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Digital advertising display at SkyTrain's Commercial-Broadway Station. (Lamar Advertising)
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TransLink rolling out new digital displays to enhance service alerts and advertising

Expect new and improved digital screens.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 8, 2025
Land assembly sale on Renfrew Street just south of SkyTrain's Renfrew Station, where high-rise tower typologies are permitted by the Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan, potentially up to 40 storeys. (Kenneth Chan)
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Density plan for Rupert and Renfrew SkyTrain stations approved by Vancouver City Council

Adding 19,000 residents and 8,000 jobs.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 8, 2025
Stanley Park Train. (Vancouver Park Board)
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Fixing the Stanley Park Train could involve a new private operator

The issues reflect poorly on the municipal government.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 8, 2025
Staples closed at 901 Seymour St., Vancouver, as seen on July 5, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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Staples closes major store location in downtown Vancouver

After about 30 years of business.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 6, 2025
Roots' new downtown Vancouver flagship store at 919 Robson St. (Kenneth Chan)
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Roots opens new Robson Street flagship store in downtown Vancouver

Located next to Robson Square and the Vancouver Art Gallery.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 5, 2025
Indoor velodrome at Harry Jerome Sports Centre in Burnaby. (Burnaby Velodrome Club)
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Burnaby's velodrome could see new operator and different uses

The City of Burnaby estimates the facility needs $19 million of upgrades.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 4, 2025
Fire at the supportive housing in the former Howard Johnson Hotel building on June 11, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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Five new supportive housing sites eyed to replace problematic Granville Strip locations

"In contrast with the warehousing approach."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 4, 2025
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Pedestrian safety shouldn’t rely on wearing bright clothing: Vancouver councillor

Against recommendations by ICBC, police, and the City.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 4, 2025
Metrotown skyline. (City of Burnaby)
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Burnaby names first CEO of its new municipal Housing Authority

A former development director of BC Housing.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 4, 2025
Construction cranes for residential towers in North Vancouver. (Adam Melnyk/Shutterstock)
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Home buyers remain cautious in Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley

"Signs are emerging that sales activity is rounding the corner."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 4, 2025
Rupert and Renfrew Station Area Plan, July 2025. (City of Vancouver)
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New densification plan for two East Vancouver SkyTrain stations adds 19,000 residents

Growing the area's population by 61% to 50,000 residents.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 4, 2025
30 km/h speed limit sign. (City of Courtenay)
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All minor streets in Vancouver to see reduced 30 km/h speed limit

Down from the default speed limit of 50 km/h.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 3, 2025
The Boathouse Restaurant at Kitsilano Beach, Vancouver. (Margarita Young/Shutterstock)
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Hawksworth Restaurant Group to take over The Boathouse space at Kitsilano Beach

It beat other bids by Tap & Barrel and Aquilini Restaurants.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 3, 2025
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'National precedent': Uber ride-hailing drivers in Victoria granted union status

"A defining moment for the labour movement in Canada."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 3, 2025
Bird e-bike share devices at SkyTrain's King George Station. (Bird Canada)
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Surrey e-bike share offers 40% discount for trips starting from SkyTrain stations

The service area also recently expanded to Newton.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 3, 2025
Howe Sound and the Sea to Sky Highway. (EB Adventure Photography/Shutterstock)
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B.C. government adds 49,000 acres of land to Squamish Nation territory

An area equal to Vancouver and Burnaby put together.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 3, 2025
Concept of 5635-5655 Cambie St., Vancouver. (NSDA Architects/Polygon Homes)
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31-storey condo tower proposed for Cambie Street and 41st Avenue corner

But the planned additional street entrance into Oakridge-41st Avenue Station isn't included.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 2, 2025
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B.C. government doubles timeline for developers to pay municipal fees

And the expanded use of Surety Bonds.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 2, 2025
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