Parents are experiencing mixed emotions as their kids head back to school, but one thing is certain: road safety is everyone’s responsibility. Pay attention to your speed, particularly in school and playground zones, and help ensure kids stay safe.

The Water Street Pedestrian Zone Pilot has officially ended. 🚧 Crews are on-site this week removing furniture, signs & traffic barriers. 🚗 Full vehicle access will return Fri Sept 6. 📝 Council update coming this fall. Read the news release ➡️ bit.ly/3APQYAQ

VFRS will honour Captain Ron Hegedus and pay respects to his family during a funeral procession and service on Sept. 5 in downtown Vancouver. Capt. Hegedus passed away after a courageous battle with occupational cancer. Expect rolling road closures from 7 am to 2 pm. 1/3

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: Water main upgrades on W Pender 📍 Bute closed between W Pender and Melville 🕐 Throughout September Expect delays & plan ahead #VanTraffic

Help shape Vancouver’s future! If you’re passionate about making a difference in your community, apply to be a part of our advisory committees, planning and development panels, or external boards. Applications are open until September 29. ➡️Learn more: bit.ly/4g9m0Uu

Our operating budget funds over 80 public services, including police & fire services, parks & rec, engineering & utilities, and more. 🏗️🏘️ Share your top priorities for the #VanBudget2025 and help us prioritize funding for our community. Take the survey: bit.ly/3AHnViE

📣 #Indigenous #ArtistCall 📣 We're looking for xʷməθkʷəy̓əm | Musqueam Indian Band, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw | Squamish Nation and Tsleil-Waututh Nation artists to create 3 Coast Salish artworks for the new PNE Amphitheatre. Expressions of Interest due by October 3. ⬇️bit.ly/3Xq3GPv

⚠️TRAFFIC ADVISORY: RBC GranFondo Please be advised of upcoming road closures in and around Stanley Park, including the Causeway and Lions Gate Bridge, between 4 am and 8:30 am on Saturday, Sept 7. Expect delays and plan ahead. Full details: bit.ly/4gavYoy #vantraffic

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: Oak St. overnight sewer upgrades 📍 Oak St. between W 64th & W 70th 2 lanes open each way, switching to 2 lanes NB & 1 lane SB overnight (8 pm – 5 am) 🕐 Ongoing - spring 2025 #VanTraffic YVR City of Richmond BC BC Transportation DriveBC @Translink BC Ferries

Today, hundreds of service men and women came together to honour Captain Ron Hegedus, as well as pay their respects to his family. Thank you to partner agencies, fire services from across Canada and the community who joined us today.

💻 Join us for a free webinar to explore the proposed expansion of rainwater management requirements for all new Part 3 and Part 9 buildings in Vancouver. 🗓️ Date: Thursday, September 19 ⏰ Time: 11:30 am - 1 pm Learn more and register here ➡️ bit.ly/3z0dyGg

Less planning, more celebrating 🎉 Say 'I do' at City Hall with our micro-weddings! Your micro-wedding package includes: 👰 Up to 30 people max (couple, officiant, & witnesses) ⏱️ 30-min time slots 🥂 Memorable moments guaranteed! More information ➡️ ow.ly/uJ6750R1JwV

⚠️ TRAFFIC Alert: RBC GranFondo 📍Multiple road closures in and around Stanley Park, including the Causeway and Lions Gate Bridge 🕐 Sat, Sept. 7 from 4 am to 8:30 am Full details: bit.ly/4gavYoy Expect delays and plan ahead #VanTraffic

When the weather is gorgeous, most of us love to head outside. Remember your reusable water bottle and fill it up at one of our many drinking fountains around the city. Have you seen one in your neighbourhood? Find your closest fountain 💧 ow.ly/46CC50OT4og

⚠️ TRAFFIC ALERT: Development - Oakridge on Cambie & W 41st Ave intersection 📍 Reduced to single-lane traffic westbound, eastbound, and southbound at Cambie St & W 41st Ave intersection 🕐 Sat & Sun, from 7 am – 7 pm Expect delays and plan ahead #VanTraffic