Welcomehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-55/751/WelcomeWelcome<div class="ExternalClass56ACDBB306B641ED8F10E0AC4842F1DA"><p>​Summer's here! This edition highlights National Indigenous Peoples Day, on which Metro Vancouver hosted a visit of Squamish Nation's <em>Spakwus Slolem</em> (Eagle Song Dancers) to head office, and a booth at Vancouver's Trout Lake.</p><p>Metro Vancouver has also started a carpet recycling pilot program at the Coquitlam Transfer Station and is building several new water mains in the City of Surrey and an air management facility in Musqueam Park in South Vancouver. </p><p>A comprehensive inventory – and better understanding – of the natural resources within Metro Vancouver's Regional Parks is underway.</p><p>Metro Vancouver's air quality division recently teamed up with Vancouver Coastal Health to help the media learn of the region's role in air quality management, particularly when dealing with wildfire smoke. </p><p>Metro Vancouver has also approved its <a href="/about/aboutuspublications/BoardStrategicPlan2019-2022.pdf" target="_blank"><em>2019-2022 Board Strategic Plan</em></a><em>, </em>which includes themes such as resiliency, climate action and innovation. Speaking of climate change, Metro Vancouver, along with the project consultant Diamond Head Consulting Ltd., was also recently awarded the Canadian Institute of Planners' <a href="http://www.cip-icu.ca/Honours-Awards/Awards-for-Planning-Excellence-Recipients" target="_blank">Award for Planning Excellence 2019</a> under the Climate Change Planning category. </p><p>Enjoy the summer and see you in September.</p><p> </p><p><em>Metro Vancouver is a federation of 21 municipalities, one Electoral Area and one Treaty First Nation that collaboratively plans for and delivers regional-scale services. Its core services are drinking water, wastewater treatment and solid waste management. Metro Vancouver also regulates air quality, plans for urban growth, manages a regional parks system and provides affordable housing.</em></p></div>Read more...Welcome0 0

 

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Metro Vancouver celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Dayhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-55/752/Metro Vancouver celebrates National Indigenous Peoples DayMetro Vancouver celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day<div class="ExternalClass50DA2F30F2DF431BBC972B07F901E870"><p>Metr​o Vancouver was actively involved on National Indigenous Peoples Day, welcoming the Squamish Nation's <em>Spakwus Slolem</em> (Eagle Song Dancers) to head office, where they performed traditional drumming, songs and dances.  </p></div>http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue55-nationalindigenouspeoplesday.pngRead more...Full
Metro Vancouver builds new water main in Surreyhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-55/753/Metro Vancouver builds new water main in SurreyMetro Vancouver builds new water main in Surrey<div class="ExternalClassDBB2976871024C0D9171946665FCA8B3"><p>​Metro Vancouver is building several new water mains in the City of Surrey to continue delivering clean, safe drinking water to the growing communities south of the Fraser River.  </p></div>http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue55-surreywatermain.pngRead more...Full
Urban forests key to combating climate change in our communitieshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-55/754/Urban forests key to combating climate change in our communitiesUrban forests key to combating climate change in our communities<div class="ExternalClassC833E58ED79C450985D0B2F2E265EBB3"><p>​Planting trees is an effective way to tackle climate change in our region while contributing to the overall health and well-being of our communities. Recognizing the climate benefits of trees, Metro Vancouver developed its <a href="/services/regional-planning/conserving-connecting/urban-forests/Pages/default.aspx">Urban Forest Climate Adaptation Initiative</a> to assess the risks and predicted changes to the region’s urban forest. </p></div>http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue55-urbanforests.pngRead more...Full
Odour solutions: Highbury Interceptor Air Management Facilityhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-55/755/Odour solutions: Highbury Interceptor Air Management FacilityOdour solutions: Highbury Interceptor Air Management Facility<div class="ExternalClass7842A5BE3C7542898B618FEC60434241"><p>​Metro Vancouver is building an air management facility in Musqueam Park in South Vancouver.  </p></div>http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue55-highbury.pngRead more...Full
BCIT students conduct fresh water habitat studies in Minnekhada Regional Parkhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-55/756/BCIT students conduct fresh water habitat studies in Minnekhada Regional ParkBCIT students conduct fresh water habitat studies in Minnekhada Regional Park<div class="ExternalClassFC48E8AB50E945D0B405898E17FBF332"><p>Metro Vancouver is building a better understanding of the natural resources within its Regional Parks through collaborative partnerships with non-government organizations and local educational institutions such as UBC, Simon Fraser University, and BCIT.</p></div>http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue55-bcit.pngRead more...Full
Metro Vancouver approves Board Strategic Planhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-55/757/Metro Vancouver approves Board Strategic PlanMetro Vancouver approves Board Strategic Plan<div class="ExternalClass0D8865D7452D44FC9D9ADCDFFD03AF32"><p>Metro Vancouver has approved its <a href="/about/aboutuspublications/BoardStrategicPlan2019-2022.pdf" target="_blank"><em>2019-2022 Board Strategic Plan</em></a>, which includes themes such as resiliency, climate action and innovation. The Plan is the outcome of a workshop held in April that was attended by almost all Board members and provides strategic directions for each of the organization's functions.</p></div>http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue55-bsp.jpgRead more...Full
Carpet recycling pilot program underway at Metro Vancouver’s Coquitlam Transfer Stationhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-55/759/Carpet recycling pilot program underway at Metro Vancouver’s Coquitlam Transfer StationCarpet recycling pilot program underway at Metro Vancouver’s Coquitlam Transfer Station<div class="ExternalClassB9AEB9E6D438439CB8C957B0B687B427"><p>​Metro Vancouver has started a carpet recycling pilot program at the Coquitlam Transfer Station to evaluate opportunities to divert carpet waste from the landfill.</p></div>http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue55-carpetrecycling.pngRead more...Full
Metro Vancouver hosts media event to address wildfire smokehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-55/760/Metro Vancouver hosts media event to address wildfire smokeMetro Vancouver hosts media event to address wildfire smoke<div class="ExternalClass3CDA92882E404C7B92B112AE8CE3A113"><p>​Metro Vancouver teamed up with Vancouver Coastal Health in June to help the media get a better understanding of the region’s role in air quality management, particularly when dealing with wildfire smoke.</p></div>http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue55-smoke.pngRead more...Full

 

 

Check it Out!http://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-55/761/Check it Out!Check it Out!<div class="ExternalClass59C1FA465F4A4C03BDC724E6840E842C"><p>The Summer edition of <a href="/services/parks/ParksPublications/CIOSummer2019.pdf" target="_blank">Metro Vancouver Regional Parks’ Nature Program Guide</a> (Check it Out) is bursting with fresh programs and events. Pack a picnic, lace up those hiking books and step into regional parks to reconnect with nature where you can:</p><ul><li>Watch bats emerge as dusk descends.</li><li>Get away from the hustle and bustle to paddle calm waters.</li><li>Capture the wonder of wetlands through watercolour painting.</li><li>Watch your child’s imagination run wild at a nature play date.</li></ul><p> <a href="/services/parks/ParksPublications/CIOSummer2019.pdf" target="_blank">Registration now open!</a></p></div>Read more...SummaryBottom
Metro Vancouver Videoshttp://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-55/762/Metro Vancouver VideosMetro Vancouver Videos<div class="ExternalClass4A840F60DDFF4235A41D76D4DDC04E57"><table width="100%" style="background:none;border:0px currentcolor;"><tbody style="background:none;"><tr><td style="width:155px;vertical-align:top;"> <a href="https://vimeo.com/307605092" target="_blank"> <img alt="Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste" src="/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue55-videos-crd.png" style="width:155px;" /></a></td><td style="color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top;"> <strong><a href="https://vimeo.com/307605092" target="_blank">Construction, Renovation and Demolition Waste :</a></strong> Across Canada, the construction and demolition industries create about 1.5 million tonnes of waste a year. Cities in Metro Vancouver are considering solutions such as recycling and deconstruction bylaws and incentives. </td></tr><tr><td style="width:155px;vertical-align:top;"> <a href="https://vimeo.com/332770684" target="_blank"> <img alt="Construction Underway for Jericho Reservoir " src="/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue55-videos-jericho.png" style="width:155px;" /></a></td><td style="color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top;"> <strong><a href="https://vimeo.com/332770684" target="_blank">Construction Underway for Jericho Reservoir : </a></strong>In the Willoughby area in Langley, the Jericho Reservoir is under construction. The above-ground reservoir will ensure a continued supply of quality drinking water as new neighbourhoods take shape in municipalities south of the Fraser River.</td></tr><tr><td style="width:155px;vertical-align:top;"> <a href="https://vimeo.com/333847045" target="_blank"> <img alt="Aldergrove Regional Park Nature Discovery Area " src="/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue55-videos-aldergrove.png" style="width:155px;" /></a></td><td style="color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top;"> <strong><a href="https://vimeo.com/333847045" target="_blank">Aldergrove Regional Park Nature Discovery Area : </a></strong> Aldergrove Regional Park is home to a new Nature Discovery Area, where kids can take part in nature-based play using stumps, rocks and sticks. The area's colourful history includes a historic rock festival that took place during the Summer of Love.</td></tr><tr><td style="width:155px;vertical-align:top;"> <a href="https://vimeo.com/343765132" target="_blank"> <img alt="Strata Energy Advisor Program" src="/metroupdate/PublishingImages/issue55-videos-sea.png" style="width:155px;" /></a></td><td style="color:#ffffff;vertical-align:top;"> <strong><a href="https://vimeo.com/343765132" target="_blank">Strata Energy Advisor Program : </a></strong>The Strata Energy Advisor pilot program allows strata councils, property managers and strata members to get free assessments and advice from a strata energy advisor on energy efficiency and GHG reduction, which helps them save money and emissions.</td></tr></tbody></table></div>Read more...SummaryBottom
Events around the regionhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/metroupdate/issue-55/763/Events around the regionEvents around the region<div class="ExternalClass356D8D371D5E44F385C1E16A3C12F6C4"><p> <strong>Metro Vancouver’s Watershed Tours</strong></p><p>Metro Vancouver offers tours of our protected watersheds every summer to help people discover these pristine valleys firsthand. Join us and register for an engaging and scenic guided tours. </p><p> <a href="/events/watershed-tours/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Information and registration</a><br></p><p> <strong>Zero Waste Conference</strong><br><em>Vancouver Convention Centre East – 999 Canada Place, Vancouver</em></p><p>Registration is now open for the 2019 Zero Waste Conference: A Future Without Waste: Mobilizing for success in the circular economy. The annual conference attracts thought leaders from around the world, highlighting circular economy success stories, waste prevention innovations, and local and global perspectives as the shift to waste prevention and the transition to a circular economy continues to gain momentum.</p> <p>October 30-31, 2019</p><p> <a href="http://www.zwc.ca/details/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank">Information and registration</a></p></div>Read more...SummaryBottom

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