Roundup of Business at City Council for the week of November 3, 2025

Vancouver, BCLocal News

Vancouver's City Council held meetings on November 4 and 5, 2025, focusing on finance and service matters. The council approved a contract for construction services at the Arbutus Greenway and West 41st Avenue intersection, which aims to improve local infrastructure. They also received a presentation on the Violence Prevention Program and appointed an operator for the Little Mountain Neighbourhood House and Childcare. However, a proposed capital grant to BC Housing for 3077 Maddams Street was rejected. The council convened again to affirm the recommendations made by the Standing Committee on City Finance and Services.

The approval of these items reflects ongoing efforts to enhance community services and infrastructure. The next regular council meeting is scheduled for November 25, 2025, providing citizens with an opportunity to engage in local governance. Council agendas and reports are available on the official Vancouver city website.

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