August 15, 2024

As summer starts to wind down, the City is gearing up for fall. This week's issue focuses on infrastructure updates in parks, roads and facilities, as well as some unique opportunities to get more involved in the Coquitlam community.
Pathway beside river and bridge.

Grant Funding Supports Joint Flood Mitigation Project with kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation
Coquitlam Contributes $2.67M to Joint $19.9M Investment with kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, Provincial and Federal Government  

The ƛ̓éxətəm Regional Park area has long been at risk from flooding, a risk that grows as extreme weather events increase. The $19.9M joint flood mitigation project will enable kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation and the City of Coquitlam to work together to update the existing outdated infrastructure, protect the environment, and mitigate the impacts of flooding on important sites.

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Multi-use pathway passing by SkyTrain Station in City Centre.

City Centre's Traffic Hotspots
Road Work Ongoing in the Area

In the coming months, crews will be working on several projects to improve transportation and infrastructure in the City Centre. Watch for work crews and equipment, and obey all traffic control personnel and signs.

View our map of traffic impacts to key routes during August, September and October.

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Frontal view of City Centre Aquatic Complex.

CCAC Closes for Annual Maintenance
Closure Runs Sept. 3–Oct. 6

The City Centre Aquatic Complex's yearly closure is vital for cleaning and other maintenance that cannot be done while the facility is open.

The fitness centre will only close for a week, September 3–9. After that, it will close on Sundays and operate for reduced hours on Saturdays September 10–October 6.

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Person in green Volunteer shirt from behind.

Hey YOUth!
Apply by August 31 to Join the Coquitlam Youth Council

As a Youth Council member, you can provide feedback and suggestions on City-wide initiatives, programs, and opportunities for youth. Connect with peers, gather opinions, and advocate for a youth-friendly community. Plus, you’ll have the chance to give back through active volunteering.

Applications open to Coquitlam residents in Grades 10–12.

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Person using water dropper with Spirit of Coquitlam banner behind them.

Apply for Grant Funding
Fall Spirit of Coquitlam Grant Opens September 3

Is your organization a registered not-for-profit that's based in and serving Coquitlam? You can apply for financial support from the City, September 3–October 1.

The City of Coquitlam has awarded more than $9.5 million to 254 different community organizations through the Spirit of Coquitlam Grant program since its launch in 2002.

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Four people running on Percy Perry track.

Percy Perry Upgrades
Track Set to Close August 15–21

The track at Percy Perry Stadium will be closed for approximately one week starting today, August 15, for routine maintenance and line painting.

Visit coquitlam.ca/TCP for more information, including a map of alternative walking paths around Town Centre Park.

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Bear among flowers and grass.

Keep Bears Wild
Secure Garbage and Green Waste

As a Bear Smart community, we need to encourage bears to seek natural food sources. Keep your garbage and green waste indoors, pick your ripe and fallen fruit, and set out your carts only on collection day, after 5:30 a.m.

Letting wildlife access waste or other attractants can lead to a $500 fine.

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Other Upcoming Events in the City

August 16: Summer Concert Series
August 17: Dog Days of Summer
August 18: August Summer Craft Mornings
August 24: World of Love Multicultural Festival

Visit our full City Calendar

Council Updates

The next Council and Council-in-Committee meetings 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.