The Coquitlam annual event is geared to residents who are new to Coquitlam or Canada, but anyone who is interested in learning more about their City is encouraged to attend.
Date/Time: Oct 12 2016, 2:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Coquitlam, Coquitlam City HallCost: Free
City Council and staff will be available to provide information and answer questions on a wide variety of topics including, for example, how the City’s finances work, recycling and garbage services, parks and recreation activities and the soon to be opened Evergreen extension of the Millenium Line.
As part of the 125th Celebration year, Council approved an event expansion to include additional community agencies offering essential services for new residents. As a result, this year we will be welcoming 16 external community agencies to host information tables and connect with event participants:
- Avia Employment Services (WorkBC)
- BC211
- BC Hydro
- Community Living BC
- Community Volunteer Connections
- Disability Alliance of BC
- Douglas College
- Empower Me
- Fraser Health
- Immigrant Services Society of BC (ISSofBC)
- School District No. 43
- Translink
- Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
- Tri-Cities Local Immigration Partnership
- SHARE Family & Community Services
- S.U.C.C.E.S.S.
There will be a number of vehicles on display for tours and photos including an RCMP patrol car, a Coquitlam Fire/Rescue Truck, and City Public Works vehicles with additions this year including the Translink Museum Bus, the Library Link van, and the City’s electric vehicle.
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