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.
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For media requests and inquiries please complete a media inquiry form here.
Voting for the People’s Choice winner in the PoCo Best Biz Awards is now open until Feb. 12. Anyone can vote for their favourite nominated business, and voters who live in Port Coquitlam will be entered in a draw for a $100 gift card to a local business. Over 100...
Port Coquitlam, BC – Jan. 31, 2023… Port Coquitlam’s burgeoning craft brewery industry is participating in one of five Metro Vancouver Tasting Passport promotions running throughout the month of February. The tasting passport gives participants the chance to win a...
Calling all businesses, vendors, restaurants and organizations to join the fun by participating in this historic centennial event – 100th Port Coquitlam Rotary May Day parade. Held in downtown Port Coquitlam, the Rotary May Day parade is one of the...
PORT COQUITLAM, BC – January 26, 2023… The City of Port Coquitlam is excited to welcome a new Pacific Junior Hockey League team to the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC). The new team is set to play out of the Jon Baillie Arena which seats 780 spectators at the...
PORT COQUITLAM, BC – Jan. 25, 2023… The countdown to the 100th May Days is on, with 100 days left until the official opening ceremonies begin on May 5. May Days is a spring festival in downtown Port Coquitlam dating back to 1923 that attracts thousands of people from...
Eighteen people representing a broad range of equity-deserving groups will provide their input to Port Coquitlam as the City’s Roundtable on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion begins its third year. The individuals were among those who recently applied for a spot on...
The City of Port Coquitlam’s Annual May Days spring festival is approaching and sponsorship opportunities are available. This year, the City will be celebrating its 100th year of May Days with a variety of activities in a week-long event. This is a great opportunity...
Port Coquitlam, BC – JANUARY 9, 2023… Nominations are now open for the Port Coquitlam Best Biz Awards, back for the eighth year to shine the spotlight on local businesses. Anyone can nominate their own or another Port Coquitlam business until Feb. 1 using the online...
The City is looking for enthusiastic children and youth to join in the centennial celebration of Port Coquitlam’s official 100th annual May Days. Port Coquitlam children and youth are invited to take part in this year’s May Day celebrations as either a royal party...
Port Coquitlam dog owners have until Feb. 1 to get a $15 discount on their dog’s 2023 licence. Dog licences are required for all dogs age six months and up in Port Coquitlam, with fees helping to pay for services such as sheltering and adoption of strays, and bylaw...
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)
