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Archived - Feb 28 — Study shows rapid transit key to unlocking potential of UBC/Broadway corridor
The City of Vancouver and the University of British Columbia released a KPMG study that shows a rail-based rapid transit system on the UBC Broadway Corridor is needed to meet population growth and economic potential.
Archived - Feb 26 — Community leader and Chinatown heritage advocate receives Civic Merit Award
Fred Mah was presented with the Civic Merit Award on Tuesday 26 February by Mayor Gregor Robertson at a ceremony at City Hall.The award recognizes Mr. Mah’s extensive volunteer work and contributions to the community as well as his professional leadership.
Archived - Feb 22 — Changes are coming to the laneway housing program
Changes are coming to the laneway housing program. Later this spring, staff will report to City Council with proposed amendments to the LWH regulations and guidelines and to expand the program to other single family zoned neighbourhoods.
Archived - Feb 22 — Portion of Stanley Park Seawall closed for maintenance
A portion of the Stanley Park Seawall will be closed on weekdays till March 8 for annual rock scaling and maintenance work.
Archived - Feb 20 — Open Data Day Hackathon at City Hall
City Hall will be opening its doors to Open Data Day on Saturday 23 February from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This sold out event will bring together app developers, designers, City staff, policy wonks and interested citizens to examine, analyze and explore applications for open data in Vancouver.
Archived - Feb 14 — City’s Annual Homelessness Count to take place March 12 and 13
The information gathered will be used to help Vancouver track progress toward achieving City Council’s goal of ending street homelessness by 2015.
Archived - Feb 12 — Grants from Greenest City Fund top $500,000 in first year
Helping families connect to nature near their home, making small Vancouver businesses more energy efficient, holding bike skills courses for low-income individuals, and creating a sustainable, community-supported fishery for Vancouver are just a few of the 150 projects supported in the first year of the Greenest City Fund.
Archived - Feb 07 — City and Vancouver Foundation announce winners of Greenest City Community Grants for 2012
The City of Vancouver and Vancouver Foundation today announced the 17 recipients of the 2012 Community Grants from the Greenest City Fund, who will receive a total of $391,500 in funding.
Archived - Feb 06 — City launches Rental Standards Database to assist renters
The City of Vancouver today launched a new online searchable database of rental buildings to assist renters to make more informed decisions about their housing.
Archived - Feb 05 — Vancouver Park Board approves direction for new community partnership agreement
On February 4, 2013, the Vancouver Park Board approved the framework for a new partnership agreement with city's 20 community centre associations to deliver recreation services and programs.
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