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International Holocaust Remembrance Day
January 27 is designated as International Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Mark the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau and honour the victims and the survivors of the Holocaust.
Declare Empty Homes Tax by Feb 2
Submit your 2021 Empty Homes Tax declaration by February 2, 2022.
All residential property owners are required to declare each year, even if you live in your home or rent it out.
New cup and bag by-laws in effect
New cup and shopping bag by-laws started January 1:
- A fee for disposable cups
- Ban on plastic and compostable plastic shopping bags
- Fees for paper and new reusable shopping bags
Get public safety alerts
We are now using the Alertable app to issue public safety alerts.
Download the free app to receive alerts for significant emergencies where you may need to take urgent action.
Report a burnt out street light
Report a dim, burnt out, continuously on, or flickering street light.
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.
