Plan for Vancouver’s new Jewish Community Centre shrinks, while towers rise
More housing up to 39 storeys, but a smaller replacement community centre.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 24, 2025
Former Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson to run for federal Liberals
"When the Prime Minister asked me to run, the choice was clear."
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 23, 2025
Big expansion of Brentwood SkyTrain station with more escalators opens
A major capacity boost for high-density, transit-oriented developments.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 23, 2025
It's official: Canadians to vote in federal election this April
A strong mandate to fight the U.S. tariffs.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 23, 2025
Toys 'R' Us to close three store locations in Metro Vancouver
More major shakeups for local retail.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 22, 2025
Federal funds for Metro Vancouver sewage plant comes with a housing catch
Big strings attached for relief from building development fees.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 22, 2025
Prime Minister Carney cancels controversial capital gains tax hike
"Catalyze investment across our communities and incentivize builders."
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 22, 2025
End of an era: Hudson's Bay store in downtown Vancouver to close
Its future uncertain, its presence unmistakable.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 22, 2025
It's official: Hudson's Bay to liquidate, and close all but six stores
It's the end of an era.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 21, 2025
TransLink to receive $1.5 billion more from federal transit fund
"This significant, long-term funding."
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 21, 2025
These are the six stores Hudson's Bay will be able to keep open
It can save six of the 80 stores.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 21, 2025
Is B.C.'s foreign buyers' tax on housing just like a tariff?
Does it limit investment in new housing?
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 21, 2025
B.C. government completes initial soil sample drilling for UBC SkyTrain planning
There is much planning work behind the scenes.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 21, 2025
Victoria Public Market to close due to vacancies, plan for new grocery store
Located in the former Hudson's Bay department store.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 21, 2025
Prime Minister Carney to axe GST on homes sales up to $1M for first-time buyers
Just ahead of an expected call for a snap election.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 20, 2025
Army & Navy Vancouver redevelopment proposal grows taller with rentals and hotel
The tallest tower is nearly as high as the nearby Woodward's.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 20, 2025
Metro Vancouver's first Costco Business Centre planned for New Westminster
Welcome to all Costco members, but tailored for small businesses.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 20, 2025
Construction finally begins on new addictions rehab centre in Vancouver
A 50,000 sq. ft. rehab facility with 91 detox beds, plus 97 social housing units.
- Kenneth Chan
- Mar 19, 2025

















