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BC Ferries' first new Island Class hybrid-electric vessels arrived in Victoria on January 18, 2020. (BC Ferries)
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BC Ferries' first new hybrid-electric vessels arrive from Europe (VIDEO)

"The dawn of a new era of ferry transportation on BC's coast." â›´

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 19, 2020
UBC Undergraduate Life Sciences Teaching Laboratories. (Diamond Schmitt Architects)
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UBC opens newly renovated and expanded $91-million Life Sciences building (PHOTOS)

Located at the heart of the campus, next to Martha Piper Plaza.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 18, 2020
Businesses on Robson Street in downtown Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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BC government to provide property tax relief to small businesses and non-profits

This is in response to the recent spate of retail and restaurant closures.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 18, 2020
Harry and Meghan, and the Vancouver Kitsilano property they are reportedly interested in buying. (Sussex Royal / Angell, Hasman & Associates Realty Ltd.)
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Harry and Meghan reportedly interested in $36-million Vancouver waterfront mansion (PHOTOS)

Right on Point Grey Road with spectacular views. đź‘€

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 18, 2020
2020 artistic rendering of the new Smithe Richards park in downtown Vancouver. (DIALOG / Vancouver Park Board)
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Construction officially begins on new downtown Vancouver urban park

Elevated pedestrian bridge, playground, cafe, and even hammocks đź‘€

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 17, 2020
Artistic rendering of the 2008-rejected proposal to build an observation tower at Queen Elizabeth Park in Vancouver. (Henriquez Partners Architects)
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Major redesign envisioned for Vancouver's Queen Elizabeth Park

Vancouver Park Board is eyeing a new master plan for the 130-acre park.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 17, 2020
The Cobalt Hotel SRO at 917 Main Street, Vancouver. (Google Maps)
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Vancouver councillor wants to protect low-income rentals from new St. Paul's Hospital

Jean Swanson is concerned about the nearby SROs and gentrification.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 17, 2020
Downtown Vancouver skyline. (Shutterstock)
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"Unprecedented shift" in Metro Vancouver condos being turned into rentals: CMHC

Including nearly 3,000 condos in downtown Vancouver.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 17, 2020
Grosvenor Americas property at Brentwood Town Centre in Burnaby. (Grosvenor Americas)
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Grosvenor Americas buys 8-acre site next to Brentwood Station for redevelopment

The property is worth $273 million.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 17, 2020
Artistic rendering of 2710 Kaslo Street, Vancouver. (IBI Group / The Molnar Group)
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New buildings with college and office proposed next to Renfrew Station

Over 200,000 sq. ft. of total floor area for office and college uses.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 16, 2020
Surrey City Centre. (Shutterstock)
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Record $2.3 billion worth of building permits approved by City of Surrey in 2019

Surrey broke the $2-billion mark for the first time.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 16, 2020
The exterior of Four Seasons Vancouver Hotel. (Google Maps Stretview)
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CF Pacific Centre announces new hotel will replace Four Seasons

Preliminary construction begins this spring.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 15, 2020
Weather map of an approaching powerful low pressure system as of late evening on January 14, 2020. (Earth Wind Map)
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Hurricane Force Wind Warning issued for Howe Sound

Winds could get up to 120km/h.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 15, 2020
VANOC branding for the 10-year anniversary festivities of Vancouver 2010. (VANOC / Canadian Olympic Committee)
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Vancouver's 10-year Olympic anniversary festival to be held at Jack Poole Plaza

With Glowing Hearts. 🇨🇦❤️

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 15, 2020
Artistic rendering of 234-278 Leon Avenue and 1620-1630 Water Street in downtown Kelowna. (HDR Architecture)
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3-tower redevelopment up to 435 ft proposed for downtown Kelowna

A "big city" project with 600 homes, 200+ room hotel, retail and restaurants, and video boards.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 15, 2020
Artistic rendering of 1425-1452 East 12th Avenue, Vancouver. (Ryder Architecture / Brightside Community Homes Foundation)
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157 units of social housing proposed for Grandview-Woodland in Vancouver

A net gain of 100 units over the site's existing structures.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 14, 2020
Electric-battery vehicle charging stations. (Shutterstock)
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More electric car charging stations proposed for Vancouver's parks and community centres

Seven additional electric-battery vehicle charging locations.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 14, 2020
Artistic rendering of the PigeonBox smart lockers inside SkyTrain's Stadium-Chinatown Station. (TransLink)
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Smart lockers for online order pick-up coming to SkyTrain stations

PigeonBox is partnering with TransLink for its smart locker service.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jan 14, 2020
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