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New B.C. short-term rental exemptions needed due to tourism impacts

BCREA states the current policies are overly restrictive and harm the economy.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 27, 2025
Condition of Hudson's Bay's downtown Vancouver store in its final days, as seen on May 24, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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No dignity: Inside the final week of Hudson's Bay Vancouver's existence

For posterity's sake.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 27, 2025
Concept of the new major retail entrance at the West Georgia Street Plaza for the former downtown Vancouver Nordstrom space's future retail uses. (Arcadis/Cadillac Fairview)
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Former Nordstrom in Vancouver to be subdivided into four retail units

Expect new street entrances for the future retailers.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 26, 2025
Concept of the new Lower Mall Student Residence at the UBC Vancouver campus. (3XN/Ryder Architecture/UBC)
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Danish firm designs UBC's $560-million, 1,500-bed student housing complex

Construction on the major project begins in 2026.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 26, 2025
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Five Hudson's Bay stores eyed by landlord for new tenants or redevelopment

"There is strong tenant demand for our HBC boxes."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 26, 2025
YVR Airport Station on SkyTrain's Canada Line. (Kenneth Chan)
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Why is there an extra $5 fare on the Canada Line from Vancouver airport?

The tip of the iceberg for the public-private partnership.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 26, 2025
Construction progress on Bute-Robson Plaza, as of May 24, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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Robson Street sees completion of new widened sidewalks and crosswalk

Big changes for the intersection of Bute and Robson streets.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 26, 2025
Concept of The Connection at 7786-7792 6th St., Burnaby. (VIA Architecture/Metro Vancouver Regional District)
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Construction underway on 300 affordable rentals in Burnaby for $215 million

Projects by Metro Vancouver Regional District.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 26, 2025
Highly preliminary conceptual artistic rendering of Tsawwassen Mills' revitalization and expansion. (Dizign/Central Walk)
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Is Tsawwassen Mills set for a fun-forward makeover and expansion?

Could former Hudson's Bay stores carry a similar vibe under the same new ownership?

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 24, 2025
Hudson's Bay flagship store in downtown Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan)
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Hudson's Bay to sell up to 28 store leases to new department store chain

Central Walk is aiming to revitalize the department store format.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 24, 2025
Headquarters office of Metro Vancouver Regional District. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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'Mistrust and frustration': Metro Vancouver Regional District to pursue reforms

"Action to strengthen how we govern and serve our region."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 23, 2025
Concept visual of the manufacturing facility on Deas Island for the new George Massey Tunnel segments. (Government of B.C.)
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This is how the new George Massey Tunnel will be built

The existing tunnel will be filled with sand and flooded.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 23, 2025
TransLink bus stop on Granville Street near Robson Street in downtown Vancouver with apocalyptic decay makeover to promote Season 2 of "The Last of Us." (Kenneth Chan)
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Vancouver bus shelter gets apocalyptic decay makeover to promote 'The Last of Us'

No, this bus stop shelter is not poorly maintained.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 23, 2025
New semi-permanent pathway for pedestrians and cyclists at Southeast False Creek between Science World and Olympic Village, as of May 23, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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New False Creek pathway opens south of Science World, ending detour

The popular Expo decks in the area will remain closed.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 23, 2025
R4 41st Avenue RapidBus. (TransLink)
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TransLink to buy more diesel and diesel-electric hybrid buses

TransLink previously had a goal to stop buying diesel buses by 2023.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 23, 2025
2025 revised concept of GEC Education Mega Centre at 10240 City Parkway, Surrey. (Chris Dikeakos Architects/GECC)
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New partnership to build 49-storey student housing tower in Surrey City Centre

A $330-million project for nearly 1,400 beds of student and faculty housing.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 23, 2025
Inside the Canada Life Place arena in London, Ontario, which was built in 2002 and has a capacity for over 9,000 spectators in ice hockey mode. (Tourism London)
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New 10,000-seat arena to be built in Surrey City Centre, mayor confirms

Along with a hotel, conference centre, retail, dining, and office uses.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 23, 2025
Ravi Kahlon. (Government of BC)
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B.C. government issues housing policy deadlines for West Vancouver and Oak Bay

"This is not about punishing communities or removing local authority."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • May 22, 2025
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