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2011 News Releases

December NEWS RELEASES
Dec 22, 2011	Polar Bear swim back for 92nd edition on January 1
Dec 16, 2011	Portion of Stanley Park seawall reopens at 4:00 pm today
Dec 15, 2011	Skate, swim, golf and enjoy seasonal displays over the holidays
Dec 15, 2011	Portion of Stanley Park seawall temporarily closed
Dec 13, 2011	Five years after the Stanley Park storm: from crisis to opportunity
Dec 12, 2011	Life-saving defibrillators now at Vancouver community centres
Dec 6, 2011	Vancouver Park Board Elects New Chair, Vice Chair
November NEWS RELEASES
Nov 28, 2011	Portion of Stanley Park Seawall reopens at 5:00 pm today
Nov 28, 2011	Holiday lights and special events in Vancouver’s parks and gardens
Nov 21, 2011	Senior citizens’ unique lives celebrated in poster series
Nov 21, 2011	Portion of Stanley Park Seawall to be closed for maintenance
Nov 14, 2011	Seawall remains closed due to high winds
Nov 11, 2011	High winds close Seawall
Nov 6, 2011	Remembrance Day observances in Vancouver parks
Nov 4, 2011	Commemorative project at Oppenheimer Park honours Japanese Canadian community
Nov 3, 2011	Artists turn green waste into art at MacLean Park field house
October NEWS RELEASES
Oct 26, 2011	Kensington preschool report recommendations released
Oct 25, 2011	Hillcrest Centre official opening and open house
Oct 24, 2011	VanDusen Botanical Garden visitor centre sets benchmark for sustainable design and conservation
Oct 18, 2011	VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre to open
Oct 14, 2011	Beaver Creek bridge repairs to begin October 17 in Stanley Park
Oct 7, 2011	Circus freaks and zombies illuminate Stanley Park Hallowe'en Ghost Train
Oct 6, 2011	Park Board to conduct review of suspended licensed preschool operation
September NEWS RELEASES
Sept 12, 2011	Redesigned Grandview Park to open
Sept 9, 2011	New artificial turf field completed at Jericho Park
Sept 9, 2011	Summer fun continues till September 18 at Kits Pool!
Sept 7, 2011	Community Centre holds heart disease educational day on September 10
Sept 2, 2011	Have your say: Stanley Park cycling plan open house
Sept 2, 2011	Traffic impacts to Stanley Park during Vancouver Triathlon on Sept. 5
August NEWS RELEASES
Aug 31, 2011	Soak up the last days of summer at pools, parks, beaches and links!
Aug 25, 2011	Stanley Park Causeway closure
Aug 17, 2011	Park Board statement on child lost from day camp outing
Aug 9, 2011	Patients benefit as access to cardiac rehab expands
Aug 5, 2011	Connaught Park play fields closing as renovation work begins
Aug 4, 2011	Residents asked to water young street trees
Aug 2, 2011	Jericho Wharf to be removed; beach and shoreline restoration begins
JULY NEWS RELEASES
Jul 29, 2011	Public Asked to "Pack It In, Pack It Out" for the 21st Annual Celebration of Light
Jul 28, 2011	Hillcrest Centre Opens
Jul 25, 2011	Redesigned Fraserview Park to open
Jul 21, 2011	Two new turf fields set to open in Strathcona neighbourhood
Jul 20, 2011	Government of Canada, City of Vancouver and Vancouver Park Board celebrate re-opening of Norquay Park
Jul 15, 2011	Redesigned Norquay Park to open
Jul 15, 2011	Stanley Park welcomes visitors during Parks Day 2011; driving and parking restrictions in place
Jul 14, 2011	A partnership to meet important community needs in Champlain Heights
Jul 14, 2011	The Aquatic Centre at Hillcrest celebrates its one millionth visitor
Jul 7, 2011	Nominate a remarkable woman for 2012 poster series
Jul 6, 2011	Photo opportunity: Bike valet demonstration with antique bikes
Jul 5, 2011	Stanley Park welcomes visitors during Summer Live festival; driving and parking restrictions in place
Jul 5, 2011	Governments Celebrate The Completion Of Stanley Park Infrastructure Projects
Jul 4, 2011	Stanley Park Seawall Infrastructure Announcement
JUNE NEWS RELEASES
Jun 30, 2011	Stanley Park Traffic Advisory
Jun 24, 2011	Canada Day activities at Vancouver community centres
Jun 22, 2011	Stanley Park Causeway single lane closure, June 23
Jun 21, 2011	Community centre day camp registration now open!
Jun 18, 2011	City’s newest artificial turf field and running track now open
Jun 17, 2011	Have your say: Renfrew Ravine improvements open house
Jun 15, 2011	Residents invited to help update the Park Board’s five-year strategic plan
Jun 15, 2011	City’s newest artificial turf field and running track to open
Jun 10, 2011	Stanley Park tennis courts under repair
Jun 9, 2011	Stanley Park shuttle tour service now operating
Jun 6, 2011	Seawall section near Second Beach closed this afternoon (June 6) for paving
MAY NEWS RELEASES
May 31, 2011	Face-off at Stanley Park: all bets are on!
May 25, 2011	Preschoolers to help Vancouver Park Board plant third new orchard
May 17, 2011	Summer’s coming: beaches and beachside pools open, park rangers on duty beginning this weekend
May 12, 2011	Have your say: upcoming open houses for park projects
May 11, 2011	First sport court built to bike polo specs to open
May 3, 2011	Seawall section near Brockton Point closed May 4 to 6 for paving
APRIL NEWS RELEASES
Apr 28, 2011	Access to Stanley Park, some community centres and marinas impacted Sunday due to marathon
Apr 28, 2011	Downtown Skate Plaza, Charleson Park tennis courts to close for upgrades
Apr 26, 2011	Photo opportunity: Red fire truck returning to Stanley Park playground April 27
Apr 20, 2011	City facilities benefit from conservation upgrades to reduce greenhouse gases
Apr 19, 2011	Mayor and partners to celebrate City’s innovative greenhouse heating
Apr 13, 2011	Earth Day celebrations in Vancouver parks
Apr 6, 2011	Have your say: Upcoming open houses for park projects
Apr 4, 2011	Students, seniors help Vancouver Park Board plant new orchard
MARCH NEWS RELEASES
Mar 18, 2011	Portion of Stanley Park seawall closed week of March 21
Mar 7, 2011	Thunderbird and Kerrisdale to benefit from Artists in Communities program
Mar 7, 2011	They’re back! Herons return to Stanley Park nest site
Mar 4, 2011	Park Board response to concerns regarding proposed tree work
Mar 3, 2011	Park Board marks International Women's Day with celebration reception
Mar 3 , 2011	Photo opportunity: Park Board celebrates award of 2015 Women's World Cup of Soccer
FEBRUARY NEWS RELEASES
Feb 17, 2011	Vancouver Sport Hosting Grant deadline is March 31
JANUARY NEWS RELEASES
Jan 28, 2011	Seawall section set to reopen in time for the weekend
Jan 18, 2011	Celebrating Vancouver's women community builders
Jan 18, 2011	Komagata Maru monument design open house January 27
Jan 10, 2011	Skate park open house January 21 at Roundhouse
Jan 5, 2011	Seawall closed due to falling ice
Jan 4, 2011	Lifeguard school begins January 13
Jan 4, 2011	Stay off the ice on Vancouver’s lakes and ponds

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