February 27, 2025

What’s happening in Coquitlam this week? Your 2025 utility bill is on the way, so keep an eye on your mailbox. Read on to learn about our draft long-term plan for civic facilities, find out about job opportunities working right here at the City of Coquitlam, and more.
Glass of water filled at tap.

Utility Bills in the Mail
Payment Deadline March 31

Your utility fees cover the water, sewer, and waste services you use at home, among other essentials. Separate from your property taxes, these fees fund costs paid to Metro Vancouver Regional District and other operational expenses. Learn more about how to pay your bill for 2025.

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Join a Great Team
Coquitlam is Hiring!

Join one of BC's Top Employers at a workplace where employees feel valued and make meaningful contributions. Whether you’re looking for a temporary role or a full-time one, our culture of innovation is one that supports professional growth and career goals.

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Volunteer working with holiday lights beside lake.

Cheers, Light Brigade
You Made Lafarge Lake Sparkle

Our thanks go out to over 1,200 amazing Park Spark Light Brigade volunteers! From crafting displays to hosting visitors, your creative energy made the latest Lights at Lafarge another big hit. Keep the spark going—join future Park Spark opportunities throughout the year!

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Tall fire hall building with orange brick and glass windows.

A Draft Roadmap for Coquitlam Facilities
Flexible Planning for the Future

Coquitlam has just released a draft of the Major Facilities Roadmap. This new long-term guiding document will inform facility development and renewal over the next 30 years.

Read about what's planned, and the core principles that help guide decision-making in the draft Roadmap, on our website.

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Taste of the Tri-Cities 2025, presented by Tri-Cities Chamber and Sysco.

Explore the Taste of the Tri-Cities
Try Out 90+ Local Restaurants

Tourism Coquitlam is proud to be a supporting partner to this month-long food festival! Find participating eateries to enjoy in Coquitlam and the wider Tri-Cities. Here's your chance to support local while you fulfil your culinary cravings.

Taste of the Tri-Cities is organized by Tri-Local, and presented by Sysco.

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Spirit of Coquitlam Grant 2025. Applications open February 3 - March 3. Apply online at coquitlam.ca/SpiritGrant.

Events in the City

March 2: Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble: It's the Weather
March 5: Musical Matinées: La Vie En Rose
March 6: Mashup: Activism Pins
March 7: Otosan and pARTy@PdA: Mixed Media Self-Portrait
March 11: Arts Club On Tour: Ring of Fire

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Council Updates

The next Council-in-Committee meeting is on March 3, while the next Regular Council meeting is March 10.

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.