News Flash

COQUITLAM, B.C., January 27, 2025 – Coquitlam residents will have the opportunity to elect one School District No. 43 (Area 1 - Coquitlam) Trustee during the upcoming by-election on Saturday, February 22, 2025.

Advance Voting Opportunities 

Eligible voters can cast their ballots early at any of the following advance voting locations from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.:

• Centennial Pavilion (630 Poirier Street) – February 12 
• Pinetree Community Centre (1260 Pinetree Way) – February 15

Advance voting locations are wheelchair accessible.

Get Out and Vote

General voting will take place on Saturday, February 22, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at eight voting locations across Coquitlam. A map of voting locations is available at coquitlam.ca/vote.

Voters must bring at least two documents that, in combination, show proof of identity and residency. At least one must include a signature. Examples of acceptable documents include a BC Driver’s Licence, BC Care Card, Birth Certificate, or a Property Tax Notice issued by the City of Coquitlam. A full list of acceptable documents and eligibility requirements is available online at coquitlam.ca/vote.

Candidate Information

Voters can learn about the candidates running for School Trustee by visiting coquitlam.ca/vote and selecting "Candidate Summaries".

Stay informed about the by-election by following @cityofcoquitlam on social media or signing up for email updates at coquitlam.ca/elections.

Media contact:
Kerri Wells
Chief Election Officer
City of Coquitlam
elections@coquitlam.ca

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.