COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Vancouver
Stay strong, stay local
The City of Vancouver is urging everyone to stay strong and keep following public health orders to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Please continue to stay home if you are sick, avoid large gatherings, and maintain a 2 metre distance from others.
We are taking a careful, phased approach to re-opening. Get details.
Help your community
Donate medical supplies, cleaning products, food, money, services, and other items to help your community recover from COVID-19.
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Temporary Expedited Patio Program
Businesses can quickly apply to convert on-street parking or sidewalk spaces into temporary patios through this temporary program.
Review the steps and apply for the permit.
Boaters: Book a free mobile pump-out
From June 4 to September 28, boaters can arrange for free boat pump-out Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
from 12pm to 6pm.
It's illegal to dump untreated sewage in our surrounding waters.
Road construction and closures
Know before you go. Keep up-to-date on upcoming road construction and road closures in your area.
Day of Action Against Racism
May 29 has been proclaimed Day of Action Against Racism.
Download resources and help us make it clear that hate and racism will not be tolerated in Vancouver.
Honouring Italian Heritage Month
Celebrate Italian Heritage Month and acknowledge Italian National Day on June 2.
View an online exhibit featuring images from our City Archives and the Italian Day Festival Society.
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, and 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.
