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Sep 07 — City increases local climate leadership with Women4Climate mentorship program
City Council members and City staff gathered on the night of September 6, 2023, to celebrate Vancouver’s fourth Women4Climate Mentorship cohort.
Sep 07 — City asking for feedback on corner stores and more
We are launching a public engagement program to explore ways to support and possibly expand corner stores in residential neighbourhoods.
Sep 06 — First carbon-zero firehall in Canada now open
Firehall 17 is an example of the City’s leadership on climate action and is paving the way for future buildings to achieve near zero emissions.
Aug 03 — Parks and Recreation moves to Stage 2 water restrictions
As of Friday, August 4, the Vancouver Park Board will conserve drinking water across 250 parks and greenspaces.
Jul 24 — Take the indoor temperature survey during hot weather
We're partnering with VCH and the BC CDC again to ask residents to track and report their indoor temperatures during periods of hot weather.
Jul 18 — Greenest City Grants support local climate initiatives
The City is celebrating recent recipients of its Greenest City Grant program in the lead up to September’s call for applicants.
Jul 06 — New pilot program offers funding to retrofit market rental buildings
The City has launched the Rental Apartment Retrofit Accelerator (RARA) pilot program to future-proof existing rental buildings.
Jun 15 — Roundup of Business at City Council for the week of June 12, 2023
City Council met this week to hear and discuss a variety of topics during Council, and Standing Committee on City Finance and Services.
Jun 14 — New actions help Vancouver get closer to its climate goals
Council has unanimously approved new actions to support the City’s Climate Emergency Action Plan.
Jun 01 — Roundup of Business at City Council for the week of May 29, 2023 & Updates to the Procedure By-law
Vancouver City Council has recently updated the Procedure By-law to streamline Council proceedings.
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