Vancouver Sun
🏢 Postmedia
📍 BC
May 14, 2026
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Early lawn watering ban signals tougher water restrictions ahead, drought risk for Metro Vancouver
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Early lawn watering ban signals tougher water restrictions ahead, drought risk for Metro Vancouver
Regional snowpack levels are significantly below normal and forecasts point to one of the hottest seasons on record.
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By Sarah Grochowski
Published May 14, 2026
Last updated May 14, 2026
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Currently, homeowners can still water trees, shrubs and flowers, but only between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. if using sprinklers. PHOTO BY ALL…
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