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.
This page includes current and archived media releases, links of interest to the media, and media contact information.
Requests for interview and responses are coordinated through our Communications department. We do our best to make spokespeople available and to respond to inquiries in a timely fashion.
PORT COQUITLAM, BC – Apr. 1, 2020… Kids can learn how to make slime, improve their soccer skills, make paper hearts and more through Port Coquitlam’s new video series. Available at www.portcoquitlam.ca/recreation, the free series kicks off today with children’s...
PORT COQUITLAM, BC – Mar. 31, 2020… Port Coquitlam continues to serve the community during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with more online services – including Council meetings – and continuing progress on important infrastructure work. Starting Apr. 7, Council...
PORT COQUITLAM, BC – Mar. 25, 2020… Port Coquitlam is inviting children and teens to help spread hope and cheer to help the community through the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Residents are encouraged to submit artwork based on the theme “We Are All in this...
PORT COQUITLAM, BC – Mar. 25, 2020…Port Coquitlam is launching year-round weekly green cart pickup earlier than planned, as more residents spend time at home during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Starting tomorrow, year-round weekly pickup of green cart...
PORT COQUITLAM, BC – Mar. 24, 2020…With the closing of facilities, the City of Port Coquitlam is providing targeted support and resources to older adults, who are at higher risk to catch the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “Seniors are one of the higher risk populations...
PORT COQUITLAM, BC – Mar. 22, 2020. …Effective immediately, the City of Port Coquitlam is closing all sports courts, sports fields and skate parks to help stop the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “Some people are just not getting the message as we’ve...
Effective immediately, the City of Port Coquitlam is closing all public playgrounds to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). All public parks in Port Coquitlam remain open. At this time, public washrooms in parks remain open with increased cleaning....
PORT COQUITLAM, BC – Mar. 18, 2020…The City of Port Coquitlam is waiving the March 31 penalty and extending the deadline for payment of 2020 utility bills in response to City facilities being closed to the public this week to help stop the spread of the coronavirus...
PORT COQUITLAM, BC – Mar. 17, 2020…The City of Port Coquitlam is calling on local businesses to take action to slow down the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Following the directions being provided by the Provincial Medical Officer yesterday, businesses are being...
PORT COQUITLAM, BC – Mar. 16, 2020, 9 a.m. …Effective immediately, the City of Port Coquitlam is closing community facilities including the Port Coquitlam Community Centre, Hyde Creek Centre, Terry Fox Library, Outlet and the Gathering Place. Services are also being...
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Pardeep Purewal
Manager of Communications & Admin Services
City of Port Coquitlam
Tel 604.927.5335 Cel 604.218.0533
Email purewalp@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)
