| Grouse Grind Reopening for 2023 Season | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/799/Grouse Grind Reopening for 2023 Season | 799 | Grouse Grind Reopening for 2023 Season | GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassFDACD50D9EBA4BEDB5195FF90F3143E1"><p>Metro Vancouver's Grouse Grind Trail will open on Saturday, May 27, with regular open hours of 7:00 am to 7:00 pm daily. <br></p></div> | 2023-05-26T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| Air Quality Advisory Cancelled | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/798/Air Quality Advisory Cancelled | 798 | Air Quality Advisory Cancelled | GP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass167563BD2C304414A9BA389A9E8D643B"><p>Metro
Vancouver Regional District has ended the ground-level ozone Air Quality
Advisory that has been in effect since May 15. <br></p></div> | 2023-05-16T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| Air Quality Advisory in Effect | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/797/Air Quality Advisory in Effect | 797 | Air Quality Advisory in Effect | GP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass9163930A88E44922AFFA0F9E5C1ED929"><p>Metro
Vancouver Regional District has issued an Air Quality Advisory due to high
concentrations of ground-level
ozone that are expected to last until cooler temperatures are
experienced.<br></p></div> | 2023-05-15T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| Seasonal Residential Indoor Wood Burning Prohibition in Effect May 15 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/796/Seasonal Residential Indoor Wood Burning Prohibition in Effect May 15 | 796 | Seasonal Residential Indoor Wood Burning Prohibition in Effect May 15 | GP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass34F88FA49D644E069D410260BB374171"><p>Metro Vancouver’s annual seasonal prohibition on the use of indoor wood burning appliances, such as wood stoves and fireplaces, begins on May 15 and lasts until September 15.<br></p></div> | 2023-05-15T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| Metro Vancouver Launches Safety Education Initiative for Capilano River Regional Park | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/795/Metro Vancouver Launches Safety Education Initiative for Capilano River Regional Park | 795 | Metro Vancouver Launches Safety Education Initiative for Capilano River Regional Park | GP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass92F9D5F9ECC449179BC720A43315D042"><p>Metro Vancouver is launching a safety education website to help residents stay safe while enjoying Capilano River Regional Park.<br></p></div> | 2023-05-01T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| That’s a Wrap: REEL Earth Day Challenge 2023 Raises Over $96,000 for Regional Parks | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/794/That’s a Wrap: REEL Earth Day Challenge 2023 Raises Over $96,000 for Regional Parks | 794 | That’s a Wrap: REEL Earth Day Challenge 2023 Raises Over $96,000 for Regional Parks | GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassA7CC7361A7DF4133985A97DB009548FC"><div>The 3rd annual REEL Earth Day Challenge wrapped up its fundraising events this Friday, with an amazing $96,346 raised for Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Foundation.<br></div><p><br></p></div> | 2023-04-22T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| Metro Vancouver's Life Sciences Industry: It's Time to Embrace the Lab Coat | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/793/Metro Vancouver's Life Sciences Industry: It's Time to Embrace the Lab Coat | 793 | Metro Vancouver's Life Sciences Industry: It's Time to Embrace the Lab Coat | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass73BCDE4BA37E4DD5A22FA01111A44FBE"><p>A new report from Invest Vancouver, <em>Life Sciences in Metro Vancouver: Shaping a Globally Prominent R&D Hub</em>, highlights the many ways our region’s life sciences industry is attracting global attention and identifies key recommendations to encourage its growth.<br><br></p></div> | 2023-04-18T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| B.C., Metro Vancouver Partner to Develop Thousands of New Affordable Homes | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/housing/792/B.C., Metro Vancouver Partner to Develop Thousands of New Affordable Homes | 792 | B.C., Metro Vancouver Partner to Develop Thousands of New Affordable Homes | GP0|#0520d522-f5ff-4879-a08f-469e2b35e960;L0|#00520d522-f5ff-4879-a08f-469e2b35e960|Housing;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass7F73D58E0D794C0B8A452E5E8119A5FD"><p>The Province, through BC Housing, and Metro Vancouver, through the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation, are working collaboratively to build new affordable housing for people in the Metro Vancouver region.<br></p></div> | 2023-04-12T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| Stage 1 Lawn Watering Regulations in Effect May 1 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/791/Stage 1 Lawn Watering Regulations in Effect May 1 | 791 | Stage 1 Lawn Watering Regulations in Effect May 1 | GP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass0552AE95D19A48FF92C8C87E4BC34352"><p>Seasonal regulations that limit lawn watering for Metro Vancouver homes and businesses to once per week will come into effect on May 1, in an effort to conserve the region's drinking water for the hot, dry months ahead.<br></p></div> | 2023-04-05T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| Apply Now for Regional Cultural Grants up to $10K | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/790/Apply Now for Regional Cultural Grants up to $10K | 790 | Apply Now for Regional Cultural Grants up to $10K | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass1982FA9B36C64D1BB7F8E4BCF9857D61"><div><p>Local
arts and culture organizations can now apply for Metro Vancouver’s 2023
regional cultural grants.<br></p></div></div> | 2023-03-29T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| 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 Resilience | 789 | Metro Vancouver Acknowledges Federal Government Investments in Affordability, Climate Resilience | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass415DC6B914754F36B69F6232852D55F1"><p>Metro Vancouver is supportive of the Government of Canada's <a href="https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/home-accueil-en.html">2023 budget</a>, which helps Canadians who are struggling with everyday expenses and makes significant investments in technology to mitigate climate change, all while showing fiscal restraint.<br></p></div> | 2023-03-28T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| 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 Wildfire | 788 | Minnekhada Regional Park to Fully Reopen Following Wildfire | GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass16C7F7B50264444CB2CCD9C631AE300F"><p>Minnekhada Regional Park will fully reopen to the public today at noon, restoring access to areas that were closed following last year's wildfire.<br></p></div> | 2023-03-16T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| 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 Waste | 787 | Metro Vancouver Residents Can Save Money by Cutting Back on Clothing Waste | GP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass16523CB1AB0947BC84C62334241CA99D"><p>Metro Vancouver has tips and resources for residents who are looking for ways to save money on clothing and reduce the volume of textiles heading to landfills.<br></p></div> | 2023-03-07T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| 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 | 785 | Upgraded Wastewater Plant Will Better Protect People, Environment | GP0|#c66b9e70-597c-49de-9124-87f86a653106;L0|#0c66b9e70-597c-49de-9124-87f86a653106|Liquid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass50AB94E20166490CA970BEA90289D0B9"><p>The
Province is providing Metro Vancouver with funding to upgrade the Iona Island
Wastewater Treatment Plant in Richmond, ensuring it can meet the demands of the
growing population, while protecting the health of people and the environment.<br></p></div> | 2023-03-03T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| 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 Residents | 784 | Provincial Investments in Infrastructure, Housing Will Benefit Metro Vancouver Residents | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass4363017A5E79428BA2D096C64E39ACA3"><p>Metro Vancouver welcomes the BC Government's commitments in its <a href="https://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2023/default.htm">2023 budget</a> to tackling the housing crisis and to building the infrastructure that people rely on.<br></p></div> | 2023-02-28T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| 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 Region | 783 | Metro Vancouver Board Adopts New Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2050, to Shape the Future of the Region | GP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass6A569792A5FA4E409CF8E4701E6300CA"><p>Metro Vancouver’s updated regional growth strategy, <em>Metro 2050</em>, has now been accepted as the collective vision for how projected growth will be managed in the region to support the creation of complete, connected, and resilient communities.<br></p></div> | 2023-02-24T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| Metro Vancouver Receives Second Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/finance/782/Metro Vancouver Receives Second Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting | 782 | Metro Vancouver Receives Second Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting | GP0|#2198c5e1-8c23-49a4-b371-4fb167869602;L0|#02198c5e1-8c23-49a4-b371-4fb167869602|Finance;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassC6177A3D0B0A4EDA81CF7148D1CEE742"><p>Metro Vancouver has received the <a href="https://www.gfoa.org/canfr">Canadian Award for Financial Reporting</a> from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, recognizing the strength of its <a href="/about/programs-budget/BudgetPublications/MVRD_2021_Annual_Financial_Report.pdf">2021 Annual Financial Report</a>.<br></p></div> | 2023-02-16T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| 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 Island | 781 | Public Engagement Begins February 10 for Proposed Regional Park on Bowen Island | GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass94EC66D944914C4E88EBCC6F98C04F31"><p>The first phase of public engagement for a proposed new regional park at Cape Roger Curtis on Bowen Island will take place from February 10 to March 20, providing a number of opportunities for the region's residents to give their feedback and help shape the long-term park vision and concept. <br></p></div> | 2023-02-09T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| Applications Open for Metro Vancouver Youth and Education Advisory Panel | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/780/Applications Open for Metro Vancouver Youth and Education Advisory Panel | 780 | Applications Open for Metro Vancouver Youth and Education Advisory Panel | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassEA44849ADBD84274808EDC77DBBFD8C3"><p>Metro Vancouver invites young people and educators from across the region to participate in the newly formed Metro Vancouver Youth and Education Advisory Panel.<br><br></p></div> | 2023-01-10T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2023 |
| Metro Vancouver 2023 Standing Committees Announced | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/779/Metro Vancouver 2023 Standing Committees Announced | 779 | Metro Vancouver 2023 Standing Committees Announced | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass2357F1948CFD494BB5D23DB073B2C0E4"><p>Metro
Vancouver Board Chair George Harvie has announced the Metro Vancouver standing
committee and task force structure and appointments for 2023.<br><br></p></div> | 2022-12-13T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
