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Artistic rendering of the new 10-lane bridge to replace the George Massey Tunnel. (Government of BC)
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Construction begins on new $3.5-billion, 10-lane bridge to replace Massey Tunnel

BC's largest bridge will open in 2022.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 5, 2017
Fencing and signage indicating the permanent closure of the Chevron gas station on West Georgia Street. (Farhan Mohamed / Daily Hive)
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Downtown Vancouver's Chevron gas station sold for $72 million

It could go down as one of the largest real estate transactions in Vancouver history.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 5, 2017
Exterior of the new Crosstown Elementary School facing David Lam Park in downtown Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan / Daily Hive)
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New $19.7-million elementary school opens in downtown Vancouver

A much-needed new elementary school in downtown Vancouver, right next to Rogers Arena.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 5, 2017
Artistic rendering of a light rail transit system in Salt Lake City running on a grass-covered track. (TRAX)
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Light rail transit is coming to Vancouver's Arbutus Corridor

The City of Vancouver is planning for light rail on the Arbutus Corridor.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 5, 2017
Artistic rendering of the proposed redevelopment at the intersection of Alma Street and Broadway. (Henriquez Partners Architects)
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Rental housing building planned for corner of Alma and Broadway

This proposed rental housing building could replace True Confections.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 4, 2017
Artistic rendering of Bjarke Ingels' "Unzippd Wall" Serpentine Pavilion relocated to the plaza space at the base of Shaw Tower in downtown Vancouver. (Westbank Projects Corp.)
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London's 'Unzipped Wall' art sculpture finds new permanent home in Vancouver

From London to Vancouver, right across from the Olympic Cauldron.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 4, 2017
Artistic rendering of the proposed office building at the southwest corner of Dunsmuir and Homer streets. (B+H Architects / Oxford Properties Group Inc.)
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Tech office building proposed for corner of Dunsmuir and Homer

This nine-storey tech office building is designed with European flair.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 4, 2017
BC Election 2017: Your quick guide to transportation and infrastructure
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BC Election 2017: Your quick guide to transportation and infrastructure

Here's where the parties stand on transportation and infrastructure.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 3, 2017
Artistic rendering depicting Main Street, Canada at the Disney ski resort near Squamish. (Walt Disney Company)
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$7-billion Disney ski resort proposed for Squamish

The Walt Disney Company has huge magical plans for Squamish.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 1, 2017
Trump Tower Toronto / Shutterstock
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Court approves $298-million 'sale' of Trump Tower Toronto to creditor

No other bids were submitted.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 1, 2017
Artistic rendering of the new public rooftop garden at Vancouver Public Library's main branch in downtown Vancouver. (Vancouver Public Library / Daily Hive composite)
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Construction begins on Vancouver Public Library's expansion and public rooftop garden

Expansion includes a public rooftop garden, new meeting spaces, and an auditorium.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Apr 1, 2017
Artistic rendering of a station for the San Francisco Central Subway. (SFMTA)
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BC government finally commits $2.2 billion for Broadway Subway and Surrey LRT

The funding matches the commitment by the federal government.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 31, 2017
Final design for the plexiglass safety barrier to protect drivers from assaults. (TransLink)
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Bus driver safety barriers coming to TransLink buses to reduce assaults

Safety barriers that shield drivers from assaults are the new standard for TransLink buses.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 31, 2017
The West Georgia Chevron gas station is now closed. (Farhan Mohamed / Daily Hive)
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With Chevron closure, just one gas station remains in downtown Vancouver

The property has an assessed value of $32.77 million.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 31, 2017
The vacant gravel site at the southeast corner of West 10th Avenue and Alma Street. (Landa Global Properties)
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New community garden coming to former Point Grey gas station site

Over 100 garden beds available just in time for the growing season.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 31, 2017
Compass Card being tapped on a bus fare reader. (TransLink)
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Federal government eliminates transit tax credit in latest budget

Pass holders saved 15% on their annual monthly transit pass costs.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 29, 2017
Artistic rendering of the base-area village. (Valemount Glacier Destinations)
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New all-season ski resort with North America's largest drop approved for BC

A year-round ski resort with the largest drop in North America.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 29, 2017
Existing Highway 1 configuration through Langley. (Google Maps Streetview)
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$236-million project to add 2 lanes to Trans-Canada Highway

8 km section of Highway 1 through Langley will be widened.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 29, 2017
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