Clear and on-going communication with residents is a top priority for the City of Port Coquitlam. As part of this process, we issue news releases to the local media with important information on City programs, services and other initiatives.
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PORT COQUITLAM, BC – July 21, 2021… Port Coquitlam families can register July 27 for a new preschool opening this October at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC). With construction of the PCCC wrapping up, Port Coquitlam is seeking Fraser Health approval for...
With COVID-19 restrictions lifting, Port Coquitlam residents will be able to take advantage of increased opportunities for recreation, sport, fitness, and arts programming this fall. Many registered and drop-in programs will resume in September, with additional...
Pride events at both the Shaughnessy Pop-up Park and Leigh Square on Saturday, July 24 will celebrate the LGBT2SQ+ communities with live music, food and displays. Everyone interested in showing their support is invited to attend the two events, which reflect Port...
PORT COQUITLAM, BC, July 14, 2021. . . Port Coquitlam is moving forward with freezing recreation admission fees and implementing other changes to encourage participation and reduce financial barriers when facilities start to reopen later this year. Port Coquitlam...
The City of Port Coquitlam invites the public to two new art exhibitions in Leigh Square featuring the work of visual artists Jen Candela, Lyndsay McKay, Christina Norberg, and Arleigh Wood. The Michel Wright Gallery and Outlet Gallery in Leigh Square will be...
With warm weather drawing more people outdoors, Port Coquitlam is reminding residents to consider others using parks, trails and outdoor spaces and help keep these areas clean and safe for everyone. Families, seniors and people of all ages have been enjoying Port...
PORT COQUITLAM, BC, July 5, 2021 – Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Anmore and Belcarra are sharing in a provincial FireSmart grant of almost a half million dollars that will help create local jobs while improving wildfire preparedness and reducing property risk in their...
As COVID-19 restrictions ease with Step 3 of B.C.’s Restart Plan, Port Coquitlam facilities are gradually beginning to return to normal operations and program capacity. As of July 2, the City’s formerly closed facilities and amenities will slowly begin to reopen....
Port Coquitlam residents are being advised to stay cool and hydrated after a heat warning has been issued for the region. The City has compiled resources to help residents avoid preventable heat illnesses. For more information, visit portcoquitlam.ca/heat. To avoid...
PORT COQUITLAM, BC, June 23, 2021. . . Visitors will be welcomed back this Friday to the bigger and better Shaughnessy Pop-up Park, kicking off a summer of outdoor fun in Port Coquitlam. Construction fencing installed in early May will come down on June 25 to reveal...
Ximena Ibacache
Manager of Communications & Administrative Services
Tel: 604.927.5499
Email: ibacachex@portcoquitlam.ca
2580 Shaughnessy Street
Port Coquitlam BC
V3C 2A8
Business Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays)
