July 4, 2024

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This week's issue is all about summer in Coquitlam: concerts, swim time, the outdoors and more. 

New Plaza at Maillairdville Community Centre
Join Us for the Grand Opening on Tuesday, July 23

Come celebrate this new events and recreation space. The event will include live entertainment, kids’ activities and delicious treats. The new plaza features timber seating for up to 100 guests, a stage, climbable rubber surfacing, an open lawn area for picnics, and more.

Learn more

It's Warming Up
How to Cool Off in Coquitlam

Beat the heat at spots all over the city, such as cooled rec centres, outdoor pools, our free spray parks and shaded parks. Or support a local business by heading to a shop, mall, library or resturant.

Find a cool spot near you

Summer Concert Series
Save the Date: First Show July 19

Happening over four Friday nights this summer, the Summer Concert Series showcases a different genre of music each night. These free concerts offer food trucks onsite, so grab a bite to eat while enjoying the show.

Check out the schedule

More Pool Time at the YMCA
Resident Rates for 50+ Hours 

During specified hours, Coquitlam residents can access the Bettie Allard YMCA pool and fitness facilities at the same cost as a City facility - no membership required.

Until August 3, the weekly schedule for resident access has been expanded by more than 20 hours.

Check out the schedule

Guildford Greenway Enters Phase 2
Road Work to Run July-September

Expect traffic flow impacts on westbound Guildford Way (Pinetree to Johnson). Traffic will be single-lane, and cyclists will sometimes share the road with drivers.

The improvements will provide more safe, accessible ways for people to travel across Guildford Way.

Learn more

Fix It at the Repair Cafe
Save Your Broken Items on July 13

Join us next Saturday at Coquitlam Public Library for our fourth ever Repair Cafe.

You can bring clothes, toys, bikes, furniture, appliances and more for our handy volunteers to restore.

The event runs 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Learn more

Stay Summer Smart
Safety Reminders for the Season

Be bear smart. Learn how to avoid inviting wildlife to your neighbourhood.

Keep your homes fire-safe, and don't let our parks go up in smoke.

Go slow on your H2O. Help ensure our city has enough water for the essentials.

Read our latest release

Upcoming Events in the City

July 6: World Wide Food Festival
July 13: Summer Cocktail Concerts: Jim Byrnes
July 14: The JrBAA Annual Community Picnic in the Park
July 18: Coquitlam in Bloom: Tractor Dance and Spotlight on Sport

Visit our full City Calendar

Council Updates

The next Council meetings are on July 8 and 15, as are the next Council-in-Committee meetings. There's also a Public Hearing scheduled for July 8.

Check out minutes and recordings of previous Council meetings on our website.

Learn more

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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.