Metro Vancouver Regional District

• Federal housing cash for Metro Vancouver in question over planned new development charges

  The pause came in response to potential infrastructure surcharges for new builds in Metro Vancouver that could add tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of residential builds.

  Politics

  Sep 27, 2023
  
• Bowen Island group offering to buy Metro Vancouver land for $30 million

  In a letter, the group claims there is overwhelming public opposition to the park as it is currently proposed, in particular with respect to camping.

  Environment

  Sep 21, 2023
  
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• Pro photographer balks at proposed $400 fee to work in Metro Vancouver parks

  Metro Vancouver's Jeremy Plotkin said federation staff have noticed some photographers and their clients going off park trails and damaging sensitive ecosystems.

  Environment

  Jun 6, 2023
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• B.C. weather patterns could hold hazy air conditions for several days, meteorologist says

  Metro Vancouver said air quality in the region has been severely impacted due to smoke from ongoing wildfires near Chilliwack and Hope and in Washington state.

  Environment

  Oct 5, 2022
• Wildfire in Coquitlam’s Minnekhada Regional Park now ‘being held’

  The fire, first discovered on Oct. 1, spans 14 hectares in size but is no longer considered "out of control," the Metro Vancouver Regional District said Tuesday. 

  Fire

  Oct 4, 2022
• Growth has slowed, but Minnekhada Regional Park wildfire not yet fully contained

  A regional park in British Columbia's Lower Mainland has been closed since Saturday as crews battle a wildfire sparked in persistently hot and dry conditions.

  Fire

  Oct 3, 2022
• Wildfire burning at Minnekhada Regional Park in Coquitlam, B.C. sitting nearly 12 hectares

  The wildfire, which is burning in steep terrain in the park, is currently around two hectares in size.

  Fire

  Oct 2, 2022
• Special air quality advisory issued by Metro Vancouver due to fires

  Burning wildfires and an early morning fire in Vancouver has led to a special air quality advisory on Saturday by Metro Vancouver.

  Environment

  Sep 10, 2022
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• Fired contractor takes Metro Vancouver to court over troubled sewage plant

  The regional district pulled the plug on its contract with Acciona in October, citing a cost escalation from $500 million to $1 billion and construction delays.

  Canada

  Mar 31, 2022
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• Test of new Cleveland Dam alarm system begins Thursday

  The Metro Vancouver Regional District will be testing alarms on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the next two weeks. 

  News

  May 27, 2021