Coquitlam councillor Teri Towner seeks re-election
Coquitlam Coun. Teri Towner says she will run as an independent in the Oct. 17 municipal election after 12 years on council.
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Port Coquitlam arena to host Giants-Royals WHL pre-season game
The Vancouver Giants and Victoria Royals will meet at Jon Baillie Arena on Sept. 12. About 700 general-admission tickets, priced at $17 including tax, go on sale online Aug. 24.
City of Port Coquitlam
Youth charged after alleged threat to burn Port Coquitlam home
A 15-year-old faces three charges after an alleged threat to burn a Port Coquitlam residence in May, Coquitlam RCMP say.
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Rosalinda Thorleifson enters Coquitlam council race
Independent candidate Rosalinda Thorleifson says her Coquitlam council campaign will focus on growth, housing, infrastructure, local jobs and greater city-hall transparency.
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OSID Phil joins Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services
Port Coquitlam has sworn in Phil, an Occupational Stress Intervention Dog who will support firefighters after traumatic calls and during emergency operations.
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Register Now to Vote in the General Local Election
Get ready to vote in the upcoming General Local Election by registering in advance with Elections BC by Tuesday, August 18, 2026. COQUITLAM, B.C. , August 13, 2026 - Get ready to vote in the upcoming General Local Election by registering in advance with Elections BC by Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Who Should Register to Vote? Register to vote if you: Are 18 years or older, have lived in B.C. for more than six months, and are a Canadian citizen Have moved since the last election, update your voter information such as your residential or mailing address Plan to vote by mail Are 16 or 17 years old, you can add your name to the "Future Voters" list Find the link to register at coquitlam. ca /elections . If you own property in Coquitlam but don't live here, you may qualify to vote as a non-resident property elector. Find eligibility criteria under "Voter Information" at coquitlam. ca /elections . To register as a non-resident property elector, contact Coquitlam Election Headquarters at elections@coquitlam. ca or at 604-927-3025 before heading out to vote. Why Register to Vote? Registering in advance makes voting faster and easier, whether you vote by mail, at any of the advance voting opportunities (October 5, 8, 10, 13 and 15) or on general voting day (October 17). The City of Coquitlam will be using the Provincial Voters List for the upcoming election. Eligible voters can still register in person at the voting place. Learn more about voter eligibility and ways to vote at coquitlam. ca /elections . Get Out and Vote On Saturday, October 17, eligible voters will elect one Mayor, eight Councillors and four School Trustees for the next four years. Information on when and where to vote is available at coquitlam. ca /elections . Information will also be mailed to Coquitlam households in October, as well as shared with media, e-news subscribers and social media followers. Stay up to date on information about the election by subscribing to Election News , follow the City of Coquitlam on social media or visit coquitlam. ca /elections . Media contact: Stephanie NicholsChief Election OfficerCity of Coquitlamelections@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.
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Pulling Together Canoe Journey reaches Coquitlam
More than 220 participants are taking part in the 25th Pulling Together Canoe Journey, a Fraser River route centred on reconciliation and Indigenous cultural exchange.
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Port Coquitlam launches five-day back-to-school safety blitz
Port Coquitlam crews will carry out school-zone maintenance from Aug. 24 to 28 ahead of School District 43 students returning to class Sept. 8.
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Black bear killed after man attacked in Port Coquitlam
A black bear was killed after conservation officers concluded it was responsible for biting a man outside a Port Coquitlam apartment complex Sunday afternoon.
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Coquitlam athletes help B.C. Tigers win softball gold at Special Olympics Canada Games
The B.C. Tigers captured gold in their softball division at the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, where 24 Coquitlam athletes and seven coaches took part.
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Coquitlam-based KMS Tools faces potential third recycling penalty
Provincial inspectors say KMS Tools remains out of compliance with B.C.’s recycling rules and have referred the retailer for a potential new administrative penalty.
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Port Coquitlam fire damages two homes, injures firefighter
A Sunday morning structure fire in Port Coquitlam extensively damaged two homes and sent one firefighter to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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