City of Vancouver owns $5.7 billion in property, and they want more
The municipal government currently owns 700 properties.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 23, 2018
Existing UBC neighbourhood could be densified for redevelopment
The 30-acre University Village area could see added density due to development pressure.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 23, 2018
Vancouver City Council approves exploration of Granville Street safety improvements
"When did Granville Street become such a crappy, horrible, unsafe, and chaotic place?"
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 23, 2018
Landmark luxury hotel resort by Spanish architect approved for Kelowna
Its 16th floor restaurant, with panoramic views of Okanagan Lake, is Kelowna's answer to London's Aqua Shard.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 22, 2018
BUDGET 2018: BC tobacco tax hike results in some of Canada's highest cigarette costs
It'll be the second hike in 6 months.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 22, 2018
BUDGET 2018: BC expects $75 million per year from marijuana revenues
That's less than 10% of BC's tobacco revenues.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 22, 2018
Condo towers proposed for Cambie Street and 59th Avenue
It's the first phase of the huge Pearson Dogwood redevelopment.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 21, 2018
Lamp-inspired office tower in downtown Vancouver approved by City Council
The architecturally daring office tower is designed for the tech industry.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 21, 2018
BUDGET 2018: Fares on BC Ferries lowered and frozen to increase affordability
"BC Ferries is part of our highway system. It should work for the people who use it."
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 21, 2018
BUDGET 2018: $1.18 billion in transit funding for Metro Vancouver over 3 years
But nothing for the George Massey Tunnel replacement.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 21, 2018
BUDGET 2018: 1,900 new campsites being created across BC
"The new campsites will meet the standards that British Columbians and nature lovers around the world expect."
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 21, 2018
BUDGET 2018: Big increases to sales tax on luxury cars
It appears the government wants less luxury cars on the road.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 21, 2018
16 things that really affect you announced in today’s BC Budget 2018
Big changes are coming to British Columbia.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 21, 2018
BUDGET 2018: 86,000 families to receive up to $1,250 per month for childcare
Up to 86,000 families across BC will have access to the benefit by 2020.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 21, 2018
BUDGET 2018: BC to provide $450 million to build 5,000 new student housing beds
One goal of the initiative is to free up rental housing.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 21, 2018
BUDGET 2018: Foreign buyers tax increasing and new speculation tax coming this year
The first change takes effect tomorrow.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 21, 2018
BUDGET 2018: BC commits $6.5 billion to build 114,000 affordable homes
“We are going to build the homes people need.”
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 21, 2018
BUDGET 2018: MSP Premiums in BC will be eliminated starting in 2020
Individuals will save up to $900 per year.
- Kenneth Chan
- Feb 21, 2018

















