2009 News Releases



DECEMBER NEWS RELEASES

Dec 22, 2009 90th annual Polar Bear Swim New Year's Day at English Bay Beach
Dec 22, 2009 Canada and Vancouver announce funding for Park Board infrastructure projects
Dec 17, 2009 Canada and Vancouver announce new visitors centre at VanDusen Botanical Garden
Dec 16, 2009 Swim, skate, golf and enjoy over the holiday season
Dec 15, 2009 Park Board elects new chair and vice-chair
Dec 14, 2009 Renewal of Pigeon Park--The Fences Are Coming Down!
Dec 10, 2009 New Mount Pleasant Community Centre Opens Tomorrow December 11
Dec 3, 2009 Assignment Editors: Special Events in Vancouver Parks

NOVEMBER NEWS RELEASES

Nov 26, 2009 Park Board Lights up the Season
Nov 23, 2009 Special Board meeting November 25, 2009
Nov 13, 2009 Vancouver Park Board proposes service and program changes to meet budget shortfall
Nov 10, 2009 Kerrisdale Community Centre hosts next Park Board meeting
Nov 4, 2009 Assignment Editors: Special Events in Vancouver Parks
Nov 4, 2009 Park Board Open House Kitsilano Beach Park Universally Accessible Playground
Nov 4, 2009 VPB & VSB Open House Synthetic Turf Playing Field Initiative

OCTOBER NEWS RELEASES

Oct 29, 2009 Veterans Park for Free November 4 - 11
Oct 23, 2009 Public Input Requested on Proposed Park Board 2010 Fees & Charges
Oct 20, 2009 Three elementary schools celebrate Active Adventure Passport achievement
Oct 13, 2009 West Point Grey Community Centre hosts next Park Board meeting
Oct 6, 2009 Assignment Editors: Special Events in Vancouver Parks

SEPTEMBER NEWS RELEASES

Sep 28, 2009 Open House Oct 3, 1-4pm - Grandview Park Improvements
Sep 25, 2009 Traffic Delays in Stanley Park during National Police Memorial on September 27
Sep 22, 2009 Media is invited to opening of new ice rinks
Sep 22, 2009 Official Opening - Kensington Community Centre's New Cardiac Wellness Facility
Sep 16, 2009 Synthetic turf playing field open house series
Sep 15, 2009 Park Board Chair announces retirement of General Manager Susan Mundick
Sep 10, 2009 Two new ice rinks open with free skates
Sep 4, 2009 Traffic Impacts to Stanley Park during Vancouver Triathlon on September 7
Sep 4, 2009 Open House Trout Lake Community Centre Renewal
Sep 2, 2009 Assignment Editors: Special Events in Vancouver Parks

AUG NEWS RELEASES

Aug 31, 2009 Training Class for New Seniors Wellness Circuit in Tisdall Park
Aug 31, 2009 Dive into the Last Days of Summer! Pools, Parks, Beaches and Links Await You
Aug 15, 2009 Park Board is now on Facebook and Twitter
Aug 11, 2009 Monsters return to the Meadow August 21
Aug 10, 2009 Fire hazard rating in parks lowered to low
Aug 6, 2009 Free Walking Tour Sunday August 9
Aug 4, 2009 Assignment Editors: Special Events in Vancouver Parks

JUL NEWS RELEASES

Jul 30, 2009 During Hot Dry Spell Young Street Trees Need Water
Jul 28, 2009 Spinning & Weaving Demonstration at the Children's Farmyard in Stanley Park
Jul 24, 2009 MEDIA INVITED: A Sculpture Garden/Cedar Bark Braid to Be Installed in Stanley Park
Jul 22, 2009 Architects of Park Board 2010 venues honoured
Jul 22, 2009 Extreme fire hazard rating in Vancouver parks
Jul 21, 2009 New Seniors Wellness Circuit in Tisdall Park Opens on Saturday, July 25th
Jul 20, 2009 Public Asked to Help Keep Beaches Clean During HSBC Celebration of Light
Jul 17, 2009 Thirsty street trees need water
Jul 13, 2009 Kits Beach Pool Turns 30-Celebration on July 16th
Jul 3, 2009 MEDIA INVITED: A Tree "Cozy" and a Giant Cedar Orb to Be Installed in Stanley Park
Jul 3, 2009 Assignment Editors: Special Events in Vancouver Parks

JUN NEWS RELEASES

Jun 30, 2009 Stanley Park Traffic Advisory Canada Day
Jun 29, 2009 Sunset Community Centre hosts next Park Board meeting
Jun 24, 2009 Get fit outdoors at a beach or a park this summer
Jun 23, 2009 Canada Day celebrations at local community centres
Jun 17, 2009 Around the Park" Stanley Park Shuttle Begins Wednesday, July 1st
Jun 16, 2009 Park Board seeks operator for temporary RV sites during 2010 Winter Games
Jun 12, 2009 Stanley Park Causeway closure June 14, 5:30 am - 6:30 am
Jun 11, 2009 Public invited to Open House - new English Bay Bistro
Jun 6, 2009 South Cambie's Oak Meadows Park official opening June 13
Jun 4, 2009 Assignment Editors: Special Events in Vancouver Parks
Jun 3, 2009 June 5th Traffic Disruption at Prospect Point in Stanley Park 1 - 4 pm

MAY NEWS RELEASES

May 27, 2009 May 31 traffic disruption in Stanley Park
May 27, 2009 Plane crash scenario in Stanley Park to create emergency preparedness
May 27, 2009 Grandview Park open house June 3
May 25, 2009 Mount Pleasant Community Centre hosts next Park Board meeting
May 22, 2009 Marpole's Ebisu Park official opening May 30
May 15, 2009 Vancouver's Park Rangers On Duty Beginning Today, May 15th
May 11, 2009 Vancouver's Bathing Beaches and Beachside Pools Opening for the Summer, Saturday May 16th

APRIL NEWS RELEASES

Apr 30, 2009 Assignment Editors: Special Events in Vancouver Parks
Apr 30, 2009 Access to Stanley Park, some community centres and marina impacted Sunday due to marathon
Apr 16, 2009 Earth Day celebrations in Vancouver Parks
Apr 14, 2009 Thunderbird Community Centre hosts next Park Board meeting
Apr 9, 2009 Application Deadline for Vancouver Sport Hosting Grants Is May 31st
Apr 8, 2009 Artists in Residence at Dunbar and Carnegie announced
Apr 3, 2009 Assignment Editors: Special Events in Vancouver Parks
Apr 3, 2009 Stanley Park Train and Farmyard Open Everyday for Easter, April 10th to 13th

MARCH NEWS RELEASES

Mar 26, 2009 Neighbourhood Matching Fund Spring Deadline April 15, 2009
Mar 23, 2009 Proposed BMX/Mountain Bike Park at Vanier Park Open House
Mar 18, 2009 Open House: Proposed Skateboard Park at Kensington Park
Mar 16, 2009 Launch of Pollinator's Paradise! The Mason Bee Project in Vancouver
Mar 16, 2009 Herons Return to Stanley Park Nest Site
Mar 10, 2009 Three New Alpacas Arrive at Stanley Park Farmyard in Time for Spring Break
Mar 3, 2009 Assignment Editors: Special Events in Vancouver Parks

FEBRUARY NEWS RELEASES

Feb 25, 2009 Trout Lake Community Centre Phase 2 open house March 4
Feb 25, 2009 Park Board Chair, Mayor and City Manager Speak at Annual Active Communities Forum
Feb 24, 2009 Strathcona Community Centre hosts next Park Board meeting
Feb 19, 2009 Vancouver Olympic/Paralympic Centre Opens
Feb 18, 2009 Community Celebration to mark opening of Vancouver Olympic/Paralympic Centre
Feb 17, 2009 Media Invited to Opening Ceremony Vancouver Olympic/Paralympic Centre
Feb 16, 2009 Public Invited to Open House Stanley Park Forest Management Plan
Feb 10, 2009 Athletes, curling and entertainment highlight Vancouver Olympic/Paralympic Centre opening
Feb 6, 2009 Free public skates and False Creek walk mark one-year countdown week
Feb 3, 2009 Assignment Editors: Special Events in Vancouver Parks


JANUARY NEWS RELEASES

Jan 28, 2009 Opening of the Vancouver Olympic/Paralympic Centre Community Celebration Feb 19
Jan 22, 2009 Stanley Park Seawall Reopens Friday, January 23rd
Jan 22, 2009 Trillium Park redevelopment open house January 28
Jan 13, 2009 Remaining Figures of the QE Park Sculpture Have Been Removed for Refinishing
Jan 9, 2009 Stanley Park Seawall Remains Closed Indefinitely
Jan 5, 2009 Park Board Lifeguard School begins January 13
Jan 2, 2009 Assignment Editors: Special Events in Vancouver Parks

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