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Minnekhada Regional Park to Fully Reopen Following Wildfirehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/788/Minnekhada Regional Park to Fully Reopen Following Wildfire788Minnekhada Regional Park to Fully Reopen Following WildfireGP0|#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>2023-03-16T07:00:00Zstring;#2023
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 Waste787Metro Vancouver Residents Can Save Money by Cutting Back on Clothing WasteGP0|#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>2023-03-07T08:00:00Zstring;#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, Environment785Upgraded 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>2023-03-03T08:00:00Zstring;#2023
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 Residents784Provincial Investments in Infrastructure, Housing Will Benefit Metro Vancouver ResidentsGP0|#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>2023-02-28T08:00:00Zstring;#2023
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 Region783Metro Vancouver Board Adopts New Regional Growth Strategy, Metro 2050, to Shape the Future of the RegionGP0|#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>2023-02-24T08:00:00Zstring;#2023
Metro Vancouver Receives Second Award for Excellence in Financial Reportinghttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/finance/782/Metro Vancouver Receives Second Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting782Metro Vancouver Receives Second Award for Excellence in Financial ReportingGP0|#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>2023-02-16T08:00:00Zstring;#2023
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 Island781Public Engagement Begins February 10 for Proposed Regional Park on Bowen IslandGP0|#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>2023-02-09T08:00:00Zstring;#2023
Applications Open for Metro Vancouver Youth and Education Advisory Panelhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/780/Applications Open for Metro Vancouver Youth and Education Advisory Panel780Applications Open for Metro Vancouver Youth and Education Advisory PanelGP0|#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>2023-01-10T08:00:00Zstring;#2023
Metro Vancouver 2023 Standing Committees Announcedhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/779/Metro Vancouver 2023 Standing Committees Announced779Metro Vancouver 2023 Standing Committees AnnouncedGP0|#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>2022-12-13T08:00:00Zstring;#2022
Metro Vancouver Board Elects 2023 Chair and Vice Chairhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/778/Metro Vancouver Board Elects 2023 Chair and Vice Chair778Metro Vancouver Board Elects 2023 Chair and Vice ChairGP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board & Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass8A08D42F39DB4A999AF196972D7228B8"><p>​Metro Vancouver's Board of Directors has elected George Harvie, mayor of the City of Delta, as its new chair for 2023, with John McEwen, mayor of the Village of Anmore, elected as vice chair. <br></p></div>2022-11-25T08:00:00Zstring;#2022
Mural by Katzie First Nation Artist Adorns New Metro Vancouver Storage Tankhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/liquid-waste/777/Mural by Katzie First Nation Artist Adorns New Metro Vancouver Storage Tank777Mural by Katzie First Nation Artist Adorns New Metro Vancouver Storage TankGP0|#c66b9e70-597c-49de-9124-87f86a653106;L0|#0c66b9e70-597c-49de-9124-87f86a653106|Liquid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassB55446D8C27B4938B27520F55C6ACCE8"><p>​Metro Vancouver has installed two large murals by Katzie First Nation artist Rain Pierre on a new storage tank near Golden Ears Way and 113B Avenue, visible for the enjoyment of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists traveling over the Golden Ears Bridge.<br></p></div>2022-11-16T08:00:00Zstring;#2022
Minnekhada Regional Park to Partially Reopen Following Wildfirehttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/776/Minnekhada Regional Park to Partially Reopen Following Wildfire776Minnekhada Regional Park to Partially Reopen Following WildfireGP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassBFE0A4944EBB4FC992C09FF4F01264D6"><p>​<span style="color:#323232;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt;">On October 28, Minnekhada Regional Park will partially reopen, now that the wildfire that was sparked at the beginning of this month has been fully extinguished and is considered ‘out.’</span></p></div>2022-10-27T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
Air Quality Advisory Cancellationhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/775/Air Quality Advisory Cancellation775Air Quality Advisory CancellationGP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass0765B71C13084AD791BE4B08DD22B3DE">Metro Vancouver Regional District has ended the fine particulate matter Air Quality Advisory for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley that has been in effect since October 13 in the Fraser Valley and October 14 in Metro Vancouver.<br> </div>2022-10-21T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
Continued Air Quality Advisoryhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/774/Continued Air Quality Advisory774Continued Air Quality AdvisoryGP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassAE293EDF177C490F843AC1380CACCC5B"><p>​<span style="color:#323232;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Metro Vancouver Regional District is continuing an Air Quality Advisory for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley that was issued October 14 because of high concentrations of <span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;">fine particulate matter</span>, primarily due to smoke from wildfires burning in BC and Washington.</span></p></div>2022-10-20T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
Continued Air Quality Advisoryhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/773/Continued Air Quality Advisory773Continued Air Quality AdvisoryGP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass7F902B3A32BD4A8BB1F26C593BD60AC1">Metro Vancouver Regional District is continuing an Air Quality Advisory for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley that was issued October 14 because of high concentrations of fine particulate matter, primarily due to smoke from wildfires burning in BC and Washington. <br> </div>2022-10-19T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
Continued Air Quality Advisoryhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/772/Continued Air Quality Advisory772Continued Air Quality AdvisoryGP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass3623BA3FDA364AA9A7BE2A60B6A0B6CB"><p>Metro Vancouver Regional District is continuing an Air Quality Advisory for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley that was issued October 14 because of high concentrations of fine particulate matter, primarily due to smoke from wildfires burning in BC and Washington.</p></div>2022-10-18T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
Jen McCutcheon Re-Elected Director for Metro Vancouver’s Electoral Area Ahttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/electoral-area/770/Jen McCutcheon Re-Elected Director for Metro Vancouver’s Electoral Area A770Jen McCutcheon Re-Elected Director for Metro Vancouver’s Electoral Area AGP0|#3cfe63ea-75c4-411d-a8ed-88a8c286ecf4;L0|#03cfe63ea-75c4-411d-a8ed-88a8c286ecf4|Electoral Area;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassEB6B7582A14A4F2CBC32CAC7200F808A"><p>​Metro Vancouver's Chief Election Officer has declared that Jen McCutcheon has been elected to the office of Director of Metro Vancouver Regional District's Electoral Area A.<br></p></div>2022-10-17T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
Continued Air Quality Advisoryhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/771/Continued Air Quality Advisory771Continued Air Quality AdvisoryGP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassAF43DC55B72E497FBF9C0CF85D2764AD"><p>Metro Vancouver is continuing an Air Quality Advisory for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley that was issued October 14 because of high concentrations of fine particulate matter, primarily due to smoke from wildfires burning in BC and Washington.<br></p></div><p><br></p>2022-10-17T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
Continued Air Quality Advisoryhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/769/Continued Air Quality Advisory769Continued Air Quality AdvisoryGP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClassECD1E300D368435BAE618FD9A259D9D1"><p>​<span style="color:#323232;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">Metro Vancouver is continuing an Air Quality Advisory for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley that was issued October 14 because of high concentrations of<span style="font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;"> fine particulate matter</span>, primarily due to smoke from wildfires burning in BC and Washington.</span></p></div>2022-10-16T07:00:00Zstring;#2022
Continued Air Quality Advisoryhttp://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/768/Continued Air Quality Advisory768Continued Air Quality AdvisoryGP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889<div class="ExternalClass003DAEACB07A45BE82EAE5F36A5BF441"><p>Metro Vancouver is continuing an Air Quality Advisory for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley that was issued October 14 because of high concentrations of fine particulate matter, primarily due to smoke from wildfires burning in BC and Washington.</p></div>2022-10-15T07:00:00Zstring;#2022

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