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Vancouver gets yummier

Good-bye hot dogs? Not quite. But hello to a mouth-watering array of wonderful alternatives when newly licensed vendors hit Vancouver streets with world cuisine starting August 1.

Burrard Bridge bike lanes reach one million cyclists

Almost one year after a separated bike lane pilot project started on Burrard Bridge, the millionth cyclist crossed the bridge just after 10 pm Wednesday evening. “This is a remarkable achievement,”...

Local businesses encouraged to be Corporate Climate Leaders

The City of Vancouver is encouraging local businesses to join the movement to make Vancouver the greenest city in the world by 2020 by becoming Corporate Climate Leaders. The program supports...

City congratulates Navy on its Centennial

Mayor Gregor Robertson today extended congratulations to the Canadian Navy and the officers and crew of HMCS Vancouver as the vessel sailed into Coal Harbour to visit Vancouver and North Vancouver to...

Canada Day events and attractions across the City

O Canada! Vancouver rolls out the Red for Canada's Birthday with a parade, fireworks, and lighting of the Olympic Cauldron.

Mayor calls for special meeting on oil tankers in Burrard Inlet

Mayor Gregor Robertson announced today that he has called a special council meeting for Monday, July 5th, to discuss the current status of oil tankers in Burrard Inlet, given recent concerns...

Downtown South community captures 2010 Winter Games images

  Many of the images we have of the 2010 Winter Games were captured by professional photographers. People living in Vancouver’s lower income inner city communities, however, recorded a very...

City celebrates National Aboriginal Day

Media are invited to join Mayor Gregor Robertson and guests as the City of Vancouver celebrates National Aboriginal Day. The Mayor will read a Proclamation recognizing National Aboriginal Day in...

City offers range of payment options for July 5 tax deadline

The City of Vancouver is offering property owners a range of payment options to ensure property taxes are paid by midnight, Monday, July 5.  Payments can be made: at banks, in person or online,...

City issues call for new street food options in Vancouver

A call for applications has been issued to bring nutritional and diverse foods to up to 17 new locations on Vancouver streets under the first phase of a new food vending pilot program. “Vancouver...
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