July 30, 2026

You’ll find there’s lots to do in Coquitlam this August: attend a free summer concert, apply to work the 2026 municipal election, or volunteer to mark storm drains. Keep reading to tips and reminders on managing the heat and staying fire-safe.

Summer Concert Series
Two Free Music Fridays

Join us for free, family-friendly entertainment on August 7 (featuring Classic Elton) and September 4 (featuring The Country Divas). Pack a blanket and bring your appetite to try out our on-site food truck offerings. Both shows take place at the Town Centre Park Community Plaza.

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Election Workers
Help Make Every Vote Count

The City is looking for community-minded individuals to support the 2026 General Local Election as paid election workers. Approximately 250 temporary staff will be required to support this fall’s municipal election on Saturday, October 17, as well as advance voting opportunities taking place in early October.

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Storm Drain Marking
Protect our Fish Habitats

Volunteer to mark storm drains in your neighbourhood, and you’ll help protect these important habitats and keep our waterways free of unwanted debris and harmful chemicals. Adding these markers reminds people that storm drains flow directly to local streams, rivers, and waterways that support fish and wildlife.

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Cool your Home
Heat Safety Resources

In hot weather, indoor temperatures can stay high long after sun down. Living spaces that trap heat can become uncomfortable and, in cases of extreme heat, dangerous. Check out resources for residents living in houses, rental apartments or condos.

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Summer Fire Safety
Fire Prevention Starts with You

Help protect Coquitlam's parks by following fire safety rules. Smoking, including e-cigarettes and cannabis, is prohibited in all City parks, with fines increasing to $500 during the summer season. Do your part and protect our parks.

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Events in the City

August 3: Celebrate BC
August 7: Summer Concert Series

 

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Council Updates

The next Regular Council Meeting and Council-in-Committee are on September 9. 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