| Buy Low-Waste Gifts and Create Memories this Holiday Season | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/706/Buy Low-Waste Gifts and Create Memories this Holiday Season | 706 | Buy Low-Waste Gifts and Create Memories this Holiday Season | GP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassEBC7C9BE95D043E7973BBC644B992237"><p>Spending quality time with loved ones, giving experiences as presents and supporting local shops that offer long-lasting, high-quality gifts are thoughtful and low-waste ways to show others you care this holiday season.<br></p></div> | 2021-12-02T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Urgent Action Needed to Maintain Metro Vancouver’s Leadership in Clean Transportation Industry | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/705/Urgent Action Needed to Maintain Metro Vancouver’s Leadership in Clean Transportation Industry | 705 | Urgent Action Needed to Maintain Metro Vancouver’s Leadership in Clean Transportation Industry | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassC2AA901D72C14E26B638A436A0C96617"><div>The
Metro Vancouver region is well positioned to lead the next global wave of clean
transportation innovation and industry development, but risks losing key
industry players if barriers to investment and future industry growth are not
urgently addressed, according to a new report from <a href="https://investvancouver.ca/">Invest Vancouver</a>.</div></div> | 2021-11-29T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Metro Vancouver’s Board Chair and Vice Chair Acclaimed for Fourth Term | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/704/Metro Vancouver’s Board Chair and Vice Chair Acclaimed for Fourth Term | 704 | Metro Vancouver’s Board Chair and Vice Chair Acclaimed for Fourth Term | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassD73FDF61B00946FFBC3B986271151979"><p>Burnaby Councillor Sav Dhaliwal and City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan have been acclaimed as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the Metro Vancouver Board of Directors for their fourth consecutive term.<br></p></div> | 2021-11-26T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Metro Vancouver Board Approves 2022 Budget and Endorses Five-Year Plan | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/finance/703/Metro Vancouver Board Approves 2022 Budget and Endorses Five-Year Plan | 703 | Metro Vancouver Board Approves 2022 Budget and Endorses Five-Year Plan | GP0|#2198c5e1-8c23-49a4-b371-4fb167869602;L0|#02198c5e1-8c23-49a4-b371-4fb167869602|Finance;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass6E0F6263EC3C430A9FC48E6670726F0D"><p>Metro Vancouver's Board of Directors today approved the 2022 annual budget, which provides the funding necessary to build, maintain and upgrade critical infrastructure that is a strong foundation for the region.<br></p></div> | 2021-10-29T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Metro Vancouver Applauds CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/702/Metro Vancouver Applauds CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 | 702 | Metro Vancouver Applauds CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass39305D19F393460D84EF1E28849E66EE">Metro Vancouver enthusiastically supports the Province of B.C.’s new CleanBC Roadmap to 2030, which outlines the actions necessary to achieve deep emission reductions while supporting economic resilience and affordability for residents.<br></div> | 2021-10-25T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Major Land Expansion at Codd Wetland Ecological Conservancy Area Will Further Protect Environmentally Sensitive Areas | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/700/Major Land Expansion at Codd Wetland Ecological Conservancy Area Will Further Protect Environmentally Sensitive Areas | 700 | Major Land Expansion at Codd Wetland Ecological Conservancy Area Will Further Protect Environmentally Sensitive Areas | GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass74CD3F30C8534D3283BA58141BC0DE19"><p><span lang="EN-CA">Metro Vancouver’s <a href="/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/codd-wetland-ecological-conservancy-area">Codd Wetland Ecological Conservancy Area</a> has
expanded by 73 hectares, thanks to a pair of recent parkland acquisitions. In
the past three years, the conservancy area has more than doubled in size, and
is now more than 233 hectares.</span><br></p></div> | 2021-10-20T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Metro Vancouver Initiates Termination Process for Contract with Acciona on North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/liquid-waste/699/Metro Vancouver Initiates Termination Process for Contract with Acciona on North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant | 699 | Metro Vancouver Initiates Termination Process for Contract with Acciona on North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant | GP0|#c66b9e70-597c-49de-9124-87f86a653106;L0|#0c66b9e70-597c-49de-9124-87f86a653106|Liquid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass25C818864BE445A282233DFD8DAAD811"><p>Today, Metro Vancouver provided a letter to Acciona Wastewater Solutions LP with notice of default and Metro Vancouver's intent to terminate the contract for them to build the future North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.<br></p></div> | 2021-10-15T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Residents Invited to Learn More and Comment on Region-wide Plan for the Future | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/698/Residents Invited to Learn More and Comment on Region-wide Plan for the Future | 698 | Residents Invited to Learn More and Comment on Region-wide Plan for the Future | GP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassB5DF3D837F90472C98BC4048B23FE7BD"><p>Metro Vancouver and its member jurisdictions are updating the regional growth strategy, <em>Metro 2050</em>, with a view towards accommodating one million new residents in the region over the next 30 years in a way that reflects the federation's values. </p></div> | 2021-10-13T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Belcarra Regional Park to Become təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/697/Belcarra Regional Park to Become təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park | 697 | Belcarra Regional Park to Become təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park | GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass1557A35218A048AA873B866BB30DFE0E"><p>Today, Metro Vancouver and Tsleil-Waututh Nation announced that Belcarra Regional Park will become known as təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park — a new name that reflects the park's history.<br></p></div> | 2021-10-08T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Metro Vancouver Completes 1.1-Kilometre-Long Tunnel Under Burrard Inlet Using First Slurry Tunnel Boring Machine in Canada | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/696/Metro Vancouver Completes 1.1-Kilometre-Long Tunnel Under Burrard Inlet Using First Slurry Tunnel Boring Machine in Canada | 696 | Metro Vancouver Completes 1.1-Kilometre-Long Tunnel Under Burrard Inlet Using First Slurry Tunnel Boring Machine in Canada | GP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass3B44D35B829E46CDAA64C804B14BC5B3"><p>Tunnel excavation is now complete at the Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel, an important infrastructure project that will make the region's drinking water system more earthquake resilient and help meet growing demand for safe, high-quality drinking water.<br></p></div> | 2021-10-04T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Metro Vancouver Recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/694/Metro Vancouver Recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | 694 | Metro Vancouver Recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassE357759ABA6D488BBE9F2D81676A7A2B"><p>September 30 will be a day of reflection and remembrance for Metro Vancouver Regional District, as Canadians observe the first annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is also Orange Shirt Day.<br></p></div> | 2021-09-29T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Metro Vancouver Recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/695/Metro Vancouver Recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | 695 | Metro Vancouver Recognizes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassAE5F067895A34A06BF08F1BAB33C0660"><p>September 30 will be a day of reflection and remembrance for Metro Vancouver Regional District, as Canadians observe the first annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is also Orange Shirt Day.<br></p></div> | 2021-09-29T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Invest Vancouver and Amazon Web Services Collaborate to Enhance Tech Sector Job Training in Metro Vancouver | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/693/Invest Vancouver and Amazon Web Services Collaborate to Enhance Tech Sector Job Training in Metro Vancouver | 693 | Invest Vancouver and Amazon Web Services Collaborate to Enhance Tech Sector Job Training in Metro Vancouver | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassDDDD63003D6A4856941C56C9C90171BC"><div>Today,
Invest Vancouver announced an agreement in principle with Amazon Web Services
(AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon, to create a workforce development initiative
that will prepare thousands of Metro Vancouver residents for well-paying jobs
in the region’s growing tech sector, helping to attract high-tech firms to the
area.</div></div> | 2021-09-28T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| New Player in Metro Vancouver’s Economic Development Landscape to Propel Region into New Economy | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/692/New Player in Metro Vancouver’s Economic Development Landscape to Propel Region into New Economy | 692 | New Player in Metro Vancouver’s Economic Development Landscape to Propel Region into New Economy | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassE17026A077344EB99EEFFDC247D01A4C"><p>Metro Vancouver is laying the foundation for regional prosperity with the launch of Invest Vancouver — an economic development leadership service with the goal of amplifying economic opportunity and prosperity for all the residents of the region.<br></p></div> | 2021-09-27T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Climate, Infrastructure, Housing, Transit and Economic Prosperity Took Centre Stage at Metro Vancouver’s All-Party Forum | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/691/Climate, Infrastructure, Housing, Transit and Economic Prosperity Took Centre Stage at Metro Vancouver’s All-Party Forum | 691 | Climate, Infrastructure, Housing, Transit and Economic Prosperity Took Centre Stage at Metro Vancouver’s All-Party Forum | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass42981F949E9D44F8AF16C03AD534154E"><p>Metro Vancouver hosted the 2021 All-Party Federal Election Forum to give candidates contesting the Canadian general election an opportunity to speak about local and regional issues.<br></p></div> | 2021-09-16T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Reduce Ocean Pollution by Preventing Laundry Microfibres | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/liquid-waste/690/Reduce Ocean Pollution by Preventing Laundry Microfibres | 690 | Reduce Ocean Pollution by Preventing Laundry Microfibres | GP0|#c66b9e70-597c-49de-9124-87f86a653106;L0|#0c66b9e70-597c-49de-9124-87f86a653106|Liquid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassEFF240F100064934A21E179020FE0AE4"><p>Your clean clothes have a dirty secret — every time you do the laundry, the fabrics shed tiny fibres into the water, contributing to the hundreds of tonnes of microfibres released into our rivers and oceans every year.<br></p><p><br></p></div> | 2021-09-13T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Local Government Matters in the 2021 Federal Election | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/689/Local Government Matters in the 2021 Federal Election | 689 | Local Government Matters in the 2021 Federal Election | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass74DF693F00F9425989502C67B4858BF9"><p>With the Canadian federal election on the horizon, Metro Vancouver is shining a spotlight on the need to strengthen and financially support investments in critical infrastructure through its <a href="http://subscription.metrovancouver.org/sites/Media/default.aspx?jg=b3ba7a4a-f503-4855-9219-61e029a566d4&eg=abcf7139-757c-4930-9888-b653054dd772&lg=c26dbcf5-4a35-447d-8940-1c2db68aa388<p=c">Local Government Matters</a> platform.<br></p></div> | 2021-09-02T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Cancellation of Air Quality Advisory | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/688/Cancellation of Air Quality Advisory | 688 | Cancellation of Air Quality Advisory | GP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass53E197DD9A024ABBB7BCFD293D8FCC7C"><p>Metro Vancouver has ended the fine particulate matter and ground-level ozone Air Quality Advisories for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District that have been in effect since August 12, 2021. Air quality has improved due to a change in the weather.<br></p></div> | 2021-08-15T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Continued Air Quality Advisory | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/687/Continued Air Quality Advisory | 687 | Continued Air Quality Advisory | GP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass73A394C190F64C89A8C8DDED3CEA2DC9"><p>Metro Vancouver is continuing an Air Quality Advisory for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District because of high concentrations of fine particulate matter that are expected to persist through today. Smoke from wildfires burning in B.C., Washington, Oregon and California has contributed to elevated concentrations of fine particulate matter and hazy skies.<br></p></div> | 2021-08-14T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Continued Air Quality Advisory | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/686/Continued Air Quality Advisory | 686 | Continued Air Quality Advisory | GP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassE72228E43CC94BB2B889B4A7F04E1375"><p>Metro
Vancouver is continuing an Air Quality Advisory for Metro Vancouver and
the Fraser Valley Regional District because of high concentrations of fine particulate matter
that are expected to persist through at least tomorrow. <br></p></div> | 2021-08-13T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
