# Hello Coquitlam

> Hello Coquitlam (https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca) is a local news site for the City of Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, organized by neighbourhood: Burquitlam, City Centre, Maillardville, Austin Heights, Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau and more. It collects local news, city council agendas, new business licences, development applications, events, home prices and rents, and updates every two hours. Every story links to the publisher that reported it.

Last updated: October 1, 2026, 10:49 PM Pacific time.

## Pages

- [Home: latest Coquitlam news](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/)
- [Events](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/events/): Upcoming events from the City of Coquitlam's calendar, updated every few hours.
- [New spots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/new-spots/): Newly licensed restaurants, shops and services across Coquitlam, from city records.
- [Market](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/market/): Coquitlam benchmark home prices, Tri-Cities average rents and the latest real estate news.
- [Towers](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/): Every apartment, mixed-use and high-rise development application in Coquitlam, by stage and neighbourhood, updated from City of Coquitlam records.
- [This week](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/week/): A weekly roundup of Coquitlam news, new spots and events.

## Housing market

- Coquitlam all homes benchmark price, September 2026: $971,700 (-6.3% year over year). Source: Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS® HPI.
- Coquitlam detached house benchmark price, September 2026: $1,584,400 (-6.6% year over year). Source: Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS® HPI.
- Coquitlam townhouse benchmark price, September 2026: $976,600 (-6.5% year over year). Source: Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS® HPI.
- Coquitlam condo benchmark price, September 2026: $640,100 (-7.3% year over year). Source: Greater Vancouver Realtors MLS® HPI.
- Tri-Cities average rent, October 2025 (CMHC): Studio $1,640, 1 bedroom $1,708, 2 bedroom $2,175, 3 bedroom+ $2,627; vacancy None%. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.

## Tower tracker (https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/)

Apartment and tower projects in Coquitlam from City of Coquitlam development applications, by stage:

- [516–566 Brookmere Avenue](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/516-566-brookmere-ave/): approved, up to 50 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [2 King Edward Street](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/2-king-edward-st/): approved, up to 47 storeys (Mayfair & Pacific Reach)
- [135 Balmoral Dr](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/135-balmoral-dr/): approved, up to 44 storeys (Eagle Ridge)
- [628–638 Claremont Street and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/628-638-claremont-st-and-nearby-lots/): approved, up to 42 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [Soco 3](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/soco-3/): approved, up to 39 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [600–616 Kemsley Ave and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/600-616-kemsley-ave-and-nearby-lots/): approved, up to 39 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [530–550 Cottonwood Ave and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/530-550-cottonwood-ave-and-nearby-lots/): approved, up to 37 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [584–596 Kemsley Ave and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/584-596-kemsley-ave-and-nearby-lots/): approved, up to 35 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [618–624 Tyndall St and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/618-624-tyndall-st-and-nearby-lots/): approved, up to 29 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [618 Tyndall St](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/618-tyndall-st/): approved, up to 29 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [727 North Road](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/727-north-road/): approved, up to 26 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [1155–1159 Pipeline Rd and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/1155-1159-pipeline-rd-and-nearby-lots/): approved, up to 25 storeys (Hockaday & Nestor)
- [820/826 Dogwood St, 615/617/633 Lea Ave](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/820-826-dogwood-st-615-617-633-lea-ave/): approved, up to 12 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [760-790 Ingersoll Avenue, 932-938 Grant Street & 792-800 Clarke Road](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/760-790-ingersoll-ave-932-938-grant-st-792-800-clarke-road/): approved, up to 7 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [604–616 Harrison Ave and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/604-616-harrison-ave-and-nearby-lots/): approved, up to 6 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [1160 Inlet Street](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/1160-inlet-st/): approved, up to 6 storeys (Hockaday & Nestor)
- [1184 Inlet St](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/1184-inlet-st/): approved, up to 6 storeys (Hockaday & Nestor)
- [567–601 Lougheed Hwy and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/567-601-lougheed-hwy-and-nearby-lots/): approved, up to 6 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [622-640 Smith Ave, 702 Fairview St, 637-641 Vanessa Crt](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/622-640-smith-ave-702-fairview-st-637-641-vanessa-crt/): approved, up to 6 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [574–618 Sunset Ave and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/574-618-sunset-ave-and-nearby-lots/): approved, up to 6 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [1144 Inlet St](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/1144-inlet-st/): approved, up to 6 storeys (Hockaday & Nestor)
- [748-770 Sproule Ave](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/748-770-sproule-ave/): approved, up to 6 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [947-957 Robinson St](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/947-957-robinson-st/): approved, up to 6 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [711–729 Dogwood Street](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/711-729-dogwood-st/): approved, up to 6 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [537 To 559 Appian Way & 542 To 564 Perth Ave](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/537-to-559-appian-way-542-to-564-perth-ave/): approved, up to 6 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [135 Balmoral Dr and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/135-balmoral-dr-and-nearby-lots/): approved (Eagle Ridge)
- [2901 Glen Dr](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/2901-glen-dr/): approved (City Centre)
- [609–613 Smith Ave](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/609-613-smith-ave/): approved (Burquitlam)
- [1015 Austin Ave](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/1015-austin-ave/): approved (Austin Heights)
- [702–712 Como Lake Ave and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/702-712-como-lake-ave-and-nearby-lots/): approved (Burquitlam)
- [700–704 Delestre Ave](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/700-704-delestre-ave/): approved (Burquitlam)
- [619–627 Alderson Ave and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/619-627-alderson-ave-and-nearby-lots/): approved (Burquitlam)
- [564–574 Harrison Ave and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/564-574-harrison-ave-and-nearby-lots/): approved (Burquitlam)
- [602 Sydney Avenue](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/602-sydney-ave/): approved (Burquitlam)
- [58-78 Kong Crt](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/58-78-kong-crt/): approved (Mayfair & Pacific Reach)
- [708 Farrow St](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/708-farrow-st/): approved (Burquitlam)
- [560 Austin Avenue](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/560-austin-ave/): approved (Burquitlam)
- [550 Cottonwood Ave](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/550-cottonwood-ave/): approved (Burquitlam)
- [609 Smith Avenue](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/609-smith-ave/): approved (Burquitlam)
- [2960–2968 Christmas Way and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/2960-2968-christmas-way-and-nearby-lots/): in review, up to 51 storeys (City Centre)
- [Soco 4](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/soco-4/): in review, up to 48 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [675 North Rd and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/675-north-rd-and-nearby-lots/): in review, up to 45 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [566 Lougheed Hwy](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/566-lougheed-hwy/): in review, up to 39 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [4200 Dewdney Trunk Road](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/4200-dewdney-trunk-road/): in review, up to 39 storeys (Central Coquitlam)
- [1203 Fraser Mills Drive](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/1203-fraser-mills-drive/): in review, up to 37 storeys (Mayfair & Pacific Reach)
- [602 Tyndall Street](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/602-tyndall-st/): in review, up to 35 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [503–511 Cottonwood Ave and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/503-511-cottonwood-ave-and-nearby-lots/): in review, up to 32 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [1026 Brunette Avenue](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/1026-brunette-ave/): in review, up to 31 storeys (Maillardville)
- [1145 Inlet Street](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/1145-inlet-st/): in review, up to 29 storeys (Hockaday & Nestor)
- [618–626 Claremont St and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/618-626-claremont-st-and-nearby-lots/): in review, up to 29 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [541 Clarke Road](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/541-clarke-road/): in review, up to 29 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [625 North Rd](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/625-north-rd/): in review, up to 27 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [625 Como Lake Ave](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/625-como-lake-ave/): in review, up to 26 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [901 Lougheed Hwy](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/901-lougheed-hwy/): in review, up to 25 storeys (Maillardville)
- [3021–3033 Gordon Avenue](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/3021-3033-gordon-ave/): in review, up to 11 storeys (City Centre)
- [628 - 652 Harrison Ave, 631 - 647 Kemsley Ave & 661 Clarke Rd](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/628-652-harrison-ave-631-647-kemsley-ave-661-clarke-rd/): in review, up to 6 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [548-574 Cochrane Ave, 549-571 Brookmere Ave & 550 Denton St](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/548-574-cochrane-ave-549-571-brookmere-ave-550-denton-st/): in review, up to 6 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [1038–1042 Alderson Avenue](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/1038-1042-alderson-ave/): in review, up to 6 storeys (Maillardville)
- [631–633 Smith and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/631-633-smith-and-nearby-lots/): in review, up to 6 storeys (Burquitlam)
- [552 Clarke Rd](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/552-clarke-rd/): in review (Burquitlam)
- [701 Como Lake and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/701-como-lake-and-nearby-lots/): in review (Burquitlam)
- [217 Nelson and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/217-nelson-and-nearby-lots/): in review (Maillardville)
- [629-637 Foster Ave, 662-670 Fairview St & 656-669 Adler Ave](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/629-637-foster-ave-662-670-fairview-st-656-669-adler-ave/): in review (Burquitlam)
- [1115 Fraser Mills Drive](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/1115-fraser-mills-drive/): in review (Mayfair & Pacific Reach)
- [576 Lougheed Highway](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/576-lougheed-highway/): in review (Burquitlam)
- [263 Allison St and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/263-allison-st-and-nearby-lots/): in review (Burquitlam)
- [708–714 Guiltner Street](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/708-714-guiltner-st/): in review (Burquitlam)
- [721–739 Como Lake Ave and nearby lots](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/721-739-como-lake-ave-and-nearby-lots/): in review (Burquitlam)
- [520 Cottonwood Ave](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/520-cottonwood-ave/): in review (Burquitlam)
- [Balmoral Dr & 2506, 2508, 2512, 2518, 2524, 2530, 2538, 2540, 2544, 2548 Palmer Ave](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/balmoral-dr-2506-2508-2512-2518-2524-2530-2538-2540-2544-254/): in review (Eagle Ridge)
- [2918 Glen Drive](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/2918-glen-drive/): proposed, up to 42 storeys (City Centre)
- [1201–1209 Ridgeway Ave](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/1201-1209-ridgeway-ave/): proposed, up to 6 storeys (Austin Heights)
- [2920 Barnet Hwy](https://www.hellocoquitlam.ca/towers/2920-barnet-hwy/): proposed (City Centre)

## Latest Coquitlam stories

- [Charge Your Batteries Safely to Prevent Fires](https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2057) (City of Coquitlam news, Oct 1, 2026): Coquitlam Fire/Rescue is urging residents to charge and use lithium batteries safely during Fire Prevention Week to cut fire risk.
- [Coquitlam home prices, September 2026: condos at $640,100, down 7.3% from a year ago](https://members.gvrealtors.ca/news/GVR-Stats-Package-September-2026.pdf) (Greater Vancouver Realtors, Oct 1, 2026): 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](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqAFBVV95cUxNcGJQaDBZRFdmNDliQ04tcFVwcTc1SjJhZ0xPa2RZY2V6elV2UW5ZQ1pNczhkbGhvR2ZOUDdCa0dFcC01enRRS3BELXFadkxCWUliX0JqeC1TQ005cTdpYkd3MTFPOHNBVjY3NmFySGtzdXlLSC1hQnZuWWxtU2JnZTd5UEZ1UkRja2RWR3JTSjh4aUU5QURMWTdlcjQ0ZFhLUUtsUGc0X0Q?oc=5) (Vancouver Sun, Oct 1, 2026): Candidates in the Tri-Cities election say housing costs and traffic congestion are the top concerns for voters.
- [Car share company pitches Coquitlam expansion](https://tricitiesdispatch.com/car-share-company-pitches-coquitlam-expansion/) (Tri-Cities Dispatch, Sep 30, 2026): 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](https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2050) (City of Coquitlam news, Sep 29, 2026): 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)](https://pub-coquitlam.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=dc26be87-a962-4406-8ce3-af9535ccd9e5&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English) (City of Coquitlam council, Sep 28, 2026): Final approval of a Burquitlam development application from Quantum Properties is before council.
- [Meet your Port Moody school board candidates](https://tricitiesdispatch.com/meet-your-port-moody-school-board-candidates/) (Tri-Cities Dispatch, Sep 28, 2026): 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](https://tricitiesdispatch.com/han-son-suit-coquitlam-home-adiron/) (Tri-Cities Dispatch, Sep 27, 2026): 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](https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2056) (City of Coquitlam news, Sep 25, 2026): The city celebrated the grand opening of the new Burke Mountain Athletic Park in northeast Coquitlam.
- [Chemical spill causes massive fish kill in Coquitlam](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMibkFVX3lxTFB6d0RJREJvbFlnckhhb21ERkVacENoaVA0U0hiam00MmxVNWlnUUkyNklpU0RkXzZLcy1DZ1EyQ2lTX3BFOTE2VV9TcFhJbHFqRnk3SzRaaXpkWXFXZEJCSm9USnNKY0Z6czNldjln?oc=5) (CityNews Vancouver, Sep 25, 2026): A chemical spill in Coquitlam has caused a large fish kill.
- [Coquitlam Launches New Online Platform for Council Agendas and Meeting Information](https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2048) (City of Coquitlam news, Sep 25, 2026): The city launched a new online platform making it easier to find council agendas and meeting information.
- [Get Out and Vote Coquitlam](https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2055) (City of Coquitlam news, Sep 25, 2026): The city is encouraging residents to make a plan to vote in the upcoming municipal election.
- [Meet the school trustee candidates in Coquitlam](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihAFBVV95cUxQVGhPOFZ4MEJULUdYaVFMT3M3bFk5cXhJZ3ZBRy1QX3pnVV9OZVdyeER3VHhUSGNIS25Ed1ZyMGJSN0YtN3hVSDg1Uk83NlNjbDR0VkJNcWk5bExvZWxGVFVJam9UN2FOLUViMDdZaE13a2Fmb3FRQm8tMTZwNTFnN21qY1M?oc=5) (Tri-Cities Dispatch, Sep 24, 2026)
- [Burke Mountain Athletic Park to open tonight](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidkFVX3lxTE02b0F1S3lmcHExRXhYVjE0M3hnM3pyb3JNY0dqRDB6YUNXR2RHQ001VnJlVkh4c3FoZ3NvQVFtaWRxUFQxcXVBamdLSHd1RW1kMHdjcVVST2IzbmEzRVZTSkJCczBEU0NxY2lHUXJMdFdnT3RIMXc?oc=5) (Tri-Cities Dispatch, Sep 24, 2026)
- [Coquitlam Council Candidates Discuss Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, and the City’s Future](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixAFBVV95cUxQamd3STdmUzB6THM1blZLcEtyaDdraThEaGE1dkJBWVF5OEN6YXZQYTA2Z1FhNUZpQjJDcmxicmQxUER6dDlqd0FSak53RGhXS0M0OHhNbmZ3UTlRQVVBR0tnaXk2U2xkN2NDYzJpX0MtbHdBMVdOYlluVDhsbERGaU5WRzNLejBweGdULURQRWVBVzctN2FxRndvUXYwWVB3Q0huWUNoSTEzODc0ZVViY1hTQmdhZHYxQ3RrSWFPU01kSmQx?oc=5) (frequencynews.ca, Sep 24, 2026): Coquitlam council candidates discussed their views on housing, healthcare and transportation at a forum.

## Events

- [Brave Spaces: Kairos Blanket Exercise](https://www.coquitlam.ca/Calendar.aspx?EID=3001): Oct 6, Coquitlam Library - City Centre Branch
- [Repair Cafe](https://www.coquitlam.ca/Calendar.aspx?EID=2982): Oct 10, Maillardville Community Centre
- [Brave Spaces: Anti-South Asian Hate](https://www.coquitlam.ca/Calendar.aspx?EID=3002): Oct 13, Coquitlam Library - City Centre Branch

## New businesses in Coquitlam

- Eye Level Learning Center Coquitlam (School & tutoring), 3030 Lincoln Ave, City Centre
- Tropical Oasis Nail Lounge and Spa Ltd (Personal care), 1960 Como Lake Ave, Central Coquitlam
- Lily Laser Hair Removal and Skin Care (Personal care), 1960 Como Lake Ave, Central Coquitlam
- Del Mar Med Spa Inc (Personal care), 510 Clarke Rd, Burquitlam
- Workout with Salma (Fitness & wellness), 442 Karp Crt, Maillardville
- North Garden Cafe Restaurant (Restaurant), 552 Clarke Rd, Burquitlam
- KORNA Natural Pet Supplies (Tri Cities) Ltd. (Shop), 2773 Barnet Hwy, Eagle Ridge
- Cafe Ciel (Restaurant), 1153 The High St, City Centre
- Marketvan (Shop), 1206 Ridgeway Ave, Austin Heights
- Dulux Paints (Shop), 2764 Barnet Hwy, Eagle Ridge
- Westwood Montessori (Burke Mountain) (Daycare), 3486 Wessex Crt, Burke Mountain
- CEFA Coquitlam (Daycare), 3380 David Ave, Burke Mountain
- London Drugs #15 (Shop), 2929 Barnet Hwy, City Centre
- Jak's Beer Wine Spirits - Central Coquitlam (Shop), 3025 Lougheed Hwy, City Centre
- Imagine Cannabis Co (Cannabis store), 552 Clarke Rd, Burquitlam