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Smoking in parks
Did you know that smoking is not allowed in our parks, beaches, and park areas?
Protect our parks and those in the park. Please don't smoke.
The minimum fine for smoking in a park is $250.
Put waste in its place
Some of things you can do to help:
- Place your waste in a bin
- Fully extinguish your cigarette butt and place it in a garbage bin, ashtray, or pocket ashtray
- Bring waste home
- Adopt-A-Block
Stay safe in the summer heat
The summer heat has arrived. Find out where to keep cool and how to protect yourself during hot weather. Check on others frequently.
Are you registered to vote?
To make sure you receive your Voter Information Card, register or update your information before Monday, August 15.
COVID-19: Masking and vaccinations
Masks are no longer mandatory in all indoor public spaces. You're welcome to keep wearing masks. Proof of vaccination is no longer required for programs, events, and activities.
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.
