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Vancouver skyline (Shutterstock)
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Vancouver named the "digital nomad" freelancer capital of the world

Vancouver is a "firm favourite for a post-pandemic influx of nomadic workers."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 22, 2021
Artistic rendering of 644 Woodland Drive, Vancouver. (Michael Lemon Architect)
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Passive House triplex proposed for Grandview-Woodland in Vancouver

A unique contemporary green building design for the neighbourhood.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 22, 2021
JetBlue airlines' AirBus A321 aircraft at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City. (Shutterstock)
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JetBlue to launch new routes from Vancouver to New York City and Boston in 2022

The low-cost airline has chosen Vancouver for its first routes reaching Canada ✈️

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 22, 2021
Artistic rendering of 10761 King George Boulevard, Surrey. (Chris Dikeakos Architects/Tien Sher Group)
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Surrey's new tallest tower approved by City Council (RENDERINGS)

This 597-ft-tall tower will have 479 homes and 235,000 sq ft of office space.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 22, 2021
The old Sir Sandford Fleming Elementary School building and the potential parcel for subdivision. (Google Maps)
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East Vancouver public school site could be sold for development potential

A new mixed-use building would double as a noise and pollution barrier for students.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 21, 2021
From left to right: Colleen Hardwick, Lisa Dominato, and Sarah Kirby-Yung. (City of Vancouver)
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Three Vancouver city councillors leave Non-Partisan Association over controversies

They will now sit in city council as independents.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 21, 2021
Mental Health and Substance Use Wellness Centre at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. (Fraser Health Authority)
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BC government to spend $500 million on mental health and opioid crisis

A significant program over the next three years for new treatment and recovery services.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 21, 2021
YVR TAKEcare. (Vancouver International Airport)
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YVR Airport study shows rapid antigen test elevates travel safety

All 600 travellers flying on WestJet tested negative for COVID-19.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 21, 2021
FIA Formula E in Rome, 2018. (Shutterstock)
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City of Vancouver to consider hosting Formula E car race

The Molson Indy could return to Vancouver as Formula E, a race with quiet battery cars.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 21, 2021
The Vancouver Olympic Cauldron lit for the City of Vancouver's 125th anniversary celebrations in 2011. (City of Vancouver)
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BC government to spend $30 million to mark province's 150th birthday in 2021

The anniversary program will be called BC 150+.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 20, 2021
TransLink Compass Card. (Shutterstock)
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Free public transit for kids in BC will begin in September 2021

For all children aged 12 and under on all TransLink and BC Transit services.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 20, 2021
Illustration of SkyTrain UBC Station. (TransLink)
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TransLink begins public consultation on UBC SkyTrain extension

A 20-minute train ride between UBC and Commercial-Broadway 🚇

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 20, 2021
Daiso Japan has opened at 810 Granville Street in downtown Vancouver, within the space previously occupied by Indigo Spirit and Aldo. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Visits to downtown Vancouver's business districts down by 37%

Events and festivals are a key strategy to bring people back to downtown.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 20, 2021
Vancouver City Manager Paul Mochrie. (City of Vancouver)
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Paul Mochrie appointed as the new City Manager of Vancouver

The City of Vancouver has a new head bureaucrat.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 20, 2021
Childcare (Shutterstock)
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City of Richmond creates plan for 3,700 additional childcare spaces over 10 years

Good news for parents: Richmond's childcare capacity will grow by 50%.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 20, 2021
Burns Block at 18 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, in May 2019. (Google Maps)
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Gastown market rental homes sold to BC government for homeless housing

Burns Block has been acquired for $11 million to house homeless women struggling with substances.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 19, 2021
Transport 2050's Network B option of less SkyTrain, with more LRT and BRT. (TransLink)
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TransLink outlines options for up to 400 km of new SkyTrain, LRT, and BRT lines

This includes SkyTran lines on 41st Avenue in Vancouver, and Willingdon Avenue from Brentwood to Metrotown.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 19, 2021
Best Western Plus Uptown Hotel at 205 Kingsway, Vancouver. (Google Maps)
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City of Vancouver buys Best Western Kingsway hotel for homeless housing

The 69-room hotel on 10th Avenue in Mount Pleasant will become supportive housing.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 17, 2021
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