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Vancouver cuts lifeguard staff at five beaches for budget reasons, citing fiscal pressure and redirecting funds to higher-demand areas.
Vancouver will reduce lifeguard staffing at five beaches—Spanish Banks East and West, Third Beach, Sunset Beach, and Trout Lake—this summer due to budget constraints, redirecting resources to higher-demand areas like outdoor pools.
The move, part of a $120 million savings plan tied to a property tax freeze, follows a $1.2 million budget increase that failed to cover rising fixed costs.
While the park board says no layoffs are planned and safety remains a priority, critics, including lifeguard union members and safety advocates, warn of increased public safety risks.
Mayor Ken Sim questioned the park board’s governance, calling for reform, while board chair Tom Digby cited fiscal pressures.
A review of the decision is expected due to its significant impact.
Vancouver recorta personal de salvavidas en cinco playas por razones presupuestarias, citando la presión fiscal y redirigiendo fondos a áreas de mayor demanda.