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Waste Wizard: Recycle and dispose of items the right way
Use Waste Wizard to find out how to recycle, donate, or safely dispose of household items. Learn what goes in your garbage, green bin, or recycling, and where to take other items.
Rules to operating a leaf blower
Did you know there are rules to operating a leaf blower in Vancouver?
Leaf blowers can be operated:
- In Vancouver, but not in the West End
- Only during certain times of the week
Astra Lumina Night Walk at Stanley Park
Get your tickets to Astra Lumina.
Experience a self-guided outdoor night walk at the Stanley Park train, featuring light, sound, and celestial storytelling.
Election results
Review the official election results, including the results of the plebiscite questions.
Broadway Subway: W Broadway closed at Cambie
Starting July 20, 2026, Broadway will be closed to vehicles between Alberta and Cambie streets for approximately 6 months.
Transit will be detoured to W 8th Ave. Use alternate routes.
Parks, recreation, and culture
Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of Vancouver’s urban landscape.
Visit Stanley ParkAbout Vancouver
Housing
We're creating a city of communities that cares about its people, environment, and opportunities to live, work, and prosper.
Walk, bike, roll, transit
More people than ever choose to walk, bike, roll, and take transit to get around. Find out how we support these active ways of getting around.
Home, property, and development
Building and renovating
Get building permits and guidelines to keep your building and renovation projects up to code and on track.
Urban planning, zoning, and development
We considers the implications of a wide range of social, economic, physical, and environment issues on the liveability of Vancouver.
Your government
Vancouver City Council
Vancouver City Council is made up of the Mayor and 10 councillors who are elected at large for a four-year term.
Public engagement
Find out all the ways that you can join the conversation about the issues that matter the most to you.
