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Archived - Jul 11 — City of Vancouver sends Canada Task Force-1 members to support wildfire fight
The City of Vancouver has sent six members of Canada Task Force-1, Vancouver's Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Team, to support efforts to respond to the wildfires that have triggered the declaration of a province-wide state of emergency.
Archived - Jul 11 — Vancouver takes steps towards legalizing short-term rentals
Short-term rentals could be allowed in principal residences for periods of less than 30 days at a time, if Council approves the proposed rules at a public hearing in fall 2017.
Archived - Jul 07 — Hot times, summer in the city
The summer sunshine makes Vancouver parks a perfect, summer playground. However, this weather increases the fire hazard in city parks.
Archived - Jul 05 — City introduces regulations for short-term rentals
Vancouver City staff are proposing a new regulatory framework for short-term rentals - including Airbnb, Expedia and others - that will protect long-term rental housing supply while enabling supplemental income for local residents.
Archived - Jun 30 — Canada Day Pot Protest to take place in downtown park despite lack of permit
On the day of the event, park rangers will monitor Thornton Park along with the many other events taking place in our parks on Canada Day. Vancouver Police officers will be on-site to manage traffic and keep the peace.
Archived - Jun 30 — Important information on the Vancouver Empty Homes Tax
Residential property owners should be reminded that non-principal residences must be occupied by a tenant for six months in 2017, or qualify for one of the exemptions to avoid being subject to the tax.
Archived - Jun 29 — Strategy to create exceptional public spaces in Downtown Vancouver
The City of Vancouver has launched the Places for People Downtown program, a long-term strategy to ensure vibrant and memorable public spaces in downtown.
Archived - Jun 27 — Vancouverites reduced waste and carbon pollution in 2016-2017
This morning we released the sixth Greenest City Action Plan Implementation Update, highlighting significant accomplishments made in the 2016/2017.
Archived - Jun 27 — City invites participation in creating a made-in-Vancouver strategy to reduce use of single use items
You're invited to take part in creating a strategy to reduce waste from disposable cups, plastic and paper shopping bags, and foam food packaging.
Archived - Jun 26 — Vancouver aims to meet the electric vehicle demand
BC Hydro expects the number of electric vehicles in Vancouver to increase to about 30,000 by 2030. City staff will be asking Council for approval on two electric vehicle initiatives highlighted in the Renewable City Strategy (RCS).
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