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Artistic rendering of the social housing tower at 800 Commercial Drive, Vancouver. (Human Studio Architecture & Urban Design/City of Vancouver)
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Commercial Drive social housing tower approved by Vancouver City Council

Over 90 social housing units in a 15-storey tower.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 27, 2024
June 2024 revised concept of 1318 Thurlow Street and 1068-1090 Burnaby Street, Vancouver. (Boniface Oleksiuk Politano Architects/Crestpoint Real Estate Investments/Anthem Properties)
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Future rental housing tower project in downtown Vancouver changes owners

Now with over 300 rental homes with no social housing.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 27, 2024
Nikki Yanofsky performing "O Canada" at the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Opening Ceremony (left) and Celine Dion performing at the Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony (right). (International Olympic Committee | CBC)
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Celine Dion turned down key role in Vancouver 2010 Olympic Opening Ceremony

"Expectations were pretty high that Celine would be involved."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jul 27, 2024
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
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