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City of Vancouver Updates: October 2024

Welcome to the City Updates newsletter

What’s happening at the City of Vancouver? Here are the highlights from October 2024.

News from Vancouver City Council

This month, Council approved reports on the , and the

Additionally, the standing committee approved member’s motions on , and the

The next regular meeting of Council is scheduled for November 12, 2024.

Get the latest agendas, follow meetings and keep up with decisions at .

Vancouver modernizes Heritage Register with a focus on reconciliation and cultural heritage

Vancouver City Council unanimously to better reflect the rich diversity of peoples, histories and cultures that make up our city. The changes will provide clarity to developers, property owners and the public on the purpose of the VHR and streamline permitting processes.

Council approves weekend-only summer 2025 Water Street Pedestrian Zone pilot with key enhancements

Council in summer 2025 on weekends and for special events, including key enhancements based on community and local business feedback.

The Water Street Pedestrian Zone pilot is part of the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance public spaces, promote local business and create a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly atmosphere in Gastown.

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Adopt a catch basin this fall!

The City of Vancouver has through our Adopt a Catch Basin program. We have a team of over 2,400 adopters who help keep more than 6,800 catch basins clear throughout the year as part of the program. Adopt a catch basin and help keep our city safe for everyone.

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Raking News! Residential leaf collection has begun

Fall is in full swing, along with extra leaf collection weekends and a reminder of what you can do to . Leaves collected by residents from their property, sidewalk, and boulevard can be put in the green bin. Extra leaves can be placed in paper yard waste bags or in store-bought bins (maximum 100 litres) and set out for collection on designated weekends.

Find out more about the City’s .

City launches community engagement addressing historical discrimination against people of South Asian Canadian descent

The City of Vancouver has to hear from members of South Asian Canadian communities about historical discrimination in Vancouver, ongoing racism, and how to address its impacts today.

City staff invite members of South Asian Canadian communities with ties to Vancouver to share their perspectives at . The online survey is available until Friday, January 31, 2025.

Vancouver appoints external reviewer for Code of Conduct By-law

Vancouver City Council has appointed Reece Harding to . Reece Harding is a respected senior lawyer with extensive experience in municipal law and the roles of Integrity Commissioners in British Columbia. His expertise will be invaluable in ensuring a thorough and objective review of the City’s Code of Conduct By-law.

Vancouver speeds up multiplex permits to expedite missing middle housing

Effective early 2025, the City of Vancouver will for certain multiplex applications by approximately 50 per cent through a streamlined Development Building Permit application pathway. Currently, multiplex projects are required to apply for a separate development permit followed by a building permit. The development building permit combines these two processes into one application.

Honouring 20 years of All Souls at Mountain View Cemetery

Until November 1, Mountain View Cemetery invites people of all ages to remember their ancestors, family and friends who have passed away during the 20th anniversary of All Souls. Participants can write messages, light candles and place personal memorials on shrines. All are welcome to attend, even if their loved ones are not buried at the cemetery.

Vancouver Expands Metro West Inter-Municipal Business Licence to Include Health Care Workers

The City of Vancouver is the first municipality in the Lower Mainland to to include in-home health care professionals and services, which would reduce administrative and cost burdens for the in-home health care sector.

Firefighters receive first sets of PFAS-free turnout gear

As part of Vancouver Fire Rescue Services and the City of Vancouver’s , 137 sets of the new PFAS-free turnout gear will arrive at firehalls citywide, with 443 delivered by the end of the year.

“White Riot” wins 2024 City of Vancouver Book Award

Literary enthusiasts from across the region gathered on Granville Island for the , co-presented by the Vancouver Writers Fest, the Vancouver Public Library and the City of Vancouver. In addition to announcing the 2024 Book Award winner, this year’s event also introduced Vancouver’s incoming Poet Laureate.

Philanthropists presented with Freedom of the City Award

To recognize their and across the nation, the Vancouver City Council has unanimously agreed to bestow the Freedom of the City upon Leslie and Gordon Diamond. The Freedom of the City is the highest award given by the City of Vancouver. The City grants the award only in exceptional cases to individuals of the highest merit.

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