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Charge Your Batteries Safely to Prevent Fires
Coquitlam Fire/Rescue is urging residents to charge and use lithium batteries safely during Fire Prevention Week to cut fire risk.
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Coquitlam home prices, September 2026: condos at $640,100, down 7.3% from a year ago
September's benchmark prices show Coquitlam condos, townhouses and detached homes all easing slightly from the previous month.
Housing, traffic congestion top of mind for candidates running in Tri-Cities
Candidates in the Tri-Cities election say housing costs and traffic congestion are the top concerns for voters.
Car share company pitches Coquitlam expansion
Modo may get a little competition in Coquitlam. City council is set to consider allowing Evo Car Share to set up operations around major population centres. The company would be a good fit for Coquitlam, according to Evo’s senior…
Secure Your Attractants: Bears Are Bulking Up for Winter
The city is reminding residents to secure food and garbage as bears forage heavily ahead of winter hibernation.
Council agenda: Final Approval of Development Application at 564, 568 and 574 Harrison Avenue and 565, 569 and 575 Kemsley Avenue and a Portion of Gardena Drive – Quantum Properties (PROJ 23-127)
Final approval of a Burquitlam development application from Quantum Properties is before council.
Meet your Port Moody school board candidates
There’s fifty/fifty odds in this election. There are four Port Moody candidates running for two school board seats. Port Coquitlam voters will elect two trustees for the nine-member school board. Coquitlam voters will elect four…
Mother wins legal battle with son over $1.2M Coquitlam home
A BC Supreme Court judge has ordered a Coquitlam man to transfer a $1.2-million property back to his mother, ending the latest chapter of a years-long legal battle over whether she intended the home as a gift. In a Sept. 24 decision,…
Burke Mountain Athletic Park Opens New Chapter for Recreation in Northeast Coquitlam
The city celebrated the grand opening of the new Burke Mountain Athletic Park in northeast Coquitlam.
Chemical spill causes massive fish kill in Coquitlam
A chemical spill in Coquitlam has caused a large fish kill.
Coquitlam Launches New Online Platform for Council Agendas and Meeting Information
The city launched a new online platform making it easier to find council agendas and meeting information.
Get Out and Vote Coquitlam
The city is encouraging residents to make a plan to vote in the upcoming municipal election.
Meet the school trustee candidates in Coquitlam
Burke Mountain Athletic Park to open tonight
Coquitlam Council Candidates Discuss Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, and the City’s Future
Coquitlam council candidates discussed their views on housing, healthcare and transportation at a forum.
Take a Closer Look at Burke Mountain Community Centre and Burke Village Park
Design is now complete for the future Burke Mountain Community Centre and Burke Village Park, ready to move to construction.
Op-Ed: Local Democracy Deserves Its Own Moment
An op-ed argues local democracy deserves more attention ahead of the October 17 municipal elections across B.C.
Property Watch: Sprawling Coquitlam luxury home boasts eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms
A luxury Coquitlam home with eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms is featured in a property spotlight.
Secret Burke Mountain burial leads to two-year manslaughter sentence in Jodine Millar case
Supporting a Greener, More Resilient Coquitlam
The city is marking Circular Economy Month by urging residents to repair, reuse or recycle rather than toss items.
More than 800 empty condos in Coquitlam: CMHC report
Coquitlam teacher suspended two days for giving student dating advice
A Coquitlam teacher was suspended for two days after giving a student dating advice.
Utility Work - Intersection of Chapman Avenue, just east of North Road (at Gilroy Crescent)
Metro Vancouver's sewer upgrade work resumes on Chapman Avenue near North Road, cutting traffic to one lane and limiting Gilroy Crescent to local access.
Three candidates vying to be Coquitlam’s next mayor
A Time to Reflect: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The city is hosting and supporting events marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
Buyers snagged this renovated Coquitlam condo for $35K less than a comparable unit
Buyers picked up a renovated Coquitlam condo for about $35,000 less than a comparable unit.
Coquitlam’s Newly Renovated Outdoor Pool Is At A Forest's Edge
Coquitlam's newly renovated outdoor pool, tucked at a forest's edge, is getting attention as a scenic swim spot.
Building Canada strong by investing in the Burke Mountain Community Centre
The city points to federal investment in the Burke Mountain Community Centre as part of broader infrastructure and housing efforts.
Feds chip in as much as $67 million on Burke Mountain rec centre
Fall Repair Café Marks Three Years and Hundreds of Repairs
The fall Repair Café returns to Maillardville Community Centre on October 10, marking three years of fixing household items.
Back to School, Back to Busy Streets: Safety Starts with Everyone
Coquitlam is reminding drivers and pedestrians to slow down as students return to school and commuting picks up.
Help Lead the Future of Coquitlam’s Libraries
The city is recruiting volunteers for four two-year terms on the Coquitlam Public Library Board.
Coquitlam arborist fired for 29 hours of ‘time theft’ wins job back
Culture Days Returns to Coquitlam with Free Arts Events and New Visual Arts Exhibition
Culture Days brings free arts workshops, exhibitions and a new visual arts show to Coquitlam from September 18 to October 4.
Submit Your Nomination for the Coquitlam General Local Election
Nominations are now open for candidates planning to run in Coquitlam's fall general local election.
Coquitlam home prices, August 2026: condos at $646,100, down 7.8% from a year ago
August data show Coquitlam condo prices down nearly 8% from a year ago, now at $646,100.
Coquitlam RCMP asking the public for dash cam footage after targeted shooting
Coquitlam RCMP are asking the public for dash cam footage after a targeted shooting in the city.
Outgoing Coquitlam mayor sues Metro Vancouver for defamation
Coquitlam's outgoing mayor has filed a defamation lawsuit against Metro Vancouver.
Coquitlam mayor breaks silence on Metro Van’s governance
Coquitlam's mayor is speaking publicly about Metro Vancouver's governance amid the ongoing dispute.
Coquitlam’s tallest skyscraper hit with lawsuit alleging widespread construction defects