| Zero Waste Conference showcases Circular Economy | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-37/537/Zero Waste Conference showcases Circular Economy | Zero Waste Conference showcases Circular Economy | <div class="ExternalClass9E2DDF37E5924B58A4CEB33752155DFC"><p>Metro Vancouver's 7<sup>th</sup> annual Zero Waste Conference began with a viewpoint that was literally out of this world and ended with a raft of insights and innovative waste prevention solutions that prove the circular economy is within reach.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue37-zwc.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
| New cameras enhance inspections at WTE facility | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-37/538/New cameras enhance inspections at WTE facility | New cameras enhance inspections at WTE facility | <div class="ExternalClass5DF9CE8C65FF408EBF9A678EADBD6415"><p>Metro Vancouver is using closed circuit cameras to enhance banned material inspections at the Waste-to-Energy Facility in Burnaby. Since July of this year, closed circuit cameras have been used to inspect loads as they are dumped into the pit, as part of an effort to keep recyclables out of the trash.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue37-wtef.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
| Bats take up residence at Deas Island Regional Park | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-37/539/Bats take up residence at Deas Island Regional Park | Bats take up residence at Deas Island Regional Park | <div class="ExternalClassF0105B3DD10C4B148D10B665995FF772"><p>Not many people know, but Deas Island Regional Park is home to the largest nursery colony of bats in B.C. At least 2,400 bats live in the maternity colony at Deas Island -- although when the young are born in summer, the numbers may go up to about 3,500. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue37-bats.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
| Public consulted on ways to improve air quality | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-37/540/Public consulted on ways to improve air quality | Public consulted on ways to improve air quality | <div class="ExternalClassB315CA07FCC64DDB9C7D62D513AE2349"><p>Metro Vancouver is hoping to clear the air – and reduce human health risks – by tackling the issue of air pollutants coming from both residential wood smoke and automotive refinishing shops.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue37-aq.jpg | Read more... | | Full | Metro Vancouver considers changes to Automotive Refinishing Emission Regulation Bylaw. |
| Board approves $761.3 million operating budget | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-37/541/Board approves $761.3 million operating budget | Board approves $761.3 million operating budget | <div class="ExternalClassE5A31B2B94E642C6AFEDC0950789D368"><p>Metro Vancouver has developed its first five-year financial plan that combines the individual long-term financial plans for each of our four legal entities – the Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District, Greater Vancouver Water District, Regional District and Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation-- into one. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue37-budget.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
| Upgrades for Langley wastewater treatment plant | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-37/542/Upgrades for Langley wastewater treatment plant | Upgrades for Langley wastewater treatment plant | <div class="ExternalClass02D3104D8E9A4F9C9333846DE418E974"><p>Plans are in the works to expand the Northwest Langley Wastewater Treatment Plant to serve 230,000 people – up from 30,000 now -- including residents and businesses in Langley as well as Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows across the Fraser River. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue37-LangleyWWTP.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
| ‘Tis the season: Create Memories, Not Garbage | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-37/543/‘Tis the season: Create Memories, Not Garbage | ‘Tis the season: Create Memories, Not Garbage | <div class="ExternalClassED0B7CBDCC7F458F8A8C3B4AB630C5BF"><p>The holidays are fast approaching, and Metro Vancouver is once again encouraging residents to Create Memories Not Garbage. The annual campaign, now in its 7<sup>th</sup> year, aims to raise awareness of the unnecessary waste produced during the holiday season and encourage people to do just one thing differently this year to reduce the amount of garbage they create.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue37-cmng.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
| National Zero Waste Council AGM highlights priorities | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-37/544/National Zero Waste Council AGM highlights priorities | National Zero Waste Council AGM highlights priorities | <div class="ExternalClass9011C83398974C43920883EE612FB9E2"><p>The National Zero Waste Council recently held its third annual AGM, featuring an international guest panel and breakout discussions around the Council's four priorities and working groups -- all with a goal of providing opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing and input around the work of the Council.</p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue37-nzwc.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
| Resurfacing project completed at Cleveland Dam | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-37/545/Resurfacing project completed at Cleveland Dam | Resurfacing project completed at Cleveland Dam | <div class="ExternalClass00E57EFF2BD0431E9F7B5B05F4667DF7"><p>Crews have completed a challenging maintenance program on the Cleveland Dam in Capilano River Regional Park, which involved repainting the bridge girders below the bridge deck and resurfacing the drum gate at the top of the spillway. </p></div> | http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue37-clevelanddam.jpg | Read more... | | Full | |
