Pitt Meadows, BC
City in British Columbia
Canada
Pitt Meadows, BC launched a "Shop Local" initiative to showcase positive local shopping experiences
The City of Pitt Meadows launched the "Shop Local" submission-based online initiative to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents were encouraged to share photos and descriptions of their positive local shopping experiences. The submissions were shared on the city's website and social media channels. The initiative was designed to market local businesses, foster a sense of community, and bolster consumer confidence in the safety of local shopping.
Pitt Meadows, BC
Canada
Pitt Meadows, BC Economic Resiliency Task Force launched COVID "Local Business and Services Listing"
The City of Pitt Meadows's Economic Resiliency Task Force launched the "Local Business and Services Listing" to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The online guide contains information on local delivery options, business hours, and safe shopping alternatives for residents. The city created this guide to encourage local shopping, educate residents on business availability, and support economic resiliency in the community.
Pitt Meadows, BC
Canada
Pitt Meadows, BC piloted an "Adult Toilet Training" public education campaign to stop wipe flushing
The City of Pitt Meadows piloted an "Adult Toilet Training" public education campaign to convince residents to stop flushing disposable wet wipes. The city surveyed residents and discovered most wipes were personal hygiene wipes flushed by women. The campaign displaying posters in public women's washrooms indicating that wipes must go in the garbage even if the product claims to be flushable. The campaign included a roving pink port-a-potty at community events to promote the washroom posters.
Pitt Meadows, BC
Canada