October 8, 2026

While you’re preparing to vote in the General Local Election on October 17, don’t forget the other exciting events in our community this month, like Salmon Come Home, a Repair Café, and the Great BC ShakeOut. Keep reading to learn about our new system for council agendas, Fire/Rescue’s advice for Fire Prevention Week, and more.

Advance Polls Now Open
Voting is Easier than Ever in Coquitlam

Advance voting is underway, and while some of the early voting opportunities have passed, there are still more dates available.

  • October 8 and 10: Town Centre Park Community Centre (1207 Pinetree Way)
  • October 10, 13 and 15: Centennial Pavilion (620 Poirier Street)
  • October 10: Victoria Community Hall (3435 Victoria Drive)

Each of the polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit our website to learn more about how you can cast your vote.

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Repair Cafe
Fix your Fave Items October 10

Bring your broken item to be fixed at the Repair Café on Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maillardville Community Centre. Our volunteer experts are here to help bring your favourite broken item back to life and help you learn how to do future repairs along the way.

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Salmon Come Home
A Fun, Free Family Event

Coming from the open ocean to their home in our backyard creeks, salmon are returning to Hoy Creek to spawn. Join us on Sunday, October 25, to celebrate their journey at Salmon Come Home. Explore the Hoy Creek Hatchery, participate in fun activities, and learn more about salmon and their lifecycle.

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eAgenda
Council Meeting Info Made Simpler

Finding information about Coquitlam Council and Committee meetings is now easier than ever with the City’s new eAgenda platform. It improves access to meeting agendas, minutes, supporting documents and much more through a modern, user-friendly interface and a convenient search function.

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Be Earthquake Ready
Register for the Great BC ShakeOut

Take a few minutes to practice what to do during an earthquake by participating in The Great BC Shakeout drill on Thursday, October 15 at 10:15 a.m. The annual province-wide earthquake drill encourages schools, businesses and families to practice how to be prepared during an earthquake emergency.

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Fire Prevention Week
Charge Batteries Safely 

Using lithium batteries safely and properly is important to helping you manage your fire risk. These batteries power many devices in our homes, and they can overheat and cause fires when not used safely. Follow the manufacturer's charging instructions, and only buy certified batteries and charging equipment.

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A Circular Economy
Programs Support a Greener City

Help support a circular economy in your community. Check out City programs that help recover materials and give items a second life, including the upcoming City-Wide Garage Sale and Giveaway Event and Repair Café, view our guide to donating locally, and more.

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Events in the City

October 13: Brave Spaces: Anti-South Asian Hate
October 20: Brave Spaces: Jewish-Muslim Dialogue and Tea, Tour & Textiles: Knitting the Landscape (Ages 50+)
October 22: Nightlight Walk for Shelter Foundation

 

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Council Updates

Following the Local General Election on October 17, the Inaugural Council Meeting will be held on November 9. 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