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Home values in Metro Vancouver to drop in 2020 property assessment

But the drops are more modest compared to previous years.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 10, 2019
Burquitlam Station on SkyTrain's Millennium Line. (Shutterstock)
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This is how much SkyTrain workers are currently paid

Roles varying from SkyTrain Attendants to a wide range of mechanics.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 10, 2019
Canada Line train. (Shutterstock)
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Canada Line's union workers contract set to expire at the end of the month

Contract negotiations have yet to begin.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 9, 2019
Map of the major routes on TransLink's public transit network during the December 2019 shutdown of SkyTrain's Expo and Millennium lines. (Juan M. Sanchez / submitted)
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This is Metro Vancouver's arterial transit network during the SkyTrain shutdown

Expect these travel patterns during the shutdown of the Expo and Millennium lines.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 9, 2019
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TransLink proposes a simplified, single regional business license for rideshare

Instead of 23 municipalities in Metro Vancouver each issuing their own separate licenses.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 7, 2019
Laneway crossing through 1465-1489 West Broadway, near the northeast corner of the intersection of West Broadway and Granville Street. (Google Maps)
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City of Vancouver to sell West Broadway laneway to developer for $3.8 million

The 2,300-sq-ft sale is required for a redevelopment that includes a subway entrance.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 7, 2019
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Nearly half of Lower Mainland pre-sale homes in 2019 have been sold: report

The sold rate for pre-sale multi-family homes is trending upwards.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 7, 2019
"Set Pieces" exterior of Howe Street Studios. (Germaine Koh)
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City of Vancouver opens new 11,000-sq-ft non-profit artist studio in downtown

The exterior's theatrical curtains are raised and lowered as an ever-changing public art piece.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 7, 2019
Site of Burquitlam Plaza at 552-568 Clarke Road, next to SkyTrain's Burquitlam Station in Coquitlam. (Google Maps)
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8-acre Burquitlam Plaza redevelopment proposal includes 6 towers

Right next to SkyTrain's Burquitlam Station.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 7, 2019
Artistic rendering of the International Trade Centre in North Richmond, with the new OPUS Hotel occupying the tower on the right. (International Trade Centre)
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At least 1,600 new hotel rooms across 13 developments planned for Metro Vancouver

But major projects within Vancouver are likely still years away.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 6, 2019
The Leckie Building and Gastown Steam Clock. (Shutterstock)
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Christmas projection show to light up exterior of historic Gastown building

The 120-ft building projection will be synchronized with the Steam Clock's chime.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 6, 2019
Granville Station on SkyTrain's Expo Line. (Shutterstock)
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SkyTrain union issues 72-hour strike notice

This affects the Expo Line and Millennium Line.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 6, 2019
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These are the official wage and benefit increases for bus and SeaBus workers

5,000 bus and SeaBus workers have officially voted to approve the new deal.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 6, 2019
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Burnaby city council approves new compensation levels for rental tenants

The policies will significantly decrease the burden from eviction.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 6, 2019
Artistic rendering of the elevator and staircase tower between Granville Island and the Granville Street Bridge deck. (CMHC)
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Granville Island wants new bridge elevator and streetcar included in TransLink plan

These projects would dramatically increase Granville Island's accessibility.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 6, 2019
Artistic rendering of the Senakw development in Vancouver's Kitsilano neighbourhood. (Revery Architecture / Westbank / Squamish Nation)
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Senakw development in Kitsilano to generate up to $10 billion for Squamish First Nation

The First Nation is set to vote on the project, creating 6,000 homes in 11 towers.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 6, 2019
RapidBus bus stop sign. (TransLink)
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TransLink rolling out new RapidBus signs to display bus arrival times

These digital display signs are now popping up across the region.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 5, 2019
Artistic rendering of the planned park at the corner of Smithe Street and Richards Street in downtown Vancouver. (DIALOG / Vancouver Park Board)
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Construction to begin on new $14.5-million downtown Vancouver public park

The new Smithe and Richards park will have an elevated walkway, cafe, and hammocks.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 5, 2019
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