| Bubbling Over with Bubble Wrap? Waste-Conscious Shoppers Get Creative to Create Memories, Not Garbage | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/643/Bubbling Over with Bubble Wrap? Waste-Conscious Shoppers Get Creative to Create Memories, Not Garbage | 643 | Bubbling Over with Bubble Wrap? Waste-Conscious Shoppers Get Creative to Create Memories, Not Garbage | GP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass6EAD676583834B5288A52DBB0B6F618D"><p>The ongoing surge in online shopping-related shipping and packaging materials means creating a holiday with less waste will be about more than just creating lasting memories, and Metro Vancouver is helping waste-conscious gift-givers make thoughtful decisions about shipping material, packaging, gifts, decorations, wrapping and more.<br></p></div> | 2020-11-25T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Majority of Residents Support Infrastructure Investment for Post-Pandemic Recovery | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/642/Majority of Residents Support Infrastructure Investment for Post-Pandemic Recovery | 642 | Majority of Residents Support Infrastructure Investment for Post-Pandemic Recovery | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass6E1CB96916C248A18AE0EBE7BB234B79"><p>The vast majority of Metro Vancouver residents want all orders of government to jointly invest in the region's critical infrastructure to help the economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent public opinion research.<br></p></div> | 2020-11-18T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Record Visitation Validates Regional Parks Land Acquisition Strategy | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/641/Record Visitation Validates Regional Parks Land Acquisition Strategy | 641 | Record Visitation Validates Regional Parks Land Acquisition Strategy | GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassF9E39285B9614EE5B84583514D5F764A"><p>Record visitation to Regional Parks in 2020 underscores the importance of Metro Vancouver's efforts to significantly expand the regional park system to protect sensitive ecosystems and meet unprecedented demand for people to connect with nature close to home.<br></p></div> | 2020-11-09T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Metro Vancouver Awards 2020 Regional Culture Project Grants | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/640/Metro Vancouver Awards 2020 Regional Culture Project Grants | 640 | Metro Vancouver Awards 2020 Regional Culture Project Grants | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass402D0ECEB59740579099D8E6ED8033D3"><p>Metro Vancouver is pleased to announce the award of $140,000 in Regional Culture Project Grants this year to 29 arts and culture organizations.<br></p></div> | 2020-10-19T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Metro Vancouver Identifies Key Regional Issues Ahead of 2020 BC Election | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/639/Metro Vancouver Identifies Key Regional Issues Ahead of 2020 BC Election | 639 | Metro Vancouver Identifies Key Regional Issues Ahead of 2020 BC Election | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass1741C623B8AD495687AB4186BF9B126C"><p>Metro Vancouver residents are invited to learn how key regional challenges will be addressed by provincial parties through the Local Government Matters 2020 platform, a non-partisan election initiative to elicit solutions to challenges facing local governments and residents ahead of the 2020 BC election.<br></p></div> | 2020-10-13T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Cleveland Dam Operational Update In Anticipation of Heavy Rainfall | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/638/Cleveland Dam Operational Update In Anticipation of Heavy Rainfall | 638 | Cleveland Dam Operational Update In Anticipation of Heavy Rainfall | GP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass1D3786ADE4364B5B8A3FA49801F3252F"><div><p>In preparation for this weekend's expected heavy rainfall, Metro Vancouver has been slowly lowering Capilano Lake to below the elevation of the Cleveland Dam spillway gate over the past few days. This morning, staff fully lowered the spillway gate and have now taken it out of service.<br></p></div></div> | 2020-10-09T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Metro Vancouver Releases Preliminary Review Findings of Cleveland Dam Event of October 1, 2020 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/637/Metro Vancouver Releases Preliminary Review Findings of Cleveland Dam Event of October 1, 2020 | 637 | Metro Vancouver Releases Preliminary Review Findings of Cleveland Dam Event of October 1, 2020 | GP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass0659289613CB4FC8B0D04DF46AF2F607"><p><span style="text-align:justify;">Metro Vancouver today releases the following preliminary findings of the circumstances surrounding the uncontrolled release of a large volume of water into the Capilano River on the afternoon of October 1, 2020.</span><br></p></div> | 2020-10-08T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Cancellation of Air Quality Advisory | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/636/Cancellation of Air Quality Advisory | 636 | 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="ExternalClass40EFF1D810974092B2CE9F4C3E1EC661"><p>Metro Vancouver has ended the fine particulate matter Air Quality Advisory for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District that has been in effect since September 8, 2020. Air quality has improved due to cleaner marine air flowing into the region.<br></p></div> | 2020-09-19T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Air Quality Advisory | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/634/Air Quality Advisory | 634 | 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="ExternalClass9C5D313252DB42028ED2C430507E3D25"><p>Metro Vancouver is continuing the <strong>fine particulate matter </strong>advisory that has been in effect since September 8 for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District due to wildfire smoke from outside the region. Wildfire smoke from fires in Washington, Oregon and California continues to persist in the region.</p></div> | 2020-09-18T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Air Quality Advisory | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/633/Air Quality Advisory | 633 | 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="ExternalClass242A30C26A0B4C229C6BF3A80C6165E4"><p>Metro Vancouver is continuing the <strong>fine particulate matter</strong> advisory that has been in effect
since September 8 for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District due to wildfire
smoke from outside the region. Wildfire smoke from fires in Washington, Oregon and
California continues to persist in the region.</p></div> | 2020-09-17T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Air Quality Advisory | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/631/Air Quality Advisory | 631 | 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="ExternalClass89042AEE9AB54BB9BD7F0532C6E93AA5"><p>Metro Vancouver is continuing the <strong>fine particulate matter</strong> advisory that has been in effect since September 8 for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District due to wildfire smoke from outside the region. Wildfire smoke from fires in Washington and Oregon continues to persist in the region.</p></div> | 2020-09-16T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Air Quality Advisory | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/630/Air Quality Advisory | 630 | 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="ExternalClassF187136E6F4C41738A2D0FDD3602225E"><p>Metro Vancouver is continuing the fine particulate matter advisory that has been in effect since September 8 for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District due to wildfire smoke from outside the region. Wildfire smoke from fires in Washington and Oregon continues to persist in the region.</p></div> | 2020-09-15T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| COVID-19 Driving Some Canadians to Waste Less Food - Survey | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/632/COVID-19 Driving Some Canadians to Waste Less Food - Survey | 632 | COVID-19 Driving Some Canadians to Waste Less Food - Survey | GP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassEE98625C8F4D461E8DED34DC97EFD9B2"><p>A new nation-wide survey shows that some Canadians are wasting less food while COVID-19 public health measures have been in place. Love Food Hate Waste Canada, delivered by the National Zero Waste Council in conjunction with its campaign partners, worked with the Mustel Group to understand how food purchasing, storage, consumption and waste behaviours have changed since the introduction of quarantine and physical distancing measures.</p></div> | 2020-09-15T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Air Quality Advisory | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/629/Air Quality Advisory | 629 | 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="ExternalClass8CA87EE4DD804F30AB024D84EE7ABBD8"><p>Metro Vancouver is continuing the fine particulate matter advisory that has been in effect since September 8 for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District due to wildfire smoke from outside the region. </p></div> | 2020-09-14T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Air Quality Advisory | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/628/Air Quality Advisory | 628 | 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="ExternalClass014C6A8195B34BABBF9D93F9372316B5"><p>Metro Vancouver is continuing the fine particulate matter advisory that has been in effect since September 8 for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District due to wildfire smoke from outside the region. Wildfire smoke from fires in Washington and Oregon continues to pass through the region, and is expected to continue to impact air quality today. The dense smoke is forecast to begin clearing late this evening and into tomorrow.</p></div> | 2020-09-13T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Air Quality Advisory | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/627/Air Quality Advisory | 627 | 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="ExternalClass899DE9221D684B75974234DD69DA6A1B">Metro Vancouver is continuing the fine particulate matter advisory that has been in effect since September 8 for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District due to wildfire smoke from outside the region. Wildfire smoke from fires in Washington and Oregon continues to pass through the region, and is forecast to impact air quality today and Sunday. <br> </div> | 2020-09-12T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Air Quality Advisory | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/626/Air Quality Advisory | 626 | 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="ExternalClass018BAFFE42BA495FAC85D3D980C20F98"><p>Metro Vancouver is continuing the fine particulate matter advisory that has been in effect since September 8 for
Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District due to wildfire smoke from outside the region.</p></div> | 2020-09-11T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Air Quality Advisory | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/625/Air Quality Advisory | 625 | 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="ExternalClass3795B52951AE465BA3B3AE76E1D48853"><p>Metro Vancouver is continuing the fine particulate matter advisory that has been in effect since September 8 for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley Regional District due to wildfire smoke from outside the region, but cancelling the ground-level ozone advisory. <br> </p></div> | 2020-09-10T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Air Quality Advisory | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/624/Air Quality Advisory | 624 | 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="ExternalClassA50F713FC9A84BDFB63CC917F170045D">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 and is issuing an additional advisory for ground-level
ozone. Conditions are expected to persist through at least tomorrow. Wildfire smoke from fires in Washington and
Oregon continues to impact the region's fine particulate matter concentrations.</div> | 2020-09-09T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
| Air Quality Advisory | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/623/Air Quality Advisory | 623 | 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="ExternalClassE61A5E59275E4DA6901FBEBB819AA5D7"><p>Metro Vancouver is now issuing 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 tonight. Smoke from wildfires burning in Washington, Oregon and California moved over our region this morning and is now impacting ground-level fine particulate matter concentrations. <br> </p></div> | 2020-09-08T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2020 |
