692-ft-tall tower proposed to replace former Cactus Club Metrotown on Kingsway
Its height would exceed the tallest buildings in downtown Vancouver.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 29, 2021
50 homes for Indigenous homeless proposed near SkyTrain Renfrew Station
A permanent supportive housing project operated by an Indigenous housing provider.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 28, 2021
Oppenheimer Park partially reopened today after two-year closure
The park underwent $1.2 million in repairs after the homeless encampment.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 28, 2021
Federal government buys Vancouver hotel for $9 million for Indigenous homeless
The Kingsway hotel will be renovated into supportive housing for Indigenous homeless.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 28, 2021
Playland's redevelopment into a theme park could be scaled back
The major renovation and expansion project has suffered a big setback.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 26, 2021
TransLink's mandatory mask policy could end next week
TransLink will follow the guidance of the Provincial Health Officer.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 26, 2021
Massive 738-ft-tall office tower proposed for Surrey City Centre
If it were built today, it would be Metro Vancouver's tallest tower by a wide margin.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 25, 2021
Electric scooters can now be used on Vancouver's local streets and bike lanes
Vancouver City Council has approved the legal use of e-scooters on minor streets and bike lanes.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 25, 2021
New Nanaimo Marriott hotel using Vancouver firm's green construction method
The pre-fabricated design reduces concrete use, and shortens construction by two months.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 25, 2021
Four-storey retail and rental building proposed near Commercial-Broadway Station
View cone height restrictions limit the site just a four-min walking distance from SkyTrain.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 25, 2021
Vancouver City Council approves new 9,300-person capacity PNE outdoor amphitheatre
A new $70 million, world-class covered outdoor venue for major concerts and events.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 24, 2021
TransLink to provide Metro Vancouver cities with $125 million for road upgrades
For road widening projects, and improved pedestrian pathways and bike lanes.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 24, 2021
Construction begins on major Highway 99 upgrades in Richmond and Delta this year
A new Steveston interchange, bus-only lanes, and improved links to SkyTrain Bridgeport Station.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 24, 2021
BC Ferries recorded 40% drop in passengers over the pandemic fiscal year
And a 24% decrease in vehicle volumes.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 23, 2021
New Westminster's new aquatic and recreational centre gains Indigenous name
The $107 million facility now under construction is called "təməsew̓txʷ"
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 23, 2021
349 homes in 31-storey tower proposed near Metrotown Station
It includes 88 rental homes, including below-market units.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 23, 2021
Construction to begin on $1.7 billion Cloverdale hospital in Surrey in 2023
BC government will fund the entire cost of Surrey's second hospital.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 22, 2021
Public consultation begins on BC Housing's redevelopment of 11-acre East Vancouver site
BC Housing is planning to densify the aging social housing site for affordable housing.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jun 22, 2021

















