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The display runs nightly through February 2027.","2026-11-09","2026-11-09T08:51:00-07:00",[32,33,34,18,17],"Lights at Lafarge","Town Centre Park","Coquitlam events","\u002Fimages\u002Fnews\u002Fbc-coquitlam-2026\u002Fai\u002Flights-at-lafarge-coquitlam-november-2026.webp","Illustration of colourful light displays reflected in a lake at night along a paved walking path",{"path":38,"title":39,"description":40,"date":41,"publishedAt":42,"author":10,"category":43,"tags":44,"image":50,"imageAlt":51,"imageCredit":22,"updated":23,"linkedinPostUrl":23,"pinned":24},"\u002Fnews\u002Fcoquitlam-intersection-safety-work-november-9-2026","Two Coquitlam intersections get safety work starting Monday, November 9","The City of Coquitlam is doing safety improvements at Clarke Road and Glenayre Drive and at Guildford Way and Lansdowne Drive on November 9. Drivers should plan alternate routes or extra time.","2026-11-08","2026-11-08T08:46:00-07:00","Election news",[45,46,47,48,49],"transport","road work","safety improvements","Clarke Road","Guildford Way","\u002Fimages\u002Fnews\u002Fbc-coquitlam-2026\u002Fai\u002Fcoquitlam-intersection-safety-work-november-9-2026.webp","Illustration of a suburban intersection with orange construction signs and pylons for road work.",{"path":53,"title":54,"description":55,"date":56,"publishedAt":57,"author":10,"category":11,"tags":58,"image":23,"imageAlt":62,"imageCredit":23,"updated":23,"linkedinPostUrl":23,"pinned":24},"\u002Fnews\u002Fsd43-new-board-coquitlam-trustees-november-2026","School District 43's new board takes office, with the four Coquitlam trustees' first regular meeting on November 24","Nine trustees took the oath of office on November 3 at the SD43 inaugural board meeting. The four elected by Coquitlam voters made specific commitments on school buildings, inclusion and mental health.","2026-11-07","2026-11-07T07:30:00-07:00",[59,60,13,61],"School District 43","school trustees","Board of Education","Illustration of an empty school board meeting room with chairs around a table",{"path":64,"title":65,"description":66,"date":67,"publishedAt":68,"author":10,"category":11,"tags":69,"image":74,"imageAlt":75,"imageCredit":76,"updated":23,"linkedinPostUrl":23,"pinned":24},"\u002Fnews\u002Fcoquitlam-budget-tax-forecast-2027-2030-november-2026","Coquitlam's 2027 budget heads into new council's first term with a 7% annual tax rise in the plan","City staff are forecasting a 7% increase in property taxes and utility fees each year from 2027 to 2030, as Coquitlam's new mayor and council prepare to set their first budget.","2026-11-06","2026-11-06T07:55:00-07:00",[70,71,72,73],"budget","property taxes","City of Coquitlam","Coquitlam City Council","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.freshetnews.ca\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2026\u002F11\u002F5amcgcr8n1y.jpg","City hall building exterior","Sasun Bughdaryan \u002F Unsplash via Freshet News",{"path":78,"title":79,"description":80,"date":81,"publishedAt":82,"author":10,"category":11,"tags":83,"image":87,"imageAlt":88,"imageCredit":72,"updated":23,"linkedinPostUrl":23,"pinned":24},"\u002Fnews\u002Fcoquitlam-new-mayor-council-inauguration-november-2026","Coquitlam swears in its first new mayor in 18 years on November 9","Craig Hodge and eight councillors take office Monday at the 2026 Inaugural Council Meeting, starting the 2026-2030 term.","2026-11-05","2026-11-05T07:26:33-07:00",[84,85,86],"Mayor","City Council","Craig Hodge","https:\u002F\u002Fcoquitlam.ca\u002FImageRepository\u002FDocument?documentID=20813","Coquitlam City Hall at Lafarge Lake",{"path":90,"title":91,"description":92,"date":93,"publishedAt":94,"author":10,"category":11,"tags":95,"image":96,"imageAlt":97,"imageCredit":72,"updated":23,"linkedinPostUrl":23,"pinned":24},"\u002Fnews\u002Fcoquitlam-2027-budget-survey-november-2026","Coquitlam asks residents how to balance its 2027 budget","The City of Coquitlam has opened an online survey until November 22 asking residents to weigh in on how to balance rising costs against service levels in the 2027 budget.","2026-11-04","2026-11-04T07:28:00-07:00",[70,72,73],"https:\u002F\u002Fcoquitlam.ca\u002FImageRepository\u002FDocument?documentID=20812","Coquitlam City Hall",{"path":99,"title":100,"description":101,"date":93,"publishedAt":102,"author":10,"category":103,"tags":104,"image":106,"imageAlt":107,"imageCredit":22,"updated":23,"linkedinPostUrl":23,"pinned":24},"\u002Fnews\u002Fcoquitlam-remembers-november-2026","Coquitlam Remembers: ceremonies and poppy painting events run through November 11","The City of Coquitlam has opened a series of Remembrance Day events including poppy painting at Blue Mountain Park, a community cenotaph ceremony on November 11, and a new public art installation along Ridgeway Avenue.","2026-11-04T07:42:00-07:00","Community",[17,72,105],"Remembrance Day","\u002Fimages\u002Fnews\u002Fbc-coquitlam-2026\u002Fai\u002Fcoquitlam-remembers-november-2026.webp","Illustration of painted poppies along a park path in autumn",{"path":109,"title":110,"description":111,"date":93,"publishedAt":112,"author":10,"category":103,"tags":113,"image":115,"imageAlt":116,"imageCredit":22,"updated":23,"linkedinPostUrl":23,"pinned":24},"\u002Fnews\u002Ffraser-river-literary-festival-coquitlam-november-2026","Fraser River Literary Festival brings 32 authors to Coquitlam and New Westminster through November 8","Coquitlam Public Library and New Westminster Public Library have launched the first Fraser River Literary Festival, running November 1 to 8 with 24 events, 32 local authors, and two gala evenings. 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Property owners must clear adjacent sidewalks within 10 hours of snowfall under a City bylaw. The program runs October 1 to March 31, and volunteers get a winter kit with a shovel, safety vest, and other gear.",[154,155,156,19,157],"Snow Angel program","Coquitlam winter volunteer","senior snow removal","sidewalk clearing bylaw",[159,160,161,162,163],"snow removal Coquitlam","volunteer Coquitlam winter","sidewalk clearing seniors","coquitlam snow bylaw","snow angel BC",{"type":165,"value":166,"toc":257},"minimark",[167,171,174,179,182,185,188,191,195,198,201,205,208,211,215,218,221,225,228,231,234,238,241,244,248,251,254],[168,169,170],"p",{},"Each winter in Coquitlam, every property owner faces the same legal obligation: clear the City sidewalk next to their home within 10 hours of a snowfall. For many people that is a straightforward job. For seniors and people with disabilities, it can be impossible to do alone.",[168,172,173],{},"The City's Snow Angel program, part of its broader Winter Wise initiative, tries to close that gap. On November 9, 2026, the City opened recruitment for volunteers for the 2026-2027 winter season, asking residents to sign up at coquitlam.ca\u002FSnowAngels.",[175,176,178],"h2",{"id":177},"who-the-program-is-for","Who the program is for",[168,180,181],{},"The Snow Angel program has two groups of participants.",[168,183,184],{},"Volunteers must be Coquitlam residents, at least 16 years old, and physically capable of clearing snow. Team leaders must be at least 19. Families and groups can register together. After screening, the City gives each volunteer a kit with a shovel, toque, scarf, ice cleats, a safety vest, and mitts.",[168,186,187],{},"Residents who need help must be 65 or older, or under 65 with a disability, and must be unable to clear the sidewalk on their own. They must also have a City sidewalk adjacent to their property and complete an application form that includes a waiver.",[168,189,190],{},"Volunteers commit to helping at one or two homes per session throughout the season, which runs until March 31, 2027.",[175,192,194],{"id":193},"what-volunteers-actually-clear","What volunteers actually clear",[168,196,197],{},"Snow Angels clear the City sidewalk next to the recipient's home. Private driveways and front walkways are the property owner's own responsibility and are outside the program's scope. The 10-hour window that triggers the obligation is set by City bylaw.",[168,199,200],{},"That bylaw draws its authority from the BC Community Charter. Section 39(e) of the Charter gives councils the power to require property owners to take actions needed to maintain the cleanliness or safety of a highway next to land they own or occupy. Coquitlam uses that authority to make sidewalk clearing a legal responsibility for every property owner.",[175,202,204],{"id":203},"why-the-10-hour-rule-matters","Why the 10-hour rule matters",[168,206,207],{},"The 10-hour window is meant to keep sidewalks passable for pedestrians, including people using wheelchairs or walkers, as quickly as possible after a snowfall ends. For a resident who is physically unable to do the work, the program provides a matched volunteer who takes on that sidewalk clearing obligation.",[168,209,210],{},"The City's sign-up page is clear that the program cannot guarantee a match for every applicant. Residents who apply should still have a backup plan in case a volunteer is not available when snow falls. Early sign-ups give the City more time to find a match before the first snowfall.",[175,212,214],{"id":213},"a-season-long-commitment","A season-long commitment",[168,216,217],{},"The City describes the program as a season-long arrangement. Volunteers who sign up commit to 1 to 2 homes per session for the duration of the winter. That consistency helps recipients know who is coming and allows volunteers to build a routine.",[168,219,220],{},"For anyone who wants to sign up but needs to talk to City staff first, the program phone line is 604-927-6076. Staff take calls Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., from October 1 through March 31.",[175,222,224],{"id":223},"what-the-law-says-about-sidewalk-clearing-in-bc","What the law says about sidewalk clearing in BC",[168,226,227],{},"Provincial law gives Coquitlam and other BC municipalities the authority to require sidewalk clearing. The BC Community Charter, in section 39(e), gives councils the power to pass bylaws requiring property owners to take actions needed to maintain the cleanliness or safety of a highway next to land they own or occupy. Under that authority, Coquitlam's bylaw sets the 10-hour window for clearing adjacent City sidewalks after a snowfall.",[168,229,230],{},"The legal obligation applies to every property owner, including seniors and people with disabilities. The Snow Angel program is the City's way of helping those residents meet a legal requirement they cannot meet on their own. A resident who cannot clear their sidewalk and has no volunteer assigned remains responsible and could face a bylaw notice.",[168,232,233],{},"The Province of BC provides home and community care services for seniors. The Snow Angel program is part of how the City of Coquitlam supports residents through the winter months alongside those provincial services.",[175,235,237],{"id":236},"who-is-eligible-to-receive-help","Who is eligible to receive help",[168,239,240],{},"Eligibility for recipient registration is specific. A resident must be 65 or older, or under 65 and living with a disability. The sidewalk next to their property must be a City-maintained sidewalk, and the resident must be unable to clear it on their own. An application form and waiver are required to register.",[168,242,243],{},"The City's sign-up page states that the program cannot guarantee a match for every applicant, and that property owners remain legally responsible regardless of whether a volunteer is assigned.",[175,245,247],{"id":246},"signing-up-now","Signing up now",[168,249,250],{},"The City published its call for volunteers on November 9, 2026. With Remembrance Day on November 11 and the winter season now underway, the City is asking residents to sign up before the first snowfall arrives.",[168,252,253],{},"Residents who want to volunteer can register at coquitlam.ca\u002FSnowAngels. Seniors and people with disabilities who want to request help can apply at the same address or call 604-927-6076. The City also runs the Snow Angel program through its Parks and Community Services department, reachable at 604-927-6300 for general questions.",[168,255,256],{},"The program runs until March 31, 2027. Residents who have questions about whether their sidewalk is maintained by the City can check the City's online mapping tool at coquitlam.ca or call City Hall at 604-927-3000.",{"title":258,"searchDepth":259,"depth":259,"links":260},"",2,[261,262,263,264,265,266,267],{"id":177,"depth":259,"text":178},{"id":193,"depth":259,"text":194},{"id":203,"depth":259,"text":204},{"id":213,"depth":259,"text":214},{"id":223,"depth":259,"text":224},{"id":236,"depth":259,"text":237},{"id":246,"depth":259,"text":247},[],"md",[271,274,277,280,283,286,289,292],{"question":272,"answer":273},"What is the Coquitlam Snow Angel program?","The Snow Angel program is run by the City of Coquitlam and connects volunteers with residents who need help clearing the City sidewalk next to their home after a snowfall. The City announced it on November 9, 2026 as part of its Winter Wise initiative. Volunteers commit to helping at one or two homes per session throughout the winter season, which runs until March 31, 2027.",{"question":275,"answer":276},"Who can volunteer as a Snow Angel in Coquitlam?","Volunteers must be Coquitlam residents, at least 16 years old, and physically capable of clearing snow. Team leaders must be at least 19. Families and groups can also sign up together. After screening, the City gives each volunteer a winter kit that includes a shovel, toque, scarf, ice cleats, safety vest, and mitts.",{"question":278,"answer":279},"Who can ask for help from a Snow Angel?","The program is for Coquitlam residents who are 65 and older, or under 65 with a disability, and who cannot clear snow on their own. Residents must have a City sidewalk next to their property and must complete an application form with a waiver.",{"question":281,"answer":282},"What exactly do Snow Angel volunteers clear?","Volunteers clear the City sidewalk next to the resident's home within 10 hours after a snowfall. Private driveways and front walkways remain the property owner's responsibility. The program covers only the City sidewalk adjacent to the property.",{"question":284,"answer":285},"Why are property owners required to clear sidewalks in Coquitlam?","Under a City of Coquitlam bylaw, property owners are legally responsible for clearing the City sidewalk next to their property within 10 hours of a snowfall. The BC Community Charter, in section 39(e), gives municipalities the authority to require this by allowing councils to make property owners take actions needed to maintain the safety of a highway next to their land. The Snow Angel program helps residents who cannot meet that requirement on their own.",{"question":287,"answer":288},"When does the Snow Angel program run?","The program operates from October 1 to March 31. City staff are available to handle calls and applications Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., during that period. Signing up earlier in the season helps the City match volunteers with recipients before the first snowfall.",{"question":290,"answer":291},"How do you sign up to be a Snow Angel volunteer or request help?","Volunteers start the sign-up process at coquitlam.ca\u002FSnowAngels. Residents asking for help complete the Snow Angels application form at the same address. You can also call 604-927-6076 during program hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., October through March. City staff can also be reached through the contact form on the sign-up page.",{"question":293,"answer":294},"Does the Snow Angel program guarantee that every senior who applies will be matched with a volunteer?","The City's Snow Angel sign-up page states that the program cannot guarantee volunteer availability. Property owners remain legally responsible for clearing adjacent City sidewalks within 10 hours of a snowfall, so residents who apply for help should make a plan in case a volunteer is not available. The program encourages residents to sign up early so the City has the best chance of making a match before winter weather arrives.","A snow-covered sidewalk in a residential neighbourhood in winter, with a tidy front path beside it and a neatly placed snow shovel leaning against a fence. No people, no writing, no logos.",{"short":297,"long":298,"hashtags":299},"Coquitlam is looking for Snow Angels this winter. Volunteers 16 and up shovel sidewalks for seniors and people with disabilities who can't do it themselves. Sign up at coquitlam.ca\u002FSnowAngels.","Coquitlam's Snow Angel program matches volunteers with neighbours who need a hand clearing City sidewalks after a snowfall. Volunteers get a full winter kit and commit to 1 to 2 homes per session throughout the winter. If you're a senior (65+) or have a disability and can't clear your sidewalk, you can apply for help. The program runs until the end of March 2027.",[13,300,301,302,303],"CoquitlamBC","SnowAngel","WinterWise","CommunityServices",{"sourceName":72},"Coquitlam's Snow Angel program pairs volunteers with seniors and people with disabilities who need help clearing sidewalks this winter. 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