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Arrival of the first new Siemens Venture (Airo) trainset for Amtrak Cascades in Seattle on May 16, 2026. (Washington State Department of Transportation)
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First new train arrives for Amtrak Cascades, linking Vancouver, Seattle and Portland

The first of eight new trains for the Pacific Northwest fleet.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 19, 2026
Final preparations to reopen East Broadway west of Main Street, as seen on May 19, 2026. (City of Vancouver)
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Months-long detour ends: Broadway at Main Street reopens after road reconstruction

An initial reopening of two lanes, followed by four lanes in July.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 19, 2026
Concept of Brentwood Block. (Perkins&Will/Grosvenor)
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36,000 sq. ft. Thrifty Foods to open in new complex next to Brentwood SkyTrain

An anchor retailer for the Brentwood Block development.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 19, 2026
TransLink
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Union representing Metro Vancouver bus and SeaBus workers threatens strike

Unifor claims negotiations have stalled.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 19, 2026
January 2026 revised design of BRT bus stops with centre bus-only lanes. (TransLink)
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Cost of TransLink's King George Boulevard BRT line soars to $700 million

"We have to be honest about the cost."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 19, 2026
Proposed Hastings Street bus stop changes within Vancouver. (TransLink)
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TransLink eyes Hastings Street bus stop changes for Downtown Eastside, RapidBus

Bus stop relocations and additions for the R5 RapidBus.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 19, 2026
David Eby. (Government of BC)
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B.C. business leaders overwhelmingly say DRIPA is undermining economic certainty

98% are very concerned.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 18, 2026
May 2026 restored Kitsilano Beach basketball courts. (John Coupar | Vancouver Park Board)
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Kitsilano Beach's iconic courts refreshed with Canada Basketball logo

These courts have hosted generations of Canadian athletes, including Olympians.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 18, 2026
A retired Cat® 793C Mining Truck installed at Britannia Mine Museum. (Finning Canada)
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Massive mining truck finds permanent home at Britannia Mine Museum

Impossible to miss on the Sea to Sky Highway.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 18, 2026
Example of a modern hot water boiler that uses natural gas. (Kinek00/Shutterstock)
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Industry group says City of Vancouver natural gas limits drive up housing costs

"It’s a welcome recognition that the world has changed."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 17, 2026
Towers under construction in the Surrey City Centre skyline. (Imagenet/Shutterstock)
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City of Surrey moves to cut building development fees in push for more housing

But it requires the provincial government's approval.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 17, 2026
Example of a six-storey residential building. (City of Vancouver)
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City of Vancouver to make it easier to build six-storey rental housing buildings

The affordable housing component will be reduced.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 17, 2026
Installation process of "The Beautiful Dome" outside Science World, as of May 12, 2026 (left), and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Canada Conext15 match ball in a display at the FIFA Science and Technology exhibition inside the museum (right). (Kenneth Chan)
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Giant match ball outside, soccer science inside: Science World embraces FIFA World Cup

Inside the FIFA science exhibit at "The Beautiful Dome."

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  • May 16, 2026
Vancouver headquarters office of Rennie. (Kenneth Chan)
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Vancouver real estate firm Rennie expands across North America through partnership

"Developers today require more than traditional sales."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 16, 2026
Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady at the Canada Place cruise ship terminal in Downtown Vancouver. (Vancouver Fraser Port Authority)
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The new Brilliant Lady marks Virgin Voyages' first-ever visit to Vancouver

The newest ship of the recently launched cruise line.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 16, 2026
Official 2026 FIFA World Cup store in the post-security domestic departures area of Vancouver International Airport. (Vancouver Airport Authority)
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First dedicated 2026 FIFA World Cup store opens at Vancouver airport

Bringing the FIFA excitement directly into the travel experience.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 16, 2026
SkyTrain's YVR Airport Station; FIFA World Cup Vancouver decorations, as seen on May 11, 2026. (Kenneth Chan)
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Vancouver airport sees record-breaking passenger volumes in early 2026

Continuing the momentum of 2025.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 15, 2026
A City of Vancouver bylaw enforcement vehicle equipped with licence plate recognition cameras. (City of Vancouver)
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City of Vancouver cracks down on illegal parking near SkyTrain stations

Expanding the use of licence plate recognition tech.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 15, 2026
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