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What’s happening at the City of Vancouver? Here are the highlights from January 2025

News from Vancouver City Council

This month, Council approved reports on the and the .

Additionally, the Standing Committee on Policy and Strategic Priorities approved reports on and .

The next regular Council meeting is scheduled for February 4, 2025.

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

Update on the Demolition of 500 Dunsmuir Street

Preparatory work and began on Friday, January 17, and completed on January 20.

This follows a resolution brought forth by the Chief Building Official (CBO) and approved by City Council on December 18, 2024, declaring the building a danger to public safety due to severe structural deterioration.

Shape Vancouver’s future: by-election announced for April 5, 2025

The City of Vancouver will on Saturday, April 5, 2025, to fill two vacant seats on Council.

City Council has appointed Vancouver City Clerk Katrina Leckovic as Chief Election Officer to oversee the by-election. The Chief Election Officer is responsible for ensuring a fair, transparent, and accessible by-election.

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City Council approves $2.6 Million in cultural grants

Vancouver City Council to 127 local arts and culture organizations in its first round of cultural grant allocations for 2025. These grants will support projects that promote creativity, inclusion, and community engagement across the city. The funding will help boost Vancouver's arts scene and support the creative economy.

Your book’s time to shine: submissions now open for the 2025 City of Vancouver Book Award

Calling all authors, publishers, photographers and designers. ! The City of Vancouver Book Award has been recognizing authors of excellence of any genre since 1989. The winning contributor(s) will receive a $3,000 award to be presented at a celebratory event in the fall. The submission deadline is March 5, 2025 at 4pm.

Empty Homes Tax: One week left to declare

We're reminding residential property owners that February 4, 2025 is the for their annual .

As of January 27, approximately 25% of property owners have not submitted their EHT declaration and are encouraged to do so before February 4 to avoid by-law fines.

A declaration is required for all residential properties in Vancouver, regardless of whether the owner lives at the property or rents it. For co-owned properties, only one declaration is required. A $250 by-law fine will apply to owners who miss the due date.

Celebrate the Year of the Snake with the 51st Annual Spring Festival Parade in historic Chinatown

Many Asian communities across Vancouver will , ushering in the Year of the Snake with lively festivities and cultural traditions. Additionally, the 51st Annual Chinatown Spring Festival Parade will take place on February 2 in the city’s historic Chinatown district.

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