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Learn about Metro Vancouver’s important watershed wildfire preparedness program and improvements to the facilities at Derby Reach Regional Park which will serve to improve the experience of all visitors. Also, the latest Caring for the Air report comes out this month — you can read the highlights in this issue!
Thank you for reading the July issue of Metro Vancouver Update.
Metro Vancouver is Prepared for the 2022 Wildfire Season
Metro Vancouver’s watershed protection staff are trained up, fully equipped, and standing by for this year’s wildfire season. The protection…
Metro Vancouver Releases Caring for the Air 2022
Metro Vancouver’s latest edition of Caring for the Air showcases innovative solutions to the region’s air quality and climate challenges.…
New Washrooms at Derby Reach Regional Park Will Benefit Visitors and Campers
A new full-service washroom facility is being built at Derby Reach Regional Park in the Township of Langley. Derby Reach…
Metro Vancouver Forms Solid Waste Management Plan Public/Technical Advisory Committee
Metro Vancouver has selected a 31-member committee to inform the review and update of the solid waste management plan. Members…
“Love Food Hate Waste” Message Reaches Millions of Canadians
The National Zero Waste Council has released a new report called Making Every Bite Count, which provides a snapshot of…
District Energy Projects Using Sewer Heat Help Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Recovering heat from our region’s sewers for use in nearby buildings and homes is one method Metro Vancouver is using…
Jacquie Griffiths to Become Invest Vancouver President
On July 1, Invest Vancouver welcomed Jacquie Griffiths as the new president of the region’s economic development leadership service. David…
Inspiring Keynote Speakers Announced for 2022 Zero Waste Conference
Angela Oguntala and Katie Treggiden will deliver the opening and closing keynote addresses at the 2022 Zero Waste Conference on…
