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The five-tower Bentall office complex in downtown Vancouver. (Shutterstock)
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Commercial real estate sales in Metro Vancouver down by 20%

But the total value in sales only fell by 0.9%.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 8, 2018
Toys 'R' Us. (Shutterstock)
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Toys 'R' Us Canada donates over 700,000 toys just in time for Christmas

Many less fortunate Canadian kids will get presents this Christmas.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 8, 2018
Vancouver home. (Shutterstock)
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Metro Vancouver home sales hit lowest level since 2008's Great Recession

A 42.5% decrease compared to last year, making it the worst since the Great Recession.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 7, 2018
New westbound bus shelter for the 99 B-Line at Commercial-Broadway Station. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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TransLink has processed 45,000 jobs applications so far this year

Staff say they need a lot more bus drivers and better quality SkyTrain attendants.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 7, 2018
Expanded TransLink Major Road Network, December 2018. (TransLink)
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236 kms of regional roadway added to TransLink's Major Road Network

TransLink will provide municipalities with annual funding to operate and maintain these routes.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 7, 2018
Dog onboard a train. (Shutterstock)
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TransLink doubles down on not allowing pets on public transit

41% don't want less restrictions for dogs on transit, according to a survey.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 7, 2018
Washrooms can be found at every station of the subway system in Osaka, Japan. (Shutterstock)
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TransLink approves introduction of washrooms into the public transit system

Washroom facilities are finally coming to Metro Vancouver's transit system.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 7, 2018
Artistic rendering of the new Alliance Francaise building at 6161 Cambie Street, Vancouver. (McFarland Marceau Architects / Alliance Francaise Vancouver)
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Alliance Française proposing to build a new home in Vancouver

It's one of Vancouver's oldest institutions.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 7, 2018
Vancouver International Airport terminal building. (Warren Fenton / Daily Hive)
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Vancouver International Airport earns highest rated building award for accessibility

Another design award for YVR.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 7, 2018
Artistic rendering of the expansion of Hard Rock Casino Vancouver at 2080 United Boulevard, Coquitlam. (Chris Dikeakos Architects)
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New hotel approved for Hard Rock Casino Vancouver

There will also be a new large plaza for public events.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 6, 2018
Artistic rendering of the new Stewardson Way overpass for pedestrians and cyclists. (Government of BC)
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New pedestrian overpass coming to Stewardson Way near Queensborough Bridge

The $5-million project will provide a safer connection to SkyTrain's 22nd Street Station.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 6, 2018
Artistic rendering of Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex. (City of Surrey)
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Surrey proposes postponing $136 million in new community centres, infrastructure

This delays new ice rinks, community centres, libraries, and parks.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 5, 2018
Richards Street in downtown Vancouver with new protected bi-directional bike lanes. (City of Vancouver)
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New bike lanes proposed for entire stretch of Richards Street in downtown Vancouver

There will only be one travel lane for all 11 city blocks.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 5, 2018
The fare gate area at the Dunsmuir Street entrance of SkyTrain's Granville Station. This entrance recently received two additional fare gates. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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Fare gates helping Transit Police catch criminals with outstanding warrants

Wanted individuals are being arrested after getting caught evading fares.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 5, 2018
Artistic rendering of the magnetic levitation monorail at Toronto Zoo. (Magnovate)
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Toronto Zoo approves magnetic levitation monorail project

It could be open by 2022.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 4, 2018
Single-family homes in Vancouver's Dunbar neighbourhood. (Google Maps Streetview)
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Vancouver councillor proposes new tax to 'capture' property value increase

Such a mechanism could replace community amenity contributions.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 1, 2018
Artistic rendering of the 2016 design for 1059-1075 Nelson Street, Vancouver. (Chris Doray Studio)
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60-storey 'pixelated' tower proposal for Vancouver's West End to be revived

The updated proposal will include rental and social housing.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Dec 1, 2018
Model and artistic rendering for 2538 Birch Street (formerly 1296 West Broadway) in Vancouver. (IBI Group / Jameson Development Group / Daily Hive photo)
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28-storey rental housing tower proposed for West Broadway Denny's site

262 secured rental homes, including 53 affordable units, near a future subway station.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Nov 30, 2018
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