Coquitlam Current - December 18

December 18, 2025

We’re wishing everyone a happy holiday season as the Coquitlam Current wraps up for 2025. Remember that City-run facilities and services will see some temporary schedule changes – including rec centre hours and waste collection dates.

Thank you for subscribing to the Coquitlam Current this year. After this edition, the newsletter will take a holiday hiatus. You’ll see the first issue of the new year in your inbox on January 15.

Balancing Today to Strengthen Tomorrow
Coquitlam Approves 2026 Budget

The City’s approved 2026 budget takes a balanced, responsible approach — one that recognizes today’s affordability and inflationary challenges while ensuring the City keeps delivering the services and amenities the community relies on. For 2026, the property tax increase for an average household is $93 a year (3.37%). With utilities included, the total will be $137 a year (about $2.67/week).

Coquitlam is committed to managing finances responsibly. The City has taken various measures to contain costs, such as optimizing interest income, reducing annual tax-funded capital allocations, and accelerating debt retirement to re-direct savings.

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Winter Wise
Be Aware, Get Prepared

We’ve had some stormy weather lately, and colder temperatures are predicted as winter starts this Sunday. Use our Winter Wise webpage as a resource for snow and storms. You’ll find info on our snow removal priorities, links to service updates during snow events and more.

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Jingle Bells Night
A Festive Evening on December 20

Enjoy festive carolers, pop-up performances and glowing displays throughout Town Centre Park. Jingle Bells Night is back this year to bring seasonal music and holiday cheer to Lights at Lafarge for a magical, family-friendly evening.

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Recycle your Tree
Community Tree-Chipping Events

Bring your natural Christmas tree (free of stands, decorations, tinsel, and flocking) to one of three tree-chipping events on January 3 or 4. Recycling your tree helps us reduce waste, support local community groups, and turn trees into mulch for reuse.

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Winter Repair Cafe
Post Holiday Repairs Made Easy

Repair Cafes allow you to ring your broken household items to be fixed for free by skilled volunteers. The next Repair Café will be on January 10, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dogwood Pavilion. Help reduce waste, extend the life of everyday items, and support sustainability while bringing neighbours together.

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Adopt a Catch Basin
Youth Volunteer Opportunity

Youth wanting to make a difference for the environment and earn volunteer hours for graduation are encouraged to take part in this community program. Check and clear catch basins near your home or along the way to school. Help us keep rainwater flowing and reduce the risk of pooling or flooding on your street.

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Events in the City

You’ll find many sources of holiday cheer in Coquitlam this year! Visit our Tourism calendar for all kinds of festive events going into this weekend, or check out our Park Spark listings for upcoming choir performances in Town Centre Park.

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Council Updates

The next Regular Council Meeting and Council-in-Committee are on January 12, 2026. 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.