The temperature over the next week is expected to drop below zero, prompting the City of Vancouver to issue an extreme weather alert in order to activate the Assistance to Shelter Act. Under the act, police will assist those at risk of exposure during sub-zero weather conditions in finding room at shelters for the night. Several emergency shelters … [Read more...]
Vancouver’s extreme heat response plan ready for another year
July 11, 2012 by
The City of Vancouver's ready to roll out it's extreme heat response plan should a heat advisory be issued by health authorities.The plan includes having water available in various locations across the city as well as opening cooling shelters.Deputy City Manager Sadhu Johnston says all the agencies invovled are prepared... "We have had a … [Read more...]
06/05/2012 – Market Insights Breakfast Panel: Extreme makeover – Whole Building Retrofits
June 5, 2012 by
There are over 5,000 high rise buildings in major Canadian cities, and tens of thousands worldwide. A staggering number of these buildings are now 30 years or older and in need of complete retrofits if they are to continue to perform efficiently and remain attractive to tenants. What is industry doing to meet this challenge? What is the opportunity … [Read more...]
Extreme makeover: heritage edition
March 14, 2012 by
The results of a major two-year makeover on one of Vancouver’s oldest surviving buildings were unveiled Tuesday. The Fairview House on 1151 West 8th Ave. now boasts an Edwardian-meets-contemporary-flair design after a much-needed facelift. The iconic heritage building was built in 1892 for Dr. John Reid, honorary physician to Queen Victoria, and … [Read more...]
Doors open at extreme weather shelters
December 5, 2011 by
The B.C. government has agreed to fund another 80 winter-shelter spaces after Mayor Gregor Robertson called the situation “deplorable” last week. Housing advocate Judy Graves said shelter spaces are coming at a critical time after extreme-weather-response shelters were activated on the weekend. “We’ve come a long way since last week, and I’m … [Read more...]
