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
BC NDP government's First Nations land transfer commitments span 12 Vancouvers
"There will be nothing left of B.C. by the time they are finished."
- Kenneth Chan
- 1 day ago
Flagship 50,000+ sq. ft. Safeway at Oakridge Park mall to open this month
This will not be an ordinary Safeway.
- Kenneth Chan
- 1 day ago
City of Vancouver taking over WildBrain's 77,000 sq. ft. animation studio office
WildBrain is relocating to a smaller location.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 8, 2026
'Sovereign' data centre eyed for site affected by deadly Vancouver building collapse
Taking over a former bakery space impacted by the collapse.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 8, 2026
The design of BC SPCA's new 77,000 sq. ft. Vancouver animal hospital and shelter
Replacing the aging existing facility.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 8, 2026
Major distributor signs Grosvenor's largest Canadian industrial lease in 75 years
More than doubling the tenant's regional footprint.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 8, 2026
Vancouver mayor calls for 100 involuntary care beds as premier weighs court ruling
The premier asserts there's a shortage of trained staff.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 7, 2026
Metro Vancouver public transit workers reject deal, union triggers some job action
Starting with a ban on wearing uniforms.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 7, 2026
OneCity vows to restore Vancouver climate priorities, launch solar energy project
Similar to New Westminster's Urban Solar Garden.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 7, 2026
Mayoral candidates weigh in on saving beloved Richmond Night Market
Night market faces $1 million in tear-down and relocation costs.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 7, 2026
Mike Hurley confirms he will seek a third term as Burnaby mayor
He didn't have any challengers in the last civic election.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 6, 2026
BC Place Stadium named among world's 20 best stadiums for concerts
A big confidence boost for the stadium.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 6, 2026
Colleen Hardwick's daughter among TEAM's five new candidates in Vancouver election
Kathryn Nystedt is TEAM's first School Board candidate.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 6, 2026
John Coupar to run for Vancouver City Council under Liberals civic party
He was a Park Board commissioner for 11 years.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 6, 2026
Operating expenses of B.C. cities far outpaces population growth and inflation: report
"Municipal spending was beginning to resemble a runaway train."
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 6, 2026
New wildlife overpass above highway is B.C.'s widest outside national parks
Such overpasses can reduce collisions by 80 per cent.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 6, 2026
BC Hydro to build its first grid-scale battery storage facility
Improving electrical reliability on Vancouver Island.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 5, 2026
BC Hydro to buy natural gas power plant to help avoid electricity shortage
B.C. is facing staggering electrical demand growth.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 5, 2026

















