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		<title>Get Your Wheels Ready and Ride During Go By Bike Week</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1966</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:05:43 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Stop by Coquitlam’s Celebration Stations during Go by Bike Week, May 30 to June 5, for a quick bike check and tips.</description>
		
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		<title>Coquitlam Advances Housing and Infrastructure Planning  in Southwest Neighbourhoods</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1968</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 14:52:44 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Coquitlam has updated its long-range plan for Southwest Coquitlam, aiming to balance provincially mandated housing growth with infrastructure planning, neighbourhood transitions and access to local amenities.</description>
		
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		<title>Night Time Road Work – North Road and Lougheed Highway</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1965</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 08:33:56 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>BC Hydro will be completing restoration work along the northbound lane on North Rd from Lougheed Hwy to Young St, and the westbound lane on Lougheed Hwy from North Rd to Rochester Ave. Work will take place nightly from  June 1 to June 5.</description>
		
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		<title>Road Work - Como Lake Avenue at Thermal Drive</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1817</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 14:23:34 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>City crews will be completing underground utility work along Como Lake Avenue at Thermal Drive on Monday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting). Westbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane on Como Lake Avenue.</description>
		
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		<title>Night Time Road Work – Lougheed Highway between Barnet Highway and Colony Farm Road</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1958</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 07:14:08 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>City crews will be completing shouldering and vegetation work along Lougheed Highway between Barney Highway and Colony Farm Road, starting June 1 to 6. Work will occur nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Traffic will be impacted. Please plan extra time.</description>
		
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		<title>Release the Hounds! City Approves New Dog Park</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1959</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 15:28:03 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Dog owners will soon have a new pooch park in the southwest neighbourhood of Burquitlam-Lougheed for their furry friends to play and socialize.</description>
		
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		<title>Night Time Road Work – Lougheed Highway and King Edward Street</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1963</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 16:32:27 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>The intersection of Lougheed Highway and King Edward Street is being repaved. Work will take place during the night time hours starting on Tuesday, May 26.</description>
		
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		<title>Coquitlam Investing in Parks and Facilities Improvements to Support a Healthy Community</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1960</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 15:25:43 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>In 2025, the City of Coquitlam invested more than $22 million in upgrades to parks and facilities across the community, helping keep these spaces safe, accessible and welcoming for residents over the years to come.</description>
		
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		<title>Fire Prevention is Everyone’s Responsibility</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1961</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 12:16:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>As warmer, drier weather increases the risk of fire in parks and forested areas, the fine for smoking in City parks increases to $500 each summer from June 1 to September 30.</description>
		
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		<title>Community Supports, Services and Accessibility Highlighted at Coquitlam Resource Fair</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1931</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 14:46:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Discover accessible programs, services and supports available in Coquitlam at the City’s AccessAbility Resource Fair on May 24, held in recognition of National AccessAbility Week.</description>
		
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		<title>Road Closure – Ranch Park Way at Dewdney Trunk Road</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1946</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:03:15 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Access to Ranch Park Way will be closed at Dewdney Trunk Road, starting May 22 for approximately one month, as Metro Vancouver completes work on the Dewdney Trunk Road Water Main. Please plan an alternate route to avoid delays.</description>
		
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		<title>Join Us for a Fire Prevention Education Open House and Stay Safe this Summer</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1956</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 16:46:33 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 6 to join Coquitlam Fire/Rescue and learn practical ways to reduce wildfire risks.</description>
		
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		<title>Property Taxes are due July 2, 2026</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1955</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:25:29 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Property tax notices are being mailed out to Coquitlam property owners next week. If you’ve signed up for e-bills through MyCoquitlam, expect to receive your bill this week. Payment is due July 2, 2026.</description>
		
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		<title>Annual Closure Planned for Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1952</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 11:05:05 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Due to annual scheduled maintenance, Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex will be temporarily closed, starting Tuesday, June 2 and will reopen on June 29.</description>
		
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		<title>Underground Utility Work - Shaughnessy Street from Lodge Drive to Parkland Drive</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1939</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:23:14 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>The City&#39;s contractor will be completing underground utility work along Shaughnessy Street from Lodge Drive to Parkland Drive, starting May 22 and will be ongoing for six weeks. Work will take place Mon to Fri, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please plan extra time.</description>
		
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		<title>SPARC Grant Funds Community Accessibility Improvements</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1951</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:09:45 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>The City is taking steps to improve accessibility for residents and visitors by removing maze gates, supported by a $25,000 grant from SPARC BC.</description>
		
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		<title>Drop into Fun Activities with the School’s Out Pass</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1950</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:39:10 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Kids and teens up to 18 years old can enjoy unlimited drop-in activities at Coquitlam’s pools and recreation centres during school breaks – all for just $25 with the School’s Out Pass.</description>
		
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		<title>Underground Utility Work - Intersection of Austin Avenue and Laurentian Crescent</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1934</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:54:45 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>The City&#39;s contractor will be completing water main work at the intersection of Austin Avenue and Laurentian Crescent, starting on May 19 and will be ongoing for two weeks. Work will take place Mon to Fri, 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. Traffic flow will be impacted.</description>
		
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		<title>Go Behind the Scenes with the Public Works Crews Who Keep Coquitlam Running</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1945</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:50:49 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>During Public Works Week, residents are invited to learn about these services and how they support everyday life, including at a free, family-friendly open house on May 23.</description>
		
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		<title>Road Closure – Cedar Drive from 4150 Cedar Drive to Gilleys Trail</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1937</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 11:37:50 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Starting May 11, a section of Cedar Drive between 4150 Cedar Drive and Gilleys Trail (north of Victoria Drive) will be fully closed 24/7 until fall 2027. All road users, including drivers, cyclists and pedestrians, will be detoured via Victoria Drive.</description>
		
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		<title>Proposed Updates to High-Density Zoning Support Housing Choices</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1942</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:58:31 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>The City of Coquitlam is proposing to modernize its high-density zones to continue delivering housing options near SkyTrain, align with new Provincial requirements and evolve the City&#39;s successful rental incentive program to support a growing community.</description>
		
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		<title>Road Work - Intersection of Clarke Road and Como Lake Avenue</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1941</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:11:53 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>The City&#39;s contractor will be completing safety improvements at the intersection of Clarke Road and Como Lake Avenue, starting the week of May 11. Work will take place Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Traffic flow will be impacted.</description>
		
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		<title>Coquitlam Adopts Urban Forest Management Strategy to Protect and Grow the City’s Tree Canopy</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1940</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:10:49 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Coquitlam has officially adopted the City’s new Urban Forest Management Strategy, establishing a long-term framework to protect, enhance and grow Coquitlam’s urban forest as the community continues to evolve.</description>
		
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		<title>Mundy Park Pool Recognized for Design and Community Impact</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1936</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:01:27 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Coquitlam’s Mundy Park Pool is making a splash before the season even begins, earning two major provincial awards that recognize excellence in recreation facilities and the role they play in building vibrant, connected communities.</description>
		
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		<title>Coquitlam Adopts Streamlined Interim Official Community Plan</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1932</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 14:44:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Coquitlam now has a streamlined and user-friendly plan guiding how the city grows, with Council adopting the Interim Official Community Plan (OCP) earlier this week.</description>
		
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