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Artistic rendering depicting the concept of a canal waterway through a street in Old Montreal. (Old Port of Montreal Corporation)
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New $1.3-billion canal system proposed for streets of Old Montreal

It could provide Montreal with a huge tourism boost.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 16, 2019
Vancouver International Airport aerial. (Google Maps)
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Richmond urging YVR Airport to use runway close to Vancouver more often

Half of the 920 aircraft noise complaints in 2018 were made by just three Richmond residents.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 16, 2019
Site of German Canadian Care Home at 2010 Harrison Drive, Vancouver. (DYS Architecture)
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New complex with seniors care and rental units proposed for South Vancouver

It entails 163 seniors care beds and 52 market rental units.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 16, 2019
The newly constructed playground at David Lam Park constructed for Crosstown Elementary School students. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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BC government announces funding to build 50 new playgrounds

All of the new playgrounds for kids will be built this year.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 16, 2019
Vancouver real estate. (Shutterstock)
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80% of BC homeowners have already submitted their vacancy tax declarations

Declarations for BC's new speculation and vacancy tax are due in two weeks.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 16, 2019
Artistic rendering of 6020 East Boulevard, Vancouver. (McFarlane Biggar Architects & Designers)
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47 new homes and retail proposed in Kerrisdale redevelopment

It would replace three 1950s-built apartment buildings.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 15, 2019
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Columbia Pictures / Sony Pictures Animation / Marvel Entertainment)
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Vancouver's animation and visual effects industry will be worth $1 billion in 2019

It'll be the first time the industry will crack $1 billion in value.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 15, 2019
The City of Vancouver owns the city block on the south side of the 400 block of West Broadway. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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All Broadway businesses on city-owned block closing ahead of subway construction

The property north of City Hall may be used for the Millennium Line's Broadway Extension.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 15, 2019
The Burrard Chinook SeaBus ferry vessel's christening at Damen Shipyards in the Netherlands in January 2019. (TransLink)
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TransLink's new $32-million SeaBus vessel arriving from Europe this year

SeaBus' peak hour frequencies will be increased to every 10 minutes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 15, 2019
Airbnb short-term rentals. (Shutterstock
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Vancouver taking action against over 800 suspected illegal short-term rentals

One operator with 35 short-term rental listings at one property was fined $20,000.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 15, 2019
Downtown Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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Not just Vancouver: Home prices falling in major cities around the world

Similar conditions are being experienced elsewhere, and it could be a sign of a global recession.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 15, 2019
Canada Line train. (Shutterstock)
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Vancouver to host major North American conference on public transit

Dozens of public transit authorities from around the continent will be learning from Vancouver.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 14, 2019
The atrium of Woodwards. (Westbank)
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Public design competition launched for new Woodward's atrium centrepiece

A new event-friendly structure is being sought.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 14, 2019
2016 construction of UBC Brock Commons' tall wood residence. (UBC Public Affairs)
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BC building code will now allow wood buildings to be taller

Up to 12 storeys.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 14, 2019
BC Ferries. (Shutterstock)
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BC Ferries launches public consultation on new major vessels to Vancouver Island

The ferry corporation wants feedback on the design of the passenger amenities.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2019
Preliminary artistic rendering of MGM Grand Calgary for depiction purposes only. Not the final design. (MGM)
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April Fools' Day: MGM proposing $5.1B casino resort in downtown Calgary

Besides a huge casino, it includes 1,450 hotel rooms, a shopping mall, 22 restaurants, theatres, and more šŸ‘€

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2019
Artistic rendering depicting the concept for 'WeTown' in Abbotsford. (Avoid Obvious Architects)
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Dream on: New community for 40,000 people imagined for Abbotsford (RENDERINGS)

This concept recently won two globally-recognized awards.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2019
2013 conceptual illustration of Alberni and Thurlow Streets, looking northwest, showing potential public realm enhancements, including overhead decorative lighting, parklets, and temporary street closure with winter holiday market. (City of Vancouver)
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Alberni Street in downtown Vancouver to undergo a vibrant major redesign

The City plans to transform Alberni Street into a vibrant retail destination that is event friendly.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 13, 2019
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