Massive transformation proposed for Hudson's Bay Vancouver store (RENDERINGS)
A huge transformation with new office and retail, and new SkyTrain connections.
Purpose-built rental homes in Metro Vancouver return to tight vacancies
Metro Vancouver needs to build a lot more rental housing.
Canada's largest film and television production studio to be built in Burnaby
Construction on the massive 1+ million sq ft campus will begin later in 2022 š¬
$163 million skills-training hub to be built at BCIT Burnaby campus
The new skill trades education hub will help address BC's labour shortage.
New extended-stay hotel with 112 suites opens in downtown Vancouver
This hotel was made for the needs of travelling tech workers, and the film production industry.
93% of Surrey residents want more rapid transit in their communities: survey
The City of Surrey is planning for rapid transit to link all six of its town centres.
Over 100 homes in Victoria being sold at affordable prices for middle incomes
Made possible through a BC government program to ensure affordability.
Disney launches Storyliving division to build "magical" residential communities
The house of mouse is now bringing its magic closer to some people š°
City of New Westminster planting 25,000 trees this year
New Westminster is aiming to significantly increase its tree cover this decade.
City of Surrey to build an Indigenous Carving Centre this year
A showcase carving venue where the public can learn the art and history of Indigenous carving.
Concord Pacific installing water damage prevention features for all new buildings
Future new buildings will each see up to $4 million in flood prevention and mitigation features.
Amtrak to restart Cascades trains from Vancouver to Seattle soon
Daily passenger trains from Vancouver to Seattle are about to resume after a two-year hiatus š
City of Vancouver to demolish derelict Balmoral Hotel in Downtown Eastside
The building is a safety and fire threat to the entire area.
West Vancouver Blue Bus drivers file complaint as labour contract set to expire
The contract for 150 bus drivers and maintenance workers expires at the end of March.
Park Board seeking public input on proposed Kitsilano Beach bike lane route
A new concept for a separated bike lane through Kitsilano Beach Park.
Average BC home price at the start of 2022 was over $1 million, up by 23.5%
There is currently a huge shortage in active listings.
Washington State proposes $150 million for Vancouver-Seattle high-speed rail planning
Planning for a one-hour train from Vancouver to Seattle is about to get very serious š
96 affordable rental homes for Black and Indigenous families in New Westminster
The project supported by BC Housing will reach completion in early 2024.