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Los Angeles executive to lead Metro Vancouver's new economic investment agency

The head of Los Angeles' economic development agency is coming to Metro Vancouver.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 16, 2021
The original Aberdeen Centre in the early 1990s. (Fairchild Group)
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This was the original Aberdeen Centre mall in Richmond, up until 2002 (PHOTOS)

It was demolished after 12 years, and had a bowling alley and theatre.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 15, 2021
Aerial of Vancouver (Shutterstock)
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BC home sales in 2020 soared to $73.5 billion, up by 36% during pandemic

And the number of listings is now near a record low.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 15, 2021
A BYD C9 electric-battery tour bus, owned by Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing in Vancouver. (Gray Line Westcoast Sightseeing)
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City of Vancouver considering electric charging stations for tour buses

A local company is introducing 80+ electric-battery tour buses.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 15, 2021
Artistic rendering of the new acute tower for Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. (Fraser Health Authority)
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Next phases of $1.5B expansion of New Westminster hospital moving forward

It will have a new ER and 50% more hospital beds.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 14, 2021
October 2020 construction progress of the new building for New Westminster Secondary School. (New Westminster Schools)
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New $107 million building for New Westminster Secondary School opens (PHOTOS)

It's the most expensive public school project in BC history.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 14, 2021
The Southlands area around 7520 Balaclava Street, Vancouver. (Google Maps)
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Proposal to subdivide 8-acre Fraser River lot in Vancouver's Southlands

The property has an assessed value of over $16 million.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 14, 2021
Artistic rendering of the new waiting area for the SeaBus terminals. (Office of McFarlane Biggar Architects + Designers inc/TransLink)
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TransLink's concept for a transformation of the SeaBus terminals (RENDERINGS)

The SeaBus terminals resembling an "airport departure lounge" šŸ‘€

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 14, 2021
BorderXpress kiosks inside the customs hall of Vancouver International Airport. (Vancouver Airport Authority)
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276,000 passengers recorded at YVR Airport in November 2020

But air cargo volumes are almost near normal levels.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 14, 2021
Cathedral Provincial Park in the BC Okanagan. (Shutterstock)
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BC government acquires 1,600 acres for 18 provincial parks and protected areas

The combined value is worth nearly $10 million.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 13, 2021
Artistic rendering of 622 Southwest Marine Drive, Vancouver. (Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership/Chard Development)
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Two towers with 573 rental homes proposed near Marine Drive Station (RENDERINGS)

It includes non-market rentals, YWCA social housing for women, and retail and restaurant space.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 13, 2021
Artistic rendering of 234-278 Leon Avenue and 1620-1630 Water Street in downtown Kelowna. (HDR Architecture)
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Downtown Kelowna redevelopment with towers up to 42 storeys receives approval

It includes the new tallest tower in the BC Interior.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 13, 2021
Condo towers in downtown Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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BC's speculation tax catalyzing more rental housing, raises $88 million

92% was raised from foreign owners and non BC-resident owners.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 13, 2021
The Burrard Chinook, TransLink's newest SeaBus ferry vessel, arriving in Vancouver on May 19, 2019. (Western Stevedoring/Instagram)
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TransLink to study transition to electric-battery ferries for SeaBus

The electrification of SeaBus is "the most effective, efficient, and eco-friendly strategy."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 13, 2021
Downtown Vancouver looking east towards Woodwards, the Downtown Eastside, and the suburbs. (Shutterstock)
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More BC residents interested in buying homes in suburbs than major city centres: survey

But BC residents are more interested in condo ownership than other Canadians.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 13, 2021
Artistic rendering of 2001-2037 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver. (M Moser Associates/Panther Group)
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42 rental homes, retail, daycare proposed for Kerrisdale in Vancouver (RENDERINGS)

This 41st Avenue property has been vacant ever since a devastating 2017 fire.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 12, 2021
Surrey City Centre. (Shutterstock)
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City of Surrey recorded $1.46 billion in building permit value in 2020

This is over $800 million lower than 2019.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 12, 2021
Aerial view of Burnaby Mountain, where Simon Fraser University's main campus is located. (Shutterstock)
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SFU gains $22-million federal endowment for new urban climate change centre

It'll research and develop policies to help address climate change in cities.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 12, 2021
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