May 22, 2026

Look forward to a great weekend of City programming, from our Public Works Open House this Saturday to our AccessAbility Resource Fair on Sunday. Read on for accessibility projects, property tax updates, progress on Burke Mountain Community Centre, and more. 

Attend our Public Works Open House
Look Behind the Scenes on Saturday, May 23

Pop by the Austin Works Yard this Saturday anytime from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet our Public Works professionals who work behind the scenes 24/7, keeping our community running and maintaining our high quality of life.

Get an up-close look at equipment, tools, vehicles, work bays and plenty of cutting-edge technology. The event is full of free family fun, with children's activities, information on employment opportunities and a tree giveaway for Coquitlam residents.

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Property Taxes
Notices Are in the Mail

About 41% of the taxes Coquitlam collects are on behalf of other government agencies. The rest fund core municipal services that keep Coquitlam safe, livable and vibrant.

Visit our website and sign up to view your notice online, check out options to pay your bill, learn how your tax dollars are used, and find out more about the careful work that goes into financial planning to limit impacts to residents.

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A New Hub Coming
Burke Mountain Community Centre Breaks Ground

Coquitlam marked a major milestone last week with the groundbreaking for the Burke Mountain Community Centre, which will include aquatics, a double gymnasium, fitness and a branch of the new Coquitlam Public Library.

Construction is underway, and the facility is expected to open in 2029.

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Maze Gates Gone
SPARC Grant Supports Accessibility

Maze gates are staggered barriers at pathway entrances that can create challenges for people using mobility aids, strollers and bicycles. Supported by a $25,000 grant from SPARC BC, the City is improving accessibility in our community by removing these gates.

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Community Supports
AccessAbility Resource Fair May 24

Discover accessible programs, services and supports available in Coquitlam at the AccessAbility Resource Fair. This free event brings together local organizations to make it easier for residents to connect with services, learn what’s available and explore opportunities to get involved.

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Fire Prevention
Attend the Open House June 6

Join us on Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hampton Park Elementary School and learn how to protect your property from fires and prevent them from starting. The Fire Prevention Education Open House offers displays and demonstrations of Fire/Rescue’s wildfire-related equipment. 

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Keep Compost Clean
No Garbage in Green Carts

Compost is made from organics—not garbage. Organic waste from Green Carts gets sent to a processing facility where it is turned into compost. To maintain a high-quality product, items other than green waste are prohibited. This includes black garbage bags, plastics and compostable or biodegradable plastics.

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Public Hearing: Wednesday, May 27

The City of Coquitlam will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. to receive input on proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments related to the Southwest Shoulders and Corridors study areas as part of Stage 2 of the Transit-Oriented Areas Update project. Residents can review project details and learn how to participate at Let’s Talk Coquitlam or visit Public Hearings for information.

Events in the City

May 31: Como Lake Fishing Derby and IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer's, presented by Go Auto

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Council Updates

The next Regular Council Meeting and Council-in-Committee are on May 25. Check out upcoming Council agendas, as well as previous meeting agendas, minutes and recordings, on our website.

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We acknowledge with gratitude and respect that the name Coquitlam was derived from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ (HUN-kuh-MEE-num) word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (kwee-KWET-lum) meaning “Red Fish Up the River”. The City is honoured to be located on the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm traditional and ancestral lands, including those parts that were historically shared with the q̓ic̓əy̓ (kat-zee), and other Coast Salish Peoples.

This message is sent on behalf of the City of Coquitlam's Communications and Civic Engagement Division: media@coquitlam.ca