COQUITLAM, BC, June 2, 2010 – The Seventh Annual Environmental Volunteers Celebration hosted by the City of Coquitlam

COQUITLAM, BC, May 21, 2010 – The City of Coquitlam has received confirmation from Environment Canada that the water quality analysis testing on Como Lake has been completed and that the lake can now be re-opened to fishing and water based recreation.

COQUITLAM, BC, May 20, 2010 – Environmental officials from the City of Coquitlam and Environment Canada were alerted Wednesday that a number of dead fish were spotted along the shores of Como Lake.

COQUITLAM, BC, November 25, 2009 –  The City of Coquitlam will host a third Project Open House on Thursday, November 26 from 5:30 p.m. -7:00 p.m. at the Coquitlam Sports Centre 633 Poirier Street, which had its ground breaking just over one year ago.

COQUITLAM, BC, Thursday, May 28, 2009 – Soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, football, rugby, baseball, track and field athletes and the community will be joining Coquitlam City Council for the grand opening of Coquitlam's Town Centre Sports Field Complex.

COQUITLAM, BC, October 30, 2008 – Coquitlam residents and Sports Centre user groups are invited to a community celebration to kick off the construction of the Coquitlam Sports Centre Renewal Project on November 1, 2008.

COQUITLAM, BC, June 12, 2008 – Families in Coquitlam can now enjoy a better fishing experience with the opening of a new fishing pier at Lafarge Lake.

COQUITLAM, BC, May 9, 2008 – Coquitlam is joining communities across the world to celebrate health, fitness and active communities during Move for Health Day on Saturday, May 10.

COQUITLAM, BC, April 23, 2008 – Membership at Coquitlam’s new Glen Pine Pavilion has increased by close to 350% since opening its doors in January, with the 1000th member, John Cumberbirch, joining the community centre on April 11, 2008.

COQUITLAM, BC, April 1, 2008 – New commuter bikes, rounds of golf and a workout machine are some of the prizes going to six lucky winners of the Active Coquitlam Grand Prize Contest.

COQUITLAM, BC, Friday, March 7, 2008 – Coquitlam is inviting the community to join in the grand opening celebration for the new Chimo Aquatic & Fitness Centre this Sunday, March 9, 2008.

COQUITLAM, BC, February 15, 2008 – The new Chimo Aquatic & Fitness Centre is now ready for the training and testing required before fully opening the pool.

COQUITLAM, BC, January 24, 2008 – Try out 40 fitness activities for free next week during Active Coquitlam’s Try It week.

COQUITLAM, BC, January 18, 2008 – There are a thousand excuses out there for not exercising, but Coquitlam is offering tips, tools and opportunities to win prizes to help residents to take one small step towards a more healthy, active lifestyle with the launch of its Active Coquitlam campaign.

COQUITLAM, BC, Monday, March 17, 2008 – Coquitlam will join cities, businesses and individuals around the world in celebrating Earth Hour 2008 on March 29, 2008 by turning off the lights and shutting down all non-essential power.

COQUITLAM, BC, Tuesday, July 18, 2006 – There will be more opportunities for Coquitlam children and youth to learn how to play hockey and ringette thanks to a grant from Bell Canada’s Community Sport Fund and the True Sport Foundation.

COQUITLAM, B.C. Monday, February 20, 2006: Starting just in time for Spring Break, Grade 5 students in Coquitlam will enjoy free admission to drop-in swimming, skating and gymnasium-based activities as part of a six-month pilot project under the Active Communities program. Coquitlam initiated this project to encourage youth partication in physical activity at a key age for long-term active living, and the cities of Port Moody and Port Coquitlam have joined in to provide a district-wide opportunity.

Coquitlam, October 29, 2003 – Improved gymnasium facilities for Centennial Secondary School activities and community recreation programs are now available with the completion of the new Centennial Activity Centre, a partnership project between School District 43 and the City of Coquitlam.