August 13, 2026

As we enjoy the late days of summer, fall activities are already vying for attention. Check out this week's issue for facility news, cycling skills courses, upcoming garage sale and swap-and-sale events and more. This week also offers a unique opportunity to register as a voter ahead of the upcoming local election this October.

Register Now to Vote in the General Local Election
Advance Registration Closes August 18

Our local election is coming up this October, and there's a simple way to make your time at the polls quick and easy: pre-register to vote. Advance registration with Elections BC closes August 18, so don’t miss your chance!

If you do miss the deadline, you’ll still be able to register in person at one of our voting locations in the fall.

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Annual Facility Closure
City Centre Aquatic Complex

CCAC will be closed starting September 1 for annual essential maintenance. The fitness centre reopens on September 9, while the pool and cafe welcome residents back on October 4. Get your laps and reps in at our other facilities, such as Mundy Park Pool, which remains open until October 7.

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Learn to Ride
Bike Skills and E-Scooter Sessions

We’ve partnered with HUB Cycling for some engaging, safe and fun classes to get you on the road. Choose between Beginner and Intermediate Bike Skills classes along with Beginner E-scooter Skills sessions to help you learn key safety skills. You can register online via the City's program registration portal.

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Clear Out Clutter
Fall City-Wide Garage Sale

Register now for the City Wide Garage Sale and Giveaway Event, happening on September 19 and 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sell or give away your gently used items to make some space in your home, while doing your part to keep them out of the landfill.

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Give Things a Second Life
Dogwood Fall Swap and Sale

Register today to bring your gently used items to the Dogwood Fall Swap and Sale on September 19. Taking place alongside the City-Wide Garage Sale, this indoor, market-style event offers free entry for shoppers, while sellers can reserve a table for $34.65 + tax.

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Join Youth Council
Applications Accepted Until August 17

There’s still time to apply for Coquitlam’s Youth Council. Get involved with your community to help shape programs and initiatives for the City’s youth while you build leadership skills and meet new people. Applications close August 17.

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Events in the City

August 15: BC Dumpling Festival
August 22: Kick for a Cure
August 22-23: Water Lantern Festival

Visit our full City Calendar

Council Updates

The next Regular Council Meeting and Council-in-Committee 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.

This message is sent on behalf of the City of Coquitlam's Communications and Civic Engagement Division: media@coquitlam.ca