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Staying safe during winter weather
Snow, ice, and freezing temperatures may increase your risk of illness or injury. Take steps to protect your health during winter conditions.
Declare Empty Homes Tax by Feb 2
Submit your 2022 Empty Homes Tax declaration by February 2, 2023.
All residential property owners are required to declare each year, even if you live in your home or rent it out.
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.
Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia
January 29 is designated as the Day of Remembrance and Action on Islamophobia.
This year, we commemorate the 4th anniversary of the Quebec shootings. Learn about the official observation.
Volunteer as a Snow Angel
Make a difference in a neighbour’s life. Sign up to be a Snow Angel and be added to a roster to get notified when a resident with limited mobility has requested assistance with snow removal.
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.