Metro Vancouver hazard maps identify the North Shore waterfront as a high-risk area for wildfires, floods, and earthquakes, raising concerns over urban expansion and a major chemical plant's lifespan.

Hazard maps in Metro Vancouver show the North Shore waterfront as a high-risk area for wildfires, floods, and earthquakes, raising concerns as plans for urban expansion and extending a major chemical plant's life collide with disaster potential. The maps do not measure the vulnerability of buildings, infrastructure, or communities. Critics worry about the risks of a chlorine gas plant near planned residential development.

May 25, 2024
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