Coquitlam Current - October 10

October 10, 2024

Read on for some exciting highlights as salmon return to our streams and the pool at City Centre Aquatic Complex reopens. You'll also find details about our latest survey, urban forestry efforts, and more community news.

Celebrate Salmon Come Home on October 27
Join Us at Hoy Creek Hatchery

Every year, our community gathers to watch salmon return to local creeks. Come to this free, family-friendly event to learn about these fish firsthand with hatchery tours, lessons on their life cycle, a fascinating dissection, and nature-themed activities. There will also be delicious food onsite.

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Road through commercial area of Southwest Coquitlam.

Help Guide Growth in Southwest Coquitlam
Take the Survey by November 3

We need your input to help shape growth in Transit-Oriented Areas, surrounding areas, and along the key corridors of Como Lake Avenue and Austin Avenue. Exploring appropriate land uses and building types will support balanced future growth while meeting community needs.

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Dive Back In at City Centre Aquatic Complex
Pool Has Now Reopened

After our annual maintenance closure, the pool at CCAC is ready to welcome all swimmers back. We can’t wait to see you in the water.

The onsite café is open again as well, and the Fitness Centre is back to its regular hours.

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City Grows Tree Family
Tree Diversity Builds Resilience

This year, park enhancements brought Coquitlam many new species—Kentucky coffee tree, ironwood, bur oak and more—while the Tree Spree program gave residents over 5,000 trees to plant at home. Diverse plant life helps establish a robust urban forest for generations to come.

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Gloved hands clearing leaves out of catch basin beside a rake..

Adopt a Catch Basin
Help Protect Coquitlam's Streams

Through the Adopt-a-Catch Basin program, you can volunteer to keep catch basins near you clear of debris. Your support helps basins drain properly and protects our waterways. On top of bragging rights, you’ll get to name your adopted basin(s) and apply for your own miniature rake (first come, first served).

Sign up

Walkway decorated in holiday lights beside lake.

Join the Park Spark Light Brigade
Fun Fall Volunteer Opportunity

Come add some sparkle to Lights at Lafarge, Metro Vancouver's largest free outdoor light display, and Mackin Park Winter Lights.

As a volunteer, you'll be able to fabricate lit elements, help install special displays, and take part in light-making workshops.

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Sidewalk beside neighbourhood in Southwest Coquitlam.

Neighbourhood Small Grants
Applications Close October 15

If you had $500 to spend, what small project or event could you dream up to bring people together?

Neighbourhood Small Grants support projects that strengthen connections between neighbors and promote a more welcoming and engaged community.

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Other Upcoming Events in the City

October 12: Live Artist Demonstration: Baran Sabahi
October 18: Diwali Coquitlam

Visit our full City Calendar

Council Updates

The next Council and Council-in-Committee meetings are on October 21. There are also Finance Standing Committee meetings coming up on October 22 and 23.

Check out upcoming Council agendas, as well as previous meeting agendas, minutes and recordings, on our website.

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Connect With Us

Visit our website to follow our social media, download our apps, and more.

While you're there, check out our other e-newsletters—including the Parks, Recreation and Culture e-News and the Business e-News.

Also, visit us at Let's Talk Coquitlam to learn about Coquitlam's important plans, projects and policies. Join the conversation and share your ideas and feedback.

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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.