Vancouver Beaches Stay Guarded This Summer Despite Debate 2026-05-01

Lifeguards to remain on duty at 9 Vancouver beaches this summer Vancouver beach lifeguards stay on duty at nine outdoor beaches this summer See which beaches are covered and what the funding shift means for swimmers Peter Gabriel supports Vancouver lifeguards in beach debate Vancouver lifeguards: Peter Gabriel backs safety crews as the city weighs cuts See why reducing beach guards could put swimmers and performers at risk Metro Vancouver tightens water restrictions on May 1 Metro Vancouver water restrictions start May 1 as Stage 2 bans lawn watering Low snowpack and tunnel work may tighten rules further, so plan watering now B.C. government cancels phase 2 contract for Burnaby Hospital redevelopment Burnaby Hospital redevelopment faces new uncertainty after phase 2 contract cancellation See what the province says about the tower, cancer care centre and next steps Ottawa to provide $9.8 million for Canada Soccer training centre planning Canada Soccer national training centre gets $9.8M to advance planning and design Support a highperformance hub that could expand community access and youth sport