| UBC Alumnus Donation Enables Salmon Creek Restoration in Pacific Spirit Regional Park | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/534/UBC Alumnus Donation Enables Salmon Creek Restoration in Pacific Spirit Regional Park | 534 | UBC Alumnus Donation Enables Salmon Creek Restoration in Pacific Spirit Regional Park | GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass4ADCEA57D7B64A1FA09B377B391C2921"><p>One of the last remaining urban creeks on the Burrard Peninsula has been restored to a more fish-friendly habitat, thanks to a donation from a UBC alumnus and a collaborative effort between Metro Vancouver, Musqueam Indian Band, UBC, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and community organizations.</p></div> | 2018-06-19T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| Grouse Grind Trail Anticipated to Reopen June 21 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/533/Grouse Grind Trail Anticipated to Reopen June 21 | 533 | Grouse Grind Trail Anticipated to Reopen June 21 | GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass1A99ED8DF2134FAAAA97BF14EC4C53B0"><p>The Grouse Grind Trail in Grouse Mountain Regional Park is anticipated to reopen on Thursday, June 21, barring any unforeseen circumstances.</p></div> | 2018-06-14T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| 2018 Caring For The Air Report | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/532/2018 Caring For The Air Report | 532 | 2018 Caring For The Air Report | GP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass24C150CED08A4C46BD9F6955B4EFB35E"><p>Heavy smoke from B.C.’s wildfires took a toll on Metro Vancouver’s air quality last year, but average trends show improvements continue to be made against most smog-forming pollutants across the region, according to the latest Caring for the Air report for 2018.</p></div> | 2018-06-05T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| Evacuation Alert Rescinded for Barnston Island | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/electoral-area/531/Evacuation Alert Rescinded for Barnston Island | 531 | Evacuation Alert Rescinded for Barnston Island | GP0|#3cfe63ea-75c4-411d-a8ed-88a8c286ecf4;L0|#03cfe63ea-75c4-411d-a8ed-88a8c286ecf4|Electoral Area;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass20A5B02609844B6CA33477126C9A61E6"><p>Metro Vancouver has
rescinded the Evacuation Alert for Barnston Island, located in Electoral Area
A, effective immediately.</p></div> | 2018-05-25T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| Grouse Grind Closed for Maintenance | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/530/Grouse Grind Closed for Maintenance | 530 | Grouse Grind Closed for Maintenance | GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass216019DB1BB04898B930116B71225BF8"><p>Hikers are advised that the Grouse Grind Trail in Grouse Mountain Regional Park will be closing for seasonal safety maintenance as of Tuesday, May 22, 2018.</p></div> | 2018-05-18T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| Evacuation Alert Issued For Barnston Island | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/electoral-area/529/Evacuation Alert Issued For Barnston Island | 529 | Evacuation Alert Issued For Barnston Island | GP0|#3cfe63ea-75c4-411d-a8ed-88a8c286ecf4;L0|#03cfe63ea-75c4-411d-a8ed-88a8c286ecf4|Electoral Area;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass07A370933F7C4525A078CAED0FCF047B"><p>In anticipation of rising floodwaters from the Fraser River, the Metro Vancouver Regional District has placed Barnston Island, located in Electoral Area A, under an Evacuation Alert, effective May 16, 2018 at 8:00 a.m.</p></div> | 2018-05-16T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| Metro Vancouver's Strata Energy Advisor Program To Help Stratas Reduce GHG Emissions | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/528/Metro Vancouver's Strata Energy Advisor Program To Help Stratas Reduce GHG Emissions | 528 | Metro Vancouver's Strata Energy Advisor Program To Help Stratas Reduce GHG Emissions | GP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass4F3DBFC5C8D247FEB0F66C4B17710550"><p>Metro Vancouver today launched its new
Strata Energy Advisor Program, which will provide support to hundreds of multi-family residential strata corporations on how they might revamp their buildings to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, while saving money.</p> </div> | 2018-05-02T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| Grouse Grind Trail Opens Tomorrow | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/526/Grouse Grind Trail Opens Tomorrow | 526 | Grouse Grind Trail Opens Tomorrow | GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass6BB17A3733DA4A60B5DC8B0C7DF7178F"><p>Metro Vancouver's world-famous hiking destination, the Grouse Grind Trail, will officially open for the season tomorrow, May 2, at 6:15 a.m. </p></div> | 2018-05-01T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| Metro Vancouver Parkland Purchase Adds to Kanaka Creek Regional Park | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/527/Metro Vancouver Parkland Purchase Adds to Kanaka Creek Regional Park | 527 | Metro Vancouver Parkland Purchase Adds to Kanaka Creek Regional Park | GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass0AF10B79518C4ABD85FF6ACE5F2F2AED"><p>Metro Vancouver continues to protect more natural
areas with the purchase of 4.7 hectares of creekside and forest habitats at Kanaka
Creek Regional Park in the City of Maple Ridge.</p></div> | 2018-05-01T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| Abbotsford Officially Withdraws from Metro Vancouver | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/524/Abbotsford Officially Withdraws from Metro Vancouver | 524 | Abbotsford Officially Withdraws from Metro Vancouver | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassC6BBE06F3FD546DCA3AED3B0E2974CCB"><p>The City of Abbotsford will no longer participate as a
member of the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) Board for park purposes
after an amending bylaw was recently approved by the Board</p></div> | 2018-04-30T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| Metro Vancouver Launches Engagement on its Climate 2050 Strategy | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/525/Metro Vancouver Launches Engagement on its Climate 2050 Strategy | 525 | Metro Vancouver Launches Engagement on its Climate 2050 Strategy | GP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassCE39A46ABD25471CA6BEE4E1D186483A"><p>Metro Vancouver will begin engaging with the public and other stakeholders next month on its proposed Climate 2050 Strategy, which is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for the unavoidable effects of global warming.</p></div> | 2018-04-30T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| Metro Vancouver Lawn Watering Regulations Commence Next Week | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/523/Metro Vancouver Lawn Watering Regulations Commence Next Week | 523 | Metro Vancouver Lawn Watering Regulations Commence Next Week | GP0|#9dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8;L0|#09dea762f-7043-4074-a868-1ed64ca7d1d8|Water;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassEC8F7F191D464EA99CC957BECC794084"><p>Metro Vancouver's lawn watering regulations will come into effect Tuesday, May 1 and remain in place until October 15, to conserve treated drinking water during the hot and dry summer months. </p></div> | 2018-04-27T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| Cleaning Up For Spring - Metro Vancouver Urges Residents Not to Illegally Dump | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/522/Cleaning Up For Spring - Metro Vancouver Urges Residents Not to Illegally Dump | 522 | Cleaning Up For Spring - Metro Vancouver Urges Residents Not to Illegally Dump | GP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass8B4460FC38334FC286DBBB8C98FFD163"><p>As the region emerges from winter, Metro Vancouver is reminding anyone planning to spring clean that there are many convenient and affordable ways to recycle, donate or dispose of unwanted bulky items such as sofas and mattresses through the Waste in its Place online portal.</p></div> | 2018-04-09T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| Metro Vancouver undertakes first youth homeless count | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/521/Metro Vancouver undertakes first youth homeless count | 521 | Metro Vancouver undertakes first youth homeless count | GP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassDEC8ECE92DE64CB88E23DBBAEEA39830"><p>The count will be held April 4 to 12, 2018, and is
distinct from the regional homeless counts, which have taken place every three
years since 2002, with the most recent held in 2017. </p></div> | 2018-04-04T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| Cultural Grants - Application Deadline May 25 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/regional-planning/519/Cultural Grants - Application Deadline May 25 | 519 | Cultural Grants - Application Deadline May 25 | GP0|#334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce;L0|#0334f565c-cc9c-4085-8556-59c8c2516bce|Regional Planning;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass0D76DEECB29B45AF8C3B6620ABD18F51">Cultural groups can now apply to Metro Vancouver for Regional Project Grants.</div> | 2018-04-03T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| Metro Vancouver to Revisit Board Remuneration | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/520/Metro Vancouver to Revisit Board Remuneration | 520 | Metro Vancouver to Revisit Board Remuneration | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassB3ED3E9445C4468B9E5B8555D81D5FC9"><p>Metro Vancouver Board Chair Greg Moore today announced his intention to put forth a motion for reconsideration of the recently approved Board Remuneration Bylaw at the upcoming Board meeting on April 27. </p></div> | 2018-04-03T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| New affordable homes break ground in Vancouver | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/housing/518/New affordable homes break ground in Vancouver | 518 | New affordable homes break ground in Vancouver | GP0|#0520d522-f5ff-4879-a08f-469e2b35e960;L0|#00520d522-f5ff-4879-a08f-469e2b35e960|Housing;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassF9B48A6AE51243B4B3AD512690EF1E53"><p>The first phase of a new affordable-housing project for families, seniors and people with disabilities is getting underway in Vancouver, in partnership with the Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation.</p></div> | 2018-03-02T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2018 |
| Metro Vancouver and the City of Abbotsford Reach Agreement to Amend Parkland Interests | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/517/Metro Vancouver and the City of Abbotsford Reach Agreement to Amend Parkland Interests | 517 | Metro Vancouver and the City of Abbotsford Reach Agreement to Amend Parkland Interests | GP0|#074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584;L0|#0074c0334-3d6c-4560-b4ac-8b5892de7584|Parks;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassEA735C5F06EA43DAB2564C3E4C264EF8">Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) has reached an agreement with the City of Abbotsford, which enables the City to withdraw from Metro Vancouver’s regional parks function and explore new park partnerships with the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD). Once approved, the City of Abbotsford will no longer participate in, or financially contribute, to parks within Metro Vancouver and can allocate resources to parks within its own municipality and region.</div> | 2017-11-24T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2017 |
| Hey, Food Isn't Garbage - Metro Vancouver Launches Multi-Family Food Scraps Campaign | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/516/Hey, Food Isn't Garbage - Metro Vancouver Launches Multi-Family Food Scraps Campaign | 516 | Hey, Food Isn't Garbage - Metro Vancouver Launches Multi-Family Food Scraps Campaign | GP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass45022D458DF94825AE828DEC876F11EA"><p>Metro Vancouver will target multi-family residents in its latest “Hey, food isn’t garbage” campaign, noting that despite available green bins in most of the region’s apartment and townhouse complexes, too many food scraps still end up in the trash.</p></div> | 2017-10-31T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2017 |
| Lonsdale Energy Corporation to Sell Recovered Heat from the New North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/liquid-waste/515/Lonsdale Energy Corporation to Sell Recovered Heat from the New North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant | 515 | Lonsdale Energy Corporation to Sell Recovered Heat from the New 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="ExternalClass9AEEB622E88B4A1985869F540FF28A8C">Lonsdale Energy Corporation (LEC) and Metro Vancouver’s Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District (GVS&DD) have finalized an agreement for the sale of effluent heat recovered from the new North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant, currently under construction at Pemberton Avenue and West 1st Street.</div> | 2017-10-16T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2017 |
