The City of Vancouver's Communications Division began sending news releases to more than 100 local news media organizations in 1993. News releases became available on the website in 1995.
News Release Archives
1997 News Releases
1996 and 1995 News Releases
(these are in date order, with the most recent at the top of the list).
- City Publishes Community Planning Profiles
- Recycle Your Christmas Tree
- Vancouver Public Library Offers Internet Training
- City of Vancouver Will Appeal Club Keno Decision
- City of Vancouver Holiday Hours
- City Collects Food and Toys During Holiday Season
- Smoking By-law Provisions Start December 1
- Vancouver Public Library Introduces Free Internet Training
- Election Results on the Web
- Kids in the Hall Nov. 18-22, 25-29
- Remembrance Day Ceremonies Nov. 11
- City Smoking By-law Upheld by B.C. Supreme Court
- City Honours Olympic Rower Kathleen Heddle
- Motorcycles Now Allowed in HOV Lanes
- City Publishes 1996 Vancouver Trends
- City Honours Educator, Dance Company Founder
- 167 Candidates File for City Election
- Recycle Your Leaves
- Are you Registered to Vote on November 16?
- Governor General to Visit City Hall
- Sunday Tour Highlights 19 Painted Bus Shelters
- Wanted: Good Homes for 100,000 Composting Worms
- Deadline Extended for Tree Voucher Program
- City Introduces New Service, Communication Initiatives
- City Honours Long-time Kitsilano Resident
- City Releases Draft Transportation Plan
- Council Sets Special Meeting on Wards Referendum Question
- Morris Wosk to Receive Freedom of the City
- Urban Noise Task Force Releases Interim Report
- City Seeks Public Input on Capital Plan
- New Business Hours for City Hall's East Wing Sept. 9/96 to Jan. 31/97
- City Makes 3,000 Trees Available for Planting on Private Property
- Digging for Fire Protection System Will Cause Traffic Delays
- Georgia Street Re-opens Ahead of Schedule
- Road Closures for Vancouver Indy Aug. 28 - Sept. 1
- Georgia Street Closures Aug 22-25; Aug. 26-29
- Road Closures for Vancouver Indy Aug. 28 - Sept. 2
- PNE Opening Day Parade Set For Fairgrounds
- City Holds Public Meetings to Discuss Fraser River and English Bay
- Vancouver's Downtown Planning Gets International Recognition at Habitat II
- Council Approves Amendments to Protect Trees
- Mayor Owen Announces Creation of Urban Safety Commission
- Radio System, Emergency Centre Help Protect Two Million British Columbians
- Vehicle Access Restricted During Symphony of Fire
- Interim Tree By-law Provides Protection While Public Opinion Sought
- City Launches New Multilingual Information Referral Telephone Service
- Advisory Group Looks at City Waterways
- City Selling 8,000 Composters
- Blue and Improved - City Revises Phone Book Listings
- Artist Daniel Laskarin Wins $100,000 Commission
- Council Appoints New Child and Youth Advocate
- City Takes Part in Environment Week
- City Recognizes Local Artist With Residency Award
- City Unveils New Street Banners
- 1996 Water Sprinking Days
- Vancouver Public Library Opens Website
- Emergency Preparedness in Vancouver
- Fire and Rescue Changes Will Create Improved Emergency Response
- City Receives $30,000 Grant From Tree Canada
- Judy Rogers Appointed Deputy City Manager
- City Announces Artist Studio Award
- Rail Corridor Purchase Puts City on Track for Inner-City Street Car Line
- Artists, Community Groups and Residents Invited to April Meetings on Neighbourhood Development
- Short-Listed Artists for 901 West Hastings Street Plaza Public Art Competition will display models at VPL
- City Honours Founding Member of B.C. Rehab
- City Sponsors New Job Service for Street Youth
- City Recognizes International Day to Eliminate Racial Discrimination
- City Council Gives PNE Another Year
- Stage One of New Trade and Convention Facilities Review Program Now Complete: a joint release from the City and the Province
- Elevators to Ease Queen Elizabeth Theatre Access
- City Supports Youth Week Celebrations
- City Gives First Cultural Harmony Awards
- Community Public Art Projects Chosen
- Bike Lockers Now Available Downtown
- Firehall Concert Series Begins Feb. 11
- Worm Composters Let You Do Composting in the Home
- Emergency Overnight Shelters in Vancouver
- CityPlan Releases Neighbourhoods Discussion Paper
- Library Launches New Information and Research Centre
- Tips for Frozen Water Pipes
- February is Heritage Month
- City Publishes 1995 Vancouver Trends Statistics
- Transportation Symposium Series Features Prominent Experts in January
- Open Houses for New Trade & Convention Centre Facilities Jan. 15 and 17
- Five Shortlisted for 901 West Hastings Public Art Project
- Nominations Called for Cultural Harmony Award
- New fees, ways to pay for parking violations
- Holiday Hours for City Operations
- Expect Granville Island Traffic Rerouting as Seismic Upgrading Proceeds on Bridge
- City's Health Department moves to Vancouver Health Board
- Beatty Street Permanent Closure - Nelson to Pacific Blvd.
- Worm Composters Let You Do Composting in the Home
- Recycle Your Christmas Tree
- Vancouver's newest community centre, The Gathering Place, opens December 6
- Public Art Competiton for 901 West Hastings
- This Fall, recycle your leaves
- Remembrance Day Ceremonies in the City of Vancouver
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