August 27, 2026

Get ready to discover something new in Coquitlam – from checking out the latest online City Archives exhibit to taking up a new hobby at Dogwood Pavilion. Keep reading for details about the final Summer Concert Series performance, updated parking requirements for shared e-bikes and e-scooters, the fall Spirit of Coquitlam Grant intake and more.

Nomination Period Approaches for City Election
Candidate Packages Now Available

Interested in running for local office? On October 17, voters will elect Coquitlam's mayor, councillors and school trustees for the next four years. Find out if you're eligible to run, and download a nomination package now. Nominations will be accepted from September 1 - 11.

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Summer Concert Series
The Country Divas on September 4

Join us for the final summer concert of the season on September 4, featuring The Country Divas. Pack a blanket and get ready to enjoy some family-friendly fun at the Town Centre Park Community Plaza. If you’ve attended either of our summer concerts, take our survey and tell us how we did for the chance to win one of two $50 VISA gift cards.

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E-Scooter Update
Mandatory Parking Spots Now In Place

The City has updated its e-micromobility pilot program to include mandatory parking stations for all Lime shared e-bike and e-scooters. These changes will help reduce sidewalk clutter and improve accessibility for people walking and using mobility aids. The designated parking spots can be found on the Lime app.

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New Archives Exhibit
10,000 Photographs Digitized

Coquitlam City Archives has 400,000 photographs in its holdings, and last summer they reached a milestone digitizing over 10,000 physical photos. Read their latest online exhibit to learn about their digitization process and how important it is that these records are available to be discovered.

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Discover Dogwood Week
Find a New Favourite Activity

From ballet and painting to creative writing, drawing and Spanish, Dogwood Discovery Week is your chance to explore the variety of programs offered at Dogwood Pavilion. Try a single-session class, meet the instructor and discover something new in a welcoming, low-pressure setting.

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Spirit of Coquitlam
Apply for Grants September 1-29

Non-profits serving Coquitlam residents can apply for funding to support their next big or small idea – from festivals and events, to sports hosting, capital projects and community programs. The fall intake period will open on Tuesday, September 1.

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Events in the City

August 28-29: Kimchi & K-Food Festival
August 29: Woman Rising: Summer Social
September 10: Landon Mackenzie: Weather Patterns

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Council Updates

The next Regular Council Meeting and Council-in-Committee 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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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