Coquitlam Current - August 28

August 28, 2025

Summer may be winding down, but Coquitlam is buzzing with end-of-summer activity. Whether it’s sharing your input on the 2026 City budget, taking an art tour in Maillardville or applying for the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant, there’s plenty to see, do, and get involved in.

Op-Ed: Coquitlam is Delivering on Housing Targets
Mayor Richard Stewart: “What We Need Now Is Partnership”

“Coquitlam has been widely recognized as a housing leader in our region. We understand the challenges of supply and demand, and for more than a decade we have been taking bold steps to address them,” writes Mayor Stewart. “As we grow, Coquitlam urgently needs the infrastructure that is the Province’s responsibility: schools, hospitals, childcare and transit.”

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Help Shape the Budget
Share your Priorities for 2026

Coquitlam is building next year’s budget, and we want to hear from you. Between rising costs and new demands, your input helps us balance keeping taxes affordable and maintaining City services. Take our survey between Monday, September 1, and Sunday, September 14.

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Stay Alert, Stay Aware
Busy Roads as School Resumes

Whether you’re a student headed back to class next week or a driver in a school zone, community safety is a shared responsibility. Every person driving, walking, biking or riding a scooter must follow City bylaws and BC Motor Vehicle Act laws. Visit our website for safety tips.

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Art on Every Corner
Maillardville’s Self-Guided Tour

Wander through the historic neighbourhood of Maillardville with Coquitlam’s new self-guided public art tour. You’ll get to explore unique murals and sculptures while you uncover the stories behind each piece. Download the map from our website and start your artistic adventure today.

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Play and Learn
Get Ready for Kindergarten with Us

Our Play and Learn preschool program helps children build confidence through play-based learning, imagination and discovery. Give your little one the chance to make friends and prepare for a lifetime of learning. Click below and open the Programs dropdown for dates and times.

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Spirit of Coquitlam
Apply for a Grant This Fall

Are you part of a non-profit that serves Coquitlam residents? Seek funding via the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant, open for applications Tuesday, September 2, to Monday, September 29. You can also learn more about how to apply at our free webinar on Wednesday, September 10.

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Traffic Hotspots
Impacts on Pipeline Road

Two projects on Pipeline Road are affecting traffic from Guildford Way to Robson Drive. Where possible, plan extra travel time or take other routes, and pay attention to traffic control personnel and signage. Keep up with traffic hotspots on our website and sign up for emailed alerts.

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Events in the City

August 28 - September 11: Music in the Streets (August 28 and September 2, 4, 9 and 11)

September 5: September Exhibition Opening Reception at Place des Arts and Summer Concert Series

Visit our full City Calendar

Council Updates

The next Regular Council and Council-in-Committee meetings are on September 8.

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

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Connect with Us

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

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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.