26 notable construction projects reaching completion in Metro Vancouver in 2026
It is a banner year for major project completions.
City of Vancouver can't prove it maximized value in some land sales: eight-year audit
But there was no corruption or bad faith.
Approved Burrard Bridge rental towers could reap $1 billion for City of Vancouver
Nearly 1,100 market rental homes at the north end of the bridge in downtown.
Free FIFA World Cup screenings endorsed for PNE, but not BC Place Stadium
A key strategy to open up the FIFA World Cup experience to the community.
One-night Vancouver fireworks event approved to replace Celebration of Light this summer
There will be some fireworks in Summer 2026, after all.
Two Vancouver mayoral hopefuls pitch rival plans to rebuild community centres
Duelling plans by Amanda Burrows and William Azaroff.
Fourth new hotel proposed for future Oak-VGH SkyTrain station
Replacing a building designed by Arthur Erickson for his architectural office.
Vancouver mayor eyes one-night fireworks event to replace Celebration of Light
Organized and funded by the City.
Downtown Vancouver's office space market may finally be turning around
The key driver is supply, or more precisely, the lack of it.
Damaged Westham Island Bridge repairs begin, necessitating weeks-long closure
Helping to shorten the overall repair timeline.
Home prices in parts of Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley fall to early-pandemic levels
"Market momentum is a slowly evolving force."
Vancouver airport sets historic all-time passenger record of 26.9 million in 2025
YVR's passenger and cargo volumes soared to new heights in 2025.
TransLink to widen three-km-long segment of Golden Ears Bridge access road
Construction could begin in 2027.
B.C. fund exceeds goal: 2,200 old affordable rentals protected from big rent hikes
The $500-million Rental Protection Fund was launched in 2023.
BC Conservative leader candidate eyes 10-lane George Massey bridge project revival
The tunnel project cancelled, with the new bridge named Sir John A. Macdonald Gateway.
Bidding opens for developer, sports team for 10,000-seat Surrey City Centre Arena
The partner will be selected in August 2026, with construction beginning in 2027.
Vancouver Plan to be replaced by first-ever citywide Official Development Plan
A legally binding land use framework for Vancouver's growth.
Westbank downtown Vancouver office project shifts to hotel, housing, data centre
Creative Energy’s new steam plant project at the site has also faced challenges.