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Construction progress on Surrey-Langley SkyTrain's Green Timbers Station, with the segment of Fraser Highway below reopened to traffic on Dec. 14, 2025. (Government of BC)
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Fraser Highway reopens beneath new Green Timbers SkyTrain station

After over eight months of full road closures for construction.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 16, 2025
2025 concept of the new Vancouver Aquatic Centre. (MJMA Architecture & Design/Acton Ostry Architects/Vancouver Park Board)
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Contentious new Vancouver Aquatic Centre clears key approval hurdle

The controversial project is also facing a lawsuit against the Park Board.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 16, 2025
Semi-enclosed outdoor atrium, corridors, and staircases of The Duke residential building in Vancouver. (Acton Ostry Architects)
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Vancouver City Council approves 'safer' versions of single-stair residential buildings

Vancouver has rejected the B.C. government's concept.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 16, 2025
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Canadian condo market rebound possible in late 2026 and 2027

"Condos remain a vital component of Canada’s current and future housing stock."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 16, 2025
Example of a multiplex residential structure. (City of Burnaby)
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New B.C.-wide group calls for return of local decision-making on housing

"Recent provincial housing strategy is causing irreversible damage."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 15, 2025
Versante Hotel
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Aboriginal title ruling killed initial sale deal for Richmond luxury hotel

The ruling in south Richmond impacted a property in north Richmond.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 15, 2025
Eric Woodward. (Township of Langley)
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Langley Township to join appeal over Aboriginal title ruling impacting property rights

"Private property rights is the foundation of our economy."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 15, 2025
Artistic rendering of the new Freedom Mobile Arch amphitheatre at the PNE. (Revery Architecture/PNE)
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Vancouver's free FIFA Fan Festival at the PNE to welcome 25,000+ daily

The most elaborate public event since the Olympics.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 15, 2025
A long line of passengers waiting for the No. 23 Main Street Station/English Bay bus at SkyTrain's Stadium-Chinatown Station on Dec. 5, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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Dozens of TransLink bus routes to see improved service in new year

Reaching 33% of TransLink's plan to boost bus services.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 15, 2025
Construction progress on the new St. Paul's Hospital, as of Dec. 11, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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Inside the new St. Paul’s Hospital as it nears its final year before opening

A high-tech hospital with expanded capacity.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 14, 2025
2026 FIFA World Cup practice facility at Vancouver's Killarney Park, as seen on Dec. 8, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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Killarney Park practice facility for FIFA World Cup teams reaches completion

One of Vancouver's two practice facilities.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 13, 2025
Condominium buildings in Vancouver's Olympic Village and False Creek North neighbourhoods. (karamysh/Shutterstock)
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Milestone reached as Vancouver empty homes fall below 1,000 properties

A range of factors are in play.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 13, 2025
Mike Hurley. (City of Burnaby)
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16 Metro Vancouver mayors urge B.C. government to unwind housing legislation

"Undermines local democracy and ignores the realities of the communities."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 13, 2025
Christmas tree at Vancouver International Airport. (Vancouver International Airport)
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Record three million passengers expected at Vancouver airport this holiday season

And 2025 could be an all-time annual record.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 12, 2025
December 2025 reopening of Vancouver International Airport's ABC South security checkpoint with new CATSA Plus X-ray screening machines. (Vancouver Airport Authority)
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Vancouver airport expanding no-unpack screening at all checkpoints in 2026

Keep your liquids, gels, and electronics inside your carry-on bag.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 12, 2025
Before and after: H-frame removal in a downtown Vancouver laneway. (BC Hydro)
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Old wooden H-frame power poles now fully removed in downtown Vancouver

Some were first installed in the 1950s.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 12, 2025
High-speed rail in France. (EQRoy/Shutterstock)
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Alto high-speed rail construction starts in 2029 with Ottawa-Montreal line

Eventually running 1,000 km between Toronto and Quebec City.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 12, 2025
Concept of Inter Miami CF's stadium-anchored entertainment district at Miami Freedom Park. (Miami Freedom Park)
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New stadium and entertainment district, and maybe SkyTrain, for Hastings Park?

A 99-year lease of 25% of Hastings Park's footprint.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 12, 2025
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