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119 candidates file for 27 local government positions

A total of 119 candidates, the largest number since 2002 (also 119), filed their nomination documents by the 4:00pm deadline for 27 positions on Vancouver City Council, the Park Board,…

City marks Homelessness Action Week – October 12-18

Come out to a series of events and initiatives that benefit the homeless and raise awareness of homelessness issues at the ninth annual Homelessness Action Week from October 12-18.

City opens eight advance voting locations 280% increase in advance voting hours

Over the last two election cycles, the City has worked to enhance the availability of opportunities to vote in advance of an election through incremental increases in advance polls.

City co-funds new pilot program to develop innovative social change projects

Nominations for the 2014 Vancouver civic election now open

City and partners announce plan to open Technology and Social Innovation Centre

City of Vancouver to challenge Canadian Pacific Railway action on Arbutus corridor

David Stouck wins 2014 Book Award for Arthur Erickson biography

Gastown Steam Clock undergoes repairs

Thanksgiving holiday closures

Daycamps at community centres fill up quickly as teachers’ strike continues

Vancouver Park Board and local community centre associations have almost doubled the number of day camps and special programs for children during the BC Teachers’ strike.

Windbreaks at outdoor pools save money and reduce goosebumps

Learn how an energy conservation initiative at Kitsilano Pool and Second Beach Pool in Stanley Park has significantly reduced greenhouse emissions.

Vancouver community centres offer programming as teachers’ strike threatens to continue

Vancouver Park Board community centres are responding to the BC Teachers’ Federation summer-long strike that threatens to continue into the fall.

Cycling routes see record usage

Cycling routes and separated bike lanes have seen record numbers throughout the month of July.

Track work suspended for talks between City and CP Rail

City senior officials and CP Rail have agreed to meet to discuss the future of the Arbutus Corridor.

New wayfinding increases likelihood of walking

To help make finding a walking route in Vancouver even easier, 210 map stands will be updated or installed, starting in the downtown core this September. Additional maps will be…

The City seeks to ensure climate change is considered in the NEB Trans Mountain Pipeline review

Tomorrow, the City of Vancouver will ask the Federal Court of Appeal for leave to appeal the National Energy Board’s (NEB) decision not to consider the effects of climate change…

An update on Arbutus corridor area gardens

Learn what the City is doing about CP’s decision to remove gardens from their property along the Arbutus corridor, and find out what you can do if your garden is…

City of Vancouver launches second phase of public consultation for draft 2015-2018 capital plan

Provide feedback on the proposed capital investments over the next four years. Input will be incorporated into the final plan which will be presented to City Council and the Park…

Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency announces call for board directors

The new Vancouver Affordable Housing Agency is a City-controlled, but legally separate, entity created to implement the recommendations from the Mayor’s Task Force on Housing Affordability. Board applications are due…

Grandview-Woodland Citizens’ Assembly selected

From a pool of 504 community members who actively volunteered to be part of the Grandview-Woodland Citizens’ Assembly, 48 have been randomly selected.