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May 24 — Get to work on two wheels during Bike to Work Week

The City is working with HUB, a non-profit group, to encourage new riders to try one of the cleanest and most energy efficient forms of transportation during Bike to Work Week, which runs May 27 to June 2.

May 24 — Vancouver Landfill Open House

Spend a fun-filled day at the Vancouver Landfill on Saturday, June 1 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Bring the whole family! Watch bird-control hawks and falcons put on an aerial show; take a 30-minute guided bus tour of the site and much more.

Vancouver's water supply goes through a series of tests to make sure it is safe to drink.

May 20 — Drinking Water Week: May 20 - 26

Our water is of the highest quality, so let’s celebrate it! Learn more about your water and what you can do to protect it during Drinking Water Week.

May 16 — City of Vancouver affirms its role as a leader in social enterprise

The City of Vancouver is stepping up its support for Vancouver’s booming social enterprise sector, providing grant funding totaling $380,000 over two years to two organizations to support the growth of the social enterprise sector and the capacity of businesses to hire and support people with barriers to employment.

May 16 — Are you ready for the switch?

From now until July, if you live in a house or duplex, your Green Bin and recycling will be emptied every week, and your garbage bin every other week. To help you with this change, sign up online for garbage and Green Bin collection reminders by email, text message, voicemail or tweet.

May 14 — We want to hear from you about the Point Grey-Cornwall Corridor

Come to a drop-in open house and share your thoughts on ways to improve this corridor May 23, 25 and 27. City staff will be available at all the open houses to discuss the project, answer questions and gather input.

Get ready for summer! Enjoy Vancouver's heated outdoor pools

May 14 — Almost summer! Outdoor pools open this weekend

Outdoor pools and beaches open for summer on May 18, 2013, with lifeguards and park rangers on duty.

Riverfront Park view of the Fraser River

May 14 — City unlikely to be affected by rising Fraser River levels

The City of Vancouver is unlikely to be impacted by the High Streamflow Advisory for the Lower Fraser River, issued by the BC River Forecast Centre.

May 08 — May is Keep Vancouver Spectacular Month

It’s spring cleaning time in Vancouver! Every May, thousands of volunteers roll up their sleeves and take part in Keep Vancouver Spectacular, our annual city-wide cleanup campaign. Join a neighbourhood cleanup team or sign up to be a block captain.

May 07 — Homelessness Action Week Grants

Does your non-profit organization have innovative ideas for raising awareness and responding to issues on homelessness? Apply for a 2013 Homelessness Action Week grant by May 17.