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
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
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
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
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
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
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
TransLink's concept for a transformation of the SeaBus terminals (RENDERINGS)
The SeaBus terminals resembling an "airport departure lounge" š
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 14, 2021
276,000 passengers recorded at YVR Airport in November 2020
But air cargo volumes are almost near normal levels.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 14, 2021
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

















