$638 million research centre approved for new St. Paul's Hospital campus
A two-storey sky bridge will link the research building with the hospital.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 15, 2023
BC government signals it will green light Vancouver Park Board abolition
"We respect the decision of Vancouver City Council."
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 14, 2023
"A new era": Vancouver City Council approves process to axe Park Board
The final decision is now up to the Government of BC.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 14, 2023
Port Coquitlam adds free underground parking to support downtown businesses
"To increase the vibrancy of the downtown and strengthen the local economy."
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 14, 2023
How many of Vancouver's public parks are technically "temporary"?
Some longtime popular public parks are "temporary."
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 14, 2023
156 rental homes to be built on Arbutus Street in Vancouver Westside
A sizeable project next to Ravine Park.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 13, 2023
Vancouver's Kitsilano Pool is leaking 30,000 litres of water per hour: Park Board
The beloved pool is in critical condition and at risk of failure.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 13, 2023
SkyTrain Commercial-Broadway Station escalators to be replaced for $10.5 million
Expect major inconveniences over the next two years.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 13, 2023
20-storey Kitsilano rental tower proposed near future Arbutus SkyTrain station
Over 180 secured purpose-built rental homes.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 13, 2023
Vancouver's Mobi bike share system now expanded to UBC campus
10 stations with space for over 200 e-bikes.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 13, 2023
From blue to red: Vancouver's Mobi Bike Share undergoes Rogers rebranding
Trading in blue for bright red colours.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 13, 2023
Vancouver City Council approves 7.5% property tax increase in 2024
Equivalent to a $168 increase for a median home.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 13, 2023
15-storey social housing tower proposed for Commercial Drive parking lot in Vancouver
This is the site of the cancelled Kettle Boffo condo tower.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 13, 2023
$27 million upgrade for TransLink's trolley bus overhead wire network
This comes just ahead of a new order of trolley buses.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 12, 2023
Federal government reboots Canada's housing policy from Second World War
Desperate times call for desperate measures.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 12, 2023
"We waste taxpayers' money": ABC commissioner on Vancouver Park Board's existence
"Our board is redundant and inefficient."
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 12, 2023
First new SkyTrain cars now on cross-country journey to Metro Vancouver
Keep your eyes open for them on the Trans-Canada Highway.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 12, 2023
BC Ferries to add four more hybrid electric ships to fleet by 2027
The Island Class fleet is expanding with four new additional ships.
- Kenneth Chan
- Dec 12, 2023

















