Whistler Blackcomb to close for several weeks due to rising COVID-19 cases
There has been a spike in transmissions from Whistler to across BC.
TransLink reducing fares and introducing Compass Card on HandyDART
70% of HandyDART passengers could see lower fares.
Lights of Hope display tradition to continue at new St. Paul's Hospital campus
The popular display could also be expanded and reimagined at the new location.
$79 million upgrade of SkyTrain's digital signs, speakers, and CCTV now complete
The revamp has greatly improved communication on the SkyTrain system.
Disneyland Resort in Anaheim planning massive theme park expansion
Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure would become way bigger! š°
Construction expected to begin this year on new major Vancouver office tower
With health safety features, it's Vancouver's first pandemic-influenced office design.
City of Vancouver staff emphasize regional approach for potential 2030 Olympics bid
The 2030 Olympics bid "will not be lead or the sole decision of the City of Vancouver."
Vancouver City Council to receive lists of building proposals in review limbo
Many economic, cultural, and rental housing development projects are being stalled by planning staff.
Metro Vancouver transit ridership could soar later in 2021: TransLink forecast
There's new optimism with vaccinations and post-secondary students returning to campuses.
TransLink approves 2.3% fare increase in 2021
The fare increase will begin on Canada Day.
New renderings of Senakw's transit hubs, bike parkades, and retail
A visual gateway and transit hub serving as many as 9,000 residents.
City of Vancouver to consider mandatory murals on construction hoarding
It would liven up construction areas, and support struggling artists.
131 rental homes proposed near SkyTrain's Oakridge-41st Avenue Station
More transit-oriented rental homes and retail near Oakridge Centre.
Vancouver City Council motion urges quick actions on permitting backlog and delays
City staff would be given 30 days to create a strategy to eliminate the backlog and reduce delays.
City of Vancouver recorded $229 million budget surplus in 2020
The surplus is $60 million higher than expected, equal to the increase in property tax revenues over 2019.
Microsoft adding 500 technical jobs at Vancouver expansion office this year
A new major Microsoft office has reached completion in Gastown.
Three new public washroom locations coming to Vancouver parks this fall
Single-stall toilets designed by the City of Portland, with each location costing up to $700,000 š½
A themed park for dogs is planned for Coopers' Park in downtown Vancouver
A fun playground designed for a dog's happiness š¶