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NOW OPEN! Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centrehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/garbage-recycling/transfer-stations/central-surrey-recycling-and-waste-centre, NOW OPEN! Central Surrey Recycling and Waste CentreNOW OPEN! Central Surrey Recycling and Waste CentreThis new facility makes recycling and waste management more convenient for Surrey and Langley residents and small businesses.http://www.metrovancouver.org/StoryImages/Central-Surrey-Recycling-and-Waste-Centre.jpg, NOW OPEN! Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre http://www.metrovancouver.org/StoryImages/Central-Surrey-Recycling-and-Waste-Centre.jpg1.00000000000000 1
Apply Now for Cultural Project Grants http://www.metrovancouver.org/cultural-grants/, Cultural Project Grants Apply Now for Cultural Project Grants Local arts and culture organizations can apply for up to $10K of funding available to help deliver projects that benefit the region. Apply by May 1.http://www.metrovancouver.org/StoryImages/cultural-grant.jpg, Cultural Project Grants http://www.metrovancouver.org/StoryImages/cultural-grant.jpg2.00000000000000 2
Learn About E-Commerce in Metro Vancouverhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/regional-planning/planning-priorities/industrial-lands-employment/Pages/default.aspx, Learn About E-Commerce in Metro VancouverLearn About E-Commerce in Metro VancouverLearn how e-commerce impacts industrial lands and transportation systems. Read Metro Vancouver’s new study and attend a webinar.http://www.metrovancouver.org/StoryImages/E-Commerce-MV.jpg, Learn About E-Commerce in Metro Vancouver http://www.metrovancouver.org/StoryImages/E-Commerce-MV.jpg3.00000000000000 3
Think Thrice About Your Clotheshttp://www.think-thrice.ca/, Think Thrice About Your ClothesThink Thrice About Your ClothesMetro Vancouver residents throw out an average of eight kilograms (17 pounds) of clothing per person per year. Learn what you can do to reduce, repair, and reuse your clothes to minimize waste.http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/about/campaign-materials/CampaignPhotos/CWR2022-Jeans-1080x1080.jpg, Think Thrice About Your Clothes http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/solid-waste/about/campaign-materials/CampaignPhotos/CWR2022-Jeans-1080x1080.jpg4.00000000000000 4
Metro 2050http://www.metrovancouver.org/services/regional-planning/metro-vancouver-2050/about-metro-2050, Metro 2050Metro 2050The Metro Vancouver region’s new regional growth strategy, Metro 2050 is now in effect. Learn more.http://www.metrovancouver.org/StoryImages/Metro2050.jpg, Metro 2050 http://www.metrovancouver.org/StoryImages/Metro2050.jpg5.00000000000000 5
Spring Nature Program Guide Now Availablehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/services/parks/ParksPublications/Spring2023-NatureProgramGuide.pdf, Spring Nature Program Guide Now AvailableSpring Nature Program Guide Now AvailableExplore and recharge with fun nature programs! Registration for March to June is now open.http://www.metrovancouver.org/StoryImages/NatureGuide-Spring2023.jpg, Spring Nature Program Guide Now Available http://www.metrovancouver.org/StoryImages/NatureGuide-Spring2023.jpg6.00000000000000 6
Food Scraps Aren’t Garbagehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/foodscraps, Food Scraps Aren’t GarbageFood Scraps Aren’t GarbageBy putting food scraps in the green bin, Metro Vancouverites are reducing the amount of garbage sent to landfill, helping prevent greenhouse gas emissions, and creating compost. Click to learn more.http://www.metrovancouver.org/StoryImages/FSR-Banana.jpeg, Food Scraps Aren’t Garbage http://www.metrovancouver.org/StoryImages/FSR-Banana.jpeg7.00000000000000 7
Metro Vancouver Open Data Portalhttps://gisportal.metrovancouver.org/portal/apps/sites/#/open-data-portal, Metro Vancouver Open Data PortalMetro Vancouver Open Data PortalCheck out the new Open Data Portal for all our publicly available GIS data.http://www.metrovancouver.org/StoryImages/GISPortal.jpg, http://www.metrovancouver.org/StoryImages/GISPortal.jpg http://www.metrovancouver.org/StoryImages/GISPortal.jpg8.00000000000000 8

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Metro Vancouver Acknowledges Federal Government Investments in Affordability, Climate Resiliencehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/789/metro-vancouver-acknowledges-federal-government-investments-in-affordability-climate-resilience, http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/789/metro-vancouver-acknowledges-federal-government-investments-in-affordability-climate-resilience137Metro Vancouver Acknowledges Federal Government Investments in Affordability, Climate Resilience2023-03-28T07:00:00Z
Minnekhada Regional Park to Fully Reopen Following Wildfirehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/788/minnekhada-regional-park-to-fully-reopen-following-wildfire, http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/788/minnekhada-regional-park-to-fully-reopen-following-wildfire136Minnekhada Regional Park to Fully Reopen Following Wildfire2023-03-16T07:00:00Z
Metro Vancouver Residents Can Save Money by Cutting Back on Clothing Wastehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/787/metro-vancouver-residents-can-save-money-by-cutting-back-on-clothing-waste, http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/787/metro-vancouver-residents-can-save-money-by-cutting-back-on-clothing-waste134Metro Vancouver Residents Can Save Money by Cutting Back on Clothing Waste2023-03-07T08:00:00Z
Upgraded Wastewater Plant Will Better Protect People, Environment http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/liquid-waste/785/upgraded-wastewater-plant-will-better-protect-people-environment-, http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/liquid-waste/785/upgraded-wastewater-plant-will-better-protect-people-environment-133Upgraded Wastewater Plant Will Better Protect People, Environment 2023-03-03T08:00:00Z
Provincial Investments in Infrastructure, Housing Will Benefit Metro Vancouver Residentshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/784/provincial-investments-in-infrastructure-housing-will-benefit-metro-vancouver-residents, http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/784/provincial-investments-in-infrastructure-housing-will-benefit-metro-vancouver-residents132Provincial Investments in Infrastructure, Housing Will Benefit Metro Vancouver Residents2023-02-28T08:00:00Z
Metro Vancouver Board Adopts New Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2050, to Shape the Future of the Regionhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/783/metro-vancouver-board-adopts-new-regional-growth-strategy-metro-2050-to-shape-the-future-of-the-region, http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/783/metro-vancouver-board-adopts-new-regional-growth-strategy-metro-2050-to-shape-the-future-of-the-region135Metro Vancouver Board Adopts New Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2050, to Shape the Future of the Region2023-02-24T08:00:00Z
Public Engagement Begins February 10 for Proposed Regional Park on Bowen Islandhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/781/public-engagement-begins-february-10-for-proposed-regional-park-on-bowen-island, http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/781/public-engagement-begins-february-10-for-proposed-regional-park-on-bowen-island130Public Engagement Begins February 10 for Proposed Regional Park on Bowen Island2023-02-09T08:00:00Z