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2024 Honda Celebration of Light fireworks barge in English Bay. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Hollywood theme by UK to end 2024 Honda Celebration of Light fireworks

Expect scores from Top Gun, The Greatest Showman, and Star Wars.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 26, 2024
Construction of the permanent Vancouver Olympic Cauldron at Jack Poole Plaza, late 2009 to February 2010. (Axton)
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Behind the secret project to build the Vancouver Olympic Cauldron

It is now one of Vancouver's most recognizable landmarks.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 26, 2024
Artistic rendering of the rental tower at 2096 West Broadway and 2560 Arbutus Street next to the future SkyTrain Arbutus Station. (MCMP Architects/TransLink/PCI Developments)
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TransLink's first rental housing project approved by Vancouver City Council

30-storey tower with 260 rental homes and a future secondary subway entrance.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 26, 2024
Concept for the Gastown railyard on the Central Waterfront of downtown Vancouver. (Farrells/Arup)
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New vision for the Gastown waterfront railyard in downtown Vancouver

Imagine the possibilities.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 26, 2024
"Cruz" self-driving mobility pods at Vancouver International Airport. (Vancouver Airport Authority)
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New self-driving robotic travel pods coming to Vancouver airport

Just like a personal chauffeur.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 25, 2024
SkyTrain Surrey Central Station. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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No more TransLink bailouts, vows BC Conservative leader John Rustad

"It’s time to end the boondoggle and get TransLink back on track."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 25, 2024
Concept for Burrard Inlet Rapid Transit between Park Royal in West Vancouver and Metrotown in Burnaby. (McElhanney/Spannovation/District of North Vancouver)
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BC United leader Kevin Falcon promises new North Shore SkyTrain and road bridge

"Our plan will fix transportation for the North Shore."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 25, 2024
Scenario 1 service cuts starting in 2026. (TransLink)
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TransLink collapse: 50% of bus service and 30% of SkyTrain services could be cut

Metro Vancouver is facing a public transit calamity.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 25, 2024
Concept for 1470 West Broadway, Vancouver, at SkyTrain South Granville Station. (Musson Cattell Mackey Partnership/Gracorp Properties)
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New 35-storey tower includes second entrance for South Granville SkyTrain

300 rental homes on top of a second subway entrance.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 25, 2024
MV Native of Paddlewheeler Riverboat Tours, with the Port Mann Bridge in the background. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Fraser River boat tour takes you under five Metro Vancouver bridges

On a route that is often overlooked and under-appreciated.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 24, 2024
Artistic rendering of Amica Arbutus seniors housing at 2092 Nanton Avenue and 4330-4408 Arbutus Street, Vancouver. (Shift Architecture/Marcon/Amica)
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Aging population prompts City of Vancouver to create seniors housing strategy

There is a growing shortage of suitable housing for seniors.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 24, 2024
Artistic rendering of the new Plaza Premium Lounge at the international terminal of Vancouver International Airport. (Plaza Premium Lounge)
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New flagship Plaza Premium Lounge at Vancouver airport opens this summer

A significantly expanded and improved lounge for international travellers.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 24, 2024
A natural gas stove. (DGLimages/Shutterstock)
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Vancouver City Council restores natural gas heating option in new homes

To improve housing affordability and energy resiliency.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 24, 2024
Artistic rendering of 1475 Mount Fee Road, Whistler. (Resort Municipality of Whistler)
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Over 100 new workforce rental homes to be built in Whistler with BC funding

Much-needed housing for Whistler's labour force.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 24, 2024
MUJI store permanently closed at Guildford Town Centre mall in Surrey. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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MUJI closes its largest store location in Metro Vancouver

A major two-storey vacancy for Guildford Town Centre.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 24, 2024
Honda Celebration of Light fireworks barge in English Bay, Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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"Majestik in the dark" fireworks theme for Malaysia at the 2024 Celebration of Light

Expect a very wide range of music.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 23, 2024
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke. (City of Surrey)
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Just like Vancouver Charter? Surrey mayor calls for new Surrey Charter

BC legislation changes would provide the City of Surrey with more autonomy.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 23, 2024
Melissa De Genova. (Kyrani Kanavaros)
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Former Vancouver city councillor to run for BC Conservatives in Yaletown riding

She will focus on Yaletown's crime and public safety issues.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 23, 2024
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