2010 News Releases



DECEMBER NEWS RELEASES

Dec 22, 2010 Polar Bear swim back for 91st edition on January 1
Dec 17, 2010 Marine Way detour December 18 due to hazardous tree removal
Dec 16, 2010 Vancouver Park Board approves 2011 budget reduction initiatives
Dec 14, 2010 2011 Park Board chair and vice-chair elected
Dec 14, 2010 Swim, skate, golf and enjoy seasonal displays over the holidays
Dec 11, 2010 Park Board opens largest fully accessible playground in Vancouver
Dec 8, 2010 Park Board to open largest fully accessible playground in Vancouver
Dec 3, 2010 Marine Way detour December 4 and 5 due to hazardous tree removal
Dec 2, 2010 Comments invited regarding park siting of a commemorative monument

NOVEMBER NEWS RELEASES

Nov 26, 2010 Holiday lights and special events in Vancouver's parks and gardens
Nov 26, 2010 Portion of Stanley Park seawall to remain closed over weekend due to ice hazard
Nov 24, 2010 Park Board statement on police incident at Ray-Cam Cooperative Centre
Nov 22, 2010 Vancouver Park Board statement on the passing of Honourable David Lam
Nov 19, 2010 Portion of Stanley Park Seawall to be closed for maintenance
Nov 12, 2010 Killarney Community Centre hosts next Park Board meeting
Nov 8, 2010 Students and community partners plant a new orchard
Nov 5, 2010 Remembrance Day observances in Vancouver parks

OCTOBER NEWS RELEASES

Oct 29, 2010 Canada and Vancouver celebrate improvements to Stanley Park Seawall
Oct 28, 2010 Infrastructure event October 29, 2010
Oct 15, 2010 Public input requested on proposed Park Board 2011 Fees & Charges and 2011 Operating Budget Priorities
Oct 12, 2010 Aquatic Centre at Hillcrest Park officially opens Saturday, October 16
Oct 8, 2010 Stanley Park Hallowe'en Ghost Train – NOW OPEN!
Oct 7, 2010 Second information meeting October 12 regarding seawall reconstruction
Oct 4, 2010 Information meeting October 5 regarding seawall reconstruction

SEPTEMBER NEWS RELEASES

Sep 29, 2010 Vanier BMX bike park officially opens Saturday, October 2
Sep 29, 2010 Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre hosts next Park Board meeting
Sep 22, 2010 Fraser River Trail (Hudson St. portion) officially opens September 26
Sep 17, 2010 Stanley Park road work begins September 18
Sep 15, 2010 Creekside Community Rec Centre officially opens Saturday, September 18
Sep 15, 2010 Mt Pleasant Park open house September 22
Sep 14, 2010 Creekside Community Recreation Centre certified LEED® Canada platinum
Sep 10, 2010 Vehicle access to Stanley Park limited Sept. 11, 6am-8:30am
Sep 7, 2010 Tecumseh Park officially opens Saturday, September 11
Sep 3, 2010 Traffic impacts to Stanley Park during Vancouver Triathlon on Sept. 6
Sep 1, 2010 Vancouver's parks and beaches now smoke-free

AUGUST NEWS RELEASES

Aug 27, 2010 Vancouver Sport Hosting Grant application deadline is September 30

JULY NEWS RELEASES

July 30, 2010 Extreme fire hazard rating in effect July 31, smoking ban in effect
July 21, 2010 Oppenheimer Park officially opens Saturday, July 24
July 19, 2010 Parks and recreation veteran named head of Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation
July 14, 2010 Seawall detours at English Bay and Second Beach begin July 19
July 12, 2010 Kensington Skate Park officially opens Saturday, July 17
July 9, 2010 Residents asked to water young street trees during heat wave
July 7, 2010 Vancouver Parks Score Big Thanks to Government of Canada Investments
July 6, 2010 Smoke-free parks bylaw takes effect September 1, 2010

JUNE NEWS RELEASES

June 30, 2010 Traffic advisory in Stanley Park for July 1 fireworks
June 29, 2010 VanDusen Botanical Garden hosts next Park Board meeting
June 25, 2010 Day camp registration now on
June 24, 2010 Stanley Park access restricted June 27 due to half-marathon
June 21, 2010 2010 capital budget marks significant investment
June 21, 2010 Canada Day activities at Vancouver community centres
June 18, 2010 Stanley Park shuttle tour service now operating
June 14, 2010 Park open houses: Mt Pleasant Park June 21; Vanier Park BMX bike facility June 23
June 2, 2010 Nominate a remarkable woman for 2011 poster series
June 1, 2010 Strathcona Community Centre hosts next Park Board meeting

MAY NEWS RELEASES

May 31, 2010 June events in Vancouver parks
May 31, 2010 Special events, programs and a tea dance for Seniors Week
May 28, 2010 Stanley Park Causeway closed Sunday, May 30, 6am to 8am
May 28, 2010 Comments sought on proposed community garden at David Lam Park
May 21, 2010 Fraser River Park kiosk celebrates diverse history of river and area
May 17, 2010 Summer's coming: beaches and beachside pools open; park rangers on duty beginning this weekend
May 7, 2010 Partnerships key to groundbreaking for Visitor Centre at VanDusen Botanical Garden
May 7, 2010 Move for Health Day promotes walking and new pedestrian corridor
May 4, 2010 May events in Vancouver parks

APRIL NEWS RELEASES

Apr 27, 2010 Access to Stanley Park, some community centres and marinas impacted Sunday due to marathon
Apr 22, 2010 Earth Day celebrations in Vancouver parks
Apr 20, 2010 Park Board approves smoke-free parks and beaches
Apr 8, 2010 Prince Edward Park playground upgrade open house April 21
Apr 1 , 2010 April events in Vancouver Parks

MARCH NEWS RELEASES

Mar 29, 2010 Memorial South Park lit synthetic turf field open house April 7
Mar 29, 2010 Park Board works with community associations to address 2010 budget challenges
Mar 25, 2010 Local lore and memories fuel Riley Park, Sunset Artists in Communities projects
Mar 23, 2010 Vancouver ice rinks to get life-saving defibrillators
Mar 18, 2010 Capture the spirit one last time: Free Community Happening Festival Sun, Mar 21
Mar 15, 2010 Jericho synthetic turf field open house March 24
Mar 12, 2010 Got a creative community project? Matching funds available through the Park Board
Mar 3, 2010 Park Board marks International Women's Day with celebration reception

FEBRUARY NEWS RELEASES

Feb 26, 2010 Stanley Park roadwork begins March 1
Feb 23, 2010 Pacific great blue herons return to Stanley Park nest site
Feb 18, 2010 Stanley Park is open for business: A guide to enjoying Vancouver’s premiere park
Feb 10, 2010 Community invited to the Inukshuk to welcome the torch relay February 12
Feb 8, 2010 2010-inspired flowers make debut in Stanley Park February 9
Feb 5, 2010 2010 Winter Games topiary sculptures installed February 8

JANUARY NEWS RELEASES

Jan 29, 2010 Open houses for Kensington Skateboard Park, Fraserview Park upgrades
Jan 29, 2010 Community invited to celebrate the Games at festivals and free skates
Jan 29, 2010 Vancouver RV space still available for Winter Games visitors
Jan 29, 2010 Stanley Park off-ramp closed February 2 from 9am to 12pm
Jan 22, 2010 Inaugural Lighting of Canadian Flag Installation at Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park
Jan 8, 2010 Open houses for four park upgrade projects
Jan 6, 2010 Poster series celebrates local women in sport
Jan 5, 2010 Park Board Lifeguard School begins January 14
Jan 4, 2010 Assignment Editors: Special Events in Vancouver Parks

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