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Chiara Simionato of Italy and Bo-Ra Lee of Korea prepare to start at the women's 500 m long track event at Richmond Olympic Oval during the Vancouver 2010 Games. (zemistor / Flickr)
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Then and now: Lasting physical legacies of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics (PHOTOS)

A rundown of all sports venues, facilities, and transportation infrastructure built for 2010.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 12, 2020
Day 105 - Torchbearer Arlene Farley (R) passes the flame to Torchbearer Catherine Farstad (L)  in Coquitlam, British Columbia. (VANOC / City of Vancouver Archives)
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21 photos of the 2010 Olympic Torch Relay making its way across Canada

A 106-day national run, carried by 12,000 torchbearers over 45,000 kms. 🇨🇦🔥

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 12, 2020
'Decision 2010' public celebration at GM Place on July 2, 2003, for the announcement of the host city of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. (Heston Kan)
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The day Vancouver won the bid to host the 2010 Olympic Winter Games (VIDEOS)

In July 2003, Vancouver had back-to-back Canada Days.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 11, 2020
Artistic rendering of 3084 West 4th Avenue and 2010 Balaclava Street, Vancouver. (Ekistics Architecture)
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35 new rental homes proposed for West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano

A portion of the rental homes will be set aside for moderate incomes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 11, 2020
Artistic rendering of the new Pattullo Bridge. (Fraser Crossing Partners)
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Construction is finally about to begin on new $1.4-billion Pattullo Bridge

No tolls are planned for the new 4-lane bridge.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 10, 2020
Artistic rendering of the Ashley-Mar Housing Co-op and rental housing development at 8495 Cambie Street, Vancouver. (Perkins+Will Architects / Intracorp Homes)
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Vancouver city council to consider taller tower heights next to Marine Drive Station

For a social housing, co-op, and rental housing redevelopment.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 10, 2020
2019 artistic rendering of the new 8-lane bridge concept for the George Massey Tunnel replacement. (Government of BC)
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New bridge still an option for George Massey Tunnel replacement

An 8-lane bridge instead of the previous 10-lane bridge.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 9, 2020
Model of the concept for the Playland redevelopment. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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Playland’s planned massive expansion to take its next steps this year

"A world-class regional entertainment option" 🎡🎢🎠

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 8, 2020
Artistic rendering of the renovations to Lonsdale Quay Bus Exchange. (TransLink)
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TransLink's $14.7-million rebuild of Lonsdale Quay Exchange nearing completion

Added capacity, and improved amenities and comfort for passengers.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 7, 2020
2016 rezoning concept rendering of the Little Mountain redevelopment in Vancouver. (Holborn Group)
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Vancouver city councillor wants answers to stalled Little Mountain redevelopment

"The contract has not yet been made public."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 7, 2020
Seismic and wind advance warning system on the Pattullo Bridge. (TransLink)
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Pattullo Bridge's new advance earthquake and wind warning system now active

Gates and digital signs will close the bridge up to 1 min before shaking. ⚠️

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 7, 2020
The bike parkade at Port Coquitlam Station. (TransLink)
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TransLink opens new secure bike parkade at Port Coquitlam Station

Additional bike parkade facilities will open across the region this year.

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  • Feb 7, 2020
Artistic rendering of Seattle Link LRT's Lynnwood Extension. (Sound Transit)
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$8-billion Metro Vancouver to Fraser Valley rail transit line needed, says Abbotsford mayor

Abbotsford's mayor is urging the BC government to build a regional rail link.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 7, 2020
Mountain View Cemetery in Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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City of Vancouver to restore 7,800 soldier graves at Canada's largest military burial site

In partnership with the federal government at Mountain View Cemetery. 🌺

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 6, 2020
TransLink bus. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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Electric bikes now permitted on TransLink buses

More options for cyclists on transit.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 6, 2020
Needles and other garbage on the curb at the intersection of Dunsmuir Street and Seymour Street. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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Vancouver to spend $1.84 million on street cleaning jobs for the homeless in 2020

Last year the homeless collected 19,000 bags of garbage and 111,000 needles.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 6, 2020
Site of 16065-16099 Fraser Highway, Surrey. (Google Maps)
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1,300 homes in towers up to 57 floors proposed for new Fleetwood SkyTrain station

The largest development on Fraser Highway east of Surrey City Centre. đź‘€

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 6, 2020
LEGO Towers of Tomorrow exhibition at Science World. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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13 photos of the LEGO global architecture exhibition now at Science World

Featuring 20 of the world's most iconic towers, including a four-metre Burj Khalifa.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Feb 5, 2020
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