Morning Drivers!
Some of you may already know this - but with this cold weather snap I thought I would let you in on a great piece of information.
If you live anywhere near Coquitlam or are just driving through - stop and fill up your tank.
In the 1970's the Coquitlam City Council enacted a bylaw requiring all gas stations to be full-service as a means of creating employment. You might think that gas would be a bit more expensive for the luxury of sitting in your warm dry car while someone pumps your fuel but in my experience the price is similar to other municipalities. (Before you more eastern provinces with all your "real" snow get jealous - we're paying $1.25 a litre right now - so we do deserve a bit of luxury at the pump!)
For the last couple of weeks I've made a point of checking out the prices from Pitt Meadows to Vancouver - and they are consistent across the board - including in Coquitlam.
Such a simple By-law to address employment issues and such a lovely perk on these cold days . . . perhaps after the last 40+ years successful example some of the other municipalities will follow.
Happy Driving!
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