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Tourism Vancouver CEO Ty Speer. (Meeting Professionals International)
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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
Airbus aircraft. (Hong Kong Airlines)
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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
Exterior of Capilano Mall in North Vancouver. (Google Maps)
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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
12620 No. 3 Road, Richmond. (City of Richmond)
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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
Uber. (Shutterstock)
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BC union asks regulator to ensure rideshare drivers receive "employee" benefits

The union is specifically targeting Uber and Lyft.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 29, 2019
Tesla Supercharger station. (Shutterstock)
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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
There are four tracks on the Millennium Line west of Coquitlam Central Station, with two tracks (left) leading towards the existing station platforms and two other tracks (right) enabled by track switches allowing for a future extension to Port Coquitlam. (Canada Road, 4K Virtual Tour / YouTube screenshot)
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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
Artistic rendering of 8257 Oak Street, Vancouver. (GBL Architects)
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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
Miniature snowplow on a Vancouver bike lane. (@Lanefab / Twitter)
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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 unveiling at Vancouver House on November 27, 2019. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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Spinning Chandelier under Granville Bridge makes its first rapid whirls (VIDEO)

It spins really fast.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 28, 2019
Preliminary artistic rendering for the 152nd Street Station of the Fraser Highway SkyTrain extension. (TransLink)
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House of Commons online petition launched to fund new SkyTrain extensions

The petition seeks permanent stable annual transit funding.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 28, 2019
Artistic rendering of 3811-3833 Fraser Street, Vancouver. (Integra Architecture / Strand Development)
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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
SkyTrain Expo Line. (Shutterstock)
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Negotiations between SkyTrain employer and union continue

Metro Vancouver's transit labour disputes are not over.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 27, 2019
The funicular in Old Quebec City. (Shutterstock)
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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
Artistic rendering of 901 Lougheed Highway, Coquitlam. (ML Emporio Properties / Wilson Chang Architect)
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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
TransLink trolley bus. (Shutterstock)
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Deal reached: Transit shutdown in Metro Vancouver will not go ahead

The 3-day transit shutdown has been cancelled.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 27, 2019
Godfrey Gao / Instagram
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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
Uber. (Shutterstock)
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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
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