| Evacuation Alert Issued for Barnston Island | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/electoral-area/728/Evacuation Alert Issued for Barnston Island | 728 | 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="ExternalClass8452D4CC238A4A1C93CEE1B924137E71"><p>Due to rapidly rising floodwaters from the Fraser River, Metro Vancouver has placed Barnston Island, located in Electoral Area A, under an evacuation alert, effective 10:00 am today.<br></p></div> | 2022-06-30T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Metro Vancouver Forms Advisory Committee for Solid Waste Management Plan Update | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/727/Metro Vancouver Forms Advisory Committee for Solid Waste Management Plan Update | 727 | Metro Vancouver Forms Advisory Committee for Solid Waste Management Plan Update | GP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass49E8228230EE42758760EB45C4844D8E"><p>Metro Vancouver's Board of Directors has selected a 31-member Solid Waste Management Plan Public/Technical Advisory Committee to help guide the review and <a href="/services/solid-waste/engagement/swmp/Pages/default.aspx">update of the region's solid waste management plan</a>, which sets out goals and objectives for waste reduction, recycling, and management in the region.<br></p></div> | 2022-06-27T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Jacquie Griffiths To Become Invest Vancouver President | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/726/Jacquie Griffiths To Become Invest Vancouver President | 726 | Jacquie Griffiths To Become Invest Vancouver President | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass545859B8122D44D781BC18E5CAEB4EC9"><p>This July 1, Invest Vancouver will accelerate into the next phase of its role as the region's economic prosperity leadership service with Jacquie Griffiths at the helm as the service's n<strong></strong>ew president.<br></p></div> | 2022-06-14T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Metro Vancouver Applauds Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia’s AAA Credit Rating | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/finance/725/Metro Vancouver Applauds Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia’s AAA Credit Rating | 725 | Metro Vancouver Applauds Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia’s AAA Credit Rating | GP0|#2198c5e1-8c23-49a4-b371-4fb167869602;L0|#02198c5e1-8c23-49a4-b371-4fb167869602|Finance;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass748084E56AE14BB7AEBC2FCE6B94E992"><p>Metro Vancouver commends the Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia (MFA) for receiving affirmation of its AAA credit rating from major credit-rating agencies <a href="https://www.fitchratings.com/research/international-public-finance/fitch-affirms-municipal-finance-authority-of-british-columbia-canada-at-aaa-outlook-stable-13-04-2022">Fitch Ratings</a>, <a href="https://mfa.bc.ca/sites/default/files/Investors/mfabc_2022_press_release_807243694_1.pdf">Standard & Poor's</a> and <a href="https://mfa.bc.ca/sites/default/files/Investors/Credit%20Reports/credit_opinion_-_municipal-fin-authority-of-british-columbia-canada_-_25may22.pdf">Moody's Investors Service</a>. <br></p></div> | 2022-06-02T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| June is Clean Transportation Month in Metro Vancouver | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/724/June is Clean Transportation Month in Metro Vancouver | 724 | June is Clean Transportation Month 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="ExternalClassFEA20D78D997458494FA5E2A3B0D0567"><p>Metro Vancouver and Invest Vancouver proclaim June as Clean Transportation Month in the region. This declaration is also supported by the Province of British Columbia, making it a province-wide initiative.<br></p></div> | 2022-06-01T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Seasonal Residential Indoor Wood Burning Prohibition in Effect May 15 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/723/Seasonal Residential Indoor Wood Burning Prohibition in Effect May 15 | 723 | 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="ExternalClass5B683D8DBB214A44A6C9B10C8F9E5543"><p>Metro Vancouver's annual seasonal prohibition on the use of appliances such as wood stoves and fireplaces under the Residential Indoor Wood Burning bylaw begins on May 15 and lasts until September 15.<br></p></div> | 2022-05-13T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Metro Vancouver Finalizes Contract for Completion of North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/liquid-waste/722/Metro Vancouver Finalizes Contract for Completion of North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project | 722 | Metro Vancouver Finalizes Contract for Completion of North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project | GP0|#c66b9e70-597c-49de-9124-87f86a653106;L0|#0c66b9e70-597c-49de-9124-87f86a653106|Liquid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass1C6BCDEC18F9471D85704AA2FCEC8A96"><p><span style="color:#323232;line-height:107%;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt;">Metro
Vancouver and PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc have signed a contract to take the
next steps to complete the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant. </span></p></div> | 2022-04-20T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Metro Vancouver Reminds Residents to Keep ’Unflushables’ Out of the Toilet | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/liquid-waste/721/Metro Vancouver Reminds Residents to Keep ’Unflushables’ Out of the Toilet | 721 | Metro Vancouver Reminds Residents to Keep ’Unflushables’ Out of the Toilet | GP0|#c66b9e70-597c-49de-9124-87f86a653106;L0|#0c66b9e70-597c-49de-9124-87f86a653106|Liquid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass734A7212037D4433930DF47EE0C85712"><p style="text-align:justify;">It's simple: the only items you should flush down the toilet are pee, poo, and toilet paper.</p></div> | 2022-04-13T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Metro Vancouver Applauds Federal Budget’s Focus on Housing | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/720/Metro Vancouver Applauds Federal Budget’s Focus on Housing | 720 | Metro Vancouver Applauds Federal Budget’s Focus on Housing | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassBBC5375183734AC0907AC4DAF6BEE81F"><p>Metro Vancouver supports the Government of Canada's <a href="https://budget.gc.ca/2022/home-accueil-en.html">2022 budget</a>, which has among its principal themes an issue close to the hearts of the region's residents — housing availability and affordability.<br></p></div> | 2022-04-07T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Submissions Now Being Accepted for $150K in Regional Culture Grants | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/719/Submissions Now Being Accepted for $150K in Regional Culture Grants | 719 | Submissions Now Being Accepted for $150K in Regional Culture Grants | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass37C975009430448AAC0AFADC0CFA0C14"><p>Local arts and culture organizations can now apply for Metro Vancouver’s 2022 regional cultural grants.<br></p></div> | 2022-04-06T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| New Lawn Watering Regulations in Effect May 1 | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/water/718/New Lawn Watering Regulations in Effect May 1 | 718 | New 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="ExternalClassB19FCD1429994830AC28B4E609D246A6"><p>Metro Vancouver is introducing enhanced <a href="/lawns">seasonal lawn watering regulations</a> for homes and businesses in order to better conserve the region's drinking water during the hot, dry summer months.<br></p></div> | 2022-04-04T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Metro Vancouver Releases Clean Air Plan, Marks 50 Years of Air Quality Service | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/air-quality/717/Metro Vancouver Releases Clean Air Plan, Marks 50 Years of Air Quality Service | 717 | Metro Vancouver Releases Clean Air Plan, Marks 50 Years of Air Quality Service | GP0|#a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213;L0|#0a13888d6-e3fb-4505-b958-3b345e340213|Air Quality;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass8DF9D6F64E264887B4D7209C63C7002E"><p>Coinciding with 50 years of safeguarding the region's air quality, Metro Vancouver is releasing the <a href="/services/air-quality/AirQualityPublications/Clean-Air-Plan-2021.pdf"><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>Clean Air Plan</em></span></a> — the regional district's latest ambitious air quality management plan. </p></div> | 2022-03-23T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| New Westminster, Metro Vancouver Collaborate on Sapperton District Energy System | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/liquid-waste/716/New Westminster, Metro Vancouver Collaborate on Sapperton District Energy System | 716 | New Westminster, Metro Vancouver Collaborate on Sapperton District Energy System | GP0|#c66b9e70-597c-49de-9124-87f86a653106;L0|#0c66b9e70-597c-49de-9124-87f86a653106|Liquid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassB6D136DAB12F4200939FDFF3FCEFC156"><p>Plans for the Sapperton District Energy System are heating up thanks to a new green collaboration between the City of New Westminster and Metro Vancouver Regional District. </p></div> | 2022-03-17T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Metro Vancouver Receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/finance/715/Metro Vancouver Receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting | 715 | Metro Vancouver Receives 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="ExternalClass1523A8C7B6004312A1D3918B0856F1FA"><p>Metro Vancouver has received the prestigious Canadian Award for Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada, recognizing the strength of its 2020 annual financial report.<br></p></div> | 2022-03-15T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| New United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre Opening Soon | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/714/New United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre Opening Soon | 714 | New United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre Opening Soon | GP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass8E699C2F149448A3B7441C90BCF4EE7A"><p>Metro Vancouver's new United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre will open on March 14. Located at 995 United Boulevard in Coquitlam, this one-stop drop-off facility will make recycling and waste management more convenient for the region's residents. <br></p></div> | 2022-03-07T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Metro Vancouver Welcomes B.C. Budget that Strengthens Resiliency and Invests in a Greener Future | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/713/Metro Vancouver Welcomes B.C. Budget that Strengthens Resiliency and Invests in a Greener Future | 713 | Metro Vancouver Welcomes B.C. Budget that Strengthens Resiliency and Invests in a Greener Future | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassEE1A30BF1AD046CA9FE6BFACD29ECF99"><p>Metro Vancouver commends the B.C. Government for its <a href="/media-room/media-releases/_layouts/15/Catalog.aspx?Url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Emetrovancouver%2Eorg%2Fmedia%2Droom%2Fmedia%2Dreleases%2FLists%2FHTMLMediaReleases%2FNewForm%2Easpx%3FSource%3Dhttp%253a%2F%2Fwww%2Emetrovancouver%2Eorg%2Fmedia%2Droom%2Fmedia%2Dreleases%2FLists%2FHTMLMediaReleases%2FAllItems%2Easpx%26RootFolder%3D">2022 budget</a>, which emphasizes resilience and climate action while creating substantial opportunities for economic recovery and prosperity in the wake of hardships brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters.<br></p></div> | 2022-02-22T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| B.C. Economic Plan Will Support Inclusive, Clean Growth in Metro Vancouver and Beyond | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/712/B.C. Economic Plan Will Support Inclusive, Clean Growth in Metro Vancouver and Beyond | 712 | B.C. Economic Plan Will Support Inclusive, Clean Growth in Metro Vancouver and Beyond | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass31CF2B9DB20A496DB0AC1B56EF437CB6"><p>Metro Vancouver commends the B.C. Government on formulating an economic plan that envisions growing the provincial economy in a way that is inclusive and sustainable, which will help make our region a better place to live.<br></p></div> | 2022-02-17T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Metro Vancouver Adds 20 Hectares of Forest to Kanaka Creek Regional Park | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/parks/711/Metro Vancouver Adds 20 Hectares of Forest to Kanaka Creek Regional Park | 711 | Metro Vancouver Adds 20 Hectares of Forest 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="ExternalClass476E9FB27CB54FD28512625D77683A1B"><p>Metro Vancouver has added 20 hectares (50 acres) of forested land to the north side of <a href="/services/parks/parks-greenways-reserves/kanaka-creek-regional-park">Kanaka Creek Regional Park</a> in Maple Ridge. The land purchase protects a large block of scenic and ecologically sensitive land with a healthy and mature ecosystem that has been relatively undisturbed for nearly a century. <br></p></div> | 2022-02-03T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Food Scraps Recycling Helps the Environment, Creates Valuable Resources | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/solid-waste/709/Food Scraps Recycling Helps the Environment, Creates Valuable Resources | 709 | Food Scraps Recycling Helps the Environment, Creates Valuable Resources | GP0|#8fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35;L0|#08fb49f9f-995b-4599-996f-83d874daad35|Solid Waste;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClassF2FEF6C8D64B49E7920F199E5A201333"><p>Putting food scraps like banana peels and eggshells in the green bin is an easy way for Metro Vancouver residents to do their part to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help mitigate climate change.<br></p></div> | 2022-01-10T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Invest Vancouver Hires Vice President, Data, Research and Policy | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/710/Invest Vancouver Hires Vice President, Data, Research and Policy | 710 | Invest Vancouver Hires Vice President, Data, Research and Policy | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass10876384F69D430193A708EAD89FF70F"><p>Invest Vancouver, the economic development leadership service for the Metro Vancouver region, is pleased to welcome Lejla Uzicanin in the role of Vice President, Data, Research and Policy.<br></p></div> | 2022-01-10T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
