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July 2024 preliminary concept of the Shawn Oaks redevelopment at 5505-5585 Oak Street, Vancouver. (Acton Ostry Architects/Landmark Premiere Properties)
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Over 600 homes proposed near Oak Street and 41st Avenue corner in Vancouver

Towers up to 33 storeys with condos and social housing.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 4, 2024
Science World. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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$19 million in additional federal funding for Science World's critical upgrades

Critical building system upgrades and OMNIMAX theatre's reopening.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 4, 2024
Lime CEO Wayne Ting in Vancouver. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Lime selected to operate City of Vancouver's new e-scooter share service

Lime beat a proposal by Mobi bike share.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 4, 2024
2024 amendments to Vancouver's view cone policies (public views). (City of Vancouver)
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Proposed Vancouver view cone changes create up to 215 million sq ft of floor area

Sweeping height changes enabling the equivalent of 179 Olympic Villages.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 4, 2024
Centreplace retail building at 818 Thurlow Street (on Robson Street) in downtown Vancouver. (Google Maps)
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Half a block of Robson Street's retail strip sold in landmark deal

Home to half a dozen stores, including Zara and Banana Republic.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 2, 2024
Construction progress on Kitsilano Block and Fresh St. Market at 1981 Macdonald Street, as of June 23, 2024. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Fresh St. Market to open on West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano

A 20,000 sq ft anchor business for this part of West 4th Avenue.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 2, 2024
Hullo Ferries. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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50% off fares for teenagers on Hullo Ferries this summer

Lower youth fares on the Vancouver-Nanaimo high-speed ferry.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 2, 2024
Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive | City of New Westminster
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Uniqlo features iconic New Westminster sculpture destroyed in fire

We interpret it as a touching homage.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 2, 2024
Construction progress on the ThunderVolt launch coaster, as of early June 2024. (PNE)
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Playland's thrilling new launch coaster opens this weekend

The wait is almost over! šŸŽ¢

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  • Jul 2, 2024
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WestJet strike comes to an end following massive disruptions

800+ flights cancelled and 100,000+ impacted passengers.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 1, 2024
Canada Day fireworks in Coal Harbour in downtown Vancouver. (Lijuan Guo/Shutterstock)
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Another year without Canada Day fireworks in downtown Vancouver

Coal Harbour won't be the place to be on the night of July 1, 2024.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 30, 2024
New temporary "VANCOUVER" sign at Granville Square Plaza, as seen on June 29, 2024. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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New temporary "VANCOUVER" sign arrives for the summer season

The brand new sign is already attracting crowds.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 30, 2024
Blue Skyride, the original aerial tramway of Grouse Mountain. (Grouse Mountain)
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Grouse Mountain's original Skyride tramway has made its last trip

It is being replaced by a brand new gondola.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 29, 2024
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WestJet strike cancels 150 flights impacting 20,000 passengers on Saturday

Major disruptions to kick off Canada Day long weekend.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 29, 2024
First day of the Water Street Pedestrian Zone in Gastown on June 28, 2024. (Kenneth Chan/Daily Hive)
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Pedestrians begin to flock to Gastown's car-free street

Water Street will be car-free and car-light this summer.

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  • Jun 29, 2024
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WestJet strike underway as of Friday evening, despite federal intervention

"Severe travel disruption is to be expected."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 29, 2024
Previous artistic rendering of Citizen with an office component at 4663 Kingsway, Burnaby. (Chris Dikeakos Architects/Anthem Properties)
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Potential pivot from major office to hotel uses for future Metrotown tower

Big changes in use for one of Metro Vancouver's future tallest buildings.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 28, 2024
Artistic rendering of The Charlotte at 2180 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver. (Francl Architecture/Hollybush Holdings)
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Renowned visual artist proposes Kitsilano tower with rental housing and childcare

Charlotte Wall has big plans for her property.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 28, 2024
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