| Metro Vancouver Board Elects 2023 Chair and Vice Chair | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/778/Metro Vancouver Board Elects 2023 Chair and Vice Chair | 778 | Metro Vancouver Board Elects 2023 Chair and Vice Chair | GP0|#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> | 2022-11-25T08:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Attracting Foreign Direct Investment to British Columbia Key to Post-Pandemic Prosperity: New Report from Invest Vancouver | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/757/Attracting Foreign Direct Investment to British Columbia Key to Post-Pandemic Prosperity: New Report from Invest Vancouver | 757 | Attracting Foreign Direct Investment to British Columbia Key to Post-Pandemic Prosperity: New Report from Invest Vancouver | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass2B5C5CB35B7F4BF99CA56293A01D03AA"><div><p>Attracting
foreign direct investment (FDI) is vitally important to boost British
Columbia’s economy post-pandemic, according to a new report released by <a href="http://subscription.metrovancouver.org/sites/Media/default.aspx?jg=b89b2501-3775-4d67-b1b2-bd28598e955b&eg=74e269fa-5f53-4e86-8bfb-f0b0a91555e9&lg=692b4741-5c75-47c4-b7e9-89c08687354f<p=c">Invest Vancouver</a>
in conjunction with the UBC Sauder School of Business, University of British
Columbia.<br></p></div></div> | 2022-10-06T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Residents Invited to Learn About Important Regional Projects and Services at Metro Vancouver PNE Showcase | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/745/Residents Invited to Learn About Important Regional Projects and Services at Metro Vancouver PNE Showcase | 745 | Residents Invited to Learn About Important Regional Projects and Services at Metro Vancouver PNE Showcase | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass5F8683FEFDB147838F84CE1DA6AB818A"><p><span style="color:#323232;font-family:"calibri",sans-serif;font-size:10.5pt;">Metro Vancouver returns to this year’s Fair at
the PNE with a showcase that will leave visitors in awe of the scope and scale
of regional infrastructure and services, while feeling more connected to how
they can personally contribute to keeping our region one of the most livable in
the world</span>. </p></div> | 2022-08-18T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Metro Vancouver Awards $300,000 in Regional Cultural Project Grants | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/744/Metro Vancouver Awards $300,000 in Regional Cultural Project Grants | 744 | Metro Vancouver Awards $300,000 in Regional Cultural Project Grants | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass3F88F2FF4F514C39A11CDFD26DD69E85"><p>Metro Vancouver has awarded $300,000 in regional cultural project grants to support the good work of 55 local arts and culture organizations.<br></p></div> | 2022-08-17T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2022 |
| Untapped Potential: New Invest Vancouver Report Reveals Opportunity in Water Tech for the Regional Economy | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/742/Untapped Potential: New Invest Vancouver Report Reveals Opportunity in Water Tech for the Regional Economy | 742 | Untapped Potential: New Invest Vancouver Report Reveals Opportunity in Water Tech for the Regional Economy | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass4C23332029514E2FBA512EF3D0034C9B"><p>A new Invest Vancouver <a href="https://investvancouver.ca/industries/green-economy/water-tech/"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">report</span></a> reveals that water tech, a hidden gem of the clean tech sector, provides an untapped economic opportunity for the Metro Vancouver region, serving a multi-billion dollar global market. </p></div> | 2022-08-02T07:00:00Z | | | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Metro Vancouver PNE Fair Exhibit to Showcase Significant Regional Projects and Initiatives | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/685/Metro Vancouver PNE Fair Exhibit to Showcase Significant Regional Projects and Initiatives | 685 | Metro Vancouver PNE Fair Exhibit to Showcase Significant Regional Projects and Initiatives | GP0|#8b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd;L0|#08b686698-007d-454e-9ee6-18f1f673b7fd|Board ＆ Information;GTSet|#64da97b8-3db1-484c-a198-6cf0e7460889 | <div class="ExternalClass3031804E7DDC4B3CA4F9C1D9AD4CD15F"><p>Members of the public will learn about — and be wowed by — Metro Vancouver’s many vital services, projects and initiatives when they visit the regional district’s activation at this summer’s PNE Fair.</p></div> | 2021-08-12T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
| Metro Vancouver Awards $300,000 in Regional Culture Project Grants | http://www.metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-releases/board-information/683/Metro Vancouver Awards $300,000 in Regional Culture Project Grants | 683 | Metro Vancouver Awards $300,000 in 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="ExternalClass2385D643CEC44757BE42BFE7586F513E"><p>Metro Vancouver is delighted to award $300,000 in regional culture project grants to 54 local arts and culture organizations — the highest single-year grant award in the program’s history.<br></p></div> | 2021-08-09T07:00:00Z | | | string;#2021 |
