Ty Speer is no longer the CEO of Tourism Vancouver
He was suddenly dismissed by the agency's board of directors this week.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 29, 2019
Hong Kong Airlines to discontinue its flight route to Vancouver
Due to continued economic turmoil in Hong Kong, the airline is also delaying staff salaries.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 29, 2019
Capilano Mall in North Vancouver set for redevelopment
A major 15-acre redevelopment with new retail, housing, and community spaces.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 29, 2019
City of Richmond seeking order to demolish ramshackle house littered with garbage
Rat and squirrel infestations, broken windows, abandoned boats and trailers, and a fallen tree resting on the house.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 29, 2019
BC union asks regulator to ensure rideshare drivers receive "employee" benefits
The union is specifically targeting Uber and Lyft.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 29, 2019
Over 31,000 electric-battery vehicles now on BC roads, says government
BC's first electric-battery cars arrived 10 years ago.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 29, 2019
City of Port Coquitlam to launch feasibility study on SkyTrain extension
"We're serious as a city about wanting to get SkyTrain to Port Coquitlam." - Mayor West
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 29, 2019
8-storey retail, office, and condo building proposed for Oak Street corner in Marpole
It will replace the retail building that had Starbucks at the corner of Oak Street and 67th Avenue.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 28, 2019
Vancouver buys new snowplows to keep bike lanes clear
The City of Vancouver now has a miniature snowplow fleet.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 28, 2019
Spinning Chandelier under Granville Bridge makes its first rapid whirls (VIDEO)
It spins really fast.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 28, 2019
House of Commons online petition launched to fund new SkyTrain extensions
The petition seeks permanent stable annual transit funding.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 28, 2019
Vancouver city council approves new zoning policies allowing up to 6-storey rentals
Rentals can be built in more areas, approval timelines will be expedited.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 28, 2019
Negotiations between SkyTrain employer and union continue
Metro Vancouver's transit labour disputes are not over.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 27, 2019
Funicular amongst envisioned enhancements for White Rock waterfront revival
As well as major improvements to Marine Drive and the White Rock Pier.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 27, 2019
25-storey tower with log-inspired design proposed for Coquitlam's Maillardville
It includes 179 homes, including 57 rental units.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 27, 2019
Deal reached: Transit shutdown in Metro Vancouver will not go ahead
The 3-day transit shutdown has been cancelled.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 27, 2019
Vancouver-raised supermodel and actor Godfrey Gao dead at 35
A household name in Asia, he was the first Asian model for Louis Vuitton.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 27, 2019
Metro Vancouver's Tri-Cities nearing a unified business license for rideshare
A simplified and less costly approach for Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Coquitlam.
- Kenneth Chan
- Nov 27, 2019

















