Stage 2 Water Restrictions

• Nearly 900 warnings, fines issued for breaking Vancouver’s water restrictions

  Most of the fines were $250 for breaches of Stage 1 protocols, but at least 14 fines of $500 were issued for Stage 2 violations last week.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2023
  
• Chilliwack, Port Coquitlam launch dried-up lawn competitions amid drought

  Do you live in Port Coquitlam or Chilliwack? Do you have an ugly lawn? You may be eligible to win a prize in competitions launched by these municipalities.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2023
  
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• What can and can’t you do under Vancouver’s new water restrictions?

  Violations of the city's watering restrictions may be met with fines between $250 and $10,000. Fines begin at $500 under Stage 2 restrictions.

  Environment

  Aug 4, 2023
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• Vancouver to switch off non-recirculating decorative fountains amid water restrictions

  Vancouver's city council and park board voted this spring to reactivate five dormant fountains that don't recirculate water, with an exemption from the city's water use bylaws.

  Environment

  Aug 1, 2023
• Strict water restrictions for some Spallumcheen properties after reservoir dips to 29% capacity

  The move was made after the reservoir for the township-operated water utility suddenly dipped to just 29 per cent on Wednesday.

  Environment

  Jul 1, 2021
• West Kelowna city council approves zoning for 5 cannabis shops

  The city says it will likely be October before the cannabis shops open their doors for business.

  Jul 11, 2019