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Internationally renowned French bakery PAUL opened at 1164 Robson Street in downtown Vancouver in May 2021. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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City of Vancouver cuts red tape for businesses by simplifying permitting and licensing

For some steps, some businesses could see their process cut by 20 weeks.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 15, 2021
Artistic rendering of the west parcel at 357-475 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver. (IBI Group/Coromandel Properties)
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Over 500 rental homes approved for Cambie Street and 41st Avenue corner

Big changes for an entire city block near SkyTrain's Oakridge-41st Avenue Station.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 15, 2021
Metro Vancouver (Shutterstock)
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60,000 homes sold in Lower Mainland so far in 2021, up by 63% in one year

Prices have increased by 25% in the Fraser Valley since 2020.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 15, 2021
Metro Vancouver's frequent transit corridors for urban growth, Metro 2050. (Metro Vancouver Regional District)
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Transit-oriented housing a key priority for Metro Vancouver's new long-term plan

The regional district is seeking public input on how to accommodate 1 million more people by 2050.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 15, 2021
Example of a BC Veterans License Plate. (ICBC)
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Free parking in Vancouver for Canadian Forces veterans to be made permanent

City fears of a $2 million annual parking revenue hole did not come true.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 14, 2021
Affordable housing in Building A of the Arbutus Centre redevelopment at 4105 Arbutus Street, Vancouver. (Google Maps)
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125 social housing units now complete at Arbutus Centre redevelopment

The Vancouver Westside project includes affordable homes for single mothers.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 14, 2021
Concrete barriers for the bike lane on Stanley Park Drive, Summer 2021. (Vancouver Park Board)
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Park Board seeking public feedback on Stanley Park Drive's bike lane barriers

The Park Board is seeking input on this year's concrete barriers and parking changes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 14, 2021
Artistic rendering of the supportive housing tower at 2086-2098 West 7th Avenue and 2091 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver. (Human Studio Architecture & Urban Design/BC Housing)
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Public input to begin on Kitsilano homeless housing next to future Arbutus Station

140 units of supportive housing in a 13-storey Passive House modular tower.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 14, 2021
The existing SkyTrain Moody Centre Station. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Third SkyTrain station in Port Moody could cost up to $100 million: city report

Port Moody is exploring the possibility of an additional SkyTrain station to serve new developments.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 13, 2021
Artistic rendering of Bristol Estates at 13315 104 Avenue, Surrey, in relation to future buildings in Surrey City Centre. Blue: Bristol Estates proposal; Orange: existing buildings/under construction; Green: proposed buildings/under application. (ZGF Architects/Bristol Estates)
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Nearly 2,200 homes in six buildings proposed for Surrey City Centre

Towers up to 48 storeys, including rental housing.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 13, 2021
Potential concept for the future of False Creek South. (City of Vancouver)
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City of Vancouver plan triples False Creek South's number of homes to 6,600 units

A 500-foot-tall tower next to Granville Island, and towers around Olympic Village Station.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 13, 2021
The exterior of Fortius Sport & Health, now known as the Christine Sinclair Community Centre. (Fortius Sports & Health)
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Burnaby to open $3.5-million childcare centre for the kids of city employees

Availability of affordable childcare is intended to assist with staff recruitment and retention.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 13, 2021
Dominion Building at 207 West Hastings Street, Vancouver (Marcus & Millichap/CBRE)
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Toronto-based developer buys Vancouver's historic Dominion Building

The 111-year-old office tower was the tallest commercial building in the British Empire.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 12, 2021
Vancouver homes (Shutterstock)
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Wealth is a bigger factor than income for buying a Vancouver home: study

Covering the cost of buying a new home just on income is challenging.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 12, 2021
Transport 2050's rapid transit expansion plan. (TransLink)
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TransLink outlines detailed plan for 310 km of new rapid transit across Metro Vancouver

TransLink is seeking input on Metro Vancouver's regional transportation expansion strategy.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 12, 2021
Singapore skyline at Marina Bay. (Shutterstock)
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Singapore Airlines to launch new Vancouver route this year

A new non-stop route from YVR to Singapore and across Southeast Asia! ✈️

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 11, 2021
Orca whales spotted at the Coal Harbour seaplane terminal next to Vancouver Convention Centre on October 9, 2021. (Submitted)
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Orca whales spotted next to seaplanes at Vancouver Convention Centre (VIDEO)

A very rare sighting of orca whales next to seaplanes and Vancouver Convention Centre 🐋

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 10, 2021
Sea-Tac International Airport terminal building. (Port of Seattle)
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Seattle looking for suitable site to build second major international airport

Seattle needs a second airport the size of Sea-Tac to meet long-term demand 🛫

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Oct 9, 2021
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