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Dec 06 — New City-owned artists' space opens in downtown Vancouver
The contemporary art community gathered to mark the opening of Howe Sound Studios, a City-owned 10,800 square foot artist production facility.
Dec 02 — Vancouver is ready for ride-hailing
The City of Vancouver is ready to license ride-hailing companies so they can get on the road and serve residents, businesses, and visitors.
Dec 02 — Families and fire trucks: Fire hall and housing for single mothers and their children open in innovative building
Vancouver Fire Rescue Services newly-redeveloped Fire Hall No. 5 and YWCA Pacific Spirit Terrace opened today at East 54th and Kerr St.
Nov 29 — VanDusen Festival of Lights set to sparkle for 35th year
The enchanting VanDusen Festival of Lights is set to sparkle for another holiday season starting November 30, 2019.
Nov 28 — Events, decisions, and reports at City Council this week
Council met to hear and deliberate a variety of topics during Council and Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities meetings.
Nov 28 — Warming centres opened in response to cold weather
Residents experiencing homelessness are being urged to use warming centres which will open for the next two nights.
Nov 28 — Council approves restrictions on shopping bags, plastic straws, cups, and utensils
Council approved crucial new by-laws targeting waste and litter from single-use items.
Nov 27 — Underrepresented groups benefit from more than $800K in culture grants
Council approved $885,250 in cultural grants, which will offer support for local artists and underrepresented communities.
Nov 27 — Vancouver City Council approves 25% increase in Empty Homes Tax rate for 2020
City Council directed staff to amend the Vacancy Tax by-law to increase the Empty Homes Tax rate (currently 1.0%) to 1.25% for the 2020 tax year.
Nov 27 — New measures approved to boost rental housing production
City Council has approved a series of recommendations that will enable rental apartments to be developed faster, and in more areas of the city.
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