07-13-2017, 02:01 PM
I never realized the original purpose for the group, I just see the occasional signs around the neighbourhoods. To me, CORE = COPV (Conserve our Property Values). I did take a look through their facebook page and it seems like they are still an active group that seems to basically be NIMBY.
Even the original article regarding the Utility poles being taller than desired reveals their real motivations https://www.therecord.com/news-story/261...d-changes/:
"Wendell Schlumberger is a spokesperson for Conserving our Neighbourhood Environment.
“Residents will not stand for seeing the neighbourhood broken apart,” he said.
Schlumberger argued if the area isn’t protected, it will decay and attract unwanted elements such as rental housing."
Even the original article regarding the Utility poles being taller than desired reveals their real motivations https://www.therecord.com/news-story/261...d-changes/:
"Wendell Schlumberger is a spokesperson for Conserving our Neighbourhood Environment.
“Residents will not stand for seeing the neighbourhood broken apart,” he said.
Schlumberger argued if the area isn’t protected, it will decay and attract unwanted elements such as rental housing."