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December2009

• PSA - 2009-12-22 - Your Christmas tree - chop it or chip it (pdf) - Once the holiday season is behind us, Port Coquitlam residents will have two main options for disposing of their Christmas tree: chop it up and put it in their green waste cart, or chip it at a tree chipping event.
• 2009-12-17 - Press Release - City starter kits promote food waste composting (pdf) -Hundreds of Port Coquitlam residents have taken steps towards diverting more waste from the landfill by picking up a free Kitchen Composter Starter Kit from the City of Port Coquitlam.
  
• 2009-12-14 - Press Release  - Heritage Photo Contest Winners (pdf) - Three Port Coquitlam residents have been recognized for their photographic interpretations of local heritage.
  
• 2009-12-07 - PSA - Info about collection changes in City calendar (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents will soon receive a wealth of waste collection and other City information on their doorstep, in the form of the 2010 Waste Collection Schedule and Community Calendar.
• 2009-12-03 - PSA - Snow and Ice Removal Begins (pdf) - The start of icy morning roads has mobilized the City of Port Coquitlam’s snow and ice removal crews, which hit the streets with de-icing solution December 2 for the first time this winter.

November

• 2009-11-30 - Press Release - Off-leash area opening this winter (pdf) - Due to rainy fall weather, dog owners must wait a little bit longer for the only public place in Port Coquitlam where Fido can run off-leash.
• 2009-11-24 - Press Release - Students plant 500 trees at Wellington Park (pdf) - The citizens of tomorrow will have a hand in creating a greener future for Port Coquitlam on Nov. 23 and 24, as local elementary students help plant 500 trees at Wellington Park in north Port Coquitlam.
• 2009-11-24 - Press Release - Citizen input changes waste collection plans (pdf) - The City of Port Coquitlam will introduce weekly green waste collection between mid-May and mid-November in 2010 to address citizen concerns about the new alternate-week garbage collection schedule that will begin in mid-January.
  
• 2009-11-16 - Press Release - Citizens added to senior Council committee (pdf) - The City of Port Coquitlam is seeking citizen representatives for all seven of its Council committees – including, for the first time, the Finance and Intergovernmental Committee.
  
• 2009-11-09 - Press Release - City opens outdoor gym in Gates Park (pdf) - You won’t find admission fees, floor-to-ceiling mirrors or intimidating equipment at Port Coquitlam’s newest fitness facility.
  
• 2009-11-03 - PSA - Expanded Kitchen Waste Program begins (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents can now put all their leftover food scraps into their green waste carts for City pickup.

October

• 2009-10-14 - Press Release - Biweekly garbage collection starts Jan. 1 (pdf) - Savings of over $130,000 per year and about 2,400 tonnes less garbage going to the landfill are the expected results of the City of Port Coquitlam’s latest ground-breaking waste-reduction initiative.
  
• 2009-10-10 - Press Release - Council goes on the road Oct 13 (pdf) - The gym at Kwayhquitlum Middle School will stand in for the Council Chambers at Port Coquitlam City Hall on Tuesday Oct. 13, as City Council meets in a community setting for the second time this year.
  
• 2009-10-05 - Press Release - New society plans to end homelessness (pdf) - The Mayor’s Action Team on Homelessness dissolved last week, making way for a new society whose goal is to end chronic homelessness in the Tri-Cities in five years.
  
• 2009-10-02 - Press Release - Community-wide Fire Drill (pdf) - During Fire Prevention Week, Port Coquitlam Fire and Emergency Services encourages Port Coquitlam residents to participate in a province-wide Community Fire Escape Drill to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 pm.
  

September

• 2009-09-22 - Press Release - Port Coquitlam to collect all food scraps - Port Coquitlam residents will be able to put all leftover food scraps into their green waste carts for City pickup as of Nov. 2 – and they’ll be the first in Metro Vancouver to do so.
• 2009-09-16 - Program Announcement - Free Events at Rec Complex Saturday Sept 19 - Port Coquitlam’s Recreation Complex, located at 2150 Wilson Avenue, will be the site of several free, fun-filled events this Saturday, Sept. 19.
  
• 2009-09-15 - Press Release - HiBEARnation - An Evening of Bears - On September 16, Port Coquitlam’s Bear Aware program hosts HiBEARnation: An Evening of Bears, featuring hand-on displays, a silent auction, and a presentation by wildlife veterinarian and bear expert, Dr. Ken Macquisten
• 2009-09-10 - Press Release - New website more dynamic, user-friendly - A fresh look, easier navigation and a more dynamic homepage will greet visitors to www.portcoquitlam.ca after the City of Port Coquitlam launches its updated website Sept. 11.

August

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• 2009-08-11 - Press Release - Call for Calendar Photos - Calling all shutterbugs! Do you have a photo of Port Coquitlam you’d love to see published? The City of Port Coquitlam is seeking submissions for its 2010 Waste Collection Schedule & Calendar of Community Events.
  

July

• 2009-07-29 - PSA - New Garbage Rules to Deter Bears Take Effect August 4 - The City's Solid Waste Bylaw has been amended (see details at www.portcoquitlam.ca/bears), due to escalating bear sightings and conflicts in Port Coquitlam.
  
• 2009-07-28 - Press Release - City plans to open first dog off-leash area this fall - In response to longtime public demand, the City of Port Coquitlam is developing its first dog off-leash area in Shaughnessy Park.
  
• 2009-07-22 - Press Release - City Partners with Heritage and Cultural Society for Focus on Heritage Photo Contest - What does Port Coquitlam’s heritage look like when seen through the lens of a camera? Local photographers are invited to show us through their submissions to the Focus on Heritage Photo Contest.
• 2009-07-14 - Press Release - Changes to Garbage Rules Protect Safety of Community and Bears - Bylaw changes aimed to prevent bears from becoming habituated to garbage will take effect in Port Coquitlam on August 4. Monday night, Port Coquitlam City Council adopted changes to the Solid Waste Bylaw that will require all property owners in known problem areas to secure their garbage and other bear and wildlife attractants.
• 2009-07-13 - Press Release - Nominations for Pride of PoCo Garden Awards Closing Soon - Time is running out for Port Coquitlam residents to show their appreciation of our local gardener’s efforts to beautify our community. The Pride of PoCo Garden Awards deadline for nominations is Friday, July 17, 2009.
• 2009-07-09 - Press Release - Public Opportunities for Comment on City's Financial Strategy - At 6:30 pm on Thursday, July 16, 2009, City Council is inviting the community to comment on the proposed guidelines for the 2010 – 2014 Financial Plan and to provide input on the City’s new strategic financial direction.
• 2009-07-02 - Press Release - Physical Activity Measurement Survey Underway in Port Coquitlam - Port Coquitlam has commissioned a telephone survey through its Active Communities Initiative to measure and monitor community physical activity levels.

June

• 2009-06-25 - Press Release - Port Coquitlam Leads the Way in Composting Kitchen Green Waste - As municipalities across Metro Vancouver begin to step up their composting efforts, Port Coquitlam has already diverted almost 500 tonnes of waste from the landfill since starting its Kitchen Green Waste Collection Program a year ago.
• 2009-06-23 - EPCom Field Day at Castle Park - June 27-28 - CQ, CQ, CQ … That’s how amateur radio operators call each other when they’re trying to make contact. And this weekend, members of Port Coquitlam’s Emergency Preparedness Communications team (EPCom) will be calling CQ for twenty-four hours straight while participating in a worldwide radio competition known as Field Day.
• 2009-06-23 - Press Release - Community to Help Set Vision for PoCo Heritage Strategy - What does heritage mean to you? That’s what the City of Port Coquitlam will be asking residents this summer as it begins to develop its first heritage strategic plan, the PoCo Heritage Strategy.
• 2009-06-02 - Press Release - June is Bike Month - The City of Port Coquitlam has proclaimed June as Bike Month and, with the weather warming up, it’s a great time to enjoy the open road. Cycling is about fun and, with plenty of opportunities along Port Coquitlam’s tree-lined streets, trails and bike lanes, you can find enjoyment cycling in your own city.
• 2009-06-01 - Press Release - Bear Aware Community Open House - Where can you go on Saturday, June 6 for some great fun and activities that are not only all free, but will help your whole family learn about bears and keeping safe in bear country?
  
• 2009-06-01 - Press Release -City Seeks Public Input on Environmental Strategic Plan -  The City of Port Coquitlam has a long history of effectiveJune effective efforts to protect the environment, which are supported by Council through the Environmental Enhancement Committee and a sustainability initiative.
  

May

• 2009-05-29 - Press Release - PoCoMAP Updated (pdf) - A recent upgrade has made PoCoMAP, the City of Port Coquitlam’s interactive mapping tool, easier to use and more functional than ever. Notably, PoCoMAP is available to Mac users for the first time.
• 2009-05-12 - Press Release - 2009 Financial Plan (pdf) - After some difficult decisions related to the global financial crisis, Port Coquitlam City Council unanimously adopted a 2009-2013 Financial Plan Monday night that meets the City’s commitments with the lowest possible impact on taxpayers.

April

• 2009-04-28 - Press Release - Bear Aware Coordinator Begins (pdf) -  Not many people know as much about bears as Louise Williams – or find them as fascinating as she does. But the City of Port Coquitlam’s new Bear Aware Coordinator is working to change that.
• 2009-04-27 - Press Release - Third Award for City of Port Coquitlam's Annual Reports (pdf) - The City of Port Coquitlam has earned its third consecutive award for its Annual Report, placing it among a select group of Canadian jurisdictions.
  
• 2009-04-30 - Press Release - EP Week - Free Eco Bag (pdf) - Port Coquitlam families can find out if they’re prepared for a disaster on May 9 – and walk away with a free eco shopping bag for their efforts.
  
• 2009-04-22 - Press Release - Volunteer Awards (pdf) - About 250 people came together at Riverside Secondary Tuesday night to marvel at contortionists, be awed by a mentalist and be enchanted by jazz musicians, as the community honoured local volunteers at the City of Port Coquitlam’s 2009 Volunteer Recognition Awards and Tribute.
  
• 2009-04-21 - Press Release - Healthy Kids Fair (pdf) - Port Coquitlam’s fourth annual Healthy Kids Fair invites children aged 0 to 6 and their parents to celebrate the Olympic spirit.
• 2009-04-20 - Press Release - Residents Pitch In to Beautify Port Coquitlam on April 25 (pdf) - Residents armed with garbage grabbers, gloves and bags will converge on seven locations in Port Coquitlam on April 25 during the Pitch In for PoCo Pride event.

March

• 2009-03-30 - Press Release - Tim White Retro Exhibit (pdf) - From his early days as an art student, through his many explorations of style, this retrospective exhibition celebrates the artistic commitment of Tim White (1939‐1999).
• 2009-03-26 - Press Release - City-wide Garage Sale {pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents can turn their household cast-offs into cash while helping the environment during Port Coquitlam’s first City-wide garage sale on Saturday, April 18.
  
• 2009-03-26 - Press Release - CMO Reaches Half-Way Mark (pdf) - Port Coquitlam’s skyline will soon change forever, with the installation of the steel span structures that will support the Coast Meridian Overpass bridge deck.
  
• 2009-03-23 - Press Release - City Issues Earth Hour Challenge (pdf) - The City of Port Coquitlam today issued a friendly challenge to the City of Coquitlam to see which community will save more energy during Earth set for Saturday, March 28 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
  
• 2009-03-12 - Press Release - New committee chairs appointed (pdf) - Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore redistributed the workload for City Councillors this week with a change in committee chair positions.
  
• 2009-03-10 - Media Release - Online Report Card, Blog Mark New Council's 100th Day in Office (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents will be able to keep tabs on their Mayor and City even better after a new webpage for Mayor Greg Moore is launched on March 11.
• 2009-03-06 - Press Release - Bear Awareness (pdf) - As bear season approaches, the City of Port
  Coquitlam is taking action by launching a new Bear Aware program, considering change to its garbage bylaw and pushing for more provincial resources.
  
• 2009-03-06 - Press Release - Port Coquitlam Council Goes on the Road April 14 (pdf) - Upholstered armchairs and polished wood will be swapped for plastic seats, folding tables and some good old-fashioned community discussion on Tuesday, April 14 – when Port Coquitlam City Council hosts its first Town Hall Meeting of 2009.
• 2009-03-05 - PSA - Change Your Clocks - Check Your Smoke Alarms (pdf)  - This weekend when you move your clocks forward check your smoke alarms too. Remember only a working smoke alarm can save your life. Surveys show that as many as 50% of smoke alarms have dead batteries. Changing your smoke alarm battery when daylight savings time begins or ends can be a life saving habit.
• 2009-03-03 - Press Release - Transit Survey (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents surveyed on transit plan and services. What’s your opinion of transit in Port Coquitlam, and what changes would you like to see in the future?
  
• 2009-03-02 - Press Release - Mayor's Action Team on Homelessness (pdf) - What do you get when you add over 20 diverse and dedicated individuals to one of the most significant social problems in Port Coquitlam? When Mayor Greg Moore does the math, the outcome is: fewer homeless people.

February

• 2009-02-24 - Press Release - Evergreen Line to Complement Port Coquitlam Transportation Efforts (pdf) - The Evergreen Line rapid transit extension will complement the City of Port Coquitlam’s ongoing efforts to improve access and mobility, Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore says.
• 2009-02-23 - Press Release - Wear Pink in Port Coquitlam to Say No to Bullies (pdf) - Pink is the latest trend in clothing in Port Coquitlam, but it’s not about fashion. City Council and staff will be seen wearing pink shirts tonight and this week as part of the City of Port Coquitlam’s Stop Bullying Campaign.
  
• 2009-02-23 - Press Release - Nominate That Special Volunteer for Port Coquitlam Award (pdf) - Nominations are now being accepted for the City of Port Coquitlam’s 2009 Volunteer Recognition Awards. Terasen Gas joins the City for the eleventh year as the corporate sponsor of the annual awards and volunteer tribute.
  
• 2009-02-23 - Press Release - Heritage First Program (pdf) - A new Heritage First program in the City of Port Coquitlam will coordinate and support initiatives intended to preserve the City’s built heritage.
  
• 2009-02-17 - Press Release - Citizens Review Port Coquitlam Council Remuneration (pdf) - Six Port Coquitlam citizens have been appoint Council remuneration task force, which is expected to report its recommendations by late April.
• 2009-02-03 - Press Release - Waste Reduction Pilot Program (pdf) - The City of Port Coquitlam will test out different pickup schedules for garbage, recycling and kitchen/green waste at selected households this spring – the City’s latest effort to reduce how much garbage is going to the landfill.

January 

• 2009-01-27 - Press Release - Financial Play Survey Results (pdf)  - A City of Port Coquitlam survey suggests that most residents are generally satisfied with how their municipal tax dollars are being spent.
  
• 2009-01-20 - Press Release - May Day Wild Card Applications (pdf) - 2009 marks the 86^th annual Port Coquitlam’s May Day celebration and once again the  Planning Team is accepting Wild Card applications for the 2009 May Day Royal Party.
• 2009-01-19 - Press Release - Success of Online Financial Planning Survey (pdf) - With critical financial decisions coming up, the City of Port Coquitlam has successfully tapped into technology once again to find out what taxpayers are thinking.
• 2009-01-05 - Press Release - Public Input Opportunities - 2009 Financial Plan (pdf)  - Port Coquitlam citizens have two ways to get involved in the City’s 2009 - 2013 budget process and participate in financial planning sessions scheduled in January 2009. City Council invites all citizens to attend two public input sessions being held on January 12 and 13. The public can also provide comments via an online survey that will be available on the City’s website as of January 13.
• 2009-01-02 - Press Release - Council Community Connections - New Program Gives Port Coquitlam Groups a Chance to Shine (pdf) - Port Coquitlam community members now have another reason to attend a City Council meeting: a new program that will showcase a different community group, school or organizations at each meeting.
• 2009-01-02 - Public Service Announcement - Curbside Christmas Tree Collection & Recycling Services (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents receiving waste collection services from the City are reminded of the City’s free Christmas tree curbside collection service from January 7 to 13, 2009.

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