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May 27 — Property taxes due July 3

If you are a Vancouver property owner, you will receive your main property tax notice the week of May 27 or shortly after. Taxes are due July 3. Learn about ways to pay your taxes, claim your homeowner grant, and other services available.

Jun 14 — Open house on proposed signs at York Theatre

Come to an open house to learn more about new proposed signs at the York Theatre and offer your feedback.

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

Jun 11 — Vancouver Park Board announces new universal access to recreation facilities

Plans are to create a single, system-wide "OneCard" that will provide all Vancouverites with universal access to the pools, rinks, and fitness centres across the Park Board network.

Cathedral Trail boardwalk in Stanley Park

Jun 11 — First boardwalk in Stanley Park will restore area’s ecological health

The Cathedral Trail boardwalk, which is located just north of the Lost Lagoon stone bridge in Stanley Park, improves the flow of water, nutrients and animals, and reconnects a divided wetland.

Hearty souls from the Royal Life Saving Society preparing to brave the chilly waters of English Bay on a breezy Christmas Day, 1928

Jun 05 — Vancouver’s Archives marks 80 years of City history

The Beatles’ dressing room and limo requirements for their PNE show, a silk sample book from a Chinatown merchant, the City’s first voters’ list, a letter written by Captain George Vancouver in 1794, an 1898 police blotter as well as historic photos and movies will all be on display at City Hall on June 7.

Manholes give City maintenance workers access to the sewer and water systems.

Jun 03 — Ironclad Art Design Challenge: Winners announced at gala event

The Ironclad Art Design Challenge announced two winners on Saturday, June 1. Each created unique manhole cover designs that will come to life in the streets of Vancouver. The Sanitary Sewer design winner is Andrew Dexel and the Storm Sewer design winner is Nigel Dembicki.

Jun 03 — Gathering Place art show features diverse artists of Downtown South

Artwork from some of Vancouver’s most vulnerable populations will be showcased alongside the work of more established artists at CONNECT, the Gathering Place’s 5th annual art show.

Water sprinkling restrictions are in effect from June 1 to September 30.

May 31 — Lawn sprinkling restrictions

Starting June 1, lawn sprinkling restrictions will be in effect until September 30. Restrictions were put into effect to conserve water throughout the dry summer months.

Celebrate! Stanley Park 125 media launch

May 30 — Celebrate! Stanley Park: August 24-25 festival to highlight park’s 125th anniversary

The City, Park Board, local First Nations, and sponsors announced a major celebration of the popular, beloved Stanley Park. Join in the outdoor festivities: free family entertainment and performances, sports, heritage experiences, and cultural presentations.