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COVID-19 in Vancouver
Wearing a mask is required if you need to visit City, Park Board, and library facilities, even if you are already vaccinated.
Continue to stay home if you’re sick, avoid large gatherings, and keep 2 m apart from others.
Stay strong, support local businesses, and keep following public health orders to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
Moving Vancouver Forward
We're supporting and accelerating economic and community recovery through new programs and initiatives.
What's new
June is Italian Heritage Month
Celebrate Italian heritage this month and the 75th anniversary of la Festa della Repubblica (Italian National Day).
World Refugee Day June 20
This year’s virtual event, hosted by Multi-Agency Partnership BC from June 17 to 20, features the Mayor’s Proclamation, storytelling, workshops, and concerts to celebrate World Refugee Day.
Climate Emergency Parking Program
Take the survey and provide your feedback on:
- An annual pollution charge on high polluting vehicles (model year 2023 or newer)
- A new overnight residential parking permit (about $45/yr)
Maple Grove Pool now open
Maple Grove Pool is opening on June 15. Registration for swim sessions opens three days in advance at noon.
Swimming lessons at Maple Grove pool will be available in July.
Stanley Park Train now open
Jump aboard the train every weekend, including statutory holiday Mondays, from 11am to 4pm.
COVID-19 protocols are in place for all passengers boarding and riding the train.
Parks, recreation, and culture
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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.
