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 |