Coquitlam Current

March 27, 2025

The first week of spring is a great time to think about going green! This issue highlights Coquitlam’s guidelines for keeping bears wild, how using our curbside collection app can help you reduce waste, and much more. Keep reading for a helpful traffic update and a reminder on the upcoming deadline for utility bills.

Help Bears Find Natural Food Sources
Secure your Waste, Fruits, and Other Attractants

Bears are emerging from hibernation, and mother bears will be teaching their cubs to search for food. If their first forage happens at your house, they’ll struggle to learn how to find food in nature! Follow our Bear Smart guidelines to help our bear families eat well in the wild.

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Tri-City Home Show
Come Visit Our Environment Team March 28-30

The Tri-Cities’ annual home exhibition is back, and Coquitlam’s Environment team will be on hand to share how you can reduce household waste, save water or energy, and manage wildlife attractants. Stop by the City’s booth for the chance to win a prize!

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Traffic Hot Spot
Pipeline Road, Guildford Way to Gabriola Drive

As Metro Vancouver's watermain construction continues, Coquitlam’s Pipeline Road Upgrade Project starts this week, bringing some further traffic impacts. When traveling along this road, obey all signs and personnel. Plan extra time or consider an alternate route.

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Utility Bills Are Due By March 31
Skip the Line, Pay Online

Pay by March 31 to avoid late fees on your utility bill. After this date, a 5% penalty will be added to amounts unpaid. There are a number of ways to pay—head to our website via the link below to check out our full list of convenient options.

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Older adults engage in a guided fitness class, stretching in a bright community center with chairs and mats for support.

Opt Out of the Printed Collection Calendar
App Provides Instant Updates

If you receive curbside waste collection from the City, you can opt out of the paper collection calendar mailed each June. Instead, consider downloading the Coquitlam Curbside Collection app. Fill out the easy online form to opt out by April 17.

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Events in the City

March 29: Rehearsal Hall Sessions
April 3: Spring PJ Storytime
April 4: Place des Arts: April Exhibition Opening Reception and Piano Heist
April 5: Spring Crafts at the Museum and Frog Belly, Rat Bone
April 8: The Knitting Pilgrim

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Council Updates

The next Council-in-Committee and regular Councils meetings are on March 31.

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.