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SkyTrain platform at Waterfront Station in Vancouver. (GoToVan/Flickr)
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Another mobile carrier now offers wireless service in downtown's SkyTrain tunnel

Even more people can now stay connected on SkyTrain in downtown.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 26, 2018
Artistic rendering of Waterfront Seattle. (City of Seattle)
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The stark differences between Seattle and Vancouver's viaduct demolition plans

Seattle is planning a $700 million USD waterfront revitalization that includes tearing down the viaducts.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 25, 2018
Tunnel construction for SkyTrain's Evergreen Extension. (Evergreen Line Project Office)
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Broadway Subway is a top transit priority for Metro Vancouver residents: survey

TransLink's survey also revealed Surrey LRT is highly unpopular.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 25, 2018
Traffic. (Shutterstock)
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Mobility Pricing could cost Metro Vancouver families up to $8 per day

The options are tolls on all bridges or distance-travelled charges.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 25, 2018
Gas pump. (Shutterstock)
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TransLink considering eliminating 17 cents/litre gas tax in Metro Vancouver

It's a possible option with Mobility Pricing.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 25, 2018
Laureen Regan, the voice of Vancouver's SkyTrain system. (Laureen Regan)
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Meet the Calgary woman behind Vancouver's SkyTrain voice announcements

This Calgarian is one of Vancouver's most recognizable voices.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 25, 2018
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Seth Rogen offers to do Vancouver’s SkyTrain and bus voice announcements

Rogen stepping up after Morgan Freeman put on pause.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 25, 2018
Laureen Regan, the voice of Vancouver's SkyTrain system. (Laureen Regan)
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Meet the woman behind the real SkyTrain voice announcements

Putting a face to one of Vancouver's most well-known voices.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 24, 2018
Canada Day at Canada Place. (Port of Vancouver)
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Vancouver cancels Canada Day Parade for 2018

A big loss for Vancouver's Canada Day celebrations.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 24, 2018
Morgan Freeman starring as US Vice President Allan Trumbull in 2016's 'London Has Fallen'. (Lionsgate Entertainment Corporation)
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11 recordings of Morgan Freeman's announcements on SkyTrain and buses (VIDEO)

"Please keep the SkyTrain doors clear so everyone can get home quickly." - Morgan Freeman

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 24, 2018
Preliminary conceptual artistic rendering of the subway entrance at the Crossroads building at the northwest corner of Broadway and Cambie Street. (City of Vancouver)
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Vancouver seeks to curb land speculation ahead of Broadway Subway opening

The city wants to "further strengthen protections for renters."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 24, 2018
Artistic rendering of the Main Alley tech hub campus at 2015 Main Street, Vancouver. (Henriquez Partners Architects / Westbank)
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WeWork opening at new Main Alley tech hub campus in Mount Pleasant

This will be the co-working office company's 4th location in Vancouver.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 24, 2018
The Esso gas station at 5702 Granville Street, Vancouver. (Google Maps)
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Four more Esso gas stations in Vancouver listed for sale and redevelopment

Expect even more gas station closures.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 23, 2018
Inside Nations Experience at the Stockyards in Toronto. (Frank Ho / YouTube screenshot)
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Grocery store chain with food court, arcade, and playground plans Canadian expansion

It's a hybrid of Loblaws City Market, T&T Supermarket, Chuck E. Cheese's, and Playdium.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 23, 2018
Artistic rendering of 405 Railway Street, Vancouver. (Office of McFarlane Biggar Architects & Designers)
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New office and industrial building proposed for Vancouver's Railtown

It will be the new and expanded home base of Inform Interiors.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 23, 2018
Morgan Freeman playing 'God' in 2003's 'Bruce Almighty'. (Universal Pictures)
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Morgan Freeman to voice Vancouver's SkyTrain and bus announcements

“Please leave your seat for the elderly and pregnant women.” - Morgan Freeman

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 22, 2018
Artistic rendering of the homeless modular housing building at 7300 Elmbridge Way, Richmond. (City of Richmond)
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Richmond approves its first modular housing project for the homeless

The project was approved after much controversy and debate.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 21, 2018
Deadpool 2. (20th Century Fox)
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Vancouver-filmed Deadpool 2 earns US$125 million opening weekend

It's the second-best opening for an R-rated film!

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 20, 2018
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