Vancouver Park Board

• Vancouver Park Board votes to repair, not demolish wrecked Jericho Pier

  The pier has been closed to the public since last January, when a storm did significant damage to the pier, the Stanley Park seawall and the Kitsilano Pool. 

  Politics

  Sep 12
  
• Vancouver Park Board staff recommending Jericho Pier be demolished

  Jericho Beach Park Pier has been closed since January 2022, when a storm surge caused significant damage to the pier's infrastructure.

  Environment

  Sep 7
  
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• Caution urged in Vancouver’s Stanley Park amid ‘extreme fire risk’

  The city's park board said conditions in Stanley Park are 'extremely dry' heading into what is typically the hottest month of the year.

  Environment

  Aug 1
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• With hotter summers ahead, Vancouver’s Stanley Park to get new fire risk mitigation plan

  The Stanley Park Forest Management Plan has not been updated since 2009 and it's time for a new plan, according to Commissioner Tom Digby.

  Fire

  Jul 11
• Stanley Park’s dead trees lead to serious wildfire concern

  'We’re very concerned Stanley Park could be the next forest to go up (in flames),' said Tom Digby, a Vancouver Park Board commissioner.

  Environment

  Jul 5
• Documents reveal funding issues, safety concerns for shuttered Stanley Park train

  Global News has obtained internal emails revealing concerns about funding and maintenance and a safety report showing problems with locomotives, brakes, tracks and rail ties.

  Politics

  Jun 28
• Dozens line up for the reopening of Kitsilano Pool for summer season

  Dozens of swimmers and pool enjoyers lined up Sunday for the first public swim since last year. 

  Entertainment

  Jun 4
• Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh flags to fly permanently in Stanley Park

  The Vancouver Park Board held a flag-raising ceremony at spapəy̓əq Pápiy̓eḵ, commonly known as Brockton Point, Tuesday, as part of its 100-year vision for Stanley Park.

  Canada

  May 16
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• Donnie Rosa out as Vancouver Park Board general manager

  The City of Vancouver confirmed Monday that Rosa had left the position effective May 15, but did not provide details on the reason for the departure.

  Politics

  May 15
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• ‘Lethal removal’ option passes in Vancouver plan to manage Canada geese

  The current population of resident geese in the city sits at about 2,200 but could climb as high as 10,000 by 2030.

  Environment

  May 8