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SFU Surrey's new Sustainable Energy Engineering building (right) and the Central City campus (left). (SFU)
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Federal government contributes $2.2 million to new Quantum Algorithms Institute at SFU Surrey

It will open in Spring 2022, issuing a new graduate degree program in quantum computing.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 27, 2021
The former Biltmore Hotel at 395 Kingsway in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant district is used as supportive housing for the homeless. It was converted to affordable housing uses in 2014. (Google Maps)
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Federal government offers additional $32 million to Vancouver for homeless housing

This is an allocation of 2% of the $1.5-billion nationwide fund.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 27, 2021
Artistic rendering of SFU Dining Commons. (DIALOG/SFU)
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Massive dining commons at SFU Burnaby campus to open in new school year

The $26-million, restaurant-like dining hub will have 14 new culinary stations and 800 seats.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 27, 2021
Surface temperature forecast in Western Canada and the US Pacific Northwest at 5 pm on July 31, 2021. (Weather Forecast)
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Environment Canada issues heat wave alert for Metro Vancouver this week

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement 🌔

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 27, 2021
Artistic rendering of Park Place at 2120 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver. (Stephane Laroye Architect)
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Five-storey condo and retail building proposed near SkyTrain's future Arbutus Station

Replacing one of the area's last remaining industrial buildings at the Arbutus Street and 10th Avenue corner.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 26, 2021
West entrance into SkyTrain Metrotown Station. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Burnaby wants TransLink to "immediately" open non-existent washrooms at Metrotown Station

TransLink says this is not possible as the washrooms don't exist, and funding is not approved.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 26, 2021
North parcel of the former Army & Navy building at 36 West Cordova Street, Vancouver. The north parcel features the heritage facade for preservation. (Google Maps)
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Transformative redevelopment envisioned for Vancouver's Army & Navy building

A massive project with rental housing, offices, and retail to revitalize the Downtown Eastside.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 23, 2021
SkyTrain's Skybridge and the Pattullo Bridge. (Shutterstock)
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SkyTrain's SkyBridge to undergo maintenance work, requiring single tracking

Passengers can expect major service disruptions for several weeks.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 23, 2021
Conceptual form of a 28-storey affordable rental housing tower on the Squamish First Nation's Seymour site next to TransLink's Phibbs exchange. The building forms beyond the red triangle are based on the District of North Vancouver's community plans for the area. (Squamish First Nation)
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Squamish First Nation set to decide on building over 400 affordable rental homes

This includes a 28-storey tower with 280 affordable rental homes next to Phibbs Exchange in North Vancouver.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 23, 2021
The new SeaBus Burrard Chinook vessel during its maiden voyage on July 22, 2021. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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New SeaBus vessel, blanketed by First Nations art, now in service (PHOTOS, VIDEO)

Three First Nations artists designed the exterior design of the new additional SeaBus ⛓

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 22, 2021
4743 Belmont Avenue, Vancouver (Sotheby's International Realty Canada)
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Point Grey mansion sells for new record Metro Vancouver price (PHOTOS)

The luxurious property overlooking Spanish Banks sold for over $31 million šŸ‘€

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 22, 2021
Vancouver Aquarium entrance (Shutterstock)
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Vancouver Aquarium preparing to reopen soon, now hiring to fill 100 jobs

"Work with a very talented team dedicated to the conservation of aquatic life" šŸ™

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 22, 2021
2021 artistic rendering of The Raphael at 338 East 2nd Avenue, Vancouver. (Human Studio Architecture and Urban Design/Cape Group)
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Construction begins on mass timber rental housing building next to future SkyTrain station

The developer has plans to build all of its future projects using a pre-fabricated process.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 22, 2021
Artistic rendering of 1766 Frances Street, Vancouver. (GBL Architects/M’akola Development)
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$5 million from Vancouver's Empty Homes Tax revenues going to First Nations social housing

Construction on the 81-unit building begins in 2022.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 21, 2021
Woodland Park redevelopment at 1142 Cecile Drive and 300 Angela Drive, Port Moody. (Acton Ostry Archtects/Edgar Development)
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Port Moody approves Woodland Park redevelopment with over 2,000 homes

It includes 325 affordable rental homes by BC Housing, with the developer providing the land.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 21, 2021
Location of the Mission subdivision for the Leqamel, Matsqui, and Sumas First Nations. (Google Maps)
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148 acres of Lower Mainland public lands transferred to First Nations

It will be turned into park space and development lands.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 21, 2021
Existing office and retail building at 815 Hornby Street, Vancouver. (Google Maps)
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Major redevelopment with luxury hotel envisioned next to Robson Square

"It's one of the most important sites in the whole city."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 21, 2021
2019 rezoning application (left) and 2021 development application (right) designs of 2336 Charles Street, Vancouver. (Human Studio Architecture and Urban Design/Cape Group)
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Drastic redesign, parking halved for future rental housing building on Nanaimo Street

A new architectural design with only 32 vehicle parking stalls in response to neighbourhood outcry.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 20, 2021
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