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Press conference on Feb. 26, 2026, announcing Vancouver Police Departments' (VPD) new training academy at the former London Drugs store space at Woodward's. (Kenneth Chan)
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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" sign at Adanac Street. (Kenneth Chan)
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'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
Map of the conditions of Vancouver's roadways. (City of Vancouver)
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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
A U.S. Department of State special agent (rear right, dark glasses) keeps watch over U.S. Olympian and gold medalist Lindsey Vonn (white jacket) in Whistler during the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics. (U.S. Department of State)
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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/hr speed limit sign. (City of Courtenay)
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30 km/h speed limit coming to six Vancouver neighbourhoods this year

"When we slow down, we save lives."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 25, 2026
Disney Wonder cruise ship at Canada Place in downtown Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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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
FIFA World Cup dressings installed onto the empty storefronts of the former Hudson's Bay Vancouver flagship store building. (Kenneth Chan)
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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
Second Narrows Rail Bridge in Burrard Inlet's Second Narrows. (Blaze Sky/YouTube)
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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
"The Cottage" in Heated Rivalry, filmed at Barlochan Cottage in Muskoka, Ontario. (Accent Aigu Entertainment/Crave/Bell Media)
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Yes, that cottage from 'Heated Rivalry' can be booked on Airbnb

Formally named the "Barlochan Cottage."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 25, 2026
Preliminary conceptual design of the new 10,000-seat arena, hotel, conference centre, and commercial space project at the site of BC Lions' training facility in Surrey City Centre. (Perkins&Will/City of Surrey)
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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
Example of a TransLink bus shelter vandalized in February 2026. (Transit Police)
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Three dozen TransLink bus shelters damaged in vandalism spree

All linked to the same pattern of vandalism.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 24, 2026
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade president and CEO Bridgitte Anderson with other B.C. business organization leaders during a press conference on Feb. 24, 2026. (Greater Vancouver Board of Trade)
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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
2026 revised concept of Civic District at 10355 King George Blvd., Surrey. (Arcadis/Wesgroup Properties)
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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
Concept of 10520 132 St. and 13270-13352 105A Ave., Surrey. (Arcadis/Onni Group)
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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
Concept of the new Aritzia flagship store at the former Nordstrom space in downtown Vancouver. (Mallen Gowing Berzins Architecture/Aritzia)
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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
Vancouver Olympic Cauldron at Jack Poole Plaza. (Kenneth Chan)
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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
B.C. legislature in Victoria. (The Bold Bureau/Shutterstock)
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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
Highly conceptual artistic renderings only for illustrative purposes of UBC Station of the UBC SkyTrain extension (UBC).
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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
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