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Artistic rendering of the new patient care tower, the Yurkovich Family Pavilion, at Richmond Hospital. (Vancouver Coastal Health)
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$861-million Richmond Hospital expansion receives BC government approval

All four phases of the major redevelopment will reach completion towards the end of the decade.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 14, 2021
The segment of Hastings Street between Boundary Road and Duthie Avenue in North Burnaby is part of the R5 RapidBus route. (Google Maps)
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Hastings Street in Burnaby could see upgrades to speed up TransLink buses

Burnaby City Council also wants to reduce regional vehicle traffic using Hastings Street.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 14, 2021
Condominium towers at False Creek in downtown Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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Vancouver's luxury housing market seeing explosive rebound so far in 2021

Every segment of Vancouver's luxury housing market is seeing shattering activity.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 13, 2021
Artistic rendering of the expansion and renovation of SkyTrain Burrard Station. (TransLink)
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SkyTrain Burrard Station to close for two years starting in 2022 for expansion

The station is receiving a major capacity increase at a cost of $72 million.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 13, 2021
Route 1 for the Burnaby Mountain Gondola between SkyTrain's Production Way-University Station and the Simon Fraser University campus is a direct, straight-line route. (TransLink)
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Burnaby City Council pours cold water on short, direct route for SFU Gondola

Burnaby City Council is placing a greater emphasis on the concerns of Forest Grove residents.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 13, 2021
Artistic rendering of the new Pattullo Bridge. (Fraser Crossing Partners)
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Major construction underway on new $1.4-billion Pattullo Bridge

Real visual progress on the new bridge will become apparent moving forward.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 13, 2021
Vancouver Pride Parade on Robson Street, 2019. (Shutterstock)
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Vancouver eyeing the rainbow road to host WorldPride: the biggest LGBTQ festival

Vancouver Pride would turn into the biggest pride festival in the world, a beacon for gay tourism šŸ³ļøā€šŸŒˆ

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 12, 2021
Location of the City of Vancouver's Renter Services Centre at 900 Howe Street, Vancouver. (Google Maps)
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City of Vancouver's new Renter Services Centre to be located next to Law Courts

The $5.5 million office hub is intended to assist renters facing eviction.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 12, 2021
Downtown Vancouver skyline (Shutterstock)
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Metro Vancouver's housing market slowed down in June 2021

The intensity of demand has eased from the hot market conditions earlier this year.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 10, 2021
September 2020 artistic rendering of 160 Street Station on the Expo Line's Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Extension. (TransLink)
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Trudeau announces $1.3 billion for Surrey-Langley SkyTrain, confirms UBC support

Justin Trudeau has announced funding for Surrey-Langley SkyTrain.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 9, 2021
September 2020 artistic rendering of 140 Street Station on the Expo Line's Surrey-Langley SkyTrain Extension. (TransLink)
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Trudeau and Horgan expected to confirm Surrey-Langley SkyTrain funding on Friday

The federal and provincial governments will announce funding for the $3.1-billion SkyTrain project.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 9, 2021
Artistic rendering of the new replacement Keith and Betty Beedie Pavilion at Burnaby Hospital. (Fraser Health)
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Construction begins on $1.4-billion redevelopment of Burnaby Hospital

Aging and antiquated facilities at Burnaby Hospital will be replaced.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 9, 2021
Lime e-scooters in Valencia, Spain. (Shutterstock)
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City of Richmond considering electric scooter share program

It would be part of a pilot project to allow e-scooters on roads, bike lanes, and pathways.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 9, 2021
Traffic congestion (Shutterstock)
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Federal government to ban sale of new gas cars in 2035

The ban on gas-powered cars will accelerate the shift to electric-battery cars āš”ļø

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 9, 2021
Artistic rendering of the new Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant and area ecological improvements. (Metro Vancouver Regional District)
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Metro Vancouver's new sewage treatment plant near YVR Airport to cost $10 billion

It was originally estimated at $2 billion; Metro households will now pay $500 more annually on average.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 8, 2021
Flair Airlines plane over Vancouver (Flair Airlines)
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Ultra low-cost airline launching new routes from Vancouver to four US destinations

Flair will fly from YVR to Las Vegas, Palm Springs, Burbank, and Mesa āœˆļø

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 8, 2021
FIA Formula E in Rome, 2018. (Shutterstock)
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It's official: Vancouver will host 2022 FIA Formula E World Championship car race

The three-day festival will be held over the Canada Day long weekend šŸŽ

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 8, 2021
2021 artistic rendering of Fifteen Fifteen at 1500 West Georgia, Vancouver. (Bosa Properties)
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Striking "Jenga" condo tower in downtown Vancouver moving forward to launch

Another sign the condo market in downtown Vancouver is making a strong comeback.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 8, 2021
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