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Westhill Pool Closed on Saturday & Sunday

Westhill Pool 6:00-8:00pm Evening Swim CANCELLED

City pilot program to allow vending of craft liquor at Vancouver farmers markets

The City will roll out a pilot program for locally-made beer, wine, and spirit sales at the following farmers markets this summer and fall: Oak Street, Mount Pleasant, Kerrisdale Village,…

Youth Stick & Puck CANCELLED TODAY ONLY

Due to a mechanical issue, Youth Stick & Puck is cancelled today only. Sorry for the inconvenience.  

Amateur radio operators showcase emergency response communications at 24-hour event

See hundreds of highly skilled local amateur radio operators come together to practice emergency response operations during a 24 hour event at Queen Elizabeth Park this weekend.

VIVA Vancouver launches fourth year of vibrant pedestrian spaces

VIVA Vancouver, now in its fourth year, continues to grow in popularity, with new programming for VIVA Granville every weekend this summer. A new installation at 800 Robson Street, and…

Celebrate Canada Day at community centres across Vancouver

It’s a birthday party on July 1! Show your Canada Day spirit by dressing in red and white and celebrating at a neighbourhood community centre.

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…

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…

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

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”.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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  …

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…

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…

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…

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.

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…