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Example of an ice rink arena with approximately 2,000 spectator seats in a wrap-around, bowl-style configuration; artistic rendering of the 2023-built Silent Ice Centre in Nisku, Alberta. (VOSH Architecture & Design)
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New 2,000-seat, NHL-sized ice rink proposed for Metro Vancouver

An expansion of the ice rink facilities at Albion Fairgrounds.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 10, 2026
2018-approved master plan concept for redeveloping the Britannia site of community and recreational facilities. (Vancouver Park Board)
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New Britannia aquatic centre and ice rink back in planning phase after long pause

$17.5 million is currently being spent on interim fixes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 10, 2026
Amazing Axolotls! (Vancouver Aquarium)
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Mexico's endangered axolotls take focus in new Vancouver Aquarium exhibit

In the wild, they're now only found in Mexico City's canal system.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 10, 2026
Minto Apartment REIT
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Major Canadian rental housing landlord going private in $2.3 billion deal

Due to the current economic headwinds.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 9, 2026
View of the one block of East Broadway west of Main Street that will be fully closed to vehicle traffic for four months starting in late January 2026. (Google Maps)
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Broadway at Main to fully close late January for four months for subway work

Expect major disruptions, delays, and detours.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 9, 2026
Concept of the substance addiction treatment hospital at 9712 137A St. and 9699 137B St., Surrey. (DYS Architecture/Lark Group)
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10-storey addictions treatment hospital planned for Surrey City Centre

New capacity that will also provide a relief for Surrey Memorial Hospital

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 9, 2026
Hyundai Rotem trains on SkyTrain's Canada Line. (Wangkun Jia/Shutterstock)
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Original trains on SkyTrain's Canada Line set to be refurbished

Reliability improvements are planned.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 9, 2026
B.C. Premier David Eby during the press conference on Jan. 6, 2025. (CPAC)
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B.C. premier committed to amending DRIPA law to uphold government authority

"It’s government’s responsibility, not the courts."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 9, 2026
Burnaby Refinery. (EB Adventure Photography/Shutterstock)
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B.C. premier floats new oil refinery project idea amid energy security debate

"As opposed to shipping raw resources out as quickly as possible."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 9, 2026
2025-opened public washroom at SkyTrain's Metrotown Station. (Kenneth Chan)
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Transit-signal priority, cleanliness, safety, and digital tools in TransLink's new plan

A wide range of projects and strategies.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 9, 2026
Simons at Park Royal, West Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan)
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Opinion: Simons is best positioned to fill Canada's department store void

There are now once-in-a-generation real estate opportunities.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 9, 2026
The existing exterior condition of 1220 Homer St. (left) and an artistic rendering of Foundry's interior renovations (right). (Google Maps | Michael Green Architecture/Foundry/St. Paul's Foundation)
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Four-storey Yaletown building to become a youth mental health and addictions hub

Made possible by a $13.8-million building gift.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 8, 2026
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Canadian airlines further reduce U.S. flights, add capacity elsewhere

5,000 fewer seats per day to U.S. destinations.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 8, 2026
Ironworkers Memorial Bridge and Second Narrows Rail Bridge at the Second Narrows of Burrard Inlet. (EB Adventure Photography/Shutterstock)
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New scheduling tech leads to 56% jump in ship transits at Vancouver port area

A capacity and safety improvement.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 8, 2026
Existing condition of Maple Ridge Golf Course (left) and the concept for its future final/second phase transformation into a public park. (Google Maps | HCMA/City of Maple Ridge)
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Metro Vancouver golf course to become a park as new aquatic centre advances

"The City’s largest investment ever in recreation infrastructure."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 8, 2026
2025 revised rendering of Davie Street in the Davie Village at a mid-block location near The Junction and Shoppers Drug Mart. (City of Vancouver)
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Construction on Davie Village pedestrian sidewalk widening begins in 2026

Wider sidewalks replacing curbside vehicle parking.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 8, 2026
Residential towers in Surrey City Centre. (Elena Alex Ferns/Shutterstock)
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Weakest in a generation: Lower Mainland home sales hit 25-year low

A historic low point for market activity.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 8, 2026
Downtown Vancouver's Central Business District. (Oleg Zhyvotkov/Shutterstock)
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Downtown Vancouver office vacancy rises as older buildings sit empty

One small new office project will reach completion in 2026.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 8, 2026
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