Coquitlam Current - January 15

January 15, 2025

Happy New Year! The Coquitlam Current is back in your inbox for 2026, ringing in January with the launch of our new Climate Action Plan and upcoming spring program registration. Read on to learn about our discount on dog licences, our latest grant recipients and more.

Collection of photos from cover of Climate Action Plan, including a blue sky, family on bicycles, plant being planted, and a waste collection truck.

Coquitlam Approves Climate Action Plan
New Plan to Reduce the City’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Coquitlam’s newly adopted Climate Action Plan contains actions that reflect both municipal climate best practices and Coquitlam’s local priorities and values. These efforts aim to reduce emissions while delivering community benefits, including cleaner air, healthier homes, more sustainable transportation, good green jobs, and thriving parks and natural spaces.

Read the full plan and actions

Dog Licences
Fetch a Discount by Feb. 1

Renew or purchase your 2026 dog licence online this month for a discounted rate. It includes an easy-to-identify tag to help you find your dog if they get lost. Your fees help fund the Coquitlam Animal Shelter to care for stray, abandoned or injured animals and support their journey to new homes.

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Spring Recreation
Register Starting Feb. 3

Get active, try something new and connect with your community. Spring recreation programs — including swimming, skating and Pro-D Day camps — open for registration on dates throughout February. Visit our website to find out when you can view and register for your programs of choice.

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United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre.

Recycle Near You
Find Local Depots and Programs

As Town Centre Recycling Depot prepares to close on February 1, our community still offers many recycling options. These include Return-It Depots, retail stores, curbside collection, and the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre. You'll also find many popular City programs that support our community waste-reduction goals.

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Dancers performing at arts and culture festival.

Spirit of Coquitlam
Over $129,000 in Grants Awarded

The latest Spirit of Coquitlam grants will support 17 local non-profit groups to help bring community-minded projects to life. Between festivals, sports hosting, capital projects and more, each funded program aims to strengthen Coquitlam’s community spirit.

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Events in the City

Check out events taking place at Lights at Lafarge throughout January.

January 17: Mystery at the Lake
January 18: Winter Games Challenge
January 24: Fairytale Fun

Visit our full City Calendar

Council Updates

The next Regular Council Meeting and Council-in-Committee are on January 26, 2026. Check out upcoming Council agendas, as well as previous meeting agendas, minutes and recordings, on our website.

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Connect with Us

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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.