Kenneth Chan
Kenneth is the Urbanized Editor of Daily Hive. He covers everything from local architecture and urban issues to design, economic development, and more. He has worked in various roles in the company since joining in 2012. Got a story idea? Email Kenneth at kenneth@dailyhive.com
New renderings of the Vancouver Giants arena in Surrey City Centre
A compact, urban-style event centre.
- Kenneth Chan
- 6 hours ago
Vancouver Giants moving to new $360-million, 10,000-seat arena in Surrey
The era at Langley Events Centre will come to an end.
- Kenneth Chan
- 7 hours ago
Vancouver's role as a FIFA World Cup host city delivering big numbers
We're now at the halfway point of the tournament.
- Kenneth Chan
- 1 day ago
Surrey's first student housing building starts construction with 810 beds
A 23-storey tower near SkyTrain's King George Station.
- Kenneth Chan
- 1 day ago
North Vancouver's Harbour Swimming Deck in Burrard Inlet could open in 2027
Adding 75,000 sq. ft. of accessible waterfront public space.
- Kenneth Chan
- 1 day ago
30,000 watched Canada's historic FIFA World Cup win at Vancouver fan festival
Everyone was there for just one match.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 29, 2026
This new vessel is now Vancouver's largest passenger ferry in False Creek
Equivalent to the capacity of a regular TransLink bus.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 28, 2026
Independent findings on troubled North Shore sewage plant due in early 2027
The review team also has experience with California high-speed rail.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 27, 2026
BC Ferries launches onboard screenings for Canada's FIFA World Cup matches
"We're excited to help bring that energy on board."
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 27, 2026
800 Granville property and approved redevelopment plans listed for sale
Marketing the site as a "generational investment opportunity."
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 27, 2026
Loblaws City Market opens at new SkyTrain station as South Granville anchor retailer
The latest addition to The Stories tower.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 27, 2026
City of Vancouver doubles 2026 election budget to $9.4 million to expand voting
More voting locations and elections workers, plus security staff for all sites.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 26, 2026
Temporary Filipino cultural centre location planned for Vancouver's Library Square
A temporary facility until a permanent home is ready.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 26, 2026
FIFA World Cup sends Metro Vancouver transit ridership to new six-year high
Beating the previous ridership peak of Canada vs. Qatar.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 26, 2026
Court rejects bid to save Vancouver Aquatic Centre from permanent closure
It will permanently close this weekend.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 26, 2026
Quiet, zero-emission battery container trucks hit the road from Vancouver's port
"The economics are getting more attractive every quarter."
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 26, 2026
Vancouver's free FIFA World Cup Fan Festival tops quarter-million attendance
The first 10 days of the 28-day free festival.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 26, 2026
Lime e-bike share has now launched in Burnaby
A major expansion for the company in Metro Vancouver.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 26, 2026

















