November 25 2025 – Today, Vancouver City Council approved the City’s 2026 Budget, which includes a 0% property tax increase while prioritizing frontline services and continuing planned investments in critical City infrastructure. The approved 2026 Operating Budget is $2.39 billion. The budget delivers a balanced plan with a 0% property tax increase while prioritizing frontline services such as public safety, road maintenance, arts and community grants, and library hours. Recreation costs at community centres — including admission, passes, programs and permits — will also stay the same in 2026 with no fee increases. The approved budget includes $120 million in savings through efficiencies and new revenue opportunities and continues to invest in infrastructure renewal and long-term priorities that support a livable city. The approved 2026 Capital Budget supports the delivery of initiatives as outlined in the $3.96 billion 2023-2026 Capital Plan. In 2026, City will be advancing $698 million funding in new investments, with the corresponding 2026 Capital Expenditure Budget to be $894 million. Notable capital projects include the renewal and expansion of the PNE Amphitheatre, seismic upgrades to the Cambie Bridge, construction of the new Marpole Community Centre and ongoing programs such as sewer main renewal, fleet replacement and capital grants. Read more: https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/council-approves-0-property-tax-nov-2025.aspx

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Eyes up, Vancouver! The skyline is set to sparkle during Celebration of Light’s three-show return July 16 2025 – One of Vancouver’s most dazzling summer traditions is back. This weekend, the Honda Celebration of Light kicks off, lighting up the sky and drawing crowds to the West End and Kits Point for the world’s biggest fireworks competition. The event historically brings competition from around the world – this year, the event celebrates local, home-grown talent from across Canada. The dates and competitors are: Saturday, July 19 – Yukon Wednesday, July 23 – Quebec Saturday, July 26 – Nova Scotia Public safety continues to be our top priority. To ensure this event remains an enjoyable and safe experience for everyone, the City is working closely with partners at the Park Board, Vancouver Police Department, Vancouver Fire Rescue Services and Vancouver Emergency Management Agency. Traffic impacts Expect road closures and traffic disruptions downtown, in the West End, Stanley Park, and Kitsilano. If you're heading to the event or passing through these areas, walk, bike, roll, Mobi, scoot with Lime or take transit. View the road closure map for details Image file (272 KB). For more information visit: https://vancouver.ca/news-calendar/skyline-to-sparkle-during-celebration-of-lights-july-2025.aspx

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October 17 2024 – The City of Vancouver is the first municipality in the Lower Mainland to approve an expansion to the Metro West Inter-Municipal Business Licence (IMBL) to include in-home health care professionals and services, which would reduce administrative and cost burdens for the in-home health care sector. Launched in 2013 and made permanent in 2015, the Metro West IMBL program is designed to facilitate business operations across Vancouver, Burnaby, Delta, New Westminster, Richmond, and Surrey. Under the IMBL framework, businesses obtain a licence in their home municipality and, for an additional fee, receive the IMBL for all participating municipalities, thus reducing administrative burdens and costs associated with operating in multiple municipalities. Currently, the Metro West IMBL is limited to construction and trades-related businesses. With Vancouver being the first municipality to approve this expansion, businesses offering in-home health care and related services may soon be able to operate seamlessly across the participating municipalities using a single licence. If approved by other municipalities, the IMBL will simplify operations and reduce costs for health care professionals, including professions such as nurses, registered massage therapists, and counselors...

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