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		<title>Unofficial Election Results: Coquitlam Mayor, City Councillors and School Trustees</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:53:24 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Unofficial results are in for Coquitlam’s 2026 Municipal Local Election.</description>
		
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		<title>Coquitlam’s Local Election is on Saturday: Remember to Vote!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:48:42 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Join more than 6,700 voters who have already cast their ballot in Coquitlam’s municipal election and vote this Saturday, October 17!</description>
		
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		<title>Adopt a Catch Basin and Protect our Local Streams</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2054</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:30:41 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Help keep rainwater flowing safely into the City’s drainage system and out to local streams through the Adopt-a-Catch Basin program.</description>
		
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		<title>Be Earthquake Ready: Register for the Great BC ShakeOut</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2061</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:27:09 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Take a few minutes to practice what to do during an earthquake by participating in The Great BC ShakeOut drill on Thursday, October 15 at 10:15 a.m.</description>
		
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		<title>Take Advantage of Free Fall Yard Waste Collection</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2059</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 17:41:32 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>With autumn leaves starting to pile up, Coquitlam residents who receive City waste collection, can take advantage of free curbside pickup for their extra yard trimmings from October 19 to November 26.</description>
		
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		<title>Celebrate the Return of the Salmon at Coquitlam’s Annual Event</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:33:33 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>After spending years in the ocean, Coquitlam’s salmon are returning home to spawn. On October 25, residents are invited to Hoy Creek Hatchery for a day of free, family-friendly activities and hands-on learning at the much loved Salmon Come Home event.</description>
		
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		<title>Advance Polls Now Open in Coquitlam</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2060</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:49:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Advance polls are officially open today, making voting in Coquitlam’s general local election easier than ever.</description>
		
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		<title>Charge Your Batteries Safely to Prevent Fires</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2057</link>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:52:22 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>During Fire Prevention Week (October 4 – 10), Coquitlam Fire/Rescue is reminding residents to use and charge lithium batteries properly to reduce the risk of fire.</description>
		
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		<title>Secure Your Attractants: Bears Are Bulking Up for Winter</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2050</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:31:42 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Bears are currently out and about searching for food as they prepare for the hibernation months of winter. Residents can avoid conflict with bears by securing any attractants that could bring wildlife into their neighbourhoods and onto their property.</description>
		
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		<title>Burke Mountain Athletic Park Opens New Chapter for Recreation in Northeast Coquitlam</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2056</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 17:55:43 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Coquitlam celebrated the official grand opening of the new Burke Mountain Athletic Park today, marking a significant investment in outdoor recreation and community infrastructure in one of the City’s fastest-growing neighbourhoods.</description>
		
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		<title>Coquitlam Launches New Online Platform for Council Agendas and Meeting Information</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2048</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:32:00 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>The City of Coquitlam has launched a new online platform for accessing Council and Committee meeting information, simplifying how residents watch meetings, find agendas and minutes, and access information about local government decisions.</description>
		
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		<title>Get Out and Vote Coquitlam</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2055</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:16:19 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Local democracy happens close to home, and your municipal vote can help shape your community for the next four years. There are several ways to vote this year, so find an option that works for you and make a plan to cast your ballot.</description>
		
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		<title>Take a Closer Look at Burke Mountain Community Centre and Burke Village Park</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2049</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:43:23 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Coquitlam’s future Burke Mountain Community Centre and Burke Village Park have reached another milestone with design now 100% complete and ready to move into construction.</description>
		
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		<title>Op-Ed: Local Democracy Deserves Its Own Moment</title>
		<link>https://www.coquitlam.ca/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2047</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 19:41:51 -0800</pubDate>
		<description>Every four years, British Columbians have the opportunity to choose the people who make decisions about the communities they call home. On October 17, voters across B.C. will elect mayors, councillors, school trustees and other local representatives.</description>
		
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