October 17 2024 – The City of Vancouver is the first municipality in the Lower Mainland to approve an expansion to the Metro West Inter-Municipal Business Licence (IMBL) to include in-home health care professionals and services, which would reduce administrative and cost burdens for the in-home health care sector. Launched in 2013 and made permanent in 2015, the Metro West IMBL program is designed to facilitate business operations across Vancouver, Burnaby, Delta, New Westminster, Richmond, and Surrey. Under the IMBL framework, businesses obtain a licence in their home municipality and, for an additional fee, receive the IMBL for all participating municipalities, thus reducing administrative burdens and costs associated with operating in multiple municipalities. Currently, the Metro West IMBL is limited to construction and trades-related businesses. With Vancouver being the first municipality to approve this expansion, businesses offering in-home health care and related services may soon be able to operate seamlessly across the participating municipalities using a single licence. If approved by other municipalities, the IMBL will simplify operations and reduce costs for health care professionals, including professions such as nurses, registered massage therapists, and counselors...

City of Vancouver

July 5, 2024 Vancouver, BC – Today, Mayor Ken Sim proudly announced that Kitsilano Pool will reopen on August 7th, 2024, pending any unforeseen challenges. Joined by the construction crew onsite, Mayor Sim expressed excitement that this iconic community hub will soon welcome residents and visitors to enjoy the summer. “Every Vancouverite has a memory from Kits Pool,” said Mayor Ken Sim. “It's where many of us learned to swim, where we met up with friends on sunny days, and where families enjoyed summer vacations. As one of the most iconic pools in Canada, our Council is dedicated to ensuring it remains a centerpiece of our city while we move forward with plans for a new facility.” Despite renovations in 2018, Kitsilano Pool faced significant challenges, including ongoing leaks that posed health and safety risks, resulting in its closure last summer. To address these challenges, repairs are currently underway to extend the pool's lifespan by approximately two years while plans for a new facility are developed. Mayor Sim highlighted the invaluable contribution of engineer Jeff Stibbard, who he secured to provide pro-bono advice to help implement this short-term solution and ensure the pool's timely reopening this summer. “Closing Kits Pool was a disappointment shared by the entire city,” said Mayor Ken Sim. Read more: https://vancouver.ca/files/cov/mayor%27s-office-announces-reopening-of-kits-pool-for-summer-2024.pdf

Kitsilano Pool