Using gloves, face masks or wipes when running errands? Put those items in a plastic bag and then in a garbage bin. Tossing them on the street puts our city workers and the public at risk.
#PPE
#litter
#gloves
#masks
#metrovancouver
Just because it’s out of sight, doesn’t mean it’s gone. Flushing medications can cause issues for our environment. Return unused meds to your local pharmacy. Learn more at
#unflushables
If using gloves, face masks or wipes when outside the home, put them in a plastic bag and then in a garbage bin. Help keep city workers and the public safe.
#PPE
#litter
#gloves
#masks
#metrovancouver
For 10 years the Zero Waste Conference has been at the forefront of Canada's
#circulareconomy
journey. Sessions include: new materials, the built environment, and how to build back better. Join us Nov 13th for a global, virtual event. Register
#ZWC20
Paper towels may look like toilet paper, but sure don’t break down like it. They can lead to nasty clogs. Don’t flush them! Only flush pee, poo and toilet paper. More at
#unflushables
#metrovancouver
#papertowel
Pee, poo and toilet paper too – these are what our toilets were meant to handle. Anything else can wreak havoc on our sewer system. Find out why.
#unflushables
Providing insight into the ways indigenous worldviews and relationship to land can enable paradigm shifts, Environmental, Cultural and Human Rights Advocate Sheila Watt-Cloutier calls on us to appreciate the power of collective action. Register at
#ZWC21
Not all medications are removed in the wastewater treatment process and may end up in the environment. Return unused medications to your local pharmacy - find one near you:
Toss used floss in the garbage to prevent sewer clogs. Only flush pee, poo and toilet paper. See what else can’t be flushed at
#unflushables
#metrovancouver
From Astrobiofuturists and Ecosurgeons to Nobel Peace Prize nominees and Founders of some of the most innovative startups, this year’s stellar lineup has something for everybody, especially in education, science, policy or business. Register today!
#ZWC21
Hey
#GrouseGrind
hikers!
We love that you love to eat fruit, but you need to pack those peels out. Leaving behind organic waste might seem like the natural thing to do -- but the reality is that it attracts BEARS. Thanks for keeping
#GrouseMountainRegionalPark
healthy & safe.
A future without waste – how do we get there? Arlene Dickinson will challenge us to think how innovation and investment can be a force for transformation during her keynote at the Oct 28 Zero Waste Conference. Register:
#ZWC21
#circulareconomy
#zerowaste
Our homage to the
#ChallengerMap
! See where your water comes from in our mini version of local mountains, watersheds, alpine lakes and reservoirs. Check it out at the Metro Vancouver Showcase at the PNE Fair, then test your knowledge for a chance to win an e-bike!
@PNE_Playland
Crews remain on scene overnight at
#Minnekhada
Regional Park, where a wildfire continues to burn on steep terrain. Ground and helicopter operations will resume at first light tomorrow. Please avoid the area, as the park will remain closed tomorrow morning.
@cityofcoquitlam
Hair and other stringy things can bind together – clogging sewers and your pipes. Avoid a pain in the drain. Put hair in the garbage, not the toilet. The only things meant to be flushed are pee, poo and toilet paper.
How does sustainability work for business? Mikhael Metauro, Senior Director, Sustainability & Operational Efficiency at
@CascadesDD
explains how important transformational change is.
Learn more about the journey of change you can be part of at
#ZWC22
:
We're having a blast at this year's Fair at the PNE and so too are visitors to our 'Together We Make Our Region Strong' showcase! If you haven't discovered us yet, here's a look at our opening day:
Event schedule at
@PNE_Playland
This is the last week to participate in a short questionnaire to tell us how you'd like to hear updates on and provide feedback to Metro Vancouver's new solid waste management plan.
A zero waste future is possible - how we get there is up to you!
The thick smoke plume is beginning to move over the
#MetroVancouver
region. Ground level concentrations expected to remain high through the day with some improvement possible tomorrow. See real time air quality data at
#airquality
#westcoastwildfires
Why attend? This conference revolves around 3 themes, embraces the urgent call for ensuring nature & communities can thrive.
➡️ Storytelling to Change the Narrative
➡️ Redefining Value
➡️ Transforming Business Models
@WCEF2022
@FCM_online
@CELeadershipCA
#AirQuality
is expected to be good today, but deteriorate over the weekend as wildfire smoke from the many wildfires burning in BC enters the region. Video shows smoke forecast for the weekend based on the
#NOAA
model. For current AQ & advisories:
The wildfire at
#Minnekhada
Regional Park is now out and the park will partially reopen on Friday. Thank you to the wildfire crews who worked day and night to protect this incredible regional park. Learn more:
@cityofcoquitlam
@CityofPoCo
Heavy rainfall has created hazardous conditions in
#LynnHeadwatersRegionalPark
in
#NorthVancouver
. Effective Sun. Nov. 28, all trails in all areas of the park are CLOSED. For your safety, that of park staff & first responders, stay out of the park.
Effective immediately, the Varley Trail and the Connector Trail in
#LynnHeadwaters
Regional Park are CLOSED because of EXTREME
#BEAR
ACTIVITY. A bear alert remains in place for the Lynn Loop Trail. More info to come.
#DYK
cooking oils (like olive, coconut, canola, vegetable, peanut), mayonnaise and even salad dressing can harden in your kitchen pipes and lead to clogs over time? Put these oils in your
#greenbin
! Learn more at
#wipeitgreenbinit
#metrovancouver
#Richmond
- Richmond Fire Department is the lead agency and we expect the fire to go on for some time. An Air Quality Bulletin is being issued. See previous tweets for more information.
Good news! The
#GrouseGrind
Trail in
#GrouseMountainRegionalPark
will reopen for the season on Fri, May 3. Hours will be 6:15 am to 6:30 pm. Wear good hiking shoes and carry lots of water. Oh, and you'll need to be in good shape -- it's a tough one.
Good news! The
#GrouseGrind
Trail in
#GrouseMountainRegionalPark
will open for the season as of Saturday, May 28, 7:00 am to 7:00 pm daily. Be prepared for a strenuous hike: wear good shoes and carry lots of water. For more information:
Hey
#GrouseGrind
hikers! We love that you love to eat fruit, but you need to pack those peels out. Leaving behind organic waste might seem like the natural thing to do -- but the reality is that it attracts BEARS. Thanks for keeping
#GrouseMountainRegionalPark
healthy & safe.
Planning a trip to the recycling depot this weekend? Remember, the new United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre is now open (995 United Boulevard, Coquitlam). Plan your route and learn which materials are accepted here:
#metrovancouver
@cityofcoquitlam
Due to heavy rains, all trails, including the
#GrouseGrind
Trail and the
#BCMC
Route in
#GrouseMountainRegionalPark
are CLOSED. Trails will only re-open when they have been assessed as safe. For more info, go to:
This rainy, cold weather can make us crave heavier fall foods. Keep those foods out of your drain. Fats, oils and grease clog your pipes. Learn more:
#wipeitgreenbinit
#AirQuality
Update:
#Wildfire
smoke from Washington & Oregon is visible to west of
#MetroVancouver
. Current air quality is good, but there may be some smoke impacts throughout the day. We are continually monitoring AQ conditions. For current AQ readings:
We're pleased to announce 20 hectares (50 acres) of scenic forest lands have been added to Kanaka Creek Regional Park in
@YourMapleRidge
. The new acquisition protects a healthy and mature ecosystem and helps connect riparian corridors.
#KanakaCreek
Metro Vancouver has issued an air quality bulletin related to an incident taking place at Parkland Refining in Burnaby, which resulted in a strong chemical odour being reported in some areas of the region.
Air Quality Advisory lifted for
#MetroVancouver
& central
#FraserValley
. Advisory for fine particulate matter remains in place for eastern
@FVRD1
including Agassiz & Hope. Cooler marine air has entered the region, reducing PM levels. img credit
@CODMeteorology
An air quality advisory is now in effect due to high concentrations of fine particulate matter and ground-level ozone that are expected to last until a change in weather. For more information, visit:
Update for
#WhitePineBeach
at
#Belcarra
Regional Park. The bear is back in the area. New precautions in effect: NO food on the beach. Concession is closed. No food at the shelter either. Put all trash immediately in the bearproof garbage bins. Be
#bearaware
.
Metro Vancouver crews are thrilled to see rain falling at
#Minnekhada
Regional Park! While the rain and cooler weather help with
#wildfire
suppression, work continues for staff patrolling for hotspots and hazards. They will work through the weekend, and the park remains closed.
The
#AirQualityAdvisory
for
#MetroVancouver
and
@FVRD1
is now ended. An advisory for fine particulate matter (PM2.5) was in effect since Sept 8. AQ has improved due to cleaner marine air flowing into the region. Localized pockets of smoke may remain.
You can donate any clothes that are clean and dry. That includes a sock with a hole and an old running t-shirt.
As long as it’s not mouldy, paint-stained, or oil-covered, you can donate it!
#ThinkThriceAboutYourClothes
#Reduce
#Repair
#Donate
Rain is helping wildfire crews extinguish the remaining hot spots at
#Minnekhada
Regional Park. Prolonged dry weather allowed the fire to burn deep into root systems. A good amount of rain will help put out fires that may be burning deep underground.
@cityofcoquitlam
@CityofPoCo
We are pleased to announce that Belcarra Regional Park is now known as təmtəmíxʷtən/Belcarra Regional Park, a new name that reflects
@tsleilwaututh
Nation’s current and ancestral ties to the area.
Starting Friday, August 4, our region will move to stage 2 of watering restrictions. W/ more hot weather in the forecast, we need to cut down on using treated drinking water outdoors so we'll have enough for cooking, cleaning, and drinking into the fall.
Since October 1, Metro Vancouver wildfire crews have been working to extinguish a fire at
#Minnekhada
Regional Park. What does it take to tackle a wildfire on such steep and challenging terrain? Here is a look at some of the tools and methods that crews have been using. (1/6)
#DYK
dairy (think butter, yogurt & whipped cream) are filled with fat that can congeal and harden in your pipes? Keep your drain clog free by putting these items in your green bin. Learn more at
#wipeitgreenbinit
#dairyclogspipes
#metrovancouver
Smoke from a wildfire in
#WestVancouver
is contributing to hazy conditions in Metro Vancouver. Smoke concentrations may vary widely across the region as winds, temperatures, and wildfire behaviour changes. To view air quality conditions near you, visit
Doing some last minute shopping? How about giving low-waste gifts this year? Visit our Merry Memory Maker for inspiration. Do one thing differently this season to create less waste.
#creatememoriesnotgarbage
#Christmas
#Christmas2018
The
#GrouseGrind
Trail will officially open tomorrow at 6:15 am. It’s still pretty cold at the top of the mountain, so be sure to wear sensible footwear and pack extra layers. Happy hiking!
@grousemountain
Following a six-month, continent-wide recruitment process, Jerry Dobrovolny has been appointed as the new CAO and Commissioner of the Metro Vancouver Regional District, starting Nov. 2, 2019.
The
#LSCR
wildfire is now HELD, thanks to the hard work of ground crews & aircraft. Fire danger is High to Extreme throughout the region. Be vigilant: stay on designated trails, mind ignition sources, and follow posted signs. Report fires to 9-1-1.
@NVanDistrict
@BCGovFireInfo
Whether in a park or an alley, nobody likes to see illegal dumping – yet many of us still do it. Find a better option at
#wasteinitsplace
#illegaldumping
Effective today, the backcountry in
#LynnHeadwaters
Regional Park is CLOSED. This applies to routes past Norvan Falls including
#HanesValley
& in the subalpine (e.g. Crown Mtn, Goat Mtn). For your safety & that of first responders, respect the closure.
The Youth Homeless Count is April 4 to 12, 2018. It's anonymous and gives us a picture of youth homelessness in Metro Vancouver. Surveys will take place at events, drop ins, high schools and youth hubs to reach anyone aged 13 to 24.
#YouthCount2018
We've been alerted to a fire taking place in Richmond right now of an old rail bridge causing black smoke. We're connecting with City of Richmond Fire Department and will be monitoring for air quality.
Have your say on the new
#RegionalGreenways
2050 draft plan: a vision for a gap-free network of multi-use paths connected to parks, protected natural areas & communities.
#RegionalParks
#greenways
Hiking in a
#regionalpark
? A reminder that sunset is now one hour earlier!
(Today, it’s 4:49 pm). Leave enough time to finish your hike before the sun sets and remember that it gets dark in the forest much earlier.
We’re seeking public input on the updated
#RegionalGreenways
Plan, which will guide the development of a region-wide seamless network of recreational trails. More info & survey:
#Greenways
An Air Quality Advisory is in effect for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley due to elevated levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from BC wildfire smoke. Advisory expected to last until there is a change in weather. For current AQ info: