BC Transit launches Umo card and smartphone fare payment system
It's BC Transit's version of TransLink's Compass Card, but with big tech upgrades š²š
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 23, 2023
Metro Vancouver's SkyTrain is now the 4th busiest subway system in North America
SkyTrain is punching well above its weight šš
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 23, 2023
Major new road project at YVR Airport to create development parcels
A major $26 million project for vehicle access and cycling improvements.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 23, 2023
Modo carshare fleet size reaches 1,000 vehicles
Modo is also transitioning to a 100% zero-emission fleet by 2030.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 22, 2023
Psycho Bunny to open three stores in Metro Vancouver this year
A rapid multiplication of the Canadian luxury clothing brand š°
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 22, 2023
Esprit is making a big return to Robson Street in downtown Vancouver
A comeback for Esprit in a big space after a decade.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 22, 2023
SkyTrain's first new generation five-car train now being tested (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
These 41 new five-car trains are as long as the entire Expo and Millennium station platforms š
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 22, 2023
City of Vancouver acquires Chinatown warehouse building for social housing
The site was previously approved for market rental housing and office uses.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 22, 2023
Church to be built on long-vacant South Vancouver property
The five vacant lots are worth $17.5 million.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 22, 2023
Housing construction starts in Metro Vancouver up by 50% this year to date
But with higher interest rates, a slowdown could be just around the corner.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 22, 2023
$500 million in new federal financing for 1,100 rental homes in Vancouver
Much-needed rentals for working middle-class households.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 21, 2023
Return of UBC-West Vancouver express bus amongst TransLink's fall service changes
Services are being modified on 54 bus routes across the region š
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 21, 2023
Controversial Kitsilano supportive housing project sees permit approval
It was another opportunity for residents to voice their opposition.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 21, 2023
61 rental homes to be added to West End lot in downtown Vancouver
Two infill buildings will be added to the 1971-built property.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 21, 2023
UBC's Museum of Anthropology's new replica building takes shape (PHOTOS)
The major museum is set to reopen in late 2023.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 21, 2023
BC government outlines fixes for problematic Metro Vancouver supportive housing
"Neighbours are frustrated and angry about the impact on the local community."
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 19, 2023
Rental housing tower approval rescinded after developer paid supporters
City Council's previous decision in approving the project was "tainted."
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 18, 2023
First 5,000 people with Compass Cards get PNE Fair discount on select days
TransLink's frequent express bus between SkyTrain and the PNE will return.
- Kenneth Chan
- Aug 18, 2023

















