Public Parks

• Day passes, more Indigenous collaboration proposed in Joffre Lakes management plan

  The Joffre Lakes, located between Pemberton and Lillooet, with their vivid blue and green hues and spectacular mountain vistas, have grown increasingly overcrowded in recent years.

  Environment

  Mar 5, 2021
  
• Vancouver Park Board votes to allow drinking in 22 public parks, but legislation still needed

  The board also amended that motion to make possible the sale of beer, cider, and coolers at nearby park concessions.

  Politics

  Jul 28, 2020
  
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• Coronavirus: District of Coldstream reopens parks, beaches, public washrooms

  The district said it will continue to monitor compliance and may close its parks and public spaces if there is non-compliance.

  May 22, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Here’s why experts, health officials want you to stay away from public parks

  Cities all around the world have closed down non-essential services, including public parks, in order to help stop the transmission of COVID-19. However, some people don’t seem to be getting the message.

  Health

  Apr 1, 2020
• City of Winnipeg opens new washrooms in La Barriere Park

  The new facilities include two universal toilets that are fully accessible and will operate year-round.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2019
• London councillor makes a stink over dog poop concerns

  Coun. Phil Squire says bags of dog poop don't belong in a public garbage.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2017
• Future of Peterborough fireworks show remains uncertain

  The City of Peterborough says final permits haven't been issued for McKee's fireworks show, but both sides hope to have all the necessary permissions in place in time for the scheduled Aug. 26 event.

  News

  Aug 15, 2017
• Quirky streets and eco parks battle for title of Canada’s favourite place

  Eco parks and wetlands, historic streets and neighbourhoods - 32 of Canada's most beloved public spaces are battling it out for the title of Canada's favourite place.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2014
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• Toronto’s NXT City Prize winner designs pedestrian-friendly Yonge St.

  The winning design for the 2014 NXT City Prize would see a stretch of Toronto's iconic Yonge Street transformed into a pedestrian-friendly public space.

  Canada

  Aug 20, 2014
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• Competition urges youth to redesign Toronto’s public spaces

  The city of Toronto has launched a competition calling on young people to share their vision for improving Toronto’s public spaces.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2014