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Richmond Olympic Oval's post-Games community and recreational uses. (Richmond Olympic Oval)
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Richmond Olympic Oval is a brimming example of a positive post-Games legacy (PHOTOS)

It's the complete opposite of a white elephant.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 16, 2020
Wet’suwet’en protesters blocking the railway at Renfrew Street in Vancouver on February 15, 2020. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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BC Ferries granted injunction preventing protesters from blocking all terminals

"We took this action as a last resort in the interest of public safety."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 16, 2020
The Vancouver 2010 bid included a plan to turn the concrete rim of the BC Place Stadium roof into a giant Olympic Cauldron. (Vancouver 2010 Bid Committee)
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12 things proposed for the Vancouver 2010 Olympics that didn't happen

From the SFU speed skating oval to turning the BC Place roof into the Olympic Cauldron 👀

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 15, 2020
February 2020 artistic rendering of 8636-8656 Oak Street, Vancouver. (W.T. Leung Architects / Matchpoint Development)
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93 rental homes proposed for Oak Street in South Vancouver

Within two new buildings under the Rental 100 policy.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 14, 2020
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YVR Airport is currently Uber's most popular destination in Metro Vancouver

The longest trip to date was 179 km and 195 minutes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 14, 2020
Artistic rendering of the renovations to Willowbrook Shopping Centre for Nordstrom Rack. (Quadreal Property Group)
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Nordstrom Rack to open its first store in Metro Vancouver this April

It'll be the retailer’s seventh Nordstrom Rack location in Canada.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 14, 2020
TransLink's West Coast Express trains. (TransLink)
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West Coast Express service is completely cancelled for Friday morning due to protests

All trains are still parked in downtown Vancouver.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 14, 2020
West Coast Express train in downtown Vancouver. (Michael Chu / Flickr)
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All West Coast Express service Thursday afternoon cancelled due to protests

Protesters are blocking the Pitt River's railway bridge.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 13, 2020
Go Train commuter rail in downtown Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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BC government planning commuter rail from Metro Vancouver to Fraser Valley

A new rail public transit project has been identified by the provincial government.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 13, 2020
Sidewalk curb ramps. (City of Vancouver)
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City of Vancouver to spend $1.4 million on 240 additional accessible curb ramps

Future work completing more ramps across the city may total $7 million.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 13, 2020
Site of 6583-6777 Sechelt Inlet Road in Sechelt. (NAI Commercial)
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First Nation acquires 396 acres of land on the Sunshine Coast for $15 million

A previous proposal for the site included 1,360 homes and a waterfront retail village.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 13, 2020
Catherine Warren, CEO of Vancouver Economic Commission. (Vancouver Economic Commission)
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Vancouver Economic Commission is searching for a new CEO

Catherine Warren's contract will end this month.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 13, 2020
Sound Transit
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23 public transit etiquette rules you should know and follow

The do’s and don’ts of public transit etiquette.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 13, 2020
Construction for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Opening, Closing, and Medal Ceremonies held at BC Place Stadium. (David Atkins Enterprises)
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Time lapse of BC Place's months-long Olympic Ceremonies transformation (VIDEO)

From November 2009 to February 28, 2010 👀

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 12, 2020
February 2020 artistic rendering of 3429 Fraser Street, Vancouver. (Yamamoto Architecture / Rize Alliance)
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Proposal to build 104 rental homes on Fraser Street advances to next stage

Along with new retail and restaurant space on the ground level.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 12, 2020
Artistic rendering of 6031 Dunbar Street, Vancouver. (Diamond Group Architecture)
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9 rental homes proposed for Dunbar Street near Marine Drive

Change could be coming to this part of Dunbar Street.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 12, 2020
Fireworks erupt from the roof of BC Place Stadium during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Opening Ceremony. (mediamon / YouTube screenshot)
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Vast majority of BC residents say Vancouver 2010 Olympics were worth it: survey

Support is greatest amongst Metro Vancouver residents.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 12, 2020
South Granville retail district. (Google Maps)
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City of Vancouver looking to stop business closures, prevent vacant storefronts

Soaring property taxes and rents are the leading factors.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 12, 2020
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