B.C. premier floats new oil refinery project idea amid energy security debate
"As opposed to shipping raw resources out as quickly as possible."
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 9, 2026
Transit-signal priority, cleanliness, safety, and digital tools in TransLink's new plan
A wide range of projects and strategies.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 9, 2026
Opinion: Simons is best positioned to fill Canada's department store void
There are now once-in-a-generation real estate opportunities.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 9, 2026
Four-storey Yaletown building to become a youth mental health and addictions hub
Made possible by a $13.8-million building gift.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 8, 2026
Canadian airlines further reduce U.S. flights, add capacity elsewhere
5,000 fewer seats per day to U.S. destinations.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 8, 2026
New scheduling tech leads to 56% jump in ship transits at Vancouver port area
A capacity and safety improvement.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 8, 2026
Metro Vancouver golf course to become a park as new aquatic centre advances
"The City’s largest investment ever in recreation infrastructure."
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 8, 2026
Construction on Davie Village pedestrian sidewalk widening begins in 2026
Wider sidewalks replacing curbside vehicle parking.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 8, 2026
Weakest in a generation: Lower Mainland home sales hit 25-year low
A historic low point for market activity.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 8, 2026
Downtown Vancouver office vacancy rises as older buildings sit empty
One small new office project will reach completion in 2026.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 8, 2026
Construction begins on new Highway 11 interchange on Trans-Canada Highway
A busy interchange to the Canada-U.S. border crossing.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 7, 2026
Vancouver's first FreshCo grocery store to replace former Toys 'R' Us Broadway
The heritage BowMac sign will be retained with new FreshCo text.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 7, 2026
B.C. government's per-resident spending hits record high under Premier Eby
Driven by current headwinds and BC NDP's policy choices.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 6, 2026
Surrey and Fraser Valley in 2025 recorded the slowest home sales in 25 years
And the number of new listings is the highest in 40+ years.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 6, 2026
Harry Potter experience in Stanley Park extended to early February due to demand
Citing "unprecedented demand."
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 6, 2026
Expanded NightBus brings 24-hour Vancouver airport transit after SkyTrain hours
And with higher frequencies during these overnight hours.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 6, 2026
Safeway on West 4th in Kitsilano to close this month for redevelopment
The store will return in the new mixed-use residential development.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 5, 2026
TransLink selects Vancouver firm to create Uber-like app for HandyDART
Part of the plan for drastic HandyDART improvements.
- Kenneth Chan
- Jan 5, 2026

















