• 2011-11-24 PSA - Medal bearers sought for Rick Hansen Relay (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents who have made a difference in the lives of others can win a chance to be a medal bearer when the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay rolls through town on May 17, 2012.
  
• 2011-11-22 PSA - Volunteer Snow Angels sought (pdf) - With snow in the forecast this winter, the City of Port Coquitlam is issuing a call for volunteer Snow Angels.
  
• 2011-11-22 - PSA - Christmas in Leigh Square This Saturday (pdf) - Downtown Port Coquitlam will get into the holiday season this Saturday with the annual Christmas in Leigh Square celebration from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine.
  
• 2010-11-16- PSA - Volunteers sought for 2012 citizen advisory posts (pdf) - The application deadline is Nov. 30 for a variety of 2012 citizen advisory positions on City of Port Coquitlam committees and boards.
  
• 2011-11-16 Press Release - Information meeting for compost facility - Port Coquitlam residents are invited to learn the facts, ask questions and provide feedback about a proposed compost facility at a public information meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 29 from 7-9 p.m. in the City Council chambers.
• 2011-11-09 PSA - Alternate-week green cart pickup resumes (pdf) - The City of Port Coquitlam resumes its regular alternate-week collection schedule for green carts – used for food scraps and yard trimmings – on Nov. 15.
  
• 2011-11-02 Press Release - Second award for CMO (pdf) - Port Coquitlam’s Coast Meridian Overpass (CMO) has been recognized with a second engineering award this year.
  
• 2011-11-02 PSA - More opportunities to cast your vote (pdf) - Port Coquitlam voters don’t have to wait until Nov. 19 to cast their vote for a new mayor, councillors and school trustees.
  

October 2011:

• 2011-10-31 PSA - Online transportation survey ends Friday (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents have until Friday to share their views on how people should get around the community by bicycle, foot, transit and car in the future.
• 2011-10-31 PSA - Check your smoke alarm when you fall back (pdf) - Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services is reminding residents to check their smoke alarms when they turn their clocks back one hour on Nov. 6.
• 2011-10-26 PSA - Recycle your pumpkin this year (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents are being reminded to recycle – not trash – their pumpkins after Halloween this year.
  
• 2011-10-20 - PSA - Share your views on transportation (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents who take a short online survey by Nov. 4 will be helping determine how people get around the City by bicycle, foot, transit and car in the future.
  
• 2011-10-19 Press Release - Downtown off-leash area opening soon (pdf) - Dogs will have a place in downtown Port Coquitlam to run and play off-leash when the City opens its second dog park in mid-November.
  
• 2011-10-05 Press Release - Firefighters deliver pizza plus safety (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents ordering from Domino’s on Oct. 14 might get a lot more than pizza delivered to their home.
  
• 2011-10-03 Press Release - Talk transportation at open house Oct 18 (pdf) - What are Port Coquitlam’s transportation challenges? What amenities are needed to help residents get around by bicycle, foot, transit and car? How should the City spend its transportation dollars in the future?

• 2011-09-29 Press Release - City waste and web efforts recognized (pdf) - Communities across B.C. have recognized the City of Port Coquitlam’s innovative approach to both waste reduction and online communications.
  
  • Download: UBCM 2011 - Leadership Innovation Submission - Port Coquitlam (pdf)
  • Download: UBCM 2011 - Best Practices - Website Submission - Port Coquitlam (pdf)
    
    
• 2011-09-19 - PSA - Bear regulations enforced in Port Coquitlam (pdf) - For the first time, the City of Port Coquitlam has begun enforcing the bear regulations in its Solid Waste Bylaw on both the north and south sides of the community.
  
• 2011-09-16 - Press Release - Completion of Broadway Street celebrated on Sept. 16 (pdf) - After more than a year of road works, federal, provincial and municipal representatives gathered with business and community members on Sept. 16 to celebrate the reconstruction of Broadway Street.
  
• 2011-09-14 - Press Release - City launches waste-loss challenge (pdf) - By making better use of their green and blue carts, Port Coquitlam residents are diverting 62 per cent of their household waste away from the landfill and saving tens of thousands in disposal fees each year.
  
• 2011-09-12 - Letter to the Editor - Municipal Auditor General (pdf) - I am writing to correct information which appeared recently in the Tri-City News regarding the Port Coquitlam City Council’s concerns about the provincial government’s proposal to create a Municipal Auditor General position.
  
• 2011-09-08 PSA - Hyde Creek Pool schedule change (pdf) - After the annual maintenance shut-down, the lap pool and water slide at Hyde Creek Recreation Centre in Port Coquitlam will re-open Saturday, Sept. 10.
  
• 2011-09-07 PSA - Rediscover Broadway Street on Sept 16 (pdf) - After more than a year of road works, the community is invited to rediscover Broadway Street at a public event Sept. 16 featuring lunch, entertainment, a business fair with more than 30 booths, prize draws and other festivities.
  
• 2011-09-07-Press Release - Celebrate sports Sept 16 and 17 (pdf) After more than a year of road works, the community is invited to rediscover Broadway Street at a public event Sept. 16 featuring lunch, entertainment, a business fair and other festivities.
• 2011-09-02 PSA - City performing online maintenance (pdf) - The City of Port Coquitlam is performing maintenance of online services as of 4:30 pm, Friday Sept. 9 with services restored by the morning of Sunday, Sept. 11.

August 2011:

• 2011-08-25 PSA - Are You Ready for the Civic Election (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents will select a mayor, councillors and school trustees on November 19. Residents have until Sept. 27 to make sure they’re on the Voter’s List or they will have to register at the polls.
  
• 2011-08-16 Press Release - 2011 PoCo Garden Awards Winners (pdf) - The PoCo Garden Club and the City of Port Coquitlam announce the winners of the fifteenth annual Pride of PoCo Garden Awards.

July 2011:

• 2011-07-25 Press Release - City of Port Coquitlam resolves waste billing issue (pdf) - Port Coquitlam City Council voted unanimously tonight to waive two years of retroactive waste collection charges for 87 homes.
  
• 2011-07-11 Press Release - 2011 PoCo Garden Awards Nominations Closing (pdf) - Time is running out for Port Coquitlam residents to show their civic pride and their appreciation of our local gardener’s efforts to beautify our community. The Pride of PoCo Garden Awards deadline for nominations is on Friday, July 15, 2011.
  
• 2011-07-07 - Press Release - Public Comment on Financial Plan (pdf) - The City of Port Coquitlam’s Finance and Intergovernmental Committee (FIG) will be holding a Public Opportunity to Comment before commencing preparation of the 2012 - 2016 Financial Plan on Thursday, July 14, 2011.
  
• 2011-07-06 - Press Release - New Fire Chief (pdf) - After an extensive search, the City of Port Coquitlam is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Delmonico as the City's new Fire Chief.

June 2011:

• 2011-06-27 - PSA Canada Day Barbecue (pdf) - Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services invites you to celebrate Canada Day with them at Castle Park and feast in a Wild Salmon Barbecue.
  
• 2011-06-21 - PSA Book of Condolences to commemorate Betty Fox (pdf) - The passing of Betty Fox last week represents a significant loss to the community of Port Coquitlam. As people learned of this news and shared their grief, they may be looking for opportunities to pay their respects and wishes to the Fox family.
  
• 2011-06-17 - Media Statement Regarding Betty Fox (pdf) - The City of Port Coquitlam would like to extend heartfelt condolences to the Fox family following the passing of Betty Fox, mother to Terry Fox.
  
• 2011-06-15 - Press Release - 2010 Annual Report looks back at eventful year (pdf) - Opening the award-winning Coast Meridian Overpass. Leading the region in starting alternate-week garbage pickup. Helping the community show its spirit during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. Winning a civic engagement best practices award for online outreach.
  
• 2011-06-14 - Press Release - New Corporate Strategic Plan Guides Port Coquitlam to 2020 - (pdf) - City Council approved the Strategic Plan, entitled Vision 2020, at it's meeting Monday night.  The long-term planning document replaces Port Coquitlam's first Strategic Plan, adopted in 2002.
• 2011-06-13 - PSA - Paper Shredding Event (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents with piles of paper can securely dispose of them for free at a Community Shredding Event set for June 18, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex, 2150 Wilson Ave.
  
• 2011-06-08 - Press Release 2011 PoCo Garden Awards Nominations (pdf) - It’s time for Port Coquitlam residents to show their civic pride, and their appreciation of our local gardeners’ efforts to beautify our community. Nominations for the Pride of PoCo Garden Awards are now open and will continue until Friday, July 15, 2011.
• 2011-06-08 - PSA - Prevent fires this summer by grilling safely (pdf) - Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services is reminding residents of the fire risks associated with barbecuing following a house fire Saturday night.
• 2011-06-07 - PSA New sprinkling regulations in Port Coquitlam (pdf) - Evening lawn sprinkling in Port Coquitlam is no longer permitted, following the introduction of new sprinkling regulations June 1 across the Metro Vancouver region.
• 2011-06-06 Press Release 2011 Heritage Photo Contest (pdf) - What’s a day in the life of Port Coquitlam? Local
  shutterbugs are being asked to interpret this theme for a photo contest running until Aug. 26.
  

May 2011:

• 2011-05-16 - Press Release - Technology Providing Opportunities To Connect (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents are embracing opportunities to get involved in their city – particularly when technology is involved.
  
• 2011-05-09 - PSA - Weekly Green Cart Pick Up Starts May 17.pdf (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents can start putting their green carts out at the curb every week as of May 17.
  
• 2011-05-02 - Press Release - New Speed Reader Boards To Improve Safety (pdf) - Speeders in two high-collision locations in Port Coquitlam now have a visible reminder to slow down.
  

April 2011:

• 2011-04-14 - Press Release - Rick Hansen Relay to visit Port Coquitlam (pdf) - A community celebration will greet the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay when it rolls through Port Coquitlam on May 17, 2012.
  
• 2011-04-13 - Press Release - Port Coquitlam unveils new volunteer award (pdf) - Port Coquitlam volunteers were celebrated at a gala event Tuesday night that included the unveiling of the City’s first Lifetime Volunteer Award.
• 2011-04-12 - Press Release - Youth Week in Port Coquitlam - May 1 - 7 (pdf) - Port Coquitlam Parks and Recreation and youth volunteers gear up for 7 days of events in the Tri-Cities
  

March 2011:

• 2011-03-29 - Media Release - Open House for Draft Corporate Strategic Plan (pdf) - An open house on April 7 will offer one of the final opportunities to provide input on the Corporate Strategic Plan that will guide the City of Port Coquitlam’s decisions into the future.
  
• 2011-03-28 - Media Release - Recycle Unwanted Items At City-Wide Garage Sale April 16 (pdf) - Port Coquitlam residents who are cleaning out their closets this spring can help find a new home for their unwanted items by taking part in the City-wide Garage Sale on Saturday, April 16.
  
• 2011-03-21 - Press Release - Earth Hour Part Of Year-Round Energy-Saving Efforts (pdf) - The decorative lights outside Port Coquitlam City Hall will go dark this Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 pm, signaling the arrival of Earth Hour and encouraging the community to find ways to save energy year-round.
• 2011-03-07 - Media Release - CMO receives prestigious engineering (pdf) - Port Coquitlam’s Coast Meridian Overpass (CMO) has received a prestigious engineering award, almost a year to the day after opening to the public on March 7, 2010.

February 2011:

• 2011-02-28 - Media Release - EnviroPlan key to a greener future (pdf) - Reducing waste, conserving water, saving energy and other earth-friendly actions will be front and centre in future City of Port Coquitlam decisions, after the adoption of the City’s first environmental strategic plan.
  
• 2011-02-25 - Media Release - Less garbage and lower costs after first year of initiative (pdf) - A year after Port Coquitlam introduced two leading-edge waste-reduction programs, residents have saved $165,000, are sending 26% less garbage to the landfill, and can look forward to another zero increase in garbage rates for 2011.
  
• 2011-02-16 - Media Release - Food Scraps Recycling Expanded to Multi-Family Homes.pdf (pdf) - More than 7,000 apartment and townhouse residences will have the opportunity to join in Port Coquitlam’s food scraps and yard trimmings program starting in April.
• 2011-02-15 - Media Release - More schools get City food scraps and recycling pickup (pdf) - Thousands of students will be able to keep their leftover lunches and plastic containers out of the landfill this year, as the City of Port Coquitlam’s food scraps and recycling programs expand into five more local schools.
  
• 2011-02-14 - Media Release - Anti-Bullying Day (pdf) - Bullying isn’t welcome in Port Coquitlam – on Feb. 23 or any other day of the year. For the fourth year in a row, the City of Port Coquitlam will take part in Pink Shirt Day to help raise awareness about bullying in schools and the community.
  
• 2011-02-04 - Press Release - Port Coquitlam Keeps The Spirit Alive (pdf) - The City of Port Coquitlam will be painting the town red again Feb. 12-19 as it continues to build on the legacy of the Olympics
  
• 2011-02-04 - Press Release - Awards Encourage Volunteers Who Juggle It All (pdf) - People like Renée Chadwick and Ian Barrie don’t volunteer because they expect to be rewarded.
  

January 2011

• 2011-01-17 - PSA - Great Canadian ShakeOut (pdf) - Residents across the Tri-Cities are urged to join in the largest earthquake drill in BC history on Jan. 26 at 10 a.m. – the Great British Columbia ShakeOut.
  
• 2011-01-17 - PSA - New 10K Run Offered in Port Coquitlam (pdf) - Peaceful forest trails and scenic dike views will greet participants in a new 10K run in Port Coquitlam this spring.
  
• 2010-01-11 Media Release - 2010 a year of legacies and innovation (pdf) - Innovation and leadership played a strong role in Port Coquitlam’s accomplishments in 2010, according to Port Coquitlam Mayor Greg Moore.
  

Media Contact
Pardeep Purewal
Manager of Communications and Administrative Services
Tel: 604.927.5335
Fax: 604.927.5331
Email: purewalp@portcoquitlam.ca

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Port Coquitlam BC V3C 2A8

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