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Grandview-Woodland Citizens’ Assembly offers important opportunity to help shape community plan
If you are a resident of Vancouver’s Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood, you have a chance to serve on a special Citizens’ Assembly to help shape a community plan for future growth and…
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Voting in November 2014 Vancouver Civic Election easier for everyone
The City is making the local voting process as convenient and accessible as possible by offering the option to cast a ballot at any of the close to 120 voting…
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City honours outstanding citizens at Awards of Excellence
The City celebrated the recipients of the first-ever Awards of Excellence, recognizing individuals, organizations, and businesses whose efforts make Vancouver a better city.
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City offers additional time to prepare for new Vancouver building bylaw
On June 24, City Council approved a motion extending the implementation of the new building bylaw from July 1, 2014, to January 1, 2015. The existing Vancouver Building Bylaw will…
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Rocky Point Spray Park opens Saturday, June 21
Rocky Point spray park will open on Saturday, June 21. Find out more about Rocky Point Park.
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Vancouver prepares to “talk tankers” with city’s youth
Participate in an open forum on June 24, 2014, to discuss your views on the pipeline expansion proposal. This forum will have a focus on youth aged 30 and under.
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All day kids’ programs at community centres this week during teachers’ strike
Park Board community centres, golf courses, and swimming pools have day-long programming this week while public schools are closed due to the BC Teachers’ Federation continuing job action.
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City and aboriginal leaders celebrate Year of Reconciliation
A celebration of the City’s Year of Reconciliation took place today at the VanDusen Botanical Garden, as attendees reflected on the past year, celebrated the events that took place, and…
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Adventure Challenge
KAYAK + BIKE + RUN THE COURSE Kayak, mountain bike, trail run Start and finish at Rocky Point Park, Port Moody, British Columbia Teams of 2 or 4, raising a…
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Keep Vancouver Spectacular Electronic Drop Off
Drop off old and broken electronics, small appliances, and power tools at several community events this summer. Household batteries drop-off will also be available.
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Parks & Recreation Master Plan Open House
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Regional Transportation Plan moves Metro Vancouver forward
Today, the City stood alongside municipalities from around the region in releasing the Mayors’ Council on Regional Transportation “Regional Transportation Investments – A Vision for Metro Vancouver”.
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Summer menu in parks: More food carts set to roll and local food featured at concessions
The Vancouver Park Board has granted permits to 11 vendors in 15 sites—the highest number of participants to date.
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Community centres offer all day programming on June 11 during teachers’ strike
Looking for activities for your child on Wednesday, June 11, during the teachers’ strike? Vancouver Park Board community centres will offer day-long programming. Find daycamps and public swim schedules.
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All climate change impacts must be part of pipeline review process
The City of Vancouver has submitted a response to the National Energy Board (NEB) review panel regarding Trans Mountain’s objection to our suggestion that downstream and upstream climate change impacts…
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Kingsway Continental adds 123 safe and affordable housing units to Renfrew-Collingwood neighbourhood
The City and community members celebrated the opening of the Kingsway Continental, a 123-unit non-market housing project on Kingsway near Boundary.
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Ten proposed projects will improve sports fields’ amenities across the city
The Vancouver Park Board is teaming up with the City of Vancouver, community sport partners, and professional baseball with a proposal to spend over $3 million on new and upgraded…
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Ailsa and East Hill Spray Park Openings
Ailsa spray park and East Hill spray park will be opening on Friday, June 6. Both parks are open 10am-8pm. Come on out and enjoy! Read about Ailsa park …
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Property taxes are due July 3
If you’re a City of Vancouver property owner, your main tax notice has either arrived in your mailbox or it’s on the way. Taxes are due July 3. Learn about…
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City of Vancouver receives Green Champion Award
The Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) honoured the City as a Green Champion at its annual conference and trade show. The City was recognized in the municipal category of the…
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Vancouver community centres again offer all day programming during teachers’ strike
Vancouver Park Board community centres are responding to the BC Teachers’ Federation second week of rotating one day strikes by offering day-long programming on Friday, June 6, when public schools…
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OneCard’s universal access increases participation and recreation program uptake across city
Vancouverites are staying active and having fun in record numbers, says a recent report on the Park Board’s new OneCard.
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The First Tee gets permanent home at Vancouver pitch and putt
The First Tee, a unique program that uses golf to teach youth core values such as perseverance, respect and honesty, has found a new home at an east Vancouver golf…
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City invites entries for inaugural Urban Design Awards
Celebrate design excellence in our city. Submit your entry for our inaugural Urban Design Awards.
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Choo choo, choo … next stop Stanley Park: Miniature train turns 50
The miniature train is celebrating its 50th anniversary in Stanley Park. To commemorate this milestone, there will be $5.00 train rides, free entertainment, and more from June 6 – 8.
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Community centres offer all day programming during teachers’ strike
Vancouver Park Board community centres are responding to the BC Teachers’ Federation rotating one-day strikes by offering day long programming on Monday, May 26 at 13 community centres.
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Please don’t leave pets unattended in cars in warm weather
As the weather gets warmer, take care of your pet by not leaving it in the car when you’re out together. Even in the shade with the windows partly open,…
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City of Vancouver exceeds target for new childcare
At today’s Child Care Month celebration, Mayor Gregor Robertson announced that the City has surpassed its three-year target for creating new childcare spaces.
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Insurance companies factor in climate change, so should NEB, says City
The City filed a motion with the National Energy Board (NEB) to ensure that the economic impacts of climate change are included in the review of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain…
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West End Community Plan wins Excellence in Policy Planning Award
The West End Community Plan has won the Planning Institute of British Columbia’s 2014 Excellence in Policy Planning Award (City and Urban Areas).
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