温哥华市政府拒绝提供60万美元的救生员, Vancouver council rejects $600k for lifeguards due to budget constraints.

温哥华市议会拒绝提供60万美元用于恢复海救生员的要求,理由是预算限制和"零意味着零"税收承诺. Vancouver city council rejected a request for $600,000 to restore lifeguards at beaches, citing budget constraints and a "zero means zero" tax pledge. 保护公园的责任转移到公园管理委员会, 在安全倡导者警告游泳者的风险增加. The decision leaves coverage uncertain, shifting responsibility to the park board to find internal funds, while safety advocates warn of increased risks for swimmers.