Each year, Metro Vancouver residents pay for critical services, like water and wastewater management, that make life across the region better. Have your say on Metro Vancouver’s 2027 Budget and Five-Year Financial Plan. Deadline is Mar 27, 2026: https://ow.ly/qp7950Yma4P

Metro Vancouver 2026 regional cultural grant applications intake opened today! Up to $10K per project in funding assistance available for arts and culture projects delivered across the region. Apply now: https://ow.ly/tfS150YoOSy

Future crew member reporting for duty! 🚧🦺 Crews working on the Columbia Street Sewer Repair project took a moment to make a young construction fan feel like part of the team. He’s now hard at work supervising the site in his brand-new gear. https://ow.ly/GCbb50Ymce5

Have you heard the term “energy transition” & wondered what that means? Metro Vancouver’s Climate Literacy learning portal on accelerating energy transition provides a plain language exploration of how we can transition from fossil fuels to cleaner renewable sources. https://ow.ly/ZCPK50YkvFA

Our crews have been busy upgrading the Sunnyside Reservoir in the @cityofsurrey.bsky.social! Construction is happening under the tennis courts of South Surrey Athletic Park. The project is scheduled to be completed this summer. metrovancouver.org/services/wat...

Metro Vancouver is planning the 2027 Budget & we want to hear from you. We provide drinking water, wastewater treatment, solid waste management, air quality monitoring, regional parks & more to 3 million people in the region. Survey open until Mar 26, 2026 https://ow.ly/nSn150YknHZ

Celebrating the Lunar New Year with friends and family this weekend? Don't let a clogged sink dampen the festivities: put fats, oils, and grease in your green bin. Learn more: wipeitgreenbinit.ca

Good news for park lovers: Boundary Bay Regional Park boardwalk has been repaired and reopened. Restoring these boardwalks helps safeguard fragile plant and insect habitats while maintaining safe, sustainable access for park visitors. Take a stroll soon! https://ow.ly/zPvg50Ye7qf

🌙✨ Night Quest is back March 13 & 14 at Pacific Spirit Regional Park! Walk a lantern‑lit trail, discover glowing nature displays, and meet majestic forest characters sharing nature tales. Free. All ages. 👉 Register for your entry time: https://ow.ly/I60N50YcXB4

Metro Vancouver protects the region’s natural areas through 24 regional parks, 5 greenways, 2 conservancy areas & 2 park reserves—nearly 14,000 hectares from Bowen Island to Langley. Since 1967, we’ve been building a resilient network that connects people with nature.

Getting together to watch the big game this weekend? Make the winning play: put fats, oils, and grease in your green bin, not down your sink. Find out more about preventing clogs in your pipes (and our sewers): wipeitgreenbinit.ca

This region is expecting an increase of over 1 million net new residents, 530,000+ new dwelling units, and 520,000+ new jobs by the year 2050, according to Metro Vancouver’s latest projections. 👨‍👧👷‍♀️🏘️ Find out more https://ow.ly/uSfC50Y7PiK #MetroVancouver

Construction at the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant is well underway. We know there are questions & want to ensure everyone has accurate info. Find monthly updates, FAQs, timelines, reports & more at https://ow.ly/Cv4950Y57hN

We are aware of a fire in Burnaby near Burnaby Lake. We are watching the situation and checking air quality. Visit airmap.ca for air quality info but note that readings may not capture impacts of this event.

The Vancouver Landfill lifetime has been extended to approximately 2050 due to a new agreement between Metro Vancouver, the City of Vancouver, and the City of Delta. Read more: https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/964

We are aware of the structure fire in Northern Burnaby. We are watching the situation and checking air quality. Visit airmap.ca for air quality info but note that readings may not capture impacts of this event.

Metro Vancouver is updating the solid waste management plan — a strategy that will help our region reduce waste and increase recycling. 🗨️ Do you have feedback on the engagement process? Sign up to share your thoughts on February 11: https://ow.ly/7im650XYj59

Metro Vancouver’s wastewater-to-biocrude pilot earned a $150K grant from the Water Research Foundation! The goal: Reuse byproducts in the wastewater treatment process to make fuel, cutting waste & boosting sustainability. https://ow.ly/YOlk50XXHAM

Thanks to CMHC for $7.15M in funding to help renew 700+ homes at 9 Metro Vancouver Housing sites. These upgrades extend building life and reduce emissions with no rent increase or displacement. https://ow.ly/QmHj50XWl9S

Upgrades are underway at the Delta Nature Reserve to improve safety, accessibility, and protect this unique peat bog ecosystem. 👉 Swipe to see what’s ahead. #MetroVancouver

Metro Vancouver’s 2026 Standing Committees are set! Elected officials from 23 local governments guide the region’s delivery of essential services to 3 million residents through these committees. Meetings start next week—watch them live on our website. https://ow.ly/S6xr50XTLSO

Broken pipes let in rain that can overload our sewer system. Get your pipes inspected to reduce the chance of sewage overflows into your home and neighbourhood. Find out more: https://ow.ly/MnoL50PYJNH

🎄Real tree? Unless it’s been sprayed with fake snow, it can be recycled. Remove all decorations and bring it to a recycling and waste centre where it will be composted. ♻️ 💻Find a location near you at mvrecycles.org. Search for "Christmas tree". #creatememoriesnotgarbage

📱 Did you upgrade to the latest gadget this Christmas? Remember to dispose of your old one properly by selling or donating it if it still works. ♻️ If it’s broken, recycle it. Find a recycling and waste centre near you https://ow.ly/AJ8250XQI3N #creatememoriesnotgarbage

Santa’s reindeer? Close — Roosevelt elk! 🦌 Our wildlife cameras monitor species in Metro Vancouver’s protected watersheds. This year’s highlights: elk, bobcats, cougars, and black bears.

As 2025 wraps up, we’re celebrating the progress made for our 3M+ residents — from advancing water & wastewater infrastructure to delivering housing, parks, and climate action. Thanks to our incredible team for making this possible & to those working through the holidays to keep services running.

Poo and Pee celebrated the holidays early this year with gifts wrapped in reusable bags! 🎁Disposable wrap can create a lot of unnecessary waste — here are some common alternatives: • Tea towels • Table cloths • Old maps • Old magazines Find more tips at https://ow.ly/7Iml50XMMrc #PeeAndPooMetroVan

Take it from Pee and Poo: the best gift for your pipes is only flushing pee, poo, and toilet paper. Put wipes (even ones labelled flushable) in the trash to keep your pipes flowing with holiday joy. Learn what not to flush: neverflushwipes.ca #PeeAndPooMetroVan #neverflushwipes

Starting Dec 20, the Grouse Grind Trail will be closed due to hazardous winter conditions. Snowfall has pushed avalanche risk beyond safe limits. The BCMC Route is open. Grouse Mountain Regional Park hours are 7am–2pm. metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/park/grouse-mountain-regional-park

Pee and Poo reduced waste this Christmas by getting second-hand sweaters. The uglier the better! The sweaters needed just a couple of alterations. 🪡Buying second-hand and doing simple repairs and alterations to your clothes reduces waste. Get tips at repairandrewear.ca. #PeeAndPooMetroVan

🛠️ Metro Vancouver is upgrading the Delta Nature Reserve boardwalk to improve safety, accessibility & resilience. Built 30+ years ago, it is being replaced with a new structure designed for decades of public use. #MetroVancouver (1/2)

Stay away from rivers, shorelines, and trails near the North Shore Mountains. Conditions are dangerous: fast-moving water, flooding, and unstable banks pose life-threatening hazards. Stay safe and avoid these areas. https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/seymour-and-capilano-river-levels

🌿 Explore Widgeon Marsh Regional Park and experience its trails and wildlife. Public access is limited — plan your visit in advance: ✅ Reserve parking or free weekend shuttle online 🚫 No dogs allowed 📅 Closed Dec 25 & 26 Plan your visit: https://ow.ly/HIfz50XIzjW

Momentum is building at the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant. Every day, our team is making progress towards a modern facility that will protect our environment and benefit communities for generations.

Looking for bright gift ideas? 🎁 ✅ Find low-waste options and memorable experiences in every price range https://ow.ly/31Lm50XHenj #creatememoriesnotgarbage

Our mountains 🏔️ aren’t just scenic — they hold reservoirs that supply our drinking water. Climate change is shifting patterns: heavier storms, longer droughts, reduced snowpack. Metro Vancouver is planning ahead to protect our water supply. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Nn2B50XCaHb

Metro Vancouver’s got Sewer Detectives 🕵️ There’s more than just poop in the sewer pipes! Our sampling team dives deep into the sewers to look for unusual discharge to make sure the wastewater treatment plants are running smoothly and protect our rivers and ocean.

🚧 Big project, big purpose! We’re constructing the region’s largest water main in Coquitlam to meet the region’s growing demand for drinking water. https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/coquitlam-water-main-robson-to-guildford-section

Metro Vancouver’s Annacis Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Project has been named 2025 Canadian Project of the Year by the Tunnelling Association of Canada, a prestigious recognition of engineering excellence in underground construction. metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/959

Metro Vancouver is implementing recommendations from the recently completed Board Governance Review. You can follow progress on the Board Governance Review Tracker. metrovancouver.org/boards/board-governance-review-tracker

This Christmas, create memories, not garbage by giving gifts they’ll use. Find out what they want — then get inspired! 💡💭 🎄Find over 200 low-waste gift ideas https://ow.ly/Su4M50XB4hp #creatememoriesnotgarbage

🚨 The Burnaby Lake Regional Park Management Plan survey closes tonight. Help shape how we care for and protect this special park by taking the survey today: https://ow.ly/Wjx650Xm0eI #MetroVancouver

Burnaby Mayor Mike Hurley and Village of Anmore Mayor John McEwen were re-elected as Chair and Vice Chair today by Metro Vancouver’s four Boards of Directors. They are elected for a one-year term. Learn more: https://metrovancouver.org/media-room/media-release/958

Celebrate with less waste and more cheer! 🎁🎄Use Metro Vancouver’s curated list of over 200 low-waste gift ideas https://ow.ly/IxbS50XynyW #CreateMemoriesNotGarbage

As construction ramps up on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant, keep up to date by visiting the program webpage. You’ll find monthly status reports and newsletters, answers to common questions, and more background on this important project.

⏰ Last call! The Burnaby Lake Regional Park Management Plan survey closes Nov 30. Help guide how we protect nature, improve access, and shape the park’s future. ✅ Share your feedback today: https://ow.ly/YN1o50Xhg6a #MetroVancouver

Preparation is underway for tunnelling under Kingsway in @cityofburnaby.bsky.social for Central Park Water Main – Imperial Section. This will allow Kingsway to remain open during construction, reducing disruptions. https://metrovancouver.org/services/water/central-park-water-main-imperial-section

🏘️ At #HousingCentral, Metro Vancouver hosted a site tour of Kingston Gardens in Surrey — a newly completed redevelopment with 85 rental homes. Features include accessible design, energy-efficient construction, and community spaces. 🔗 https://ow.ly/o7WY50Xvapj BC Non-Profit Housing Association