Rainy Saturday morning at Settlers Park in @CityofPoCo in Metro Vancouver.

@CityofPoCo (a good story) we had a medical emerg yesterday. It was garbage day but we had to run to hospital and we missed pick up. Our bin is full,we called and were told they would make a special trip to our house tomorrow and pick it up. Absolutely amazing, we are so grateful

Update on Fire at 2209 Atkins Avenue: This morning, May 7, at approximately 9:20am, Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services responded to a three-storey residential structure fire at 2209 Atkins Avenue. The fire has been contained and all roads are now open. Crews remain on scene completing overhaul operations, supporting the fire investigation, and assisting residents in retrieving essential items where safe to do so. Two confirmed injuries were reported related to smoke inhalation and minor burns. No reported fatalities. Emergency Support Services has been activated, and accommodations and essential supports are being provided for residents who have been displaced. City Public Works crews were working in the area when they noticed smoke, immediately called 911, and entered the building to help ensure occupants were evacuating. Their quick actions provided important early notification and gave residents more time to safely leave the building. “On behalf of Council and our community, I want to thank Port Coquitlam Fire & Emergency Services, our Public Works crews, Emergency Support Services volunteers, and all emergency responders for their quick, professional and coordinated response,” said Mayor Brad West. “A fire like this is devastating for residents, but the actions taken today helped protect lives, pets and personal belongings. Our thoughts are with everyone impacted, and the City will continue supporting affected residents throughout the recovery process.” The cause of the fire remains under investigation. At this time, it does not appear suspicious; however, a final determination has not been made. #PortCoquitlam

To support residents of 2209 Atkins Avenue who have been displaced to the structure fire, Emergency Support Services (ESS) are available Port Coquitlam Community Centre (in Wilson Lounge). The following road closures remain in place: ⛔ Mary Hill Road: CLOSED between Kelly Avenue and Wilson Avenue ⛔ Atkins Avenue: CLOSED from Mary Hill Road to Shaughnessy St #PortCoquitlam

Road closures are in effect due to a structure fire: ⛔ Mary Hill Road: CLOSED between Kelly Avenue and Wilson Avenue ⛔ Atkins Avenue: CLOSED from Mary Hill Road to Shaughnessy St Please avoid the area and plan an alternate route. Detours are in place. #PortCoquitlam

VPD Drill Team training for two upcoming parades: May Day Parade in @CityofPoCo on May 9th and #HyackFestival2026 in @New_Westminster on May 23rd. #Community #PoliceMotorcycles

Hosted tonight's @CityofPoCo volunteer awards. Amazing people! Proud to be among the volunteers here. #portcoquitlam

New pickleball courts coming your way, Port Coquitlam. Just the latest deliverable in sports, parks & recreation for our community.

It’s back! Port Coquitlam’s Shredding Event returns April 25 at Fremont Village. Bring your confidential documents for secure, on-site shredding by donation — all proceeds support the PoCo Community Foundation. Spread the word and shred responsibly! @cityofpoco @SteveDarling

Rainfall & Flood Watch Update 🚧 | Wednesday, March 18 at 3:30pm The BC River Forecast Centre has upgraded the Highstream Flow Advisory to a Flood Watch for our region. The following closures are in place as City crews complete further preventive work: ⛔ As a preventative measure, Coast Meridian Road from Lincoln Avenue to Patricia Avenue is closed until further notice. An excavator and tiger dams have been staged at Hyde Creek where it crosses Coast Meridian Road, and an additional pump and generator have been deployed to Cedar Pump Station to prevent flooding. ⛔ All trails and turf fields are closed until further notice. River flows are high, water levels can rise quickly and banks may be unstable. Please avoid rivers, creeks and trails. City crews are: ✅ Actively maintaining critical storm sewer infrastructure across Port Coquitlam, including clearing trash racks, catch basins, culverts and outfalls to help keep water moving through the system ✅ Deployed on both the north and south sides of the City to monitor known flood-prone areas and take action where needed. This work is supported by a dedicated pump maintenance crew and flush truck team, which will remain in service throughout the event. ✅ Keeping public access sandbag stations stocked at Cedar Park and Public Works Yard stocked. Stay safe and prepared: ➡️ Download the Alertable App to receive any important alerts. ➡️ Stay out of closed trails and avoid all rivers and creeks. Banks may be unstable. ➡️ Drive with care, watch for water pooling on roads, and check conditions before you head out. Don't walk or drive through pooling water. ➡️ Check gutters, drains and nearby catch basins to ensure they are not blocked. ➡️ Floodplain maps and flood preparedness resources are available at portcoquitlam.ca/flood. To report after-hours City service issues, please contact 604.927.3111. We are continuing to respond, monitoring conditions closely and will provide further updates as needed. #PortCoquitlam #CityOfPoCo

Metro Vancouver is planning the 2027 Budget & we want to hear from you. We provide drinking water, wastewater treatment, solid waste management, air quality monitoring, regional parks & more to 3 million people in the region. Survey open until Mar 26, 2026 ow.ly/1Ehk50YknAW

The Province has announced licensed premises can open at 5:00am Sunday for the Gold Medal game, with municipal approval. By order of the Mayor — approved. 🍺 🇨🇦 ALL licensed establishments in good standing can extend their liquor service hours to accommodate the game. Hockey families already know: Sleep is temporary. Gold is forever.

GOING FOR GOLD! 🇨🇦🥇 There is nothing more Canadian than coming together to cheer for our country on the ice. This Sunday morning, we’re opening the community centre early so we can gather as one and rally behind Team Canada! Wear your red and white. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your voice. Let’s fill the area with pride, passion, and that unmistakable PoCo spirit. See you Sunday morning. 🇨🇦🏒

Blue lights for #TumblerRidge at PoCo City Hall. Blue is Tumbler Ridge Secondary's colour.

If you want to support the community with a donation, the Tumbler Ridge Community Resiliency Fund has been established by the nebccf.ca/tr-community-resil… to help support the long journey forward. @CityofPoCo @SteveDarliing

The #BC River Forecast Centre has ENDED the High Streamflow Advisory for the: • South Coast incl. Howe Sound and the North Shore Mountains • Lower Fraser incl. tributaries along the north of the Fraser Valley. More info: bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/warnings… #BCFlood

A high steamflow advisory affecting Port Coquitlam has been issued. High river flows are expected due to heavy rainfall rates and rain-on-snow melt runoff throughout the region. Rivers are expected to rise Saturday, with peak levels later Saturday or into Sunday morning. ⚠️ Please use caution near waterways, avoid potentially unstable banks, and keep pets and kids far back. City crews will prepare, monitor and respond as needed. If you notice any City service issues, please report via: 💻 portcoquitlam.ca/report 📱 PoCo Sort & Report App 📞 604.927.3111 #PortCoquitlam #CityOfPoCo

🚨Road Closure 🚨 Due to a motor vehicle collision the Eastbound lanes of David Avenue and Southbound lanes on Coast Meridian Road are currently closed. There is no estimated time for re-opening. Coquitlam RCMP is asking the public to remain out of the area. #RoadClosure #TrafficAlert

🍵 You're invited to our Seniors Safe‑Tea Join us on February 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Port Coquitlam Community Centre for our FREE Seniors Safe‑Tea event! Enjoy a cup of tea while learning ways to protect yourself from scams, fraud, and other risks faced by our community members. Bring a friend and connect with others in the community! Reserve your spot today! 💻 ow.ly/f4pw50Y6iCq ☎️ 604-945-1586 We hope to see you there! 💛

👷‍♂️👷‍♀️#MaryHillBypass - construction crews are once again at work on the Coquitlam River bridge. Expect delays between United Blvd and Shaughnessy St. #PortCoquitlam #BCHwy7B ℹ️drivebc.ca/?type=event&id=DB…