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Grouse Grind Reopening for 2025 SeasonGrouse Grind Reopening for 2025 SeasonWith spring weather warming up the region, Metro Vancouver is reopening the Grouse Grind Trail to the public on Friday, April 18.https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/9064/17/2025 7:00:00 AM
Metro Vancouver to Significantly Reduce Spending Following Services and Cost Efficiencies ReviewMetro Vancouver to Significantly Reduce Spending Following Services and Cost Efficiencies ReviewThe Metro Vancouver Board completed its Services and Cost Efficiencies Review today, directing the organization to apply $364 million in operating budget savings to its 2026 Budget and 2026-2030 Five-Year Financial Plan, reducing the projected 2026 household rate increase by half for 2026. https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/9054/9/2025 7:00:00 AM
Lawn Watering Restricted to One Day Per Week Starting May 1Lawn Watering Restricted to One Day Per Week Starting May 1Seasonal restrictions on lawn watering come into effect on May 1 throughout Metro Vancouver. https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/9044/4/2025 7:00:00 AM
Ashcroft Ranch Returned to the Nlaka’pamux Following Purchase from Metro VancouverAshcroft Ranch Returned to the Nlaka’pamux Following Purchase from Metro VancouverThe Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council (NNTC), through its economic branch, Kntam a shaytknmahh: We Help the People Limited Partnership, has purchased the Ashcroft Ranch from Metro Vancouver.https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/9034/3/2025 7:00:00 AM
Metro Vancouver Board Receives Governance Review UpdateMetro Vancouver Board Receives Governance Review UpdateOn March 28, Metro Vancouver’s Board of Directors received an update on the work completed to date as part of the ongoing Governance Review.https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/9023/28/2025 7:00:00 AM
The governments of Canada and British Columbia finalize an agreement for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund The governments of Canada and British Columbia finalize an agreement for the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund The agreement provides $250 million in federal funding over five years for phase one of the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant project to enable more homes and improve densification.https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/9013/21/2025 7:00:00 AM
Apply Now for Regional Cultural Grants up to $10,000Apply Now for Regional Cultural Grants up to $10,000Metro Vancouver’s 2025 regional cultural grant application intake for local arts and cultural organizations is now open.https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/8983/12/2025 7:00:00 AM
BC Court Orders $110,000 in Fines for Unlicensed Solid Waste FacilityBC Court Orders $110,000 in Fines for Unlicensed Solid Waste FacilityAn unlicensed waste processing facility in the Delta has been ordered to pay a fine after a successful prosecution by Metro Vancouver.https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/8973/6/2025 8:00:00 AM
Opinion Editorial: Response to Councillor Asmundson’s Op Ed: “How to Fix Metro Vancouver”Opinion Editorial: Response to Councillor Asmundson’s Op Ed: “How to Fix Metro Vancouver”In a March 2, 2025 opinion piece in the Tri-Cities Dispatch, Coquitlam Councillor Brent Asmundson provided his thoughts on Metro Vancouver’s risk management and project delivery practices.https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/8993/4/2025 8:00:00 AM
Metro Vancouver Selects Deloitte Canada to Undertake Board Governance ReviewMetro Vancouver Selects Deloitte Canada to Undertake Board Governance ReviewAt today’s Board Meeting, Metro Vancouver Board Chair Mike Hurley announced that Deloitte Canada has been selected as the independent third party to lead the Metro Vancouver Board Governance Review.https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/8942/28/2025 8:00:00 AM
MWGK Independent Review Team, led by Peter Milburn, to Undertake Independent Audit of North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant ProgramMWGK Independent Review Team, led by Peter Milburn, to Undertake Independent Audit of North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant ProgramThe MWGK Independent Review Team has been selected to conduct the independent audit of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Program. https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/8952/28/2025 8:00:00 AM
Metro Vancouver Progresses Services and Cost Efficiencies ReviewMetro Vancouver Progresses Services and Cost Efficiencies Review​On Friday, February 28, the Metro Vancouver Board met to continue discussions related to programs and initiatives delivered by the regional district. https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/8962/28/2025 8:00:00 AM
Statement from the Chair on City of Surrey move to withdraw from Metro Vancouver Regional Growth StrategyStatement from the Chair on City of Surrey move to withdraw from Metro Vancouver Regional Growth StrategyStatement from Chair Mike Hurley on Surrey’s announcement.https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/8922/25/2025 8:00:00 AM
Metro Vancouver Completes First Phase of Services and Cost Efficiencies ReviewMetro Vancouver Completes First Phase of Services and Cost Efficiencies ReviewOn Friday, February 21, the Metro Vancouver Board held a Special Board Meeting to discuss a selection of programs and initiatives delivered by the regional district and confirm whether the Board still finds value in delivering those services at a regional level.https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/8912/21/2025 8:00:00 AM
Metro Vancouver Invites Public Input on Its 2026 Budget and Five-Year Financial PlanMetro Vancouver Invites Public Input on Its 2026 Budget and Five-Year Financial PlanMetro Vancouver is inviting residents to share their perspectives to help shape the organization’s 2026 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan.https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/8932/19/2025 8:00:00 AM
Update on Watermain Break in New WestminsterUpdate on Watermain Break in New WestminsterMetro Vancouver is now working to expose the break so that staff can assess the cause and repair it. Excavation began yesterday afternoon, and that work continues this morning.https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/8902/15/2025 8:00:00 AM
Watermain Break in New WestminsterWatermain Break in New WestminsterMetro Vancouver is actively responding to a watermain break in New Westminster and will provide an update this afternoon. https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/8892/14/2025 8:00:00 AM
North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Construction Ramping UpNorth Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Construction Ramping UpConstruction activity at the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is increasing following execution of the contract with PCL Construction to complete the construction of the plant.https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/8871/29/2025 8:00:00 AM
Opinion Editorial: Metro Vancouver Seeks Cost Reductions in 2026 BudgetOpinion Editorial: Metro Vancouver Seeks Cost Reductions in 2026 BudgetAcross the region, we’re all feeling the strain of rising costs. It’s no different for your regional government: at Metro Vancouver, the costs of providing the essential services that make our region livable have also gone up.https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/9001/24/2025 8:00:00 AM
New Study Quantifies Industrial Lands’ Outsized Economic Impact in Metro VancouverNew Study Quantifies Industrial Lands’ Outsized Economic Impact in Metro VancouverMetro Vancouver has released its 2024 Economic Impact of Industrial Lands Study, highlighting the crucial role industrial lands play in generating government revenue and supporting regional economic growth.https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/88612/30/2024 8:00:00 AM

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