Imagine a BC high school tourney just for Eagles, or Cougars, or Bears? [3], In 2006, the City of Port Moody had 10,125 private dwellings living within its borders . City Hall has been pesticide free since 1988.[11]. Required fields are marked *. I figured if I didn’t get it out there soon, I might never get around to it. VarsityLetters.ca and all of its exclusive content has been created to serve B.C.’s high school and university sports community with hard work, integrity and respect. I come from a family of boat builders and fishermen, and when I head down to Steveston, and see some of the fibreglass gillnetters my dad and his brothers built still moored along the docks next to the old fish-packing plant, I just say to myself: “Calling Steveston Secondary’s teams the Packers was as close to perfection as there was.”. When I played at Vanier, we often joked that sure the Towhee was a sparrow, but it was the toughest sparrow. That doesn't mean I think we WILL win, Geelong are … Are there other nicknames in BC that are purely singular? Artists can find studio space in Port Moody at 2709 Esplanade, with open house tours taking place every year in April. Peevey was 33-15 in four seasons and led the Bruins to the 2018 6A-Division II state title game. Even when I wasn’t a sportswriter, which I have been since the age of 19 (North Delta Huskies Class of 1981 grad), I just somehow knew school nicknames. New Orleans Saints. The Eric Hamber Griffins. Yet I say “somewhat confident” because I know we have not gotten every one. Port Moody is named for Colonel Richard Clement Moody, Royal Engineers. Earlier this month, Pleasant Valley Secondary in Armstrong announced its boys teams would no longer be known as Saints, and its girls teams as Sinners, as had been the case for at least the last 40 years. PMES volunteers operate a salmon and trout hatchery, a water quality lab and public awareness & community outreach programs. Aransas Pass Panthers 11-1(W) 1-0-0 02/25: Tournament: Corpus Christi Veterans Memorial Eagles 4-6(W) 2-0-0 02/25: Tournament: Kingsville King Brahmas 21-2(W) 3-0-0 02/26: Tournament: Gregory-Portland Wildcats How about going back to the fall of 1983 where as a 19-year-old Kwantlen College journalism grad, I suddenly found myself a long ways from home in Houston, B.C., pretty sure even then that writing about high school sports like basketball was going to be the passion of my professional life. After 1859, the town grew rapidly following land grants to Moody's Royal Engineers after the sapper detachment was disbanded in 1863.[2]. The SportsLine Projection Model is off to a fast start in 2021, going 21-14 on all top-rated MLB picks, and on Friday it has identified an epic four-leg parlay that would pay more than 13-1! Dameyune Craig, quarterback for Auburn University and Carolina Panthers; assistant coach for Auburn; Fennis Dembo, basketball forward, played for the NBA champion Detroit Pistons in 1989; Nick Fairley, defensive tackle for Detroit Lions; Cale Gale, NASCAR driver for KHI; Brian Ginsberg (born 1966), gymnast, two-time US junior national gymnastics champion; Paul Harris, NFL player for Tampa Bay Buccaneers … senior boys soccer championships, which in fact, were played at B.C. Bert Flinn Park encompasses 138 hectares of largely undeveloped parkland on former industrial lands. [13] Additionally, Modo has five vehicles located in Port Moody available for carsharing. Question: Is there any team in the world nicknamed. The Notre Dame Jugglers. Once we confirm, we’re happy to add it to the list. Still, our list features some 314 schools. The Port Moody Ecological Society (PMES), a not-for-profit organization, works alongside the city to promote ecological awareness in the area. I’ve often wondered like Larry Street if there was another school in North America nicknamed the Towhees. The Sardis Falcons mascot welcomes Varsity Letters' readers to our list of B.C. Nicknames, nicknames: We’ve got the nicknames (of almost) every high school in B.C. If you’ve been to Prince Rupert you get the reference. Welcome to the Rich Goulet Memorial Chancellor! high school with one of the most enduring nicknames click here. City of Port Moody: 2005 Statistical Economic Profile (2005). The first question I asked him: What’s the name of the team? Hey Howard: Port Moody is also home to the Inlet Theatre, an intimate 200 seat venue. Used by mountain bikers, and with an extensive unmarked trail system along old logging roadbeds, the park also has an off-leash dog walk. Brentwood College (Mill Bay) (no official nickname), Bulkley Valley Christian Royals (Smithers), Ebenezer Canadian Reformed Auroras (Smithers), École des Pionniers Lynx (Port Coquitlam), Ecole Secondaire Jules Verne Albatross (Vancouver), Edward Milne Community Wolverines (Sooke), Gudangaay Tlaats’Gaa Nay Thunder (Masset), Gulf Islands Scorpions (Salt Spring Island), John Barsby Bulldogs/Blazers (Parksville), John Knox Christian Hawks (New Westminster), Lions Gate Christian Academy Lions (North Vancouver), Nisga’a Nighthawks (Gitlaxt’aamiks, Gitwinksihlkw, Laxgalts’ap, Gingolx), Pacific Torah Institute Panthers (Vancouver), Peter Skene Ogden Eagles (100 Mile House), Phil and Jennie Gaglardi Academy Arrows (Comox), Samuel Robertson Technical Titans (Maple Ridge), Sir Alexander Mackenzie Grizzlies (Hagensborg), Sir Winston Churchill Bulldogs (Vancouver), St. Thomas Aquinas Fighting Saints (North Vancouver), St. Thomas More Collegiate Knights (Burnaby), St. Michael’s University School Blue Jags (Victoria), Traditional Learning Academy Warriors (Coquitlam), West Point Grey Academy Wolves (Vancouver), White Rock Christian Academy Warriors (Surrey). Local FM radio station CKPM-FM is based in Port Moody and serves the Tri-Cities (and beyond) at 98.7 MHz. Pete Ham (April 27, 1947 -- April 23, 1975) was born in one of the rougher areas of the port city of Swansea, Wales, the third of three children. Yet sometimes nicknames are a home run from the second they are adopted. My efforts over the spring break have been stymied by the fact that schools have been closed for two weeks, and thus we have a small list of schools that have been left off as incomplete because we either could not verify their nickname or the status of their sports program. All Rights Reserved). Old Coach: Craig Dailey. [1]:212 It was established at the end of a trail that connected New Westminster with Burrard Inlet to defend New Westminster from potential attack from the US. Feel free to drop us a line any time at howardtsumura@gmail.com. For the inside story on a B.C. The traditional industrial sector in Port Moody is characterized by a deep-sea bulk loading terminal, two petrochemical distribution operations, a large wood products manufacturer, and a thermal electric generating station. The Wolverines nickname has held a special place in my heart ever since, even when I discovered many years later that Houston Secondary had actually had a name which I have to say was even better. As the Western Terminus of the CPR almost everyone had high hopes that Port Moody would become a major west coast metropolis. It has a sandy beach, picnic shelter with BBQs and adventure playground in a quiet park setting. Or how about the school without a nickname? Florida is at the heart of the U.S. cruise industry, with PortMiami, Port Everglades and Port Canaveral among the busiest ports in the world. Port Moody is a city in Metro Vancouver, enveloping the east end of Burrard Inlet in British Columbia, Canada. Simon Fraser University is located in nearby Burnaby, while Douglas College maintains a campus in Coquitlam's Town Centre. Kansas City Royals. Port Moody is home to Rocky Point Park. Presently, after merging with London Secondary, they are now known as the Steveston-London Sharks. Port Moody's City Council consists of Mayor Rob Vagramov, Councillors Dr. Hunter Madsen, Zoë Royer, Meghan Lahti, Diana Dilworth, Dr. Amy Lubik, and Steve Milani. Port Arthur Memorial OL Coach and West Brook alum Chuck Langston hired on March 26. The small town received little attention until it was declared the terminus of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1879. The railway was completed with the last spike driven at Craigellachie on November 7, 1885 and a train arriving at Port Moody the next day. A very active, adventurous, and moody youth, his biggest passion in life as a boy was music -- his father was a fan of big band music and his older brother played the trumpet. Port Moody is served by School District 43, and offers two public high schools (Heritage Woods Secondary School and Port Moody Secondary School), two middle school and seven elementary schools. Alas, it’s a mass of schools and their names. Invitation by nickname alone! New Coach: Anthony Renfro. Old Orchard Park is another destination in Port Moody. The Millennium Line's Evergreen Extension, part of TransLink's SkyTrain system, links Port Moody with Coquitlam to the east and Burnaby and Vancouver in the west. In 2004, the city received a prestigious award from the UN sponsored International Awards for Liveable Communities in the category Planning for the Future. [5] 30% of its residents identify themselves as immigrants, slightly higher than the 27% Canadian average. Yes, none other than Burnaby’s Alpha Aardvarks (now Eagles). Oct 2, 2016 5,546 7,196 AFL Club Geelong Other Teams L.A Angels, Anaheim Ducks & M.Stars Apr 4, 2021 #33 schmuttt said: I would hazard a guess vast majority of Melbourne fans aren't getting carried away, but I do think we should beat you considering its at our home ground and you have significant outs. The Coast Salish people were the first to live in this area, and archaeology confirms continuous occupation of the territory for at least 9,000 years. Next, his ‘Birds come home to new campus digs at Collings Field! Arizona Cardinals. A Sunday Read: For UBC softball’s Gord Collings, coaching roots run deep… from 1970s into his 70s! On April 7, 1913, Port Moody's Council met for the first time as a city. The origin story of Vancouver’s Lord Byng Grey Ghosts! [5], Mother languages as reported by each person: Onderdonk built a large wharf and receiving area and started rail construction from Port Moody in 1883. which fields a senior varsity (Grade 11-12) sports team. ? It is named for Richard Clement Moody, the first Lieutenant-Governor of the Colony of British Columbia. At about 1.4 hectares in size, it is directly across the inlet from Rocky Point Park and is the northern end of Shoreline Trail. [citation needed], Finishing construction in 2008, Port Moody has renovated its recreation complex. Port Moody's public library is located in the City Hall complex. The Gladstone Gladiators. The City of Port Moody is located entirely in the Federal riding of Port Moody—Coquitlam and is represented in the House of Commons of Canada by Member Of Parliament Nelly Shin. Rainmakers without a doubt the best of the bunch . (If I have missed a nickname, either obscure or obvious, be kind and let me know with an email at howardtsumura@gmail.com). MLB Home AL CENT Cleveland Indians. Of course if you are a seasoned high school sports person, you understand that communities evolve, and as change comes, schools can close or merge, leaving new identities in their wake. Other than Vanier? Tsumura: On what Rich Goulet’s after-hours home at Pitt Meadows was really like, and why its gym should forever bear his name! Home to an Olympic size ice rink, this facility has an indoor running track, a gym, a curling rink and an athlete's lounge. Pender Harbour Sakinaws. While many people lost a great deal of money and moved on, others, including real estate tycoon and ship captain, James A. Clarke, and several lumber mills, decided to remain. It also has the first station on the West Coast Express commuter rail line outside downtown Vancouver. [12], Port Moody's economic development focus in recent years has been on the arts and culture sector, including the development of a new Port Moody identity as the “City of the Arts.” An estimated 6% of employment in Port Moody is in arts and culture, which is one of the highest concentrations of arts and culture employment in the region.[12]. [10] The City of Port Moody Stream Stewardship Program manages urban streams, streamside vegetation and watersheds to support the production of fish and insect life for present and future generations. [5], Of its total population, 45% of Port Moody residents are legally married, 6.25% are in common-law relationships, 5.72% are divorced and 24% are single. Remember, if we’ve missed someone obvious, or you know of a more obscure school that indeed offers at least one senior varsity sport, give us both school and nickname. She hopes the suit will put pressure on the CDC to allow business to resume. Gleaning through the nicknames these past few days, I am immediately taken on trip down memory lane. The City of Port Moody is located entirely in the Provincial electoral district of Port Moody-Coquitlam and is represented in the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia by Rick Glumac. Cheers NFC WEST San Francisco 49ers. I was disappointed when they changed the mascot name to Titans from Red Devils / Red Angles at Kamloops Secondary…. On June 16, 2004, Port Moody was officially trademarked as the “City of the Arts.” Historically, Port Moody was a destination for artists because of its low rent, scenery and ambient lighting. It's responsible for community events including the Annual RibFest and Search For The Perfect Pint. Penticton Lakers. As times change we obviously need to adapt with complete inclusivity, respect and sensitivity to all, and thus more change has followed. Arts Connect is an organization that connects artists from the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody), and hosts regular artists’ circles. And I love turning great, long-lost nicknames into trivia questions, like this one: Which team lost to my alma mater, the North Delta Huskies, in the 1985 B.C. 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