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Become a Zero Waste Ambassador
Interested in reducing waste and improving recycling at your building? Join our Zero Waste Ambassador training workshop on June 14.
Submit an application to register for the workshop.
VanDusen: Fleurs de Villes
Visit VanDusen from May 23 to June 1 for Fluers de Villes Downton Abbey.
View floral installations inspired by the show, enjoy floral demos, botanical cocktails, and a weekend flower market.
VanDusen presents: Spring Strings
Join us for an afternoon cello concert at VanDusen on Sunday, May 25 at noon or 4:30pm.
Low Strung, a classically-trained cello group, will be performing 2 sessions of modern hits.
Summer fire prevention tips
Clean inside and outside your home to minimize the risk of fires:
- Properly store gas
- Keep debris away from home
- Inspect grills
- Clean clothes dryer
Get tips to minimize the risk of fires.
Watering restrictions
Watering restrictions limit lawn watering for homes and businesses to 1 day per week. These restrictions are in effect until October 15 and watering outside these times may result in fines.
Parks, recreation, and culture
Stanley Park is a magnificent green oasis in the midst of Vancouver’s urban landscape.
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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 consultation
Find out all the ways that you can join the conversation about the issues that matter the most to you.
