
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see also the information Posted on &#124; February 19, 2009 &#124; INCREASE GHG EMISSIONS proposed by School District #43
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GOVERNMENT SETS GHG TARGETS FOR 2012 AND 2016

VICTORIA – The B.C. Government has reviewed and accepted the recommendations of the Climate Action Team (CAT) for interim greenhouse gas reduction (GHG) targets, establishing ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/government-sets-ghg-targets-for-2012-and-2016/</link>
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		<title>Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogue</title>
		<description>I thought this may be of interest, and it's in our own backyard!

March 5th – Future of the Region Sustainability Dialogue 

 
Join the Chamber of Commerce and Metro Vancouver for a discussion about increasing regional sustainability during the current economic turmoil. Intended to help decision makers shape the future ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/daily-musings/future-of-the-region-sustainability-dialogue/</link>
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		<title>GHG Emissions Forecasting: The Role of Provinces and Territories</title>
		<description>Has and Environmental Impact Study been completed?  

Has there been consultation between Anmore, SD43, and the Environment Minister to ensure this project is compliant?


GHG Emissions Forecasting: The Role of Provinces and Territories 

An original intention of this report was to highlight best practices in jurisdictions other than national-level governments, ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/ghg-emissions-forecasting-the-role-of-provinces-and-territories/</link>
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		<title>Summit Traffic Report - Try to avoid the 8:30 AM &#038; 3:00 PM rush.</title>
		<description>Summit Traffic Report 

Two things come to mind when I read this.  Firstly  - Congratulations to Mrs. Janice Therrien, Principal, and her staff for taking such a proactive approach.  Secondly, it seems apparent, traffic is an ongoing problem as several issues of their newsletter have the “Traffic ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/traffic/summit-traffic-report-try-to-avoid-the-830-am-300-pm-rush/</link>
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		<title>Anmore - Lands, Wildlife &#038; Water Quality</title>
		<description>On a balance scale, would building the proposed SD43 Heritage Woods Middle School in Anmore, be a positive or negative effect on Lands, Wildlife &#38; Water Quality?

Would the building of the School positively or negatively support the bullet points below?

Lands, Wildlife &#38; Water Quality

•Sprawl consumes green space and forests.

•Woodlands and ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/anmore-lands-wildlife-water-quality/</link>
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		<title>Heritage Woods Middle School, Anmore BC - TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY</title>
		<description>Heritage Woods Middle School, Anmore BC - TRAFIC IMPACT STUDY

TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY – Final Report

At the Public Meeting for the proposed Re-Zoning last Thursday, February 19, 2009, I read a copy of the Final Traffic Impact Study that was published February 18, 2009. 

After reading the study I have several ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/news-media/heritage-woods-middle-school-anmore-bc-traffic-impact-study/</link>
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		<title>Public Input Process CLOSED</title>
		<description>It’s official.  The public process that allowed Anmore residents the opportunity to provide input to Mayor and Council is now officially over.

[caption id="attachment_451" align="alignright" width="320" caption="Anmore Public Meeting"][/caption]

I’m very disappointed to see the lack of respect for each other shown by the over capacity crowd at tonight’s public meeting.

This ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/daily-musings/public-input-process-closed/</link>
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		<title>INCREASE GHG EMISSIONS proposed by School District #43</title>
		<description>INCREASE GHG EMISSIONS proposed by School District #43 

as promised, please find the environmental information I promised to post today.

I am writing today in regard to the Ministry of Environment’s work to support the provincial government’s commitments to reduce greenhouse gases by at least 33% below current levels by 2020 ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/increase-ghg-emissions-proposed-by-school-district-43/</link>
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		<title>Our Government’s Air Quality Commitments</title>
		<description>[caption id="attachment_208" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Anmore SD43 Increase GHG"][/caption]

Our Government’s Air Quality Commitments

"my comments" 

with sections of BC’s Air Action Initiatives BC Clean Air Forum 2008




• “To lead the world in sustainable environmental management, with the best air and water quality, and the best fisheries management, bar none
• Implementation of government's ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/our-government%e2%80%99s-air-quality-commitments/</link>
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		<title>Heritage Mountain - Enrolment Projections</title>
		<description>Heritage Mountain - Enrolment Projections
As has been pointed out by many of our neighbors, and blog contributors, the population has grown in recent years and is anticipated it will continue to grow.
So, how does SD43 or any other group plan for such growth?  How do they make their calculations? And ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/daily-musings/heritage-mountain-enrolment-projections/</link>
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		<title>My specific issues… likely different than yours…</title>
		<description>My specific issues… likely different than yours…

Property Taxes, Traffic, Vandalism, Pollution

1.	Council suggested we may need to hire a by-law officer.

2.	They have proposed a budget for the by-law officer.

3.	If a by-law officer is hired, I’m assuming taxes will have to cover the cost.

4.	There is third party information regarding Policing for Port ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/my-specific-issues%e2%80%a6-likely-different-than-yours%e2%80%a6/</link>
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		<title>-2- Proposed School - Requires Anmore Bylaw Enforcement Officer?</title>
		<description>[caption id="attachment_56" align="alignright" width="143" caption="Parents illegally parking while dropping their children at School is un-safe for kids walking"][/caption]

Not feeling the love.  This prior post has had no comments?  No feedback? - I though it may have been missed as an option?

Proposed School - Requires Anmore Bylaw Enforcement Officer?
If ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/taxes/2-proposed-school-requires-anmore-bylaw-enforcement-officer/</link>
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		<title>Why not re-use empty schools -2-</title>
		<description>[caption id="attachment_81" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Why are we building new Schools when many sit empty? Proposed Heritage Woods Middle School - Wrong location (this photo and caption posted by refusetodonothing.com)"][/caption]

Not feeling the love.  This prior post has had no comments?  No feedback? - I though it may have been ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/environment/why-not-re-use-empty-schools-2/</link>
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		<title>Environment impact research to be published Thursday February 19, 2009</title>
		<description>Environment impact research 
to be published Thursday February 19, 2009

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For more information regarding the proposed building of Heritage Middle School please contact:

Village of Anmore - Anmore Mayor Hal Weinberg, Councilor John McEwen, Councilor Kerri Palmer Isaak, Councilor Mario Piamonte, Anmore Councilor Chris Sedergreen.  2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, BC, V3H ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/daily-musings/environment-impact-research-to-be-published-thursday-february-19-2009/</link>
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		<title>I&#8217;m PRO Education</title>
		<description> Judging by the increasingly angry responses we have been getting regarding my position on SD43 and Anmore not doing their homework on the proposed new Heritage Woods Middle School location, I felt I should clarify one issue.

I'm PRO Education, and have two Children enrolled in SD43 and one who ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/daily-musings/im-pro-education/</link>
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		<title>Summit Middle high risk to get to school when it snows</title>
		<description>How well will this work on a dead end street? 

Just to be clear, I'm the first to brag on how good Anmore looks after their roads in the winter.  Compared to Port Moody and Coquitlam, Anmore does a super job... Thanks!

On to another point.  During the "big ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/traffic/summit-middle-high-risk-to-get-to-school-when-it-snows/</link>
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		<title>a number of assaults, both  within and outside of the schools</title>
		<description>The Port Moody Police 2007 Annual Report states: "The use of MSN, Nexopia, Facebook, etc. has allowed the youth to make threats and harassing comments to each other that they would not normally make in person. The Youth Liaison Officers are often called upon to intervene. These officers have investigated ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/safety/a-number-of-assaults-both-within-and-outside-of-the-schools/</link>
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		<title>Condoms, broken beer and various items have been found on school grounds</title>
		<description>XXXXXXXXX reported that a pipe bomb went off on Sunday night. XXXX would like to see parents do a walk around the school on Monday morning before school starts to ensure the grounds are safe for the children. Condoms, broken beer and various items have been found on school grounds. ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/safety/condoms-broken-beer-and-various-items-have-been-found-on-school-grounds/</link>
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		<title>School talk ~ about town ~ traffic/parking</title>
		<description>Now that the back field and the road by the tennis courts is clear for parking I am sure I want be seeing anymore if the " Bonehead" driving/ parking that I have been seeing.
 
If you need to take your child into the building we need you to park ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/traffic/school-talk-about-town-trafficparking/</link>
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		<title>Traffic - research source ICBC</title>
		<description>[caption id="attachment_273" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="This kind of looks like Summit Middle or Minnekhada Middle during morning drop off and afternoon pick up time  every day ~  LOL   ~ "][/caption]

According to the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC), during peak travel periods (AM and PM rush hours) ...</description>
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		<title>city has a number of concerns about the planned middle school&#8230;</title>
		<description>as published on page 6 Tri-Crty News Friday, February 13, 2009

 PoMo ponders pipes
 
City wants assurances about sewer connection for planned middle school in Anmore. - Articles by Sarah Payne

THE TRI-CITY NEWS

Port Moody supports the building of a middle school in Anmore but has yet to give permission on ...</description>
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		<title>A Sign of the Times - Anmore &#038; SD43</title>
		<description> [caption id="attachment_190" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Dead end street - Don\'t clear cut the trees!  - use the existing School property or a closed School"][/caption] 





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Tom Grant 
Superintendant of Schools SD #43
550 Poirier St. 
Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 6A7 
Via fax: (604) 939-7828
 
 
Dear Superintendant Grant,
 
I ...</description>
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		<title>TRAFFIC CALMING IN HILLSIDE NEIGHBOURHOODS - CASE STUDY – PORT MOODY, B.C.</title>
		<description>[caption id="attachment_171" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="notice this area is flat - visit the proposed Heritage Middle School site on the hill"][/caption]

This 2007 study found:

"Traffic issues often arise during school drop-off/pick-up  periods. Many local schools do not have adequate on-site parking and drop-off/pick-up areas.  The topography of hillside areas is ...</description>
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		<title>Port Moody Police Annual Report - What about the proposed Anmore Middle School</title>
		<description>Who is going to ensure that our children are safe ? Is it Port Moody, or Coquitlam.  As a frame of reference, in 2006 the Port Moody Police Annual Report states they added an additional officer for the opening of the other school on Heritage Mountain and their activities regarding ...</description>
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		<title>Vandalism is an issue for SD #43, not an issue in Anmore&#8230;yet.</title>
		<description>Currently our little Village of Anmore has a low crime rate, that's why I live here.  Its great knowing that no one is going to walk by my home and throw garbage in my yard, there's no worry about going for a run in the evening, I don't have ...</description>
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		<title>Fun fact of the day !</title>
		<description>In B.C., almost half of our children travel to urban and suburban schools in a car. (Up from a  third, 10 yrs ago.)...so much for the 80% that travel by bus reported by SD#43....I sit and wonder why this number has been blatantly inflated.  Could it be because more traffic ...</description>
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		<title>police-to-population ratio remains the worst in the province</title>
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[caption id="attachment_179" align="alignright" width="255" caption="Proposed Heritage Woods Middle School next to High School means Students won&#39;t need to leave School grounds becasue everything they need will be right there. How convienant!"][/caption]

Interesting and timely article. Policing concerns are just one of my concerns regarding SD43 and Anmore fast tracking approval to ...</description>
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		<title>Anmore - lengthy response times for 911 calls&#8230; Kerri Palmer Isaak</title>
		<description>letter sent  - February 11, 2009

Mr. Brad Parker, Port Moody Chief of Police

Mr. Peter Lepine, Coquitlam RCMP Supt.

I am writing today to express my concern regarding Anmore's current police coverage and how it relates to the prospective Heritage Woods Middle School development.

In the municipal election this past November, this seemed ...</description>
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		<title>A future prediction</title>
		<description>[caption id="attachment_105" align="aligncenter" width="307" caption="SD43 is correct, in 2012 our children will walk to School ~ Anmore and SD 43 open Heritage Woods Middle School"][/caption] </description>
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		<title>Is a property tax increase in the range of 7% reasonable given the state of the economy?</title>
		<description>TRI-CITY NEWS online asks it readers Is a property tax increase in the range of 7% reasonable given the state of the economy? CLICK AND VOTE

[caption id="attachment_98" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="I&#39;m not dead yet..."][/caption]

How much will Anmore property taxes increase to cover all the additional service required to service Heritage Woods ...</description>
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		<title>DID YOU GET THIS NOTICE?</title>
		<description>Please comment below if you live in Anmore and Did NOT receive this notice.

VILLAGE OF ANMORE
2697 Sunnyside Road
Anmore, B.G
V3H 5G9

February 9th, 2009 Dear Sir/Madam:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held in the Council Chamber of the Village Hall, 2697 Sunnyside Road, Anmore, B.C. at 7:00 P.M. Thursday, ...</description>
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		<title>Proposed School - Requires Anmore Bylaw Enforcement Officer?</title>
		<description>[caption id="attachment_56" align="alignright" width="143" caption="Parents illegally parking while dropping their children at School is un-safe for kids walking"][/caption]

Proposed School - Requires Anmore Bylaw Enforcement Officer?
If the "proposed" new Heritage Woods Middle School is built.... won't this create urgency of hiring a Bylaw Enforcement Officer?  Who will pay? How much will ...</description>
		<link>http://www.refusetodonothing.com/taxes/55/</link>
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		<title>Why not re-use empty schools? - Coquitlam NOW</title>
		<description>[caption id="attachment_81" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Why are we building new Schools when many sit empty? Proposed Heritage Woods Middle School - Wrong location (this photo and caption posted by refusetodonothing.com)"][/caption]

Why not re-use empty schools?
Coquitlam NOW
Published: Friday, February 13, 2009

What is this world coming to? One minute we are closing schools because ...</description>
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		<title>* Notice to Residents* VILLAGE OF ANMORE</title>
		<description>VILLAGE OF ANMORE
2697 Sunnyside Road Anmore, B.G

* Notice to Residents*
Meeting 7:00PM Thursday, February 12th at Anmore Village Hall
Looking for Community members to join an Advisory Committee for the proposed Heritage Woods Middle School site.  Our First meeting will take place before the Public Hearing, Feb. 19th, with subsequent meetings to ...</description>
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		<title>Anmore Mayor and Council to Rush Rezoning for SD43 - Heritage Woods Middle School</title>
		<description>I was a little overwhelmed to hear the Mayor and Council explaining to a group of residents in Anmore that they plan to push the rezoning through a fast track process quickly so SD43 can "take advantage of an opportunity".  WOW - Is this proper protocol?  I hope ...</description>
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