May 7, 2026

From our annual Town Hall to a Public Works Open House, this edition provides plenty of opportunity to get to know your city and the services and spaces you enjoy every day. Keep reading and learn about soccer-themed Block Parties, our new Urban Forest Management Strategy, and much more.

City to Host Town Hall Meeting
Attend Online or In-Person May 12

Voice your opinions, suggest new ideas and ask questions. Coquitlam residents, business owners, and community partners are invited to take part in an open discussion with Mayor and Council at an upcoming Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. If you can’t join us in person, you can submit your question to TownHall@coquitlam.ca or participate online.

Learn more

Taking Care of our Trees
Urban Forest Management Strategy

Coquitlam has adopted the new Urban Forest Management Strategy, a roadmap for how the City will manage trees and natural spaces over the next decade. It outlines practical goals and 47 actions to keep our urban forest a defining part of the community for generations to come.

Learn more

Mark Your Calendar
Public Works Open House

Join us on Saturday, May 23, at the Austin Works Yard and meet the Public Works professionals who provide vital City services that help maintain our high quality of life. Enjoy free family fun and get an up-close look at equipment, vehicles, work bays and more.

Learn more

Go Slow on your H2O
Stage 2 Water Restrictions Activated

As of May 1, Metro Vancouver has gone straight to Stage 2 water restrictions across the region. Reduce your water use to help conserve our supply through the hot and dry summer months. Learn more about what that means for residents and businesses.

Learn more

Score Big Fun
Soccer-Themed Block Parties

Planning a block party? This year, you can apply for an enhanced soccer-themed package, including a Watch Party setup or $500 Celebration grant. All approved events receive play kits for family-friendly activities. Limited quantities available—apply now.

Learn more

Opt Out of Print
Curbside Collection Calendar

There’s no need for a printed curbside collection calendar with the Curbside Collection app - save paper and get real-time service alerts and reminders. The app can be downloaded for free on Google Play or the App Store. Visit our website and complete the form to opt-out of receiving a print copy.

Learn more

Sell Pre-Loved Treasures
City-Wide Garage Sale and Giveaway

Register now for the City-Wide Garage Sale and Giveaway Event on May 16 and 17! It’s a great opportunity to sell or give away gently used items on one or both days. No yard? No problem — you can instead participate in the Spring Clean Up at Glen Pine Pavilion on May 16.

Learn more

Events in the City

May 9: CMTA District Music Festival
May 16: Chinese Spring Festival Fair

Visit our full City Calendar

Council Updates

The next Regular Council Meeting and Council-in-Committee are on May 11. Check out upcoming Council agendas, as well as previous meeting agendas, minutes and recordings, on our website.

Learn more

Connect with Us

Choose how you want to receive City news. Visit our website to
follow our social media, download our apps, and more.

Learn more

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