March 2023 - One of the Laburnum trees succumbed and fell in front of the Crease Building at Riverview recently. It wasn’t a giant, or even that old in comparison, but its spring beauty graced the building with its presence and also having being strategically planted in between two flowering cherry trees.

In December 1992 the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society was founded as a non-profit group with a vision to save the trees and prevent further development on the 244 acres left of the original 1000 acres which was set aside in 1904 as a sanctuary and residential treatment facility for the mentally ill and for a BC Provincial Botanical Garden.

In December 2022 supporters gathered to celebrate 30 years of advocacy for the trees and for a centre for mental health excellence.
The highlight was the presentation by Douglas Justice, associate director of UBC’s botanical garden and a long-time supporter of the RHCS.
All three levels of government were represented and showed their support: Bonita Zarillo, NDP MP Port Moody-Coquitlam, Fin Donnelly, NDP MLA Coquitlam-Burke Mountain, and Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart.

November 9, 2022 - A large mound of soil in the northwest corner of the cemetary from soil excavated while building the Healing Centre. The mound was shaped to reflect the centre of the 'Coast Salish Eye' and is now being covered with native plants.

January 2022 - Sadly, Valleyview Lodge was demolished.

2022 - Informed by BCH that the number of Sponsored Walks would be reduced to 5 Walks.

2015

December - Announcement of BC Housing Vision for Riverview Lands: Vision

September - GREEN SCENE: Save the trees, save the buildings, save Riverview - The extreme drought of this summer — which now, thankfully, seems to be over — has posed challenges for the fabulous tree collection at Riverview. - See more at: http://www.tricitynews.com/lifestyles/green-scene-save-the-trees-save-the-buildings-save-riverview-1.2055171

September - LETTER: Neglect hurt trees on Riverview site 
The Editor, On Saturday, Sept. 19, I attended the Riverview Horticultural Centre Society’s 2015 Treefest celebration, not having visited Riverview since the drought/windstorm of the summer.
- See more at: http://www.tricitynews.com/opinion/letters/letter-neglect-hurt-trees-on-riverview-site-1.2068434

July 9, 2015 - Panel Discussion topic videos now available-site removed by Gov.

June 17, 2015 - Watch the 4th open house video! -site removed by Gov.

May 20, 2015 - Third Open House Report Now Available -site removed by Gov.

2012

- Rather than support the National Historic Site application, the BC Provincial Government hired a consultant to produce a “Heritage Conservation Plan” (HCP) for Riverview. One of the objectives of the HCP was to survey the public to learn what we value about the Riverview Lands and why. Critical public consultations took place during May and June 2012. The resulting report will be used to inform a Land Use Plan for Riverview that may be put forth within a year.

Heritage Canada Foundation Releases
2012 Top Ten Endangered Places -
RIVERVIEW LANDS TOP of LIST 
2012 Top Ten Endangered Places -
RIVERVIEW LANDS TOP of LIST 
- Riverview top of list for the 2012
OTTAWA, ON – June 27, 2012 - The Heritage Canada Foundation (HCF) has released its Top Ten Endangered Places and Worst Losses Lists drawing attention to architectural and heritage sites in Canada either threatened with demolition or already lost. The Endangered Places List, compiled from nominations received as well as from news items that HCF has been following and reporting on throughout the year from west to east.- Tricity News

- Riverview NATURAL HERITAGE STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY GROUP no longer meeting? Without notice the government stopped participation.

2001

- Riverview NATURAL HERITAGE STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY GROUP formation.

It is important that each of us express our opinion while critical decisions are still to be made.
Once again, we need to send a message that the Riverview Lands should remain in public ownership and accessible, that they should continue to be dedicated to the needs of the mentally ill, and that the heritage trees, buildings, and landscapes should be preserved.

PLEASE WRITE LETTERS give BC Housing YOUR OPINION of their latest VISION.

Stay current and Ready to Act for the Riverview Site.

that the needs of the mentally ill are paramount;

that the lands must remain in public ownership and accessible to all;

that the trees, the heritage buildings, and the green spaces must be protected;

and that absolutely no market housing be built.

The Report does not preclude development or revenue generation at Riverview but states that any additional land uses must adhere to the guiding principles and be in harmony with the needs of the mentally ill. A strong message must be sent to Premier Clark and Housing Minister Rich Coleman to work with the City of Coquitlam and the citizens of BC on a creative plan for an appropriate future for Riverview.