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Cycling routes see record usage
Cycling routes and separated bike lanes have seen record numbers throughout the month of July.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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Work begins to rewild Vancouver and connect people to the natural world
The Vancouver Park Board has already started work to “rewild” Vancouver so the city can become not only the greenest, but the most ecologically literate on earth.
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Park Board to amend bylaw to ban breeding of captive whales, dolphins, and porpoises
The Vancouver Park Board unanimously approved a motion concerning the Vancouver Aquarium, including an amendment to the Parks Control Bylaw to prohibit the breeding of captive whales, dolphins, and porpoises…
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Parade and festivities highlight weekend celebrating Pride
Pride celebrations will be in full force this weekend with the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, August 3, and various festivities happening around the city.
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NEB decision to ignore climate change evidence a step backwards, says City
The City of Vancouver is disappointed with the National Energy Board’s (NEB) recent decision to reject its motion to consider the upstream and downstream climate change impacts of the Kinder…
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Honda Celebration of Light expected to kick off with a boom
View the 2014 Honda Celebration of Lights in the West End and Kitsilano on July 26, July 30, and August 2 to watch USA, France, and Japan compete.
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Report on Vancouver Aquarium captivity practices released today
The Vancouver Park Board report on the practice of keeping captive whales, dolphins, and porpoises at the Vancouver Aquarium was released today in preparation for a Special Meeting of the…
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Artist Studio Awards Program to provide creative space for low-income artists
Low-income professional artists in Vancouver are invited to apply for our Artist Studio Awards Program. The program helps artists develop their creative practices by providing them with live-work and work-only…
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Unique partnership launches Vancouver’s first innovative Green Recycling Hub
The first of its kind in Vancouver, the Green Recycling Hub officially opened its doors today, setting a standard for collaboration and innovation in the recycling industry.
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Park Board calls Special Meeting to review practice of keeping captive whales and dolphins in Stanley Park
The Park Board will meet at 9:00am on Saturday, July 26 to review the practice of keeping captive cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) at the Vancouver Aquarium in Stanley Park.…
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Vancouver looks for its next Poet Laureate
The City of Vancouver, Vancouver Public Library, and Vancouver Writers Fest are accepting nominations for Vancouver’s next Poet Laureate until August 27. The Laureate acts as a champion for poetry,…
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Building permit values reach the highest levels since before the recession
The City of Vancouver issued a record $1.12 billion in building permits during the first six months of 2014, the highest amount since pre-recession levels. This is the third year…
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Construction begins on baseball diamonds at Hastings Community Park
The Vancouver Park Board is holding a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the reconstruction of the little league baseball diamonds at Hastings Community Park. Learn how we are funding this…
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City of Vancouver’s approach to debt
The City of Vancouver has a dynamic, highly diversified urban economy that is thriving as a result of its global brand, its leading global clusters in the high tech and…
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Join us for the opening of the Westhill Sports Box on July 12!
Port Moody athletes have one more place to play! On Saturday, July 12, Council opens the brand new Westhill Sports Box. Port Moody is one of the fastest growing cities…
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City supports Vancouver Incubator Kitchen
The City is pleased to support the Vancouver Incubator Kitchen, a partnership between Vancouver Community College, Mark Brand Inc., Vancity Credit Union, and the City of Vancouver.
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New grant program helps preserve and protect heritage and housing in Chinese Society buildings
A new grant program supporting critical upgrades to preserve and protect buildings owned by Chinese Family Clan and Benevolent Societies has been approved by Vancouver City Council.
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Greenest City Action Plan 2014 update
The City of Vancouver released its third annual Greenest City Action Plan update today, with progress continuing in all 10 goal areas. Most notably, Vancouver reached a remarkable six per…
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Soccer fever takes over Vancouver
To mark the 2014 Fifa World Cup Final on July 13, come out to “Soccer! Samba!! Celebration!!!” at the Trout Lake Community Centre. Reserve your tickets in advance.
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2015-2018 Capital Plan proposes major investments in affordable housing, childcare, transportation
The City of Vancouver’s draft 2015-2018 Capital Plan, which will be presented to Council on July 9, identifies $1.08 billion of capital investment priorities for the City for the next…
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Trans Mountain answers only 248 of the 394 questions submitted by the City of Vancouver
On Friday, the City will use its status as an intervener to call upon the National Energy Board (NEB) to direct Trans Mountain to respond to the 145 questions that…
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Improvements to the Arts Event Licence Pilot Program
The pilot program makes it easier to host pop-up performances for up to 250 people in studios, warehouses, and other unconventional event spaces. Thanks to valuable ongoing participation and feedback,…
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Help young street trees thrive this summer
Help the Vancouver Park Board, and water young street trees in front of your home and on your block — not only during this hot weather, but throughout the summer.
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