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Stabbings, guns, fires, thefts among 1,800 weekend police calls in VancouverWith scorching temperatures, the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) said it saw a 250-per-cent increase in calls to the beach from this time last year.CrimeMay 15, 2023
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Alcohol consumption in Vancouver parks could become permanent year-roundVancouver park staff are recommending the consumption of alcohol be allowed permanently year-round at 32 parks and during summer days only at 16 parks.CanadaApr 19, 2023
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No lifeguard at Vancouver’s Sunset Beach due to staffing shortagesDue to staffing challenges, the Vancouver Park Board says Sunset Beach will not have a designated lifeguard zone on Monday for any Labour Day swimmers.HealthSep 5, 2022
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Vancouver to open outdoor pools, spray parks and staff lifeguards at beaches under COVID-19The Vancouver Park Board announced Monday it is opening four outdoor pools, 10 spray parks and staffing nine Vancouver beaches with lifeguards this summer.Jun 22, 2020
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City, park board to debate speeding up overhaul of Vancouver’s sewer systemCouncil and the park board are set to debate identical motions at their meetings this week seeking to set a 10-year timeline to address sewer separation across the city.Jul 21, 2019
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Vancouver Park Board to consider West End beach overhaul after earlier confusionThe call for a West End waterfront masterplan is similar to a bid released in May that the park board and city council said they weren't aware of.CanadaJul 6, 2019
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Splish splash: Vancouver’s outdoor pools set to open SaturdayThe weather might not cooperate, but Vancouverites dying for an outdoor swim can hit the pool starting Saturday.May 16, 2019
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City of Vancouver looks to revitalize West End beaches, but council and park board are in the darkThe city is asking for contractors to express interest in developing a master plan, but councillors and park board commissioners say they weren't aware.CanadaMay 12, 2019
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Vancouver Park Board considering new natural outdoor pool along Fraser RiverVancouver swimming fans could be seeing some new destinations popping up around the Lower Mainland over the next few years.Jun 18, 2017
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Vancouver’s outdoor pools and beaches open for the summer this weekendVancouver's outdoor pools and beaches will officially make their debut for the beginning of the summer season this Victoria Day long weekend.LifestyleMay 19, 2016
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