Hi all!

We have just gotten our toddler to loveeee riding on his dad’s bike with him. We’d like to go on a short & easy trail for my son to enjoy a nice bike ride with less hills.

Wondering if anyone has recommendations for this?

Thank you!!

Hey all, I'm looking for a cabinet installer or finish carpenter recommendations. I'm in the Tri-Cities and doing a small galley kitchen, two runs of about 10ft each with uppers and lowers, as well as a coffee bar and closet.

I've already sourced the cabinets myself, so I'm only looking for installation. They’re solid wood and already assembled. I know a lot of cabinet shops only install their own cabinets, so ideally this is someone who's comfortable working with client supplied cabinets.

Looking to hire someone within the next couple of weeks.

Thanks in advance!

Hey all, I'm hoping someone here has a cabinet installer or finish carpenter they'd personally vouch for. I'm in the Tri-Cities and doing a small galley kitchen, just two runs of about 10ft each with uppers and lowers, as well as a coffee bar and closet.

The complication is that I've already sourced the cabinets myself, so I'm only looking for installation. They’re solid wood and are already assembled. I know a lot of cabinet shops only install what they sell, so ideally this is someone who's comfortable working with client supplied cabinets.

The other thing is that precision really matters here. The cabinets will have a natural stone countertop with 1/16” tolerance over the 10ft.

Looking to hire someone within the next couple of weeks.

Thanks in advance!

Hi neighbours,

A small team of us here in Coquitlam built TalentSeek. Between us we've hired in Canada, the Middle East and South Asia, and we kept seeing good candidates, especially people new to Canada, get passed over because their resume didn't match the wording of the job they applied for.

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It's in beta, and the free start is 1 tailored resume + 1 interview prep pack, no card needed:

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If you or someone in your household is job hunting, I'd really appreciate honest feedback: what was confusing, and whether the result actually felt like you. Happy to answer questions in the comments.

Hi! I have a bunch of old hockey gear in mid condition and I’m unsure what to do with it. Kidsport doesn’t take things 6+ years old and my local hockey association doesn’t need it. Some of it is from the early 2000s (Koho, RBK) and some more recent (~2015/2016) but still too old for kidsport.

Any ideas?
Thanks!

With the election on Saturday, Oct 17, I emailed Coquitlam candidates five questions:

1. Will you vigorously push for greater housing density?
2. Will you commit to city-developed cooperative housing?
3. Will you advocate for bilingualism and multiculturalism at the municipal level?
4. Will you commit to building on and promoting Maillardville's French-Canadian heritage?
5. Will you support provincial and federal efforts to promote national unity?

Here's my read of the replies, in my own words. Check the candidates' own materials before relying on this.

Mayor

Only Trish Mandewo replied. She supports density "in the right places," but not vigorously. She says no to city-developed co-ops (the City should be an enabler and partner). She says yes to bilingualism, delivered "practically," and yes to visibly promoting Maillardville's francophone heritage.

Council (10 replies)

Takeaways

• Almost everyone supports density only "in the right places" with infrastructure keeping pace. Nobody said "vigorously."
• On city-built co-ops, Buchan and Tran are the most supportive. Kim, Djonlic, Towner and Mandewo say the City should enable rather than build, though Kim and Djonlic cite actual co-op funding and land decisions from this term.
• Buchan is the only one with a number (20% low-market housing in new developments), but didn't say how the City would require it.
• Towner is the only one to say bilingualism and national unity aren't municipal matters.
• Nearly everyone says yes to promoting Maillardville's francophone heritage, but few gave specifics. Kyle-Lefebvre, Tran, Campbell and Kim named the most.

No reply as of Oct 13

(I may not have reached all of them.)

• Mayor: Craig Hodge, Madhavee Inamdar
• Council: Cina, Jamshidian, Mazzarolo, McBryer, Perry, Samimi, Sebastiani, Su, Thomsing, Thorleifson

Full candidate list and platforms: https://www.coquitlam.ca/1205/Candidate-Summaries

If you've heard back from any of the non-responders, or I've misread someone's answer, please correct me in the comments.

New mayor's debate that happened today, 13 Oct 2026.

Anyone have an idea as to all the chopper activity around Mundy Park and Riverview this morning?

Could one get away with doing a photoshoot with assistants, equipment and models without permits?

Hi I Created a website that tracks councillors voting record councilrecord.ca

I Why is gas so much cheaper in the Fraser Valley than in Metro Vancouver?

I don't drive regularly, but I rented a car this weekend to play football in Abbotsford. I drove from Coquitlam to Abbotsford, and on my way back, I decided to stop for gas.

I was surprised by the price differences I saw:

- Super Save in Abbotsford: $1.64/L

- Shell in Mission: $1.70/L (where I filled up)

- Maple Ridge and Coquitlam: Around $2.07/L

- Coquitlam last night: $2.12/L

That's a pretty significant difference, even between places that aren't that far apart!

I always assumed gas prices across BC would be relatively similar, but this weekend made me wonder what's actually going on.

Is gas genuinely cheaper in the Fraser Valley because of competition between gas stations? Or is there something special about the gas supply in Metro Vancouver that makes it more expensive?

How can the price jump by nearly 50 cents per litre over such a short distance? I'd love to hear from people who understand the BC gas market.

having lived in SEA, i’ve always heard and seen our local mayor and councillors ride in big, black SUVs, have security details, wear expensive designer outfits, have a reputation for simply being “too high”up there to be approached by a lowly citizen and even too dangerous to drive by where they live.

meanwhile, our mayor and council, MLAs and even some federal and provincial ministers, people with tremendous power to shape policies and change lives often take the train, bike, drive, go to the mall, pick up their kids, visit local clinics, labs or hospitals.

anyway, i’m just amazed and glad we don’t put public figures on a pedestal.

Hi everyone,

I have lived in Coquitlam for the past six months (prior to that was in Port Coquitlam) and I was wondering if anyone has insights into how responsive the candidates for Mayor are?

When I lived in Port Coquitlam, I had two issues in which I emailed the Mayor and Council about. In both instances the Mayor (Brad West) emailed me back within hours. For one of the issues, he remained in constant communication with me, providing regular emails and phone updates until the issue was resolved. That level of community involvement was invaluable and what I am looking for in my next Mayor.

Now, I’ve seen a few people post that they reached out to Trish Mandewo during her time on Council and never got a response. I’ve also heard people say that Craig Hodge was incredibly short when listening to his constituents.

So I ask the Reddit community - do you have any experience reaching out to either candidate and if so, how was your experience?

Thanks in advance!

Always sad to see mature trees some down. Keeping my fingers crossed that proper permits were obtained and the removal was necessary.

Hey guys, I'm looking for somewhere local that I can get craft supplies (specifically Aida cloth, DMC thread, and hoops) that isn't Michael's/other big box stores. Where do you get your craft supplies locally?

Looking for any personal experiences at Lions Park Montessori (no reviews online) and Dream Builders in Poco (very positive from what I’ve seen).

Thank you!

Hello, hoping to see if anyone has insights on waitlists for daycares in Coquitlam, specifically CEFA and the likelihood of getting in within 1-1.5 years. I am also hoping to hear some reviews and experiences and the fees per month.

Right now their waitlist is closed but they said I could be added to a contact list.

Thanks!

I’d like to know how councillors have voted in the past to see how they line with my views.

Been trying to find a physical copy all over and can’t so I’m doing a hail Mary here to see if I can borrow a copy from someone to claim Witcher on the Switch 2 (one copy can claim multiple Switch 2 digital editions). I’d love to buy you a coffee or boba or something in exchange.

Hey all, I live near Lougheed Mall, and I’m looking to join a men’s Bible study in the area. I want to get more serious about my faith and would value doing it alongside other guys rather than solo.

Small long shot: Exactly two weeks ago, I noticed a few guys around my age doing a Bible study in the PriceSmart food court (near Lougheed Mall). I didn’t get a chance to say hi. If that’s you or you know them, I’d love to connect, no pressure at all.

Otherwise, open to any men’s bible study group nearby that gathers in and around Lougheed Mall. Feel free to comment or DM.

Anyone else noticing how some people seem to be playing both sides?

One minute they're helping one campaign, the next they're backing the other. Is this about supporting a candidate or just wanting to be on the winning team. Seems like some people are concerned about their pending irrelevance.

And how much influence are the BC Conservatives having in a municipal election? Are the conservatives using mandewo or is she just using them for their lists?

If people want to play politics and influence who runs the city, why not put their own name on the ballot? The truth shall set you free. Why not run yourself?

Curious what others think.

Hi everyone, I’m trying to find good ( fair priced) thrift stores that have better quality clothing. I have tried value village in the past but I feel as their pricing and quality of clothes isn’t matching what I’m looking for, at least that’s has been my experience. any recommendations would be highly appreciated :)

Lots of sirens in the Austin Heights/Blue Mountain area tonight. What's going on?

Hi everyone! I’m looking for a seasonal/temporary job in the Coquitlam area for the upcoming holidays.
I work full-time during the weekdays, so I’m mainly available evenings and weekends. Open to retail, customer service, warehouse, or other seasonal work.
If you know of any places hiring or have any leads/recommendations, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!