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⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: W Pender Sewer Upgrades 📍 WHERE: W Pender St from Bute to Thurlow & Thurlow St from W Hastings St to Melville St reduced down to one lane in each direction. 🕐 WHEN: 24/7 starting March 7 until May, 2022 Expect delays and plan ahead. #VanTraffic
Traffic advisory for W Pender St from Bute to Thurlow & Thurlow St from W Hastings St to Melville St reduced down to one lane in each direction.

ALT Traffic advisory for W Pender St from Bute to Thurlow & Thurlow St from W Hastings St to Melville St reduced down to one lane in each direction.

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Mixed snow & rain is back. Our crews are working hard to clear key routes across the city as well as treating priority routes in anticipating of more snow ❄️ ⚠️ Please slow down, watch for slippery sections, pooling water & drive for the current conditions.#VanTraffic
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#BCStorm continues across #Vancouver this afternoon, with high winds & rain expected. Tips for staying safe today⬇️ ✅Drive carefully, watching for pedestrians/cyclists & slow down ✅Charge any electrical devices & prepare for a possible power outage. Follow @bchydro for more /1
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Heads up: There’s a wind warning with gusts of up to 70 km/hour expected for #Vancouver. Stay safe out there and avoid wooded areas/large trees. Please report fallen branches or other issues via our VanConnect app or website 👉vancouver.ca/vanconnect. #BCStorm
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With extreme temperatures expected this weekend, get ready to #BeatTheHeat! ☀️ Keep cool and hydrated - drink lots of water ☀️ Try eating cold foods such as salads & fresh fruits More tips on how and where to keep cool: ow.ly/KJMF50Fi4ne
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Today, Haro-Bute Phase 2 water main and street upgrades begin on Bute St (between W Pender St and Haro St) until spring 2022. Drivers can expect block-by-block road closures. Access to businesses and sidewalks will be retained. Watch for detours and parking changes. #VanTraffic
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PLEASE SHARE: Additional shelter spaces and warming centres will open tonight through to Monday (Jan 21-25) due to an Extreme Weather Alert. @BC_Housing Physical distancing will be encouraged to reduce the risk of transmission of #COVID19. Details ⬇️
Warming centre at: Powell Street Getaway, 528 Powell Street (9pm-7am). Vancouver Aquatic Centre, 1050 Beach Ave (10pm-7am). Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way, (10pm-7am). These three centres accommodate pets, bikes, and carts. Hot beverages and snacks available.

ALT Warming centre at: Powell Street Getaway, 528 Powell Street (9pm-7am). Vancouver Aquatic Centre, 1050 Beach Ave (10pm-7am). Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way, (10pm-7am). These three centres accommodate pets, bikes, and carts. Hot beverages and snacks available.

Extra shelter space at: Directions Youth Services Centre, 1138 Burrard St (10pm - 7am), Evelyne Saller Centre, 320 Alexander St (11pm - 7:30am on weekdays, Final Intake 1am), Tenth Church, 11 10th Ave W (at Ontario St). Light refreshments and showers available. (9pm - 7:30am), Langara YMCA, 282 W 49th Ave, food offered upon intake and in the morning. (8pm-7am)

ALT Extra shelter space at: Directions Youth Services Centre, 1138 Burrard St (10pm - 7am), Evelyne Saller Centre, 320 Alexander St (11pm - 7:30am on weekdays, Final Intake 1am), Tenth Church, 11 10th Ave W (at Ontario St). Light refreshments and showers available. (9pm - 7:30am), Langara YMCA, 282 W 49th Ave, food offered upon intake and in the morning. (8pm-7am)

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We are preparing for first snow of the season by brining key routes including major roads, bus routes, bridges, and the 15 most-used pathways and bike routes and are opening additional indoor spaces for people experiencing homelessness. Learn more: ow.ly/pi7L50DfRfA
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PLEASE SHARE: Shelter spaces and warming centres will open this weekend through Monday (Dec 18-21) due to an Extreme Weather Alert. Physical distancing will be encouraged to reduce the risk of transmission of #COVID19. Details ⬇️
Warming centre activation. Powell Street Getaway – 528 Powell St Will open between 9:00pm and 7:00am.Britannia Community Centre – 1739 Venables St Will open between 8:30pm and 8:30am.

ALT Warming centre activation. Powell Street Getaway – 528 Powell St Will open between 9:00pm and 7:00am.Britannia Community Centre – 1739 Venables St Will open between 8:30pm and 8:30am.

Directions Youth Services Centre, Phone: 604-633-1472 EXT 1. Evelyne Saller Centre – 320 Alexander St, phone: 604-665-3075.Tenth Church – 11 10th Ave W (at Ontario St), phone: 604-876-2181

ALT Directions Youth Services Centre, Phone: 604-633-1472 EXT 1. Evelyne Saller Centre – 320 Alexander St, phone: 604-665-3075.Tenth Church – 11 10th Ave W (at Ontario St), phone: 604-876-2181

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Let’s keep our bike lanes safe! See a pothole or other hazard? Report it with #VanConnect and help keep our streets safe! ow.ly/P6X150CDhXH
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The Canadian flag at Vancouver City Hall will be flown at half-mast to mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. Established in 1991, this day marks the anniversary of the murders in 1989 of 14 young women at l'École Polytechnique de Montréal.
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COVID-19 Need to Know: #COVID19 is circulating within our community, we need everyone to be committed to Stay Home, Stay Put so that we can #plankthecurve & slow the spread. #StayHomeStayPut: ow.ly/mmo930quCab @FireChiefReid
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COVID-19 Need to Know: ❎@ParkBoard community centres, pools, fitness centres, ice rinks & golf courses will be closed ❎@VPL locations will be closed ❎@Vancivictheatre will be closed More details: ow.ly/LLDs50yNdry
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Due to cold weather, Powell Street Getaway will be open as a warming centre tonight until Feb 9 along with EWR shelters across #Vancouver. If you need to stay warm, you will be welcomed at one of these locations. For details, see tables below:
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Environment Canada has issued a wind warning for #Vancouver today. Winds are expected to peak by noon & gusts will reach up to 90km/hr. For your safety, avoid large trees as branches may break. You can report any tree or traffic signal issues using Vanconnect or by calling 3-1-1
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We’re currently experiencing connectivity issues with some of online platforms, including the #VanCityCouncil live stream. If you’re having trouble with our services & need an immediate response please contact 311 or use the VanConnect App. #CityofVancouver @VanCityClerk
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The next City Council Meeting begins tomorrow at 9:30am. Find the agenda, minutes & the live stream here: ow.ly/XKCq50w3aiT. A reminder to anyone attending that pay parking is now in effect at City Hall. #VanCityCouncil #CityofVancouver @VanCityClerk
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City Hall will be closed on Monday, August 5 for #BCDay. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 6 at 8:30am. 3-1-1 will remain open from 7am-10pm as normal. For full holiday hours visit our website: ow.ly/mywK50vh9zD #CityofVancouver
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Vancouver City Hall is closed due to a power outage, the building on 12th Ave has been evacuated. There is no access to Revenue Services today. We will tweet an update when more information is available. #CityofVanvcouver
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There's currently an issue with the City’s phone lines & we're working to resolve the issue. Services affected include the 3-1-1, paid parking ticket enquiries, animal control, & the Development & Building Services Enquiry Centre. Calls to these services are not connecting.
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