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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
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

















