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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Facilities Update – May 6, 2025

Shaping UBC Facilities services together: Customer focus groups | 1 week until VPFO Day | New electrical service energization request form | Survey: Interest in…
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Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Metro Vancouver watering restrictions now in effect

Stage 1 of Metro Vancouver’s Lawn Watering Regulations are in effect from May 1 to October 15, 2025. Both residential and non-residential watering is only…
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Monday, May 5, 2025

New Electrical Service Energization Request Form

Energy & Water Services has introduced a new Electrical Service Energization Request Form that combines the previous energization request forms for new buildings Unit Substations and Low Voltage service.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Facilities Update – April 29, 2025

Lapu Lapu Day tragedy – supports for Facilities staff | Requesting materials in the new Planon app | Road closures during BMO Marathon on Sunday,…
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Monday, April 28, 2025

Lapu Lapu Day Tragedy – Supports for Facilities Staff

On behalf of the Facilities Leadership Team, I wish to convey the profound sense of loss that we share with all of you and the…
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Monday, April 28, 2025

Celebrating Earth Day in the VPFO

Over thirty team members from across the VFPO joined forces for the 5th Annual Earth Day Clean up the Campus event, led by the Facilities’…
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025

Facilities Update – April 22, 2025

Launching our new Policy & Procedure Development Framework | New Fleet Management Policy: Driving toward safety & sustainability | Access Desk is only open during…
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Facilities Update – April 15, 2025

Energizing the future: SHED project wins 2025 SAB Award | USB Lighting Renewal starting in late April | Coming this May! The Planon app is…
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Ant season is here: Help keep pests away

Ants are one of the most common structural pests, capable of quickly turning from a minor nuisance into a persistent problem. Understanding what attracts ants…
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Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Hennings Building – Classrooms 301, 302, and 304 Renovation begins in late April

Construction is anticipated to begin on April 28 for the Classrooms 301, 302, and 304 Renovation in the Hennings Building. We will renovate three classrooms,…
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