2023 Community Calendar and Waste Collection Schedule

Collection zones

Collection is weekly for green carts (organics) and biweekly for blue (recycling) and grey (garbage) carts. Find your collection day info on the monthly calendar pages or:

• Download the free PoCo Sort & Report app: portcoquitlam.ca/sortreport

• Visit portcoquitlam.ca/waste (Waste Cart & Collection Info page)

For more waste sorting and collection information, check out the Sort it Right flipguide at portcoquitlam.ca/sortitright. A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH

This calendar has been printed on FSC®-certified paper with at least 10% post-consumer recycled content. The calendars were also delivered to Port Coquitlam households in 100% biodegradable plastic bags. Please recycle this calendar at the end of 2023.

One meal is enough to bring a bear back again and again. Secure attractants to keep your neighbourhood and bears safe and to avoid a fine. More info: portcoquitlam.ca/lockitright.

About our 2023 calendar

The theme of our 2023 calendar is once again Naturally PoCo, highlighting the beauty in the flowers, wildlife and landscapes that can be found in and around Port Coquitlam.

All photos featured in the calendar were submitted by community shutterbugs.

The cover image, entitled Humming Bird Nest, was captured by Michel Obadia near Hyde Creek.

We thank all contributors and will feature these and other submitted photos in City publications and portcoquitlam.ca/photos.

LOCK IT UP

• Secure attractants in a garage, shed, or with an approved cart lock.

• Pick ripe fruit and berries.

• Clean your barbecue after every use.

• Keep pet food and bird seed out of reach.

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• Only set out unlocked carts at the curb between 5:307:30 am on collection day [leave at least 1 m (3 ft) between carts].

• Secure them again by 7 pm.

Get the free Sort & Report app

Port Coquitlam’s free

Sort & Report app is a one-stop resource with a wide variety of uses. Sort waste on the go, report problems, get collection alerts and more!

Download the app today to:

• Use the search engine to properly sort your waste

• View or print your personalized collection schedule

• Set up collection reminders

• Report a problem with any City service

• Stay up-to-date about schedule or service changes

• And more!

Info & download links: portcoquitlam.ca/sortreport

Don’t be a wishcycler.

Do you put things in the recycling bin without knowing if they can be recycled, or if you have prepared them properly?

When you wishcycle, more goes to the landfill. Wishcycling can also lead to expensive fines for the City, driving up costs that are passed on to taxpayers.

TWO WAYS TO AVOID WISHCYCLING:

1 Put waste in the right place

Check the Sort it Right search engine on the PoCo Sort & Report app or at portcoquitlam.ca/sortitright.

2 Prepare recyclables properly

• Empty and clean containers to prevent contaminating a load of recyclables.

• Keep recyclables loose to reduce processing problems – don’t bag, stack or bundle them

wishcycling • [wish] [sai·kluhng] verb

Learn more: portcoquitlam.ca/sortitright

Wishcycling is putting items in the recycling bin without knowing for sure if, where or how they should be recycled.

BLUE HERON IN THE SNOW BY DANIELLE COOPER

LOCATION: GREG MOORE TRAIL

Tree chipping 9am-4pm

#1 Fire Hall, 1725 Broadway Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe

Tree Chipping Jan 7-8 Firefighters will chip your tree for a donation, or you can chop it up for your green cart: portcoquitlam.ca/ greencart for info.

Keep Sidewalks Safe Properties must clear adjacent sidewalks after it snows. Be a good neighbour and clear others nearby: portcoquitlam.ca/ snow.

9am-4pm #1 Fire Hall, 1725 Broadway

Are You Prepared?

Learn what to do after a major emergency at a free course Feb. 4, May 6, Sept. 9 or Dec. 2: portcoquitlam.ca/ epcourses.

Dog Licences Due on Feb. 1 Did you know all dogs six months and up require an annual dog licence? Renew by Feb. 1 to save $15: portcoquitlam.ca/ dogs.

A Year of Art Enjoy art? Check out portcoquitlam.ca/ exhibitions for info about exhibitions throughout the year at Leigh Square.

Get Active in 2023 Make 2023 the year you get active and healthy. Find ideas at portcoquitlam.ca/ register.

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REFLECTIONS BY JIM WILLIAMS LOCATION: TRABOULAY POCO TRAIL

Glass bottles and jars go to a depot, not into your carts. portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

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MARCH 2023

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Dog licence renewals due portcoquitlam.ca/dogs

FREE emergency preparedness training 9am-12pm EP Training Ctr portcoquitlam.ca/epcourses Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe Groundhog Day

Family Day Fun Plan some quality time with your family Feb. 20. Find out about local activities at portcoquitlam.ca/ familyday.

PoCo Grand Prix is Back Learn about how you can participate, sponsor or volunteer at this exciting pro cycling race and festival set for July 14: pocograndprix.ca.

National Burn Awareness Week Feb 5-11 – Burn Prevention Tips: portcoquitlam.ca/burn

Volunteer Awards nominations open: portcoquitlam.ca/ volunteerawards

Check out our spring programs: portcoquitlam.ca/leisureguide

Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

Valentine’s Day National Flag of Canada Day

Cultural Roundtable RSVP arts@portcoquitlam.ca

Family Day activities portcoquitlam.ca/familyday Family Day (stat. holiday)

Spring program registration for PoCo residents only opens portcoquitlam.ca/register

Art Focus free art demo 7pm

The Outlet, Leigh Square Pink Shirt / BC Stop Bullying Day

Ash Wednesday

Pro-D Camp portcoquitlam.ca/register Spring program registration opens portcoquitlam.ca/register SD43 Pro D Day

Nominate a Special Volunteer Submit a Volunteer Recognition Award nomination by Mar. 10 to portcoquitlam.ca/ volunteerawards.

Activities for Seniors Learn about activities and social events for people 55 or older: portcoquitlam.ca/ seniors.

Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

Residential utility bills mailed by end of February

Kindness Counts on Feb. 22

Heritage Week Feb 20-26 – pocoheritage.org Heritage Week

Wear a pink shirt for BC Stop Bullying Day and help take a stand against bullying. Check out Feb. 22 activities at pocoyouth.com.

Understanding our History

Take the opportunity to learn more about Canada’s history. February is Black History Month and also includes Heritage Week Feb. 20 to 26. Find out about local heritage activities at pocoheritage.org, and visit Terry Fox Library for assistance to learn about Canada’s Black history.

More than Just Books at the Library Check out ukeleles, puzzles, telescopes, birdwatching backpacks, disc golf kits and more at Terry Fox Library: fvrl.ca.

Prevent Kitchen Fires Stay safe while cooking: always stay in the room, use low or medium heat for oil, and keep a pot lid or baking sheet handy to smother flames. More: portcoquitlam.ca/ firesafety.

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SUNRISE AT LIONS PARK BY MARIOLA LOCATION: LIONS PARK

Council

SD43 last day before spring break

Lock it Right! Bears are starting to get busy as spring arrives – secure all attractants! Go to portcoquitlam.ca/ lockitright for info.

Check Your Alarm Inspect and clean smoke alarms and replace batteries at least twice a year, and replace alarms every 10 years: portcoquitlam.ca/ smokealarm.

Fill Out Form for First Responders Submit an Emergency Notification Form each year to assist fire crews. Info: portcoquitlam.ca/ dispatchform.

Seniors’ St. Patrick’s Lunch portcoquitlam.ca/seniors St. Patrick’s Day

Sort & Report App Get the free PoCo Sort & Report app to sort waste, create pickup alerts, report problems and more: portcoquitlam.ca/ sortreport.

Spring Break Fun

Have a blast over the break at our day camps. 604.927.PLAY (7529) or visit portcoquitlam.ca/ register.

Community Capital Project Matching Grant deadline pocofoundation.com

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OWL REFUGE BY MICHEL OBADIA LOCATION: HYDE CREEK AREA

Plastic cling wrap cannot be recycled. It goes in the garbage. portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

Community Cultural Development Grant deadline pocofoundation.com

Business Info

Get business, development and building info in one convenient place: portcoquitlam.ca/ bizhub.

Slow Down Decals

Help keep your street safe – order free Please Slow Down decals for your waste bins at portcoquitlam.ca/ decals.

Turn Your Trash into Cash Join in the City-wide Garage Sale Apr. 22. Get listed online by signing up at portcoquitlam.ca/ garagesale.

Vaisakhi Festival portcoquitlam.ca/vaisakhi Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe

One City Pass Savings

Enjoy drop-in skating, swimming, fitness and more at City recreation facilities for one low price. Info at portcoquitlam.ca/ recpass.

Outdoor Burning Restrictions

Burn piles are only permitted in agricultural zones with a permit and during specific months. Info: portcoquitlam.ca/ burning.

Celebrate Volunteers We honour volunteers during National Volunteer Week from Apr. 16-22. Learn about opportunities: portcoquitlam.ca/ volunteer. Activities for Youth Teens in the house looking for something to do? Check out pocoyouth.com for info about youth centres and more.

Go Paperless Renew licences, get tax and utility info, schedule building inspections and more: my.portcoquitlam.ca.

PHOTOS SUBMITTED BY ARLENE BRUCHMANN, BRYAN NESS, THE GALER FAMILY AND ERWIN ESPELETA

Did you know that clean foil can go in your blue cart? portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

Centennial Pool opens limited hours and spray pools open – check portcoquitlam.ca/outdoorpools Regional water-use restrictions begin portcoquitlam.ca/wateritright

Summer program registration opens for PoCo residents only portcoquitlam.ca/register

Literary Workshops continue portcoquitlam.ca/maydays

Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

Art Focus Spring Show opens 7-9pm artfocusartistsassociation.com Summer program registration opens portcoquitlam.ca/register May Days Opening Ceremonies

May Days Writers Festival & Celebration and Literary Workshops portcoquitlam.ca/maydays FREE emergency preparedness training 9am-12pm EP Training Ctr portcoquitlam.ca/epcourses

May Days Centennial

May Days Lacrosse Tournament pocominorlacrosse.com Mother’s Day

BC Polish Festival poloneztri-city.org

Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council Victoria Day (stat. holiday)

SD43 student art exhibition opens 6-8pm portcoquitlam.ca/ exhibitions Film Festival, Terry Fox Theatre portcoquitlam.ca/maydays

May Days parade & Party in the Square portcoquitlam.ca/maydays

May Days Lacrosse Tournament pocominorlacrosse.com Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe

Join us for our 100th anniversary! Enjoy the Rotary May Day Parade, Party in the Square and more. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/ maydays. Prepare for Emergencies Learn how to prepare your home and loved ones during Emergency Preparedness Week: portcoquitlam.ca/ep.

Public Works Open House

Check out our Public Works services at our fun, family-friendly open house May 27: portcoquitlam.ca/ pwweek.

International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia Cultural Roundtable RSVP arts@portcoquitlam.ca

Property tax bills mailed by end of May

Art Focus free art demo 7pm

The Outlet, Leigh Square

Agricultural burning season ends portcoquitlam.ca/burning

Additional 5% penalty on unpaid utility bills after May 31

Public Works Open House portcoquitlam.ca/pwweek

Water it Right

Regional water-use restrictions begin May 1. Learn more: portcoquitlam.ca/ wateritright.

Protect Bees

Youth Week

Check out pocoyouth.com to find out how we’re celebrating Youth Week this year from May 1 to 7.

Do your part to protect bees and other pollinators. Avoid pesticides and grow pollinator-friendly plants. Learn more at portcoquitlam.ca/ growgreen.

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SQUIRREL ON BALCONY BY JOANNA SZYPULSKA LOCATION: FREMONT VILLAGE

Dirty pizza boxes and food-soiled papers go in the green cart. portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

Farmers Markets

Join us Thursdays 3-7 p.m. from June 1 to Sept. 28 for fresh food, crafts and more: portcoquitlam.ca/ farmersmarket.

Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/ repaircafe

Nat. AccessAbility Week May 28-June 3 – portcoquitlam.ca/accessibility

Seniors’ Week Fun Find out about this year’s activities from June 4 to 10. Call 604.927.7946 or visit portcoquitlam.ca/ seniors.

Summer Camps for Kids and Youth Summer camps begin when school ends: portcoquitlam.ca/ register or call 604.927.7529.

Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

Seniors’ Birthday Party portcoquitlam.ca/seniors

Seniors’ Week June 4-10 – Check out seniors’ activities at portcoquitlam.ca/seniors

Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

Cultural Roundtable RSVP arts@portcoquitlam.ca Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

Wading pools open, weather permitting: portcoquitlam.ca/ outdoorpools

Join a Summer Reading Club Sign-up begins this month for all ages at Terry Fox Library. Enjoy reading every day, earn stickers and win prizes: fvrl.ca.

Prepare for Wildfire Season

Keep combustibles (leaves, wood piles etc.) away from your home, clear your roof and plant fire-resistant plants. More tips: portcoquitlam.ca/ firesafety.

Father’s Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

EPCOM Field Day radio demo at Castle Park epcom.ca

Pay Taxes Monthly

Cool Off this Summer Enjoy one of our outdoor pools and free spray parks! Info: portcoquitlam.ca/ outdoorpools.

Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

Eid al-Adha

Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

Centennial Pool and Robert Hope Pool summer hours begin portcoquitlam.ca/outdoorpools

SD43 schools close for summer

Property taxes are due July 4. Try our payment plan for 2024: portcoquitlam.ca/ prepayment.

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TERRY FOX SQUARE COMMUNITY GARDEN BY ZENY NIELSEN

LOCATION: TERRY FOX HOMETOWN SQUARE

Plastic grocery bags go to a depot – not in green or blue carts. portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

CCTV Registry

Help keep your neighbourhood safe. Sign up for the CCTV registry at portcoquitlam.ca/ cctv

Oh Canada! Celebrate our nation’s birthday at Castle Park. Visit portcoquitlam.ca/ canadaday for details.

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Canada Day at Castle Park portcoquitlam.ca/canadaday Canada Day (stat. holiday)

Summer in the City Plan a staycation! Enjoy outdoor movies, concerts and more: portcoquitlam.ca/ summer. PoCo Grand Prix Join us downtown July 14 for pro cycling, free entertainment, family fun and more: pocograndprix.ca.

Gas Fire Pit Safety

Summer day camps begin portcoquitlam.ca/register

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Property tax bills due 5% penalty after July 4

Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

AUGUST 2023 JUNE 2023 Last Quarter

Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe

Keep propane or gas devices 3m away from people, pets, fences and walls, and don’t operate them under a roof, tree or inside. More tips: portcoquitlam.ca/ firesafety.

Block Parties and Hot Summer Nights

PoCo Grand Prix presented by Dominion Lending Centres pocograndprix.ca

Host a block party for your neighbourhood this summer! Take part in Hot Summer Nights and invite the fire crews to attend. Info at portcoquitlam.ca/ blockparty.

Check out our fall programs: portcoquitlam.ca/leisureguide

Art exhibition opening 6-8pm portcoquitlam.ca/exhibitions

Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

Pride in PoCo event portcoquitlam.ca/pride

Help Keep Parks Safe

Fires and smoking of any kind are banned in local parks for safety reasons. Watch for patrols and report fires to 9-1-1.

Fall program registration opens for PoCo residents only portcoquitlam.ca/register Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/ council

First

Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

Fall program registration opens portcoquitlam.ca/register

Music in the Park portcoquitlam.ca/summer

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COQUITLAM RIVER BRIDGE BY CAMERON JOHNSON

LOCATION: COQUITLAM RIVER, PATRICIA FOOT BRIDGE

Put empty non-paint aerosol cans and lids in your blue cart. portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

Car Show Weekend

Visit pococarshow.ca to learn about the Port Coquitlam Car Cruise and Show Aug. 19 to 20.

Summer day camps continue portcoquitlam.ca/register

Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

Cinema Under the Stars portcoquitlam.ca/summer

Water it Right

Did you know? Grass only needs one hour of sprinkling per week! portcoquitlam.ca/ wateritright

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Roundtable

Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show pococarshow.ca

PoCo Spray Day 1-3 pm PoCo Community Centre BC Day (stat. holiday)

Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe Music in the Park portcoquitlam.ca/summer

This citizen committee promotes diversity and dialogue and works to eliminate discrimination of all kinds. Learn more at portcoquitlam.ca/edi.

Get the Alertable App Get local emergency alerts and customized notifications on your phone. Learn more: portcoquitlam.ca/ alertable.

Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Cruise pococarshow.ca Cinema Under the Stars portcoquitlam.ca/summer

Connect With Your City Stay up to date and connect with your City online. Info: portcoquitlam.ca/ connect.

Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/ farmersmarket

Hyde Creek Rec Centre closes for maintenance

Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

Cinema Under the Stars portcoquitlam.ca/summer

Stay Active Drop by our recreation centres or visit portcoquitlam.ca/ register to find programs and activities to stay active this summer and fall.

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BEAR PLAYING WITH FEET BY TONY DODGE LOCATION: HYDE CREEK AREA

Plastic take-out containers can go into your blue cart. portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

Culture Days

River Cleanup

Celebrate Universal and BC Rivers Day Sept. 24 by joining in a river cleanup: portcoquitlam.ca/ riversday.

OCTOBER 2023 AUGUST 2023

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Hyde Creek closure Aug 28-Sept 16

Join in the Terry Fox Hometown Run Run, walk or roll on Sept. 17 to support cancer research. Info at portcoquitlam.ca/ terryfox.

Watch for Students

Terry Fox Hometown Run

portcoquitlam.ca/terryfox Hyde Creek Rec Centre reopens portcoquitlam.ca/hydecreek

Robert Hope Pool and wading pools close for the season portcoquitlam.ca/outdoorpools Labour Day (stat. holiday)

SD43 schools reopen

Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

Hyde Creek Rec Centre maintenance closure Aug 28-Sept 16

Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/ farmersmarket

New Moon

Hyde Creek Rec Centre maintenance closure Aug 28-Sept 16

FREE emergency preparedness training 9am-12pm EP Training Ctr portcoquitlam.ca/epcourses Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe

Local roads are once again full of parents and children, and school speed zones are back: 30 km/h from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Rivers Day Cleanup

portcoquitlam.ca/riversday

World & BC Rivers Day

Annual tax sale portcoquitlam.ca/taxes

Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

Cultural Roundtable RSVP arts@portcoquitlam.ca Farmers Market 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

Additional 5% penalty on unpaid property taxes after Sept. 15 Rosh Hashana

The Terry Fox Library provides reading lists for all ages to support reconciliation, and honour and witness residential school survivors. Info: fvrl.ca.

Come Work With Us Interested in working for the City? Find out about current job opportunities at portcoquitlam.ca/jobs.

Crime Prevention Tips

Pro-D Camp portcoquitlam.ca/register

SD43 Pro D Day

First Quarter

Learn about crime prevention at home and in the city at Community Policing Stations. Info and tips: portcoquitlam.ca/cp.

Art Focus free art demo 7pm

The Outlet, Leigh Square

Last Farmers Market of the season 3-7pm portcoquitlam.ca/farmersmarket

Community Cultural Development Grant deadline pocofoundation.com

Centennial Pool and spray parks close for the season

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

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AUTUMN COLOURS BY SUSAN PAGE LOCATION: LIONS PARK PLAYGROUND

Agricultural burning allowed with permit portcoquitlam.ca/burning

Seniors’ Thanksgiving Luncheon portcoquitlam.ca/seniors

Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe Art exhibition opening 6-8pm portcoquitlam.ca/exhibitions Council

Stay Safe from Bears Bears are out this fall looking for an easy meal. Don’t help them! Secure your waste to keep bears away and avoid a fine. Info: portcoquitlam.ca/ bears.

Get a Fireworks Permit

Permits are required for fireworks displays, and are available until 3 pm Oct. 31. Info: 604.927.5466 or portcoquitlam.ca/ fireworks.

ShakeOut BC Drill

ShakeOut BC earthquake drill 10:19am shakeoutbc.ca

Cultural Roundtable RSVP arts@portcoquitlam.ca

Pro-D Camp portcoquitlam.ca/register SD43 Pro D Day

Halloween Howl at Hyde Creek Rec Centre 604-927-PLAY

Join in this annual earthquake drill Oct. 19 at 10:19 am: Drop, cover and hold on: shakeoutbc.ca.

Fire Prevention Week

Fire & Emergency Services plans a variety of educational activities for Fire Prevention Week. Info: portcoquitlam.ca/fpw.

Go By Bike

Enjoy getting around on two wheels? Learn about bike-friendly events and programs throughout the year at bikehub.ca. Halloween Skate 2:30-4pm portcoquitlam.ca/publicskate

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COLONY FARM BY RHEA HAYES LOCATION: COLONY FARM

Clean Catchbasins

Flatten cardboard boxes and put into your blue cart. portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

Daylight Savings Time ends: Clocks back 1hr and check your smoke alarms

Business Crime Prevention

Check out our winter programs: portcoquitlam.ca/leisureguide

Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe

Remembrance Day

On Nov. 11, honour and remember those who sacrificed for us. Learn about this year’s service at portcoquitlam.ca/ remember. Winter in the City

Port Coquitlam Remembers

portcoquitlam.ca/remember Remembrance Day (stat. holiday)

Kick off the holiday season Nov. 24-25 with an artisan market, tree lighting and family fun. Info: portcoquitlam.ca/ winter.

Diwali

Winter program registration opens for PoCo residents only portcoquitlam.ca/register

Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

Cultural Roundtable RSVP arts@portcoquitlam.ca

Winter program registration opens portcoquitlam.ca/register

Safety on the Roads

As the days get darker, wear bright or reflective gear when walking and make eye contact with drivers.

When driving, watch for pedestrians.

Watch Council Meetings Online Watch meetings live or view archived video at portcoquitlam.ca/ councilmeetings

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Safety

Winter in the City events portcoquitlam.ca/winter

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Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/council

Reduce CO risk in your home. Service your gas furnace annually, change filters regularly, install CO alarms outside each sleeping area and test monthly.

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COOK

Business Licences

Put paper wrapping paper in the blue cart but take foil types to the depot. portcoquitlam.ca/ sortitright

Skate with Santa 2:30-4pm portcoquitlam.ca/publicskate

CP Holiday Train portcoquitlam.ca/winter

Christmas Day (stat. holiday)

Council meeting 6pm portcoquitlam.ca/ council

Boxing Day (stat. holiday) Kwanzaa begins

2024 NOVEMBER 2023

National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

JANUARY

Celebrate the Season

Join in the fun holiday activities this month: portcoquitlam.ca/ winter.

FREE emergency preparedness training 9am-12pm EP Training Ctr portcoquitlam.ca/epcourses Repair Café 10am-2pm portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe

Have a Safe Holiday Be cautious with combustible items like trees, wrapping paper, lights, cords and candles. More tips: portcoquitlam.ca/ firesafety.

Use Recycling Depots

Local depots take many items that are not accepted in your blue cart. Info: portcoquitlam.ca/ recycling.

Holiday Hours

Check the City website portcoquitlam.ca for holiday hours at City Hall, recreation centres and other civic buildings.

Extra Holiday Recycling Pickup

Find out when your zone will have extra recycling pickup Dec. 26 and 30. PoCo Sort & Report app or portcoquitlam.ca/ sortreport.

HAPPY NEW YEAR AND ALL THE BEST FOR 2024!

Winter day camps begin portcoquitlam.ca/register

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SD43 last day of school before winter break

Seniors Christimas Luncheon portcoquitlam.ca/seniors Last day of Hanukkah

First day of Hanukkah

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

ADMINISTRATION / GENERAL CITY HALL

City Hall (2580 Shaughnessy St): 604.927.5411, info@portcoquitlam.ca

Careers: Human Resources: 604.927.5417

Council: 604.927.5410

Council meetings, elections: 604.927.5212, corporateoffice@portcoquitlam.ca

BUDGET / TAXES

Accounts Payable: 604.927.5431

Budget / Financial Plan: 604.927.5280, budget@portcoquitlam.ca

Property tax, utility, dog licence payments: 604.927.5425, taxes@portcoquitlam.ca

Purchasing: 604.927.5430

BUSINESS SERVICES

Business licences / services: 604.927.5238, businesslicensing@portcoquitlam.ca, portcoquitlam.ca/bizhub

BUILDING, DEVELOPMENT & ENGINEERING

Building permits and inspections: 604.927.5444, building@portcoquitlam.ca

Inspection requests: my.portcoquitlam.ca Development and land use (Planning): 604.927.5442, planning@portcoquitlam.ca Engineering: 604.927.5420, engineering@portcoquitlam.ca Development Engineering: 604.927.5420, deveng@portcoquitlam.ca

911

EMERGENCIES

Police, Fire & Ambulance: 9.1.1

Information during a major disaster:

• Radio updates: CKNW AM 980, CBC AM 690

• City website, Facebook & Twitter

City emergency info (recorded): 604.927.5311

DOGS & WILDLIFE

Bear sightings: Conservation Officer Service: 1.877.952.7277

Bear-related (waste cart regulations), dog complaints and licensing: 604.927.5440, bylawservices@portcoquitlam.ca

Dog licence payments: 604.927.5425

FACILITIES

City Hall: 604.927.5411, 2580 Shaughnessy St

City Hall Annex/BizHub: 200-2564 Shaughnessy St, enter next to BMO (See phone numbers at left)

Cemetery: cemetery@portcoquitlam.ca or 604.927.5251, 4150 Oxford St

Facility bookings: portcoquitlam.ca/bookings

Fire Hall #1/Administration: 604.927.5466, or fire@portcoquitlam.ca, 1725 Broadway St

Fire Hall #2: 3196 Toronto St

Hyde Creek Recreation Centre: 604.927.7529,1379 Laurier Ave

• Hyde Away Youth Centre: 604.927.7962

Leigh Square Community Arts Village:

• The Gathering Place: 604.927.8443, 200-2253 Leigh Sq

• The Outlet: 604.927.8442, 2248 McAllister Ave

Public Works: 604.927.5496, 1737 Broadway St

Port Coquitlam Community Centre: 604.927.7529, 2150 Wilson Ave

Bears/Dangerous Wildlife Sightings: Conservation Officer: 1.877.952.7277

Downed Power Lines: BC Hydro, 1.888.769.3766

Gas Leaks: Fortis BC, 1.888.224.2710

Public Works – After-hours Emergencies: Transportation, Drainage, Flood Control, Sewer and Water System etc.: 604.543.6700

FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICES

General inquiries, emergency preparedness, education and outreach: 604.927.5466, fire@portcoquitlam.ca

POLICE / RCMP

General inquiries: 604.945.1550

Community Policing Stations:

• 604.927.2383, 2581 Mary Hill Rd

• 604.927.5172, 3312 Coast Meridian Rd communitypolice@portcoquitlam.ca Block Watch: 604.945.1579

PUBLIC WORKS & PARKS MAINTENANCE

Garbage, recycling and green carts: 604.927.5496, publicworks@portcoquitlam.ca

Public Works inquiries (water/sewer, dikes, roads, sidewalks, traffic signals, streetlights, park and tree maintenance etc.): 604.927.5496, publicworks@portcoquitlam.ca Sports - closures: portcoquitlam.ca/sportsfields

COMMUNITY CONTACTS

Fraser Health – Public Health: 604.949.7200

Port Coquitlam Community Foundation: info@pocofoundation.com

Poco Heritage Museum & Archives: 604.927.8403, info@pocoheritage.org

BYLAW ENFORCEMENT

Inquiries and complaints: 604.927.5440, bylawservices@portcoquitlam.ca

Illegal dumping on City property: 604.927.5496, publicworks@portcoquitlam.ca

Terry Fox Library: 604.927.7999, 2150 Wilson Ave

Port Coquitlam Sports Alliance: pocosport.com School District #43: 604.939.9201

Report any problem with a City service to portcoquitlam.ca/report, 604.927.3111 or the PoCo Sort & Report app.