COQUITLAM, BC, Thursday, July 10, 2010 – The City of Coquitlam Animal Shelter will be cutting the ribbon on the new cat room expansion on Tuesday, July 13, 2010.

COQUITLAM, BC, Monday, June 21, 2010 – Coquitlam children wearing bicycle helmets while riding their bikes, or wearing sunscreen and a hat this summer could earn themselves a Summer Safety Smart Card that gives them a free McDonald's ice cream cone.

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

COQUITLAM, BC, June 1, 2010 – Coquitlam is again participating in the annual Bike to Work Week that takes place every year during the first week of June throughout the region. This is the fourth year in a row that the city has co-sponsored the event.

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, May 20, 2010 – In conjunction with the By-Election for a new member of Council for the City of Coquitlam held on Saturday May 15, 2010 – which saw Neal Nicholson elected to the position of Councillor – eligible voters in the City of Coquitlam were provided the opportunity to respond to two (2) non-binding public opinion questions.

COQUITLAM, BC, April 29, 2010 – The City of Coquitlam is being recognized as a Laureate by the Computerworld Honors Program. This year’s Honorees will be commemorated during the 22nd Annual Laureates Medal Ceremony & Gala Awards Evening on June 7, 2010 at the historic Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C.

COQUITLAM, BC, April 29, 2010 – Margaret Trudeau, the youngest Prime Minister's wife in Canadian history at the age of 22, will speak about overcoming the stigma of mental illness on Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Evergreen Cultural Centre, 1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam.

COQUITLAM, BC, Friday, March 26, 2010 – Coquitlam will join cities, businesses and individuals around the world in celebrating Earth Hour 2010 on Saturday March 27, at 8:30 p.m.  by turning off the lights and shutting down all non-essential power for an hour.

COQUITLAM, BC, Monday March 8, 2010 – A Mountie with a long history in the Tri-Cities and a commitment to innovative policing has been appointed top cop for Coquitlam RCMP, which serves Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Anmore and Belcarra.

COQUITLAM, BC, February 4, 2010 – Beginning Monday, February 8, King Edward Street in Coquitlam will be closed for construction between Lougheed Highway and Woolridge Street until Spring 2011

COQUITLAM, BC, Tuesday, February 2, 2010 – The City of Coquitlam has prepared a line-up of great events from February 5 to 11 for low or no-cost to celebrate Coquitlam’s spirit and support our Olympic athletes.

COQUITLAM, BC, February 2, 2010 – Mayor Richard Stewart and Coquitlam City Council welcomed the Express Hockey Team delegation to Monday evening’s Council meeting where return of the Junior A Hockey Club to the newly renovated Poirier Sports and Leisure Complex was formally announced.

COQUITLAM, BC, Thursday, January 28, 2010 – The Olympic Torch Arrives in Coquitlam in exactly two weeks and will travel through both north and south Coquitlam as it completes its journey to Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies.

COQUITLAM, BC, January 20, 2010 – When the Olympic Flame arrives in Coquitlam in just 3 weeks time, it will be proudly carried by Chris Wilson, nominated as our community torchbearer to light the celebration cauldron for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay.

COQUITLAM, BC, Thursday, January 14, 2010 – The City of Coquitlam and Kwikwetlem First Nation, and its partners, Fraser Salmon and Watersheds Program, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, City of Port Coquitlam, and the Coquitlam River Watershed Society are hosting two evening workshops to develop terms of reference for a Coquitlam River Watershed (CRW) team.

COQUITLAM, BC, Thursday, January 14, 2010 – In just 28 days from today, the eyes of the world will turn to our community as the Olympic Flame arrives in Coquitlam as part of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, presented by Coca-Cola and RBC and supported by the Government of Canada.

COQUITLAM, BC, January 7, 2010 – Speed-related crashes can kill and result in life-long physical and emotional trauma for those left injured or without a loved one. The City of Coquitlam in partnership with ICBC, the RCMP and Coquitlam Speed Watch volunteers, is launching an important initiative designed to reduce roadway crashes and be a constant reminder of the importance of driving at posted speed limits.

COQUITLAM, BC, December 14, 2009 – Park users are asked to stay off of the ice on lakes and ponds in Coquitlam as the ice is too thin and there is a severe safety risk. Despite current weather conditions, the ice is not thick enough to support people or animals.

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, November 19, 2009 – Kiewit/Flatiron General Partnership along with the City of Coquitlam held a community meeting this past Monday at the Evergreen Cultural Centre with neighbours who might be affected by nighttime gravel hauling operations.

COQUITLAM, BC, November 19, 2009 – Coquitlam’s new Winter Wise program will help residents be informed and get prepared for the winter season so they can get through it comfortably and safely.

COQUITLAM, BC, November 18, 2009 – Following an extremely busy summer and fall, the Coquitlam Animal Shelter is still caring for more than 50 adult cats. With cold winter weather already here there is a shortage of insulated housing space.

COQUITLAM, BC, Thursday, July 16, 2009 – Locker thieves had better watch out, because Coquitlam RCMP's Community Policing Program and Coquitlam Leisure and Parks Services have joined forces to launch a Bait Locker Program at Coquitlam Recreation Facilities.

COQUITLAM, BC, July 6, 2009 –Vanessa Wattamaniuk, a Riverside Secondary graduate and Coquitlam resident, has received the Celebrate Canada Youth Award recognizing her exceptional contributions to her school and the community.

COQUITLAM, BC, Tuesday, July 14, 2009 – The City of Coquitlam is steadily moving forward with bylaw amendments that will regulate Undesirable businesses in Coquitlam.

COQUITLAM, BC, Thursday, July 30, 2009 – In response to hot temperatures and dry conditions that result in extreme fire hazard risks, the City of Coquitlam has banned all barbeques in all City parks, trails and green spaces until further notice.

COQUITLAM, BC, Monday, July 06, 2009 – In response to hot temperatures and dry conditions that result in fire hazard risks, the City of Coquitlam has banned smoking in all City parks, trails and green spaces until further notice.

COQUITLAM, BC, October 22, 2009 – The City of Coquitlam is launching a new streaming video service that will make its regular Council meetings, public hearings, standing committee meetings and some special events accessible through its website.

COQUITLAM, BC, October 15, 2009 – Cassie Campbell, the former Captain of Canada’s National Women’s Hockey Team and a hero of Canadian sport, will be speaking on "Leadership and Teamwork"

COQUITLAM, BC, Monday, September 21, 2009 – Coquitlam community organizations will benefit from $200,000 worth of grants from the City of Coquitlam through the Community Capital Fund.

COQUITLAM, BC, Thursday, September 10, 2009 – Working together with the City of Coquitlam and the RCMP Community Police Station, the Austin Heights Business Improvement Association (AHBIA) is holding a clean up day on Sunday, September 13, 2009 aimed at removing graffiti and cleaning up litter in the Austin Heights commercial district.

COQUITLAM, BC, Monday, August 10, 2009 – Next time you toss your trash in a garbage bin in Coquitlam you may see a new kind of label reminding you not to litter.

COQUITLAM, BC, June 29, 2009 – Three Coquitlam representatives are in Ottawa this Canada Day alongside artists from other 2009 Cultural Capital of Canada designated cities.

COQUITLAM, BC, Tuesday, June 30, 2009 – Coquitlam is throwing a free, family themed, multi-cultural Canada Day celebration as part of its 2009 Cultural Capitals of Canada designation.  This is the first time Coquitlam has put on its own Canada Day party.

COQUITLAM, BC, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 – The City of Coquitlam and School District 43 recently announced a $30,000 grant for Coquitlam River Elementary to go towards the construction of a new playground.

COQUITLAM, BC, Wednesday, June 24, 2009 – Coquitlam will be joining in a Friendship –City agreement with Paju City, South Korea at a signing ceremony on Thursday, June 25 in Coquitlam City Hall Council Chambers.

COQUITLAM, BC, Thursday, June 18, 2009 – This summer Coquitlam residents can swim for less with new outdoor pool rates, swim passes and resident discounts on learn-to-swim programs. The City has also distributed one free admission to every middle and elementary school in Coquitlam for distribution to students to give them a chance to visit one of the many outdoor pools for free this summer.

COQUITLAM, BC, Monday, June 15, 2009 – Coquitlam Councillor Barrie Lynch has been re-elected to the National Board of Directors for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). This is Councillor Lynch’s second year serving on the National Board of Directors.

COQUITLAM, BC, Thursday, June 11, 2009 – The City of Coquitlam has released its annual Sustainability Report. The report outlines Coquitlam's accomplishments and ongoing objectives as the City continues working towards becoming a more environmentally, socially and fiscally responsible community.

COQUITLAM, BC, Wednesday, June 3, 2009 – Mayor Richard Stewart provided an outline of the City of Coquitlam’s Economic Action Plan to City Council Monday night. The Plan, as outlined, focuses on leveraging opportunities and addressing concerns expressed by the business community.

COQUITLAM, BC, Thursday, May 28, 2009 – Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart is in Quebec this week, giving a presentation at a conference on the development of arts and culture within the City of Coquitlam.

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, May 26, 2009 – The City of Coquitlam is proud to announce that Lori MacKay will be joining the City of Coquitlam on June 22, 2009 as the new General Manager Leisure and Parks Services.

COQUITLAM, BC, May 19, 2009 – An innovative heat exchange system installed at the renovated Coquitlam Sports Centre will transfer unused energy between the area’s buildings thereby reducing costs and emissions.

COQUITLAM, BC, Wednesday, May 13, 2009 – At the 2008 Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Convention, local governments supported the retention of the Riverview Hospital Lands in public ownership, requested that its ongoing use as a mental health facility be respected, asked that the lands be managed in a manner that is consistent with the original long-term vision for the property – and not as a site for market housing, and called for the protection and preservation of the heritage buildings, landscapes and the arboretum.

COQUITLAM, BC, Monday, May 4, 2009 – Coquitlam is celebrating mental health week by highlighting the importance of Riverview Hospital and its potential as a centre of excellence in mental health services, training and research.