March 12, 2026

Sports, paintings, and grants… oh my! Read this issue to get the scoop on our summer soccer watch parties, a new nature-themed art exhibit at Town Centre Park Community Centre, and the Neighbourhood Small Grant program. Keep reading for reminders about voluntary water metering — a great opportunity for water-conscious folks to save on their bill — and the Environmental Achievement Awards.

A Summer of Soccer
Free Community Celebrations

This summer, the City of Coquitlam will host free community soccer viewing experiences during the World Cup, the biggest sporting event in the world (June 11–July 19). Enjoy outdoor watch parties, neighbourhood block celebrations and family-friendly fun across the city.

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New Exhibit Open
The Nature of Her by Baran Sabahi

Visit a powerful new exhibit at Town Centre Park Community Centre. Coquitlam artist Baran Sabahi explores the connection between women and nature through bold, expressive paintings celebrating strength, resilience and belonging. The exhibit runs March 2 to September 10, with an artist talk on April 18.

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Grant Opportunity
Bring Neighbourhood Projects to Life

Through the Neighbourhood Small Grant, Coquitlam residents can apply for up to $500 to fund neighbourhood projects that bring people together, strengthening community connections and sharing skills. Past project examples include lending libraries, workshops, community events, and more. Apply by April 30.

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Use Less, Pay Less
Voluntary Water Metering

Instead of paying a flat rate for your water and sewer, you now have the option to buy a water meter and pay for your actual usage. Under the Voluntary Residential Water Metering Program, the City of Coquitlam will cover 50% of the cost to install the meter.

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Nominate a Champion
Environmental Achievement Awards

This is your last chance to nominate a person or organization that helps make Coquitlam greener, cleaner and more sustainable — and to give you a little extra time, we've extended the submission deadline to Monday, March 16. Fill out our online form today.

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Events in the City

March 13: Mashup: Origami Night
March 25: Seniors Safe-Tea
March 26: Map Making Workshop

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Council Updates

The next Regular Council Meeting and Council-in-Committee are on March 30. 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.