Vancouver Police confirm new training academy at former Woodward's London Drugs
"The businesses have asked for it," says the VPD chief.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 26, 2026
'Welcome to Vancouver' signs to be updated, dropping 'Olympic host city' text
Some of the "Slow Street" banana barriers will also be removed.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 26, 2026
Vancouver City Council triples road and sidewalk repair budget to $104 million
There is a 400-year-long sidewalk repair backlog worth $514 million.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 26, 2026
U.S. ICE agents will not be in Vancouver for 2026 FIFA World Cup, says VPD chief
This is "fearmongering," says VPD chief Steve Rai.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 26, 2026
30 km/h speed limit coming to six Vancouver neighbourhoods this year
"When we slow down, we save lives."
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 25, 2026
Record 1.4 million cruise ship passengers expected in Vancouver in 2026
Disney Cruise Line is doubling its Vancouver capacity starting this year.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 25, 2026
Vancouver's first FIFA World Cup decorations go up at former Hudson's Bay building
Contributing to an "inviting, animated atmosphere across the city."
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 25, 2026
Burrard Inlet's lift rail bridge stuck, unable to open for large ships for days
A stark reminder of the vulnerability of the region's aging infrastructure.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 25, 2026
Yes, that cottage from 'Heated Rivalry' can be booked on Airbnb
Formally named the "Barlochan Cottage."
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 25, 2026
City of Surrey sets aside $200 million for new 10,000-seat indoor arena
A cost spread over five years through 2030.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 25, 2026
Three dozen TransLink bus shelters damaged in vandalism spree
All linked to the same pattern of vandalism.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 24, 2026
Business leaders slam B.C.'s PST expansion, hurting housing, jobs, and investment
"This PST expansion will be another nail in the coffin."
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 24, 2026
Surrey City Centre redevelopment features Metro Vancouver's largest digital screens
City staff want the developer to include office space.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 24, 2026
12 buildings up to 48 storeys with 2,700 homes eyed for Surrey City Centre
Another massive project for Surrey City Centre.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 23, 2026
New renderings of Aritzia's flagship store and restaurant in downtown Vancouver
Including a restaurant on the third level, replacing Nordstrom's Bistro Verde.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 23, 2026
Opinion: Canada should host the Olympics again to reignite national and civic pride
"The 2010 Games remain, across generations now, a moment of remarkable national unity."
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 23, 2026
Spike in flawed B.C. government hiring raises concerns as NDP scraps oversight
First created in 2001 by Premier Gordon Campbell.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 22, 2026
Federal housing minister says Broadway Subway should have gone to UBC in one go
"I was obviously disappointed when we didn’t have support."
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 22, 2026

















