June 20, 2024

Welcome to the first issue of Coquitlam Current! As we kick off the summer with a brand-new e-newsletter, we look forward to giving you the scoop on city news, programs, and services—straight to your inbox, every two weeks. 

In this week's issue we cover public art, two-dollar swims, upcoming local events, and more.

Explore Public Art and Outdoor Spaces in 2024
Brightening our City with the Streetscape Enhancement Program

Launched in 2023, our Streetscape Enhancement Program aims to beautify Coquitlam’s streets and public spaces with art and amenities. Among 2024’s projects are murals, bike racks, benches and lights. Pictured above is The Ripple, painted last year near Spirit Square by the Raven-Tacuara collective.

Learn more

Canada Day in Coquitlam
July 1 at Town Centre Park

Coquitlam welcomes the community to its free annual Canada Day event. With food trucks, games, entertainment and a major fireworks finale, you can enjoy the festivities while learning more about diverse cultural groups in Coquitlam.

A special thanks to our presenting partner, Marcon.

Learn more

City Parks are Smoke-Free
Fines Increased to $500 for Summer

Smoking is banned in City parks. Due to higher fire risk in summer, the resulting fine—including e-cigarettes and cannabis—increases to $500 each year from June to September.

Help keep our parks safe to protect yourself, your family and our community this summer.

Avoid a fine

Visual Arts Exhibition
Apply to Showcase Your Art by July 3

Coquitlam has launched its Visual Arts Exhibition pilot program—and you could be a part of it. The City will feature the work of selected local artists in public spaces September 2024 - January 2025.

Submit your application now

Dive into $2 Swims
Eagle Ridge Drop-In Starts June 27

Summer heat is here, and there’s no better cool-off spot than a 25-metre pool. Eagle Ridge Pool's $2 admission covers swimming, diving boards, a change room and a grassy picnic area.

Learn more about local swimming

Visualize our City Budgets
See Where your Tax Dollars Go

If you're curious about Coquitlam's finances, try out our Data Visualization Tool. You can view City budgets and spending from 2019 onward with instant, easy-to-read graphs.

The tool covers annual expenses, capital and operating budgets, and a function to explore individual project budgets.

Start visualizing

Your Collection Calendar
No Schedule Changes from 2023-24

Check the mail for your 2024-2025 curbside collection calendar. Besides your waste collection days, it highlights many of our local waste reduction programs.

Want a digital option? Get the Coquitlam Curbside Collection app for personalized schedules, reminders and notices.

Download the app

Upcoming Events in the City

June 22: Coquitlam Art Show and Annual Rose Show
June 23: Coquitlam Art Show and Annual Rose Show
June 27: Multicultural Connections
July 1: Canada Day in Coquitlam

Visit our full City Calendar

Council Updates

The next Council-in-Committee meeting is on June 24.

Check out the minutes from the last Council-in-Committee meeting on June 3.

Learn more

Connect With Us

Visit our website to follow our social media, download our apps, and more.

While you're there, check out our other e-newsletters—including the Parks, Recreation and Culture e-News and the Business e-News.

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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.