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Example of a six-storey residential building. (City of Vancouver)
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City of Vancouver to make it easier to build six-storey rental housing buildings

The affordable housing component will be reduced.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 17, 2026
Installation process of "The Beautiful Dome" outside Science World, as of May 12, 2026 (left), and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup Canada Conext15 match ball in a display at the FIFA Science and Technology exhibition inside the museum (right). (Kenneth Chan)
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Giant match ball outside, soccer science inside: Science World embraces FIFA World Cup

Inside the FIFA science exhibit at "The Beautiful Dome."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 16, 2026
Vancouver headquarters office of Rennie. (Kenneth Chan)
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Vancouver real estate firm Rennie expands across North America through partnership

"Developers today require more than traditional sales."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 16, 2026
Virgin Voyages' Brilliant Lady at the Canada Place cruise ship terminal in Downtown Vancouver. (Vancouver Fraser Port Authority)
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The new Brilliant Lady marks Virgin Voyages' first-ever visit to Vancouver

The newest ship of the recently launched cruise line.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 16, 2026
Official 2026 FIFA World Cup store in the post-security domestic departures area of Vancouver International Airport. (Vancouver Airport Authority)
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First dedicated 2026 FIFA World Cup store opens at Vancouver airport

Bringing the FIFA excitement directly into the travel experience.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 16, 2026
SkyTrain's YVR Airport Station; FIFA World Cup Vancouver decorations, as seen on May 11, 2026. (Kenneth Chan)
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Vancouver airport sees record-breaking passenger volumes in early 2026

Continuing the momentum of 2025.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 15, 2026
A City of Vancouver bylaw enforcement vehicle equipped with licence plate recognition cameras. (City of Vancouver)
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City of Vancouver cracks down on illegal parking near SkyTrain stations

Expanding the use of licence plate recognition tech.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 15, 2026
Hullo Ferries vessel with official FIFA World Cup branding. (Kenneth Chan)
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FIFA World Cup spirit takes to the water with Hullo Ferries vessel wrap

A floating showcase.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 15, 2026
Fraser Downs at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey. (BC Racebook)
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Surrey mayor pitches 200,000 sq. ft. convention centre for Cloverdale Fairgrounds

And three new ice rinks for South Surrey.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 15, 2026
Not the actual final design concept; preliminary conceptual design of the new 10,000-seat arena, hotel, conference centre, and commercial space project at the site of BC Lions' training facility in Surrey City Centre. (Perkins&Will/City of Surrey)
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'Strong' market interest for 10,000-seat arena in Surrey City Centre, says mayor

An announcement could be made early this summer.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 15, 2026
2026 concept of the new Interactive Art Museum building at Surrey Civic Plaza. (City of Surrey)
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New interactive art museum building planned for Surrey Civic Plaza

It was previously envisioned for a mixed-use project.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 15, 2026
"Soccerscape" public art installation at the Robson Square plaza for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Kenneth Chan)
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FIFA World Cup nations float above Robson Square in soccer ball art installation

Vancouver's new "Soccerscape."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 14, 2026
Temporary Rogers cell phone tower installed in Northeast False Creek ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. (Kenneth Chan)
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Cellular coverage in Downtown Vancouver sees big boost ahead of FIFA World Cup

In addition to the upgrades for Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 14, 2026
May 2026 map of TransLink's proposed "Stanley Park/Waterfront" bus route along Stanley Park Drive. (TransLink)
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TransLink proposes new Stanley Park Drive bus route for peak-season weekends only

The public transit authority is seeking public input.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 14, 2026
Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal. (BC Ferries)
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BC Ferries braces for busiest summer yet amid fleet strain and FIFA World Cup

The company says it's doing what it can to prepare.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 14, 2026
Web Summit Vancouver 2026. (Web Summit)
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Second annual Web Summit Vancouver records 20,000 attendees, up by 29%

And this year's event also attracted more investors.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 14, 2026
Nutanix office in Singapore. (Space Matrix)
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U.S. AI firm Nutanix confirms Vancouver expansion with hundreds of jobs

"A strong vote of confidence in Vancouver's growing technology sector."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 14, 2026
Camil Dumont. (Vancouver Park Board)
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Green Party confirms four Vancouver City Council candidates for election

The party's candidates include Annette Reilly and Camil Dumont.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 14, 2026
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