We’re well into the fall season, and along with the colder weather comes some of our favourite seasonal events and programs. In this issue, find out about this year’s Lights at Lafarge event, tips on staying Winter Wise, and ways you can help with rain and snow impacts in your neighbourhood. Plus, you can learn more about the City’s approach to managing local construction impacts, as well as our junior firefighting program for youth. | Lights at Lafarge is Back In Time for Winter
Join Us to Celebrate on November 22 Get ready for the return of Metro Vancouver’s largest free outdoor lights display. Full of new lighting features, Lights at Lafarge will ignite your holiday spirit with the Season Kick-off on Friday, November 22. Enjoy a fun, family-friendly evening at Town Centre Park with lights, magic, food, and a dazzling fire show. Learn more | | | Construction Bylaw Enforcement
Coquitlam Takes Action to Protect Residents' Peace As necessary development continues, our Bylaw Enforcement team has taken several new measures to lessen noise, disruption, and safety concerns in our neighbourhoods. Combined with a new zero-tolerance approach to construction bylaws, these initiatives are helping preserve residents’ quality of life. Learn more | | | | Prepare to Become Winter Wise
Stay Safe and Prepared This Season With These Essential Tips Get ready for winter in Coquitlam! Visit our Winter Preparedness and Safety page to learn how to prepare your home and vehicle, manage power outages, and ensure personal safety. Taking a few simple steps now will help keep your family safe during rain, snow, and other seasonal challenges. Learn more | | | | | Improving Pipeline Road
Have your Say on Active Transportation and Safety Share your feedback on future changes to Pipeline Road from Guildford Way to Lincoln Avenue. Next year, the City will upgrade intersections and reallocate space currently used for parking to build a separated micromobility lane. These changes will improve safety for all road users and link key areas in City Centre for active transportation. Learn more | | | | Become a Snow Angel This Winter
Volunteer and Clear Snowy Sidewalks Near You Winter brings snow and fun, but it can also create challenges for some of your neighbours. By volunteering as a Snow Angel, you can make a big difference by helping those who are unable to shovel their sidewalks this winter. Apply to volunteer either individually or as part of a group. Necessary training and equipment will be provided. Learn more | | | | | Be a Junior Firefighter
Apply for the Junior Firefighter Program by December 6 Coquitlam Fire/Rescue, in partnership with SD43, is once again offering an opportunity for youth to trial a career in firefighting. In the Junior Firefighter Program, Grade 11 and 12 students take a condensed version of the eight-week basic firefighters' training, covering fire ground drills, rappelling, jaws-of-life training, and more. Learn more | | | | Adopt a Catch Basin
Help Protect Coquitlam's Waterways Take action now to protect local waterways. By adopting a catch basin, you can help prevent flooding and keep streams clean. Volunteers inspect and clear debris from their catch basins regularly, give them creative names, and log their efforts online. Small tools are available for pickup while supplies last. Learn more | | | Council Updates The next Council and Council-in-Committee meetings are on November 18. Finance Standing Committee meetings will be held on November 12 and 13. There are also upcoming Advisory Committee meetings, including the Sports and Recreation Advisory Committee meeting on November 13, and the Multiculturalism Advisory Committee meeting on November 20. Check out upcoming Council agendas, as well as previous meeting agendas, minutes and recordings, on our website. Learn more | Connect With Us Visit our website to follow our social media, download our apps, and more. While you're there, check out our other e-newsletters—including the Parks, Recreation and Culture e-News and the Business e-News. Also, visit us at Let's Talk Coquitlam to learn about Coquitlam's important plans, projects and policies. Join the conversation and share your ideas and feedback. Connect with Coquitlam now | 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. | | | | |
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