In the name of FIFA: City of Vancouver relaxes rules, tightens others for World Cup
Buildings, signs, noise, street activation, enforcement, and commercial activity.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 21, 2025
44-storey hotel and rental housing tower planned near King George SkyTrain
266 hotel rooms and 180 market rental homes.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 21, 2025
Planned condo tower in Surrey pivots to 100% rentals after pre-sales
"To improve the project’s economic viability."
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 20, 2025
First-ever outdoor ice rink opens at Surrey Civic Plaza for free skating this winter
Potentially the start of a new annual tradition.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 20, 2025
Stalled Vancouver condo project shifts $67-million CACs to social housing
In an effort to improve the project's financial viability.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 20, 2025
Zara founder buys Amazon's The Post office complex in downtown Vancouver
Now owned by one of the world's wealthiest individuals.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 20, 2025
HAVN floating spa to open on the Kitsilano waterfront in Vancouver
A unique partnership with the Vancouver Maritime Museum.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 20, 2025
Ex-Vancouver Park Board chief named New Westminster city manager
"Donnie is an inspiring leader with a solid track record."
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 19, 2025
First Nation seeks Aboriginal title over Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam areas
Sites of Riverview Hospital, a regional park, and City-owned lands.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 19, 2025
Disney Imagineers design new urban public park lost to wildfire
"A testament to Disney’s creative spirit."
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 19, 2025
Aritzia to open 40,000 sq. ft. Vancouver flagship store at former Nordstrom space
The first new retailer announced for the former Nordstrom space.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 19, 2025
Olympic Line streetcar test revival being explored after 2026 FIFA World Cup
The City of Vancouver has received proposals to launch a new service.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 19, 2025
New Vancouver pod hotel proposal converts 1950s vintage train cars
All aboard the Choo Choo Pod Hotel.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 19, 2025
Canada's home sales slowly climb as buyers return to the market
There's a more positive outlook for 2026.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 19, 2025
Hullo Ferries confirms appointment of new permanent CEO
"Delivering on our promise to be the world’s friendliest ferry company."
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 18, 2025
70% of TransLink's 1,600 buses to be equipped with winter tires this season
Strengthening the resiliency of the bus fleet.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 18, 2025
Bosa Development acquires British Properties' mountainside parcel
"Even in a challenging market, opportunities like this stand out."
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 18, 2025
4,800 net new homes built in Vancouver in the second year of legislated targets
Propelled by a new wave of construction completions.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 18, 2025

















