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February 2025 revised concept of the first phase of the new community/recreation centre at the Jewish Community Centre of Greater Vancouver. (Acton Ostry Architects)
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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
Gregor Robertson. (Sergei Bachlakov/Shutterstock)
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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
Completed upgrades of SkyTrain's Brentwood Town Centre Station, as seen on March 22, 2025. (Kenneth Chan)
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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
Mark Carney. (Liberal Party of Canada)
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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 at Station Square, Burnaby. (Kenneth Chan)
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Toys 'R' Us to close three store locations in Metro Vancouver

More major shakeups for local retail.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 22, 2025
Artistic rendering of the new Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant. (Metro Vancouver Regional District)
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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
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Prime Minister Carney cancels controversial capital gains tax hike

"Catalyze investment across our communities and incentivize builders."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 22, 2025
Hudson's Bay flagship store in downtown Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan)
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End of an era: Hudson's Bay store in downtown Vancouver to close

Its future uncertain, its presence unmistakable.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 22, 2025
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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
Artistic rendering of a new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station. (TransLink)
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TransLink to receive $1.5 billion more from federal transit fund

"This significant, long-term funding."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Mar 21, 2025
Hudson's Bay in downtown Montreal. (meunierd/Shutterstock)
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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
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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
Foundex crews performing geotechnical borehole drilling work for the UBC SkyTrain project's soil sample analysis, as seen on West Broadway near Trafalgar Street in August 2024. (Google Maps)
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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. (Townline)
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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
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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
March 2025 revised concept of the Cohen Block redevelopment of the former Army & Navy in downtown Vancouver. (Michael Green Architecture/Arcadis/Bosa Properties/Army & Navy Properties)
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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
A Costco Business Centre in Minnesota. (melissamn/Shutterstock)
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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
Artistic rendering of the VCH Withdrawal Management Centre and SUCCESS social housing at 1636 Clark Drive, Vancouver. (Vancouver Coastal Health)
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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
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