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An artistic rendering of the Site C dam on the Peace River in BC. (BC Hydro)
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BC NDP government officially sends Site C dam to review

The review will recommend whether it should be cancelled, even though it is already 25% complete.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Aug 3, 2017
The Waneta Dam and generating station in Trail, BC. (BC Hydro)
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BC Hydro to spend $1.2 billion to buy dam in Trail

It generates half the electricity of Site C.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Aug 3, 2017
Crowds gather at English Bay Beach for the Honda Celebration of Light. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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United Kingdom to 'Kiss The Sky' at Honda Celebration of Light tonight

Expect shock and awe from this British Invasion.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Aug 2, 2017
The ferry vessel that will serve the Q to Q ferry service from downtown New Westminster to Queensborough. (City of New Westminster)
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New Westminster passenger ferry from Quay to Queensborough begins service

It will operate from the Quay in downtown New Westminster to Queensborough.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Aug 2, 2017
The Amazing Brentwood under construction on August 1, 2017. (SHAPE Properties)
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Construction progresses on The Amazing Brentwood mega mall (PHOTOS)

The developers have announced that the 1.1 million sq. ft. mall will be a luxury destination.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Aug 2, 2017
Aerial view of Metropolis at Metrotown shopping centre in Burnaby. (City of Burnaby)
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Metropolis at Metrotown shopping mall could be completely demolished for redevelopment

Metro Vancouver's largest mall could be demolished into condo towers with streetfront retail.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Aug 2, 2017
The design that was rejected by Vancouver City Council in June 2017. Perspective from Keefer Street. (Merrick Architecture / Beedie Living)
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All social housing removed in redesigned Chinatown condo building proposal

Opponents said it was too tall, so the developer axed all social housing to reduce the height.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Aug 1, 2017
Crowds gather early at English Bay Beach to save the perfect spot for Honda Celebration of Light fireworks viewing. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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High tide will limit beach capacity for Honda Celebration of Light fireworks tonight

Beach 'real estate' at English Bay will be very limited tonight.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 29, 2017
AKIRAYA Fireworks, representing Team Japan, with help from Sirius Pyrotechnics prepare the barge for the 2017 Honda Celebration of Light fireworks. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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Japan plans 'Land of the Rising Sun' theme for Honda Celebration of Light (PHOTOS)

Team Japan kicks off the 27th annual Honda Celebration of Light tonight!

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  • Jul 29, 2017
Crowds gather at English Bay Beach for the Honda Celebration of Light. (_excuse_me_sir_ / Instagram)
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Police ramp up security ahead of Honda Celebration of Light

"We are paying close attention to world events."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 29, 2017
A 2017 Ford Focus Electric Hatchback being charged. (Ford)
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Vancouver Police adding electric vehicles to its fleet

The vehicles will replace 20 aging gas-powered vehicles.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 28, 2017
View of the tower from the Surrey Central bus loop. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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This new hotel tower is now the tallest building in Surrey (PHOTOS)

This skyscraper would be the 3rd tallest in downtown Vancouver if it were located there.

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  • Jul 28, 2017
Artistic rendering of the approved Hampton by Hilton hotel and residences. (Architecture49 / Yanna Holdings)
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30-storey 'landmark' Hilton hotel approved for Surrey

Another major hotel will be built in downtown Surrey.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 28, 2017
The Georgia Street entrance of the historic Rosewood Hotel Georgia building. (Gord McKenna / Flickr)
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Vancouver entrepreneur acquires downtown's Rosewood Hotel Georgia

A deal with Hong Kong-based investors earlier this year fell apart.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 28, 2017
The new escalators at the recently opened west entrance to Metrotown Station, which is the fifth busiest SkyTrain station. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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20 busiest SkyTrain stations in Metro Vancouver

Some stations see more passengers in one hour than some other stations see the entire day.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 28, 2017
Artistic rendering of the tower from the Sheraton One Wall Centre. (Bing Thom Architects / Westbank)
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Iconic 56-storey pipe-organ tower approved by Vancouver City Council

The tower will set a new benchmark for architectural excellence and change the skyline's shape.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 28, 2017
A TransLink bus picks up passengers in Vancouver. (TransLink)
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10 busiest and most crowded bus routes in Metro Vancouver

The busiest route costs just $0.60 per boarded passenger to operate.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 27, 2017
The platform level on the Expo Line's Surrey Central Station. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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TransLink ridership on target for record-breaking year

Passenger numbers are swelling on Metro Vancouver's public transit system.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 27, 2017
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