Coquitlam Current

July 17, 2025

Check out early design plans for the upcoming Burke Mountain Community Centre, released this week. Read on for summer safety tips, good news on water conservation in Coquitlam, live music shows and much more.

Rendering of new Burke Mountain Community Centre. Large building with windowed walls and outdoor eating area.

Burke Mountain Community Centre
Take a Peek at the Early Design Plans

Picture 80,000 square feet of new recreation space in northeast Coquitlam to learn, play, and connect.

Early design plans have been unveiled for the new Burke Mountain Community Centre, previously called the Northeast Community Centre, and the neighbouring Burke Village Park. The three-storey building will offer an aquatics centre, a double gymnasium, a fitness centre, studio space, a new library branch and much more.

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Parent and child walking toward tractors.

Fun in Nature
Park Day at Mundy Park

Jump into this free celebration of Coquitlam’s parks and green spaces. Park Day at Mundy Park features forest tours, botanical mocktails, plant giveaways and more – not to mention the annual Tractor Dance. Come meet your community and discover unique City park programs on Wednesday, July 23.

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Music in the Streets
Your Soundtrack to Summer

Music in the Streets is bringing free live music to Coquitlam this summer! From July to September, catch local musicians performing at three outdoor spots across City Centre and Burquitlam. Full schedule available online. This program is proudly sponsored by Long & McQuade (Port Coquitlam).

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The Heat Is On
How to Cool Off and Stay Safe

Beat the heat at spots across the city, such as air-conditioned rec centres, outdoor pools or spray parks. Stay hydrated and check on loved ones and neighbours to ensure they stay safe. Dry, hot weather also increases local fire risk, so practice fire safety at home, and don't let our parks go up in smoke.

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Every Drop Counts
City Leads in Water Conservation

Coquitlam is setting a regional example with its successful Water Conservation Strategy. Last year, the City helped residents use significantly less water than in previous years and saw savings on water purchasing. Visit our website to learn more about our conservation efforts and how you can get involved.

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Traffic Hot Spot
Metro Vancouver Water Main Construction at Pipeline Road and Robson Drive

Robson Drive has been temporarily reopened to two-way traffic until Metro Vancouver's contractor finishes installing the water main at the Dayanee Springs Boulevard intersection. When Dayanee Springs Boulevard opens, Robson Drive will be closed again between Pipeline Road and Kenney Street.

Visit the Coquitlam Water Main project page on Metro Vancouver’s website for more details on the project and to find community liaison contact information.

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Events in the City

July 18: Summer Concert Series
July 19: Bicycle and Scooter Repair Cafe
July 20: Community Picnic in the Park
July 26 and 27: Caribbean Days Festival

Visit our full City Calendar

Council Updates

The next Regular Council and Council-in-Committee meetings are on July 28.

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.